MauriceMynah Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I arrived at my boat on Monday 6th, looking forwards to at least 4 weeks on board. This allowed me to spend my first day, and indeed my second, chilling out at the Pleasure boat Inn. Wednesday however, I felt just a little bit under the weather. Thought nothing of it and decided to have just a quick beer before leaving for the river Ant. Beer supped and knowing I was in for quite a long cruise, decided to do the bladdere emptying before setting off. Nothing happened and although I didn't feel unwell I did have a bit of a pain low down in the old tum. (more or les in the appendix area.) Well, lets not go into too much detail, suffice to say, I didn't even get to start the engine before said pain got worse. I returnned to the bar (like I would) but this time not for a beer. I was taken to the James Padget hospital where a Kidney stone was discovered. Moved to Norfolk and Norwich who are better equipped to deal with renal issues, and underwent a proceedure the following day, and was released to get back to Hickling on Friday. I had a relaxing day Saturday, taking it very easy. feeling a lot better on Sunday, I untied and cruised to Sutton Staithe. I shouldn't have done that, It was too much and had to overstay my welcome by staying there for two days. Tuesday, I took a gentle cruise to Gay's staithe. I have to admit that I still felt a tad fragile and on Wednesday I decided that another short cruise was the order of the day. It was not to be! Wednesday afternoon I received a phone call. The friend with whom I lodge had han a severe epeleptic fit and had been rushed to the hospital in Harlow. This left his 92 year old mother alone in the house. I had had too much to drink to drive so I had to get a taxi from Gay's staithe to Harlow, abandoning Nyx to my friend Bernie and his wife. So, That's what I've got! My 4 week holiday and first time away from the house since lockdown is over, I've got to have followup treatment for the stone, and my friend though stable is still in hospital. Am I hacked off? Oddly enough no. Not at all! Throughout all this ordeal I've had friends rallying round, getting Nyx back to it's mooring, getting me back to pick up my car, and generally supporting my every need and resolving issues as quickly as they crop up. You know, it seems to take nasties to let one see the nicies! 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Glad you're OK MM. Yes, you don't realise how many people care about you until you need people to care about you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Sorry to hear you've had all that to cope with on top of each other just as you were to start a long overdue break MM. Thank goodness for good friends and kind hearts, you included for looking after your friend's mum Take care, wishing you and your friend a speedy, full recovery to good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Sorry to hear your news.Kidney stones not nice.You still need to take things easy. Get better soon best wishes Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Hope it all settles down again soon so you can get back to Nyx and finish your trip. I had kidney stones when I was a teenager and I remember how painful it was! Lots of liquid needed to aid recovery I seem to recall..............😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Not perhaps wine or beer! Lots of water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Not good to hear but so pleased you and your friend are ok , also that his Mum is being looked after. Would not have fancied the taxi fare bill as that was some journey, but can I just ask , just in case it happens to us, how do you pay now, is it by card? I cannot imagine anyone carrying around a load of cash , just in case. Take care and dont overdo it. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Most taxi`s take card payments and have done for some time, don`t know about the smaller companies and short journeys though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Well it’s a shame your holiday was curtailed, but thank goodness you and your friend are okay. Hopefully, you’ll be able to get back to Nyx before too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 I used Horning Cars ( 01692 630856 ) who were brilliant. I paid cash, but I think I remember card being an option. Thank you all for your good wishes. The medics have recommended I drink 3 litres of fluids a day and the doctor advised that it shouldn't ALL be beer. This is great as it allows me my rum nightcap. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexs Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Sorry to hear of your illness and holiday being cut short... hope you manage get back out soon!We love Horning Taxis, use them twice a year form our Bewilderwood trips. Brilliant and friendly service. Sent from my iPhone using Norfolk Broads Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Sorry to hear about your tribulations, but at least you are on the mend. Some things are just not meant to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 We were wondering why we hadn’t “bumped into you again” after exchanging waves on Sunday , sorry to hear of your holiday curtailment but glad you are recovering yourself , and hope that your friend in Harlow makes a steady and speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Hope you’re recovering ok and your friend too. You sound as if you are finding the positives in your situation. I think there are a lot of things that we are all finding to be grateful for. Hope you get back afloat soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jayfire Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Sorry you've had a rough time MM, hope everything is getting better I assumed you had somehow heard that I was having a few days up Hickling last week and had decided to frantically scarper away for the week. I did come looking for you at your mooring, I'm not sure if you know or not but, you wasn't there Take care mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 29 minutes ago, Jayfire said: I'm not sure if you know or not but, you wasn't there Of he knows, he read it here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 He only knew AFTER he read it here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, Regulo said: He only knew AFTER he read it here. Can you stop taking the P out of MM. Then again it may not hurt as much as the real thing 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 To be honest, I'm still not too sure. Edited to add. FTm is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 MM i am moored up at deep go dyke, if you want i can have a quick look tomorrow. see if nyx has made it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Very kind Peter but I know it did, It was there when I picked up my car on Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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