Hey Boes,
On the Thursday before Mum left, I was feeling deprived of attention so I decided to get a massive blister on my heel. As a result I got many a staff check- check- check- checking me out. After 8 months I gave Mum permission to enjoy a weekend at home, just in time for Bobert to come for three days. Rob took over as resident chef creating a delectable cooked breakfast, and steak and salad dinner. I enjoyed putting the food into my mouth, then as I was tasting it, I was masticating it before swallowing the delicious food. To follow this process the food would slide into my stomach where I would digest it. My flatmate from last year Joshua Neary, also came to participate in this activity on Saturday. I enjoyed his company and miss him dearly. It was great to have a visit from Mum's friend Linda last weekend too.
I spent 9 days going crazy on bedrest before slowly mobilising again yesterday. A complication of bedrest is no poo for over a week, which is a real time saver in the morning routine. You should try it sometime. My nurse Rachel is on my case tonight with a double mixture of laxatives. Mmmmmmmm. The blister is subsiding at last, just in time for rehab break early on Wednesday morning. Am really excited I will see the Hamilton crew soon. And Fluffy too!!!!!!!
Peace.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Who is the most flexible of them all?
Heather, Tims Dr and mother No. 2,
says no question - she is!!
Thurs 18th Oct: Out of the blue ...
Compulsory bedrest to heal
this massive pressure blister on
Tim's left heel. We're hoping his
rehab break home on the 28th Oct
won't be delayed.
Nothing stops Tim
pumping iron at the gym.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Hello Gentlemen and Gentlewomen,
Rehab is continuing to progress very quickly, and still with no setbacks! I did recently have to go under general anaesthetic to get three bladder stones lasered. And soon I will have my kidney stone shattered by sound waves conducted through water, but no biggie, plus I'm pretty hard.
On the 28th of Sept Dad arrived just in time to head off to Trimble to see my second cousin, Gary Chisholm at work. He showed us all the gadgets behind the scenes for his GPS engineering, which was all very interesting. I can't say anymore or Gary will have to slaughter me. Unfortunately Dad didnt have any time to see my sister Sal, with her arriving the day after he left.
It was really great to finally see Sally, as she couldnt get time off her architecture job in Melbourne. We decided not to clutter her short three day visit with outings, so we just watched movies and hung out. I look forward to seeing her for our first Christmas home as a family since 2006.
I've been very busy with trialling equipment. I have trialled and picked my mattress, bed controls, hoist and sling, and more recently my power chair. I am currently trialling a manual wheelchair, which helped me set a new record of 3.08mins for 250 mtrs, and which is faster than walking (3.45mins). Last Tuesday I had my first swim. It felt extremely weird at the start but then was alot of fun and relaxing. Yesterday my uni friends Cass and Ross accompanied me to the movies to watch 'The Taking of Pelham 123'. And today Sally's best friend Lyns and her new fiancee Scott had a quick visit, it was great to see them.
This afternoon I'm extremely excited to purchase my very own iphone and I should have my old number which I'll confirm next week.
I'm Rove McMannis, say hi to your Mum for me.
Rehab is continuing to progress very quickly, and still with no setbacks! I did recently have to go under general anaesthetic to get three bladder stones lasered. And soon I will have my kidney stone shattered by sound waves conducted through water, but no biggie, plus I'm pretty hard.
On the 28th of Sept Dad arrived just in time to head off to Trimble to see my second cousin, Gary Chisholm at work. He showed us all the gadgets behind the scenes for his GPS engineering, which was all very interesting. I can't say anymore or Gary will have to slaughter me. Unfortunately Dad didnt have any time to see my sister Sal, with her arriving the day after he left.
It was really great to finally see Sally, as she couldnt get time off her architecture job in Melbourne. We decided not to clutter her short three day visit with outings, so we just watched movies and hung out. I look forward to seeing her for our first Christmas home as a family since 2006.
I've been very busy with trialling equipment. I have trialled and picked my mattress, bed controls, hoist and sling, and more recently my power chair. I am currently trialling a manual wheelchair, which helped me set a new record of 3.08mins for 250 mtrs, and which is faster than walking (3.45mins). Last Tuesday I had my first swim. It felt extremely weird at the start but then was alot of fun and relaxing. Yesterday my uni friends Cass and Ross accompanied me to the movies to watch 'The Taking of Pelham 123'. And today Sally's best friend Lyns and her new fiancee Scott had a quick visit, it was great to see them.
This afternoon I'm extremely excited to purchase my very own iphone and I should have my old number which I'll confirm next week.
I'm Rove McMannis, say hi to your Mum for me.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Phil, Tim and my cousin Gary Chisholm, who arranged a very interesting visit to Trimble. Amazing intro to how GPS is used in construction, agriculture and marine work.
Friends from Christchurch who Tim met in Fernie. Ben and Matt break the Tim winning streak at 4D Connect 4!
Cousies Libby and Jess, sister Sal . Tims uncle Bruce arrived from Tauranga with a surprise - cousin Jess!
Brisk walk on the
New Brighton Pier.
Bruce, Sal, Viv and Tim
Movie time
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