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WITH LESS THAN AN HOUR TO MIDNIGHT HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES,
ITS TIME TO WISH EVERYONE
A
VERY
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Monday 31 December 2007
Tuesday 25 December 2007
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Christmas greetings to all family and friends comes from The Philippines.
The photographs were taken on Christmas Eve. They show the house lit by Christmas lights and a group of young carol singers in the garden from the local church. Yes ... that is Mary and
Joseph on a pony. Inquisitive neighbours stand around on the drive in the background.
Monday 22 October 2007
Update on Joyce Houghton
Hello all
First of all - hi Wendy! The photos are terrific. I have got a few too that I will scan on in a quiet moment.
Mum was taken into hospital on Tuesday 9 October. She is currently in Clyst Ward, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. A scan shows significant damage caused by a blood clot in the brain resulting in a surrounding bleed. (I am not medically trained - hope that makes sense). She has movement in all of her limbs but lacks strength. Mentally she is really confused and is muddling the past with the present, but lives mostly in the past. In the first few days in hospital she demonstrated a bit of character and smiled quite a bit. As time goes on she seems more distracted and tends to drift off unable to maintain concentration.
I have visited her everyday and have tried to ensure her comfort and make sure her basic needs are catered for. She needs assistance to eat and is fed liquidised food. The doctors are currently doing a few minor tests, I understand that Mum is now waiting for a place at Budleigh Salterton Hospital (an old cottage style establishment) where she will be rehabilitated as far as she can be. At the moment the view of nurses at the hospital is that because of her confusion it would be unlikely to see a return home. However, I am keeping her home ready for her and will remain optimistic (but realistic).
I have been taking in lots of photos to show both Mum and the staff - everyone in the ward is elderly and grey haired so it is good to give her her own identity. The staff have now got the measure of Mum's love of dogs and indeed Spotty, her 81 year old Dalmation Nightdress Case that Aunty Gertie gave her is on the bed and is much admired and usually stroked by all who pass!!
I would love to write more cheery things - maybe I will be able to next time.
Love to all who read this.
Sally
First of all - hi Wendy! The photos are terrific. I have got a few too that I will scan on in a quiet moment.
Mum was taken into hospital on Tuesday 9 October. She is currently in Clyst Ward, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. A scan shows significant damage caused by a blood clot in the brain resulting in a surrounding bleed. (I am not medically trained - hope that makes sense). She has movement in all of her limbs but lacks strength. Mentally she is really confused and is muddling the past with the present, but lives mostly in the past. In the first few days in hospital she demonstrated a bit of character and smiled quite a bit. As time goes on she seems more distracted and tends to drift off unable to maintain concentration.
I have visited her everyday and have tried to ensure her comfort and make sure her basic needs are catered for. She needs assistance to eat and is fed liquidised food. The doctors are currently doing a few minor tests, I understand that Mum is now waiting for a place at Budleigh Salterton Hospital (an old cottage style establishment) where she will be rehabilitated as far as she can be. At the moment the view of nurses at the hospital is that because of her confusion it would be unlikely to see a return home. However, I am keeping her home ready for her and will remain optimistic (but realistic).
I have been taking in lots of photos to show both Mum and the staff - everyone in the ward is elderly and grey haired so it is good to give her her own identity. The staff have now got the measure of Mum's love of dogs and indeed Spotty, her 81 year old Dalmation Nightdress Case that Aunty Gertie gave her is on the bed and is much admired and usually stroked by all who pass!!
I would love to write more cheery things - maybe I will be able to next time.
Love to all who read this.
Sally
Sunday 14 October 2007
STROKE SIGN
New Sign of a Stroke -- Stick out Your Tongue
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R.
If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folk:
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that ! she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ....she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned u p and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die.... they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute ! to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke < /FONT>.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE(Coherently) (I.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this:
Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other! , that is also an indication of a stroke.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 999 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R.
If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folk:
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that ! she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ....she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned u p and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die.... they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute ! to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke < /FONT>.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE(Coherently) (I.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this:
Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other! , that is also an indication of a stroke.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 999 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
Monday 1 October 2007
Saturday 29 September 2007
The Children
Left: Tom Mildon holding Lavende, Sandra and Ruth Mildon standing, Joyce and Edith kneeling, centre Alfred John Mildon.
Budleigh Salterton September 1950
From left, Gerty, Dolly, Grandma Elston, Ethel, Nelliewritten on back of photo ' total ages 305 years'
Tom and Olive Mildons Wedding 26th April 1916
Tom (Fred Mildons brother)and Olives WeddingGrandma Mildon front left and Grandad Mildon (front right)
Upcott Barton , Cheriton Fitzpaine 1914/18 during war
Left R.A Lister Rep Grandfather Mildon Aunty Loveday with horsesFred Mildon on tractor
Uncle Ralph on Plough
The Ladies
Back row, Ethel, Grandma Mildons sister, Aunt KateFront Row, Aunt Lottie and baby mary, Loveday Fred Mildons Sister and Tom jnr Aunt Olive with Edith ( baby Tom and Edith are brother and sister)
Fred Mildons Family Photograph
Fred Mildons , Mother and Father, brothers and sister at Upcott Barton
The Mildon Family 1920
Photo taken in Upcoth in June 1920Back row is Will, Ralph and Fred
Front row is Bob, Grandma Loveday, Grandad Tom
On laps from left, Ruth, Tom jnr and Edith (Uncle Toms children)
Sunday 9 September 2007
Wendy Longfield ( Nee Mildon) weds Peter
Hi , I am Wendy eldest daughter of Alfred John Mildon grandaughter of Fred & Ethel Mildon.
I think this Mildon Blog is an excellent idea, well done Nic. I hope to get dad to release all his memories and photos of the Mildons and publish them here . This year has been quite a busy one , I remarried in January and Dad celebrated his 80th Birthday in April of which we threw a suprise party for him . Love to all of the Mildon clan. x
Saturday 1 September 2007
NIC GOING OFFLINE
My BT landline connection will cease this weekend and consequently so too will my internet.
I had planned to vacate my property this Saturday, but I have given myself another week as I am behind schedule.
I had planned to vacate my property this Saturday, but I have given myself another week as I am behind schedule.
Thursday 30 August 2007
Tuesday 28 August 2007
STOCKLEIGH MILL
THE WESTERN TIMES & GAZETTE
FRIDAY 1 MARCH, 1957
STOCKLEIGH MILL
"Chickens roost where the mill once ground"
The photograph shows Joyce Houghton and son Nicholas (2yrs 5m) in the doorway of the mill.
The farm was the birthplace of Sally Jeanne Houghton (26.9.56).
Joyce reported seeing ghosts in the farmhouse.
Tuesday 21 August 2007
Saturday 18 August 2007
Wednesday 18 July 2007
MORE FOR THE ROGUES GALLERY
All images are also viewable in the Album located as a 'LINK' in the margin.
Joyce Mildon
Jonathan Houghton
Nicholas Houghton
Sally Houghton
Karla & Dorian Houghton
Sunday 8 July 2007
SOME ANCESTOR PORTRAITS
Mary Stucley,
Thomas Mildon, Benjamin Searle Elston (brother to Ethel and Gertrude),
Grandma Smale and Mother Elston
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