Fiona from Ardara again - another update on Packie.

It was his birthday on Monday and he had a reasonably quiet day. I went down to see him yesterday in his new place in the Sheltered Accomodation. We took along a few musicians (Peter Oliver amongst them for those who know him) and had a bit of a session in the 'day room' there.

Packie was in good form, and was looking great. He says he is enjoying the new place, though he still plans to move back home when his house is fixed up. If I know the council here, that might take a few months though!! His new flat is lovely, really spacious, clean and warm, and there are lots of people around for company if he wants it. There is a weekly drop in day centre that meets in the building, and while Packie struggles with the noise of it, he appears to enjoy the company, and many of the people there are planning to call in with him for a cuppa and a blether.

He had several women draping off him yesterday, and he seemed to be enjoying the attention, as ever!! We even got a couple of songs out of him after a bit of coaxing.

Always a pleasure spending time in his company!!