Sorry for the absence. Been ill.
Now, I’m not the sort accustomed to having the world crashing down on my shoulders, but your posts and emails have been helpful. (Thanks Bonnie.) I had a relapse of that which stuck me in hospital last August. The medical profession claims I should have a foot or so of my large intestine removed. To hell with that. I was born on Jersey. If there’s any knife work to be done, I’ll be doing the cutting.
I rode the BMW over to my fav’rite naturopath, who wrote out a diet. We’ll see if it works. I only know that when I wanted a course of antibiotics, my GP was on vacation. I spent two days without sleep and lurched there in some pain. Things appear to have stabilized.
I’ve got lingoes, heddles, and Dralls (oh my!) for the Damask beast. With proper application, I should have some pictures soon. Thanks for all your concern, and the sustaining thoughts.
TIm
June 28th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I was beginning to wonder where you had gone. Hope you recover soon.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Your response to the medical profession frightens me a bit. Surely your doctor would not recommend such a procedure without good reason?
June 29th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Peg,
My GP is far more reasonable than the surgeon. He feels the condition is something that should be monitored and treated non-surgically. As the last three people I knew that went for surgery developed serious post-operative conditions (Staph) I’d rather wait things out.
Also, I am waiting to see if there is a change in health-care policy. I have no insurance, and I’m still paying off the last $15,000 bill.
Best
Tim
July 1st, 2009 at 7:50 am
Perhaps this visceral experience is related to the Beast? Something to do with throwing oneself into one’s craft, and the idea that when Her insides are orderly and workable, so yours will be too?
Here’s best wishes from Craftsbury. Holler for any little thing–we’ll send succor to Sutton.
July 1st, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Tim,
Welcome back. I missed your posts.
Remember the cones of black Brown Sheep wool you gave me ages ago? It is almost gone. I knitted and felted 3 sheep, donated 2 to the American Cancer Soc. and 1 to the church. Then took the rest and tied on enough for 3 bronsen lace lap blankets. I tried to use the fly shuttle, but my shafts were floating.
Are you well enough for company? Thought I might just stop for a visit this weekend if you are up for a visitor.
Bonnie
July 15th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Looking through my feed reader and noticed you’ve been quiet again. Hope all is well.
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 am
I’ve missed your posts and have been thinking about you. I hope you are getting better.
July 31st, 2009 at 9:18 am
Tim, Do you need anything? I am worried about you. Call me, please.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Hi Tim, I hope your naturopath’s diet is helping. Best wishes for a return to good health.
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Hi Dot,
There’s reason for hope. I read your blog, and found you’ve been struggling with health difficulties also. Best wishes to you, too.
Tim
August 30th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Tim,
Almost another month has gone by since your last comment. Hope things are still continue to go well and that you are on the road to recovery. Best wishes.
I will look out for your posting.
Margreet
August 31st, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Hey quiet one -
How are you doing??
I secretly hope you’re just wildly enjoying summer and good health…..or tooling around on that motorcycle….or are creating something so spectacular with any of your looms that you haven’t had a minute to blog.
I’m pretty sure the whole blogosphere misses your presence!
Happy September!
Sue
December 15th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Season’s greetings Tim, just popped by to say you’re not forgotton and wish you all the best.
January 1st, 2010 at 10:32 am
Tim,
Long time since we heard from you.
I hope all is well and wishing you a happy, healthy weaving year in 2010!