Pootled down to the wreck again, this time with Katie's camera. I really cant see how they plan to float this ship away. It's sinking into the sand fast, and all the sand in the superstructure is going to take a lot of time to shift. |I am no salvage expert, but to my layman eyes, that boat looks like it's staying there.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Alone in the night
Well I finally got out and took a look at Riverdance. The wreck has now been written off, the term being used was a 'Constructive Loss.' They still want to float it away. There is 60,000 tons of scrap metal there after all. But if we have much more bad weather I think they'll be cutting it up on the beach. Not a pretty prospect for the residence of Clevelys who'll suddenly have lots of scrap metal lorries driving through their town.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Parents
Well I got to go visit my parents this weekend. It was really good to see them as it had been some time since we last met. My dad seems to have found great satisfaction in learning how to use his wood lathe, and Mum is now giving demonstrations in making greeting cards.
On a sadder note, Shadow is getting on and is now deaf and nearly blind. I bet he would be really good at pinball! He seems pretty happy though and still enjoys his walks and playing with Breeze.
I left the South West just as a huge storm front was rolling in. I had a pretty uneventful journey home. But I was lucky to leave when I did as the pictures on the news look pretty catastrophic. That said my parents reported little except a new record low on their barometer.
On a sadder note, Shadow is getting on and is now deaf and nearly blind. I bet he would be really good at pinball! He seems pretty happy though and still enjoys his walks and playing with Breeze.
I left the South West just as a huge storm front was rolling in. I had a pretty uneventful journey home. But I was lucky to leave when I did as the pictures on the news look pretty catastrophic. That said my parents reported little except a new record low on their barometer.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Been busy...
Life has been very interesting lately.. Had lots of trouble with Jake's school; to the point the police have been involved. That's still ongoing, with a meeting with the teachers and such like scheduled for tomorrow. Mostly this stems from the schools inability to control the bullying that Jake is suffering. The lad is so wound up now that the slightest provocation is provoking a over the top response from Jacob. Unfortunately he is not receiving slight provocation. Indeed he was 'happy slapped' at the beginning of the month. This is all getting too much, and is not helped, by the school punishing Jacob each time he retaliates or defends himself.
Lorii is still making very slow progress. Has been out a few times, but each trip exacts is toll. The last trip out was to Sues wedding, but we had to leave early, and Lorii spent the next two days in bed.
Katie keeps umming and erring on whether to drop art. Her workload is getting high, but I feel she should drop her Saturday job before lessons.
Lorii is still making very slow progress. Has been out a few times, but each trip exacts is toll. The last trip out was to Sues wedding, but we had to leave early, and Lorii spent the next two days in bed.
Katie keeps umming and erring on whether to drop art. Her workload is getting high, but I feel she should drop her Saturday job before lessons.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Lorii
Lorii had quite a good day on Saturday... But I think she under estimated just how weak the whole operation had left her. The day started with a trip to the park to feed squirrels. To be honest it should have ended there too, but although Lorii admitted to being tired once back at the car, she asked to be taken shopping. Sunday and Monday have now been wiped away as Lorii suffers the effects of muscle burn amplified by fibromyalgia.
So Sunday after taking Katie to work I stopped off at Starr Gate to watch the kite surfers. While it does look fun I think I'd be a fair weather boarder; that sea did not look inviting. That said the Irish Sea never looks inviting, and I could never afford this sport. A kite costs the best bit of a grand, the boards are about five hundred quid. Add to that a dry suit... My car cost less than these guys toys.
As Monday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day I had the day off work. There is little point going in to service our American clients when they are celebrating a national holiday. So as I was home for the evening with the children I took them to the cinema. We saw the latest Ailen vs Predator movie. I was actually surprised how many survived a plot that basically sees an American small town wiped out. The kids were underwelmed, but I felt it was exactly what was on the tin. Sometimes you have to check your disbelief at the door. :/
So Sunday after taking Katie to work I stopped off at Starr Gate to watch the kite surfers. While it does look fun I think I'd be a fair weather boarder; that sea did not look inviting. That said the Irish Sea never looks inviting, and I could never afford this sport. A kite costs the best bit of a grand, the boards are about five hundred quid. Add to that a dry suit... My car cost less than these guys toys.
As Monday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day I had the day off work. There is little point going in to service our American clients when they are celebrating a national holiday. So as I was home for the evening with the children I took them to the cinema. We saw the latest Ailen vs Predator movie. I was actually surprised how many survived a plot that basically sees an American small town wiped out. The kids were underwelmed, but I felt it was exactly what was on the tin. Sometimes you have to check your disbelief at the door. :/
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
I did it!
Well I finally had one of my pictures in 'Last 7 Days.' This has not been a long term goal, but after having a few pictures enter Explore after they were a week old, I'd be a liar if I denied that it bugged me a little. I'm aware that Explore is not a chart of the best pictures. Many fine pictures never make it into Explore. But now the box has been ticked I can forget about it. So as it turns out a little birthday prezzie to me from Flickr. But just to keep my feet on the ground; the picture has now been dropped from Explore. Ho Hum!
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Flickr; Explore
Isn't it sad how we find ourselves, from time to time, being sucked into the pursuit of fame and glory? Though in this instance I can claim I am merely pleased to accept the validation of my peers as well as the masses. What the hell am I talking about? The title to this entry should provide a clue, but just in case you're still in the dark, let me explain.
I enjoy, as I have from the age of about seven, the hobby of photography. So when I stumbled onto Flickr, a photo sharing site on the internet, wild horses could not have stopped me joining. Since march in 2005 I have been uploading my pictures so that my fellow members can critique them or ignore them as they may. Naturally I want to receive praise; which brings us to Explore.
Explore is amongst other things a popularity chart. Each day approximately 3.5 million pictures are uploaded to Flickr. Flickr rates each picture on 'Interestingness'. How 'Interesting' a picture is is based on a secret algorithm that takes into account such things as how many views a picture gets, who's looking, whether they leave a comment, how they found the picture or if they favourited it. Each day the top 500 pictures are placed in the Explore section. Where other members can peruse the best pictures of the day. There is also the 'Last 7 days Interesting' section where you can look at the most Interesting pictures from the past week. To get into Explore you must have posted a good or popular picture. The 'last seven days' feature makes it self feeding, the added exposure ensures more comments are left thus pushing up the ranking of a picture.
I have had 18 of my pictures in the Explore section. Though as it is not a fixed chart, but retrospectively amended, some have dropped out over time. I presently (As I type this blog entry) have 12 pictures in Explore. I have never had a picture in the 'Last seven days' section. All my pictures have crept up the chart slowly, proving their worth but never attracting fame or glory. The highest I have achieved is 113th on the 4th of January 2005 for my picture 'Mirror Ball'.
However on Sunday I posted 'Tide organ' which even I thought was a pretty good picture. It is presently 351st for the 6th of January 2008. I don't know how high it needs to get before it starts showing in the 'Last 7 days' but I'm pretty chuffed nonetheless.
If you have a Flickr account, or indeed if you don't, you can view this picture by clicking on the title of this blog entry. Obviously I'd be pleased if you left some feedback, but don't feel pressured, I want it to stand on its own merits. However, I do hope you like it.
I enjoy, as I have from the age of about seven, the hobby of photography. So when I stumbled onto Flickr, a photo sharing site on the internet, wild horses could not have stopped me joining. Since march in 2005 I have been uploading my pictures so that my fellow members can critique them or ignore them as they may. Naturally I want to receive praise; which brings us to Explore.
Explore is amongst other things a popularity chart. Each day approximately 3.5 million pictures are uploaded to Flickr. Flickr rates each picture on 'Interestingness'. How 'Interesting' a picture is is based on a secret algorithm that takes into account such things as how many views a picture gets, who's looking, whether they leave a comment, how they found the picture or if they favourited it. Each day the top 500 pictures are placed in the Explore section. Where other members can peruse the best pictures of the day. There is also the 'Last 7 days Interesting' section where you can look at the most Interesting pictures from the past week. To get into Explore you must have posted a good or popular picture. The 'last seven days' feature makes it self feeding, the added exposure ensures more comments are left thus pushing up the ranking of a picture.
I have had 18 of my pictures in the Explore section. Though as it is not a fixed chart, but retrospectively amended, some have dropped out over time. I presently (As I type this blog entry) have 12 pictures in Explore. I have never had a picture in the 'Last seven days' section. All my pictures have crept up the chart slowly, proving their worth but never attracting fame or glory. The highest I have achieved is 113th on the 4th of January 2005 for my picture 'Mirror Ball'.
However on Sunday I posted 'Tide organ' which even I thought was a pretty good picture. It is presently 351st for the 6th of January 2008. I don't know how high it needs to get before it starts showing in the 'Last 7 days' but I'm pretty chuffed nonetheless.
If you have a Flickr account, or indeed if you don't, you can view this picture by clicking on the title of this blog entry. Obviously I'd be pleased if you left some feedback, but don't feel pressured, I want it to stand on its own merits. However, I do hope you like it.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Tide Organ
Well Lorii lost a couple of nights sleep to the pain, so when she finally got to sleep this morning, I kept out of the way taking photos. Had quite a good day of it too, if the response from my fellow Flickr users is any guide.
Monday, December 31, 2007
2007 Over and Out
Well that's 2007 over with, and on the whole good riddance! There have been a few highlights but they were against the backdrop of Lorii's failing health. Lets hope that 2008 is better. I hope all of you had a good year and that 2008 is a better one for you too.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Photography
Went out to try my new filters today. I got a neutral density filter and a R27 infrared filter. It turns out the beach is not the place to experiment with infrared photography, and the neutral density filter did not alow me to slow the shutter as much as I wanted. I did manage to take a couple of good pictures; the one here and another that you can view from my flickr site.
For those looking for news on Lorii. Bizarrely she hurts more now than earlier, but this is probably things healing up and letting her know they are back! She's not quite up to making the trek up the steep attic stairs to the computer. But as soon as she is, Lorii will be e-mailing you all to let you know how she is doing.
For those looking for news on Lorii. Bizarrely she hurts more now than earlier, but this is probably things healing up and letting her know they are back! She's not quite up to making the trek up the steep attic stairs to the computer. But as soon as she is, Lorii will be e-mailing you all to let you know how she is doing.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Christmas over...
Well we all got great gifts; Lorii got a wood lathe, I got a flash for my camera, Jake got a limited collection of manga books and Katie got an easel.
A good time was had by all, though lorii is still in a lot of pain. Her tummy is still very swollen and she is in a great deal of pain. Her analgesics are only just covering her pain. She was seen by the surgeon on Christmas Eve who was very happy with her. Unfortunately the fibromyalgia and diabetes mean she is going to be slow to heal.
A good time was had by all, though lorii is still in a lot of pain. Her tummy is still very swollen and she is in a great deal of pain. Her analgesics are only just covering her pain. She was seen by the surgeon on Christmas Eve who was very happy with her. Unfortunately the fibromyalgia and diabetes mean she is going to be slow to heal.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Drain Removed
Well Lorii's drain has been removed, though not because she had stopped bleeding, but because it was dislodged. We are not sure what is supposed to happen to the fluids now, but she goes to see the surgeon on Christmas Eve to check all is well. At the moment she is feeling very sore, tired and nauseous. I've been running around, like a fly with a blue bum, trying to make sure we have all we need for Christmas and look after Lorii. If I don't get a chance to post again before Christmas have a good one and I hope you all get the prezzies you were wishing for.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Home
Well Lorii is home! She it still pretty poorly, and has a short list of things she is not allowed to do; anything. In truth though this does not matter as she is so deprived of sleep and so full of medicine that I don't even think she wants to do anything. For now though I'm just relieved that the worst seems to be over, and that Lorii can now start the long road of convalescence.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Blood
Unfortunately Lorii's wound has not stopped bleeding. We've nothing official to go on but Lorii is pretty certain they will be going back in Monday afternoon. All a bit of a downer really as the nurses are all saying things like, "We have to try to get you out for Christmas." Lorii is very tired, probably due to the loss of blood, and upset at the prospect of another operation.
I'll post again once we know what the doctors plan to do.
I'll post again once we know what the doctors plan to do.
More from the Vic
Well Lorii seems to be improving, though she is still draining a lot of blood. It looks like the surgeon carved her up good and proper when excavating her left ovary. She seems to be surviving on 10ml of Orimoph every two hours now. Lorii had been hoping to be discharged on Monday, but if this bleeding does not stop that seems unlikely. On the positive side the hospital may enable her to jump the queue for a place at the pain clinic. This could help her manage her ongoing pain caused by the fibromyalgia in a way that has less of an impact on her daily life.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Scanned
Lorii had her scan today. Didn't seem to show much. Asked operator why Lorii was so bloated. The response was to point out that morphine makes you constipated. So I turned to Lorii, "You hear that dear, You're full of..." You can guess the rest. Lorii had another fight for her pain meds today too. Some junior doctor stolled onto the ward and reduced her morphine by a quarter without even a look at her. Some arguing and a helpful Sister sorted it out before I left for work.
Friday, December 14, 2007
By the way...
I've just been looking at the stats for my blog. It's funny how we are always told that sex is the biggest thing searched on the internet. Well despite the fact that Lorii and I together make locking slave collars for the BDSM and fetish market, and have links off this blog to the Wyred Slave site. Also despite having referred to these products in the blog, and used words that Masters and Mistresses looking for that all important fetter would use in searches is our range of restraints the most hit on search? No! The most used key words are "Star trek ships" closely followed by 1812 Overture! Go figure!
Hospital news
Lorii stopped bleeding into her drain the other night, so the surgeons did not open her up again. However they put three litres of blood in and only took one out. Her tummy looks 9 months pregnant and she is still in a lot of pain. They are planning now to do a scan, though they have to wait for a slot in its very busy schedule. The morphine Lorii has be prescribed has been coming in varying amounts and doses, depending on which nurse is handing it out. All in all she is not a happy camper. Add to that that she looks set to stay on the ward for the next five day at the least and we are now wondering if she'll make it home for Christmas.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Lorii Latest
Lorii has not had too smooth a ride since the operation. Last night some jumped up nurse took into her head to refuse her her medication. Causing Lorii needless suffering. I've spent the day putting across my displeasure to various Doctors and Nurses at how she has been treated to date.
Now I've just had a call from Lorii (I'm at work) to say she has been put back on Nil By Mouth as they're thinking of going back in. Not good. Apparently they are not happy with the amount of blood in her drain.
More news as I get it.
Now I've just had a call from Lorii (I'm at work) to say she has been put back on Nil By Mouth as they're thinking of going back in. Not good. Apparently they are not happy with the amount of blood in her drain.
More news as I get it.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Lorii
Lorii had her operation on Monday at around 1.00pm. She had both her ovaries removed as well as her womb, though her cervix was left in place. Her right ovary had a cyst on it. Her left ovary was attached to her abdominal wall by many adhesions caused by the endometriosis. She is in a lot of pain and has a morphine pump she can use to inject 1mg every five minutes. When I first got there the five minutes were not passing fast enough. But by the time I left at 9.00 she was sleeping comfortably, waking only to push the button before returning to sleep.
The state of Lorii's ovaries would explain most of her abdominal pain. I may be counting chickens, but hopefully once Lorii has recovered from this operation, the removal of the cause of the endometriosis may allow her other conditions to laps into remission. if so this could vastly improve her quality of life. Lets hope hey!
I got Lorii a Nintendo DS Lite for Christmas, but when the operation date came through I decided to let her open her present early. Now I'm just waiting for her to be well enough to start playing Tetris!
The state of Lorii's ovaries would explain most of her abdominal pain. I may be counting chickens, but hopefully once Lorii has recovered from this operation, the removal of the cause of the endometriosis may allow her other conditions to laps into remission. if so this could vastly improve her quality of life. Lets hope hey!
I got Lorii a Nintendo DS Lite for Christmas, but when the operation date came through I decided to let her open her present early. Now I'm just waiting for her to be well enough to start playing Tetris!
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