"Tried" to go clay shooting today....

After a prolonged absence from some of

my oldest friends, I decided to remedy this

with a "Boys Night" !

(Jane signed off the AWOL form and it was ON !!)

After a "Typically Matt" somewhat chaotic dash around

the event was on and building momentum!!

I set up a gazebo in the garden (We all know why!!!)

made suitable food and drink arrangements and

invited a few beloved friends for food, chatter, (And a

"Cheeky Sherry" or 2 !)

;-)

It was a lovely, chilled, evening, tainted with a pang of

empathy for my donor, his friends, and loved ones, who

will no longer be able to boast a similar experience...

We toasted my donor, and all held a dignified and respectful

moment to give thanks for our lives, loved ones, and for the 

rekindled laughter of old....

Dear Followers,

Sorry for my absence from the blogging arena ! 

The duties of "Daddy" seem to fill every minute of every day!

(No complaints, as he is fantastic, bright, funny, charaterful

little guy!)

I am eternally grateful to my donor for

allowing me the opportunity to spend more

time with my loved ones and to allow me to pack

everyday full of experiences, memories and laughter!

Sam and I have "Adventures" and go here there and everywhere

on our "Boys Days" (Mainly in the hunt for steam trains, cars, and 

any large machinery for which he and I share a fascination !)

Here are some pictures from this month so you can see 

(to all those friends who enquire,) the lads progress... !

Today was a routine check up at QEH.

Always an axious time, you HOPE they will give you

some reassurance that all is going okay and that your

"MOT" will keep you going longer, but this is tinged with 

a FEAR that they will find a problem....

Thankfully, all went okay, and apart from a telling off

about my weight gain, I am good to go until my next

routine check up!

( Wipes brow and resists temptation to celebrate with a cake!! )

Today Jane, Samuel and I entered the Chipping Sodbury

Classic car event/run.

We dug out the Daimler, fired it up and had a lovely

day out!

The car, Samuels digestive tract, and my ticker were all reliable!!

(Even got to see my old School teacher after 20+ years. Added bonus!)

Further to my April post...

I sold the trials bike as I realised it was to dangerous

in my condition so opted for something safer and more

restrained !!

;-)

May rolled over me!...

Although life and my ticker cruised through May 2014

I managed to take a few shots of life and my blossoming

little lad....

I had a great idea for keeping fit over 

the summer!...

What could possibly go wrong?!

;)

Samuel is a huge steam train fan (Thanks to "Thomas the tank engine"!)

Today I took him and "Grampy" out for a day out on one!

He was great and loved every minute of it!

My ticker chuffed me along all day without a hitch to !

Due to lots of family issues, etc I have neglected my blog

a bit.

Happily I seem to be on a level field at present so am

"Making hay while the sun shines" !

Sadly other loved ones are not faring so well, so we must

all adopt the"Carpe diem" mantra !   :-(

Here is a montage from my "March photo diary" !

(Thank you to all who ask after me and us all. Your ongoing support and

love is of enormous comfort to us all.)