Thread: My battle with prostate cancer continues.

Good to hear from you fellers above.

Perhaps another routine could be added to your lifestyle at the present time like a daily/weekly visit to a different venue (or visitors) to what you have done in the past.

A mens shed. ( I suppose the Triton clubs have finished)
an Art group, good for a chat on many topical subjects whilst painting.
any suggestions from members?

I have a wonderful sports area surrounded by gum trees just ioo metres from home, and it's four kilometres around the perimeter. I should walk it at least once a day. As Peter says, motivation sems to be the problem. I must push myself into doing this walk daily.

Sounds a good way of finding company, people in the UK walk a dog and can always stop and chat.

Originally Posted by Sturdee

...and reading some good books....

Hang in there Sturdee.

What books have you been reading?

Originally Posted by jow104

Perhaps another routine could be added to your lifestyle at the present time like a daily/weekly visit to a different venue (or visitors) to what you have done in the past.

A mens shed.

John, I am a volunteer at the local men's shed which is run by our local community health service to cater for old or disabled men. I go there every monday and help the guys as needed and if not do some of my own projects.

It's a great outing for me getting amongst people who are worse of than me who are coping with their disabilities and still are of good cheer.

It helps to put my illness in perspective. Also the friendly chats and sharing problems and fears has been a good support as well. I would recommend doing something like this to everyone.

Peter.

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

Hang in there Sturdee.

What books have you been reading?

Thanks Cliff.

Telling you about the books I read is a tad difficult as I'm a prolific reader. I rather read than watch a lot of television so I borrow books weekly from one or the other of the four library library services I'm a member of.

The book I just finished (one weeks reading mainly in the hospital waiting room) is "Pharaoh" a mystery written by V.M. Manfredi. The one started todat is "The Beijing Conspiracy" by A. D'Hage and the next one will be "Knights of the black and white" by J.Whyte.

Amongst the recent authors I've read are Bernard Cornwell, Wilbur Smith, Dan Brown, Dale Brown, Clive Cussler and Khoury. There are many more but names escape me.

They are mainly mysteries, spy thrillers and historical novels but I can't stand detective stories.

Those are a few of the books I read. What do others read?

Peter.

My current favourites are Michael Connelly & Lee Child.

The Michael Connelly books are a mixture of detective & lawyer stuff.

The Lee Child books have a tough guy called Jack Reacher who is/was an MP.
In some of his books he is still an MP in others, he is ex-MP & he travels around solving mysteries. It is a bit like detective stuff but not entirely.

I have also read a bit of Len Deighton stuff, it is a mixture of Spy & War stories.

I have read some John Grisham but his endings are sometimes weird & I don't mind Jeffery Archer stuff.

Peter, try Ken Follett, Pillars of the Earth and World without end.

Historical tales, with some truth and the narrative that can be applied to modern day dirty politics. Havent thought much of his other books.

I read Ken Follett's Whiteout & I thought it was alright.

I've read quite a few of Ken Follet's books will look for the ones you mentioned John.

Today, not being a treatment day, I felt quite good and worked this morning altering and rebuilding shelves in my office to house the old sound system and larger tv subsequent to upgrading the system in the lounge room.

However by lunchtime I was worn out and couldn't be bothered to go to Bunnings to get some putty. That's for tomorrow. Then I'll putty it and paint it during the week.

Felt great to use saws and nailguns and levels again, even if only for a few hours.


Peter.

You are a real inspiration, Peter. Thanks for sharing, and god bless.

Tex

Originally Posted by Sturdee

Telling you about the books I read is a tad difficult as I'm a prolific reader...

...Wilbur Smith...

...Those are a few of the books I read. What do others read?

Peter.

Just in case...I'm a binge reader when time allows, Birds Of Prey, randomly selected it from a motel library, wouldn't let me go of its grip until the end, Wilbur Smith sure can tell a story. Three years later, back to the same country, Monsoon with me, slightly less enthralling but enjoyable, swash buckling adventures to rival most.

Im all clear for now from bladder cancer, its been 6 years and Im as fit as an overweght Malley bull that doesnt exercise enough. Treatment is never good, having some young nurse fiddle with your switch is a bit offputing at our age. But Hey when its over its worth it, I get to anoy all you lot here. Rob.

G'day Sturdee. Just to add to your book list. For something completely different try the writings of Brazilian author Jorge Amado. His writing is funny,sad and a glimpse into another world.

If you PM your address I will send you a couple pf titles.

Cheers mate.