Its Biggles

well after quite a long and somewhat down Blog yesterday you will all be pleased to learn that no alcohol has passed my lips (yet)tonight. LOL

Today dad was supposed to come out of Hosi but they changed their minds at the 11th hour and said NO!!!

To say he's dissapointed is putting it mildly. He was REALLY looking forward to coming home today.

But after they could not get things under contorl he's accepted that hes staying where he is for the time being.

So Ive done a shopping and cleaning day to dayand spent FAR too much time on the net again.

Took E her Birthday card and princess wand and tiarra today - she has forgiven me for forgetting.

So all in all today has been a good day.
Love ya all
Biggles MWAH XX

Well dear reader;-

It transpires I've got one or two regulars reading my posts now adays, so I must appologize for not being as frequent a blogger as I should be - I'm no where near as frequent at blogging as my dear Paddy is - then again I dont think there are many people that can be.

My predicament in my earler blog was resolved. I contacted the person I shouldnt have. I met up with him.
Yes I know I was asking for trouble but hey thats me - never listens to the advice given to me by the people I know and (really do) love.

We spent the day together and yes things did happen BUT (there is always a but dont you think?)he didnt head mess me this time.
Thats unusual and I am not drawn to need his company again. I do enjoy him and his company I enjoy the fact hes bad - a bad lad and one that could so easily cause me harm as he has done in the past but that doesnt matter - does it ??

Anyway since my last blog I've decorated my Dining room Its nice and light now - Ive decluttered it too - roomy and airy I like it loads

My dad has been taken ill again!!!!
This time its his diabeties affecting him.
I dont live with my dad but I do try to see him every other day if I can.
He stopped taking his insulin some 10 days ago because he had become confused at a change in his routine made by the diabetic nurses (they gave him a new blood sugar monitor and he became convinced this did away for the need to inject)
I should have spotted this problem earlier than I did. I am annoyed at myself for not spotting it earlier. Maybe If I had figured out all was not well I could have prevented him being taken into Good Hope??

Since Mum died three years ago I've treid my best to look after dad. But its hard you know? I get no support from anyone. My brother doesnt give a toss. In fact He just sees dad as an Audi TT sitting in his drive way. I see my dad as my dad, as my link to my mum, as my father whoneeds some TLC.

Dad is in Good Hope Hospital getting the treatment he needs (A full blown concentrated dose of insulin by infusion)and getting the TLC too.
Today I went to visit him again and helped him have a shower and a shave.
I'm trying my best. He went in on Tuesday after I took him to the local diabetic clinic who reffered him to the major hospital for immediate treatment.

Do you think my brother has visited him once? No he hasnt.

My best mate Dave popped in yesterday to see him.
Dads freinds fone me on a daily basis to see how things are but what help and support do i get?? Bugger all thats what.

I even forgot one of my best mates birthdays today - how shit does that make me feel - totally - I'm not a good freind am I if I forget their birthday.
I know she will forgive me under the circumstances but that doesnt make it better now does it??

Sorry guys having a hard time tonight - already downed one bottle of wine - just thinking about the next now.
cheers Biggles

Oh dear reader can anyone shed light on this predicament of life?

You have a problem - you ask a freind their opinion
They give you their answer
You know its the right one - the best one - the sensible one
But you still go and do the other bloody stupid thing anyway?

Answers on a postcard to:-
Biggles you stubborn idiot
Blog land
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Saturday

My Actual Birthday.
37 today - now that sounds old doesnt it?? But do you know something I dont FEEL old and I certainly dont act it :-)

Day started off with me driving over to dads and getting him ready to go out to the country fair in the village. (A once a year event in its infancy but growing and becoming better every year)

Despite the rain and the damp start we drove the half mile or so distance to the fair ground (Dad cant walk that far)and parked up and pootled in.
Witihin minutes we were bumping into people from the village that we both knew.

This is now easier for me than it ever used to be.
People are always pleased to see that dad is out and about. Although he can and does drive, its only usually to the shops and back - a real waste for a jaguar 32 xjsport. So h had chance to have a good old gosspi with those whom he could.

We wandered around the craft tent and made a few small purchases manily food and drink (lol) although I did buy some window light catchers which had been handpainted by residents of the local hospice - they are now firmly attached to my kitchen window catching the rays.

Then off around the show we went still bumping into folks - a bit like a school reunion for me as a lot of ex king eddies kids have married got kids and bring em back to the village for show days to catch up with freinds and family.

A few goes on tomoblas and raffles, a chat to the Bird of Prey man, viewing of the vintage cars, the chain saw sculptures, steam engines and heavy horses and before you knew it three abnd a bit hours had gone and dad was startng to flag and feel very tired.

Took him home and made sure he had some nosh and set off home ready to prepare for the party.

Now the invites had gone out 4 weeks earlier and only a hand full of people had responded saying yes they would be there - so I mean like how on earth am I supposed to cater when i dont have a clue of numbers?

Well I did
At four pm My brother and his family arrived with dad in tow.
Then the rest of my guests started to arrive.
In all 11 children from 2 years old to 11. Thirty eight adults all descended for burgers, sodage, ribs, kebabs and a full spread.

Hi guys n gurls

Well I m another year older since I wrote my last Blog and do u know something - I feel GREAT (Ok I do have a small hangover , but this apart I feel bloody fab)

Friday was a domestic chores day really - getting the house ready for the Party!!! You know the sort of things..... repositioning furniture, hiding valuable ornaments (sentimental value cos all of my stuff is cheap tat -lol), cleaning the bathroom and kitchen and then getting things ready outside for the BBQ, buying the food etc....
The in the evening I drove to Sutton to Pick up mates Marky P and Fetters before heading into Brum.

On the way I stopped at the Tesco Petrol Station at Beggars Bush as the motor needed a drop of juice. Well I pulled into the forecourt and couldnt believe my eyes:-
Every single pump had written on it in HUGE letters "PAY AT PUMP" - well, I'm a tad old fasioned and still like to deal direct with people. Yes I know humans make more errors than machines but I just dont TRUST automated things where your card dissapears for a few minutes.

So I was a bit confused as to why every pump was Pay at the pump especially as there were three cashiers sitting in the kiosk. Eventually, realising just how little juice I had left in the motor I gritted my teeth and pulled along side a pump to fill up and guess what.........?
Not only could you pay at the pump but you could also pay in the kiosk. There was a small yellow button which allowed you to choose one or the other method of paymennt. I duly chose pay a person and filled up and went into the kiosk. Walked in said my pump number and handed my money over to pay.... "Can I make a suggestion?" I said to the rather bewildered 20 something sitting behind the counter

"Guess so"
"well" said I "As someone who has never been here before I wanted to make the observation on how confusing your pumps are"
"Oh right"
" Yes, every pump has huge "PAY AT PUMP" signs written on them but there isnt anything to indicated you can choose one or the other"
"yeah it does cause confusion, mostly people just dont get out of thier car and drive off without reading the pump"

Well my dear reader freinds his just about summed up the british way of business:-
"Theres an obvious problem, with a more than obvious solution, but it'll cost a few quid to put it right and we do not wish to invest any more than the accounts department have told us to"

SIGH!!!!!!

Well off drives Biggles to collect his mates and pootled into Brummagum land.
Marky P, Fetters and myself were soon joined by the Gorgeous Mr H and we dined at the new oriental buffet expereince in the heart of the gay village in Hurst Street.
A supereb new venue where one can eat as much scoff as one would like for only £10 per person. I can highly reccomend this establishment to anyone reading this Blog. WOKMANIA rocks. And theres also a choclate fountain which We had to restrain Marky P from sticking his head in (lol)

After the nosh it was off into the Nightingale.
Managed to get in just before 10 and Marky P was asked for ID - now this my friends is quite amusing as Marky P is 6ft 6 tall, 27 years old and a legal eagle by profession, but he had ID and so we went in to the rather deadly quiet Gale to join Aaron, Paul, Starchild and Mr H's husband S. Several drinks later (non alcholic ones as I was driving) we pootled downstairs into the "GARDEN" and a bit of dancing, chatting, laffing and people watching was the entertainment for this warm and lovely evening.

Thats about all there is to report on the wonderful evening. My freinds made this a real treat. I am very lucky that my freinds turn up and support me on my birthday, even when they are quite poorly - that is truely special.
Cheers guys thanks for a FAB night out. Love you all Biggles MWAH X X X

Hullo folks
Hope you have all had a brilliant bank holiday weekend?
Is it really the end of yet another month??
They say as you get older time slows down - well sorry to screw that one up but time is just blasting past.

I've had a brilliant weekend.

Saturday was stuff around my house and spent some time with my dad helping him with some jobs he needed doing. (His village had suffered a power cut so Dad's Video, cooker and central heating boiler clocks were all up the swany) and a few other bits and pieces for him.
Spent Sat night alone again watching TV and surfing the net.

Sunday was car boot day. I go to car boot sales most weekends and actually sell every other weekend. This was a selling weekend. I got up at 4am packed the car and trailer and trundled off in search of Hams Hall and a colleague from work who wanted to sell but just hadnt got the confidence to do it alone - BIGGLES TO THE RESCUE!!!!

We set up pitch, laid the tables and Sue went and fetched the Bacon butties and Tea - the vital ingredient to any car boot success.
A hot and successsful trading took place with both of us making decent profits. Sue was quite gobsmacked as all she was selling was "tat" - her words not mine.
People do buy all sorts of junk at car boots - dont know why they just do.

Sunday afternoon I got back around 2.30pm and my Bro called me to ask if he could bring dad round - they had been out for their once a month meeting and lunch - (dont start me on that one!!)
It was nice for dad to come to mine for a change and copius ammounts of tea was drunkby us all before my Bro took dad back home.

Sunday evening I met a lad off the Net. - Now hang on a minute before you all go judging me here.

Im 37 next weekend - I am well aware of the dangers and problems associated with meeting guys off the net and yes Ive been stalked and taken for a ride before now so consider myself more than careful - anyway Paddy knew what I was up to - didnt u poppett?

Anyway this lad D is a really super lad, a real stunner with a huge talent.................. - we had loads to drink and put the world to right well and truely, something I needed - a blody good laff cheers D - good look in London..

You know its hard being on your own and sometimes you just wanna let your hair down and not give a fish finger to things and just enjoy yourself and well.... last night I did.

Monday
Today my very bestest Gay Buddy and I went out and about to Branston Waterpark for a leisurly stroll and to take loads of pics. Loved it. Great sunny weather, good company and for once not a care in the world. I'll try and up load a pic on here although not entirely sure how that works.

Back to work tomorrow and Wednesday - then 2 weeks off yipee - more blogs to follow and this is so addictive its unreal.
Massive "trademark" hugz
Biggles
X

When I started this Blog I wasnt too sure I'd get past the first day but hey its actually quite addictive isnt it??

Now guys n gurls forgive me if I dont reply to you or I dont do something I should. I'm still learning and cannot begin to thank Paddy for all the tips and help he's giving me - It makes a pleasant change for him to each me a thing or two - ROFL.

Today has been a good day. Feeling better now after yesterday's traumas. Went out for a meal last night to Pizza by Golli - Fantatsic and went out tonight with another - none romantic life partner - (Gurly friend) we went to the Horseshoe in Tatenhill nr Burton on Trent.
Well fab food but all this is NOT GOOD for my diet
sigh.

Spent the day at my dads doing jobs for him and we have both enjoyed the day - my dog Gyp especially she loves the fuss my dad gives her - not to mention all the food and titbits she gets!!

Well Im off to look at the cute chaps on fitlads now
ta ra and chat some more tomorrow
cheers Biggles

Hi guys n gurls.
Thanks for the welcome Ive had so far. Today is another day and here we go with a few more words from me.

Sad :-(
My Guniea Pig died today. I think he got scared of the thunder and lightning. I'd had him 4 years and spoilt him rotten - but this evening there he was stiff as a board in his cage. I will miss him, but my rabbit - Toffee will miss him even more but not half as much as my freinds kids - they will be devastated. Still life goes on and I have a dog (Gyp) and the rabbit (Toffee).

Scared! ;-0
The weather doesnt usually bother me at all. But on my way home from work tonight I drove past no less than 5 accidents probably caused by the weather. I wish people would slow down when the rain comes at such force.
I mean I drive according to the road and weather conditions so why cant everyone else??
What scares me is the thought that it doesnt matter how in control of your car you are - its the other person coming towards you that counts.

Happy :-)
Im going out with my mate for a meal tonight to celebrate her birthday. We have decided on Piza by Golli Im starvin. No doubt Ill give an update on line later tonight.
but for now adieu.

Well first of all hello to bloggers everywhere.

This is my first attempt at a Blog so please be gentle with me.

I have to start by saying a huge hello to Paddy - AKA Blogger gaybutnotwelsh - without him I wouldnt have even thought of writing a blog.

Ive just spent 2 hours reading his. Paddy is a good friend and I love what he has to say - makes me laugh loads and in this day and age we need a good laugh dont we ??

Im sure as time goes by and I become more accustomed to writing, things will get more intersting and even dare I say it more juicy so thanks for popping by and heres to a wonderful blogging future.
Love n Hugz
Biggles