Retired Not Out, Paul Chappell's Journal

Posts About Myself and Those Close to Me

Cherry Tree in Flower

The cherry tree opposite our house, in flower.

3rd April 2025

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My Earliest Memory

My earliest memory is of being unable to climb the West Kirby war memorial when I was a toddler.

21st March 2025

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Prostate Cancer: Passed

Today I got the result of my PSA test, I was normal, no cancer.

5th March 2025

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Prostate Cancer: PSA Test

Today I gave blood for my PSA test, hopefully tomorrow I’ll get a negative result.

4th March 2025

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Prostate Cancer: Maybe?

Due to changes in my peeing pattern, I may have prostate cancer. This is the first post in a series of posts about the problem.

28th February 2025

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Mallinsons Beers by the Fire

Today it’s cold and stormy outside, what better than some bottles of Mallinsons beers, watching the telly.

25th January 2025

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Sometimes Life Gets in the Way

Photograph of Marsden covered in snow, problems with our house insurance after accidental snow damage and changes to this website.

19th January 2025

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