It’s a Blog ! Not a Log !

Those of you who read my blog will no doubt have come across posts about our Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) Blue, well I’m sad to say Blue’s been a little bit under the weather these past few weeks due to damage to her cruciate ligament in one of her hind legs.

She developed some lameness in her leg in May which was prescribed anti-inflammatories for and this seemed to do the trick, however at the end of June, beginning of July her symptoms came back, so after 2 visits to the vets and a set of x-rays we were told that she’d most likely torn her cruciate ligament and were referred to a Consultant Vet at North West Surgeons nr Frodsham.

So along came the appointed consultation where we were told that from what could be seen from the x-rays it appears that Blues ligament has indeed been torn, this was apparently obvious from the x-rays (not a vet myself, so have had to take his word for it), the next step we’ve been told is surgery and at present Blue is booked in to have the operation on the 13th August 2010.

We’ve been told the operation has a 96% success rate, but this all depends on how her recovery is managed, so for the first 6 weeks, Blue will be crated confined and only allowed out for her constitutionals and that’s it, then after the 6 weeks its a case of very slow, gentle exercise, which will gradually build up to a manageable 20 minute walk, and then over time hopefully build up to longer walks and fingers crossed semi-normality.

I can honestly say I am very nervous about Blue going under anethisia, as thats probably the most dangerous part of the whole operation, don’t know what we’d do if anything every happened to Blue, so fingers crossed, wood touched everything will go smoothly.

Will endeavour to keep you all updated on how our little Princess is getting on

kennys party 071, originally uploaded by BagRat.

Kenny reached the grand old age of 50 last week along with Andy reaching the 40 mark, so they had a joint party to celebrate and used the oppurtunity to get everyone back togeather again.

It was good to see all the faces from the partys togeather again having a laugh and just generally getting on, party kicked off at of all places Stretford Cricket Club, then moved onto Lisa’s flat, where drinks flowed and people talked bollox (mainly due to what they’d had).

We left fairly early on in the morning 5:00am so maybe not so early, but the party carried on after we left, ending only when John, Ben and a few others decided to place most of Lisa food stuffs in the freezer . . . oh and after Ben had emptied a full bag of flour over the sleeping Lisa’s head (not nice Ben).

Gotta say Kenny was looking good for an old man and no doubt has many years left in him, all the best Kenny and Andy

this time they’ve been helping the members of a local Age Concern keep fit and healthy, heres a few pictures and the press release :

FIT WITH THE OLD FOLKS!

Members from a Manchester based Age Concern group turn to the Wii Fit to help keep active

Members from Out in the City, a local Age Concern group have struck upon a novel way of keeping fit.  Leisurely walks, bowls and swimming have been usurped in favour of a new hi-tech training tool – the Wii Fit.

Four members, aged in their late 50s, 60s and 70s, visited the new wireless lite Carphone Warehouse store at the Trafford Centre this week and were given a demonstration in the popular game.

After the demonstration, the store donated the Wii Fit console and game to Age Concern so that members will regularly be able to use the different Wii fitness games, helping to keep themselves active and agile.

Thanks to the games console, they will now be able to regularly participate in Tai Chi, fitness programmes and can even monitor their posture and BMI.  For those wanting something a little more strenuous, snowboarding, skiing and dance classes are the order of the day!

Jane Barcoe of Age Concern said, “The members love keeping active and doing something different!  This is a great gift from The Carphone Warehouse and I’m sure we’ll have no shortage of people who want to use the Wii Fit.  This is a really innovative way to help our members interact and keep fit!”

Neil Sears, Store Manger of  The Carphone Warehouse at the Trafford Centre, said, “Technology can be a great way to connect with other people and in this instance a perfect way to keep fit too.  The range of technology on the market is expanding, and age shouldn’t be a barrier so our aim is to breakdown the walls and make gadgets simple for everyone.”

The ‘wireless lite’ Carphone Warehouse at the Trafford Centre offers a wider range of mobile communications such as laptops and gaming products too.  The store is one of four to be trialled across England and offering a new format, with expert advice and counsel given on all manner of high-tech issues and gadgets.

When we all get pulled outside for a little chat with our Dept Heads to discuss this year’s pay review . .

So how much are we all worth this year you wonder . . . well wonder no more for our company has valued us all at 3%, yes so for every pound I get paid this year another 3p will be added to it, just enough to cover 1 months mortgage payment (well it would be if I wasn’t taxed on it that is), while being given the “Good News” I was also informed that I might hear that some people got bonus’s this year ( I wasn’t one of the lucky ones), but not to worry because it wasn’t a lot, well excuse me but it may not have been a lot, but its more then what I actually got . . so of course I’m worried, who was it that got the bonus? What did they do that I didn’t ? What can I do next year to ensure that I get one at the next pay review ? Please someone tell me. .

Nothing like a Pay review to get you down is there . . .

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Chris Glass has kindly emailed me the details of 2 members of our extended families who where sadly lost during the The Great War and the 2nd World War

In Memory of

JOSEPH W. ELGEY
Private East Yorshire Regiment No.23114
“D” Coy 1st Bn. who died on 9th April 1917.

Age 20. Son of George and Amelia Elgey of 905 English St., Hessle Rd, Hull

Cemetary HENINEL-CROSILLES RD

Name: ELGEY, HAROLD
Initials: H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Seaman
Regiment: Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service)
Unit Text: H.M. Trawler Lord Stamp.
Age: 27
Date of Death: 14/10/1940
Service No: LT/X 21020A

Additional information: Son of George and Elsie Amelia Elgey;
Husband of Vera Elgey (nee Lupton), of Hull.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 2, Column 2.
Cemetery: LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL

Both of these were if I’m correct my Great Great Great Uncles on my fathers side and both sons of my Great Grandfather & Grandmother.

Must have been devastating for them to lose 2 sons in both of the war’s,  one of my 3 first names is Harold and it makes you wonder if like my father I was named after Harold to keep his memory alive . .

Thxs for that information Chris.