That's a good point Dove. I got one of those back supports for the car - a few quid from one of the bargain shops - and it gives my rubbish back great support. I felt I needed it because of the length of journeys when walking. I did well over 200 miles yesterday, and it does help. It could be something that simple.
Didn't see you there Lesley. My thighs are objecting right now...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I find it's to do with having the top of the seat back in the right position so that my arms aren't reaching for the steering wheel and my neck and head are upright. There are loads of ways of adjusting modern vehicle seats to get it right for the individual. It's a faff when it's a work vehicle that other people drive, but once a physio showed me the position I should be in it soon became just a minutes job to set the seat right when I was driving and it made all the difference. Also having the right pillow so that your spine is level right to the top of your head when you lie on your side. I get OH to check every six months that my spine is straight and if it isn't i buy a new pillow. I also take my pillow with me if staying away from home. It sounds a lot of fuss but it's worth it.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I had to laugh when I took the car for it's MOT recently. I now have a cushion to stop a numb b*m on long journeys, but the guys must have thought it was because I couldn't get the seat high enough, so they adjusted it and put the cushion on the passenger seat!
It's surprising just how big a difference it makes if you're not in the right position for any length of time.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Back in the spring when niece was staying with us I did a lot of driving (2 x 2 hour journeys non stop several days in a row). I'd had some work done on the car and the mechanics had altered the driving seat position and what with Ma dying and everything else going on I'd not really noticed, just got in the car and drove ... then my neck suddenly seized up and became so painful ... I was really worried that I'd not be able to drive down to Cornwall for our holiday (and OH doesn't drive ) I had to take a fortnight off driving and sort the seat out plus make sure I had Solpadeine in my handbag. Because of my BP I can't take anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen, but if you can Hosta, you might find them really helpful.
A trip to GC is on the cards this morning - I need some topsoil and grass seed for the front lawn, now we've had some rain a good scarifying and top dressing is planned, followed by a sprinkle of grass seed.
No real leaf-fall here yet - but will have to keep my eyes on the ash tree and net the pond at the first sign.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Nice to see you Ggirl. You're always so busy with your pallets!
Glad the grass is greening up Dove. My front garden is quite soggy but I don't walk on it much anyway so it's not really an issue.
Rain coming in later so I should really go and do some turf lifting forlaying more slabs as path along the front of the 'stension. Not sure my aching body can cope though
Just looked at the nursery website. I thought they weren't doing their sale this year - but they now have 25% off. Hurray - glad I didn't go last week!
I need a couple of shrubs for the corner and side where I've been busy. I'll try not to spend too much though....
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've just been having a wander around the garden - before the rain the beds looked beautiful and full of colour - now they look soggy and battered - I'm trying to resist the urge to pull up all the cosmos right now and tidy it all, but the forecast for this week is ok - it should perk up again for another few days ... not quite time to put the garden to bed for the winter just yet ... but the cosmos will have to come up soon - I've got spring bulbs to plant in that bed ... and the house end of the Shady Bank needs a re-design
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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That's a good point Dove. I got one of those back supports for the car - a few quid from one of the bargain shops - and it gives my rubbish back great support. I felt I needed it because of the length of journeys when walking. I did well over 200 miles yesterday, and it does help. It could be something that simple.
Didn't see you there Lesley. My thighs are objecting right now...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I find it's to do with having the top of the seat back in the right position so that my arms aren't reaching for the steering wheel and my neck and head are upright. There are loads of ways of adjusting modern vehicle seats to get it right for the individual. It's a faff when it's a work vehicle that other people drive, but once a physio showed me the position I should be in it soon became just a minutes job to set the seat right when I was driving and it made all the difference. Also having the right pillow so that your spine is level right to the top of your head when you lie on your side. I get OH to check every six months that my spine is straight and if it isn't i buy a new pillow. I also take my pillow with me if staying away from home. It sounds a lot of fuss but it's worth it.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I had to laugh when I took the car for it's MOT recently. I now have a cushion to stop a numb b*m on long journeys, but the guys must have thought it was because I couldn't get the seat high enough, so they adjusted it and put the cushion on the passenger seat!
It's surprising just how big a difference it makes if you're not in the right position for any length of time.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Morning all.
Stunning pics Fairy. I hope you meant you drove 200 miles not walked!
Hope you're feeling better today Wonks.
The sun was shininh when i got up this morning, but now it's overcast again.
Yay, Poldarks on tonight
More decorating to do today! So best get a wriggle on.
Have a lovely Sunday evetyone.
Take care TTFN x
Not quite lily - although it's still about 12/14 miles walk.
Last time I was there was back in March when the loch was frozen
Enjoy your decorating - I still have loads to do
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Morning all, afternoon Pat
I do agree with you Dove re the pillow. You will be pleased your lawn is greening up.
Hosta, have you tried one of the microwave heat pads? I find they ease the arthritic hip pain during the night.. . . . age again
Grey sky this morning but may get some leaves cleared. . . a regular task from now on.
Back in the spring when niece was staying with us I did a lot of driving (2 x 2 hour journeys non stop several days in a row). I'd had some work done on the car and the mechanics had altered the driving seat position and what with Ma dying and everything else going on I'd not really noticed, just got in the car and drove ... then my neck suddenly seized up and became so painful ... I was really worried that I'd not be able to drive down to Cornwall for our holiday
(and OH doesn't drive ) I had to take a fortnight off driving and sort the seat out plus make sure I had Solpadeine in my handbag. Because of my BP I can't take anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen, but if you can Hosta, you might find them really helpful.
A trip to GC is on the cards this morning - I need some topsoil and grass seed for the front lawn, now we've had some rain a good scarifying and top dressing is planned, followed by a sprinkle of grass seed.
No real leaf-fall here yet - but will have to keep my eyes on the ash tree and net the pond at the first sign.
Last edited: 18 September 2016 09:54:49
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hello Dove come and do the grass here too
Of to allotment to do a bit of seed sowing then garden later to paint pallet benches for community garden project
Fairy nice moon pics, I missed seeing the moon so far
Nice to see you Ggirl. You're always so busy with your pallets!
Glad the grass is greening up Dove. My front garden is quite soggy but I don't walk on it much anyway so it's not really an issue.
Rain coming in later so I should really go and do some turf lifting forlaying more slabs as path along the front of the 'stension. Not sure my aching body can cope though
Just looked at the nursery website. I thought they weren't doing their sale this year - but they now have 25% off. Hurray - glad I didn't go last week!
I need a couple of shrubs for the corner and side where I've been busy. I'll try not to spend too much though....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've just been having a wander around the garden - before the rain the beds looked beautiful and full of colour - now they look soggy and battered - I'm trying to resist the urge to pull up all the cosmos right now and tidy it all, but the forecast for this week is ok - it should perk up again for another few days ... not quite time to put the garden to bed for the winter just yet ... but the cosmos will have to come up soon - I've got spring bulbs to plant in that bed ... and the house end of the Shady Bank needs a re-design
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.