OneGuyFromBarlick

Whereabouts are you Julie?

It looks like the handle from a pair of clippers.

Terence Stamp has died. Such a well known actor for my generation, but not many people know that he was evacuated to Kelbrook during the war and stayed with my friend's granny on Dotcliffe Road.

Welcome back Julie.

We have enjoyed a visit from Stanley and Susan this morning.

They are sugar nips.

I'm not sure that optimistic is the right word Stanley, though I'm certainly feeling more positive knowing that all the support is in place for when we need it.

We saw the oncologist at Airedale yesterday and Col (who has recovered well from his infection) has agreed to continue with the palliative chemo treatment. Targeted drug therapy is going to be added in, which is good news, as that can continue whereas the chemo is limited to 6 cycles. We have been v...

Col was discharged from Airedale yesterday afternoon after a long wait for his meds to arrive from the pharmacy. He is weak from spending 6 days in hospital with very little sleep but I'm sure he will pick up now he is home.

The great aunt of a friend of mine lost both her legs in an accident at Colne Station while she was cleaning trains during WW1. She survived terrible injuries and was gifted a similar trolley by the Salvation Army so she could be mobile. She lived on New Market Street, which is a very steep hill and...

I should point out that Col was in intensive care following the oesophagectomy operation and he reacted badly to hefty doses of morphine.

I really appreciate the support from everyone on One Guy.

Colin feeling much better this afternoon, he even came for a walk down the corridor with me. Yesterday I couldn't imagine him coming home again, but today the infection is in retreat and he is much improved. The cancer is growing fast and is now confirmed to be in his pancreas as well. The chemo tea...

I suppose 14 years of underfunding will take some catching up on. Regarding BRI, the parking options or lack of are well known for that particular venue. There are seven zones, each is divided into staff and visitor/patient areas. There are also various sections of on road parking around the hospit...

I have something similar Gloria, from the time when I was trying to fix up some ancient harness that I bought at Clitheroe Auction. Its simpler, but I have no idea how it worked!

A leather stitching tool.

Mine is in constant use too.

Thanks for all your comments, concern and virtual hugs! Col is feeling a bit better, well enough to start moaning and complaining about being in hospital. He is still getting antibiotics and a scan has shown a build up of infection somewhere in his innards. He hasn't heard the full results yet. He w...

I had an hour or so this morning before my elderly cat screamed at me to get up and feed her!
Col has just been moved to a ward, and I have contacted the specialist nurse team to alert them to his admission. I'm gathering bits and pieces that he needs to take in this afternoon.

Col was quite ill last night. He has been struggling from the effects of the chemo tablets and by eight o clock yesterday evening he had a raised temperature and strong stomach pain. I followed instructions to phone the 24 hour help line and we were called in to Airedale. I had enjoyed a glass of wi...

Gloria wrote: ↑04 Aug 2025, 12:26 Sorry to read about this Wendy, just sending you a big hug.

Thanks Gloria. I needed that hug!

Thank you Cathy You are so good at spotting birthdays!

It could be a different view of the building in Stanley's photo? The gateposts look sideways on to the building.

Big Kev wrote: ↑31 Jul 2025, 06:01 Is this the same one? Demolished in 1966.
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The windows and doors are different to Stanley's photo.

It's taken a while but Colin had a face to face appointment with a doctor at Earby Surgery yesterday. He is now on their list of palliative care patients, which means he gets priority with appointments, phone calls etc. All the drugs he needs are now on repeat prescription. Not all the notes from co...