Tuesday, December 16
George Dubbya dodges Cruise Missile
Quick reflexes by the Prez.
Bush says at the end "It doesn't matter, it's a size 10 shoe"
Classix !!
Tuesday, November 11
Tuesday, September 30
Monday, March 31
Weekend
Busy.
We had a market stall at the Latrobe Sunday Market yesterday. We did pretty good at the end. Certainly will help pay a few things off. My videos sold like hot cakes as did most of the girls crap. Got rid of my 2 bookshelves as well. Took me 3 car trips to take it to the market BUT only 1 trip to cart it all home.
Sold the Magna yesterday as well. Only lost $50. Glad to be rid of it.
Bought another Camira (1985 JD) on Friday. Picking it up on Tuesday from Melton. It will go straight onto the road as my JE is nearly kapput. Have got 55,000 kms out of it though so it has done the job for the last 2 years.
Girls got back last night. Had fun at the footy (ESS v. GEEL - Telstra Dome, Cats by 99pts).
Jaiden returned yesterday arvo with Rob in tow.
Picked up Nugget (Cat) off Graeme on Saturday. He is settling in well. Does meow a bit though.
Has been a huge weekend. Was very very tired last night. Had to sort Ang out with the finances. It is her responsibilty. If a week goes by and Im not borrowing money from AMX, it's a successful week.
We had a market stall at the Latrobe Sunday Market yesterday. We did pretty good at the end. Certainly will help pay a few things off. My videos sold like hot cakes as did most of the girls crap. Got rid of my 2 bookshelves as well. Took me 3 car trips to take it to the market BUT only 1 trip to cart it all home.
Sold the Magna yesterday as well. Only lost $50. Glad to be rid of it.
Bought another Camira (1985 JD) on Friday. Picking it up on Tuesday from Melton. It will go straight onto the road as my JE is nearly kapput. Have got 55,000 kms out of it though so it has done the job for the last 2 years.
Girls got back last night. Had fun at the footy (ESS v. GEEL - Telstra Dome, Cats by 99pts).
Jaiden returned yesterday arvo with Rob in tow.
Picked up Nugget (Cat) off Graeme on Saturday. He is settling in well. Does meow a bit though.
Has been a huge weekend. Was very very tired last night. Had to sort Ang out with the finances. It is her responsibilty. If a week goes by and Im not borrowing money from AMX, it's a successful week.
Thursday, March 27
Don't do that....
Hi,
I have become ultra lazy with this blog. Don't really have the time to post anything anymore.
Quick re-cap on the weeks gone by.
Called the Son-I-Never-Knew last week. Currently living up in Wodonga (NSW border) with relatives due to trying to burn Bitches house down. Poor kid. He seemed somewhat better than when I last talked to him but did crap on about the supernatural (ghosts, night visions) a bit. For an 8 year old to talk about those things means he could be in for a rough mental life later on. Bitch wont EVER concede for him to take medication as meds are evil. I will continue to call him when I can and see what becomes of it. Can't walk away now (although I would very much like to).
On the homefront things have progressed. Had some dramas last week as Ang spent over the budget and I had to borrow money from AMX to cover the house payment. She slipped up. I was initially ropeable for the day but did calm down after going to work and talking to Mary (who put things into context). Since then I have given control of the household finances to her. She has this responsibility and hopefully it will give her more confidence (ie. Balls and Brains). Jaiden has been gone since Friday and I don't know when he is coming back (at friends). The girls spent the weekend with Ang's parents and we all met up on Sunday at Auntie Roseannes. Had a good day. I took the night off work (Sunday) as I was totally fa-rooted and my car was playing up.
We took Jessica to the Health Centre last week. She weighs in at 6.8kgs (close to 14 pounds). Valerie told us that she can tell that we are good parents basically, Jessica is very happy / healthy. The last few days has been trying with Jess though. We think she is a little off at the moment. Sounds weezy at times and not her usual self. We went to the Qwacks yesterday and Al Mayahe gave Jess the thumbs up.
He didnt give me the thumbs up though. Told me to cut out all salt as my blood pressure is high. My testosterone levels are below the norm to boot. I have been having more headaches and now chest pains. Plus a plethora of other tid bits going awry within myself. I am falling apart it seems. I need to take better care of myself. Stat.
Other than that, I have listed the Magna for sale on eBay. I came to the conclusion - when am I ever going to have a spare $500 to fix it up for a RWC. Being a manual as well puts me off. Ang has been purchasing a few things for Jess from eBay as well. Clothes, etc.
The weather has turned at long last. Cooler in the mornings and milder through the day. I fucking hate Summer anyway.
I have become ultra lazy with this blog. Don't really have the time to post anything anymore.
Quick re-cap on the weeks gone by.
Called the Son-I-Never-Knew last week. Currently living up in Wodonga (NSW border) with relatives due to trying to burn Bitches house down. Poor kid. He seemed somewhat better than when I last talked to him but did crap on about the supernatural (ghosts, night visions) a bit. For an 8 year old to talk about those things means he could be in for a rough mental life later on. Bitch wont EVER concede for him to take medication as meds are evil. I will continue to call him when I can and see what becomes of it. Can't walk away now (although I would very much like to).
On the homefront things have progressed. Had some dramas last week as Ang spent over the budget and I had to borrow money from AMX to cover the house payment. She slipped up. I was initially ropeable for the day but did calm down after going to work and talking to Mary (who put things into context). Since then I have given control of the household finances to her. She has this responsibility and hopefully it will give her more confidence (ie. Balls and Brains). Jaiden has been gone since Friday and I don't know when he is coming back (at friends). The girls spent the weekend with Ang's parents and we all met up on Sunday at Auntie Roseannes. Had a good day. I took the night off work (Sunday) as I was totally fa-rooted and my car was playing up.
We took Jessica to the Health Centre last week. She weighs in at 6.8kgs (close to 14 pounds). Valerie told us that she can tell that we are good parents basically, Jessica is very happy / healthy. The last few days has been trying with Jess though. We think she is a little off at the moment. Sounds weezy at times and not her usual self. We went to the Qwacks yesterday and Al Mayahe gave Jess the thumbs up.
He didnt give me the thumbs up though. Told me to cut out all salt as my blood pressure is high. My testosterone levels are below the norm to boot. I have been having more headaches and now chest pains. Plus a plethora of other tid bits going awry within myself. I am falling apart it seems. I need to take better care of myself. Stat.
Other than that, I have listed the Magna for sale on eBay. I came to the conclusion - when am I ever going to have a spare $500 to fix it up for a RWC. Being a manual as well puts me off. Ang has been purchasing a few things for Jess from eBay as well. Clothes, etc.
The weather has turned at long last. Cooler in the mornings and milder through the day. I fucking hate Summer anyway.
Saturday, March 22
Tuesday, March 18
Monday, March 17
It's Hot, you Sonafabitch
Yes, cor blimey, the HEAT !!!
40 on Friday, 40 yesterday and another day headed into the 40's today. Doesn't help when you work in a Pizza Shop where there is an open oven to boot. Jesus. It will be cooler after Wednesday.
Work is going swimmingly.
Jess is growing up fast.
The other kids are behaving. Jaiden won't get off the computer. He will hate me when I revert to dial-up come late April.
Ang is a trooper. Is the backbone of the house. I am so lucky to have found as someone as special as her.
That's all. Too hot to think let alone type shit.
40 on Friday, 40 yesterday and another day headed into the 40's today. Doesn't help when you work in a Pizza Shop where there is an open oven to boot. Jesus. It will be cooler after Wednesday.
Work is going swimmingly.
Jess is growing up fast.
The other kids are behaving. Jaiden won't get off the computer. He will hate me when I revert to dial-up come late April.
Ang is a trooper. Is the backbone of the house. I am so lucky to have found as someone as special as her.
That's all. Too hot to think let alone type shit.
Sunday, March 9
Who shot Who in the What Now ?
Hullo,
Another week rolls by.
Jess has discovered Cola. We only give her a sip - but she loves it. Will watch the can your drinking from with an eagle eye. If you put the can close to her she will reach out and try and grab it. Put it close to her mouth and the sucking reaction comes in. Very funny. She now knows what dinner time is too. Will start cracking it big time when the foodage goes onto the table. I think she wants to see what we are all doing. Ang is giving her a little of our foods (ie. Mashed potatoes, soft maleable foods). She has been excellent. I have been spending a lot of time with her. One smile makes my day worthwhile. Awwwzzz.
Ang has been cracking down on the Jai/Paige/Sarah like a Kommandant in a Prison Camp. They have had the run of the house for too long. Be hard now - they will grow up and respect us later. I was shite scared of my old man when I was a kid. I have the utmost of respect for him now. Rules and boundaries set up a child for a balanced later life. There is hope yet. Jaiden has been the laziest little shit for the last 2 weeks. Sits all day on the computer and WILL not lift a hand around the house. We are going initiate a 7 day Spreadsheet for him. X means No good, O means Ok and a + means he has gone above his duties. If the + outweight the other signs at the end of the week, means he gets $10 pocketmoney. If there are more O's only $5 and if there are more X's - gets cactus, nadda. This shite of sitting on the computer all day has to end. I am close to getting rid of the Net or in the least, going back to the Dial-Up.
It has become painfully clear that anything electronical (Computer mostly) is a drug to Jaiden. He cannot live without it. Seriously. I am not shitting you here. Take it away from him and he reacts like a drug addict. He needs to get out of the bloody house and do something.
The girls have been Ok I guess. I am trying to be more patient with them. Sorta lost it a bit yesterday. But today is another day.
Ang is my rock. Without her I am lost. Love her to bits.
I am now working 6 nights a week. Picked up Maccas Thursday shift. He has another job and when he works at PizzaBoys will only be there for 2 hours. It suxs. Means I will probably be doing close to 30 hours per week now. Means more $$$$ to pay off relatives (NZ, Loans) and other assorted scallywag things (Bills, Mortgage, etc etc).
I bought a new car (with the help of my Dad) during the week just gone. A 1989 TP Magna on Dual Fuel (woot!). Needs a few things done to it (just cosmetics) before it gets on the road. It is a Manual to boot so that means I have to get used to Shifting gears (such a lazy bastard that I am). It has 259,000 kms on the clock but when I went to check it out I took Graeme (From PizzaBoys) with me. He gave me the Thumbs Up. Got it for a steal as well.... $400. Gives me a project for the next couple of months.
My New Car (1989 Magna)
I have been working in the Garden more of late. Clearing shit that is getting beyond the joke. Ang has slackened off out there. Not her fault. I am taking up the slack. I just usually cut the grass and there about ends my garden work. Not now. I do actually enjoy it though.
Well thats it... Woke up at 4am this morning thanx to my crook back. Might trade mine in for a younger model (my back, not my wife, hehe).
Enjoy life, you never know what is around the corner.....
Another week rolls by.
Jess has discovered Cola. We only give her a sip - but she loves it. Will watch the can your drinking from with an eagle eye. If you put the can close to her she will reach out and try and grab it. Put it close to her mouth and the sucking reaction comes in. Very funny. She now knows what dinner time is too. Will start cracking it big time when the foodage goes onto the table. I think she wants to see what we are all doing. Ang is giving her a little of our foods (ie. Mashed potatoes, soft maleable foods). She has been excellent. I have been spending a lot of time with her. One smile makes my day worthwhile. Awwwzzz.
Ang has been cracking down on the Jai/Paige/Sarah like a Kommandant in a Prison Camp. They have had the run of the house for too long. Be hard now - they will grow up and respect us later. I was shite scared of my old man when I was a kid. I have the utmost of respect for him now. Rules and boundaries set up a child for a balanced later life. There is hope yet. Jaiden has been the laziest little shit for the last 2 weeks. Sits all day on the computer and WILL not lift a hand around the house. We are going initiate a 7 day Spreadsheet for him. X means No good, O means Ok and a + means he has gone above his duties. If the + outweight the other signs at the end of the week, means he gets $10 pocketmoney. If there are more O's only $5 and if there are more X's - gets cactus, nadda. This shite of sitting on the computer all day has to end. I am close to getting rid of the Net or in the least, going back to the Dial-Up.
It has become painfully clear that anything electronical (Computer mostly) is a drug to Jaiden. He cannot live without it. Seriously. I am not shitting you here. Take it away from him and he reacts like a drug addict. He needs to get out of the bloody house and do something.
The girls have been Ok I guess. I am trying to be more patient with them. Sorta lost it a bit yesterday. But today is another day.
Ang is my rock. Without her I am lost. Love her to bits.
I am now working 6 nights a week. Picked up Maccas Thursday shift. He has another job and when he works at PizzaBoys will only be there for 2 hours. It suxs. Means I will probably be doing close to 30 hours per week now. Means more $$$$ to pay off relatives (NZ, Loans) and other assorted scallywag things (Bills, Mortgage, etc etc).
I bought a new car (with the help of my Dad) during the week just gone. A 1989 TP Magna on Dual Fuel (woot!). Needs a few things done to it (just cosmetics) before it gets on the road. It is a Manual to boot so that means I have to get used to Shifting gears (such a lazy bastard that I am). It has 259,000 kms on the clock but when I went to check it out I took Graeme (From PizzaBoys) with me. He gave me the Thumbs Up. Got it for a steal as well.... $400. Gives me a project for the next couple of months.
My New Car (1989 Magna)
I have been working in the Garden more of late. Clearing shit that is getting beyond the joke. Ang has slackened off out there. Not her fault. I am taking up the slack. I just usually cut the grass and there about ends my garden work. Not now. I do actually enjoy it though.
Well thats it... Woke up at 4am this morning thanx to my crook back. Might trade mine in for a younger model (my back, not my wife, hehe).
Enjoy life, you never know what is around the corner.....
Friday, March 7
Tuesday, March 4
Roy smashes Boy
This happened in tonights (4/3/08) 2nd ODI final between Australia & India at the Gabba. Andrew Symonds shirtfronts streaker (cue Benny Hill music). Richie Benaud commentates as per his usual excellence "he went the wrong way". Classix !!
Home, sweet home
They're back !!
So glad. I missed being at the actual gate when they arrived on Friday as the AirNZ plane touched down 25 minutes early. Ang wasn't happy with me but that was due to the girls playing up on the flight home. Airport parking turned out to be only $2 which enabled me to buy them some McChuckas on the way home. We popped in at my parents as the Monash was a nightmare according to radio news. We all met my brothers son, Xavier. What a little shit he is. You can really tell he is an only child. Xavier became really jealous of Jessica because my mum held Jess for the majority of the time whilst there. He was poking Jess, threw a mini tantrum and would not share the toys at my parents with Sarah/Paige. Naughty.
We left and after getting some McCrappies headed over to Ang's parents in Hallam. Gave them their alcohol and got our smokes. They were pretty sick (cold/flu). After the 20 minute pitstop we piled back into faithful Mira (my car) and drove to Drouin to drop off the girls at their fathers for the weekend. We then hit the road for home and arrived back in the Valley at 10:30pm ish. Saturday was spent cuddling wifey and Jess. SO was Sunday, Monday, lol.
It was Ang's birthday on Sunday. I got her a nice card and a beautiful photo frame with butterflies around it. I didn't have the most money - but it's the thought that counts. Her birthday present was the trip to NZ. Jaiden forget his Mums birthday (and she is not too pleased, let me tell you).
SO, life begins to return to normal from now. We will be behind the 8-Ball for the next 6-8 weeks paying back Ang's parents ($720) and other assorted bills ($500 odd). Compact that with House/Car/Food.... Dada will be doing many closes at work.
Yub Yub.
So glad. I missed being at the actual gate when they arrived on Friday as the AirNZ plane touched down 25 minutes early. Ang wasn't happy with me but that was due to the girls playing up on the flight home. Airport parking turned out to be only $2 which enabled me to buy them some McChuckas on the way home. We popped in at my parents as the Monash was a nightmare according to radio news. We all met my brothers son, Xavier. What a little shit he is. You can really tell he is an only child. Xavier became really jealous of Jessica because my mum held Jess for the majority of the time whilst there. He was poking Jess, threw a mini tantrum and would not share the toys at my parents with Sarah/Paige. Naughty.
We left and after getting some McCrappies headed over to Ang's parents in Hallam. Gave them their alcohol and got our smokes. They were pretty sick (cold/flu). After the 20 minute pitstop we piled back into faithful Mira (my car) and drove to Drouin to drop off the girls at their fathers for the weekend. We then hit the road for home and arrived back in the Valley at 10:30pm ish. Saturday was spent cuddling wifey and Jess. SO was Sunday, Monday, lol.
It was Ang's birthday on Sunday. I got her a nice card and a beautiful photo frame with butterflies around it. I didn't have the most money - but it's the thought that counts. Her birthday present was the trip to NZ. Jaiden forget his Mums birthday (and she is not too pleased, let me tell you).
SO, life begins to return to normal from now. We will be behind the 8-Ball for the next 6-8 weeks paying back Ang's parents ($720) and other assorted bills ($500 odd). Compact that with House/Car/Food.... Dada will be doing many closes at work.
Yub Yub.
Monday, February 25
Slow Motion Lighter
No wonder why my nose hairs get singed....
*** Thanxs to Jon for inspiring me via BoobyWaterBalloonSloMo ***
Sunday, February 24
Bowl me over
Well.
Myself and Jaiden have been TenPin bowling twice since Thursday. On our first visit we bowled 3 games. I averaged 127 (137 high score) and the boy averaged 75 (79 high). We went again yesterday and I averaged 139 (155 high) and Jai averaged 81 (99 high) over another 3 games.
It is very enjoyable. I am thinking of maybe joining a league with some co-workers from PizzaBoys. Andy has shown an interest and maybe a few others as well.
You can also buy Bulk games. 10 games for $38. Might have to do that.
I will endeavour to take the boy there once a week from now on. Gives us time out of the house and we can try and do some Male Bonding. He doesn't have a father figure in his life. We shall see what becomes of it all, anyway.
Apart from that I've been calling Ang once a day over the last few days. Missing them terribly. Only 5 days to go now. I nearly cry when she puts Jessica on the phone. Jessica knows it's me. Last night whilst on delivery I got an egg thrown at my car. I thought it was a rock as it hit with some force. Damn punk arse kids. It would be something that I would've done when I was a teenager. Not so funny now though. Guess it is my Karma.
Working tonight/Monday/Wednesday/Thursday and then the ladies wil be home. Yay.
Getting Graeme (From work) to clean my Air Filter at 9am this morning. And then maybe heading to the Sunday Crap Market here in Morwell for a browse. That's about it....
Myself and Jaiden have been TenPin bowling twice since Thursday. On our first visit we bowled 3 games. I averaged 127 (137 high score) and the boy averaged 75 (79 high). We went again yesterday and I averaged 139 (155 high) and Jai averaged 81 (99 high) over another 3 games.
It is very enjoyable. I am thinking of maybe joining a league with some co-workers from PizzaBoys. Andy has shown an interest and maybe a few others as well.
You can also buy Bulk games. 10 games for $38. Might have to do that.
I will endeavour to take the boy there once a week from now on. Gives us time out of the house and we can try and do some Male Bonding. He doesn't have a father figure in his life. We shall see what becomes of it all, anyway.
Apart from that I've been calling Ang once a day over the last few days. Missing them terribly. Only 5 days to go now. I nearly cry when she puts Jessica on the phone. Jessica knows it's me. Last night whilst on delivery I got an egg thrown at my car. I thought it was a rock as it hit with some force. Damn punk arse kids. It would be something that I would've done when I was a teenager. Not so funny now though. Guess it is my Karma.
Working tonight/Monday/Wednesday/Thursday and then the ladies wil be home. Yay.
Getting Graeme (From work) to clean my Air Filter at 9am this morning. And then maybe heading to the Sunday Crap Market here in Morwell for a browse. That's about it....
Saturday, February 23
Sad Sack
:(
6 days till they get back.
I am not myself without them here. Sad and lonely. I work which helps some. Is hard during the day when I am here by myself. Trying to keep busy but it is hard at times. Sleeping is hard as I have no-one to snuggle close to.
I talked to Ang / Jess this morning. Missing them a bunch.
Now where did I put that Time Machine??
6 days till they get back.
I am not myself without them here. Sad and lonely. I work which helps some. Is hard during the day when I am here by myself. Trying to keep busy but it is hard at times. Sleeping is hard as I have no-one to snuggle close to.
I talked to Ang / Jess this morning. Missing them a bunch.
Now where did I put that Time Machine??
Friday, February 22
Thursday, February 21
Im a lazy git
Yes, I am.
My special women (Ang & Jess) and Paige/Sarah flew out to New Zealand on Monday.
Im so lonely and sad that they are gone. That's what love is. An ache in the pit of your stomach when those that are precious to you are not around. I am coping Ok I guess. Have been attacking the backyard with renewed vigour. Have booked in a 3m Skip for next Wednesday ($140 for a week). We are going to have a veggie patch at one end of the backyard along the garage and a Japanese style garden near the house. White pebbles / Rake garden. Shall be nice (I hope). The work has begun anyway... Need the $$$$ for the project. Will not be wasting my work money at the TAB like yesterday ($70 down the drain) in the future. Need goals to work towards.
Brother Andrew (Fruitloop) came back to the Valley with me after I dropped the ladies off on Monday. What a moocher he is. I sent him packing yesterday.
There were dramas with the flight out from Tullamarine on Monday. The cargo doors would not close which delayed the flight by 2 hours. Stuffed up the adjoining flight to Nelson in the evening. Ang told me that Air NZ were excellent in accomodating her needs. They gave her a $30 food voucher at Tullamarine and even paid all expenses for an overnight stay in Auckland. That was good. Will be writing them a Big thank-you email when they get back.
Myself and Jaiden are going off TenPin bowling tonight. 3 games for $30. Not too bad. Gets us out of the house and doing something together. He looks after himself and we hardly say 2 words to each other when we are close. I like it that way. Gives the Boy independence and a chance to take care of himself. I was at that age (I think?). He has been excellent. The house has not burnt to the ground whilst I am at work - So that is a positive.
Work has been Ok as well. So far have done 9 hours this week. Will probably end up doing close to 25 hours for the week. Will help pay for the Skip next week anyhoo.
Well, that's about it from my end. Until next time, Ciao.
My special women (Ang & Jess) and Paige/Sarah flew out to New Zealand on Monday.
Im so lonely and sad that they are gone. That's what love is. An ache in the pit of your stomach when those that are precious to you are not around. I am coping Ok I guess. Have been attacking the backyard with renewed vigour. Have booked in a 3m Skip for next Wednesday ($140 for a week). We are going to have a veggie patch at one end of the backyard along the garage and a Japanese style garden near the house. White pebbles / Rake garden. Shall be nice (I hope). The work has begun anyway... Need the $$$$ for the project. Will not be wasting my work money at the TAB like yesterday ($70 down the drain) in the future. Need goals to work towards.
Brother Andrew (Fruitloop) came back to the Valley with me after I dropped the ladies off on Monday. What a moocher he is. I sent him packing yesterday.
There were dramas with the flight out from Tullamarine on Monday. The cargo doors would not close which delayed the flight by 2 hours. Stuffed up the adjoining flight to Nelson in the evening. Ang told me that Air NZ were excellent in accomodating her needs. They gave her a $30 food voucher at Tullamarine and even paid all expenses for an overnight stay in Auckland. That was good. Will be writing them a Big thank-you email when they get back.
Myself and Jaiden are going off TenPin bowling tonight. 3 games for $30. Not too bad. Gets us out of the house and doing something together. He looks after himself and we hardly say 2 words to each other when we are close. I like it that way. Gives the Boy independence and a chance to take care of himself. I was at that age (I think?). He has been excellent. The house has not burnt to the ground whilst I am at work - So that is a positive.
Work has been Ok as well. So far have done 9 hours this week. Will probably end up doing close to 25 hours for the week. Will help pay for the Skip next week anyhoo.
Well, that's about it from my end. Until next time, Ciao.
Sunday, February 10
Saturday, February 9
All clear
Got the results from my CT scan yesterday.
No tumors or adenomas up there, thank the gods. Just need to get my bloodwork back and see if any of my hormones/chemicals are out of whack.
If not, it will be a simple Med change to fix my sky-high prolactin level.
Phew... Good.
On other news got a new exhaust fitted to the Mira yesterday. Purring like a kitten again. And I worked till midnight last night. Jessica woke me at 3am and then again at 630am. Whenever she sleeps in the bed with us I have a horrible nights sleep.
Bah.
No tumors or adenomas up there, thank the gods. Just need to get my bloodwork back and see if any of my hormones/chemicals are out of whack.
If not, it will be a simple Med change to fix my sky-high prolactin level.
Phew... Good.
On other news got a new exhaust fitted to the Mira yesterday. Purring like a kitten again. And I worked till midnight last night. Jessica woke me at 3am and then again at 630am. Whenever she sleeps in the bed with us I have a horrible nights sleep.
Bah.
Wednesday, February 6
CT Scan
Some bad news yesterday for me.
After seeing my GP (Al Mayahe) we found out that my Prolactin levels are off the charts. A normal range is between 80-300. My levels are at 596 !!
He then asked if I suffered from headaches. I told him not so much headaches but certainly pressure in the skull. He rushed off and called a specialist. In the end we had bad news or bad news.
Might be tumours OR adenomas on my pituitary / hypothalamus gland in my brain. Not so good.
I had the CT scan at Traralgon in the afternoon and will get the results either today or tomorrow. Might be nothing more than my medication causing the problems BUT might be something more sinister. Certainly would explain alotta shit going on with me at the moment (ie. tiredness, sleep patterns, nausea, seein black spots in my vision).
Will update this once I know more.
After seeing my GP (Al Mayahe) we found out that my Prolactin levels are off the charts. A normal range is between 80-300. My levels are at 596 !!
He then asked if I suffered from headaches. I told him not so much headaches but certainly pressure in the skull. He rushed off and called a specialist. In the end we had bad news or bad news.
Might be tumours OR adenomas on my pituitary / hypothalamus gland in my brain. Not so good.
I had the CT scan at Traralgon in the afternoon and will get the results either today or tomorrow. Might be nothing more than my medication causing the problems BUT might be something more sinister. Certainly would explain alotta shit going on with me at the moment (ie. tiredness, sleep patterns, nausea, seein black spots in my vision).
Will update this once I know more.
Monday, February 4
Hmmmm
Jesus.
I've been anchored down of late. Too much shite on my mind. A lot of stress be it either money, the house or the kids. Ang understands me well and we talk openly about the problems which is excellent. If one festers one cannot heal.
My main worries have been been, I guess, money. Always not enough to go around. I earn over $400 a week from work yet it seems every week it is spent before I have it. Not good. We are still recovering from the Xmas/School Holiday period. Has been a total (if not disastrous) wipeout. Apart from that I've been totally avoiding what to do with the fruit of my discarded loins (Byron). I have come to the conclusion that I am never going to be close to him and I don't want to fuck up his/and his parents life by being part of it. Hmmm. This is a toughy. I will make the decision when it becomes clear to me. We are dealing with the Paige dilemma as we speak. We saw her counsellor last Thursday and she seems nice. Time will tell with this one as we are at a total loss with what to do with Paige. She is (if she continues as she is) going to have a hell of a hard time as she grows up. Poor kid.
I feel as though I am not passionate enough with Angela. I wish to hell I could be more of a good husband. I feel as though I am being a cold hearted bastard at times. It isn't me though - it is my defunct genes. Damn parents. I will continue to make an effort to be a loving, caring man. Just takes some extra effort at times with all this other stuff going on. We sorta come last (me and her) in the greater scope of things/life. We talk and air things out which is great. I love her to death and would do anything for her.
Jessica is a terror. A beautiful, snuggly bum terror at that. Steals my heart with a flash of her mischievious grin/smile. Another soul that I would lay my life down for.
I guess I understand what love is. It is when you cannot go without the special people in your life and that there is an ache in your heart when you are away. My late cat (Millie) falls into this category as well. Funny it seems that I was so close to her, but she was my little companion when times were at there darkest (1997-2003). RIP old girl. I miss you.
Well, what more can I lay down... I guess I feel like a battery operating on empty at the moment. I reach deep and find the guts to keep doing it. Always will. My special ladies in my life give me meaning and the will to keep going. Awww.
I've been anchored down of late. Too much shite on my mind. A lot of stress be it either money, the house or the kids. Ang understands me well and we talk openly about the problems which is excellent. If one festers one cannot heal.
My main worries have been been, I guess, money. Always not enough to go around. I earn over $400 a week from work yet it seems every week it is spent before I have it. Not good. We are still recovering from the Xmas/School Holiday period. Has been a total (if not disastrous) wipeout. Apart from that I've been totally avoiding what to do with the fruit of my discarded loins (Byron). I have come to the conclusion that I am never going to be close to him and I don't want to fuck up his/and his parents life by being part of it. Hmmm. This is a toughy. I will make the decision when it becomes clear to me. We are dealing with the Paige dilemma as we speak. We saw her counsellor last Thursday and she seems nice. Time will tell with this one as we are at a total loss with what to do with Paige. She is (if she continues as she is) going to have a hell of a hard time as she grows up. Poor kid.
I feel as though I am not passionate enough with Angela. I wish to hell I could be more of a good husband. I feel as though I am being a cold hearted bastard at times. It isn't me though - it is my defunct genes. Damn parents. I will continue to make an effort to be a loving, caring man. Just takes some extra effort at times with all this other stuff going on. We sorta come last (me and her) in the greater scope of things/life. We talk and air things out which is great. I love her to death and would do anything for her.
Jessica is a terror. A beautiful, snuggly bum terror at that. Steals my heart with a flash of her mischievious grin/smile. Another soul that I would lay my life down for.
I guess I understand what love is. It is when you cannot go without the special people in your life and that there is an ache in your heart when you are away. My late cat (Millie) falls into this category as well. Funny it seems that I was so close to her, but she was my little companion when times were at there darkest (1997-2003). RIP old girl. I miss you.
Well, what more can I lay down... I guess I feel like a battery operating on empty at the moment. I reach deep and find the guts to keep doing it. Always will. My special ladies in my life give me meaning and the will to keep going. Awww.
Sunday, February 3
Saturday, February 2
Ooh la la (cricket)
Hmmm. I used to be an umpire, did I not?? Why, oh why could I not get a gig in this game...?
Thursday, January 31
Weekly whinge
Well well....
What a week and a half it's been down here.
Jessica is growing up fast. Too fast. Has conversations via baby talk (goo-goo-gah-gah) with everyone. We had a major scare over a week ago when she stopped breathing while I was at work. I rushed home and sort of blasted everyone in blind panic. The ambos were 5 minutes behind me and checked her over. They then took her to LRH (hospital) for observation. After 3 hours we were sent home with an OK. I took the girls with me and that turned into a nightmare as Paige decided to throw one of her hissy fits over not sitting on the bed. Jesus. Since then Jessica has been excellent. Starting to sleep regularily through the night, much to our appreciation.
On to other pressing matters.
Paige is a nightmare. I now call her the Black Hole, as you cannot escape her. She demands the centre of attention (even at the hospital where her sister nearly had died). We are seeing a counsellor today to get her some much needed help. I think it's all a Father complex. Dickhead might not mean to cause the damage to her, but deep down we think something has happened to Paige in the past from her father. She carries on like a Pork Chop at the best of times and will still go up and down like a yo-yo. I found out the other night that Ang is a mess because of Paige. A total reminder of what her Father used to be. Like father like daughter. We give thanks to Dickhead that he doesn't give a rats arse about Sarah and will not fuck up her life.
They have gone back to school as of yesterday. What a fucking long summer holiday it was....
Work has been great. More hours, more tips means more moolah for the house. Last night I saved a Kookaburra that was in the middle of the road at Hazelwood North. I rang the Wildlife hotline and passed on the details. Seemed very stunned. I average about $450 a week from working 5 nights per week. All good..
Jaiden goes back to school this Monday. He has been excellent of late.
Our efforts to roll the car loan into the house loan is turning into a disaster. The damn RAMS guy (Elliot) at Traralgon is a useless bastard. If it doesn't work we will try again with another Bank. Probably Bendigo Bank.
I have become more relaxed over the past few days. I have been on knife's edge over money worries and have let it get to me and affect my relationship with Ang and the girls. I do a little "serenity now" and I relax. Can't let these worries impact the house. Throw the chips into the air and where they fall we deal with them.
My car is a piece of shite and needs a molotov or 2 to improve it. I am going to drive it into the ground before buying a new one. Just another $500 bomb I will get as well. No point getting something good with my work.
I've sold my PS2 via eBay this week. I dont play it anymore and we needed the extra cashola. Got $200 for it. I might get an Atari 2600... lol, Old skool.
We had some dramas yesterday with Ang's car loan going out without us having the money in her account. After selling my body on the main street of Morwell I came up with the cash - all for the car payment to bounce later in the day. Jesus H Christ. That car kills us at the end of every month. Just a total wipeout. Ahh, what can one do....
That's it for now.... until next we meet, May the force be with you....
What a week and a half it's been down here.
Jessica is growing up fast. Too fast. Has conversations via baby talk (goo-goo-gah-gah) with everyone. We had a major scare over a week ago when she stopped breathing while I was at work. I rushed home and sort of blasted everyone in blind panic. The ambos were 5 minutes behind me and checked her over. They then took her to LRH (hospital) for observation. After 3 hours we were sent home with an OK. I took the girls with me and that turned into a nightmare as Paige decided to throw one of her hissy fits over not sitting on the bed. Jesus. Since then Jessica has been excellent. Starting to sleep regularily through the night, much to our appreciation.
On to other pressing matters.
Paige is a nightmare. I now call her the Black Hole, as you cannot escape her. She demands the centre of attention (even at the hospital where her sister nearly had died). We are seeing a counsellor today to get her some much needed help. I think it's all a Father complex. Dickhead might not mean to cause the damage to her, but deep down we think something has happened to Paige in the past from her father. She carries on like a Pork Chop at the best of times and will still go up and down like a yo-yo. I found out the other night that Ang is a mess because of Paige. A total reminder of what her Father used to be. Like father like daughter. We give thanks to Dickhead that he doesn't give a rats arse about Sarah and will not fuck up her life.
They have gone back to school as of yesterday. What a fucking long summer holiday it was....
Work has been great. More hours, more tips means more moolah for the house. Last night I saved a Kookaburra that was in the middle of the road at Hazelwood North. I rang the Wildlife hotline and passed on the details. Seemed very stunned. I average about $450 a week from working 5 nights per week. All good..
Jaiden goes back to school this Monday. He has been excellent of late.
Our efforts to roll the car loan into the house loan is turning into a disaster. The damn RAMS guy (Elliot) at Traralgon is a useless bastard. If it doesn't work we will try again with another Bank. Probably Bendigo Bank.
I have become more relaxed over the past few days. I have been on knife's edge over money worries and have let it get to me and affect my relationship with Ang and the girls. I do a little "serenity now" and I relax. Can't let these worries impact the house. Throw the chips into the air and where they fall we deal with them.
My car is a piece of shite and needs a molotov or 2 to improve it. I am going to drive it into the ground before buying a new one. Just another $500 bomb I will get as well. No point getting something good with my work.
I've sold my PS2 via eBay this week. I dont play it anymore and we needed the extra cashola. Got $200 for it. I might get an Atari 2600... lol, Old skool.
We had some dramas yesterday with Ang's car loan going out without us having the money in her account. After selling my body on the main street of Morwell I came up with the cash - all for the car payment to bounce later in the day. Jesus H Christ. That car kills us at the end of every month. Just a total wipeout. Ahh, what can one do....
That's it for now.... until next we meet, May the force be with you....
Tuesday, January 22
Sunday, January 20
More shifts coming
Was informed last night that one of the workers at Pizza Boys has quit.
I will be picking up his Saturday night shift from now on. This means an extra $60-$80 per week for the household. All good.
On other news, our attempt at rolling Ang's car loan into the house loan has hit a few snags. My weekly earnings are void as I have not been working for 12 months. We have to go on Ang's work and her letters of offer from companies here in Gippsland. If we are successful in getting the car into the house loan it'll mean we save an extra $250 per month on average. She will then sell the Explorer and get something practical for the whole family (7-8 seater).
Jessica is growing up fast. She is starting to roll onto her side and will shuffle on her back. If you put her down and leave her for 10 minutes and come back she will have moved. Pretty funny.
The girls are currently at their fathers until later today. We are going to get Paige counselling to deal with her ever present mood swings. We are sick of how she carries on. She needs help. Sarah is getting over a Viral rash and is going well. Jaiden has been doing more around the house which is excellent. We all learnt something when that Kid was down here. Just hope it continues.
I will be picking up his Saturday night shift from now on. This means an extra $60-$80 per week for the household. All good.
On other news, our attempt at rolling Ang's car loan into the house loan has hit a few snags. My weekly earnings are void as I have not been working for 12 months. We have to go on Ang's work and her letters of offer from companies here in Gippsland. If we are successful in getting the car into the house loan it'll mean we save an extra $250 per month on average. She will then sell the Explorer and get something practical for the whole family (7-8 seater).
Jessica is growing up fast. She is starting to roll onto her side and will shuffle on her back. If you put her down and leave her for 10 minutes and come back she will have moved. Pretty funny.
The girls are currently at their fathers until later today. We are going to get Paige counselling to deal with her ever present mood swings. We are sick of how she carries on. She needs help. Sarah is getting over a Viral rash and is going well. Jaiden has been doing more around the house which is excellent. We all learnt something when that Kid was down here. Just hope it continues.
Wednesday, January 16
Go home.....
Byron was taken home on Monday.
He hit Paige on Sunday night. It took me 5 hours to drive to Wedderburn and then 5 hours home. I am still recovering today.
So disappointing.....
He hit Paige on Sunday night. It took me 5 hours to drive to Wedderburn and then 5 hours home. I am still recovering today.
So disappointing.....
Sunday, January 13
Houston, We have a problem...
Slight hiccup at home.
Byron is almost out of control. Thinks he can do what he likes, doesn't listen to anyone and won't do as he's told. I can see why he gets the belt across the legs at home. He is a smart arse to boot as well.
A very pushy kid. Tell him one thing, he will do the complete oposite. He has pissed Jaiden off no end. Initially Jai was very lenient and willing to give Byron some leeway. Not anymore. He thinks that whatever is Jaiden's - is his. PS2 games, etc etc. I am going to take my PS2 out of the spare room where he is sleeping as a reminder to him that when he is down here, he lives by our rules. He cannot continue to think he runs the show.
The way he speaks to us all is very demeaning and arrogant. The way he speaks to the girls is downright hostile. As I have always said - treat others as you yourself would like to be treated. This is not good. In fact, I can't wait till Thursday when he is gone. Just so that the house goes back to it's normal routines. He is a fly in the oinment at the moment. A screwdriver in the spanner set. He needs to find his niche here and accept that.
This hulabaloo of thinking he can do whatever the fuck he likes - will end today. I will sort him out. End of story.....
Byron is almost out of control. Thinks he can do what he likes, doesn't listen to anyone and won't do as he's told. I can see why he gets the belt across the legs at home. He is a smart arse to boot as well.
A very pushy kid. Tell him one thing, he will do the complete oposite. He has pissed Jaiden off no end. Initially Jai was very lenient and willing to give Byron some leeway. Not anymore. He thinks that whatever is Jaiden's - is his. PS2 games, etc etc. I am going to take my PS2 out of the spare room where he is sleeping as a reminder to him that when he is down here, he lives by our rules. He cannot continue to think he runs the show.
The way he speaks to us all is very demeaning and arrogant. The way he speaks to the girls is downright hostile. As I have always said - treat others as you yourself would like to be treated. This is not good. In fact, I can't wait till Thursday when he is gone. Just so that the house goes back to it's normal routines. He is a fly in the oinment at the moment. A screwdriver in the spanner set. He needs to find his niche here and accept that.
This hulabaloo of thinking he can do whatever the fuck he likes - will end today. I will sort him out. End of story.....
Friday, January 11
A holiday within a holiday
3 days into my sons visit.
So far so good. I picked him up from the Calder Park inbound servo at 11am on Wednesday. After picking Jaiden up from Hallam, we travelled on to Morwell. Took us 3.5 hours to get back home. I found it easy to talk to Byron and there wasn't any awkward moments. With Jai in the car for the last 90 minutes made it easier as well.
It has been fucking hot since then. Was 31 on Wednesday, 39 yesterday (ack) and it's gonna hit 41 today before a cool change sweeps through in the afternoon sometime. The kids have spent the best part of the days in the pool. Paige has been following Byron around like he had a $100 note sticking out of his arse. Bloody Paige. Poor Sarah has been left out of the fun. Paige dropped her like a hot potato the moment Byron walked through the door. Currently he is sleeping in the spare room (has tv, PS2 and DVD player).
I let them stay up late Wednesday night as I knew if I put them all to bed early they would've played up. Paige always wants to kiss him and was even very bold (stupid) to ask if they could sleep in the same bed. Jesus H Christ. She has been a nightmare. My son is an easy going kid, well behaved and level headed. We think he is a bit of a Mummies Boy as he sort of clings to Ang when he can. Last night they watched Zathura together in his 'bedroom'. I will eventually get to spend some time with him. I am not that worried that I am not getting any quality time right now. I have the rest of HIS life to get to know him. I am patient to wait.
I will probably take my son and Jaiden off fishing on Monday. Probably go down to the Latrobe River near Traralgon somewhere. I am also going to try and take just Byron off for a game of golf with me. That's 3.5 hours alone. Should be fun.
His mum has called and so has his stepdad to check up that everything is OK. One little pearl of wisdom we have received from him is that he gets the belt at home. Apparently across the back of the legs when he is naughty. I'm a believer in discipline - but I would never use an item to hit my kids. A sharp smack does the job IF word discipline doesn't work. But I can make myself look ultra angry with a few words and my eyes. I don't really hit the girls here at home. A little smack on Sarah's bum now and again if she doesn't do what we say. We don't hit Paige anymore after she told her Dad AND she tends to go right off the deep end emotionally if we do hit her.
That's aboot it from me from now. Will update in a couple more days...
So far so good. I picked him up from the Calder Park inbound servo at 11am on Wednesday. After picking Jaiden up from Hallam, we travelled on to Morwell. Took us 3.5 hours to get back home. I found it easy to talk to Byron and there wasn't any awkward moments. With Jai in the car for the last 90 minutes made it easier as well.
It has been fucking hot since then. Was 31 on Wednesday, 39 yesterday (ack) and it's gonna hit 41 today before a cool change sweeps through in the afternoon sometime. The kids have spent the best part of the days in the pool. Paige has been following Byron around like he had a $100 note sticking out of his arse. Bloody Paige. Poor Sarah has been left out of the fun. Paige dropped her like a hot potato the moment Byron walked through the door. Currently he is sleeping in the spare room (has tv, PS2 and DVD player).
I let them stay up late Wednesday night as I knew if I put them all to bed early they would've played up. Paige always wants to kiss him and was even very bold (stupid) to ask if they could sleep in the same bed. Jesus H Christ. She has been a nightmare. My son is an easy going kid, well behaved and level headed. We think he is a bit of a Mummies Boy as he sort of clings to Ang when he can. Last night they watched Zathura together in his 'bedroom'. I will eventually get to spend some time with him. I am not that worried that I am not getting any quality time right now. I have the rest of HIS life to get to know him. I am patient to wait.
I will probably take my son and Jaiden off fishing on Monday. Probably go down to the Latrobe River near Traralgon somewhere. I am also going to try and take just Byron off for a game of golf with me. That's 3.5 hours alone. Should be fun.
His mum has called and so has his stepdad to check up that everything is OK. One little pearl of wisdom we have received from him is that he gets the belt at home. Apparently across the back of the legs when he is naughty. I'm a believer in discipline - but I would never use an item to hit my kids. A sharp smack does the job IF word discipline doesn't work. But I can make myself look ultra angry with a few words and my eyes. I don't really hit the girls here at home. A little smack on Sarah's bum now and again if she doesn't do what we say. We don't hit Paige anymore after she told her Dad AND she tends to go right off the deep end emotionally if we do hit her.
That's aboot it from me from now. Will update in a couple more days...
Saturday, January 5
The man they call GOD
Gary Ablett. Best VFL/AFL player I've ever seen play the game in my life. Absolute freak.
It's a whitewash
Oceania Region qualifying for 2002 World Cup. Scoreline :: Australia 31-0 American Samoa. What more can one say...
5 days into 2008
Boo.
A lot has happened this last week and a bit.
Biggest news is that Ang, Jessica and maybe the girls are going to New Zealand. Initially it was Mum, Dad and Jess. Then a day later everyone. In the end I put my foot down and explained some simple facts about costs and other things that ended the day-by-day changes in holiday plans. Ang is happy and so am I. She is going to see her Nana and other relatives. Will be going for 10 or so days.
New years was boring as always. I worked till late on NYE, watched the fireworks and went to bed. Crock of shit anyways. I have been doing more closes of late but always seem to have spent the money on household things before I have it. Fuel is costing me between $15-20 per night. The delivery fees we get more than covers this but the wear and tear on my car is becoming more and more noticeable. The old girl wont last more than 2-3 months I think. Has a rattle in the exhaust (Hole), check engine light has reappeared over the last week and stays on for a long time, and other nasties. I'd like to get a new car.
Jessica is getting bigger and heavier each day. She is growing up fast. She loves her playmat and swing. I have conversations with her now. She makes different noises and I respond in like. I love her to death.
Angela is starting to return to normal OR has less of a swing in the moods. This is excellent. It is very hard for me to try and pick her up with everything else I do around the house. If she can help me out more I'd probably be less grumpy with everybody. AND I am grumpy most of the times. Just feeling the stress of everything I guess. Money, Kids, Bills, House, etc etc.
The girls have been barely bearable. They bounce off each other. Paige bounces off Jaiden and gets under our feet. I am making a concerted effort not to jump down her throat. It is hard because she seems to deliberately disturb me and others here. We'll see how this goes anyway.
Apart from that, Byron is coming down here next week, Maybe. Just depends on his parents go ahead. I'm looking forward to it AND not looking forward to it.
Life is certainly throwing up a lot of obstacles at the moment. I just have to stay ahead of them and try to balance everything. Don't stress, don't stress. Life is to be enjoyed.
A lot has happened this last week and a bit.
Biggest news is that Ang, Jessica and maybe the girls are going to New Zealand. Initially it was Mum, Dad and Jess. Then a day later everyone. In the end I put my foot down and explained some simple facts about costs and other things that ended the day-by-day changes in holiday plans. Ang is happy and so am I. She is going to see her Nana and other relatives. Will be going for 10 or so days.
New years was boring as always. I worked till late on NYE, watched the fireworks and went to bed. Crock of shit anyways. I have been doing more closes of late but always seem to have spent the money on household things before I have it. Fuel is costing me between $15-20 per night. The delivery fees we get more than covers this but the wear and tear on my car is becoming more and more noticeable. The old girl wont last more than 2-3 months I think. Has a rattle in the exhaust (Hole), check engine light has reappeared over the last week and stays on for a long time, and other nasties. I'd like to get a new car.
Jessica is getting bigger and heavier each day. She is growing up fast. She loves her playmat and swing. I have conversations with her now. She makes different noises and I respond in like. I love her to death.
Angela is starting to return to normal OR has less of a swing in the moods. This is excellent. It is very hard for me to try and pick her up with everything else I do around the house. If she can help me out more I'd probably be less grumpy with everybody. AND I am grumpy most of the times. Just feeling the stress of everything I guess. Money, Kids, Bills, House, etc etc.
The girls have been barely bearable. They bounce off each other. Paige bounces off Jaiden and gets under our feet. I am making a concerted effort not to jump down her throat. It is hard because she seems to deliberately disturb me and others here. We'll see how this goes anyway.
Apart from that, Byron is coming down here next week, Maybe. Just depends on his parents go ahead. I'm looking forward to it AND not looking forward to it.
Life is certainly throwing up a lot of obstacles at the moment. I just have to stay ahead of them and try to balance everything. Don't stress, don't stress. Life is to be enjoyed.
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