Monthly Archives: April 2008

> What a cracker of a sky today. Google 'Magritte' and you'll see what I mean

> They put something in the water to keep you quiet. I'm pretty sure of it. Either that, or the pills. Most of the time you drift along in a semi-painfree state (which I figure beats the other option), but … Continue reading →

> "You have to be a bit of a sadist in this line of work" she said This is Annika, the physiotherapist. You wouldn't suspect that under this gentle and attractive exterior lurks the soul of the Marquis de Sade. … Continue reading →

> This is a very useful device.You can hang on to it and drag yourself around in bed.They can hang transfusions and drips and stuff off it.And you can use it quite effectively to confuse the wardens.Wait until you hear … Continue reading →

> The wardens come around daily to make sure we haven’t absconded. Dr Koshewa who – being quite handy with hacksaws, hammers, screwdrivers, routers and similar kit – checks to make sure that Leg 2.0 hasn’t fallen off yet and … Continue reading →

> I thought they had me wired up for video the other day. Until I realised that- instead of RGB – it was pretty much RRR. Aaaah. Drainage tubes! Those things they ram 5cm into your thigh under anaesthetic. And … Continue reading →

> This is the racetrack. Every 2 hours, you're allowed ("allowed" is good – the wardens lurk around with whips….) to walk the length of the corridor and then back to bed. Not as easy as it sounds. Given that … Continue reading →