The Alien Blob The mole on my toe Cancerous tumour It just had to go
But those cancer cells Decided to spread Infected lymph nodes At the top of my leg
So more surgery And hospital stays A clinical trial Lots of pills for days
Yet, ten years later And life is a breeze No evidence of That evil disease
Being vigilant Is the key for me That melanoma Can be so sneaky
Protect your body Look after your skin Slap on the sunscreen Don't let cancer win
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Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
A very, very early morning check-in at Faro airport Our plane awaits The sun just rising Up, up and away over Faro The Scillies Land’s End Hayle estuary and St Ives Bay The A30At least we have a sunny drive back home
We're leaving Lagos And onto Faro It's been fantastic But we have to go
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Our last morning in Lagos Coffee at the marina Could stay forever Our view from the hotel room Hotel pool Lagos train station sculpture And now we wait for our train Green and lean smoothie Luke surprises us, to say goodbye Luke and Talita Graffiti train carriage A McDonald’s in Faro. Burger, salad, coke, and a beer! Faro marina Tourist train Municipal building Blue, blue sky Lady with a shell on her head! Gary and I finding shade I ❤️ Faro
Sunshine brings A smile to our face A burst of energy A warm embrace It lifts our spirits Soothes our soul And makes us feel Once again whole
Love you so much Precious sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Tall palms Tall mastsThe lifting footbridge Cobbled streets Another hot day Sunday meanderings A man, a hat, an accordion and a dog Blue tiles Blue skies, blue sunshades Watching the world go by Blue shades, blue t-shirt, blue shades Igreja de Santa Maria de LagosAcross to the waterway Us again Pleasure boats returning A neat motor yacht from CowesGrinch enjoys his holiday too Overlooking the marina Dinner at Restaurante Jardim Luke and Talita arrive A wonderful outdoors restaurant Toodle ooo Luke, until next time xxx
I could live like this for days In the warm and golden rays Of sunshine shining bright and bold In a world of blue and gold
Long walks on sandy shores Life is so much better outdoors And the salty sea breeze in my hair Remind me that I'm truly there
Stress-free, carefree, life so light A world of beauty, free of strife As I explore and discover anew A culture vibrant, fresh and true
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Blue skies over the marina this morning The lifting footbridge Along the waterway Another hot one! Shady place for lunch Sweet and Temptation Street graffiti Colourful shrubs growing out of the ground Gorgeous tiles Indian motorcycles Parked up outside the police building Scouts, Bobbers, and Roadmasters Interesting to see Huge machines Back along the waterway Then a couple of hours beside the pool A windy stroll along the boardwalk to meet Luke after workBack to Lagos after dinner Sunset
Just relaxing by the pool No hurries, no worries, just cool Watching the clouds fly by Beneath an umbrella, shaded from the sky
The sun beats down, but I don't feel the heat In this moment, it's a complete retreat The water glistens, the breeze softly blows Feeling so content, as the day slows
No need to rush, no need to stress Just peace and tranquility, nothing less This moment of bliss, so simple yet profound I'm grateful for this calmness I've found
So I'll stay here a while, and let time pass Watching the clouds, as they float by so fast In this poolside oasis, simply so free Relaxed, rejuvenated, and just being me
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Wispy clouds The marina this morning Tall palms A shady spot for lunch Quite hot today, so the umbrellas were welcome A perfect spot to people watch This afternoon by the pool Quiet and peaceful Pretty clouds Relaxing Along the boardwalk, early evening Interesting cloud formationsBack at the marina The view from our apartment
Another warm Ice creamy day Languidly melting Anxieties away Lifting the mood Above the bay
Love you so much Precious sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
A new trimaran arrives A different view of the marina Gary and I This Mangusta is for sale (€570000) 🥺A selfie sort of dayBoardwalk ambling Very little wind for sailing Sunshine makes you smile Gary and Talita A cool spot for some early dinner Luke and I Walking back to Lagos Boardwalk and train tracks Sunset whilst we were eating ice cream Golden light
Sunshine, beach, and a cold beer The perfect mix for a day so clear Family and love, together we stay Creating memories on this beautiful day
The weather so fine, a precious time Where everything feels just so sublime The sound of waves, sand beneath our feet We take a moment to soak in this treat
Laughter and joy, fill up the air The moments we share, beyond compare From building sandcastles to playing games Every memory made, forever remains
As the sun sets, we gather around With hearts so full, our love profound Grateful for this day, each other we hold A family bond, a treasure to behold
Sunshine, beach, and a cold beer Together we'll cherish, year after year For the moments we shared, will always be A reminder of love, and our family
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
GC32 racing catamarans Carbon fibre, hydrofoiling catamaran So warm today Gary and I A pretty ketch coming into the marina Lunch in the square in Lagos Hot, hot, hot We caught the train to Portimão Waiting for Luke Wide beaches of Praia da Rocha Along the boardwalk Rock formations Super Bock bar Umbrellas closed at the end of the afternoon Blue, blue sky Clouds over the marina when we returned to Lagos, but still 25°C
We wander down to the beach below Feeling the sand between our toes And as the golden light fades away We savour this moment, see how it goes
The views are breathtaking, all around With waves crashing against the shore And as the sun begins to set We're left in awe, wanting more
Love you so much Precious sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
The lagoon at Alvor Strange flowers growing directly out of the sand An old Ford Praia do Cloque Pretty views Praia do Armado Steep, steep steps down to the beach A boardwalk takes you around the bays Lunch stop at Green Heart Poseur! Such a beautiful place A funky looking Buick Advertising the ice cream shop Alvor drinkies Alvor harbour Sculptures Dinner drinks Sunset Largo da RibeiraSunset glow Great end to the day
The sea so blue, a sight to see Refreshing waves, they beckon me Warmth surrounds, a gentle embrace Sparkling waters, a dazzling space
A lovely afternoon, so it seems The perfect time, to chase our dreams To swim and play, and feel so free The sea, so blue, it calls to me
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Boardwalk strolling this morning Meia Praia A gorgeous day Luke, Gary and I Praia de Porto Mós Frankie Angel Bear came tooLooking eastwards Looking westwards Windy hair again! Luke swimming, Gary trying the water Gary and I go swimming Beautiful colours Not too crowded A perfect spot Praia de Porto Mós Sparkly Building graffiti in Lagos Tonight’s sunset over the marina
The waves crash softly on the sand As I sit here with drink in hand Watching the sea ebb and flow Relaxing in the afternoon glow
The ocean's rhythm calms the mind A gentle breeze to ease the grind The sun slowly sets behind the shore And with it, all the worries we bore
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Walking along bright pavements in Praia da Rocha Praia da Rocha beach The view from Miradouro dos Três CastelosPraia dos Três CastelosNatural archway A little windyA lot windy! In front of Branquinho beach bar Luke and Talita try the water Cold libations Different rock formations and stacks Sparkly sea Such a beautiful day Windsurfers A shady spot for us Pinnacle on top of the cliffs A good swell Shady loungers Looking westwards Sparkling ocean Looking eastwards
The Journey of My Left Foot (whilst remembering my son) 