Was over visiting Packie Manus yesterday and thought some of you here might like a wee update on how he is doing.

He was in good spirits, all the usual stories etc. His house is now just about ready to move back into, so he plans so move back to Drumaghy Park sometime next week. He is mostly happy about going back, although he says he has grown to like where he is now and will be sorry to leave. For various reasons he feels the right thing is to go back home.

He has had problems of late with his legs, making it hard for him to walk around. He has been using sticks and a walking frame (which aren't ideal either cos he finds it hard to grip them with his hands). But yesterday his legs were a lot better and he was far more 'sprightly' on it, walking without any aids. He was looking really well.

He was expecting a visitor and had his book of songs out at the ready so he could pass some on - the same old Packie.

As always, there is never a straight answer from him. When I asked how he was feeling he said, "Well, you know what 'middlin' is - well, I think I am about half of that!" Coming from Packie, that is probably pretty good!