Good morning Michael and all GN's from a very dark and chilly North Yorkshire. I have a busy day today, firstly catching up from yesterday and sorting out things that should have been finished yesterday.
I felt that, as they say, I running to stand still . yesterday. Whatever I was trying to do there were obstacles, things that I was not in charge of, and general hassle and stress. One of the first major upsets was that I rang my son just to check a couple of things about our planned meeting up and to check about something I hoped to get for my grandsons christmas present, as I hoped to be able to get that and pass it over to them to take back home, so that it would be there ready and no worry about the wretched post. So was in quite a reasonable mood and just thinking of such things, and then was rather panicked to hear that he was waiting to hear from the hospital. He has had ear problems, but this time has had two lots of antibiotics ,which hadnt done much good and was in pain etc and they were sending him to see someone at the hospital asap, that they then said that he had cellulitis in his ear, and that they were concerned for a time that he had sepsis! So that was rather an unexpected worry and later he rang to say that he has an appointment for today. On the one hand , very good that he is being seen quickly, but on the other hand to be seen so quickly does rather concern me.
Well that rather added to a bad start to the day, and the time was flying by and I had an appointment that was important, so that I ended up having to dash off to that , leaving the absolute mess behind. I managed to put some washing on, but no washing up done or kitchen tidied and I dont like to come home to a mess, as I usually feel quite shattered and in some pain, so need to sit down to recuperate. So I did manage to do what I needed to do practically, but kept thinking about him and hoping he would be ok etc.
Went to the library where they had the trading standards stall,which was useful, as I was able to check that I understood correctly what areas they covered and collect a few leaflets , to pass on to the womens group today, which is one of the reasons I go to these things. Not just for my own information, but to make sure that anyone who didnt manage to get there , had the up to date information, and contact numbers etc. That was quite calming as I had to concentrate on that , and stop thinking about my son so much. I was pleased I had gone, as I met the person from that department, who I had contacted regarding the hotel saga and the disabled entrance. I always think it is good to meet in person, so that in the future you have that connection, and I definitely will be keeping up with them. I am not satisfied with the hotels efforts so far and wanted to check on what was a reasonable time to allow for them to deal with the situation, and come back to me.So that was good to liaise with him and I want to be reasonable with the hotel but not let them think I will let them do nothing. A worthwhile meeting, and also gained some knowledge of who to speak to about things that where not precisely trading standards area, but needed addressing. More power to my armour for the future! The time was going by and I then went all over trying to get this plane model but no success. He doesnt want a toy to make up, but a to scale model sort of thing. So this seemed to fall between the cracks and no one had anything that I was looking for, so that was rather a waste of time and today I must look for other places to try. I may look to see if the nearest airport has such things for sale, or if there is no joy , may have to hunt online for what is right or get my son to find something,when he is better.
By the time I got home with the things that mattered, the washing was finished but it then was a shower of rain, and I had to catch up with some of the mess and in the end had to leave the washing inside and get ready to go to whist. It was already very dark and miserable as I drove there and so many cars where their lights were nowhere near pointing down but glaring straight at you, and stupid people wearing dark clothes and no yellow hi viz or torches to show them up. Even a really daft man on a bike with no lights at all! Partly I always say this is the most dangerous time, when people havent moved into winter mode, and thought about being clearly seen especially when the children leave school in dark uniforms and in badly lit areas are difficult to be seen. Well there were a good crowd at the whist and although I didnt win anything, and had a few awkward hands, it was actually very good for me , as I had to concentrate and think what had gone etc, so was quite calming. By the time I got home my back was very painful and I felt too weary to do anything but go to bed.
So now just trying to loosen up and feel less creaky . Then it will be more washing in, yesterdays washing put on the line if the weather looks worth the bother, and general sorting . I am going to the womens group, and need to make sure I have the leaflets and info, to pass on to others. Havent a clue what the speaker is today, so hope it is something interesting. Then home and fingers crossed that the cleaners come this afternoon. I had some beef out of the freezer to make a casserole yesterday, but that never got done ,so I shall get that made and think that casserole and a jacket potato sound a good warming meal for tonight, and there will be enough to either freeze it for another day, or may be happy to have the same tomorrow, as the weather prospects do not sound good for either tomorrow or the weekend. So I shall be glad if I can get my washing dry today. Then the ironing will have mounted up again. What I do at the weekend will be mostly governed by what news I have from my son, so not planning anything specific, in case I need to go over to see them or make some plans for early next week. So actually if I get to the end of today with things clean and tidy I shall be grateful for small mercies.
I hope you get back in good time to enjoy the cycling Mick and will be thinking of you going for your MRI. I hope there is no delay on that and you can get clear results which will point the way ahead for you. There are many times when I think how much more I would have enjoyed living in an earlier time, but in things like medical procedures we are so lucky to have all the wonderful things that help us to stay as well as we can. You could just imagine if someone was able to timetravel to today from the middle ages, how they would think it was all witchcraft, and the wonders of painkillers and antibiotics etc, that we naturally just take for granted these days were not available to them. However like Pandoras box , sometimes ignorance can be bliss! So good luck and award yourself some treat tonight, and hope the cycling is good for you.
Well lovely music on the radio, but having peeped outside, curtains swiftly shut against the cold and dark. As that old yorkshire expression goes I need to "get sided away" and hope to greet the dawn with chance to give the washing a good blow on the line, whilst I find the variety of clothes needed for today. Going on the yellow peril needs warm jacket and gloves etc, but with a thin top underneath it all as the meeting room can be quite warm. Of course gloves and sunglasses at the ready too. I hope all gn's are ready to face their day , with plans working out and maybe a chance meeting with a friend to brighten their day. Take care and hope that you all keep safe and well. Will be back later to catch up on news and views.
