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ReplyDeleteJaniceFebruary 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Yesterday was a lovely sunny day ( today back to rain and a storm) and my son drove us to Watergate Bay with a picnic because there had been recent sightings of the humpbacked whales. For the last couple of years they have been appearing off the coast this time of year ( climate change has apparently been making our coastal waters warmer). The car parks of the beaches on the way down were jam packed and the National Trust was asking no more people to come to their car park by Bedruthan Steps. We ended up along the cliff path at Watergate having a picnic with hordes of other people with binoculars and telescopes at the ready. It was all very jolly but not a whale to be seen! A boat was out in the bay with sonar, and they thought the herring shoals had gone now ( perhaps all eaten!) and that the whales would be moving on now to their traditional Caribbean feeding and breeding? grounds. I did wonder though if both herrings and whales might have been put off by the sonar. Max had a nice play on the beach, with me having to find his little yellow car that he buried in the sand, in full of view of me but expecting me to look everywhere before eventually acting very surprised to find it. They are priceless at that age.
I’m sure i read that one had been seen locally out in the channel Janice.
DeleteThere have been a number of sightings here since late January, and we went on Sunday because they had been spotted between Newquay and Padstow just a few days ago, but I think we were maybe too late to see them.
DeleteMiriam - just read your post.
ReplyDeleteAm due for checkup at opticians but have put it off for a while now.
Thank you for your prompt.
I will make an appointment.
Ps - it’s not a silly suggestion.
Sarnia
ReplyDeleteHas now moved to a care home.
She has a ground floor room with a patio and leading to the garden I believe.
I’ve looked up the home on Google Earth and it is surrounded by trees in a pleasant residential area.
She seems to be very relieved to have a diagnosis that is enabling her to relax and accept the inevitable within a foreseeable time frame.
At the moment her emails are focused and coherent, although I am aware that this may well change over time.
She is exhausted and has asked me to give this information on her behalf.
Her son has now returned to Wales but will be taking on the task of organising paperwork and disposal of assets.
Her daughter has come over from NZ and is organising the home side of things.
She is feeling very proud of her children for stepping up to the mark.
Should any of our bloggers wish to know here is the address.
Rosemary Parrot
Oak Lodge Care Home
Fremantle Common Road
Bitterne
Southampton
SO19 7NG
MrsP on behalf of Sarnia
Mrs P.
DeleteThanks for the update as to Sarnia. This is so appreciated and means a lot.
Thanks.
Thank you from me also Mrs P, so good to know Sarnia is at peace
Deletein her new and lovely surroundings and that her family are so caring and supportive sadly not always the case.
Did Sarnia attend the Waterloo meet up all those years ago is that why you are able to be in contact.
Agree with your sentiments LadyR.
DeleteNo Sarnia did not attend either of the two meet-ups.
However her sister in law lives in a small town very close to Stroud, and through that connection I was able to sneakily give her my telephone number.
And nobody noticed !
We met up over a new years lunch some years ago now and we talk sometimes on the phone and email each other from time to time.
Ewehurst park near Basingstoke, a re wilding Estate have seen a mother and baby Beaver - report on BBC News.
ReplyDeleteThought the Hampshire contingent might be interested.
Not settled yet, unfortunately. The supplier couldn't deliver the oxygen and set it up until tomorrow morning, so I'm still here till tomorrow afternoon.
ReplyDeleteOoops - sorry for not checking before posting.
DeleteI hope that the oxygen is delivered as planned and that you are settled and comfortable by this evening Sarnia. Thank you for keeping us updated in spite of feeling so tired.
DeleteHopefully, Sarnia has been able to make the move this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteHer new abode will be so much more comfy + relaxed.
She has indeed, Miriam, beautifully prepared by daughter and partner, who have just left.
DeleteI'm exhausted.
Thank you Lan Jan, Janice, Lady R and Mistral for your lovely cards.
DeleteI'm in room 17.
So glad you received them Sarnia and to know that you are now going to cared for in such a lovely place. Even when you will not feel like posting we will all still be keeping in touch 🥰
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DeleteI hope you will be comfortable Sarnia. Lovely that your daughter can be there to help from New Zealand, not forgetting all the help your son has been too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the card, OWiaS and the positive vibes and feedback contained therein.
ReplyDeleteThank you also Mrs P for the beautiful flowers, which arrived at lunchtime. My, how you all spoil me!
💖💖
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DeleteI think it’s rather lovely that you are being spoiled Sarnia, albeit rather late in life.
DeleteEveryone is rallying round.
Enjoy it while you are able to do so.
Sarnia, I hope you are comfy, and I also hope that Southampton is blessed with a heatwave, right now, so that you can get outside and enjoy the garden, perhaps have your delicious meals
ReplyDeleteoutdoors. It's time to get spoilt rotten.
Firstly Sarnia - it sounds as if you have found a lovely place, I hope you are looked after very well, can enjoy the garden as things come into bloom and will be fed like a King (or rather, Queen) You deserve to be looked after and spoilt after all the years that you were the one doing the looking after. I send love and a virtual hug. 🤗
ReplyDeleteSecondly, Mr AP - at long last, he had a telephone consultation with the cardiac surgeon at Southampton Hospital where he went through a multitude of tests and investigations last Autumn.
It seems that he has the same condition as me - heart failure, but with added pulmonary hypertension. Like for me, there is no cure, but management with various drugs (9 different ones in my case)
I think he was very disappointed to be told there is no operation that can put things right, like when he had his bypass op years ago. We are both feeing pretty down and need to have more of those conversations that he hates about staying or going!
Such a shame Mr AP did not want to make that probable move a couple of years ago but there many of us are guilty of such procrastinations be it moving, wills, LPOA etc at such times there is always tomorrow. Thinking of you both 💕how will your issues affect your gardening, maybe a gardener for the tough bits and enjoy the lighter jobs and sitting and enjoying it!
DeleteMaybe you could try saying to him, and it is admittedly a bit harsh, that if you don't move to somewhere easier to live in and manage now then he may leave it too late and then the only possible move will be to a Home, whereas he might be able to stay at home longer in a more convenient place. If later in life you need support/care workers it helps them too if the house is easier to work in. A bungalow with walk in wet room/ shower would be ideal, but my guess is that bungalows might be more expensive than in Cornwall. He must be very emotionally attached to your present home, maybe hoping one of your children or grandchildren will live there one day, and if that is so I know the feeling and sympathise.
DeleteAP - have you ever enlisted the help of your children in this problem ?
DeleteIf they were to talk to him firmly he might listen to them rather than just shutting you down, which I suspect is what he does.
Of course you may feel that it’s inappropriate to bring them onboard regarding this subject, but at the end of the day, if anything were to happen to you, THEY would be the ones having to sort out his life for him.
I think it likely that if ‘ anything ‘ were to happen to HIM, you would, in consort with your children sort out a solution for yourself.
I wish you luck !
And how is the situation with your grandson at Winchester and the prospect of a place at Oxford ?
There is another way of course.
DeleteYou could just take control into your own hands and get an estate agent in to value the house and then put it up for sale.
Get property details sent to you and simply put them in front of him.
It’s an idea……
But I doubt you would do it !
AP That's a shock for you both, which will take time to process.
DeleteMay I say something?
Try to have an honest talk, whenever that might be, with your family as to want they think is best for you both.
AP. I've just realised that I've just said similar to Mrs P.
DeleteIgnore my post.
Katy, Daughter of Ev, has got me watching The Chase again.
ReplyDeleteTonight's was good - a team of 3 beat the chaser. Prize pot, £45,000!
Replying to you all with your kind suggestions about what to do:-
ReplyDeleteYes our children are very much on board with the idea of downsizing and often tell their father what we should be doing - and offering to help with all the paperwork and the physical move.
We could decide to stay but be prepared to pay for indoor and outdoor help, which I would insist on.
Our lovely garden (that was my pride and joy) is going to rack and ruin and it really upsets me to see it declining so a proper gardener would be very important.
I have been looking at bungalows for sale in Hampshire and they range between 500,000 - 600,000 for something that would suit us.
Today we have had another shock - rain is not draining away from our roof and flooding the garden behind our kitchen. Apparently the Soak away it should drain into has collapsed and will have to be dug out and new pipes laid….. at an estimate of £4,500 pounds - and would involve demolishing our green house and garden shed.
I am feeling devastated.
But - the *good* news is that grandson Griff has been offered a place at Wadham College, Oxford to read for a Masters in Civil Engineering! He just has to get his 3 A*s. 🤞🏼
That is brilliant news about Griff. You must be very proud.
DeleteThe price of bungalows shocked me. Down here there is a very nice 3 bedroom one with garage and parking space and a nice but smallish garden and a lovely conservatory that is a sun trap for £360,000. I know it well because an older friend lived all her adult life there, and it was manageable even into her very late 80's. She was a churchwarden and had the conservatory built because she could sit there with her tea and look across to the church.
Well done Griff 👏
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the problems with your soak away Archerfile, you didn't need that coming on top of all your other news. I do hope that you find a suitable solution to the problems that you are doing experiencing.
I don't know where that "doing" in the last sentence came from!
DeleteArcherphile which area of Hampshire are you interested in? Not that any of it is likely to be less expensive I fear! As you are considering downsizing what would that mean in terms of rooms and garden? Of course most bungalows are expensive because of the amount of land the actual building requires. I do hope between you all a solution to your housing dilemma is sorted sooner than later and thank goodness you will have lots of help and support on hand.
ReplyDeleteSuper news regarding your grandsons achievement 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What great news about Griff and his offer at Oxford. What an achievement. That offer is there as he's suitable and will get in.
ReplyDeleteThe price of bungalows is horrendous. I saw one with a For Sale board when going to hairdressers the other day. This is in an area I know well, but was horrified when looking it up on Right-move that it was under offer after just two days. It was £K450 for 3 bedrooms but it needed so much work. It was a probate sale and was stuck in a different era. and needed refurbishing.
ARCHERPHILE
DeleteI’ve been thinking about expensive bungalows around Hampshire.
Have you ever turned your thoughts to ground floor flats ?
A flat of course would be leasehold not freehold.
You might, along with your family members automatically think NO NO NO can’t possibly buy leasehold, waste of money. Many people do have that mindset, but if you could consider it you might find a property at a very affordable price allowing you to invest what you don’t need to spend on buying the property itself, and which allows for any ground rent and service charges.
As an exercise I’ve looked in the last half hour at flats in Basingstoke, as I believe that is one of the towns that you are currently near to.
There are of course many many retirement flats and blocks, but there are one or two properties that are stand alone and with their own gardens.
Just putting the suggestion out there for you to consider.
Once again, I must thank everyone for their ideas and advice. The part of Hampshire we would be looking in for a bungalow initially is North Hampshire, so as not to be too far away from daughter and friends. So that means villages to the west or south of Basingstoke. Not really interested in being near the coast, New Milton say, where they are plentiful and a little bit cheaper perhaps.
DeleteYou are right Mrs P, we would not consider leasehold at this stage - won’t go into reasons now, but involves family experience.
My other thought is to look for one of those lovely retirement villages which are becoming popular. One with beautiful maintained gardens and social facilities. A bungalow or apartment (with access to outdoors very important) which we would buy rather than rent. We might have to adapt to being in a different part of the country perhaps but not too far away for family to visit. I saw one in South Devon which looked really lovely and each home owner could have their own little patch of garden in a kitchen garden with all the rest being looked after by staff. So lots of thinking to do, but we can’t go to market until the wretched drainage problem is solved anyway.
Happy smile here. I've just brought my bedding in from outside. It's bone dry and so fresh.
ReplyDeleteNow to iron it 😕
Same here Miriam, apart from the ironing
DeleteI don’t iron either, tho’ I actually enjoy ironing.
DeleteI shake everything thoroughly before line pegging carefully only attaching pegs to seams and fold carefully then hand press and finish on radiators.
Perfect !
One lot on the line overnight and in late this afternoon, another on the line overnight at the moment and will be finishing off tomorrow evening.
I much prefer ironed bedding, but then I have hotel quality Egyptian cotton flat sheets. The chore is so worth it though..
DeleteArcherfile, a friend of ours bought an apartment in a retirement village after being widowed as both her children and their families live abroad. She downsized from a five bedroomed detached house to a two bedroom ground floor apartment with her own patio in the garden. It was a big change but she loves it.
ReplyDeleteIncluded in the purchase was £1,000 worth of help from a lady who works for a company called Senior Movers, which is a countrywide organisation. She was very grateful for the help having no family nearby.
Breakthrough!! A heart to heart this afternoon had us both admitting we can’t cope much longer & will have to move. A retirement village was agreeable to MrA , especially if it is one of those that help with selling of present home. So your post above CC is very encouraging and timely. Thank you
ReplyDeleteArcherphile….finally. Strike while the iron is hot. Get researching straight away.
ReplyDeleteLanjan still can’t post on the blog. In fact yesterday she said she couldn’t get onto it to even read it. Now she’s lost her emails and the ability to FaceTime. She’s a nightmare!!!
She sends good wishes to all that are ill and says to let everyone know that she has recovered well from her second cataract operation.
Very glad to hear that PtbY. Poor LanJan does seem to have technical problems, it must be very frustrating for her. Can’t stop to chat though, have to start researching!
DeleteGood Monday morning ARCHERPHILE
DeleteI wish you the very best in your research and well done in your perseverance in this matter to have finally reached this point.
I’ve had a brief look out of interest - into R villages in Hampshire myself this morning. They do all seem to be very large.
My limited experience is in the area around Stroud where there was one large village in Painswick, where local understanding was that residents were very happy there, and of a very small village just outside Nailsworth.
That one was without all the bells and whistles and seemed far more intimate.
Mr AP with his background of flying club social community might feel that a larger village with all the social benefits attached could suit him. Think about what YOU want in the future too.
You have a huge task in front of you, and I would urge you to take your time and visit as many different environments as possible.
And I’m sure your wider family will be delighted about your breakthrough and give as much help as possible.
Good luck….. MrsP
Well put Mrs P and I also wish you well with your search AP and Mr AP as well of course.
DeleteLook forward to hearing of your progress and views on visited properties 🤗
Thank you so much MrsP and Lady R. Your encouragement over the last few years has been keeping me going and everyone in our blog has been so understanding. So now the search begins, and deciding what to do with this cottage. I will try not to keep boring everyone with details but might seek advice/ opinions on areas we are unfamiliar with.
ReplyDeleteAP
DeleteDoes ‘ deciding what to do with this cottage ‘ mean that one of your options is to keep the property within the family without selling it ?
No reason to ask other than curiosity !
I am myself thinking about this possibility, but will need to take advice on the ramifications.
Although I suppose I won’t need to look too far for that advice since my daughters career has been in property and still is to all intents and purpose.
AP. Well done on making a decision. I'm sure in your area there'll be lots of the type of properties you're now focusing on, to find and look at, and hopefully at the price you want to pay.
DeleteGood Luck, but don't rush into anything until you both are sure + agree.
Do what I always do when making a big decision - a Pro's + Con's list, but this doesn't always work as I've often gone with my heart, not my head!
However, that has never failed me, well just yet! 😃
This talk of moving leads onto my niece in OZ. She was made redundant from her highly-paid job a few years ago now. She does have a job she loves and still in hat designing, but at a reduced salary (she is the main income provider).
ReplyDeleteAs such, although they can cover all house-hold expenses, there isn't much left in the pot at the end of the month. This is worrying them, so have made the decision to sell-up and move to somewhere more affordable. Their home is quite unique and they have completely re-vamped it whilst living there. All the photos are done, the video done, the first open day booked in for Saturday, and now today there is a cyclone heading their way. This is coming off the Coral Sea and it's expected to hit them on Thursday!
They are dreading any damage esp. as there is a large natural, nature area some of which is on their property, with the majority adjacent to it.
Interestingly it is on the market without a price, which apparently is quite common..🤷♀️
They won't be moving far, as the boys will still be going to the same school.
Apparantly all the beaches which aren't far away, have been closed due to high surf, or as we call it, rough sea + waves. 🌊
DeleteOZ just aren't used to this!!
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DeleteYou mentioned heart over head Miriam. We've decided to replace my VW Polo with an electric car. I would like one the same size because it's easy to park. I have test driven one that fits the bill which was OK but had a test drive today in another, which is bigger. My head says the smaller one but my heart says the larger one which I really liked a lot more!
ReplyDeleteWe bought a Renault Zoe a year ago, on the advice of a friend who also has one. OMiaS fell in love with the make 30 seconds into the test drive!
DeleteMind you, our previous car was a Ka, aks Hairdryer on Wheels - I seriously doubt it had any rear suspension, I certainly wouldn't recommend travelling in the back seats!
I have a Renault Captur, which I love. I was trading in a Clio, supposedly like for like, but I made an impulse buy to the next range up. I've never regretted it.
DeleteReply to Mrs P. at 2.38 yesterday
ReplyDeleteYes, that’s it exactly. We are having a meeting with daughter and son in law on Friday to discuss the possibilities. I doubt they would want to move here themselves, though it would be a similar distance to their jobs. (And plenty of room for their beloved chickens). But there is also the possibility for eldest grandson who loves gardening, or even renting the cottage out for a few years until one of the grandchildren wants it. However we may have to sell to finance a new place in this area.
Is that your grandson Griff? Or do you have another older one.
DeleteI have a friend who moved to Finland where she had lived before. She was renting a place here but was there long enough to create a wonderful garden. Once she had decided to have one last adventure in life at 82 , she then set about moving heaven and earth to find a tenant who liked gardening and would take care of her precious shrubs etc. Some smaller ones she somehow dug up and decided here was the best place for them. I just hope they don't die on me!
On the subject of gardening I have changed my photo to one of a recent addition to the garden. Max saw a picture of a waterwheel mill , and I found a little jsolar powered one. The sound of trickling water as the wheel turns is very nice.
Eldest grandson is Max 26, teaching humanities (Geog + history) at the school in Basingstoke where his mum is the librarian. Next comes Rosie, 23, teaching English in Leamington Spa, the younger grandson is Griff, who you know about.
DeleteThen there are the 2 French grandsons, 17 & 13. So 4 grandsons but only 1 granddaughter.
Your last comment may well be the case AP. Any particular preference if able to move anywhere in the Hampshire area…
ReplyDeleteQuite like Alton, Lady R!
DeleteAP Are you prepared to look further afield to get what you really want?
DeleteThe Jane Austen Regency week sounds fun.
DeleteLots of building going on in Alton so a good possibility of finding something. Also train to London if that is important to you
DeleteQuick update. Niece is only 60miles South of Brisbane, where the cyclone will hit land. They're already getting very high winds + rains, have got their camping stove + lamps inside, plus bought new gas cylinders for them. They're now thinking of putting the tent inside the house just in case these might be needed in some way.
ReplyDeleteThey are prepared, as niece has batch cooked food to be reheated on the camping stove.
She is scared, as has been warned that her area will be hit the worst and electricity will almost certainly be lost for awhile.
She + family are on high ground, but are not far from the Gold Coast, Queensland.
Gosh Miriam, your post really brings it home as to how fortunate we have been on the whole living within the orbit of the calm seas around the British Isles.
DeleteWe too might find that we have to contend with something similar to the conditions you describe in your post in times to come.
ARCHERPHILE - thanks for slaking my curiosity.
As I thought, and I am already thinking ahead to similar possibilities as my G children become more established in their futures.
I shall have a look at retirement villages around Alton.
Good luck in your family meeting on Friday.
Errata - relatively calm seas around the British Isles.
ReplyDeleteMiriam what a worrying time for your niece and her family. I am thinking of them 🙏🏼 and keeping everything crossed. Very impressed with their preparations under such stress they certainly could not do more.
ReplyDeleteArcherphile as KP says much building is going on in and around Alton because The South Downs Country Park is so near and building very restricted there. Many Retirement complexes but not sure how near an actual Retirement Village would be. Also no infrastructure being added into the mix and as else where the Dr Practices are bursting at the seams. Although Mr R and I are still being supported well by his right now 🙏🏼 will be interested to hear about all that you follow up! Good luck (at least you re beginning your search at the best time of the year)
ReplyDeleteMiriam, Can understand how concerned you are as our granddaughter and her fiancé live in a ground floor flat in one of Brisbane's suburbs and have been preparing for the cyclone in much the same way as your niece. They spend most weekends camping, so are used to 'roughing' it, but this will be a whole new experience and we are also extremely worried.
ReplyDeleteI saw a photo of them settling down for bed, their Wed's night. They had mattresses on the floor in a hallway, as decided this was the safest place. Like a lot of OZ houses, they have floor to ceiling windows + doors everywhere as are open plan with a massive wrap-around veranda.
DeleteIt's a worry isn't it as I believe it's the same as a grade 1 hurricane.
The worry is, the probability of loss of contact.
Let's hope all stay safe, both our families + everyone in the area.
I hope that your family get through the hurricane safely Miriam.
DeleteThanks. They are very well prepared. The boys, ages 6 and 8 yrs now, think it's great fun! I doubt there'll be saying that in 24hours 😀
DeleteApologies to all, talking about the weather bomb in OZ. It's only of interest to a very few, which is so understandable.
ReplyDeleteAll I'm doing now is 🫰
Don't apologise Miriam. I am interested in things happening in both Australia and Canada. I have relatives living in Lochinvar but fortunately that is a long way from Brisbane.
DeleteI haven,'t got any friends or relatives in the area either Miriam but I am always interested in what goes on in the rest of the world. I live near Parma where they make the famous cheese. Luckily we don't have extreme weather conditions but I suppose that could change.
ReplyDeleteSOZ
ReplyDeleteHave you been following the beaver introduction on Purbeck.
Very exciting !
I would love to visit again that strange eerie landscape that I walked amongst daily for a short period of my life around Furzebrook.
The beavers are at the other end near to Arne I believe l
My daughter who lives in a village south east of Bath owns a small piece of land which they manage for wildlife. There is a river running alongside it and they once caught an image of a beaver on one of their camera traps.
DeleteHow very exciting CC? Certainly no beavers around there when I was living in Bradford on Avon in the nineties, when my dog was swimming in the river daily.
DeleteIt's now waiting patiently with OZ. Their power has already gone, so are now incommunicado which will be for days now. As the cyclone has slowed, it'll be at least another 24hours until really hits.
ReplyDeleteand they're already having horrendously strong winds + non-stop torrential rain. It sounds awful.
DeleteOh Miriam it sounds frightening already. Let’s hope the children are still thinking it’s fun and not realising the real enormity of the situation. Will be waiting for any updates 🙏🏼
DeleteYes, do keep us updated Miriam. It sounds pretty scary
DeleteWhat a lovely day it’s been. I’ve had a couple of hours pottering in the garden sorting out my water butts. The one that blew over in the storms has now apparently got a crack and leaks. Will attempt to silicon seal it tomorrow. 🤞
ReplyDeleteDoesn’t the springlike weather make you feel better……
Yes,it really does PtbY, we had a lovely walk this afternoon.
DeleteMrs P Many thanks for alerting me to the release of beavers into Little sea near Studland. I haven’t been following it at all. It probably is an ideal location for them. When I googled it, I found there has been a pair of wild beavers there since last year. Little sea is on the heath just behind Studland beach. Arne is a bit further west at the back of Poole harbour but it’s all similar landscape and yes it is eerie; Hardy uses it to convey that slightly edgy atmosphere in some of his novels. It’s good to know we’ll have beavers in that part of Dorset.
ReplyDeleteI remember going to that nature reserve just behind Studland during my summer there Soz.
DeleteI mentioned Arne because one of the articles I read described that area as Arne.
I will have to google it myself.
I’ve had a long conversation with my Gdaughter this morning. She has been promoted in her job at the Paul Smith Flagship store in Covent Garden.
She is now liaison person for PR and looks after the high profile customers.
This came about because she recognised ‘ Benny ‘ from ABBA when he came in to the store, but she was the only person who did so. She went to management to inform them and they then sent her to offer him a glass of champagne and that led them to put her in charge of looking after celebrities. She is obviously enjoying her work and is developing into a stylist for the company.
Any news from the beleaguered Australians Miriam ?
Mrs P. As to the OZ clan, no, and there won't be for days now, probably not until Monday.
DeleteIt is what is, but I'm following the latest on a couple of OZ news sites.
Thanks for asking.
There's another here who has family in Brisbane, so no doubt are similar.
Mrs P. Your granddaughter will be working in the same area as my neice No#3. She is an interior architect/designer working for a firm in Knightsbridge. She does homes for the rich + wealthy, both here + abroad, and when she goes out of the country, it's either 1st class or on a private jet!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds your granddaughter will be doing similar, and good on her. It will be a new and interesting adventure to embrace, and you must be so proud.
It's great to hear of such wonderful achievements from family, like AP's grandson getting into Oxford.
To add. There's never a hint of what she does and for whom - confidentially.
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DeleteMiriam I’ve just looked at latest news from Oz and cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low. It still sounds as though there will be severe winds, rain and flooding but maybe not the extreme conditions they were expecting. Fingers crossed this is so.
ReplyDeleteBasia, thank you for your kind and gentle words. Maryellen, no, Sophocles is not keeping me company. It seemed unkind to confine a little owl of Athens to a room, however sunny and pleasant, so we left him in his sumac glade, thinking wise thoughts.
ReplyDeleteJust seen my first Brimstone butterfly of the year in the garden. Before Mr A! That’s brownie points for me! 🦋 ( if only you could change the colour of the emoji butterfly)
ReplyDeleteMiriam, I am so sorry your family have been involved in the storms in Aus. I hadn’t heard anything about them untiI I read your posts. Then I saw some of the films on the news last night . Looked pretty frightening but hopefully all relatives of our bloggers are safe and have not lost their homes.
Global warming hits Australia as well as the Northern Hemisphere.
Thanks AP. It's the lack of communication which is hard. I've been following the Guardian.aus live feed, which has been so interesting and informative. To add it is done in OZ time, so know exactly the time where they are.
DeleteThankfully, the now tropical storm has landed north of Brisbane, is moving faster so the residual problems are just the torrential rain, and when the power supplies are restored. I believe it could be over a week in some areas.
To add. Today Saturday was meant to be the first open viewing day for their property, now it's been listed..🤣🤣🤣 🌧🌫
DeleteI've just melted the Antarctic today - I defrosted the freezer! Last week I think I didn't close it properly, it iced up and yesterday it was like perma frost. I need a new one I know, but I have a smallish upright one, which is in a cupboard under the stairs.
ReplyDeleteWhat I want is called, an under-counter one, but I cannot find one of a similar size or capacity, which is suitable for my needs.
I'll just carry on looking + researching, until I find one I think would be a good replacement. It might well not be long now, that I just have to buy anything that's available.
My problem is my freezer has a 120l capacity, but most now are only about 90-95 litre. It's trying to find one similar which is the problem.
DeleteMiriam have you entered the size that you require into dear old google? Will your next one have auto defrost do you think or not bothered?…..
DeleteI have a self-defrosting type and it’s the best thing I ever bought. No icing up, no defrosting needed, no puddles on the floor if you accidentally leave the door ajar. I got mine from ao.com the online retailer who keep loads of different brands and models & give lots of help choosing right one for your needs. They deliver very quickly and also took my old freezer away for disposal.
DeleteWith you Archerphile 👍
DeleteQuick extra re family, if I may. They are all fine but as she described it - it's total carnage. Electricity will be off for probably another 5 days. Nearly all roads are impassable due to storm damage. The drive to the property, is a semi-circle so two entrances. This is just as well as a tree has come down completely blocking one part. They got out to drive around to try and find a place to get a phone signal. Their town in completely shut down so no supplies such as milk, anywhere.
ReplyDeleteThe river + lake near the town is just about to flood, and if it does, they'll be completely cut off.
As she says, they've got water + plenty of pasta, along with the quickly thawing freezer contents plus the camping stove.
The main thing was to reassure evert-one that they are all fine, but never want to experience anything like that again as all were so scared + frightened
The local fire service visited for a safety-check, after seeing the tree down. They were out patrolling the area, seeing who needed help.
It's such a relief to hear from them.
Absolutely Miriam 🙏🏼 and thank you for letting us your blogger friends know. I have been thinking of you and your family so much and all others affected.
DeleteSo pleased to hear your niece and family are okay, but what an awful experience for them
ReplyDeleteGlad they are safe Miriam.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness they’ve come through the ordeal. Your post Miriam brings home to me the practicalities of surviving after such a storm; what do you do with food which is defrosting fast!
ReplyDeleteDifficult for them to even make soup or casseroles with defrosting food, as only a camping stove to cook on, plus all the other urgent tasks of clearing up taking precedence.
DeleteBut they have survived, and perhaps others have not.
We must all take heed.
We may well be finding ourselves in similar situations in the years ahead.
I’m sure you are very relieved Miriam.
A close friend who is slowly dying and now unable to physically continue to make his films, has turned to writing short books.
ReplyDeleteHe sent his first to me last week asking for my observations.
As a natural proof reader, I emailed some of my thoughts and his reply was to encourage me to do an edit and then return the book to him.
He then insisted on giving me a fee.
A very generous fee, I might add.
So I’m posting it back to him today.
I’m still sitting down a great deal, finding any activity off my bottom to be tiring, but for a few days at least my sitting down time has been put to good use, and earned me a little pocket money.
I AM going to get to my singing today ! I’m determined.
I did get to singing and we learned a new - to us - four part harmony Macedonian song.
ReplyDeleteExmoor was draped in a lovely soft haze today.
Beautiful.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
DeleteWe had a visit from youngest daughter and family over the weekend so I've only just caught up with the TA and the blog. Yesterday we put the house back together after 3 days of a 3 year old and 4 year old causing mayhem (Lego everywhere)! Thankfully, the weather was good while they were here and we had a lovely day at Tatton Park on Sunday. The pigs at the farm there proved a big hit for some reason.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to hear that your family in Australia are safe Miriam, although it must still be difficult for them coping with the aftermath of the storm. I hope that your search for a new freezer proves fruitful.
I'm sorry that you are feeling so tired MrsP but pleased that you were able to get to your singing.
It's been a busy few weeks here but things should get calmer now and I'm hoping to get some much needed jobs done in the garden. Hopefully it won't be too wet even if it's going to get colder again.
Sounds a great few days.
DeleteDo you also have the big wooden train-set which takes over the lounge, along with the toy hospital and school?
Luckily this happens at Big Sis home!
Thank you for your good wishes CC.
DeleteHope the tidy up does not involve the whole day.
After so many weeks of feeling unable to function, I think I might have perked up.
Did a long list of tasks - admin and physical - today, and managed to get out in the sunshine with Lady for our favourite walk. The Welsh coast was so clear I could almost imagine seeing the sun glinting on the windows of the buildings.
In separate conversations with both daughters on Sunday evening I was urged to ‘push through ‘ my difficulties when walking ( subtext : your being a whimp mother, and making a big thing out of a minor hiccup ! )
So today I did push through, took two sprays under the tongue of the nitrate spray, and did our longer walk, which really isn’t very long at all, but does give Lady lots of scope for chasing rabbit trails. And she took considerable advantage of it, disappearing down into the combs for extended lengths of time. Pretty tired upon reaching the car at the end and after listening to TA I shall have to go shopping.
Yes Miriam, we do have the wooden train covering the lounge floor!
DeleteI know the feeling 😂. I resort to using what was the playpen as a place to try to contain the toys at the end of the day. For this 3rd birthday on Monday we tried to choose things that could be kept outdoors. My daughter gave him a little sandpit in the shape of a turtle with its back serving as a cover for rainy days. His dad a digger truck to play with in the sand, and myself a ride on red jeep with the intention of keeping it in the shed, except so far he is insisting on keeping it indoors 😣.
DeleteHis mum made him a cake with a 3D icing model of Thomas the Tank engine on it.
Mrs P your daughters sound quite tough. Don't push yourself too hard, only you can know your limits. I have the opposite problem with my daughter, ever since I was in hospital she nags me if she thinks I am overdoing things. I have just read Gaynor Winn's third book Landlines which is inspirational in the way long distance walking has helped her husband ( his problem isn't his heart though). Apparently there is a theory that long distance walking over rugged terrain acts as extreme physiotherapy.
Janice, I think my daughters are tough, because that’s what I brought them up to be !
DeleteAnd to believe that their mum was tough too.
The end of my marriage and the utter failure of my husband to be anything other than a wet blanket, ( charming and lovely and funny too in their eyes ) or to provide support of any variety, and my response to that situation, led to me shutting down emotionally and being…. well, tough !
Says it all really.
But I do know that they mean well !
My friend from Stroud is here at Butlins with her family group this week.
ReplyDeleteWe are to meet up this afternoon and I hope to take her to a village that I’ve had a brief glimpse of for an afternoons amble.
Lady will be over the moon. She adores my friend.
I am planning on taking Lady to sit on a bench in our town square to wait for our friend to appear. She will go mad with excitement when she sees her.
This sounds like a lovely meet-up and hope it all went well.
DeleteIt's lovely you're doing exactly what you want to, but just don't over do things.
I have an admission to make, in that as feeling not quite myself, I've had the tv on earlier than usual.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight, as had the Drama Channel on - All Creatures Great + Small followed by One Foot In The Grave. The latter was brilliant, and what pure comedy, both in the writing/acting and timing.
Your allowed to indulge yourself Miriam !
DeleteHaving discovered that the local tearoom tothe village was closed I changed my plan and we went to Wiveliscombe instead.
Had a beautiful drive through the Brendon hills, then on a straight stretch of road we saw ahead of us a murmeration of starlings. I stopped the car, put the hazards on and we sat amazed as it surrounded us, wave after wave after wave. They settled on the other side of the hedge lining the road and appeared to be feeding, perhaps on newly seeded ground.
Something neither of us will ever forget.
As predicted, Lady was over the moon to see my friend. I let go of her lead as she walked towards us and although I couldn’t hear it Lady was apparently crying with delight.
What a lovely day for you MrsP
DeleteAmazed that after a reasonably sunny morning we unexpectedly had a snow storm at lunchtime! Lasted about 20 minutes, didn’t settle and petered out into a hailstorm but it was quite a surprise.
ReplyDeleteI've a 'photo taken on March 10th 2023 with everywhere covered in deep snow. Thankfully it's not that bad, so far.
DeleteAll I'm having is cold nights + light frosts at the moment.
Any news of Sarnia, any-one?
ReplyDeleteShe's in my thoughts.
I sent her an email message today Miriam. Just to say we are all thinking of her.
DeleteI also tried ringing the house, thinking I might speak to her daughter. Got the answerphone and left a brief message.
A few minutes later her daughter in law called me back, said Sarnia was pretty poorly.
I did ask that the family would let us know of any developments if Sarnia herself was not able to. She said they would.
That covers all I can tell you right now.
Thank you Mrs. P.
DeleteLike Miriam, I think about Sarnia a lot. I'm very glad her family is with her.
I echo Miriam and Mistrals thoughts. Thank you so much Mrs P for keepimg in touch on behalf of us all 🙏🏼
DeleteDitto 🙏💖
DeleteThank you for keeping us updated MrsP.
DeleteYes, thank you.
DeleteI didn’t say, her daughter has now returned to NZ.
DeleteI do not know what further plans the family have, but assume the DinL is continuing the task of sorting the house.
Also….. when trying to call Sarnia on her mobile, I am now getting a signal which I assume means that her mobile is disconnected. I have tried a couple of times over recent days.
DeleteIt may of course simply be that it is not charged, but it could also mean that she is no longer able to - or wanting to - communicate.
Following on from my previous post I tried again to call Sarnia on her mobile, which continues to have no signal.
DeleteI then phoned the care home to enquire as to whether Sarnia was able to communicate or not, or whether she wanted to do so.
She was approached by the member of staff and the message from Sarnia was as follows.
Thank you for your kind concern. I am content to be left in communication with my family alone. I send my love.
I think that is a clear message.
I hope that the family will let us know of any developments.
I’m sure each of us will be thinking of Sarnia for some time.
My mobile number is not disconnected as I use it for messaging, but I'm only taking calls from NZ. My breathing is poor and it's too much effort.
DeleteTotally understandable dear Sarnia. You know all our thoughts and love will always be with you at all times 💕💐
DeleteI don't know about any-one else, but I'm feeling a bit down tonight.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mrs. P. for the up-dates. 💚
Once again thank you Mrs P ⭐️
ReplyDeleteHow I hate March.
ReplyDeleteI've just had what my state pension is for next year plus the extra tax that needs to be paid. Along came my increased council tax bill, plus an e-mail about increasing energy prices, not forgetting the increase in cost as to my water usage, via a meter.
As of April 7th, my monthly income will be less than last year.
Is this what I worked and paid into the system for, over so many years.
Rant over, as a single homeowner so only one income.
At least my upcoming car insurance has gone down.
That’s one good thing then! Budget to come next 🫢
DeleteThank you for making what must be a huge effort to let us know the situation SARNIA -
ReplyDeleteI do hope you understand it’s concern and hope you don’t feel it’s harassment.
I hope too that your daughter is able to keep in as much contact as possible.
You know that our thoughts are with you.
Don’t worry about messaging us Sarnia, just save all your energy for breathing and hopefully, getting yourself comfortable. As many of us have said, we are all thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteI do agree
ReplyDeleteNiece in OZ finally got their electricity connected again today. Only 10 days without it! It also means the school can re-open on Monday. The boys have done well though as have been going onto her work-place, watching films on i-pads, using showers in a nearby gym and niece has been able to use a launderette
ReplyDeleteThis is about 20miles away, and returned to normal by mid-week.
They are still doing a big clear up. The huge tree that came down on the property is now in pieces, but they've no idea how to get rid of them. Their "plot" as they call it, is 2/3 nature reserve and 1/3 garden. The garden bit was completely covered in branches, leaves etc. and is taking a lot of clearing. They are also aware to be careful, in case there are any visitors lurking in the debris...Sss🐍
DeleteAnd to think this all happened, just 5 days after the property was put on the market for sale with such idyllic photos.
They aren't on a dead-line to relocate, it's just all their hard-work is having to start again.
What an awful experience for them Miriam. It sounds like they have a lot of work to do.
Delete😞 really feel for them Miriam, yes they are all safe thank goodness but still a very alarming and dispiriting experience!
DeleteThankfully they are strong people, but this has certainly tested them.
DeleteThe freezer is now empty!
Thankfully their worst fear of mould hasn't happened, luckily.
I hope they keep safe as they clear up. Many years ago a cousin and her husband emigrated to Australia, and she said when they were out walking in woodland areas they always kept to the paths rather than wandering everywhere because of the danger from snakes.
DeleteHarrumph! Just spent 2 and a half hours on a beautiful sunny afternoon trying to sort out my lost email account. Followed by a further hour on the phone to a BT technician who eventually got it back for me. An amazingly patient lady who took me through a labyrinth of entering & deleting, passwords and technical stuff. At long last I can communicate again. But it’s getting dark 🙁
ReplyDeleteHow frustrating Archerfile, these things are always so time consuming.
DeleteWe've managed to catch up on some jobs in the garden over the the weekend. But only made a small dent in the thousands of sycamore seedlings that are popping up everywhere!
Archerphile 😱😱😱 feel for you!
ReplyDeleteBy the way how did your family moving meeting go? Albeit you wish to share…..
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone ☘️☘️☘️ Think we will make Colcannon for tea tonight.
ReplyDeleteAm hoping for some advice. I would say from Lanjan as I know she has had cataracts done recently, but I know she can't access the blog. Miriam perhaps or anyone else who might have had them done? My lovely optician died before covid and I didn't have another eye appointment until last week, and was very surprised to be told that I was virtually at the point where I shouldn't drive because of cataracts. She has referred me as urgent and because Cornwall nhs has such long waiting lists they are cutting the waiting lists by sending people to the private Duchy hospital so it may only be 3 months before having the first one done.
ReplyDeleteApart from being petrified at the thought, I apparently need to choose between having long distance lenses implanted or near vision ones, and using glasses for the other. Although there does seem to be somewhat more choice if paid for privately. I have been shortsighted all my life and wore contact lenses for 30 years, and because that is what I am used to the optician said I might want to go for near vision.
What I would like to know is if I went for near vision how far could I see before needing glasses, and if I went for distance sight lenses then how bad is close up sight. Does anyone know? I have addled my head looking things up online. I like reading and present near sight is good, but at the same time I like being able to see birds in the distance. I would like if possible to know what other people's experiences have been.
This is my experience Janice :
ReplyDeleteI did not fear the operation, though I did not like the idea of my eyes being operated on. In the event it was not frightening and I believe I coped well.
I was not given a choice about lens.
I was simply told that long lens had been inserted.
I had always had long vision and enjoyed that fact and had worn reading glasses for ever anyway so saw no problem with having to continue to have reading glasses.
As I am ageing my near sight is getting worse but prescription lenses are coping with that.
Personally I am pleased that the choice of long lenses was made on my behalf because for me it continued what had been my norm.
One aspect of having cataracts removed never seems to be mentioned.
I had been told that I needed cataracts removed.
I had heard the description of ‘ net curtains’ and supposed that was what I could see.
In the event I never experienced what others described….. vivid colours restored, clarity of detail etc, but the ‘ net ‘ curtain effect was not eliminated.
It transpired that I had floaters.
They are still there.
Floaters are usually in one eye only. Mine are in my right eye.
They drive me to distraction !
I have never been sure that I had cataracts, rather that the floaters were for me a problem, and lack of communication led me down the wrong path.
Nobody had ever mentioned them and the presence of them was never explained.
They are there forever and nothing can be done about them apparently.
That is my experience, which I suspect will not be very relevant to you.
I hope I haven't muddied the water by introducing the subject of floaters.
Good luck with your decision.
Re reading your post Janice, I think I need to clarify.
ReplyDeleteI had previously needed glasses for long distance as well as reading.
So the elimination of distance glasses and only needing reading glasses, was an improvement for me.
Thank you very much Mrs P
ReplyDeleteI was also very short-sighted before my cataracts were done, but I also needed reading glasses.
DeleteMy news lenses are for normal everyday vision so I still need readers but I now have far distance ones. These are only needed for driving and in fact my vision is well above DVLA standards without them. All they do is "tweak" the far distance, such as reading road signs.
I have sunglasses with the same distance lenses which are fine for normal use as well as driving.
I'm sure when you go to the hospital to sort out the lenses, everything will be explained.
Don't worry, it's very straightforward.
Thank you Miriam.
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DeleteTo add. I was very short-sighted (an average of -7) I wore contacts for over 40yrs and TBH I'm not sure just how good my far distance vision was then. On holidays, I used binoculars a lot and always had problems focusing them. I was also an avid photographer and saw a lot more through my fancy camera when I set the lens right.
DeleteYou will be fine and don't worry.
I'm happy to help with my experience if you wish, at any time.
Think positive as to no more contacts.
Me, I'm delighted even with 2 sets of glasses, which are only needed, now + when.
I have had a cataract removed from one eye , 7 years ago, but my eyesight was normal before the op. In the last 6 months I have started using reading glasses for small print.
DeleteI had the operation done privately, the main reason being to cut the waiting time, which it did considerably. It sounds as though Cornwall have got their act together and 3 months seems reasonable. However I don’t think timing is your problem. I think it worth finding out what the extra options would be if you went down the private route. They may be irrelevant to your choice between long distance or near vision lenses but it’s worth exploring what is on offer.
I was very apprehensive before the op; I didn’t like the idea of anyone fiddling with my eye but it was absolutely fine as I’m sure yours will be.
Thank you Soz.
DeleteJoining in Janice natural to feel apprehensive regarding cataract removal but it is so quick and apart from an odd sensation here and there absolutely fine no pain and before you know it all done. Hope we have all helped to make you feel a little better regarding the op itself 🤩
ReplyDeleteThat is reassuring Lady R. Thank you.
DeleteThank you so much 'lurking' and mysterious Gloria for your beautiful card and uplifting words. Long may you continue to lurk behind the scenes.
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely !
DeleteOne of our silent friends come out of the woodwork.
Hello Gloria it is nice knowing there are others like yourself who read the blog.
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ReplyDeleteAnother comment about eyes. I had to have an operation when I was six. No children’s eye ward so had to go in with lots of old women (as it seemed to me). Completely bandaged up and couldn't see anything for over a week. 2 more years treatment as outpatient afterwards. Well, the experience put me off anything to do with eyes for life & I was incredibly frightened before my cataract op.
ReplyDeleteBut, it was absolutely fine. No clamping the eyelid open as I had expected, no pain and it was actually a very interesting experience. Got up from table afterwards, walked back to room on my own and back home an hour later. No probs at all. And all of a sudden the trees had lovely bright green leaves and I could see all the dust around the house that had been invisible before!
What I remember was what I thought was a sparkling clean kitchen, was in fact, grimy. 😆
DeleteAnd yes, the sky was suddenly bright blue and the grass vibrant green - and still is.
When I had my 2nd one done, the consultant who was doing it was training another doctor. I had been asked before if I was OK with this, which of course I was. It was fascinating, well to me, hearing his explaining what he was doing and why.
DeleteDoes it work the other way? If I had my eyes done would my kitchen suddenly look sparkling clean?
Delete🤭 😂 if only OWIAS!
DeleteI've just realised how meaningful the 'photo on this page is. It's not quite a dolphin, but it so reminded me of the footage I saw this morning. The space capsule splashing down and then dolphins swimming around it..Such a lovely Welcolme.
ReplyDeleteArcherphile have you been able to sort your drainage problem yet and did your family “property get together” help your thoughts on the moving process? 🤞🏼
ReplyDeleteLady R. How your lovely Lord R doing these days?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kindness in asking Miriam. He is still having effects from his 3 hospitalisations regarding memory appearing to mainly affect his “living properties” and who is still in them, due to so many moves within his stays. His Dr is still very good if more than a blood test required visits him at home. We still go out and he is well aware of where we are going giving instructions and pointing out what to be aware of and he is always right - very Mrs Bucket 😂🤣 He does have normal conversations with family and friends so they are unlikely to pick up the problem but there many ups and downs when we are alone.
DeleteJust have to see where the future takes us a home visit regarding his situation is on the cards at some point it is very unsettling at times but we still have plenty of very happy moments and laughter. Unfortunately while out yesterday his power chair developed a fault which now has to be investigated a big blow. I used it manually when we went out for a cuppa at a Garden Centre today as such a beautiful day- but for no more than to the tearoom and back to the car. Shame as his birthday is next Tuesday so that will probably have to be limited too now. More of a reply than you no doubt bargained for but it is why I appreciate this blog so much.
That's such a shame about the power chair, it had been so important for you both when you go out. I hope that it gets fixed soon.
DeleteLady R - such a hard path your treading, and yet you can still appreciate the good times.
DeleteI do hope you can get the chair repaired ASAP.
And do not be concerned by the length of your posts.
I’m sure we all understand l
I wondered if there was any repair place that would lend you one while it was being repaired. I was just thinking of garages that will lend you a courtesy car while doing a repair and wondered if there was anywhere similar for power chairs. It can't be easy for you at present. It might be worth phoning your local NHS equipment place, and I think the Red Cross can sometimes help with things like that.
DeleteIt's been a lovely spring equinox day here, we went for a walk at Lyme and were rewarded with the the sight and sound of a skylark.
ReplyDeleteI had a very vocal blackbird singing to me at around 6.30.
ReplyDeleteI miss the skylarks, having lived close to them in London and Stroud.
There don’t seem to be any around my present quarters.
When I first moved to the farm, the dawn chorus was loud and couldn’t be ignored; today it is not so noticeable. We have some very tame blackbirds that will always join you when you start disturbing the soil. They risk their lives running around the garden rather than flying. Fortunately our cats prefer mice and shrews.
DeleteLast year I was walking (using my zimmer with wheels - I can go quite fast) around a disused airfield at Windy Corner near Badbury Rings in Dorset while listening to masses of skylarks. They might have been attracted to the herbal leys in the surrounding fields - the local female farmer is an organic enthusiast. I have never seen so many skylarks in one spot.
The weather has been glorious lately and I have spent a good deal of it outside attempting to clear the tangle of stems and brambles which make up my garden at the moment. I thought of you Archerphile as I have struggled to cope as I’ve bent, twisted and almost crawled through the jungle. I have been rose and clematis obsessed, still am but am not so obsessed with pruning. I have 22 aging roses and it is going to take an age to finish the task. On the plus side I am tired out by the evening and am sleeping better though I do wonder how much longer I can do the bigger physical jobs. My under gardener is not so keen unless he can use his tractor!
ReplyDeleteI collected my new car this morning. If it's true that learning new things is good for the brain, getting to grips with this car is going to give mine a boost!
ReplyDeleteIs it very different to your old car CC?
DeleteYes Soz, it's an electric car for a start which my old one wasn't. With all the technology in new cars it's going to take a while to configure it to how I want it to work for me. It will take a while but once it's done it will be fine.
DeleteGood Luck with the new car and getting used to it.
DeleteThank you Miriam. I spent two hours going through the settings this afternoon and have now got the basics sorted out.
DeleteCC I've had my car for a few years now, and I'm still finding new things!
DeleteLady R. Can you hire a wheelchair or similar for the birthday on Tuesday? There are places who do this and it's worth looking into.
ReplyDeleteYour reply was very welcomed and thanks. 💛
His power chair can be used manually Miriam but hopefully we will hear very soon regarding its fault. More than likely the actual day will be friends and a neighbour calling by and will wait for the PC repair before a deferred outing which always depends on various things anyway, weather, health and mind on the day etc. Thank you for your suggestions anyway thoughtful as ever 🤗
DeleteI am loveing having light mornings again, so that even at 6.30am it's almost light. Sadly though it's still beencold and have had frosty mornings not long ago.
ReplyDeleteI only hear the morning birds when the bedroom window open, as mine are so soundproof!
Spring has disappeared today - no sun and some rain. So no gardening, which gives my legs - which had started to protest at overuse - a welcome rest.
ReplyDeleteLady R I know you are doing your very best for Lord R which must take its toll on you. It is important that you have some time to yourself as well , just an hour or two can make a difference. I hope there is someone who can relieve you at times.
Best wishes for Tuesday; I hope it’s a good day for you both.
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