Audio Blog Recordings
Audio versions of some of my blog entries which also fulfil the task of preserving something of my voice whilst also showing any deterioration that may occur over time. Recordings have been made available in universal MP3 format. Follow the links to the icons then click on them to download. You will need to play these files back on your own media player.
Please note that these files are hosted on an external site (Windows Live SkyDrive)
30 October 2010 – The return of itchy and scratchy… with a vengeance!
Recorded 14th November 2010
29 October 2010 – A little luxury
Recorded 14th November 2010
26 October 2010 – Building works update
Recorded 14th November 2010
17 October 2010 – A stress free relaxing morning
Recorded 13th November 2010
14 October 2010 – A cold October’s morning
Recorded 13th November 2010
7 October 2010 – A conversation with the Hospice Chaplain
Recorded 12th November 2010
6 October 2010 – One week on
Recorded 12th November 2010
1 October 2010 – Computer assessment
Recorded 12th November 2010
30 September 2010 – First meeting
Recorded 12th November 2010
29 September 2010 – Return to St Michael’s Hospice
Recorded 12th November 2010
28 September 2010 – Emergency measures
Recorded 9th November 2010
14 September 2010 – It never rains
Recorded 3rd November 2010
8 September 2010 – Dimensional discrepancies
Recorded 23rd September 2010
26 August 2010 – Two nice surprises
Recorded 23rd of September 2010
24 August 2010 – 50!
Recorded 23rd of September 2010
22 August 2010 – End of the week catch up / Aches and pains / Care package / A bit of an emergency!
Recorded 17th of September 2010
20 August 2010 – At last!
Recorded 13th of September 2010
15 August 2010 – Welcome to my new home!
Recorded 8th of September 2010
9 August 2010 – Settling back in
Recorded 31st August 2010
3 August 2010 – D+1000
Recorded 31st August 2010
2 August 2010 – The last Jacuzzi… and departure
Recorded 31st August 2010
30 July 2010 – Preparations
Recorded 31st August 2010
28 July 2010 – Mid week catch up
Recorded 31st August 2010
23 July 2010 – Unwelcome suggestions
Recorded 31st August 2010
21 July 2010 – Not feeling my best again today
Recorded 30th August 2010
18 July 2010 – It was 20 years ago today…
Recorded 30th August 2010
16 July 2010 – New wheels
Recorded 30th August 2010
15 July 2010 – A bit of a scare
Recorded 29th August 2010
14 July 2010 – Trials
Recorded 29th August 2010
13 July 2010 – Two weeks on
Recorded 29th August 2010
11 July 2010 – Wrestling with the technology again!
Recorded 29th August 2010
9 July 2010 – Computer woes
Recorded 29th August 2010
6 July 2010 – Case conference
Recorded 29th August 2010
5 July 2010 – A new week begins
Recorded 29th August 2010
3 July 2010 – Relaxation and frustration in equal amounts
Recorded 19th August 2010
2 July 2010 – Living with it up at the Hotel California!
Recorded 19th August 2010
1 July 2010 – High-tech call system
Recorded 18th August 2010
30 June 2010 – Making myself at home
Recorded 18th August 2010
29 June 2010 – Relocated
Recorded 18th August 2010
28 June 2010 – Downtime
Recorded 7th August 2010
27 June 2010 – Off to hospital!
Recorded 7th August 2010
26 June 2010 – The warm weather… and its effects?
Recorded 7th August 2010
22 June 2010 – Escape!
Recorded 7th August 2010
21 June 2010 – When technology fails
Recorded 7th August 2010
19 June 2010 – MND Awareness Week 19th – 27th June 2010
Recorded 20th June 2010
10 June 2010 – Mark at the ARK!
Recorded 13th June 2010
24 May 2010 – An evening out with my carers
Recorded 27th May 2010
19 May 2010 – Foot controlled study… and more
Recorded 20th May 2010
14 May 2010 – A tiring week
Recorded 15th May 2010
12 May 2010 – More training for the girls
Recorded 14th May 2010
30 April 2010 – A carer turned student
Recorded 3rd May 2010
26 April 2010 – An evening out with the girls
Recorded 29th April 2010
25 April 2010 – D+900
Recorded 25th April 2010
15 April 2010 – Itchy and scratchy / Decluttering / Update on extension
Recorded 16th April 2010
13 April 2010 – Moving to foot control
Recorded 14th April 2010
8 April 2010 – Some very good news!
Recorded 8th April 2010
28 March 2010 – The desert delivery service!
Recorded 29th March 2010
25 March 2010 – Pain-free! / Two nights with a waking nurse / Catching up
Recorded 26th March 2010
23 March 2010 – The drugs don’t work!
Recorded 26th March 2010
16 March 2010 – Another sleepless night
Recorded 17th March 2010
15 March 2010 – Still in pain!
Recorded 17th March 2010
12 March 2010 – Painful mornings / Sad day / 100
Recorded 13th March 2010
4 March 2010 – The longest night / Birthday girl
Recorded 5th March 2010
28 February 2010 – Fun with the camera / My carers are spoiling me / How sweet is this?
Recorded 1st March 2010
26 February 2010 – Catching up
Recorded 26th February 2010
21 February 2010 – A consequence of reduced arm movement
Recorded 22nd February 2010
19 February 2010 – Inspiration!
Recorded 19th February 2010
15 February 2010 – 2 Years of Blogging!
Recorded 15th February 2010
14 February 2010 – Looking downwards / Card delivery service
Recorded 15th February 2010
11 February 2010 – Reduced appetite and dietary supplements
Recorded 12th February 2010
9 February 2010 – First night!
Recorded 10th February 2010
8 February 2010 – Busy day
Recorded 9th February 2010
7 February 2010 – Swallow / Standing up / Lost grip
Recorded 8th February 2010
6 February 2010 – A meeting with my local Councillor
Recorded 7th February 2010
5 February 2010 – Letter from my MP / Thumb Print
Recorded 6th February 2010
3 February 2010 – Ann joins the veterans club!
Recorded 4th February 2010
1 February 2010 – My care package moves to block hours
Recorded 2nd February 2010
29 January 2010 – Letter to my MP
Recorded 30th January 2010
26 January 2010 – Suspended!
Recorded 27th January 2010
25 January 2010 – Something for my neck
Recorded 26th January 2010
22 January 2010 – Further preparations / A long chat with my GP / Approval!
Recorded 23rd January 2010
16 January 2010 – Temporarily trapped
Recorded 18th January 2010
15 January 2010 – Warming up / New bedroom equipment / Some good news / Planning application update
Recorded 16th January 2010
15 January 2010 – D+800
Recorded 15th January 2010
14 January 2010 – Preparations for reduced mobility
Recorded 14th January 2010
10 January 2010 – Indoors and in the warm
Recorded 11th January 2010
7 January 2010 – Snow, and lots of it!
Recorded 8th January 2010
5 January 2010 – Care package review / Starting to look like Currys / Snowing again
Recorded 6th January 2010
4 January 2010 – A peaceful night / Let there be light
Recorded 6th January 2010
3 January 2010 – Low on energy
Recorded 5th January 2010
2 January 2010 – An afternoon at the cinema / On my knees
Recorded 5th January 2010
1 January 2010 – Happy New Year
Recorded 5th January 2010
2009
31 December 2009 – End of the decade
Recorded 31st December 2009
29 December 2009 – Pillow lift
Recorded 31st December 2009
28 December 2009 – Not a good start to the week
Recorded 31st December 2009
26 December 2009 – A day with family
Recorded 31st December 2009
25 December 2009 – Christmas day
Recorded 31st December 2009
22 December 2009 – Battling through the snow / We are on the news!
Recorded 31st December 2009
21 December 2009 – Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow (let’s not!)
Recorded 31st December 2009
20 December 2009– 1 today
Recorded 31st December 2009
20 December 2009 – Merry Christmas
Recorded 20th December 2009
17 December 2009 – An uncomfortable chat with the district nurse
Recorded 31st December 2009
16 December 2009 – A meeting with Lara and Rachel / MND website / Something for the bed
Recorded 31st December 2009
13 December 2009 – A nice treat / Organic page turner!
Recorded 31st December 2009
9 December 2009 – Padded comfort / A pleasant surprise
Recorded 31st December 2009
8 December 2009 – Another one bites the dust!
Recorded 31st December 2009
6 December 2009 – New chair
Recorded 31st December 2009
5 December 2009 – Christmas shopping
Recorded 31st December 2009
30 November 2009 – Neck support
Recorded 1st December 2009
29 November 2009 – Uncomfortable again / Clear out
Recorded 1st December 2009
26 November 2009 – Start again?
Recorded 1st December 2009
24 November 2009 – A flurry of e-mails
Recorded 1st December 2009
23 November 2009 – Cold / Appointment with the Neurologist / Bad news
Recorded 1st December 2009
22 November 2009 – Uncomfortable
Recorded 1st December 2009
21 November 2009 – Shopping for a chair
Recorded 1st December 2009
19 November 2009 – Green light
Recorded 1st December 2009
18 November 2009 – Red tape
Recorded 1st December 2009
15 November 2009 – Struggling a bit
Recorded 1st December 2009
12 November 2009 – Physiotherapy training
Recorded 1st December 2009
11 November 2009 – Stinging eyes / Back relief
Recorded 1st December 2009
10 November 2009 – eBooks: take 2 / Audio blog experiments
Recorded 19th November 2009
8 November 2009 – A day of learning / Locked out!
Recorded 19th November 2009
7 November 2009 – Second anniversary
Recorded 7th November 2009
5 November 2009 – Care package upheavals
Recorded 19th November 2009
3 November 2009 – Wrapping up the training / An emergency repair
Recorded 19th November 2009
