Mike H Abbott

18/10/2024

No Wi-Fi & Phone Signal

As you read this latest blog from me, I will be somewhere across the Atlantic Ocean on a cruise……. A couple of interesting facts will be that I won’t have access to the internet or a mobile phone. Yes, you heard it nearly over two weeks without these aids (my wife calls these devises my pacifiers). The reason for not having this is simply the cost of the cruise liners extortionate prices, and yes, there is the roaming charges also, by my phone provider.

Of course, couple’s therapist will be saying, “Mike this is doing you good, no one can get hold of you, and you will be giving your beloved wife 100 % attention.” A romantic time away and rekindling that spark and time that we wanted.

Yes, of course, this so important, but some questions will be …. will I be in cold turkey having withdrawal symptoms from my devices, how much will the new counselling sessions be costing me on board or the shrinks 1-1, due to lack of my devices, and should I have had paid unlimited access to the internet etc.
Like me do you spend too much time on your phone, tablet or computer and ignore your watch telling you it’s time to stand and get away from the screen……. Have a walk, get some fresh air and re-charge your batteries………Or even your eyes saying please, please I need a break!

You may not have taken the steps I have without any devices…. how about trying a little break and seeing what else is outside and can be done for that time spent sat in front of a screen…. Have a go and see how you get on!

If you see or hear of someone that has been thrown overboard in the Atlantic Ocean without any access to a mobile phone ……. please send a rescue boat to put me back into the 21st century!

Mikehabbott.com

https://www.mikehabbott.com/2024/10/18/no-wi-fi-phone-signal/

11/10/2024

Dad (Norman)

It feels odd to be writing about my father’s passing, as it was only two years ago that we said our goodbyes to our mother, and yet, here I am writing another farewell.

It was in early August during one of our daily phone calls… that took place at 5pm daily and without fail since my mother passed away. It was only a short call, what have you been doing today, how’s the weather and mostly what have you got for tea…and of course he would ask me how my day had been too.

But on this call, he divulged that he was feeling a bit under the weather, this was most unlike him, stiff upper lip, never really telling you where he was at, and I suggested that he take a paracetamol. Sounds a bit pathetic as the by the weekend he had collapsed and the following Monday was admitted into hospital with sepsis, and under 24 hours of being in hospital we watched him slip away surrounded by his loved ones.

We were stunned and shocked by his sudden departure; however, he had always wanted to walk down his local high street and die outside the local Weatherspoon’s pub and be propped up in the corner with us attending his wake.

Dad cannot believe that you have gone, and you will never open your front door to greet me again.

I am so thankful that you didn’t suffer or be in hospital for endless days which you would have hated. It was hard enough seeing you with the oxygen mask on that was helping your breath, and I am so very grateful that I got to tell you……. thanks for an amazing childhood, introducing me to music and the word that I never said enough to you I love you.

Life passes you buy so fast, and you think your loved ones will be here forever….it reminds me of when I had to put coins into the payphone to call someone and the minutes would go so fast; that frantic search for another coin to continue the conversation before those dreaded pips cut you off.

Don’t let today go past without ensuring that you tell those that you love how special they are.

As the clock comes around to 5 pm…. I think to myself that I must phone Dad. Then the stark realisation sets in he’s gone but never forgotten.

Mikehabbott.com

https://www.mikehabbott.com/2024/10/11/dad-norman/

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19/05/2024

In an exclusive interview, Mike Abbott, the author of Burn Out, “Learn Lessons From my Journey”, delves into the profound reasons that compelled him to pen his latest book. This powerful and insightful work has resonated deeply with readers, offering a unique perspective that is both enlightening and transformative. Here, Mike shares the motivations, experiences and aspirations that fuelled his writing journey, providing an intimate look into the heart and soul of his literary creation.

In an exclusive interview, Mike Abbott, the author of Burn Out, “Learn Lessons From my Journey”, delves into the profound reasons that compelled him to pen h...

05/03/2024

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5Mar Obstacle’s I’m amazed everyday how many obstacles I have to overcome…There’s the obvious one of getting out of bed on those wet and cold mornings that we have had this year and starting the day. Circumnavigating through those bleary eyes of re-gaining consciousness, (not like an Apollo ...

05/02/2024

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4Feb Shopping My Father gave me vouchers for Christmas, which was very kind of him, to spend on what I wanted. I needed a new coat as the one I had sadly has worn out, its life with me was coming to an end. How was I now going to dispose of this coat that had been on so many different adventures tog...

04/09/2022

Dear All,

I would like to invite you to my book launch event, ‘Burn Out’ My story from Burn Out to Recovery on Sunday 4th September 2022, from 5-7pm.

There will be coffee and cake from 5pm.

Location: Starbucks Ground Floor, Greenville House, Blechynden Terrace, Nelson Gate, Southampton. Hampshire. SO15 1GX

I am excited to be sharing my unique story with you that will inspire and encourage you.

To register please click the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burn-out-my-story-from-burn-out-to-recover-book-launch-tickets-385983676567?fbclid=IwAR2fKXM9WLuH81xwVSgFNLd01Xqw-BhbkB_uilBssWq2cfbYdDZXYjQgFksI

look forward to seeing.
Mike Abbott