Hi Eve

I also am "Thick Skinned" but I like to say to folk "You wont bother me because I am Thick Skinned" and that Gap between the two words works wonders for me Ha ha. I know you have a soft centre 😀

And trust me the Vodka is Good for well me Lol

Love Tom xxx

Hi Tom

I am very thick skinned,and I do not just mean I am fat.but I have a very soft centre. Luckly Slim loves me,he would be the first to tell you he loves never having to worry about anything. (Control freak ) never,just cannot abide a job not done properly.

Helen if you are taking up knitting can I put an order in for a cabled…[Read more]

Hi Helen

Yes I agree Eve should be bottled 😀 but don't let me get her mixed up with my Vodka Lol.

Am pleased you would talk to me Helen but would you still next time we met lol. I always go on my own to Hospital as the young bride (Elaine) looks after our Grandson on those days :-D, and I let him pull any plasters off that I might be…[Read more]

Hi Mandy

Pleased your Doing good 😀 you ought to take some photo's of Liverpool while you are that High up it would be great to see them 🙂

Stay Well and keep strong.

Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx

Hi Helen

To be fair about the unit,they have improved,opened another section,have taken on more staff,volunteers who help in hospitals fetch and carry drugs,before poor nurses were doing it,and would not let carers do it. So they did listen after written complaint, I do think they might be dreading us returning. LOL.

May I suggest you take a…[Read more]

Hi Mandy

Nice to hear from you also good that you are being positive.

I originate from Liverpool,I remember the Royal is it the same old hospital,???? It was a good hospital 40 years ago, I had a baby in the Royal,we had a saying . Book your bed and then get pregnant..?

Make the most of your freedom why the still allow you out of the…[Read more]

Tom and Dai

First Tom,it shows in the eyes.

Dai in the south the woods are covered,next week you will be lucky to see them,the blossom on the trees is going due to wind and rain,we watched a niebour with here young daughter picking up handfuls of blossom like confetti ,throwing it up in the air,gone until next year.

Such a lovely time…[Read more]

Hi Eve

Aww but for me I LOVE PHOTO'S and even Charlie the Dog gets fed up with Dad taking photo's ha ha, but I cant help it Love love Photo's.
Attached one of my Young Bride and I

Love Tom xx

Hi Tom

We started travelling many many years ago,I alWays said I would never take photo,s if truth be told I would bore my kids ridged with them.

To me the whole point of an adventure,is for Slim and I to share,it belongs to us,wonderful times,lots of travel,my kids and grandchildren have to find there own adventure,my photo,s are in my…[Read more]

Hi Jo

We have a hospital appointment in June for Elaine as its her 5 year check up and we are planning a week or so away prior to that and then come home all tanned to hear the word "Mrs Lappin you are Cancer free" we just cant wait 🙂

Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx

Hi Buzzin Helen

Lol I know how you feel 🙂 but I really wanted people to talk to and still do (too much all my gaffers used to say Lol) but we have two side rooms at the place I used to go to for treatment, I was asked if I wanted one at the start of treatment but declined (I need company Ha ha).

But to be fair I got more info out of the…[Read more]

Eve an Slim
Well done on the "Bluebell walk" and yes its correct we (all being well that is ?) make the most of all our days (and nights).

Shame you never took a Photo Eve as David's is great, David did you make the walking stick ?? looks good 🙂

Have a great week end this coming Bank holiday and if the young bride (Elaine) can keep me…[Read more]

Hi Jo and Jean

Hope you are both keeping well.
I bet the house is spotless Jean takes time to get them back on there feet.:-)

We are waiting on results,phoned but they said they were not in!!!!Consultant Friday!!!

We have just bought a new Motorhome!!!! Other one was to big for me to manage chores ,but the new one is more manageable…[Read more]

Hi Helen

I am the carer,and cannot blame the dex8-)
Hospital waiting times,grrrrrr organise yourself s if I started,I would need more than this topic. I found it horrendous ,far easier to do a 60mile round trip,specially when Slim was not feeling to good,I have been known to take Slim home after Velcade and go back on my own for tablets…[Read more]

Hi Vicki and Colin
Yes I am ready for "the cure" ???? yes I am drug free but it's the same as always when it comes the the bloods,the worry and am sure the stress, but hey ho it has to be done.

Stay well you all.

Tom Onwards and Upwards x

Hi Tony and David

Spring might be late this year,but its worth waiting for after such a long time not being able to enjoy it.

Slim was in hospital for 22 days first time, I use to drive with windows open along the A2 on the way to hospital at 8am back at 9pm,so spring passed me by.the next time Slim was in Kings having SCT,good hospital,but…[Read more]

Hi Dan

That's wonderful news,give your self a pat on the back,you are doing wonderful. Please take time for your exams ,they are your future and very important,make sure the appropriate authorities know your problems,it,s important.

There is no magic formula ,the general feeling is your dad should get 1/2 the remission ,but lots of factors…[Read more]

Dai I have said that Many a time 😀 that I haven't and never did have it it was all a mix up Ha ha.

But I also feel that I am doing so well (drug free) is because I had enough Stem Cells for two transplants BUT they put them into three bags and not two :-S , so Saffy the consultant gave me the three bags, twice as much as I needed ? so do you…[Read more]

Hi Christine and Chris
Well I honestly cant add to that excellent post of Our Dai's its spot on, no rush nice and steady, you both will have to learn to change with the MM, but always always fight it.

Love tom Onwards and Upwards xx