Knee-dy Times and MJ

Bloggettes!

Well the week started like any other week (does this sound like a dodgy American private eye film?) - My friend Jane was coming on Thursday evening and we were going for food and a spa the next day.

My knee was a little painful (I had thought I had slept funny on it) - And I was limping - I couldn't have the back massage (doubt if I could get into that position)...

The next day my friend Sarah came up from Windsor - we were going to Chester Rocks... But I was in agony..  She had done me a painting of the Fiddler's Ferry Power Station and I took her to an Indian at it's base - near Warrington... But the waiter had to help lift me into the car!!!

On the Saturday I had to ask  Sarah to take me to A&E - and we spent a day there before being sent home with painkillers...

But I had to return on Sunday (made sure I had my medication and over night bags) - and they did an emergency operation that night - Apparently it was affected with gout...

I was let out just in time for the England game on Monday. Tuesday I worked from home and went into the office on Wednesday...

On Thursday I decided to throw away the crutches as I was due in London for the MJ Awards - and we were up for Best Achieving Council and Best Shared Services...

(This is like the Local Government Oscars) - It was good and I got back tonight....(limping a tad)

As a local govt press/PR officer we have to put up with a lot and it was nice to be recognised...

The only problem is - I have three days before I am due to fly out to compete in the European Transplant Games in Apeldoorn in Holland.... And I don't know how long I can dose up on painkillers...

I am desperate to join Team GB and try and retain my titles.. But who knows.... I have a medical on Monday to see if I can compete - as the local press say - 'Mark is in a fight against time'

A Bientot

Now to try and sort out my transport and accommodation for London 2012!

Chester Rocks - Mark wilts

Hello, Well, hello Bloggettes. Sorry if I have deserted you. I still love you... We had the annual cricket tour to Weston-Super-Mare - to mark the 20th anniversary of the club... It was exciting - great weather and the hotel opposite burnt down!

I came back with a bit of an infection - the GP gave me antibiotics. I still haven't had a referral to a dermatologist (the greasy skin is a side effect of the anti-rejection drugs) - apparently he hasn't got the info from Newcastle...

Then I have had two weekend in Chester - one with Chester Rocks.... and one at Chester Races - good company and good times...

Work is busy - my colleague is on long term sick and my other one is working for Cream three days a week so am basically on my own.. and snowed under.

The cats were messing on the beds too last week.. Still waiting for the cat flat to be fitted and they are scared to go out! I can't have cat litter around...

Well next weekend is the final of Halton's Got Talent 4 - I am a special guest, having judged the heats... should be a goods night..

Chat soon(ish)