What I did today No.2

I did have some good news today. I received a phone call I had been waiting seven weeks for. I have an appointment at the radiotherapy clinic next Tuesday in the city about 35 miles away so that brightened my day.

Fingers crossed for a speedy and safe delivery. Exciting times.

I spent part of this morning desperately trying to learn the second soprano part of Bach's Magnificat - I should have done this long ago, but have been too busy. Concert is on Saturday!

Then had phone call from SW telling me that continuing health care funding for OH's nursing home has been turned down again; and that SSD will pay a tiny contribution to his care. Still leaves £950 a week for me to find - gulp!!

I spoke to health authority gut on phone and some of his comments were unacceptable and outrageous. I have to take a deep breath and soldier on with the fight.

Went in to see OH at nursing home; and was with him when PD nurse called in. She is going to try some tinkering with his meds to try and reduce the paranoia. But this has to go through GP first who then has to give the NH permission to make these changes. It is a slow process - frustrating as we want him to have some improvement as quickly as possible.

Lazy evening just watching TV - when I should have been practising music!!

Night night all.

guy - not gut!

As I’ve simply been spending most of my days in bed I have had little to offer to this thread, but yesterday and today I have been up and dressed for the afternoons. I have continued, as well as I could, to run my homelessness charity during my current illness and today I had confirmation that a long-term rough sleeper’s temporary housing has been made permanent. He has settled in well and has a job!

I had an emergency to deal with today that incolved contacts with the police, social services and a GP - and I somehow did all that was necessary, but needed a nap afterwards to recover.

And now I’ve just indulged in a little tear on the phone with my daughter, she sent me a photo, taken eleven years ago on her wedding day. She and her new husband look so young and in love - she was widowed 18 short months later, just after the birth of their first child. Such a senseless death.

Slightly exhausting day as we did our own and DDs weekly shop. She has been very busy at work and can't shop tomorrow so we volunteered. DH did hers, armed with a very detailed list and I did ours. Then of course we had to take hers to her house and put it away. Then back to ours to do the same. Lunch then. Read the paper and both of us had a light dose. Nice quiet afternoon

Pootled into town this morning, bought stuff like TePe brushes (!) and then a very nice handbag in TK Maxx to match my new boots. DH had a nap after lunch, so I made a sauce for pasta tomorrow evening and then settled down with my very enthralling book - "Platform Seven" by Louise Doughty. Grumpy McGrumpface woke up and complained about the cooking smells .... He now realises he is very lucky to still be alive, let alone married!

Friends are staying for a few days so it’s been busy, enjoyable and food filled. Miserable weather today so we wandered a warm and dry shopping mall. What did I buy? Well, nothing but I enjoyed looking. Our friends made some gift purchases so they’re happy. Coffee, lunch and a lot of chatting later we returned home for afternoon tea. It’s a wonder we can move. An edible meal and a glass or two this evening rounded off the day. No idea what we’ll do tomorrow, see how we feel after breakfast. Doubt it will be an early start .

Yesterday was The Day from Hell during which absolutely every damned thing went wrong and I got progressively more anxious and irritated. We'll draw a veil......

Today was quite a different kettle of haddock.

My son came to spend the day with me and got the smoker out to make me a kilo of smoked cheese. Divine.

We had begun with a breakfast: fresh strawberries, yoghurt and croissants and about 2pm had bacon-wrapped roast chicken with multiple vegetables.

I rarely ask him what he wants as dessert because he gives the same answer - so crumble it was.
This time Mixed Berry - boysenberries, strawberries and apple.

In between eating, we discussed why parents are ruled by their children from toddler upwards; the future of AI and will it really make humans redundant (75 million predicted jobs losses worldwide); was it really wise to bring a child into a world like ours - and much more.

As usual he washed up.
As usual I felt he hadn't been here long enough.
As usual I was super-grateful that he visits so often and genuinely enjoys being here rather than doing it as an occasional duty.

So I shall go to bed happy tonight

Sounds like a wonderful visit!

I am dashing about preparing music and clothes for a concert I am singing in tonight - and rehearsing all afternoon - busy day. I am always wiped out when I get back.

DD2 is visiting OH for me as I will not have time. He always needs to open his bowels as soon as she arrives - we send her in when he is blocked up!!

It’s a gorgeous sunny day here in Malaga. Well it’s hot on our little south facing balcony! We’ve both got our books and have applied sunscreen. The front door is an entirely different scenario! It’s bitterly cold. Brr! Shut that door as Larry Grayson used to say.

There must be over 30 white sail boats competing in a regatta on the very blue Mediterranean - very pretty to watch and the wind will be ideal for racing I imagine.

Tonight we are going out to a bar we’ve not been to before and then onto a curry place that has come highly recommended.

I’ve just knocked on at my friend and neighbour’s to ask if she’d like to join us. She’s 84y, lives on her own permanently out here in Spain. She was delighted to be asked so we will all stroll out together at 7pm and get a taxi back up home.

What a lovely day Urmston ?

Had DGS overnight last night, so I spent most of today baking with him, we made a huge victoria sponge cake and a lot of small choccy buns.Just had a big slice of it with a cuppa, there goes the waistline.
When not baking or clearing up I helped him with his spellings and reading before he settled down to play an ipad game ( giving me a well earned rest.)
He will be collected soon, and DH says he will cook us a steak meal this evening, so it will be feet up and catching up with
Brittania on tv.

And yours too lemongrove in a different way. Ooh a slice of homemade cake! I never bake.

Well another busy day. Since the weather was good we did a lot of gardening. Leaves yet to be swept up. But that can wait until tomorrow. Sitting now in a warm and cosy room, waiting for Strictly.

Concert was wonderful - a real lift to the spirits.

DH and I went out for the day.
We had a drive into the countryside, all around the places he knew when growing up.
We had lunch at a hotel run by a relative of mine. I haven't seen her since we left school, and just missed her today as she'd gone out shopping.
Left my contact details with the girl waiting tables, so I'll wait and see if she makes contact.
Had a look round the local Dobbies garden centre, and home again by 4pm.
Finished off my crochet project and watched tv before bed.
Awake at 02:50 with horrible acid reflux, so am now wide awake!
It's a good job it's Sunday tomorrow, I needn't get up early.

To Bristol yesterday with 2 DD, 2 SiL & 4 GC. Checked into the Holiday Inn then walked our socks off - 17,000 steps apparently! Then after an early dinner we saw The Lion King. My treat - an early Christmas alternative to a pantomime. We all loved it, even the SiL, but why oh why do people chat, rustle and crunch all the time? The not so small child behind us had her feet on the back of DDs seat, they all talked, loudly, throughout the performance and the mother seated behind me dropped sticky popcorn all over the jumper I’d left on my seat during the interval. I assume they behave like that at home when watching the TV! Unbelievable. Being a country girl, I don't get out much (!) but what struck me after a day in the City was how many women smoke. All puffing away as they went about their business. I sat for a while in the city centre surrounded by smokers and the nearby bin was overflowing with stubs. I was quite shocked. Not pleasant to see or smell. So thats me. Back to the sights & smells of the countryside until the next time!

Were you sitting in The Bearpit, Marmight?

No although the hotel overlooks it! I was outside TKMaax

Oh! I haven't been near the shopping centre for years, I go to TK Maxx at Patchway instead!

After chemo on Friday we went out for brunch yesterday with DD who had come for the weekend to come to the hospital with me. Today we are going out for lunch so very little cooking needs to be done!

BL72 Isn't it wonderful when you can spend one to one time with your ACs I love mine turning up unexpectedly and staying for a couple of hours.
We have had a visit from our GGS(18mths) whilst his mummy went to work and his daddy my DGS2 had to travel to Manchester for an exam so one very spoilt little boy went back home.
Went off to Drs yesterday to see what can be done about constant back pain and prescribed new tablets,lets see if any relief is forthcoming I do hope so.
We are out for lunch today so tonight we shall dine on homemade soup and crusty bread nice and warming on these chilly nights,extra soup to be sent next door to my neighbour who needs a wee bit of tlc since he lost his wife a few months ago.

DH brought me breakfast in bed.
It was a fabulous morning so we went for a walk. It was all misty and the scenery and birds were fabulous.
I always find it fascinating when I overhear snatches of conversation.
Today it was:
Well she’s always had fat legs.
Other people just piss me off.
Where is the horse?

We’ve also stated a survey. If you say hello as you pass a fellow walker they invariably reply hello. If you say good morning they respond with a good morning! Not quite every time but almost!

Sad news today..I had to accept a month`s notice from one of my lovely carers. She has got more responsiblity in her other job.

I hate looking for new carers......

We’ve also started a survey. If you say hello as you pass a fellow walker they invariably reply hello. If you say good morning they respond with a good morning! Not quite every time
Sadly not my experience- I walk Hattie round the block around 10 each evening and never seem to get my greeting right when I meet other friendly village people.
I say “Hello” they say “Good evening” , I say “Good evening” they (possibly on their way home from the village pub) will often reply “Good night”

Maybe it’s a regional difference Maw??