3 Too Many

“Never pass a chance to say ‘I love you’ to the people you care about, because we aren’t promised tomorrow.” – Unknown

Howdy campers. Not sure how long this ramble will be so fasten your set belts and get ready for a bit of a waffle.  A bit of a sore awakening really and head hurting too.  Still another important day ahead today so have to suck it up.  Get a cuppa tea and drugs delivered to me in bed today – nice   Catch up on the news before dragging myself out of bed.  Scot is already up and looking quite lively considering.  Not really feeling like eating much today and manage to have a crumpet – can’t overeat really as it’s not good for you

Have a bit more of a catch up with Scot.  He heads off then about midday.  As he leaves he gives me a present of a very cool book called “The Last Lecture”.  A very apt book given what I’m going through, but it also would be a good read for anyone out there.  Thanks for the kind words too Scotty, at the start of the book – had me in tears – thanks.  We say our goodbyes, I will be over to see you, Junior and the kids too some time next year.  Take care of yourselves and thank you for coming to visit and stay mate. Really appreciate it.

Sue and Wendy head off to the Dunkleys Craft show so the boys and I stay home.  I try to get on top of the body pain and go and lay down on the bed in the sun and start to read my new book.  True to form, I manage to get to page 4 before going to sleep.  Actually not sure if it’s the book or the sunshine, as it’s quite warm.  Wake about an hour later.  Need to get ready as heading out at 5pm to the footy awards dinner. 

Fish collects me about 5 and we head to the Dux Live to meet the others before walking over to the Netball Centre where the prizegiving and dinner are.  Have a couple of Bourbons – may as well get them in before starting the Chemo again on Monday when I can’t drink again.

Head then to the Netball Centre about 6:15.  Fairly good turn out.  Have a couple of beers then and they get into the Prizegiving.  I mange to get a trophy – Masters Clubman of the Year Award.  The Pinkies team also picked up the club team of the year award.  With Dutch getting the player of the year for our team – well done Dutch. Not a bad night for awards.  Dinner was very nice as was the company – thanks ladies and gents.  Fish, Craig, Dutch and I head off about 11 to the Pedal Pusher bar on Lincoln Road. Have a couple more Bourbons for the road, before getting a taxi home about 1.  Had a great, fun night – thanks everyone.

Team of the Year and Clubman of the Year.

It was nice to have a normal feeling night out like old times.  Just one more moment of regaining a part of my life – all be it a night out and did drain me a lot, but it was worth it.  I guess I’m learning to value moments like this for what they are – great moments that are a good expenditure of my time and energy.

Rightly, so there you have Saturday now too.  Will work on Sunday soon – phew!!

Kia Kaha.