Sickening

Morning Blog fans, it's been a couple of days since i last blogged and i can't say it's been easy. I've been trying to get home to see my wife and daughter and in laws after the death of Fred. It's been a struggle on board trying to get the time off. Eventually they agreed, but said that I'd have to pay for my own flights!! Well, i looked into it and I'd only get five days at home anyway and that would be getting back very late on the Thursday and having to depart at 0630 from Luton airport. Not a problem really except that i live in Hull. I've discussed all this with my wife and we've decided that it's not practical. I'm really annoyed that i cannot afford to get back. I wish all the family the best and hope to see you all as soon as i can. To add to all these things that have been going on, I've had a constant headache since we sailed from Gib', i went to see the LMA (Leading Medical Assistant) and she advised me to lay off the Tea, well anyone who knows me, knows that there is more tea in my veins than anything else. I was devastated. So, i had to lay off the tea and drink plenty of water, she thought i was just de-hydrated. Well i did as i was told, but around 1900 i was sitting in the messdeck shivering my bits off. I don't get cold very easily. I went to see the Med' staff again and have been told I've got sinusitis or something like that! either way it hurts. And I've even had the odd blood clot to cough up!! great isn't it!! Speak to you all soon when i've got a little more drama for you!!!!!