What I did today

Did some washing first thing while I was eating my breakfast and by the time I'd finished eating and having a wash the washing was ready to go on the line. That done so coat on and a trip to Asda where I treated myself to a big blue jumper ( baggy one ) grocery shopping done, so home James.
Lunch was honey roast ham on Welsh bread, then smoked haddock with a poached egg for tea.
Here I am now in my jim-jams ready to hit the sack later. Might see what the film's like "The Cotton Club " on 81---a jazz film, though I'll probably nod off.

I have been at work today. New cooker & hood installed, looks lovely need to read manual? puppy sitting for DS & partner this evening, had fish n’ chips for tea & a nice walk with puppy, quick visit to my sister too. Early night for me. Glad you’re feeling a bit better gillybob take it easier if you can & stay warm. Hope you’re home soon Auntyflo shingles near your eye sounds painful grannyactivist hope you’re feeling well for your holiday.

We went to the tip this afternoon, the first time for a long time as for health reasons DH hasn't been able to drive for eighteen months and I don't like the parking arrangements. It was very busy but efficient and well organised. All the men were so cheerful and helpful, offering to empty our many bags and to take things to the far end of the yard to save me walking there, in spite of my being quite fit! I was so impressed I complimented the head man and he was pleased. Can't be a pleasant job for those men but they certainly made the trip to the tip less of a chore for us.

Is that seriously your meds each day grannyactivist?
It doesn't look healthy at all. Do the medics who prescribe this stuff know what it looks like?
I guess if it keeps you alive you must take it.
Please get well soon and then you can enjoy your holiday.

I went to see an immobile friend today and we had a good natter over tea and I have set her up with some crafty things to do.
I picked chanterelles on the way home and we ate them for supper.

I also collected the mower from the repairers where it's been languishing for weeks. One last mowing before winter. I think it would be easier to keep a sheep.

Ouch grannyactivist shingles in the eye can be very dangerous. Are you “under” a local eye hospital?
Best wishes for a speedy recovery without complications

So sorry for the poorly ones, feel better soon!!
I have had a really satisfying day, my friend took me to the Trafford Centre, the first time I had been for years.
I had a bit of retail therapy, two jumpers, and a few bits from Lakeland, then we went to the Yang Sing for the lunchtime special which I really enjoyed.
I was "rather tired" when I got home so I had a snooze on the sofa and then my GD rang to say she was meeting a friend after work and would get something to eat out.
I have had some pate with toast as I had a meal at lunchtime.
I will have a reasonably early night after an enjoyable day, something I didn't expect to be having a few months ago.

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In addition to my usual medical needs I've had a recurrence of shingles in my eye, an asthma flare up, and I have a post-viral cough with a secondary bacterial infection. I've just set up my prescription medicines ready to go on holiday next week:

If I had to pay for my medication I would be bankrupt very quickly

P.s. put your feet up gillybob and chill - you deserve it. And Auntieflo sounds like the NHS at its best. Sleep tight and hope you get your discharge soon. x

Totally lazy day. Was still in my pj’s at 4pm. Had a shower, got dressed and walked over to see the smalls. Grandad was ‘play wrestling’ on the carpet with 7y old grandson - not bad for a 67y old! I kept the 2y old cutie out of the way. We played kitchen in the playroom then I gave her a bath. Took the clean baby downstairs and took the grandson up for his bath where he told me some snippets about being in the juniors (boys eh?).

So me: ‘okay tell me two things about the juniors’
Him: ‘well grandma, we get a different colour plate for lunch so the dinner ladies know we are allowed an extra sausage’.

Me: ‘ooh that’s a good idea! Anything else?’
Him: ‘erm .. not really ... can we play something?’

Love it ?!

Home again now. Grandad has just taken two paracetamol ...
??

Went to “that place” feeling a bit rubbish .
Intended on leaving early but ended up staying all day . Got a text from my dad saying he needed shopping ( only went for bits yesterday ) so ended up in Asda on my way home . Spread more germs I would imagine ( so sorry but what what can I do ?). Pharmacist said that the lurgy is rife at the minute and has sold out of quite a few “cold and flu related” products . Just got home and having an easy pasta for supper and a nice early night . What an exciting life I lead .

Pottered about this morning doing something & nothing.

Neighbour I like enormously & haven't seen for a while because she's been visiting family overseas popped over for a pot of tea and a catch-up.

Planned a visit to South Ken for the museums and lunch with an old and dear schoolfriend tomorrow.

Made nice labels for jars of chutney ready for major chutney & pickle making on Friday (presents).

About to cook tea for DH & me.

There seem to be a lot of Autumnal lurgies about. Take care everyone and feel better very soon ?
Yesterday I drove from home in Wiltshire to East Sussex in the most awful weather conditions. Very frightening; more frightening is the amount of drivers who take no account of the conditions and continue to speed, endangering all the rest of us. I spent the rest of the day continuing the emptying of my Aunt’s house stopping every five minutes to read old papers and mull over family photos, so not a lot was achieved! I picked the last of her apples, had a chat with her neighbour over a cup of tea and arranged to take my Aunt’s lovely cleaning lady out to lunch today. She visits the house each week to ‘keep an eye’. Just woken up after sleeping like a log ?. Back home later so hoping for a better journey ....

Well done Auntyflo it is behind you now, all you have to do is feel better.
Gilly and lbc I hope you soon feel better.
I went out for coffee this morning and a lovely chat, came home and had a sandwich for lunch and then did a bit of cleaning as GD was bringing a friend home for a meal and to stay the night.
I couldn't let the side down.
They are having a giggle in the dining room while I watch a bit of tv and then bed.
Tomorrow I am being taken to the Trafford Centre for a bit of retail therapy and lunch, I shall be getting a reputation for never being in.?

I have had my flu jab at work today. Hope October is a better month for all who have had a bad September. Get well soon AuntyFlo, Gillybob and beige

I have had my flu jab.

AuntyFlo you have been very brave. Hope you can enjoy a bit of feet up time now.

Interested to hear that other people have a respiratory lurgy. DH has a sore throat and is under the weather at present and spent the afternoon asleep in bed.

oh heavens! I miss this thread for a couple of days and you are all ailing!!!
That's terrible.
Robberies, colds and chests, hospitals and even nasty people. Whatever next!
Please try to get better soon and your DiL, Gilly. How vile some people are,
I had a very lazy and quiet day by comparison.
I chased up a few things, was treated to a wonderful community lunch, had a long phone call from DD who is not very happy at present either.
It must be the weather. Are any of you drowning in floods?.

Oh dear, I've been very unproductive today and that's saying something. I'm still in my pyjamas and dressing gown.
Due to the dreaded lurgy I've been coughing, sneezing and spluttering, nearly throwing up.
I have postponed the ironing for yet another day.
Have only eaten two small meals but let's look on the bright side - I could do with losing some weight.

So glad it’s all done and dusted Auntieflo you’ll be a new woman in no time . I’m sure the catheter will come out in the next day or two so try not to fret about it . I think the anaesthetic stays in your system fur a while afterwards so not surprised you feel sleepy . Don’t fight it . I’m fine ( thank you) just coughing and wheezing for England ! Xx

Well, here I am in my hospital bed. I tried to post earlier, but the WIFI signal here is dreadful.
In recovery, I had one of those lovely warm you up blankets, and I keep being told to breathe more deeply, as the alarms go off.
I was given a sandwich, yogurt, banana and apple juice and the most welcome cup of tea.
When I was moved back to the ward, somebody was in my bed space. Felt like Goldilocks, but am now back where I should be. My belongings had gone missing, but the ward sister had locked them safely away.
DD visited on her way home from work and my supper arrived. Macaroni cheese and salad, juice and ice cream. I now feel very full.
I am sore, as I have a catheter,etc, which will be taken out tomorrow.
As I have a new phone, I am trying to make head or tail of it, and I brought my crochet with me, as I can't concentrate too much on a book.
I want to keep dozing.
Hoping Gillybob and her DH are OK. and that her sore throat is getting better.
See you all tomorrow.

Well it’s been a very strange kind of few days for me . No little people , no school runs and no “that place” either . I started with a nasty cold but ended with a bad chest and cough which had knocked me for six . Another trip to A&E again with DH on Sunday too but I didn’t dare wait with him I would’ve contaminated the entire hospital. My DDiLs car got broken into at the weekend ( along with several others in the area) but she had left her purse and keys in the door pocket ( all stolen) meaning that they have had to have all their locks changed . What a stinking month September was in our family !

This morning my dad texted to say he was poorly too so my intention of staying in the warm today went pear shaped and I had to get him a bit shopping , medication etc. Then take it over to his . I felt really faint driving back coughing my guts up and not having eaten . Glad to be home and warm . Hope DH and I get some rest tonight I really must go to work tomorrow .

I hope you have a fantastic trip away M0nica 3 weeks sounds like pure heaven.

I’m so sorry you were upset by another thread Annsixty which I presume is why you started the jealousy/ envy thread this morning . I didn’t read whatever it was that has upset you but please take no notice . I know you are a kind and warm person . Xx

Have been on Granny duty, as GC is off school poorly, so just fitted in jobs as and when.

First quiet day for weeks. I went for my walk early to get it in before the rain started and picked 5ozs of blackberries. We then returned the van we had on hire and once I got home I stayed in catching up on paperwork, all our insurances are due for renewal and some are causing problems.

I admit I fell asleep on my desk in the afternoon, something I do not do much, but for some reason I had a disturbed night last night.

This evening will be spent packing and preparing for three weeks of being away a lot (visiting family, short holiday in Wales, then a trip to our house in France).

As this has been the first day for almost a week that I've felt well enough to do normal things, I went shopping with my Homecare lady.

Bought vegetables and fruit, more throat lozenges and tissues; got cash from the ATM and posted a 'bread and butter' letter to my wonderful hosts who treated me with such care and kindess over the past 3 weeks.

Tomorrow, I hope to go out to lunch with a friend.

I'll be having another early (8pm) night in an effort to catch up on 14 days of lost or no sleep.

I don't regret the vigils for one moment but you just don't realise how lack of sleep can bring you down when you're in your 70s.