tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post1339943173635977359..comments2023-10-16T12:34:28.444+01:00Comments on Chronicle of a Croydon Boy: Stitched Up Eyes PhilipHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-5929232427109692422017-11-02T06:58:57.905+00:002017-11-02T06:58:57.905+00:00I also considered his treatment of my pets more th...I also considered his treatment of my pets more than a little stupid given that he wanted to be my friend.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://love-tipandtricks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">แคมฟรอก</a>UplayOnlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056159688537638797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-35562317369980495182017-03-28T10:36:10.944+01:002017-03-28T10:36:10.944+01:00Thank you, Jamaal. Although her operation was succ...Thank you, Jamaal. Although her operation was successful, the 'buckle' that was employed during the surgery has been causing some irritation. The surgeon offered to remove this 'buckle' if it was impacting too much but Clare didn't want to go through another bout of surgery, so she is just carrying on - letting things heal gradually.<br />It's quite amazing how advanced PhilipHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-81579321990393334182017-03-28T09:19:02.976+01:002017-03-28T09:19:02.976+01:00Thanks for sharing your daughter's story. Hope...Thanks for sharing your daughter's story. Hope she's recovered after eye surgery now. I suffered a detached retina a couple of years ago and thankfully everything went well. The symptoms of a detached retina should be made more widely known. It is usually straightforward to treat if caught in time, but the consequences if not treated promptly can be severe.<br /><br /><a href="http://Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10119262450272940435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-16544432246842837252017-01-27T19:18:57.335+00:002017-01-27T19:18:57.335+00:00I've usually worn a tie when going out. It'...I've usually worn a tie when going out. It's an outdated habit I guess but I just feel more comfortable I guess. I sometimes choose a cravat; quick and easy and quite warm in this cold snap.<br /><br />If I see a dog tied up outside a shop, waiting anxiously for its owner to return, it is so rewarding to see the animal smile, with its tail, when I say "Hello" and give him/her PhilipHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-24374771216626133272017-01-27T18:31:03.576+00:002017-01-27T18:31:03.576+00:00You know, Philip, you look really good in that pho...You know, Philip, you look really good in that photo. Although I can't see your face, I can get a glimpse of your heart. I also like it that you dress so well.<br /><br />There is a fellow who lives around the block, and he got to where he would come around sometimes and we would smoke a little pot. It was clear that he wanted to be friends, and I would have liked that, but there was one Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-81708633425526408362016-11-21T16:52:41.777+00:002016-11-21T16:52:41.777+00:00I was just looking at you and the two dogs and not...I was just looking at you and the two dogs and noticing that you’re wearing a tie. Things have gotten so casual here in America that few people wear ties anymore even at church or at work.This trend even includes funerals, and I suppose weddings although I never go to any of those.<br /><br />Maybe you could make us a movie of you and the pups.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-54640578040582053772016-10-21T20:37:12.799+01:002016-10-21T20:37:12.799+01:00At least she will be fully recovered! I'm so g...At least she will be fully recovered! I'm so glad for this much, at least. She has suffered so much for one so young. I'm glad the granddogs like you. I'll tell you what, though, if we were to ever get another dog, it would be something about the size of a Westie.<br /><br />Take it easy, my friend.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-10546434813852998672016-10-21T19:02:10.363+01:002016-10-21T19:02:10.363+01:00Slow progress - but still painful in the left eye....Slow progress - but still painful in the left eye. We're glad it was dealt with as speedily as it was, and as expertly. Clare is anxious to resume her sculpting but it will be a few months before she is fully recovered.<br /><br />Thanks, PhilPhilipHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-80422498037210134822016-10-21T18:01:24.815+01:002016-10-21T18:01:24.815+01:00How are things now?How are things now?Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-3557859663408254852016-10-13T19:53:08.080+01:002016-10-13T19:53:08.080+01:00Thanks, Dana. Yep, Clare has certainly had a lot t...Thanks, Dana. Yep, Clare has certainly had a lot to contend with over the past few years:brain tumour diagnosis,epilepsy and detached retina. She has survived all and stays firmly positive. I hope you and Doc are as good as possible. Phil.PhilipHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-77212644253592723732016-10-13T17:51:29.981+01:002016-10-13T17:51:29.981+01:00It seems like Clare has been through a lot! I'...It seems like Clare has been through a lot! I'm so glad the surgery went well. And those "puppies" - so cute!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-17321022486557383992016-10-11T14:06:13.880+01:002016-10-11T14:06:13.880+01:00Thanks for that info Mark; Clare is optimistic tha...Thanks for that info Mark; Clare is optimistic that in three to six months she will have sufficient vision to continue her sculpting work. The was no reason for this problem; she had no accident or trauma. It just happened! PhilipHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-70856651273229886362016-10-11T11:24:59.717+01:002016-10-11T11:24:59.717+01:00Having a much scarred left retina (industrial acci...Having a much scarred left retina (industrial accident 34 years ago) i can say that as long as there is correctable vision in the opposite eye the brain adapts and expands the peripheral to compensate. good luck and best wishes to Claire, Philip.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-83638680995135395932016-10-10T17:43:24.913+01:002016-10-10T17:43:24.913+01:00Hurrah! I'm so glad that partis over for her. ...Hurrah! I'm so glad that partis over for her. *hugs all round* XxAll Consuminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03089119991474852732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-41108019219045174162016-10-10T11:30:35.561+01:002016-10-10T11:30:35.561+01:00Thank you, Michelle. As I write this Clare will ha...Thank you, Michelle. As I write this Clare will have seen the eye surgeon in Sheffield hospital; I'm waiting for a call from her or Andy to say how things are. Oh, hang on, text just arrived: "Surgey gone well. Back in 6 weeks. Can see hugger all kust now due to tests lpl. Speak layer xxx" Obviously I'm relieved and delighted - I shall overlook her spelling etc (lol, not lpl) xxPhilipHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-25533266483954911682016-10-10T11:09:40.376+01:002016-10-10T11:09:40.376+01:00I missed this post on my feed! Oh poor Clare, I fe...I missed this post on my feed! Oh poor Clare, I feel for her enormously, I had to dash to the emergency room at the eye hospital myself as you know last year and as my eyesight worsened I was scared to death it would carry on that way. Thankfully its halted and I hope Clare is out of pain and can see again with some clarity very, very soon Xxxx The dogs are absolutely gorgeous, lovely picture, All Consuminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03089119991474852732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226701297922451272.post-27767550386046791222016-10-07T22:46:01.514+01:002016-10-07T22:46:01.514+01:00This could be the Bob Molly story!This could be the Bob Molly story!PhilipHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811831703263176415noreply@blogger.com