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Nothing wrong with venting. Sometimes it's good for the soul. And I reckon we stroke survivors deserve the occasional vent!!!!

Thanks, Heather.  I'm delighted with yr comment. :-)

Sue, I will try to post several "before" and "after" photos...

Heather, just let me know the time. 

Can't promise I'll be there because we had already made some commitments for Sat and Sun, but I will try.

OMG!  Sounds like a hectic week, Heather!!!  I envy you the Mediteranean cruise.  Last time I was in the Mediteranean was in 1972, when Jules and I spent about 6 weeks on the islands of Ios, Skiathos and Mykonos (nude beaches on all three....but that's another story!) .

Reading this makes me realise how fortunate I was to have lost the use of my right hand, arm and shoulder, and have ,invited use of my right leg. I can still look after myself without the need for a carer, so Jules can leave me alone for up to a week if she needs to travel to Melbourny to look after the grandchildren. Prolly longer if she wished.

I really admire those spouses who act as carers. It can't be an easy task, and at times it must be a tremendous emotional drain. You all deserve a medal!

Too right, Jillza! Great game, and plenty of room for the Crows to improve. I reckon they will really give Hawthorn a run for their money!

I have just re-read my post.....Why oh why does predictive text always change "on" to "in", and when I mean to write "in" it always writes "on"?????

Thanks, Ethyl,

Hmm.  Got the reply.  It's a "no goer".  Murcutt works alone, is 80 and has a very sick wife.  Can't help us.  And I underdstand.

Who next??? Frank Gehry??? *LOL*

Hmmmmmmm.........this could be my excuse not to eat greens???? My wife constantly insists I should eat heaps of greens..even kale, which she grows at home, and I loath the stuff *LOL*.

I never knew about greens and blood thinners, and will now check with my doctor. Thanks for the info, everyone.

OK. I have sent an email to Glenn Murcutt.v now I have to wait and see.....

*LOL*

Well done!!!!

No way!  I want to keep my heart!!!!!!! :-)

Look forward to hearing all about the new arrivals!

I reckon having family within driving distance is great. And 5 and 12 hours ain't really that bad.

I reckon it could be neither unrealistic or a fantasy. I reckon it is more likely to become "reality"! While you can laugh at yourself I think you are just doing great!

Agreed, Heather!!!!

Punch, to a degree I share your concerns. From weighing 83 kilos before my heart attack and strokes, I subsequently dropped back to 72 kilos. I wanted to settle for around 75-76 kilos but sadly I'm back to 83 kilos and climbing!

I also would like to take a break from my body...... But the only time that's going to happen is when I'm dead.....and I sure as hell ain't ready for that!!!!!?

Asha, what do you mean by M, W, F?

Sue, I copied my entire blog prior to it disappearing. I have all 250,000 words that I am currently editing and reformatting prior to publishing an electronic book for Kindle.

Heather, I can't find Stroke Connect on the NSF website. If you know the URL of Stroke Connect, you might be able go there.....but without it, I don't think you will be able to ever find it.

Agreed, Elizabeth! I want "good" recovery, and you deserve "speedier" recovery!

All excellent advice, Heather and Asha! Though it is depressing to see how long it takes you to recover, Heather.

I'm not stopping, but taking things easy at present. And I'll try omega 3, calcium and magnesium. Maybe I'll stop off at the health food shop.

The legs work ok, and the left arm is fine. The right arm isn't much good, the shoulder is still frozen, and the hand continues to deteriorate despite me trying to us it all the time.

It's the muscles in the back, torso and stomach that give me grief.