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MiriamJuly 23, 2024 at 4:47 PM
ReplyDeleteI have listened over the last couple of days to "Almonds + Raisins", which AP mentioned which I already had downloaded.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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ArcherphileJuly 23, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Glad to hear that you liked it Miriam. Some of the attitudes and especially the fear of anti-Semitism was very like that of my parents. I loved hearing the old speech patterns and Yiddish words, it brought childhood back for me, though fortunately my parents were relatively well off and not living hand to mouth like those in the play.
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MiriamJuly 23, 2024 at 5:37 PM
I learnt and understood so much more, as to something I was, and probably still am, unaware of.
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MiriamJuly 23, 2024 at 5:55 PM
In my very wide and varied life, I can honestly say that at no time have I ever known, nor come across, anyone of the Jewish faith. This is surprising to me.
Apart from you of course 🤗 🤗
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Cheshire CheeseJuly 23, 2024 at 6:55 PM
One of my friends from my university days is Jewish. Having been brought up1 a Catholic and having no faith by the time I got to university, it was interesting to learn about their religion and way of life. My friend lived with her parents at university and her mum was really good to me. She is still alive at 100 years old, living in her own home and still managing well.
Sarnia July 24, 2024 at 7:26 AM
ReplyDeleteI did my teacher training in North London, within reach of Hampstead and Folders Green. A fair number of my compatriots were Jewish, especially the mature students, who would commute from home. We visited Orthodox homes where the separate washing up bowls were the norm and supported a girl whose parents had forbidden her relationship with someone outside the faith.
A boy in my education group taught me to play 'Hava Nagila' on his guitar. The steel strings blistered my fingers and then cut them. My own guitars have always had nylon strings!
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Sarnia July 24, 2024 at 7:30 AM
That would be Golders Green. My phone doesn't know London very well.
My daughter who was musing last night that she owes her existence to nazism & Margaret Thatcher. My grandfather ( a Cohen at birth although he changed it early on as part of an unfulfilled plan to join an uncle in America) moved to Birmingham from Germany in the 1930’s. MrNuts chose a position with IBM rather than an academic post in Oxford as the Tories were making cuts to the universities at the time, which in time led to us meeting… life is a series of intertwined events. There ends my thought for the day 😁
ReplyDeleteI obviously owe my existence to a New Year "celebration", as I was unexpected and born in September, just 19months younger than Big Sis..🙂
DeleteI was Hitler's fault. The family evacuated from Guernsey were eventually housed not far from Manchester and were hit by a flying bomb. My father was injured and had just been discharged after three weeks in hospital. Different sort of celebration... ...
DeleteYou should be on Radio 4!
ReplyDeleteKPnuts. Just love those chinchillas, which look so adorable..
ReplyDeleteHopefully there won't be baby chinchillas any time soon..🫢
DeleteKP - thank you for that lovely photo of your daughter with her new friends, the chinchillas.
ReplyDeleteAre they easy to look after? I wonder also what they eat, I don’t suppose you can buy tins of chinchilla food in Sainsburys
In reply to ARCHERPHILE - No, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen hay, grass or twigs for sale in Sainsburys, but Chinchilla pellets are likely to be available in your local pet shop.
DeleteNo, I’m not especially knowledgeable re Chinchillas AP, but your quick question led me to read up on the subject.
They do look very pretty KP.
May we know why she has chosen them as her pets ?
Lovely pic KP. What has she called them?
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child I remember being allowed to go up into the attic of a large house used mainly as a guest house, where a lot of chinchillas were kept in cages. They were well looked after but it wasn't until I was older that I realised they were being bred for sale for their fur.
ReplyDeleteI suspect from the lovely photo of your daughter smiling with them that she is not going into the fur business!
A lovely photograph, which reminded me of a student I taught many years ago! She was absolutely mad about animals and managed to acquire many to the annoyance of her father. The chinchillas were the last straw when despite being confined to a cage , they somehow managed to eat the curtains! I can't remember exactly what happened to her, but I think she did end up working at a vet's!!!
DeleteYes, a lovely photo. What a happy young lady 😊
DeleteA Smallish Person Resident in Another Shoe would be very jealous!
My neighbours but one kept two chinchillas in a cage in their shed. One day they escaped, I remember all of us chasing up and down all the gardens trying to catch them, but they wouldn't co-operate.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember if they were caught or not, but I remember thinking they were quite large.
My daughter has always liked small animals. We had a couple of Guinea pigs when she was small but the didn’t like being handled, they were duly followed by gerbils and three very pretty African striped mice which hadn’t been correctly sexed, which resulted in severe sibling rivalry and incest (at one point we had 15 which was rather traumatic) when she moved out she acquired her first of several hamsters. I never liked hamsters as they bite, as she discovered, she also struggled with their rather short lifespan. She has always hankered for something a bit larger but wasn’t sure about a rabbit and her landlord won’t allow a dog so she decided on the chinchillas. They are wonderfully soft and like being handled. They are called Joan and Etta, despite them being very obviously male as since she acquired pets as an adult they have all been named after black female singers. As Mrs P noted they eat hay and specially formulated pellets, which seem to pass through unchanged, they don’t smell, and groom themselves in dust baths, they can live up to 20 years and can then make.a lovely pair of mittens! Only kidding, but I wouldn’t put it past her to find a taxidermist.
ReplyDeleteIn the event of their death I can put her in touch with a taxidermist !
DeleteI’m surprised at how many responses with experience of Chinchillas we’ve received.
I’ve never seen any. ( when working at vets I did experience a number of exotics, but not Chins )
I would also like to congratulate your daughter on her knowledge of black female blues singers. My daughters were both named after two of them, though I sometimes wish we had decided on Etta rather than Nelly. That daughter has in the event used her second name Ella as her professional name rather than Nell although still Nell within the family and friends.
I had mice as an adolescent ! Goldfish and a beloved budgie when growing up.
Having written 2 posts now and haven't published - I am looking forwards to the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteShort, but better than the one's I originally wrote 🤣
DeleteDid anyone sit through the whole of the Olympic opening ceremony? I did. It was sooo bad that it was good! I know it poured with rain but even if had been dry and sunny it would have been dreadful. I’ve now started watching live events whilst following the comments in the Times at the same time. It’s great. Very good entertainment, witty and downright funny. Usually better than the actual event I’m watching.
ReplyDeleteI got bored and actually switched off! It was nothing to do with the weather, but no WOW factor and particularly feeling.
DeleteI so felt for those from the small countries which just have a few competitors (one had just 4). These were so isolated on their small boats just bobbing along.
Perhaps I thought too much of that wonderful Thames River Pageant, for the late Queen's Diamond Jubilee, when it also rained.
DeleteI expected so much more, for some reason.
I also remember London 2012, with David Beckham arriving by boat, proudly holding the Olympic Flame up high! Paris just fell flat for me.
Yes, we watched the entire thing to the very end and concluded:
DeleteToo long
Too slow
Very poor sound and awful commentary by the BBC team, this was the one occasion we would have preferred Clare Balding
Too much weird dancing and strange costumes which weren’t explained
The earlier arriving athletes must have got frozen and very wet, waiting for the rest of the flotilla to arrive.
The fashion show on the bridge went on far too long
Light show on Eiffel Tower was magnificent
Getting to the lighting of the balloon also took far too long, all that boat travel then running around Paris to get to the cauldron
Too much rain!!
We felt sorry for Macron and the IOC that such an ambitious and inventive ceremony should have been ruined by the weather.
AP. The rain cetainly didn't help, I agree, but would the tedium have been better..not sure🤷♀️
DeleteOh well it's over and now forgotten, well for me.
I am loving what I am watching so far, but then I am an true Olympics
Addict, be it Summer or Winter games.
Totally different topic.
ReplyDeleteI had to do an emergency freezer defrost yesterday. On Thursday I bought a new bag of Chunky Chips. I did have to force them into a freezer drawer to fit, and then closed door.
24hours later, Friday night, on getting fish 'n chips out for tea, I met the Antartic! The freezer door obviously hadn't closed + sealed properly. Luckily it was done quickly.
I so need a new freezer. Mine is an upright one, which is in my understairs cupboard and is far from efficient. I just cannot find one though to fit into the same space, with the same capacity as to contents as the one I have now, which is perfect for me.
I hate being dictated to as to choice and availability of goods, as to the current mode and styles.
We have had this problem too, recently. On both occasions I found that (Mr A) hadn’t quite pushed the bottom drawer back in, so the door was held open by a very small amount. But just enough to make the freezer run on fast freeze overnight. Result, every thing frozen absolutely solid. I have now shown Mr A the importance of pushing all the shelves/baskets right in, properly
DeleteIt might be worth checking that your freezer door is closing properly before having to source a new one
This was my problem, but know my freezer is now old, inefficient and needs to be up-dated, if only I can an equivalent. Easier said than done, as I been looking on + off for a year now.
DeleteThis latest is definitely an alarm bell ringing.
A long chatty post I wrote, did not post, even when saying it had..
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is - Well Done Team GB 🇬🇧 with 🪙×2 along with the well deserved silver + bronze gongs.
A Rant!
ReplyDeleteWhy Oh why, did I work so hard, for pension benefits now to be taken away after paying in so much for so long.
It is bad enough having to pay tax on my state pension, but have just read that the Winter Fuel Allowance is to be scrapped, unless claim benefits!
As a single home-owner with just one pension/income coming in, I am horrified as to this!
Luckily I have just bought some chunky wool to knit a warm winter jumper. It will be needed.
To add.
DeleteThis could make the difference for some to go from being OK to go into a more poverty situation.
Rant Over!!
I might live alone with my only benefit 25% off council tax, but home needs to be warm and cosy in the winter months, regardless of the number of inhabitants.
DeleteOne person does not equate to half heating home costs, lighting and home maintenence plus garden bills, so to keep home a nice place to live in.
Apologies but feel hard done by.
Southport stabbings abhorrent beyond belief a senseless waste of so many lives.
DeleteHowever Miriam your comments on pensions and loss of heating allowance are still very relevant in your life and I thought of you straight away for all the reasons you stated.
OMG I have just caught up with the news of the stabbing of so many youngsters some of whom died.
ReplyDeleteI feel so ashamed of myself,as to my self-centred whinging, when such an abhorrent and horrendous event has taken place..
It is difficult to comprehend and understand how this happened with so many casualties.
Puts everything else into perspective, doesn’t it ?
DeleteIt's so hard to process. Yesterday we were travelling back from visiting our daughter in Edinburgh. Only the day before we were watching our granddaughter at Junior Gymnastics and it brought home to me what it must have been like for all the people who were in a similar situation when the attack happened.
DeleteThe youngest in my family does simple ballet classes. I have seen many photos of her doing this, and the thought of a similar event ..😵💫😱
DeleteWhat I can't comprehend are the deaths + serious injuries, which were inflicted by just one 17yr old particularly - why?
A strange phone call. I was spoken to by name by a strongly accented female. When I asked the company calling from, couldn't understand the reply but immediately went onto the £149 rebate due to me. I then asked to repeat the company name, still garbled. My response was if know me then know my e-mail address so send details to this! The call was immediately terminated. Scam obviously but the worry was my full name was known...
ReplyDeleteOh Miriam - they seem to know more than your name, your telephone number to start, and I’m pretty sure your address.
DeleteI just say…. I know your a scammer and you won’t be scamming me ! ……
By the time I’ve finished my sentence there gone !
Fielding these calls is part of the times we live in.
What have I done recently on-line, my passport!
DeleteMakes you wonder...
To add nearly all my limited on-line activity is done with a shortened version of my name.
DeleteThe only other thing done with full first name was to the counciil to get my bus pass. Both times full name had to be used.
This is why I don't answer calls from numbers I don't recognise.
DeleteWe have been getting quite a few scam calls recently. They seem to have started up again. If I don’t get an immediate answer to my ‘hello’ I always suspect a scam caller is on the line. Foreign accents, barely understandable, make me press my red ‘delete and block this call’ button.
DeleteApparently the latest ploy is to use a phone number from your local area, so you think it is a local business when the number shows up on the screen, encouraging you to answer.
On the subject of spam calls, we had a call this morning which Mr CC thought was spam. It was from an agency dealing with intestacy and he nearly put the phone down. A cousin of Mr CC died intestate in California and they were tracing his relatives of which Mr CC is one of the closest. His mother's brother went to live in the States decades ago and there are no surviving relatives over there. There are quite a lot over here so we're not holding our breath over what the amount might be.
DeleteIt just shows how suspicious we are these days and our niece had the same reaction when they contacted her.
Yesterday someone used £115 worth of my nectar points in Maidenhead.
DeleteNectar were brilliant, they are replacing my card and saying points will be reimbursed at some time in the future.
I have checked my bank account and credit cards and all still OK.
We had a one of those calls last year.
DeleteThey spoke to Mr A and asked if his father had the first name James and had been born in a certain place - which he had. Several more questions and references seemed to indicate that Mr A was the person they were searching for. We contacted my sister-in-law law who is very into family trees and has researched right back through almost 2 centuries of people with our surname. The search proved that we were not the right relatives but had uncannily similarly named family members. A bit of a disappointment!
My driving licence renewal is delayed. They want medical reports about my glaucoma, still early stage, to decide if I am fit to drive!
ReplyDeleteThese things have to be done I understand but the renewal will now take a minimum of a further 6 weeks...
We are having a real cracker of a thunderstorm, been going on for almost an hour. Such a relief as it’s been unbearably humid today & now there’s a bit of fresh air, thank goodness. ⚡️⛈️⚡️
ReplyDeleteOh, so that's where it went! We had a fistful of heavy raindrops and a bit of a rumble round as it passed through
DeleteI am in Stratford at the moment, we were watching an outdoor performance of As you like it, but it got cut short as there was a storm within 30 miles so we will return tomorrow, we saw Pericles last night and will be seeing Merry Wives of Windsor tomorrow. The list of Shakespeares we haven’t seen is getting ever shorter.
ReplyDeleteSlightly different vibe to the Bruce Springsteen concert I went to last weekend!
Gorgeous sunny + hot evening here.
ReplyDelete3.00am was entirely different though. What a storm! It was continuous thunder + lightning and torrential rain. It was overhead at one time, which set my neighbours (away on holiday) alarm off. It is a good thing that they don't have a video door bell so to see me, dressing gown hood up, torch in hand, in the pouring rain and bog-eyed, going in to turn it off.
I couldn't reset straight away but went in this morning to do so.
To make things worse, on nipping back into mine my head brushed against my hanging basket which was very wet after a good water earlier!
It's been glorious hot sunshine all day today + continuing.
In these strange times it was nice to have something to chuckle about so thank you Miriam.
DeleteArrived in London today for a long weekend and about an hour after arriving there was thunder in the distance and then heavy and glorious rain, after two long drives yesterday to Nailsworth to drop Lady off to friend and then today to London, both journeys in extreme heat.
ReplyDeleteLast weekend I was in Bath after a wonderful concert at Wells Cathedral and in the previous week I had a day out to DARTINGTON Hall.
Then next Saturday I’m booked for a trip to Truro for a day where my daughter will meet me for some time together.
After two years in the back of beyond of Minehead going nowhere, I seem to have been permanently on the move for the last few weeks.
But it is bringing on huge benefits in Lady with her separation anxiety.
When we arrived at my friends house yesterday she sat up in the car, looked out the window, clearly recognised where we were and jumped out of the car and ran up the garden path with her tail going nineteen to the dozen and scratched at the door. She totally ignored me for the rest of the evening, slept on my friends bed instead of mine overnight and didn’t even come outside the door to see me off this morning clearly understanding that she had come to stay without me.
And clearly very comfortable with it.
Last weekend she had spent two nights at the caravan with friend Simon and his daughters and was apparently ‘totally chilled’.
This is a huge leap forward for Lady and a will be a huge benefit for me and a lot less worry about my stay in hospital when ever I reach the top of the list.
That's really good news about Lady MrsP.
DeleteNothing to tell. I am far too engrossed in The Olympics! Talk about getting square eyes.
ReplyDeleteI am though, disgusted with the "extra" coverage, as basically there is none, unlike previous games.
After the 1st set of the tennis final, it was supposedly continuing on i-player - No -and neither was the golf...
The only way to watch these is via another app. which has to paid for..
I am enjoying it all none the less, even if can't watch what I was following.
Hope you alll are Well. 😀
It’s dammed annoying Miriam not being able to follow an event uninterrupted!
DeleteI’ve had a really lovely time back home as a guest in London.
ReplyDeleteAnd it’s been topped by today spent with my granddaughter.
First proudly showing me where she had her graduation ceremony at the RFH and reminding me that I first took her there when she was about four. Then we went for coffee’s in Embankment Gardens, a walk then lunch in the crypt at St Martins followed by the new improvements at the NPG and tea.
Finally drinks in the wine bar that I last frequented age eighteen before she organised her Nana onto the train at Waterloo.
Home tomorrow, picking up Lady on the way.
What a wonderful day. It's so good to hear you this happy. Let the good times roll!
DeleteSounds like a lovely day MsP, I’m looking forward visiting the National Portrait Gallery in a few weeks. I am getting together with 3 uni friends to celebrate 40 years since we first met, we were in halls together and I plied them all with drinks as my father had deemed it appropriate to send me off with the basics for. cocktail cabinet
DeleteThat sounds lovely MrsP.
DeleteI hope that you have a lovely time with your university friends KP, I bet you were popular with your "cocktail cabinet". It's 50 years since I graduated this year, where did that time go?
The years roll on and life happens !
DeleteIt's 12 years since I graduated. Feels as if it never happened.
DeleteRecommending a lovely little drama on Radio 4 this afternoon - “Wholesome”, 2.15 - 3.00.
ReplyDeleteAbout a lady, just retired from her job who is befriended by a much younger girl she takes in as a lodger…and all the new and interesting things they get up to together even as the lady is on the verge of dementia. Not sad but heart warming.
I have just downloaded it and Thanks for the recommendation. It reminds me of a series (still available on Sounds) called Charlotte + Lillian which is very light-hearted, but a similar scenario.
DeleteDid you listen to:- Shifting the Leaves by Dave Sheasby? It was just 5×15mins episodes but just a nice listen, only available now for another 21 days.
Thanks Miriam. That will just suit me as I settle down to a jigsaw session this afternoon!
DeleteEnjoy the jigsaw. Jigsaws and knitting for me, are only done in the winter!
DeleteWhy? 🤷♀️
Jealous of Big Sis. who has sent me a photo of her picked runner beans..
ReplyDeleteAll I have are a few spindly things which are resembling beans, but not even enough for a meal for one! There are loads of flowers though, so IF these are pollinated, then just might get a crop. I have no idea why so late, as they were planted in May.
..and have been constantly watered + fed.
DeleteAll my vegetables are way behind where they usually are this year Miriam. They were slow to germinate and grow, I reckon I'm about 4 weeks behind. The only ones that have done OK are my radishes, spring onions and kale. I've put it down to all the wet and cold weather that we had in spring and early summer.
DeleteI think there have been an awful lot of slugs around that have been nibbling things the moment they appear. They must like the wet weather. What with the health hiccup earlier I have grown hardly anything this year but did plant french and runner bean seeds in a couple of raised borders but they were all eaten and I had to plant a second lot. The cobra french beans were again demolished although the runner beans have grown but like Miriam's aren't doing much yet. I also planted some parsley plants because I read that slugs don't like parsley. Who were they kidding! 🤨 ( Morrisons sells parsley in pots in their herb section and I got some with my online order as they are cheaper than buying from a nursery.)
DeleteI had an awful journey home late last night, having picked Lady up, who has not been shy about showing who she loves best between my friend and me.
ReplyDeleteAt the end of it, a very short distance from the house I was vomiting whilst still driving. I was able to be safe and turned the car into a little dead end as the nearby pub was chucking out the late drinkers. A lovely young couple helped me and eventually got me home and I fell into bed.
My neighbour has brought me a covid testing kit and friend Simon has been and unpacked the car for me and walked Lady.
And the young man from last night has phoned to see how I am.
There are good people in the world.
Good grief Mrs P what a sad end to your much enjoyed trip, although it was an awful lot of driving and socialising in a short time perhaps you just got too tired and over did it. Remember when Lanjan did so and the lady at 111 called her dearie (how brave was she 🤭) and told her to go to A&E where a nice young man told her she had been doing exactly that. Do hope a good sleep has helped 🙏🏼
DeleteOh dear, Mrs P. Glad there are people around who will care for you
DeleteWell not quite Sarnia, all interactions today have been through open windows and doors UW to concerns of covid.
DeleteHelp not care.
Neighbour upstairs is part of a team of carers for a profoundly disabled person so has to be very cautious. And Simons daughter is pregnant.
Neighbour has brought me a covid testing kit but I can’t read the minute instructions. It will have to wait until tomorrow.
MrsP, I hope you are feeling a bit better and have completed your Covid test, basically rotate swab 10x in each nostril, cue much streaming of eyes & sneezing, put swab into little phial of liquid, stir/agitate for about 30 secs, close phial with dropper lid and squeeze liquid into round well on the rectangular test unit, liquid will creep up window, 2 lines mean you have the covid lurgy, 1 line means a different lurgy. Wash hands before & after, kit provides little ziplock bag for disposal in rubbish. Management of illness rest, plenty of fluids, paracetamol or ibuprofen, more rest, accept help when offered.
DeleteHope everyone else here is well, no exciting news from my corner of Hampshire.
Thank you KP - much appreciated and kind of you.
DeleteI have managed to read it this morning but last time I did a test I spilt the liquid stuff and I think that’s deterring me from getting it done.
Slept with a low light on and R4 all night.
Not too bad but using eyes to catch up with concerned friends on texts and emails is contributing to eye strain and return of nausea so must shut down communication now.
But thanks
I hope that you will feel better soon MrsP.
DeleteInteresting discussion on the Today program about chronic pain & the difficulties of managing it,
ReplyDeleteYes, I heard that KP. There are a lot of people suffering with it and not getting the help they need.
DeleteMrs P. Why not get a home visit from Dr.?
ReplyDeleteHome visit from a Dr?????
DeleteThat was a joke Miriam ?
DeleteThose were the days when a doctor turned up at the house.
And long gone !
FEEL FREE TO SKIP AS A LONG UPDATE FOLLOWS ‼️
DeleteMr R had a home visit last September and it was about 20 mins 😱 A phone call has to be made before 10am to request and then a call back takes place before the final decision is made. The last few weeks have been very tough for him with all over rash and ankles and feet going into mega spasms and I can only speak on his practices behalf as I attend another when needed but he has had on the day appointments 3 weeks running all of which were 15 - 20 mins with follow up phone calls from either reception or a Dr one at lunchtime and one in the evening 7pm the practice closes at 6pm so whether still there or at home I do not know. This Tuesday he had a going over and a Doppler test at our local Community Hospital one and a half hours! Such a lovely person she is going to consult with her boss and write a big report. She feels pain management is needed in an ongoing way as between his lower spine op a few years ago now and multiple right knee ops this is of paramount importance. The dreaded support socks will be tried too. “H” is going to ring me next week and ensure all info goes to the relevant people. Talk about gobsmacked! Even though we are experiencing this and I am writing about it right now it does seem unreal. Especially as our market town now has at least 4 M. Stone Complex’s plus 3 big care homes being built and we know the practices are already under tremendous strain yet everyone is so pleasant friendly and kind. I emailed the practice a little while ago expressing our gratitude for exactly these reasons. What I would fear would be A&E and hospital right now. We have also had to contact 111 and 999 a couple of times and with advice from Dr’s in the early hours got through. I was told that a wait for an ambulance would be about 16 hrs!!!!!
Archerphile how is Mr A doing, nearly time for his much long long awaited appointment at Basingstoke and how are you keeping of late? Glad to hear Mrs P does not have Covid and her B12 injection will help a lot I’m sure 🙂
Well that’s more than enough from me. I wish you all well and be careful in the next few days of high temps again talk about swinging this way and that!
Our very concerned, but very sincere good wishes to Mr R. He really is going through it at the moment but sounds as if his practice is being exceptionally good at looking after him.
DeleteMr A had an intreresting experience yesterday. He has been referred to Southampton Hospital to see a Pulmonary Hypertension consultant as there isn’t one at Basingstoke.
This consultant needs all sorts of special blood tests, X-rays and scans before Mr A sees him.
He’s had one lung scan at Andover, but yesterday had to have another, different, lung scan at Basingtoke ……a Radio-Active scan! He was injected with a radioactive isotope and had to do all the usual scans things like putting his arms over his head and not move for 15 mins while the machine was working. He also had to have a mask held tight over his nose by a nurse to ensure he only breathed the right combinations of oxygen and other gasses.
When it was all over they warned him he would be radio-active for 6 - 10 hours and to ensure he didn’t go near a pregnant woman because he could be a danger if sitting near or being in a lift with one!!! Fortunately I am not pregnant!
An appointment at Southampton will be arranged once all the various results are in.
We thank you both for your kind thoughts and are so very pleased to hear that Mr A is also getting the attention he needs for his current condition. Although grateful it can be very tiring keeping up with it all at times - or is it just me 🤔
DeleteI should have said.
ReplyDeleteI did the test this morning.
Negative.
And my neighbour took me to the surgery for my B12 injection.
Phew!
DeleteLady R
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting such a positive response to those that were negative, re GP home visits. It clearly is a post code lottery regarding the level of care that we get.
Mr R is certainly challenged by his health issues and I am so sorry to hear that. I do hope a successful plan of management is possible for him.
Due to my Alopecia Totalis, I’ve been uncomfortable in my skin throughout my life, and I have recently been experiencing changes in my skin on certain areas of my body which are still ongoing and not being sorted out, added to of course, as you will be aware, the problems associated with vitiligo, so I do have a considerable degree of compassion for him.
I hope Mr Rs excellent level of care continues.
ARCHERPHILE
Again you have been able to tell of the very good level of care experienced by Mr A, and, yet again in Hampshire.
I share some of his recent experience.
Sixty odd years ago when I was diagnosed with a severely under active thyroid, part of my diagnostic journey was lying in a small room alone hooked up to some form of radio active machine, ( as far as i remember) and like Mr A very ‘ live’ for several hours. I did not have an injection, but had to drink the isotope.
We didn’t have scans until many decades later of course.
Again, I wish Mr A the very best in his continuing health problems.
Miriam- I apologise if you felt me rude to jest at your suggestion of a GP home visit.
As I’ve said elsewhere, it does seem to be a postcode lottery, and my personal experience over the last thirty years has been negative in respect of home visits.
I remember very clearly those home visits of my childhood years and remember especially the wonderful GP practice, including home visits to my children, when we lived in a small market town in Wiltshire.
My current upset seems to be a little better today, but I’ve cancelled my coach excursion to Truro tomorrow. I was to meet up with my daughter for some time together.
Following on from the contact we had from the heir investigators it turns out that Mr CC is a potential inheritor. There are quite a few others so we're not expecting much and it will take up to a couple of years. What has been interesting is finding out more information about his family tree on his mother's side. He's also back in contact with some cousins with whom he had lost touch. It's been an interesting week.
ReplyDeleteLovely to read some positive news today CC. How satisfying for your husband to renew contact with relatives and to speculate about the possible inheritance…however small it might be!
DeleteI feel sad about the circumstances. He was a cousin of Mr CC and died with no close relatives. Mr CC never met him as he was serving with the US military, having served in Vietnam, when Mr CC spent the summer with his father (Mr CC's mother's brother) in California when he was a student.
DeleteAll 4 members of OZ family tested covid +ve yesterday and are very poorly. Apparently it is rife in their part of OZ.
ReplyDeleteNearest family to me, three of them are also covid +ve, and niece has had to go to hospital ENT dept. as to a horrendous problem with an ear infection. She had to wear mask + gloves and was kept isolated at all times.
I still use hand gel and washing hands - to me this is just a normal way of life now.
What rotten luck for all of your family Miriam. I totally agree re gel and hand washing being the main thing we can so easily do as the first line of defence. Update us when you can.
DeleteAll are doing OK. Thanks for asking. The OZ lot always have a good stocked up freezer and store cupboards ,as to where they live, so managing.
DeleteThe nearest family - the Patriach of which is the only one so far covid free, is not taking any precautions at all! He has been off to the pub as normal to meet up with his boozing buddie,s. He is a good cook but only when it suits him!
I am disgusted as to his behaviour, as to I am fine so continues to go out and about, without any thought as to what he could be spreading!
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DeleteAbsolutely Miriam! It beggars belief 😡
DeleteThe sad thing is that the 13yr old was booked into a Musical Theatre Workship for all of next week. She sadly can't go as still poorly, and it is not known if can get a refund.
DeleteThe cost was £140 which was fantastic value as to where this was being held, a proper Theatre and it's stage.
What a shame Miriam, she must be so disappointed.
DeleteOur granddaughter, who lives in Edinburgh, has recently had her 4th birthday. Today she said to her dad "now that I'm 4 can I have a phone"?!
ReplyDeleteObviously the answer was a resounding no.
I'm so glad that we didn't have the problem of mobile phones when our children were growing up.
I see the two boys who live a few doors away, about 10 + 12yrs now, going out with Dad and sometimes Mum, walking the dog. As yet I have not seen them without phones in hand. There is no talking and only walk in single file, constantly looking at screens!.
DeleteThis is obviously a generation thing..says Mr who has done a few comments here 😆🤣😇🤔
.meant me not Mr. 😱
DeleteA friend who is now living in a caravan with his pregnant daughter and the boyfriend, tells me that the couple sit side by side on the settee having conversations by text. They don’t actually speak to each other at all most of the time. And the conversations include arguments !
DeleteI was pleased to experience during the hours I spent with my G’daughter on Monday, no use of her phone at all, although it was in evidence, until she needed to look up my train time at Waterloo.
I’m still not well, feel weak and washed out, but have managed a bath today and took Lady for a short walk in nearby woods, and a quick trip to Tesco to get myself some chicken soup.
Miriam one of your favourites back for two days I believe in the middle of the week. The Ambulance call centre.
She is a very nice person but my daughter in law does seem to spend an inordinate amount of time looking at things on her smart phone while her 2 and a half year old son Max is plopped in front of either Mr Blippi or Miss Rachel on computer screen to keep him occupied. Some of it is quite educational, there are worse sites, but the days of a mother playing with and educating her children seem to have vanished. To me watching a screen doesn't encourage imaginative play or sustained thought, and I think it can become addictive.
ReplyDeleteHope you get better soon Mrs P.
ReplyDeleteMe too!
ReplyDeleteMe 3
ReplyDeleteHa ha!
DeleteThere’s an old episode of “Call my Bluff” on BBC4 right now with a very young Simon Williams (Justin)my daughter merely rolled her eyes
ReplyDeleteSorry KP, I wrote my bit about Call My Bluff on the Archers page, before seeing your comment here. Great minds…….?
DeleteIt is sad though that this is all Aunty Beeb can afford to show now.
DeleteI did though enjoy seeing again, also on BBC4, the very first episode of Strictly. 2Oyrs ago and still an enjoyable watch.
Thanks for best wishes.
ReplyDeleteGetting better !
After dismissing Miriam’s suggestion of a GP home visit, I called the surgery yesterday morning and the bright voice that greeted me suggested a new receptionist. I described my symptoms after asking if I could have a phone call. She consulted her colleagues and came back telling me that I could have a home visit.
I was immediately alarmed at the thought of wasting a doctors time and explained further that I really only wanted to speak with a doctor and did not warrant a home visit. The call was arranged for later in the afternoon and I now have the same medication given to me on a previous occasion. Plus a good discussion about this being the third occasion in two years and examining any possible underlying causes.
So, apologies for scoffing Miriam.
It's good to hear that things are not all bad in the NHS MrsP. I hope that the treatment helps to improve things.
DeleteMrs P. No apology needed, as it was just a thought at that time.
DeleteSaw two meteors last night at about 11pm, lounging in my swing chair in the courtyard with a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous, I haven't managed to see any yet.
DeleteI was out at 2.00am, not planned, but needed a loo trip. There were no meteors + no Aurora.
DeleteI saw this morning, fantastic photos of the aurora taken at about the same time, from the Wirral peninsula which is not far away..
Another time 🫰
To add. The stars were brilliant and sparkly though.
DeleteI was lucky enough to see several ‘shooting stars on both nights between about midnight and 1am. But no chance of seeing the aurora here as theres a high hill opposite us blocking out the view to the north
DeleteAt last! My new S/bury's nectar card arrived yesterday - this was after nearly all my points were redeemed fraundantly a fortnight ago. I had to create a new account, which was not as easy as it sounds! It will still be about another 4 weeks until I get these points back (£115 worth).
ReplyDeleteStill, all done and so glad to shop there again today.
Last week I did a small shop in Aldi. Fine but no choice of items such as savoury crackers, lettuce, green beans, carrots were only in pre-packed plastic bags, and several items such as the tinned toms, whole-wheat pasta I buy, are cheaper else-where.
I was not that impressed.
I prefer a greater choice and buy when offers are on.
With Aldi I felt that there was no real choice.
I just prefer a greater variety of goods, so to then decide what to buy, which can be done in a good cost-effective way.
DeleteTo add. I was literally on my knees this morning, getting 3 tins of plum tomatoes from the "el cheapo" range which were on the floor level, bottom shelf. These are delicious and well worth the effort to find, as only 39p!
DeleteMind you I struggled to get back up off the floor again 🤣🤣
We've got a different problem with food shopping Miriam. An M&S Food store has opened near us and some of the things we buy from there, eg meat and canned tuna, are so much nicer than Sainsburys that we end up spending more than we intend.
DeleteHooray CC thank you for keeping my pension going 🤭
DeletePleased to help Lady R
DeleteLady R, my son in Jersey buys all his food exclusively from M &S, he thinks it is the cheapest on the island, from a very quick look around, I think he is correct, your pension is safe for the foreseeable...
ReplyDeleteEverything is SO expensive on the Islands Mistral as it's all been important twice, I can well believe that M&S is the cheapest.
Delete*Imported*
DeleteYay again ladies 👏🏻 💷 🤭
DeleteAt last! I have picked my first home-grown runner beans. It has been a long wait, but looks like that there will be more soon ready for picking.
ReplyDeleteI will enjoy these over the week-end, as an accompanying veg. to a lamb leg steak and mint sauce.
Although my original symptoms had abated somewhat they were replaced with others.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been trying since Wednesday morning to speak with a doctor again without managing to do so, I finally got an acute appointment this afternoon.
Finding my pulse to be 40 but unable so late in the week to do bloods she has sent me to hospital for bloods and an ECG.
Now I understand why I have not been able to stand on my feet for the last few days, only lie flat in bed or sit in a chair.
I have a bag packed and Simon has been and taken Lady so I’m now sitting waiting for the ambulance to arrive.
3 plus hours so far.
Do I go to bed or should I sit in a chair through the night ?
Oh poor Mrs P. Hospital is the safest place to be. Do you have an outside light you can leave on, or at least leave lights on indoors so even if you fall asleep the ambulance people know you are waiting for them. Thinking of you.
DeleteThat sounds upsetting, Mrs. P. I hope the ambulance doesn't take all night, although I have a friend who is a paramedic and told me never to wait, get a taxi if neccessary. I hope they get you sorted out soon.
ReplyDeleteIn A&E now all wired up !
ReplyDeleteWordle done
Glad you are safely there. Just got up to go to the loo so thought I would see if the ambulance had come and how you were doing.
DeletePleased to hear that you are now getting the care that you need MrsP.
DeleteThank you both.
ReplyDeleteOn a ward now and on a drip.
Trussed up like a C’mas turkey and constant obs and bloods taken and permanently plugged into ecg throughout the night.
Something has gone wrong with my heart. Obviously need to find what and why.
MrsP I hope you are getting sorted out and not too uncomfortable. At least you persisted in getting hold of your GP rather than just taking to bed to shake off an imagined bug.
ReplyDeleteI am sure I speak for all of us here on the blogs in wishing you a speedy recovery
Here's hoping for some answers and correct treatment soon, Mrs P. Your friend Simon is a friend indeed, as you have peace of mind about Lady and can concentrate on getting well. Wishing you a good recovery. Sarnia
ReplyDeleteOh Mrs P, I do feel for you, having been through a similar experience. I expect you will be having lots of tests and checks and be wired up to various machines but it will be good to know exactly what the problem is, so it can be treated. Keep calm, do as you are told ( not always easy, I know) and have as much rest as they give you time for. Hopefully you will be back at home soon and your lovely neighbours will continue helping out. Sending my love 🥰
ReplyDeleteMrs.P. Thank goodness for your persistance, hope you feel better and get home soon.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your news and hope you will be home soon! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth in the Archers seems to be doing well with her pacemaker 😉 and yes i am going to be one of the ones who tell you about a relative with stents. My cousin's husband, who will be 80 in October, has had many years of enjoying his grandchildrens company and following their achievements because of the stents. Your grandchildren may not be ready to lose you yet.
DeleteI respect your deeply held views MrsP. Personally, I would not wish to have a prolonged life where the there is no hope of any decent quality of that life. However, I would accept something that could give me some more years with a reasonable quality of life. I hope that you don't find it too difficult to come to a decision once you know what your options are.
DeleteI congratulate you dear Mrs P for being so open and honest about your end of life descisions and I entirely agree with you. I am also a member of Dignity in Dying and my family all know my wishes should I face a terminal illness or a prolonged decline towards decrepitude. When we arranged power of attorney documents with our two children I made it clear that I was not to be consigned to a care home under any circumstances. Quite how they would cope with complying, I am not sure. I am just hoping above hope that serious discussions will be held in parliament about assisted suicide and that the heartfelt pleas of people like Esther Rantzen and Pru Leith will be acted upon.
DeleteLike Mrs P, I apologise for adding to the deep discussion but I wanted her to know that she is not alone and there is no disgrace in having these opinions and thoughts. (As far as I am concerned does not come into it)
There should have been ‘religion’ in that last sentence.
DeleteThinking of you Mrs P. but at least you are in the best place.
ReplyDeleteMy Bro-in-Law had a pacemaker fitted 8 weeks ago, which has made a great difference. He has atrial flutters and it is waiting to find out what happens next.
It is hopeful that a procedure might sort this out, and the pace-maker can then be removed.
Think positive, as so much can be done these days.
Sending you my very best wishes Mrs P.
ReplyDeleteThank you again fellow bloggers for your support and opinions.
ReplyDeleteI’m gratified that there are others here able to join me in this discussion.
Thank you AP. In particular. I’ve not yet got to POA although I had it for my mother, but must remember your insistence on not being incarcerated in a care home.
I was fortunate in being able to get my mother into a care home within walking distance of my then home and I visited daily. But my mother had progressive supra nuclear palsy and was constantly falling when in her own sheltered housing flat resulting in very serious injuries. It was imperative that she be constantly monitored as she slowly watched her body die while her mind understood what was happening .
These insidious conditions are so cruel, and of course my experience with her has contributed to my beliefs, although she and I had been very open together about these very profound matters throughout our lives together.
She did in fact ask me early on after her diagnosis to help her to die, but accepted that I was not at liberty to do so. This was over twenty five years ago now and we, society has moved on.
The campaign is crucial and I pray that we will see results while I am still present in this life.
And if for that reason alone, I need to continue living !
Janice - thank you, I had forgotten that Elizabeth had a pace maker.
ReplyDeleteMrs P so much sage advice and opinions have already been given that I feel there is little I can add,
ReplyDeletebut above all else I send love and support for any decisions you make and wish you well.
You are needed here 🥰 💐
A brief update for those interested if I may.
ReplyDeleteConsultant came this morning, friendly concise information and a quick listen to the activity of my heart with accompanying explanation. To be moved to a cardiac ward when a bed available and a pacemaker fitted hopefully later this week, then discharged the following day. Assurance also that nothing I have done has contributed to this event, it’s simply old age !
Although a shock that I have problems with my heart, I have now processed what I’ve learned and what I can expect and I’m ready for the procedure.
Again, thank you all for your support.
Great news Mrs P (for you and us your blogger friends) and once your ankle gets sorted too you will be a new woman before you know it 👏🏻
DeleteGreat news. Have you been told the problem as to why a pace-maker is needed?
DeleteAs said my Bro-in-Law (75yrs) had one fitted 8 weeks ago now.
After knowing how he did, thought would give how he went on. The procedure was fine, but was heavily bruised for quite a few days afterwards, but then that might have been just him?
He was not allowed to drive for 2 weeks and no heavy work for 8 weeks after, not even allowed to mow the lawns and no lifting things. He has been so bored!!
All I want to say, that there will be a time of adjustment so be prepared.
On a positive note, he is doing really well and pace-maker has made a massive difference to him.
Thanks Miriam for that, all information readily accepted.
DeleteYes I have been told what is amiss.
Crucially nothing that I’m responsible for, not the sugar rush that I imposed upon myself on my drive from London, or anything to do with my lifestyle.
The two lower chambers of the heart, among other functions send electrical signals to the upper chambers in regulating the body. Those electrics are mis firing and are doing so simply because of my age I was told. The pacemaker presumably takes over at least part of that function.
If that’s wrong, let’s hope that CC can correct any mistake in my explanation.
Consultant said one week no driving and over a month for any heavy activity, so my garden will not be getting the attention I had hoped to give it this year and I won’t be building my fence that is falling into my neighbours garden due to her love of covering every bare inch with Ivy.
And please no pressure on me to get in a professional.
I’ve built my own fences in the past and I WILL do so again.
When I get onto the cardiac ward I am intending to ask if I can have Lady brought to the hospital grounds so that I can go down ( subject to weather of course) and spend some time with her. She is apparently very chilled with Simon and his daughters in the caravan.
Sounding so positive + upbeat Mrs P..
DeleteMy Bro-in- Law is also having misfiring of electric signals, which hopefully can be corrected.
Keep positive and Stay Calm.
A Big Hug and 💜
On one of my trips abroad, there was a wonderful bloke in the group. He was very active, joined in with every-one and every-thing was a delight. It was only after a 10 day trip and at the airport to fly home at security, he had to be physically frisked rather than going through the usual security thinging.
DeleteIt was only then he told us that he had a pace-maker!
No way was this ever known nor apparant in any way to any of us.
Yes, I understand that it’s a very common procedure.
DeleteMy panic, if that’s what it was, was due to my lack of creative thinking ahead about problems in the heart department.
But I’ve processed it now and do not have any further concerns.
However I do not like having the injections of blood thinners into my stomach. Two now, and presumably every night over the next days.
I had to do that myself after my knee operation and sometimes it took me several minutes of holding the syringe over my stomach before having the courage to plunge it in.
I had those injections too, when in hospital with my heart problems last year. I couldn't understand why they had to go into your tummy and not an arm. Not at all painful but I did end up with some huge bruises!
DeleteMrs. P, and Archerphile, just the thought of injections into the stomach has made me feel weak, you are both made of tougher material than me. I don't know anything about pacemakers so looked it up, on one site I read that induction hobs can be a problem, not to go within two feet of one, but don't know how true that is. Much more inconvenient than an airport scanner.
DeleteYes Mistral, my daughter instructed me on that one. And no I don’t have an induction hob.
DeleteDespite being a real live sixties girl, I never did drugs, and the thought of ever having to stick needles in myself would, I’m sure, have stopped me from ever becoming an addict.
MrsP, I am glad to hear that you are processing your diagnosis and recommended treatment. Anno domini is a bit of a sod. I hope the procedure is successful and that any medication needed is tolerated without too many side effects.
ReplyDeleteMrNuts & I have enjoyed a weekend of celebrating his birthday, mainly eating rather well, on Friday we had lunch at the tapas bar in Alresford which I highly recommend to any of the Hampshire contingent on here, then on Saturday evening I prepared a three course dinner, lobster, fine bean and avocado salad with a simple vinaigrette (which is far better than it sounds) spinakopita with salad followed by summer pudding stacks. Yesterday we went to my younger daughter’s for pizza and Trivial Pursuit
Oh yum, KP! We found a new little Italian restaurant in Overton for Mr A’s birthday, which was excellent. Hoping to go there again on Wednesday for mine.
DeleteSo HAPPIY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday ARCHERPHILE
DeleteAnother notch on the belt !
When I woke up for my nightly loo trip, I thought it was about 5.00am and the sun was rising, as the bedroom was so light. It was only 12.30 and it was the moon. It was amazing to see as so large.
ReplyDeleteDoubt it will be seen tonight, as cloudy.
I played my usual game of "Hunt The Critter" last night!
ReplyDeletePusscat 🐈⬛ suddenly appeared earlier with something I didn't see, and let it go. She then sat + prayed by my glass shelved corner TV unit. All I saw on my hands + knees plus torch, was dust + cobwebs behind it 🙅♀️🙀
Suddenly saw a shrew in my dining area, which I managed to trap and then release. A job well done.
All 🐈⬛ wants to do with her critters, is to chase + play with them, but when they escape, I get involved in her game!
Your not alone in that game Miriam, I too have played many a time with many cats over the years.
DeleteFun isn’t it !
Haven’t seen the blog for a bit. Mrs P I am sorry to hear about your medical predicament. Glad you got into hospital and are getting sorted. It’s good you have Simon to look after Lady as it can be a worry when you are somewhere relatively new. Sending you good wishes for a speedy treatment and recovery. 💐
ReplyDeleteThanks PtbY
DeleteMiriam I was thrilled to read that you have (or did have?) cobwebs and dust behind your tv unit I feared you would never have such things in your home but I can now relax knowing you are as human as moi 🤣
ReplyDeleteHee hee!
DeletePTBY‼️ ⭐️
ReplyDelete“HAPPY BIRTHDAY “ have a lovely day 🎂 🍷 💐
Have a great day PTBY..
Delete🍹🎂
Thank you. I’ve had a lovely day pottering in the garden and a very long FaceTime chat with Lanjan. Then at teatime a delivery van arrived with 2 bags of compost for me. A present from my son!
DeleteHappy birthday from me too. 💐🍰🍫
DeletePacemaker chat, if I may.
ReplyDeleteMy Bro in Law had his 8 week check-up yesterday. It is working fine, wound has now healed and it's embedded nicely into the muscle. He returned home with a gadget to be plugged in by the bed. This detects signals, and at pre-grammed times, data is sent to the hospital computer system.
How medical care has evolved.
At last he can now go and play golf again and go about normally.
He though still has to take all his meds.
The positive thing is all is now stabilised. Data will now go to his consultantant, who will then decide as to what will happen next.
Just thought this might help Mrs. P as to my tale of some-one I know well, having had the same procedure recently.
DeleteApologies if this has been too much.🫥
DeleteNot at all, Miriam, it was very interesting.
DeleteMiriam, I'm glad your B-I-L has recovered so well and comparitively quickly too, and hope Mrs. P has similar speedy and positive results.
ReplyDeleteMrs. P. Are you on the cardiac ward yet? Any closer to getting a date? I'm so glad that Simon has got Lady, that must put your mind at rest. Take care.
‼️ Archerphile “Happy Birthday ” enjoy 🎁 🎈🎉💐
ReplyDeletePhew! Good for you.
ReplyDeleteJust what I didn’t want today - received an email from my sister in law, saying she was laid up with a cold so could I contact her by email as she couldnt speak on phone having lost her voice. I assumed it was to pass on birthday greetings.
ReplyDeleteSo I replied, as requested, only to find out later that her account had been hacked and the email wasn’t from her at all! So have spent over an hour on phone to BT trying to sort things out, create a new password for my emails so I can continue using my same email address as before. Mr A also had the same email which, fortunately he didn’t open.
What a pain these thing are!
Happy birthday Archerfile🎂💐🎉
ReplyDeleteMy son has told me not to open any email if I don't know the sender, but it sounds like fraudsters are becoming very clever if they are now pretending to be relatives. An exasperating thing to happen on your birthday. Hope the rest of the day is better.
Even if he sender's name is correct the address may be different. Always worth checking. Sorry to hear this - it's happened to me in the past and they completely cleared my account.
DeleteGave them access to all the clergy in the area, complete with hymn lists and bible readings. Hardly the treasure trove they had anticipated I imagine.
This is also happening on Wattsapp as to messages from a family member needing help etc.
DeleteI am very wary, but who knows how easy it is to be taken in.
And belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PTBY
ReplyDeleteSorry to be late to the party !
AP Happy Birthday. 🎉
ReplyDeleteThanks to Lady R. for keeping a Birthday Book.
Scams. Since my nectar card fiasco, I have had so many weird 'phone calls. I always pick up to hear what these are, so can then report them so to alert others.
Now AP - What are your Birthday plans for the rest of the evening??
ReplyDeleteWhatever they are, relax + enjoy.
Mrs P. Hopefully by tomorrow, the procedure will be done and you will be back home for the week-end.
ReplyDeleteWill be thinking of you.
PS Have you people in place to get you shopping in and help with meals etc. I am sure you have.
With you all the way, Mrs P.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was cold in the house yesterday and today has been even worse. People, my HEATING has just come on!
ReplyDeleteOurs has been coming on as well Sarnia.
DeleteInteresting. I also find I have a temperature of 38.4, which probably isn't helping. Normal for me is 36.6!
DeleteHope you feel better soon, drink plenty, stay warm and paracetamol if you can take it.
DeleteThank you.
DeleteWhat a lovely late afternoon, warm, calm and no winds. It is obviously the lull before the storm, if the forecast + weather warnings for tomorrow are true.
ReplyDeleteIf there is a storm tomorrow it will be just typical, as to my windows + doors were cleaned today.
Hope Mrs P. is OK as to with Sarnia.
Take care both of you and all others.
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