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  • EnutEnut
    edited August 2016
    Just read this, hope it all works out OK Tom.
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  • dragon1964dragon1964
    edited August 2016
    All the best Tom
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  • mrsduckmrsduck
    edited August 2016
    Hope you're ok Tom, lots of love xx
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited August 2016
    All the best Tom stay strong mate xx
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    Firstly,thank you all for the kind words.
    Brief update, I am not sure how things are at present. I rang docs on Friday,the receptionist told me the results weren't back yet , then said oh I thought you said blood sample, the sample you did was clear ( good news?) but could you ring Monday as the doctor needs to sign it off ....
    I had a shower this morning, now here comes the naughty bit..close your eyes ladies, I may have done what naughty children do in the swimming pool ( not the floaters) the blood comes at the beginning, I made a schoolboy error in providing the sample for docs, I did a "mid stream" sample, surely that doesn't matter, and there will be traces? Who knows....
    Mid morning I had to change my "y fronts" ( real men wear them ) as my naughty bits were a tad bloody..
    I have a blood test booked for Monday, I will mention all the above to the nurse.

    Really sorry to hear of Paul's good ladies' situation, he has been a real help to me in the past, still is. I haven't met him (yet) just goes to show what a really decent chap he is, I wish him and Penny all the best.

    Played a bit of poker tonight, cashed in a couple of tourneys, mind not really on it but need the distraction.
    Be safe all. X
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  • cpfc_2010cpfc_2010
    edited August 2016
    Tom I just want to say that I find your strength and courage hugely inspiring. Best of luck fella.
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  • Darkangel7Darkangel7
    edited August 2016
    Hope all ok Tom xxxx
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  • HENDRIK62HENDRIK62
    edited August 2016
    Hope you have a very boring and needless trip to the doctors today Tom.

    Neil
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited August 2016
    Who wants the honour of the 1000th post?

    All the best Tom, as always.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    Thank you all, very humbling to receive such messages of support.
    The doctor didn't seem too concerned with my "tale" of woe, is he one of those practiced in the art of deception ? Or there's nowt to worry about :)
    firstly he said " oh it could be anything really " apparently my prostate could be shedding dead stuff, ( bit hurty where it's shedding it to, could've picked the other place ;)
    Alternately it could be a stone or summat ( I am not an elephant who sucks up stones through my nether regions, but he's the pro)
    Then he asked me if I had a certain procedure, he gave it a name I couldn't pronounce , I replied I don't know, he said  oh you would know if you have had it...oooooo kkkkkk....
    He then made a note to my consultant to have the certain procedure, involving a camera, which doesn't enter your body through your mouth , or behind you, :( I hope it's not them sort they use to make documentaries in the wild.
    So , seems I have been a bit of a cry baby...sorry chaps.
    Onwards and up? Wards.
    Have fun x
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  • IrishRoseIrishRose
    edited August 2016
    Glad to hear your doc is not too concerned Tom - I'm sure if he was he'd have you under hospital arrest :)  (with all those lovely nurses!!).

    Take care and keep up the diary - the good the bad and the ugly - prob the most read thread on Sky ever
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  • Phantom66Phantom66
    edited August 2016
    Glad the doc doesn't appear concerned.

    FOR THOSE OF A NERVOUS DISPOSITION LOOK AWAY NOW.

    I have had that procedure. You get a numbing gel so dont feel it go in. It's not painful but a bit toe curling kind of discomfort as they have a look around.

    In fact your diary encouraged me to go to a doctor rather than ignore blood from down below.

    I got an all clear - sort of, nothing of the serious nature, ended up having a minor op. 


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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited August 2016

    Morning Tom.

    It just goes on & on, doesn't it? And yet, somehow, with humour & self-deprecation, you somehow face & beat every challenge thrown your way.

    I come on this forum every day to see petty complaints, Freeroll moaners, the site is always breaking down, this that & the other. They don't know they have lived, do they?

    Best diary on here, & it's not even close, you are an inspiration to every one of us.
     
    PS - Your wife & family are not too shabby in the hero/ine department either, are they?     
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  • Darkangel7Darkangel7
    edited August 2016
    Tom better to get it over and done with, the discomfort you may feel might be a relief at the end of it at least you will get to know what's wrong either way. Sending lots of healing hugs. Stay strong, you are amazing. xx
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Morning Tom. It just goes on & on, doesn't it? And yet, somehow, with humour & self-deprecation, you somehow face & beat every challenge thrown your way. I come on this forum every day to see petty complaints, Freeroll moaners, the site is always breaking down, this that & the other. They don't know they have lived, do they? Best diary on here, & it's not even close, you are an inspiration to every one of us.   PS - Your wife & family are not too shabby in the hero/ine department either, are they?  
    Posted by Tikay10

    Very true, but look at the 'competition'....

    Ramblings of an old man
    Ramblings of an old man II
    Can you teach an old dog new tricks?
    Harry's Harmony

    Slim (no pun) pickings I'm sure you'll agree ;)

    As always, all the best Tom and keep us posted.

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  • Jac35Jac35
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : Very true, but look at the 'competition'.... Ramblings of an old man Ramblings of an old man II Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Harry's Harmony Slim (no pun) pickings I'm sure you'll agree ;) As always, all the best Tom and keep us posted.
    Posted by hhyftrftdr

    +1
    Although it might have been a different story if Devs diary was still going
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  • Phantom66Phantom66
    edited August 2016
    +2

    I expect even the most ardent of diary haters would have to agree. Nothing egotistical to see here.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Glad to hear your doc is not too concerned Tom - I'm sure if he was he'd have you under hospital arrest :)  (with all those lovely nurses!!). Take care and keep up the diary - the good the bad and the ugly - prob the most read thread on Sky ever
    Posted by IrishRose
    Thank you Rose, I'm pretty sure that is the case. Hope you are well and good luck with the package hunt. ( No Hrry, not that ;)
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Glad the doc doesn't appear concerned. FOR THOSE OF A NERVOUS DISPOSITION LOOK AWAY NOW. I have had that procedure. You get a numbing gel so dont feel it go in. It's not painful but a bit toe curling kind of discomfort as they have a look around. In fact your diary encouraged me to go to a doctor rather than ignore blood from down below. I got an all clear - sort of, nothing of the serious nature, ended up having a minor op. 
    Posted by Phantom66
    Thanks Mark, really pleased you got the all clear my good man, as far as my diary encouraging you.,that just made my day :)
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Morning Tom. It just goes on & on, doesn't it? And yet, somehow, with humour & self-deprecation, you somehow face & beat every challenge thrown your way. I come on this forum every day to see petty complaints, Freeroll moaners, the site is always breaking down, this that & the other. They don't know they have lived, do they? Best diary on here, & it's not even close, you are an inspiration to every one of us.   PS - Your wife & family are not too shabby in the hero/ine department either, are they?  
    Posted by Tikay10
    Good Morning Mr.K.
    There are a few moans that's for sure, seems that's the nature of the beast in a poker forum, life stuff probably gets dealt with between closed doors, I am the type to "put it out there" which really helps me, folk are different and I'm sure some of the moaners have their own issues to deal with on a daily basis but prefer to be private about it,my best wishes to all.
    As far as the wife and family, nail on head there, my wife is my heroine, and I am so proud of my kids, I really couldn't face this alone and my good lady picks me up when I'm down, kicks my butt when I'm being too soft, generally she is the Rock of the family, I hope I am there for her when she is wanting, she tells me I am, I love her so much.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Tom better to get it over and done with, the discomfort you may feel might be a relief at the end of it at least you will get to know what's wrong either way. Sending lots of healing hugs. Stay strong, you are amazing. xx
    Posted by Darkangel7
    :) thank you Angel, it's not. "In my hands". I have to wait with baited breath, and knees crossed for the letter to arrive, i will be fine I'm sure. :)
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : Very true, but look at the 'competition'.... Ramblings of an old man Ramblings of an old man II Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Harry's Harmony Slim (no pun) pickings I'm sure you'll agree ;) As always, all the best Tom and keep us posted.
    Posted by hhyftrftdr
    Thanks Jon, i am honoured to be the recipient of your good wishes, just wish folk could see behind the words and view the kind man you are.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : +1 Although it might have been a different story if Devs diary was still going
    Posted by Jac35
    :) Thank you Paul, please send my best wishes to Penny, hope all goes smoothly with the house move and Harry settles in to the new place.
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited August 2016
    Hi tom , 

    Ive just caught up on your diary ,  sorry to hear there have troubles.

    Great choice on the Civic, I have one.

    Your humour is spot on, if someone doesnt get it, they are lacking.

    One issue , why are you pretending to be 60 ?
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Hi tom ,  Ive just caught up on your diary ,  sorry to hear there have troubles. Great choice on the Civic, I have one. Your humour is spot on, if someone doesnt get it, they are lacking. One issue , why are you pretending to be 60 ?
    Posted by mumsie
    :) Hi Charlie, Son is loving "his" Civic, he took me to Grosvener Casino a few weeks ago and actually drove sensibly.
    As far as the age thing is concerned,it was a cunning plan to get a free bus pass (Apparently you don't get it at 60 doh.) and to lull these poker types into thinking I'm a bit doddery and re-raise my 2x raises, thing is..I never bluff :)
    Hope you are well and work is still flooding in,good to see you back posting again.
    Have a great weekend.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    Well, I have 2 hospital appointments coming up, one to measure flow rate, tother to do the important camera work. Still have blood coming from where it probably shouldn't :(
    My darling daughter has returned home, we now have a full house...and a pug :)
    Signed up to a premiership outfit on fb, learning lots just by reading, am not in a fit state to post much at present ,cheers me up though.
    Went to IKEA this morning, nice drive up, came out with bedroom furniture for dear daughter just as heavens opened, spent most of afternoon putting drawers and stuff together, riveting huh.
    Played mini tonight, AA v 55 my exit hand, I must learn to fold the b things :)
    Made FT of deep stack, fin 6th, must do better.
    Loving the Olympics, fab what Great Britain have achieved. It seems a tad half a...ssed at times though, especially when the velodrome was "fixed" when a rider came off and damaged floor by affixing that well known 21st century technology -gaffer tape :)
    Have fun.x
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited August 2016
    People are strange at times, I get the whole folk are different bit....but. I cannot get my head round why people have Botox , my brothers wife is constantly posting stuff like " just had my monthly Botox,now getting ready for a p.... Up with the girls"
    Makes my skin crawl, I may be getting grumpy in my latter years, I may have posted a link to how poisonous the aforementioned is....I may have been told off by my good lady again .
    Her daughter of 23 has the whole trout pout going on, as she follows her mothers example, so sad.
    I suppose I better concentrate on my own issues.


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  • Jac35Jac35
    edited August 2016
    Grumpy is good :)


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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited August 2016


    Lol @ "trout pout".

    When are the 2 hossie appointments, Tom?
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  • LmfaoAllinLmfaoAllin
    edited August 2016
    Don't often post these days but do the odd spot of browsing.

    This is one of the places I do pop by from time to time, find your 'story' very inspiring, your honesty is very humbling and the style of writing....making such raw topics witty is a real gift, your writing is excellent.

    Makes some of the other diaries on here look distinctly average : )

    Agree with the absurd obsession of modern day 'beauty' regimes. Some are just obscene.

    Never understood the selfie craze, but what's with all the blokes pouting, posing with duck like lips isn't attractive on a woman...but on a man!

    Anyhow hope your tests come back with good news, why not do something to take your mind off it like IKEA furniture construction : )

    Hope you found all the correct screws in the end, if not have a look around the forum, there's plenty loose here.
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