Whilst the tourists are away and it's not so toasty in the Balearics, there is normally plenty of construction work taking place. This year it's Magaluf's turn for major works as the promenade, or at least half of it, is being repaved and widened.

As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, I'm feeling a renewed sense of motivation to move and increase my fitness levels. During the cooler months, when the temptation to hibernate is strong, my paddleboards and bike are mostly just taking up room in this one bedroom apartment by the sea. Therefore, I need another cardio workout, and so far this spring it's been the nearby steps.

It's been almost a year since some salty cod and a couple of litres of water put me in Hospital, so what's going on with all that then?If you are interested, the 'intro post' on this subject was written in August last year.

At the beginning of last year I wrote a couple of posts relating to Splinterlands and my plan to stock up on gold cards to boost my collection power and receive more cards in the airdrops that took place. ( post 1post 2Credit to @clove71

After just over 5 years service for my latest employer I have been made redundant. How is that sitting with me today and what's in store for the future, I wonder?Port Adriano, MallorcaI can't say I didn't see it coming. Day-to-day tasks and project work had dropped right off, and I found myself updating our departmental Wiki with details of the Systems I'd implemented and supported - useful for someone forgetful like me, and for a team about to lose one of its members.

For those tired of reading the 'look at me i'm healthy posts', or those who are just wondering what's been my main focus this summer...Hydronephrosis typically occurs when a kidney swells due to urine failing to drain properly from the kidney to the bladder. This most commonly affects only one kidney, but can involve both. Hydronephrosis isn’t a primary disease. It’s a secondary condition that results from some other underlying disease. It’s structural and is the result of a blockage or obstruction in the urinary tract. Hydronephrosis is said to affect about 1 in every 100 babies