I began this blog to record in the first place my diagnosis and treatment of the suspected cancer in my stomach, which had brought about...

This Weeks Introduction Positive news from the surgeon to be found under medical this week. Definitely cause for a “wee dram.” I had to...

Discipline is my theme for an Introduction Well, we Scots lost against Wales this past weekend at rugby. Why? Most likely due to lack of...

Introduction and Medical Scotland winning against the “Auld Enemy” was both a surprise and a relief. Although still not allowed alcohol...

Introduction You will be glad there is little medical reporting this week. My recovery has been excellent so far under the tender, yet...

Introduction Well, things can certainly change in your life very quickly. This time last week I had a swollen stomach with an obvious and...

Peter/Dad’s Surgery Update We were hoping to post a more detailed update for you all, but it will be some time before my Dad will be able...

This week was simply a continuation of the waiting game health-wise until Thursday when early morning we received a telephone call to...

Introduction Rozanne and I had a subdued weekend marking the transition to the New Year from the old. Rozanne and I shared a super wee...

“Lang may yer lum reek.” Christmas has been and gone; now we expectantly wait to see what 2021 will bring. Undoubtedly, most of us want...

A Shaky Week on my Continuing Battle with Cancer, Childhood Christmas Myths and Farming in Rhodesia In our weekly call with the family...

Introduction This week there has been some movement on the health front. My surgeon has lined up an appointment on the 11th of January...

Introduction In this week’s blog, I bring into focus the three different subjects I will concentrate on in future, as I indicated in my...

There is very little new on the medical front this week. I will, therefore give you an insight into my daily medication routine and how I...

This week I’ve had some good news in regard to my medical condition. I am also talking a little bit about my father and our relationship....