Good morning Michael and all GN's on another very cold and dark morning in North Yorkshire. Been awake for hours, and the brain has been flitting between so many different things, quite glad to get up and try and make a bit of order of things.
There is that saying " Take what you want - and pay for it!"
Well that was definitely true of yesterday for me. I had started off in a reasonably calm mood and was creaking about. I had brought my calendar up to date, and had my MOT date was going to clash with being away, and so wanted to check dates and then go and speak to the garage, and organise when it would work and make sure that I wasnt without the MOT, but not sure how far in advance you could have it done without wasting some of it. So I had written out a few things I needed to get, collected some more little glass jars to give to the craft lady at Upfront to use for more ghosts for halloween, and then they can be something for the christmas trees too. Waste not want not! So slow of course, always irritating when my body cannot keep up to the pace my brain sets, but fine. Then I thought I must speak to my son, as I was having difficulty in getting what I wanted for my grandson etc.
However when I spoke to him, I felt in rather a panic, as he said he was waiting to hear from the hospital, that his ear was worse, he had had two lots of antibiotics and now they were concerned that a) he might have sepsis b) that he may need an operation c) that he had cellulitis in the ear - which I had never heard of. That was totally not what I had expected to hear and I felt very stressed out and worried for him, whilst trying to sound optimistic. Consequently when I left to do various things that I needed to get sorted, I didnt even remember to pick up the shopping list, and was in something of a daze, always made worse by the fact that you know that you cant do anything to help matters. I later had a text to say that he had spoken to the hospital, was going straight in and they would decide what needed doing. So he was in yesterday, and so far I havent heard from him, just keeping my fingers crossed that all went well.
I needed bread and a variety of things, but whatever I was doing seemed to take twice as long. The queues were longer, they hadnt got what I really wanted etc etc, and then I went down to the garage, where I was quite pleased to be able to sit in their office for a few minutes and talk through how the MOT was going to work out with me away. My back was so bad, and I was grateful for a seat. Knowing I might need to go across to my son, I asked them if they would check my tyres pressure, as I liked to be sure they are fine before a long journey, but with my back as it is right now, didnt want to do it myself. They very kindly obliged, so that was that.
The day was sunny and quite windy, and I wished I had the time to go out into the country and take some coffee and calm down but no. Never saw the cleaners, but they had sorted my bed out thank goodness and what they do looked a lot better, but I am surrounded by various lots of paperwork, that only I can deal with and struggling with that.
I got an email from the garden centre reminding me that yesterday was their christmas sort of opening day, between 4 and 8, where you can go and get a free mince pie and some mulled wine and see and sample all their christmas fayre etc etc. I am not usually bothered with such things, but felt it would be good to get out and calm down , even if I had very little intention of buying anything. A friend I have made from the exercise class on fridays, uses a rollator and doesnt drive much in the afternoon/evening, and so I whipped round and asked her if she would like to come.Just put a coat on and I would put the rollator in the car. So she came with me. When we got there it was quite busy, but not overcrowded, and we went by my rules , which were to do our own thing and meet in about half an hour at the cafe for coffee. We both went firstly for the mince pie and mulled wine, which were quite good. Then she was looking for presents for great grandchildren, and I went to check out the bulbs for some paperwhites. ~They never have enough of these as I dont think they bulk up quickly and there was an offer of 5 bulbs for £5, but as I have a loyalty card there was an extra 10% off. As they havent been in long, there were plenty to choose from and I carefully looked through them for good quality bulbs and also found 3 with new bulbils growing on the sides of the bulbs which will give me more in the next few years. Hardly anyone was looking round the bulbs ,so had my pick and was very pleased with my purchase at £4.50. Now need to work out when to plant them to be sure of enjoying them when they flower.
Took my friend home and came home myself and sprawled on the bed to straighten my back out. By this time I had had enough, so just had some chowder and a yoghurt and went to bed and watched downton abbey, occasionally looking at my phone in the hopes of a message from my son.My goodness I felt shattered, and ached all over, and knew I had shoved myself. Then I suddenly realized that the washing was still out on the line, and with the news of the storm brewing up, had to wearily go on the yellow peril and get it all in, before itblew away. I got it back to the flat, covered up my buggy safely and just left the whole basket there and tottered off to bed.
So here we are today, and much needs to be done to get things somewhere near normal. I have the sitting exercise class this morning, and will go, as no doubt will feel some benefit. Hope that it will be curling this week, I can take out my frustration knocking my opponents stones away. There is also this thing about doing the NHS app in their online organising week, but with all this virus stuff it may not be able to be done after all. Well we shall see how things go.
tomorrow weather, how my sons health is permitting, I shall be going to meet them about 11am, and hope that all goes through ok as I shall be able to see for myself how he is. Louise will driving of course, so hoping for better news from him.The mountain of ironing piles up, but I have already planned for a quiet day sunday and catch up with ironing and lsten to DID etc.
I am pleased you got the MRI done Mick without any hassle , and hope that it is clear and helpful for the doctors to be able to see the problems.Hope you can enjoy your day now the MRI is sorted. Ashcombe hope you managed to snooze a bit more after your tea. Then maybe you can have a peaceful day with your cat company. I wish I had my cat to stroke right now, I thing cats should be on prescription for anxiety!!
Time to creak out and make a coffee and I might think of some toast this morning. definitely need to write down anything important today , I could easily forget all sorts while my mind is fixed on how my son is doing.This afternoon must have a genera look round, for things I need to take for Joshua etc , if I can get my brain to concentrate. Wishing you all a good day and that the storm doesnt cause you any problems..
