Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 30 "Pleasant Memories Is All, Now."A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
16 total reviews
Comment from Selina Stambi
AW .... so sorry about this loss.
Glad you are able to smile and get a chuckle writing the ode to your tub.
Sonali
reply by the author on 30-May-2015
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AW .... so sorry about this loss.
Glad you are able to smile and get a chuckle writing the ode to your tub.
Sonali
Comment Written 30-May-2015
reply by the author on 30-May-2015
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hehe Ode to my Tub now there's a good title, Sis. Thanks for the idea.
Comment from judiverse
Yes, a bath could be a dangerous place, but it seems a shower could be too. Take care. On TV here they advertise fancy walk-in baths with a door you can close. Sounds luxurious but probably very expensive. Too bad when you can't do the things you used to enjoy. You poem works great because you explain it all and really get your feeling about the situation across. judi
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2015
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Yes, a bath could be a dangerous place, but it seems a shower could be too. Take care. On TV here they advertise fancy walk-in baths with a door you can close. Sounds luxurious but probably very expensive. Too bad when you can't do the things you used to enjoy. You poem works great because you explain it all and really get your feeling about the situation across. judi
Comment Written 06-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2015
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Thanks Sis. I miss the baths for sure. But too many falls so Shower is it for now. Appreciate you coming by.
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You're very welcome. Be careful! judi
Comment from ProSongwriter
Hi Geoff ...
What a shame to lose those little things that have always been so near and dear to you! My wife is just the opposite ... she loves to shower but s relegated to baths ... because of vertigo! When she raises her hands above her head or attempts to turn (to wash her back in the shower), she loses here balance and has fallen several times. Fortunately no serious injuries, just bruising and soreness.
You summed up your disappointment and relegation quite nicely. Well done, mate.
God Bless ...
Alan
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015
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Hi Geoff ...
What a shame to lose those little things that have always been so near and dear to you! My wife is just the opposite ... she loves to shower but s relegated to baths ... because of vertigo! When she raises her hands above her head or attempts to turn (to wash her back in the shower), she loses here balance and has fallen several times. Fortunately no serious injuries, just bruising and soreness.
You summed up your disappointment and relegation quite nicely. Well done, mate.
God Bless ...
Alan
Comment Written 05-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015
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Hi Alan, was having really bad vertigo times even to point of throwing up but that has passed now. Still getting the occasional dizzies but I seem to know how to manage it. Ask your wife does she get the dizzies sitting down some times. Has she had an ultra scan of her neck? My sitting down Dizzies are to do with calcification build up in the neck blocking the carotid artery and affecting blood flow. Fortunately I am on aspirin to thin the blood so that helps.
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is yet another interesting post from the author. I am stuck with showers at the moment too, but that is because I don't have a bath at the moment.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015
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This is yet another interesting post from the author. I am stuck with showers at the moment too, but that is because I don't have a bath at the moment.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015
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Thanks Bro for coming through. I loved baths but alas no more. Appreciate your review.
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My pleasure
Comment from Patrick G Cox
Hi Sankey,
Baths, swimming in the sea, and soaking in the ub afterward - all just memories for many of us now I think. I'm perhaps more fortunate with the shower - large adjustable rose, and good pressure ...
Patrick
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015
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Hi Sankey,
Baths, swimming in the sea, and soaking in the ub afterward - all just memories for many of us now I think. I'm perhaps more fortunate with the shower - large adjustable rose, and good pressure ...
Patrick
Comment Written 05-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015
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large rose and good pressure! Yum! Still remember the South Australia water where you gfelt like you had to wash in something else afterwards! Something to do with Murray River left overs I think.
Comment from CR Delport
A shower is nice every now and again, but I prefer a bath. It is very sad when you can't do something anymore that you like. This is well written.
Take care.
Christelle.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015
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A shower is nice every now and again, but I prefer a bath. It is very sad when you can't do something anymore that you like. This is well written.
Take care.
Christelle.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015
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Thanks friend. I guess this means Paul and Lucy will be back soon.
Comment from royowen
I can't remember the last time I took a bath Bro, I'm quite content with the shower, the wrestling one can have when deembarkation comes from the bath is too much a decision for me to make. But I do know the regret of not physically being able to do something anymore, like playing AFL footy or cricket for Australia, not that I did, but one can dream, nicely written Bro, maybe one day, when Jesus gives you a new body perhaps, blessing and happy Easter to you and your dear wife,Blessings,
Roy,
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015
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I can't remember the last time I took a bath Bro, I'm quite content with the shower, the wrestling one can have when deembarkation comes from the bath is too much a decision for me to make. But I do know the regret of not physically being able to do something anymore, like playing AFL footy or cricket for Australia, not that I did, but one can dream, nicely written Bro, maybe one day, when Jesus gives you a new body perhaps, blessing and happy Easter to you and your dear wife,Blessings,
Roy,
Comment Written 04-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015
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Thanks Bro Roy. Some interesting thoughts there. Seems we all have the problems getting in an out of the bath hey! Appreciate you coming by old mate. God Bless.
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My pleasure,
Comment from Ben Colder
I understand. However, we shower here for we have good pressure and I really prefer.
Hope things work so you can get the walk in tub. They are nice or they look good on TV.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015
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I understand. However, we shower here for we have good pressure and I really prefer.
Hope things work so you can get the walk in tub. They are nice or they look good on TV.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015
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Nice thought Bro. Both have diverticulosis and need our own potties now so replaced bath with pedestal stand.
Comment from emrpoems
Can't you find someone to change that shower head so you could have an enjoyable bath.
Sorry about your misfortune but thank God you still have your writing to look forward to.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015
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Can't you find someone to change that shower head so you could have an enjoyable bath.
Sorry about your misfortune but thank God you still have your writing to look forward to.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015
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Thanks Friend. have tried a few times duh. I think our laws here have reduced water pressure too duh! thanks for coming by.
Comment from Walu Feral
AWWWWW! G'day Geoff, come on over here mate and let uncle Fezzy give you a sponge bath Hahahaha! I bet ya miss it mate I would. Here I have a wash with only cold water and a bucket poured over my head to wash the soap off. People might think it's OK because I live in the tropics HA! It is freezing and all the little kids stand outside the bathroom door and laugh at the funny white man screaming! Anyway, great stuff cobber. Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015
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AWWWWW! G'day Geoff, come on over here mate and let uncle Fezzy give you a sponge bath Hahahaha! I bet ya miss it mate I would. Here I have a wash with only cold water and a bucket poured over my head to wash the soap off. People might think it's OK because I live in the tropics HA! It is freezing and all the little kids stand outside the bathroom door and laugh at the funny white man screaming! Anyway, great stuff cobber. Cheers Fez
Comment Written 04-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015
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Wow mate Cold water! Arrgghh last time I copped a cold water shower was at Myuna Bay national Fitness Camp I was about11 I think. More on that later. thanks for coming by mate.