We are in the new House

Yes at long last we are in our house. 4 years after first signing up to buy a house lot on the philippine Island of Mactan we are in our house. There are a few teething problems doors not fitting properly,taps leaking and sockets not working properly. Generally, it's a lack of care and craftmanship. I am busy putting up the pictures clocks etc, in order to make a house a home. We did encounter one major problem, on leaving Kuwait I could not find the key ring to our safe in Cebu, no problem I thought, Ruth has a key. It is an electronic safe and so you only need a key to unlock it if you forget the code number. When I asked Ruth where she had put here key she said in the safe, so itdidn't get lost. Also the opening instruction sheet. I remembered the Master Code and so could over ride all other code numbers. unfortunately, the master key wouldn't work. and so I ended up drilling a small hole in the base so I could retreive the instructions. So simple just 2 Hash keys in addition tothe Master Code and it opened. That was enough drama for one week, well for a life time in fact.
More treatment on Monday, then at the end of the month I am off to the UK to get the treatment I need. Keep you posted.

Time table for journey

Friday 26th September 2225 Kwt - Doha
Saturday 27th September 0105 Doha - Cebu
Saturday 27th September 1630 arr. in Cebu

Farewell Party

Well countdown has begun, 6 days left to go, yes, next Friday 26th September we leave Kuwait for Retirement, First, I will visit Adam in Cebu and then head back to the UK, where I will settle with my son Steve and his wife Anna and of course baby Charlotte. We are all thrilled about the future, but don't know the details yet. We will have to take life one day at a time. My treatment continues and I continue to improve, getting stronger and more active day by day.

Last night our good friends Karen and Ali held a farewell party for us, we were surprised when over 60 people turned up,even though many of our friends were on vacation.

They presented us with a lovely plague which we will treasure in the months and years that lie ahead of us. Great friends, great food and great fun was had by all, just like the old days. Great time was had by all

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Nearly Ready to move in- Our House

Our house is nearing completion. Ruth will come to Kuwait on September 6th, we hope that before that they will have moved into the house. Adam will stay in Cebu with his uncle and cousin. He enjoys all the new experiences like riding a 'Tricad'. Here in Kuwait I continue to check out of Kuwait government offices, this involves getting clearance from the Bank, Police, Electricity immigration etc,. I continue to receive treatment, however, my general health is good and I pray it will continue so. On Sept 26th Ruth and I will fly to Cebu and take up residence there, until I move to the UK for more treatment.

Update from Kuwait

Countdown has begun. We are on our way out of Kuwait after almost 15 years. Ruth and Adam are in the Philippines, working on moving into our new house. Adam is attending 6th grade at the Indianna Areospace University. ( a very grand name) Adam is in the Elementary School. The school is only about 5 Kms from our house, and so it is very convenient for Ruth to drop him off at school each day.

Our house continues to be finished, finishing touches seem to take a while. The developer will not take possession from the builder until all the little snags are attended to.

Ruth will depart from the Philippines to Kuwait on September 6th, we will then return together to Cebu on 26th September. Adam will stay in Cebu with his uncle and cousin.

I continue to receive treatment for NH Lymphoma, the radiation regime as been stopped and I am undergoing more Chemotherapy, depending on the response we will either be in the philippines for a short period of time before going to the UK to complete my treatment. We value your prayers for us as a family during these days of moving, sickness, building and fitting out a new house, and lastly dealing with the beaucracy of leaving Kuwait. I will put a couple of pictures of the house so you can see the progress.

My Mum and Dad recently celebrated their 90th Birthdays, after a short time in hospital Dad is back at the Nursing home and doing well. Mum continues to live at home with my brother looking after them.

Up to date news

It has been a while since I worte anything. Basically, I have not been too well, after 8 sessions of Radiation I had to stop because of throat problems. Well they have now nearly cleared up and I hope to restart the treatment as soon as possible.
Our house continues to be being finished, yes that is correct not yet finished, now it's the finishing touches. Water an electricity are installed and they are building the perimeter fence. so not long now. The next big thing is the move and then Ruth's visit to Kuwait final packing and my move to Cebu.
I may also go to the UK to check up on my condition. Well one step at a time. This is all for now.
My father has been in hospital but he is now back at the nursing home, Grandma is about the same she enjoyed her 90th birthday last July 14, Grandad will be 90 on Aug 18. got to go and "cook me tea."