Hi all, Steve here again.

In this last month I've been huffin 'n' puffin at Jubilee House in the Lake District. Jubilee House is situated in a beautiful setting in Penrith where Fire Service personnel and their dependents can go to get fit and well again. It's a fantastic place where people with mobility issues can receive treatment for whatever ails them.

The Fireservice Charity is responsible for setting up this facility and is to be commended for it's efforts. It's provided us with in-house care and rehabilitation beyond what the NHS can cope with. They have at Jubilee Physiotherapists, Nurses, Psychologists and Training Instructors and all under one roof. I think all this and bags of fresh air puts everyone well on the road to recovery.

During our 2 week stay Pauline and myself worked out hard. Well, I did anyway, Pauline just stood and watched! In fact, the heaviest thing Pauline lifted was the pin that separated the weight stack for me! But she did help me get changed for each of my programmed events, which was nice! And she did go on the walks with me which are part of everyone's programme. Walking properly is a real challenge for me now and one that I need to master.

Different people use Jubilee for different reasons, but one thing's for sure they all don the same obligatory uniform, which consists of trainers, tracksuit and water bottle. You can see people hobbling round the centre with programmes clutched in hand and a brave smile on their face, or could that have been a grimace! I'm unsure now! Anyhow it's not long before everyone gets to know one another, and for me it's like being back in the fold, amongst like minded people who just want to get fit for work again. I'm looking forward to my next visit already!

On Wednesday 27th January, Crimewatch reconstructed the fire at Little Holme Walk - and all being well, they might get a result. They got a 'double' to play my part. They couldn't get Brad Pitt, he must have been busy trying to save his relationship with Angelina! I think after Pauline reads this blog, I'll probably be doing the same!

And now for the Teletex Tickler!

This was said by a Newsreader on the BBC.
Newsreader: " Davina McCall is to host a new dance show!"
Teletex says: "Davina McCall is to host a nude dance show!"

Oh I can't wait! I hope they're all WOMEN!

And this was said by the MP George Gallow of Lord Falconer on Question Time, which, incidentally was questioning the legality of Britian going to war with Iraq. What came of the debate was that Tony Blair was very good friends with the then Chief Justice Secretary Lord Falconer, so much so that at one time they had shared accommodation.

George Gallow: "It's no surprise to us that Tony Blair's flat mate supports him!".
Teletex says: "It's no surprise to us that Tony Blair's fat mate supports him!"

Well, Lord Falconer IS a little on the portly side, but there's no need for that George!

Well that's all from me for this Month, so until next time. Take care all!

FF. Steve Morris.

PS. Always make sure you have a working smoke alarm!