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Hi all
Lucyd- nice to see you. I,m sorry your migraines have been debilitating and hope you have some respite now.
Yes it must be better in your caravan now the sun is her- although I expect it can get too warm sometimes. How will you decide what sort of kitchen to have? There must be so many lovely choices. August isn’t really so far away now is it.
You are in for some fun with the little ones- they will love being with you.
It was brave to go out alone but meeting somebody nice made all the nerves worthwhile. You won’t be so nervous next time.
Doodle- yes some thoughts are like sleeping tigers- better not to prod them. They are long days you have but I expect they help you sleep which is a good thing.
My arm is better today thank you but still very tired. I met my friend for coffee this morning though I can always take it easy another time.
Is it special food for Lent? Your Church really sounds such a welcoming place - I expect it looks beautiful on Easter Sunday.
HVDY-Glad you enjoyed your Sunday Roast- I expect Little,Girl tucked in.
You are so strong willed with the Puddings- Trifle is one of the best too.
Hope you’re not,in so much pain today.
My friend who lives close by has been feeding a stray and is going away this week so we’re taking over for her . He visits us every day and sits in my bird house so he can eat up there.
Wyllow- oh dear not a good day for you yesterday. Sundays can be difficult on your own I know.
Your GD does well to do those things herself but it must be so tiring for her. Does she use a wheelchair?
Hope you’re pleased with your new glasses- I always feel so silly trying them on in front of the assistants
Specsavers do the ear ‘hoovering’ don’t they. Would it be possible to combine that with shopping one Monday? Hope though that your other ear is improving by now.
Any treats today?

Take care allxx

I've caught up but feel very low and physically under the weather to post long. Thank you for helpful comments and ideas. My granddaughter is not ill enough to need respite care, ie she can go to the toilet/no nappies nor lifting gear.
Doodle you put the "thoughts going to unbearable places" thing so well.

Tomorrow new glasses and shop so will have to go out! (Specsavers is in the Sainsbury's)

Night night all, best nights possible. xx

ScaredyCat Thank you. I hope the jab's effects settle and you feel different tomorrow.

LucyD Hope the migraine stops soon - did you get a prescription from the GP? Exciting times ahead - your new home is taking shape, and all is going along nicely. You'll be having the babies, which will be tiring, but it's lovely to be part of their little lives. Well done on going alone to the theatre. I'm glad it went so well.

Doodle You're like me, get up early. Do you manage to sleep all night? I'm glad you had a nice time at church and chatted with others there. Son2 cooked a lovely roast chicken dinner, and I took dessert - trifle, although I didn't have any (got to be better with my diet).

Hope ALL BDers have a restful night x

Wyllow like you I couldn’t cope with posting using a phone. It would be too small for me. I have enough trouble with the iPad. .
You’re quite right, I am very tired. I’m up most days between 6.30 and 7. Often not in bed till 11 pm but as you say it suits me to be busy. Less time to think. There are certain thoughts that hover at the back of my mind. I am too afraid to concentrate on them for fear I wouldn’t recover so I keep busy and try to avoid them.
Your son and his wife are obviously devoted to their daughter. Hard for them all. I can see why you don’t want to call on them for help. I do wish you could get your tum sorted out, did the Movicol not help? Hope you can get out soon*
HVDY I like going to the garden centres. It’s good to just get out of the house and as you say, quite often they sell a variety of things. Hope you had a nice lunch with your family.
Scaredycat I think you’re right about the Covid jab. Not everyone is invited for it. I need to book mine but I keep forgetting. Hope your arm feels better soon.
Had a nice time in church thank you. Stayed for lent lunch which was nice. Lots of people stayed and we all sat round the table and had a good chat.
Lucyd that’s some commitment but I’m sure having the little ones around will be lovely. How exciting choosing your kitchen. That’s something to look forward too. Hope the build continues ok and you get to move in soon.
Well done for going to the theatre on your own. Glad you had a positive experience.
Sweetpeasue hope you and your Dh have had a decent day and not been overdoing the decorating. I wonder if you went for a walk on the beach as it was such a nice day. Hope things are ok

Hello everyone. Lucyd here. I haven't posted in ages. Have been very busy with work and also not been feeling too well - migraines much worse and feeling nauseous. Eventually managed to see my GP so hopefully things will improve. Caravan so much better as we have had fabulous weather recently - it was 27 degrees inside when I arrived home from work today as it gets the sun all but it will drop overnight to around 5 or 6 degrees. Still, it is lovely to look out and see the sunshine. Lots more people around but still no one near me. My new house is slowly taking shape and I am going to pick my kitchen next week! Am hoping to move in sometime in August.

Dil is going back to work at end of month and I have volunteered (in a moment of madness!) to have the 7 month old as well as 2 and a half year old one day a week. It will only be till summer and then I will only have the baby. Will miss the older one as she is such a character but it will give me chance to get to know wee one. Not sure how I will manage two of them...

Am feeling more positive today as last night I went to the local theatre on my own ( my friend was poorly and couldn't go). I never go to anything on my own and was a bit concerned when I got there and the hall was set out in tables of 8 - I was going to have to talk to strangers when made me feel quite nervous. Anyway it was great and the lady who sat beside me was lovely.

I will try to catch up on all of your posts. Sending you all my best. Xx

Sorry first paragraph is for HVDY🫢

Hi all
So glad your wheezing has eased now- what a performance though. At least too many cooks finally got it right! I hope you re not in too much pain with your labral tear- don’t do too much and hopefully it will heal well.
I think this Covid jab was for us ancient people and the vulnerable. I feel really rough today and my arm is sore but it’s better than Covid.
Yes my GGS is starting the Tudors - I think he is finding them as fascinating as we all do. He really listens as well as talking for England.
Hope you have a lovely family lunch- the best of times.
SweetPeaSue- pleased you,ve been able to have a rest - it,ll do you good. Your stressed mind tires your body too.
I think it’s lovely how you both take your Aunt out- if only more people made time for their elderly relatives the Doctors wouldn’t be so busy. The memory lapses seem to have sudden spurts don’t they - such a cruel thing for anyone to go through.
Thank you for your nice compliment. We are lucky to spend time with young people who never fail to make us laugh and they are so full of enthusiasm and hope.
Doodle- I love Garden centres but I have no talent as a gardener. I do persevere but the little plants cringe when they see me coming.
It’s much better to be tired and have had a lovely day. As you say at the moment it’s what you need to do. It will be a natural progression to less frantic days but grab it with both hands and take advantage while you can.
Your DH had good taste - it’s really hard to find RandR Ice cream nowadays.
Hope you enjoyed Church this morning- the weather is still lovely and bright isn’t it but the wind is very nippy.
Wyllow- would it be possible for you to visit your nice Garden Centre on your own and get some pretty plants for your pots?
I guess that prospect is a bit daunting but it would be such a change for you.
Life for your Son and DiL must be a continual challenge as it also must be for your GD. I,m glad they have pets . They are wonderful therapy and ask nothing in return.
The struggles you face every time you attempt an outing must be exhausting but as you have said the days of inactivity don’t help you either, You have a lot of courage to do what you do but now Summer is on its way perhaps you will be able to broaden your horizons if only a little.
Your are such a kind caring person please don’t forget to be kind to yourself too.

Hoping all BDs have a gentle evening and thinking of all those we haven’t seen for a while.

SweetpeaSue Thanks, it's a relief not to be wheezing, etc. I don't usually stick to seeing just the one GP, but the last one was so good (she's the most senior one there). I hope you and your husband have a better day today. (he does a lot of jobs around the house - my DH has to be nagged for years)

Doodle Thanks. I go to garden centres with my friend, but we never look at plants, we just go in the cafe! Those places sell everything now - clothes, preserves, toys, jewellery, etc.

Wyllow3 I'm glad your GD is doing well at the moment. Does she go off for respite care? My nephew's girl (she's a twin) is severely disabled and goes to a special school but she also goes away for a week every so often. If you could sit outside for even a short time (in your dressing gown) every day, you'd benefit from Vitamin D and fresh air.

Jaffa woke me at 6.30 - he doesn't make a noise but jumps on and off the widowsill or drawers. Little imp. Going for lunch at Son2's later, so we'll see Little Girl. Hope ALL BDers manage to have adecent day x

I use a laptop Sweetpeasue so it’s easy to use notes. I wouldn’t know how to start on a mobile. Well done for taking aunt out, as it must mean so much for her.
It is sad and hard to live with poorly tired selves!
I am glad about the MRI. Any information might be helpful. Your mind is worn out like *Scaredycat said x

I was very glad to hear you got a walk in today, Scardeycat and had natters with GD1 and GGS.

Lovely post for others, as ever.

Oh, how frustrating, HVDY, losing a long post….good to hear the wheezing is under control now. My it took an army of medics to get it right! Sounds like a good easy-going day for you.

I think Garden centres are often really nice, Doodle, there is a lot to look at (but not to have to plant out and have to look after) some are a bit overdone on the sales side with all sorts but the one nearest me has lovely views too.
I always think you just be very tired as you do a lot, but thats the best option for you at the moment.

My granddaughter is OK, Scaredycat she’s stable as regards the epilepsy (she’s on 5 meds a day including cannaboids) but still not walking. She is heavy that doesnt help, but I daren’t say maybe she might lose a bit of weight. I marvel at my son and DiL with her level of needs and how they cope….tho it will always mean I can't call on them really. They just have got 2 cats, black and white, the kids love them.

I didnt get out and really only partial tum relief. It’s bad in my head for a day like today. Pointless etc etc. It does make a little difference if I do get out but the struggle to make myself do it is immense.

Wishing as peaceful nights as possible for those in today and all other BD’s xx

HVDY I’m so sorry about your brother, what a shock for you all when it happened. I can well understand you not being able to listen to that song.
I do hope your hip doesn’t take so long to heal this time.
Good thing you’ve finally got the right inhaler and it’s working
It’s horrid to be wheezing and coughing all the time.
Wyllow so pleased to hear you got out today. You sound quite positive about going out again but obviously need to sort out your stomach first. Well done for doing it though.
I’m glad you exchange messages with your son. Even if you don’t have much to say it’s still contact.
Sweetpeasue I’m pleased you feel your Dh is getting more attention now. Hopefully they will be able to make a proper diagnosis soon.
Nice of you to go and see your aunt. I’m not surprised you’re tired and exhausted with all the medical issues. It is depressing when you don’t feel you’re getting anywhere.
Thank you for the hug.
I’ve been out with another friend today. Went to a garden centre for lunch. I don’t think I’ve ever visited so many garden centres before…..and I don’t even have a garden. It’s just nice to get out somewhere.
Scaredycat thanks for the tip about painting reflections sideways, I’ll try that,
I’ve been out again today with a friend. I do keep myself very busy I expect that’s why I’m so tired. Maybe over time I won’t need to do so much but at the moment it helps. It was a beautiful day at the garden centre and lovely views over the countryside.
Rum and Rasin was one of DH’s favourites too and mint choc chip. For me it’s chocolate or honeycomb.
Glad you had a nice time today with your Gd and her son.so nice to have a chat with the younger ones.
Hope you get no bad side effects from your covid jab. I need to book mine too.

HVDY Thanks I've done quite a bit of resting today. So glad your new inhaler is working and you're not wheezing. Odd isn't it, how long it takes to get the right diagnosis and how many medical professionals it takes. Glad you got there in the end though.
Scaredycat You really * do* sound so young at heart. I take my hat off to you .
Thanks ,my aunt does like to get out and seems the same mentally so I'm hoping the deteriorating memory hasn't got worse though she still can't remember much ,if at all, of recent days and even weeks or months. x

SweetpeaSue I also typed a long post then lost it! The cartilage problem I had (and think have got again) is known as a labral tear. I'm resting as much as possible at the moment. Since using the steroid inhaler, I haven't wheezed once! The cough is barely there now. It only took seeing 4 GPs, 2 nurses, 3 lots of Prednisolone, 3 lots of antibiotics and 4 months to get right! I bet your aunt loves seeing you both and is gratefulto be taken out. Fluffball had a good time, by the sound of it. What a happy little dog. I can understand you being fed-up. Try to rest (and get your DH to) when you can.

ScaredyCat I didn't realise Covid jabs were still being given. Nice that you met your granddaughter and her son. Like us, you're lucky to have family nearby. Is your GGS learning about The Tudors?

It's been a lovely, sunny day. Between sitting outside and indoors (it's cold in our living room but the garden is South-facing), I did a bit of housework but not much else. Hope everyone's been ok x

Hi all
HVDY- I,m so sad for you to lose your brother at such an early age. Just hearing that song even now must take you straight back to that awful time. Your brother and my Son had so much more living to do didn’t they.
I think as Mums we worry - full stop. When your children become adults it is just as scary as when they were toddlers!
Can’t imagine how it will be if the GGC start driving - if we,re still here!!
Hope DH enjoyed the beer festival- my Sis and DHwould love that.
Doodle- what a nice time with your cousin and family . Ice cream is always a good pud - what’s your favourite. Mine is Rum and Raisin. I,m sorry your day ended on a sad note with a sentimental song that brought back memories.
Water and reflections aren’t easy to paint are they. My old teacher told me to paint the reflections on the paper sideways.
Glad your Son is home safely and hope you,ll have more peaceful sleeps now.
Wyllow- So well done for getting out and it sounds like you felt better for it. If you could eventually possibly walk every day it will help your tummy a lot and make things easier.
Glad you exchange What’s Apps with your family- just letting them know about your walk for instance would be nice news for them . The more you can do the easier it will become. It must be good to hear their news too. How is your little Grandaughter?
We walked today and met GD1 and GGS for coffee then Covid jab at surgery. Had a lovely chat about The Tudors with GGS - he is interested in everything.
Walking alone is not pointless . It’s out in the air,saying hello,patting dogs,seeing the flowers and the skies. I walk alone a lot when DH is at Gym or golf . But you did so well to get out 👏👏👏👏
SweetPeaSue- You’re right it’s no good looking back at what we could do but just keep doing what we can now. I,m glad I did so much walking and sport when I was young.
Bet your Aunt was pleased to see you and have a trip out. How is she mentally now?
Being tired makes you feel old doesn’t it but as long as you stay young at heart if possible it,ll help.
Your mind is so full of so many “what ifs” its worn out. The Rheumatologist sounds as if he is being very thorough and doing as much as he can- - positive thoughts for the investigations.
Take care of yourselves and relax when you are able.

Sending love to all and thinking of those who we miss.

Oh dear I've lost a post again!
Wyllow I type posts on Gransnet on my mobile but don't know where 'notes' are on that. I'm just so useless with technology- feel so stupid.
I'm so glad you managed to get out for a walk alone - I'm sure it will get easier once you've done that a few times. I know it must have taken a lot of effort so you've done so well. Sorry about your poor tum though - hope it responds to your meds and clears quickly.
HVDY Oh you are suffering so much lately with the wheezing , cough and now your hip/ groin - I just hope you're wrong and it's not a torn cartilage- it will be difficult for you to bend and so difficult looking after Littlegirl, which you do so well. You lost your poor DB far too early in life, that must have been truly dreadful . You try your best with your other DB too. I can understand about the Bohemian Rhapsody record- that's so sad.
EllieAnne I hope your bladder is feeling better. Perhaps it wasn't an infection but always best to get something like that sorted. I'm the same about seeing a woman GP about personal matters. Kind words about treating yourself from HVDY- I'd second that.
Scaredycat Hope you managed your walk yesterday. It's annoying when we think back on the walks we used to do but we shouldn't compare really . You are so good on getting out and about. We had a small walk along a river with Fluffball on Thursday and it was quiet and pleasant though Fluffball was wanting to be off lead to chase the ducks! DH loves Labradors. Son had a beautiful one that we'd help care for at times. We loved him so much though the moulting of his coat was a major problem.
Doodle Glad you saw a friend the other day . You are trying so hard to make a life for yourself and it must be so hard. The Leo Sayer song has such emotional words in it and I'm so sorry they were so painful - I'd have felt the same I'm sure. I can't bear the thought of losing my DH but thoughts keep creeping up on me now and I'm feeling very old indeed. Sending you a gentle hug for your hurt.

Took aunt out this morning. Had a few tears when we got back as tired of being tired, just as DH is.
DH sanded down sides of stairs ( took carpet up last week) when we got back.
I don't think Rheumatologist is right over second thoughts about DH's GCA . I've read that inflammation levels in some cases , though uncommon, can happen. I'm just going to have to go with it and see what happens. It's possible the MRI scan on brain might pick up inflammation of arteries ( GCA) though because DH taking steroids may not. Good they're investigating though. Rheumatologist gave DH such a lot of time with the ultrasound the other day- were in his office an hr and 15mins so he's doing his best and I'm grateful for that.

Hoping everyone is having a decent day. Much colder here but early days of Spring yet.ove to all and sorry not mentioned everyone individually.

Wyllow3 Well done on getting out. You did very well to force yourself to do that. It certainly would have been better for you than staying in. I hope your tum is better soon. Yes, it was good to chat with my friend. We've known each other about 28 years.

I did get out for a walk I the park today. Made myself get dressed at the fear of 10 days stuck in. It was better than staying in.
I’d like to try it again except my wretched tum blockage for a few days means hovering next to the loo tomorrow.

I know how you feel EllieAnne going against the “getting out but pointlessness of alone”. Sorry your friends weren’t available.

I do WhatsApp exchanges with son Scaredycat its about their lives, dont feel I have anything to share really.
That report of the singing and guitar was so moving.
Big hugs to you for the walking difficulties and hope it was OK with DH today, enough to feel that “Achieve a bit”.

I hope you had a really nice time with your friend today, HVDY.

Oh Doodle -those triggers can happen so easily, cant they - unpredictable. It must have been so difficult since then. Thanks for telling what you are painting.
I hope you catch up on your sleep tonight.

I did get out for a walk I the park today. Made myself get dressed at the fear of 10 days stuck in. It was better than staying in.
I’d like to try it again except my wretched tum blockage for a few days means hovering next to the loo tomorrow.

Night night all, best sleeps possible. Thinking of BD's who haven't come in today.

Doodle I'm glad you had a nice time. I understand what you mean about certain songs making you emotional. It's different, I know, but for many years (30 probably), I couldn't bear to listen to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody as my brother bought that record and was killed in an RTA that night. The torn cartilage I had in my left hip last year took about 9 months to get right. It was physiotherapy, rest and painkillers. I don't want to go through that again. I'm glad your son is back. I think as mums, we worry when our AC are away from home, no matter how grown-up they are. Our Son2 went to Vietnam for a month (before he met DIL), didn't respond to any texts for 3 weeks (I was frantic with worry). It turned out he'd lost his mobile. I was so glad when he got home.

How has everyone else been?
DH is out with Son1 at a beer festival (real ale thing) in town, so I've got the house to myself. x

Sweetpeasue it does sound as though your husbands condition is being taken more seriously at last. Hope he gets that appointment with the neurologist soon.
Al that waiting around in hospitals is so tiring. I hope you sleep better tonight. All this worrying is probably keeping you awake. Those inflammatory markers in my DH’s case were always far too high. They gave him antibiotics to bring them down.
Hope you get to go on your trip and everything is ok.
HVDY thank you. I had a lovely meal yesterday and again today. I always have ice-cream for pudding as I can’t manage anything else. My cousin is female and she met me with her family. It was very nice.
Windsor was lovely and really sunny this afternoon. I made the mistake of going into M&S while I was there and they started playing Leo Sayer “When I need you” over the speakers. It really upset me and I had to leave the shop. Not been right since really.
I would have left the faggots too. Not my thing. Torn cartilage sounds painful. Should it mend with rest?
I am painting a watercolour of a boat on a lake. It’s talking ages.
Oh Ellie Anne I felt sad today too. Oued have been good if we could have had coffee together. It’s not pointless to go to the garden centre on your own. Better than Morrisons I would think. Hope you meet up with your friends again soon.
Is there nothing going on near you that you’re interested in joining for some company?
Wyllow sorry you got that letter that upset you again. I do hope you can start to get out a bit more I’m sure it would help you to mix with others in a neutral environment.
Glad there’s and improvement in one ears hearing. Hope the other clears soon.
Scaredycat it must have been a very touching and emotional moment for that young man to sing a song for his father at the funeral.
Windsor was lovely it was a beautiful day. Nice to see my cousin too. I was so tired I kept nodding off on the bus back. I didn’t sleep well,last night.
Our older son is home from his travels so I can relax a bit now.
Sleep well all.

EllieAnne That's a shame about your friends today. Treat yourself to something nice - a cake, some flowers, nail polish, whatever small thing might please you. In the long-term, are there any clubs or activities you could join? Or swimming, aqua aerobics, keep fit?

ScaredyCat It's funny how some cats are greedy and others aren't. The 2 cats at Son2's are different - the female is very greedy but it's the male who is enormous (he's about 17lbs).

Hi all
SweetPeaSue- I hope you,ll be able to get to the Lakes again - such a beautiful place and good for the soul. I,m glad you had the phone call - as you say it felt as if someone cared at last.
Fluffball is so good for you both- would DH like his own Fluffball do you think. I hope,she’s making you smile today too.
Doodle - I glad I didn’t upset you - I would hate to do,that.
It was certainly a life well lived and to be so loved too. My GD2 s husband sang a song with guitar for his Dad which was so touching.
Hope you have enjoyed Windsor today- it must be a lovelyplace. Nice you have a cousin you can see too.
HVDY- yes it was an unforgettable sight and sound too. Did you used to ride pillion with DH - I did when very young.
Oh yuk- faggots! They look gross. Glad you had a nice time despite the faggots.
Little girl will feel comfortable at any occasion - you have really given her so many nice experiences. Enjoy the Garden Centre .
Wyllow- ECT must have been a difficult experience - I,m so sorry.
Yes you do need to get out especially when the sun is shining like it is today. Apart from anything else the Vit D is good for your health. So is an ice cream!!
What a horrible reminder for you with that letter. Those days are gone now though and there is the possibility of making some new good memories.
I wish too that you got pleasure from your family. Could you start with just small regular phone calls - they would be so pleased to hear your voice.
Brilliant the right ear is in working order again let’s hope the left one follows suit.
EllieAnne- it’s not pointless to do things on your own but you are so down you can’t do much to alleviate your feelings. Did you mention this to the Dr. ?
What about picking some plants for when your garden is repaired. Treat yourself to something nice eat when you’re watching TV. Be kind to yourself. I,m sorry you feel so sad.

Well going to have a walk with DH in a little while- I feel so tired but the sun is out and I don’t know how long I,ll be able to keep walking like this. We are feeding DD cats at teatime as they are out in London so it,ll be the game of keeping greedy guts away from the genteel eater again!! Never a dull minute!

Love to all mentioned and those who visit when they canxxxx

Feeling very lonely today. The two friends I usually meet on Friday were not coming so I sat in the Morrisons cafe reading for an hour.
It’s a lovely day here but windy and it would be nice to go out somewhere, a park or garden centre but pointless on my own. Feeling 😢

Doodle My throat is fine now, thank you. It was Tonsilitis.

It's meant to be 19 degrees here today (perhaps later). My friend is picking me up at 11 and we'll go out for lunch, probably at a garden centre (although we don't look at plants or anything, we don't like gardening!). Hope ALL BDers manage to have a decent day x

Wyllow3 Sorry you had another reminder of your ex re that debt letter. I hope you address all such post as "not known at this address" I'm glad that one ear is now ok. Give it a bit longer, the other one will clear too.

I’m sorry you had a painful day HVDY yesterday. I must admit faggots dont sound too attractive at your day centre. LittleGirl is obviously very happy to be with you.

I’m glad the funeral was everything it should be Scaredycat xx. It’s very important the children came, I think.
My memory might have been affected as I had ECT in 2005 or just long episodes of depression

I know I absolutely have to make an effort for the park. Life cant go on never going out. Dressing gown day Today a very difficult part, I had a letter for abusive ex owing money with my address on brought that awful crazy last year back. I wish I got pleasure from family.

OTOH, my right ear has cleared, that was the one with the wax in tho hearing is not quite right yet: my left ear the infected one is still silent.

Sharing your greetings to all our other BD’s too.

Dear *Sweetpeasue *what a worrying time. Best to have that MRI and also the shorter wait for the Neurologist. Your life has had so much “”Waiting for” for a long time. Hugs for you both! Just leave the holiday in the diary as I hope it might be OK.

And it’s lovely to think of you looking out in the early hours if you get up see if there are posts.

Doodle I hope you feel a bit more confident that whatever you do in your art - its OK. Good to hear of the meal with friends and your cousin. Thinking of the Doodle inside that has the sorrow tho you keep busy.

Night night all BD’s.

ScaredyCat How wonderful that so many people went to the funeral. All those motorbikes must have been such a sight to behold. My husband had motorbikes before we got married, and he'd love that (although we aren't having funerals).

SweetpeaSue I think the fact that your husband was seen today is a sign that the hospital is now actually going to sort him out. Hopefully, he won't be waiting long to see the Neurologist. I think this will all mean that at last, things are moving, and the correct treatment will be given. I hope you'll be able to go to the cottage for a break. I remember you posting photos of the lambs last year.

Doodle What did you do in your art class? Glad you had a nice meal with friends. Did you have a pudding? Have a nice time tomorrow. Nice that you're seeing a cousin tomorrow. Lady or gentleman?

Day centre was good, although I didn't like the meal - faggots, which I left - This pain feels like the torn cartiledge, so I'll try to rest this w/e. Got LittleGirl here until 10.30 - she came at 5 so we went for a pub meal (I had a snack), and she was good as gold, as always. Hope everyone has a peaceful night x