Plymouth Memories
One of the things that changed when I was diagnosed with HepC - I slowed down and looked at the world differently. And that led to taking photographs from a different perspective than before, and more prolifically too. I really discovered a passion for images and capturing memories.
Now that I have decided to stop keeping this so blog firmly focused on my treatment for HepC, I think I will share more of my photos.
It is just over a year now that I finished working in Plymouth and moved away from an idyllic place to live.
This is the view from my living room window – what I saw every morning drinking my coffee, coming to and getting up to speed for the day. 
And in the evening …….
This is one of the views from outside the building – a quiet walk along the promenade most evenings looking at this vista, winding down from the hectic activities of the day.
Working in Plymouth was my return to the working world. It was a challenge – stressful work days, helping to mend an organisation that was “broke” and needed fixing, getting up to speed remembering legislation and policy, learning a new computerised database, absorbing details of cases and remembering staff and colleague’s names. Fighting the brain fog that kept hanging around – and the fatigue which lingered on and on.
Living at Royal William Yard and savouring the weekends with Carol - at the beach, exploring Cornwall and Devon, shopping for and cooking the wonderful local fresh fish. All this provided a welcome respite and contrast. And has given me many happy memories.
Today I am missing living in Plymouth.
March 11th, 2008 at 1:37 am
Pics are beautiful Ron.
What nicer way to enjoy a cuppa coffee!!
Living without Hep C is a new world from my experience too, and i am always growing to enjoy and appreciate it more and more - that may seem a silly statement, but am sure many will understand.
Was never a welcome friend, but life does not just fall into place instantly post - in my opinion.
We are all doing well here and get better every day, hope you are well and Carol too.
Much Respect,
Heather & family.
xxx
March 11th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Hi Heather
Pleased to hear you (and your family) are doing well.
This is all a journey and a fascinating one if we can but see it that way!
Wishing you well
Ron
March 11th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
WOW!!! What can I say…no wonder a friend wants to move down south!!
The journey has been an interesting and turbulent one, and although not virus free, its a great feeling being off the treatment and getting stronger by the day
Its certainly made me see things differently and treasure moments (especially the little ones) so much more
All the very best to you and Carol
(must catch up with you Heather soon too!!)
Bev & Owen xxx
March 20th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Hi Bev
Hope your journey continues to be rich and vibrant.
Wishing you and Owen well
Ron
March 20th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Hi Ron,
Thanks for your comment on my blog. I am all dry and warmed up again now. I learned some very important lessons (I hope) from my river mishap last Sunday! The helicopter ride was fantastic and I was very grateful to be able to enjoy it considering what had happened. My hat goes off to all those who help others.
My last comment on here (if I can remember;) was just about how good it was to see that you have moved on and have more or less forgotten about the time when you had hep C. I know we had it for a while and we learned to live with it and knowing how much it changed our outlook on life etc, but when the time comes, we have to say goodbye and move on.
It’ll be (it is) interesting to read about your life after all things hep C.
And also I think I said something about being a big fan of Myspace (regarding the post about your Son) and how it has changed considerably how we look at and listen to music. Especially new live bands.
Take care Ron,
Jason