Sorry to hear about your father @Badly_Maintained, although it is good to hear about such good supportive care he is receiving. I do hope he improves soon.
Thank you all for your words of advice regards my little dilemma. I am due to go over to his house for an apero this evening, and of course I was worried he'd be expecting more than just an apero... So, on the end of an e-mail about another topic I gently explained that I think if we were to change the dynamic of the relationship we might be jeopardising our good friendship which would be a shame and finished off by saying you see you Thursday. He seemed to take it well and replied in a jovial way. Unfortunately, and I do hope the two things are not linked, he had a blackout yesterday afternoon and has been hospitalised. He is hoping to come out today, but we'll see. Apparently it's the third time it has happened.
Sometimes life is just too complicated isn't it, I am feeling guilty even though I know it wasn't my fault and also feeling guilty because I am hoping he realises now he is too old (at 80) to be thinking about beginning a new romantic relationship. I do hope he is going to be ok, he did say not to worry he feels fine.
A day off for me today, although I am always able to find paperwork to do. My main job though is to get the bedrooms ready for Charlie's friends from school who are coming to stay for the week-end (and "buy beer please mum"). Looking forward to having them here, love having the house full of young voices.
Have a good day all, it was lovely here yesterday but I was stuck in the kitchen, today it's raining all day, so my tulips still won't be going in either @Teacup.
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My parents gave me a happy and secure childhood. It was mostly because of them that I didn't want to move to France but 1st OH won. They both died some years ago. Dad died suddenly, Mum rapidly went downhill, broke her hip and ended up in a care home. She died 3 years after Dad. I was glad that I was in England to visit her when she died.
I went for a walk yesterday afternoon, no rain. It was good to be out in the fresh air in the countryside.
We had a very good evening in our local pub up the road with our neighbours. The main bar was packed for quiz night so we had to go in the public bar. There was only 1 man there eating dinner as he was staying in the pub B&B. He was nice so we asked him to join our team. It was all general knowledge, except for one picture round of Dingbats. N and the man knew a lot. B was good at Dingbats. We won!
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Hello all, it started off warm and dry this morning then clouded over with dribs and drabs of rain. OH still hasn't been able to finish cutting our long..... laurel hedge due to all the rain we've had, maybe tomorrow. @tui34 have you been to see your Orthopaedic surgeon re your hip and knee? Maybe the Rheumatologist wants to keep you for added income!! Sending hugs from down here @Badly_Maintained and all others with worries, aches and pains.
Just popping in as I’ve been super busy. It’s lovely to see daylight today, albeit a drizzly day, and to savour the Autumn leaf colours before they disappear.
Doing some house jobs whilst awaiting a parcel and will make a warming sausage and mash dinner later.
Take care all those with worries of any shape or size.
Afternoon folks, distinctly chilly down here, only 8c. Had our usual walk this morning in the drizzle but the heavy rain forecasted hasn't happened yet. Not done much since, apart from towel washing. Enjoyed Shetland last night but my brain hurt trying to keep track on all the characters and their relationship to each other - you almost need a printed family tree to keep up - typical Shetland style! The new DCI is settling into her role quite well we think.
Had a bit of a scare after the programme as my SIl phoned to say my eldest brother was ill and couldn't breathe - cue lots of phone calls around the family, they're 100 miles and we're 200 miles away so not an easy situation. SIL managed to get hold of our nephew who called the ambulance immediately he got to his dad's and my brother was taken into hospital late last night. He had had covid a few days earlier but it's more likely he's got pneumonia, he's a heavy smoker and has had it before. Edited to add. Just been told it's confirmed as double pneumonia so they're keeping him in.
Hi @floralies I have no further appointments with my rheumatologist. My physio (a new woman) told me it was the crural muscle and has been treating me for this for the last 6 weeks with exercises that I do at home. Rheumatologist said "The crural muscle has nothing to do with lack of some cartilage in my hip. This is to show you that your crural muscle is in perfect shape." and with that, she got the little hammer and tapped my knee - which shot up - "That she said, shows me that your crural muscle is functioning!" She tapped the other knee too. So now what - I asked. "Tell your physio to follow my instructions on the prescription - knee and hip treatment." So I have had words with my physio this afternoon. I think I will be getting my original physio back. TG.
What I'm wondering, @D0rdogne_Damsel, is if your friend might be a bit worried about losing you as a companion and was perhaps by making the friendship a bit more he would secure your company? If that is the case, then a reassurance that you will always be there for him as a friend should help allay those fears.
Sorry to hear about your brother @Lizzie27. Perhaps this is finally the scare that will get him off smoking? He could try patches, or gum or lozenges so he still gets his nicotine hit but without harm to his lungs.
A day of emails and writing document notes for me today. Tonight will be our historical society's AGM and yes, I will be going on the committee again. I like this little group. Most of them are older than me and know much more about our little town than I do and they are friendly - and like a gossip, so it's good fun.
Oh @D0rdogne_Damsel that is a sticky situation, however I do agree with @didyw it seems like he is rather worried about losing the companionship, maybe he’s fearing ending his life feeling alone which is rather sad to think about. I do hope you enjoy your apero together and have a lovely time
sending my best wishes to @Badly_Maintained and @Lizzie27 , sorry to hear about both of your family members. I will keep them in my thoughts
Thanks @didyw and @Teacup. Afraid he's his own worst enemy. Stopped smoking some years ago but like most addicts, re-started again.
I've spent the afternoon watching ETTC and sorting out the hall cupboard, found so far 3 old watches, odd gloves, old shoelaces etc, etc and a big pile of Xmas stuff, ribbons, labels, cards and bows so shan't need to buy any more for a few years yet!
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Sorry to hear about your father @Badly_Maintained, although it is good to hear about such good supportive care he is receiving. I do hope he improves soon.
Thank you all for your words of advice regards my little dilemma. I am due to go over to his house for an apero this evening, and of course I was worried he'd be expecting more than just an apero... So, on the end of an e-mail about another topic I gently explained that I think if we were to change the dynamic of the relationship we might be jeopardising our good friendship which would be a shame and finished off by saying you see you Thursday. He seemed to take it well and replied in a jovial way. Unfortunately, and I do hope the two things are not linked, he had a blackout yesterday afternoon and has been hospitalised. He is hoping to come out today, but we'll see. Apparently it's the third time it has happened.
Sometimes life is just too complicated isn't it, I am feeling guilty even though I know it wasn't my fault and also feeling guilty because I am hoping he realises now he is too old (at 80) to be thinking about beginning a new romantic relationship. I do hope he is going to be ok, he did say not to worry he feels fine.
A day off for me today, although I am always able to find paperwork to do. My main job though is to get the bedrooms ready for Charlie's friends from school who are coming to stay for the week-end (and "buy beer please mum"). Looking forward to having them here, love having the house full of young voices.
Have a good day all, it was lovely here yesterday but I was stuck in the kitchen, today it's raining all day, so my tulips still won't be going in either @Teacup.
My parents gave me a happy and secure childhood. It was mostly because of them that I didn't want to move to France but 1st OH won. They both died some years ago. Dad died suddenly, Mum rapidly went downhill, broke her hip and ended up in a care home. She died 3 years after Dad. I was glad that I was in England to visit her when she died.
Sending hugs to @Badly_Maintained. It's a difficut time.
I went for a walk yesterday afternoon, no rain. It was good to be out in the fresh air in the countryside.
We had a very good evening in our local pub up the road with our neighbours. The main bar was packed for quiz night so we had to go in the public bar. There was only 1 man there eating dinner as he was staying in the pub B&B. He was nice so we asked him to join our team. It was all general knowledge, except for one picture round of Dingbats. N and the man knew a lot. B was good at Dingbats. We won!
@tui34 have you been to see your Orthopaedic surgeon re your hip and knee? Maybe the Rheumatologist wants to keep you for added income!!
Sending hugs from down here @Badly_Maintained and all others with worries, aches and pains.
Just popping in as I’ve been super busy. It’s lovely to see daylight today, albeit a drizzly day, and to savour the Autumn leaf colours before they disappear.
Enjoyed Shetland last night but my brain hurt trying to keep track on all the characters and their relationship to each other - you almost need a printed family tree to keep up - typical Shetland style! The new DCI is settling into her role quite well we think.
Had a bit of a scare after the programme as my SIl phoned to say my eldest brother was ill and couldn't breathe - cue lots of phone calls around the family, they're 100 miles and we're 200 miles away so not an easy situation. SIL managed to get hold of our nephew who called the ambulance immediately he got to his dad's and my brother was taken into hospital late last night. He had had covid a few days earlier but it's more likely he's got pneumonia, he's a heavy smoker and has had it before. Edited to add. Just been told it's confirmed as double pneumonia so they're keeping him in.
Sending best wishes to @Badly_Maintained.
Sorry to hear about your brother @Lizzie27. Perhaps this is finally the scare that will get him off smoking? He could try patches, or gum or lozenges so he still gets his nicotine hit but without harm to his lungs.
A day of emails and writing document notes for me today. Tonight will be our historical society's AGM and yes, I will be going on the committee again. I like this little group. Most of them are older than me and know much more about our little town than I do and they are friendly - and like a gossip, so it's good fun.
Can't believe it's already dark!
sending my best wishes to @Badly_Maintained and @Lizzie27 , sorry to hear about both of your family members. I will keep them in my thoughts
I've spent the afternoon watching ETTC and sorting out the hall cupboard, found so far 3 old watches, odd gloves, old shoelaces etc, etc and a big pile of Xmas stuff, ribbons, labels, cards and bows so shan't need to buy any more for a few years yet!
We are going to the Folk music evening at the pub down the road after dinner. Cottage pie, off to serve it.