Philip (Phil) England

1st : Well here we go, new year, same aches and pains, new stick and new attitude. Lets do this. Abwalk to start the year off, up to the top of Kilvey Hill, coughed up green gunk which felt good. Went to bed early as was feeling down. 2nd : Woke up in the early hours in floods of tears, think I was thinking about my Dad and the scattering of his ashes, seem to also remember thinking of Mum at some point in the night. Been feeling down and achy most of today, don't think it will be too long before I return to my pillow and duvet. I need to pop to the shop but right now I can't be bothered..... NOT a good start to 2026 is it? 3rd : Woke up to a dusting of snow.... it sure is cold but pretty. Very achy this morning, and feeling down. 4th : Things to chase up this week with the solicitor and estate agent, also with the hospital about my Ankylosyn Spondylitis (by now should have been on new injections), and need to speak to the doctor. Also got eye appointment. Lets get...

So 2025 almost done. This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me. Celebrating my 50th birthday with my best friend and helper / supporter, Neil. Flying off to France and staying in the city of Metz, birthday day trip to the city of Luxembourg and then a drive to Strasbourg, when driving through the French countryside villages saw nests on various poles with storks in them, an amazing sight to see.  There was a glorious few days of warm weather, which really helped with my aches and pains. While I enjoyed my birthday getaway, at the back of my mind was my Dad. Back home and I had to help more with my father, driving him to shops or getting his shopping in and trying to keep the kitchen clean. I had to help him get his driving licence back, I got him a blowy thing that he used and it helped him for a bit and he seemed to get his life back, getting out driving about without my help, he was on top of it until he gets a cold. August I met a guy online, met up, decided to spend...