In the last three years my health and quality of life has gradually improved to the point that I feel better than I did before I was even diagnosed. Yes I have some back ache, yes I can get a little tired. Neither condition stops me leading a full and rewarding life.
Of course it's also summer! Blue skies and warmer weather make us all feel more cheerful, and it's the season for air displays! With three good friends I journeyed up to the RAF Cosford air day. The weather wasn't perfect but we were treated to a wide range of flying including visits by the Red Arrow (who put on a magnificent show despite the limited cloud base), and from Avro Vulcan HX558 piloted by Bill Ramsey and Martin Withers. It was Martin Withers who piloted XM607 all the way to the Falkland Islands. HX558 is the only flying example of this cold war bomber and sadly will be retired at the end of this season never to fly again.
The following weekend saw many of the same aircraft display at Weston-super-Mare. I have certainly "overdosed" on the Vulcan!
Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold;
the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul
(Democritus)
Keep well and YOLO
Stephen
