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  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043

    Good that your Dad is out of hospital, Rebecca. Hope his legs feel a bit better each day.

    Been to Doc about X rays. Mild arthritis in knee and hip, nothing to worry about yet, if they hurt then take painkillers. Arthritis in bottom 3 vertebrae and some scoliosis. They are quite rubbed but Doc says they can't replace them so painkillers and exercise, but gardening is not a good sort of exercise for backs! Cycling and swimming. But in order to cycle I'd have to go uphill on a bumpy stony track then there is a steep hill in both directions on the road! Don't have a bike. Pinched nerve is now better, unpinched.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039

    Hi all.

    A post Glasto. lazing about day.

    Sat outside and read and then watered some more of the garden, seems like a full time occupation this summer. I tend to do 1 or 2 beds a day, as that way they get a good soak, rather than try to get it all done, in which case they only get a sprinkle.

    Just cooked a lovely piece of Cod, with a Chorizo and Tomato sauce. Very good, if I say so myself.

    Mum moves into her new assisted living flat tomorrow, youngest sister is being a star and has organised everything. 

    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147

    Good news Rebecca image

    Exercise is all very well BL, but look at me ... I take exercise and get injuries ... first my knee, then my wrist, after that my shoulder, now my foot image  I'm much healthier staying sat on the sofa image

    Pdoc ... sounds like a lovely day youve had there ......... best of luck to your mum for her move ... I hope she soon makes new friends and feels really settled there image   Sister's can be brilliant  .... or so my brother tells me image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LiriodendronLiriodendron Posts: 8,328

    I think swimming's the safest form of exercise, BL; glad the pinched nerve is better, at any rate.  

    Hope your mum settles quickly in the new flat, Punkdoc.  And it's really great news about your new specialist - hope you find him helpful.

    Best wishes for your dad's recovery, Rebecca.

    Sleep well everyone!

    Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184

    Evening all, I am so stressed I am buzzing, but it is a sort of good stress if you can understand that. image

    My days are completely full, I have a meeting tomorrow with a web designer for the new business and have rehearsals with my school children for a big show on Saturday (end of year), why did I volunteer myself??? image

    Charlie is getting extremely jealous of the time I am devoting to C de G, I am helping with a school trip on Thursday but might not now be able to make it as the solicitor may want me to sign documents that morning. I have discussed the menu again with him and asked for suggestions for children's meals/drinks - what a balancing act. image

    I read back a bit but really need to sleep now, I am still thinking about the potential 'long bed'  and will soon be posting before pics and begging for ideas. image

    Punkdoc, I think you are an amazing person, your personality shines through this forum. image

    • “Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
  • ClaringtonClarington Posts: 4,949

    Evening all. I've posted a few times but they don't seem to be on the forum.

    Hopefully this one will work; sweet dreams All!

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147

    Sweet dreams Clari and everyone else too image

    See you in the morning image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Lily PillyLily Pilly Posts: 3,845

    Beautiful drawing Pat. i could have looked at them for hours, what a steady hand!

    rebecca glad your dad discharged.

    Busy isn't it an amazing emotion when our offspring soar up and up and up Congratulations after all he learnt it all from you! Glad the x ray results not too bad.  When my disc "bulged" I avoided surgery by having a forward thinking surgeon who agreed with me doing intensive Physio and pilates  It worked and have to say the Pilates was hugely helpful. Do they have any classes nearby? A lot of Physio's do it

    Punk I am glad for your mum and you are right you are blessed with the best sister possible, keep telling her! You sound as if you have moved on today in researching options for your own care too

    DD you are whirling round and round with so much to do but soon it will all settle down. We have all been amazed at your strength and watched you overcome every hurdle now you have an end in sight.

    off to do grannie duties in London tomorrow  thank goodness it's cooler 

    off to the land of  Nod

    Still no notifications☹️

     

    Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
    A A Milne
  • Lily PillyLily Pilly Posts: 3,845

    Oops sorry Clari, night night

    Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
    A A Milne
  • Pat EPat E Posts: 12,316

    Night all. I'm having a very lazy start today. image

    S. E. NSW
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