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Maw 💐. Yes never take these moments for granted…treasure every one.

Rosieandhermaw

Oh Maw 💐

Yes uttb it’s been very mild in our NW England corner today hasn’t it? . I’m sorry you’re feeling the blues today. Good idea cornergran to use a SAD lamp. I’ve heard from people who use them how beneficial they can be.

Yia you will not settle in your mind until you feel more reassured - which you will. as the days pass. It’s the disappointment. Not the best but not the worst either. Chin up.

Dry and mild for fireworks tonight. I can see plenty in the skies outside right now. Quite spectacular. I hope everyone’s pets are surviving the bangs tonight. Some get quite distressed but hopefully mild sedatives help where needed.

I’m not allowed the Covid jab on the NHS. Too young at 71y yet it’s played on my mind this past day or so. I need to keep Himself safe. Yes he’s had his jab, being severely immunocompromised but what if I caught it? Being wiped out I’d be no use to him, he needs me a good deal now.

I decided to have one done privately and went down to our independent pharmacy below us this afternoon. £85 is the going rate but the lovely owner would only charge me £75 as he knows our situation. Such small acts of kindness make me so emotional these days. Tears tripped me up when I came home to tell Himself and he too filled up. Right pair of softies we are these days. No hope for us.

Thinking of everyone in the quiet corner enduring tough times, especially dragonfly and thesoops. Budge up on that sofa I’m coming back to join you all for a while.

Fgt2. Thinking of you and himself. Think a group hug is in order. A few of you feeling down. Hope everyone feels better tomorrow

Blimey FGT2 cannot believe you had to pay for the Covid vaccine 🤬🤬

Yes GG13 I checked first with our lovely GP when she rang today. She phones Himself every two weeks to see how he’s doing and “where he’s up to”.

She told me there is no discretion on her part allowed. If she erroneously gave me a Covid jab on the NHS she would then have to fill out an incident form.

When you think this time last year us pensioners were getting text messages left right and centre to attend for one - what has changed? Covid figures are still up. People in some groups will be At Risk. No doubt about it.

It must be government financial restraints.

I think it’s a regional thing FGT2 one of our gym friends who is 69 had her Covid jab as her husband is immune compromised.

I am so cross on your behalf 🤬🤬🤬

RosiesMaw thank you for sharing your memories with us all in the kitchen ❤️

Fgt thinking of you and your DH, I think you did the right thing with the Covid jab, not fair that you had to pay for it though

Thank you for the group hug Grannydaisy

fgt a good thing you had your Covid jab but so wrong that you had to pay for it.
I managed a little gardening today, carried on pruning a very large rose bush and did some weeding as the soil was soft enough. I felt better mentally for doing some work, not sure how I’ll be physically though. Definitely signs of improvement in my back but mustn’t go too mad!
Night night everyone.

Oh gosh you are all so kind. Things are still so uncertain with my DH.
FGT it is indeed the little things that get you .
Maw

It has been a fairly quiet Bonfire night here, although as a friend who called round to see me was leaving, about 6pm we saw about 6 magnificent star burst fireworks, they wear lovely but very noisy.
My D who lives near the S coast went to Worthing to see the firework display off the pier.
She sent me lovely photos, it was very good.
I do love to see them but don’t like the noise.
I hope all,pets are safe and comfortable, Molly was kept in with treats but it was ok here.

Were!!!

Hi kitchen pals, it’s been grey and wet again all day here, not seen any sunshine at all
I enjoyed quite a long session at the volunteering centre followed by lunch and a good chat with the others. Home on the bus and this afternoon I’ve just been pottering about and sorted through a few more things to either sell on or give to the charity shop. DD2 seems to have delegated this job to me and often passes over a bag of outgrown clothes, toys and other random stuff to see what I can do with it 🤷‍♀️
I’m pleased the fireworks are over for another year
Hoping your back is ok today redcar
Thinking of everyone in the quiet corner, I think it’s quite busy there so can’t mention all the names but hope our dearest Soop is settled
I’ll be settling down later this evening to watch The Traitors final
Take care all ❤️

Grey here too brook but dry, I planted up the small bed on the patio of our local, some bulbs and viola.
We have more fireworks scheduled locally at the weekend, I like them, but I understand some don't.
Freezer oddities for dinner, I need to make some space for incoming goods over the next few weeks.
A job I’d been putting off was tackled too, sorting out broadband and TV contracts, both had expired 😇
We too will watch Traitors!

Good evening Kitcheners. Brook you've had a busy day and Jaxjacky well done for getting your paperwork sorted.
I managed an ironing today then hoovered and sorted out more in the dining room. I was at the lawyer to sign away my share of mum's flat which is now done. Dinner was chicken and mushroom curry and I have some for the freezer. So I've had a reasonably productive day too. I'm going to put on my dressing gown and watch rubbish on the tv. Have a good evening Kitcheners.

Redcar don't do too much!

Good evening everyone, a mostly grey and mild day today, very little sunshine. I decided not to go for a walk as my back was a bit achy, and also decided against going to a funeral in our local church. I did know the lady who had died, but hadn’t seen her in years and I wasn’t sure I could actually get into a pew.
I cleaned the fridge instead, and have been sitting ever since. I phoned the surgery to see if they had the results of my Xray, but they hadn’t received them from the hospital. I’ll try again next week, but am quite frustrated that it’s taking a long while. If I’m then referred to rheumatology, there’s a 20 week for an appointment!
Enjoy the rest of the evening, especially Traitors if you’re watching it!

Traitors watched it’s a late visit, not sleepy yet.

An OK day in the main. This morning the Surgery physio felt as if she was removing my arm from my body before offering an x-ray to confirm diagnosis of rotator cuff issues helped along by osteoarthritis. As it’s been with me for months I can then request a steroid injection to hopefully calm it down. Feels like progress. I also finished the life admin I didn’t get to yesterday, more progress.

Overall this week does feel like forever, usually the weeks rush past. Not this one. It’s been full of things not going to plan and worries. The biggest worry is my oldest friend, we attended infant school together, her daughter (our goddaughter) tells me her Mum, who has a number of issues including dementia, is refusing both food and drink. We’re all hoping for a positive change, I’m so frustrated I can’t be there to support and offer a huge hug to our goddaughter.

The lack of results must be more than irritating redcar. Perhaps a backlog holding things up. I wonder if a call to radiology would help, I’m sure a secretary there could tell you how long the wait for results will be or should be, just in case yours have gone astray.

That signature must be a relief grandmab. I’m pleased for you.

I really should aim for sleep. I do hope for some definite news for your husband soon drafonfly, that you both have a good day tomorrow fgt, Best wishes to the soops and anyone struggling with health issues whether their own or someone they care for and about

Night night everyone. Sleep well.

Good afternoon all.
I am going to see my friend up the road at 2, I cancelled our usual Wednesday as I didn’t feel very bright.
Today is my GD’s birthday, she is 27, her birth was so traumatic that it wasn’t the eagerly anticipated event we expected.
Just so happy now that it is all in the past and she is happy, settled and lovely.
I went with another friend rotor garden centres yesterday.
She wanted new outside lights which she did get.
We had a fairly mediocre lunch at one and tea and cake at the other, I was so tired of Christmas music when we eventually left and still six weeks to go.
Still always thinking of our dear friends struggling.

To two garden centres!!!

Good afternoon all. I have been on something of a high since getting my blood test results earlier this week, but of course my various existing ailments have not gone away. MrB and I have been outdoors when the weather has been fit enough, I want to make the most of my life while I can.
Sending love and strength to all ♥️

Hello kitchen people.

We collected our pottery items today. OH threw one piece away and is using the other to stand a bottle of olive oil in! Here is a picture of the coil pot I made. The other piece - a drinks mat - warped. We’ll carry on…

Love to the Soop’s and the FGT2S.🌺

Hi kitchen pals, just back home after a busy but enjoyable day
Hope you eventually got off to sleep last night corner although it sounds like there’s a lot on your mind, hope things get a bit better soon
A very Happy Birthday to your DGD uttb she sounds like such a lovely person. I wonder if the garden centres that I used to visit when living in that area are still there … I think there was one called Brookside and another one that I remember called Golden days or something like that
I’ve done a bit of everything today, volunteering, shopping , coffee and a dance class, caught up with a pal and had a good chat. But DH and I had ‘words’ earlier when he completely messed up what I’d asked him to do but thankfully it’s nothing too serious and we’ve made up now! 🥰
Good to have something to show for your hard work at the pottery wheel llfl 👍
Such a beautiful picture Blossoming thank you for sharing
As always, thinking of our kitchen friends in the quiet corner, take care all x

A very happy birthday to your granddaughter utbb.

I slept a bit thank you brook, I’d like to give my head a good shake and empty it out. Any reports of a headless woman it will be me. .

That a super autumn image blossoming. You are of course right, we should all make the best of our days.

There’s a sense of relief in me this evening. Almost two years ago I began weeding out and sorting photos going back nearly. 60 years. Random views and nameless people were discarded, There were six years with no prints although all photos from those years were stored digitally. Prints obtained I carried on. Today I put away photos from August this year. The next batch will have me completely up to date. No idea what I’ll do with my free time then 😂. I didn’t want our family to have the chore of sorting through them. All are now stashed in albums, annotated and stored out of the way. Phew!

Time to clear up from our meal then feet up and some catchup tv.

Wishing you all the best evening.

Good evening Kitcheners. Cornergran you have a lot on your shoulders. Utbb I wish your dgd a very happy birthday and I hope you enjoyed your visit with your friend. Blossoming a nice photo to share. Thank you. Ladyleftfieldlover well done. Pottery is beyond my capability. Brook oh dear, I hope you have forgiven him!
I worked in the school library this morning then DD popped in for her dry washing. Dgs2 wasn't feeling great. He was quite tearful, poor wee man, so they didn't stay. After lunch, I lay down again. It's mainly to rest my leg but I inevitably fall asleep! I hope you have a good evening all of you.