What was your fasting blood glucose? (full on chat)

[lindisfel]

Lots of mining went on round this part of the world - iron and allum - Part of the hill broke away in 1912.

Thanks Dunhelm, these ironstone holes are very deep.
Some of these hills look beautiful but are quite dangerous places for children to wander in particular.
One hill near Alston where we had a transmitter on top one had to keep on the track because the hill was honeycombed.

The Caldbeck fells in Cumbria are similarly places where mine shifts have to be avoided when out walking.
D.

 

[gennepher]

Okay. My painting contribution for today.
It was started in iPainter on my little Android phone, yesterday afternoon in the potting shed where I was with the cat, then I lost the plot and made a mess of it, but fortunately I am in the habit of saving regularly.
So, the earlier version was transferred this morning to my iPad and Procreate.

Because my flow of painting was interrupted, in that I had to give up yesterday afternoon, my mood is different this morning, so it changed direction a bit.

Here is my final version...

 

[dunelm]

Good morning everyone from an Evelyn Glennie bouncing wet start to the day in the dark and dangerous north

The wonder wheel of heavy with the chicken and not so much of that lettuce came in at 4.6 this am.

Excellent start with colour and craggy on Hen Cloud and a great reminder of Roaches and what’s wonderful on our own doorstep - I need to go - but it’s raining. Mrs MC - now there is a benchmark - Aubrey or is it Audrey Beardsley - thankfully not a dancers reward!

@lindisfel - I do like the art of First Nation, I seem to enjoy a great deal of human production and endeavor that is called art - not messy tents though or pairs of spectacles left in the corner of an exhibition, but would not wish to emulate it.

Sir Ken Robinson died - you may not have heard of him but for me he spoke a lot of sense on the subject of what we strangely thing of as education. I think one of his TED talks are the most viewed of all those talks - might be worth 15 minutes of your time having a gander at one.

In 1967, Joe Brown climbed the Old Man of Hoy, in monochrome, and on the telly. I was hooked and joined a climbing club. Since then, many people have climbed it, in colour but not necessarily on the telly. Fast forward to 1973 and I sailed into Scapa Flow, passing ghostly masts from WW1, on a Royal Navy assault ship to take part in beach landings and attack all the birds and insects on the island of Hoy - it was raining but who cares when you are up to your armpits in sea water. Permission previously gained and me and a pal managed the climb.

Have the most wonderful day that you can manage - don’t give up on it, I shall celebrate the rain with another koffy.

 

[gennepher]

Good morning everyone from an Evelyn Glennie bouncing wet start to the day in the dark and dangerous north

The wonder wheel of heavy with the chicken and not so much of that lettuce came in at 4.6 this am.

Excellent start with colour and craggy on Hen Cloud and a great reminder to Roaches and wha’t wonderful on our own doorstep - I need to go - but it’s raining. Mrs MC - now there is a benchmark - Aubrey or is it Audrey Beardsley - thankfully not a dancers reward!

@lindisfel - I do like the art of First Nation, I seem to enjoy a great deal of human production and endeavor that is called art - not messy tents though or pairs of spectacles left in the corner of an exhibition, but would not wish to emulate it.

Sir Ken Robinson died - you may not have heard of him but for me he spoke a lot of sense on the subject of what we strangely thing of as education. I think one of his TED talks are the most viewed of all those talks - might be worth 15 minutes of your time having a gander at one.

In 1967, Joe Brown climbed the Old Man of Hoy, in monochrome, and on the telly. I was hooked and joined a climbing club. Since then, many people have climbed it, in colour but not necessarily on the telly. Fast forward to 1973 and I sailed into Scapa Flow, passing ghostly masts from WW1, on a Royal Navy assault ship to take part in beach landings and attack all the birds and insects on the island of Hoy - it was raining but who cares when you are up to your armpits in sea water. Permission previously gained and me and a pal managed the climb.

Have the most wonderful day that you can manage - don’t give up on it, I shall celebrate the rain with another koffy.

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That is one heck of a climb @dunelm

These rock paintings you are doing, are very effective in this technique.

 

[dunelm]

Okay. My painting contribution for today.
It was started in iPainter on my little Android phone, yesterday afternoon in the potting shed where I was with the cat, then I lost the plot and made a mess of it, but fortunately I am in the habit of saving regularly.
So, the earlier version was transferred this morning to my iPad and Procreate.

Because my flow of painting was interrupted, in that I had to give up yesterday afternoon, my mood is different this morning, so it changed direction a bit.

Here is my final version...

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It’s a wonderful portrait @gennepher, sad though it is. I get a feeling of being trapped, the eyes seem to stare into the distance. Some of the colours look very old - 19thC.

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

And what kind of house painting are you going to be doing?

Sadly just flat old emulsion and gloss. My days of scenery painting are now over.

As for your Muse I cannot help, close your eyes and stab the list of their names for a random selection.

 

[lindisfel]

Good morning everyone from an Evelyn Glennie bouncing wet start to the day in the dark and dangerous north

The wonder wheel of heavy with the chicken and not so much of that lettuce came in at 4.6 this am.

Excellent start with colour and craggy on Hen Cloud and a great reminder of Roaches and what’s wonderful on our own doorstep - I need to go - but it’s raining. Mrs MC - now there is a benchmark - Aubrey or is it Audrey Beardsley - thankfully not a dancers reward!

@lindisfel - I do like the art of First Nation, I seem to enjoy a great deal of human production and endeavor that is called art - not messy tents though or pairs of spectacles left in the corner of an exhibition, but would not wish to emulate it.

Sir Ken Robinson died - you may not have heard of him but for me he spoke a lot of sense on the subject of what we strangely thing of as education. I think one of his TED talks are the most viewed of all those talks - might be worth 15 minutes of your time having a gander at one.

In 1967, Joe Brown climbed the Old Man of Hoy, in monochrome, and on the telly. I was hooked and joined a climbing club. Since then, many people have climbed it, in colour but not necessarily on the telly. Fast forward to 1973 and I sailed into Scapa Flow, passing ghostly masts from WW1, on a Royal Navy assault ship to take part in beach landings and attack all the birds and insects on the island of Hoy - it was raining but who cares when you are up to your armpits in sea water. Permission previously gained and me and a pal managed the climb.

Have the most wonderful day that you can manage - don’t give up on it, I shall celebrate the rain with another koffy.

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How Chris Bonnington got up the Old Man when he was 80 is amazing, even if he went up behind a younger climber?

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

Okay. My painting contribution for today.
It was started in iPainter on my little Android phone, yesterday afternoon in the potting shed where I was with the cat, then I lost the plot and made a mess of it, but fortunately I am in the habit of saving regularly.
So, the earlier version was transferred this morning to my iPad and Procreate.

Because my flow of painting was interrupted, in that I had to give up yesterday afternoon, my mood is different this morning, so it changed direction a bit.

Here is my final version...

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That's a very dramatic and well produced piece of art, something tragic and yet peaceful about the image, impressive.

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

@dunelm Thats a very good depiction of the old man, like the perspective you have achieved. I don't mind heights but clinging on to rocky faces would be a step too far, I have great respect for those who can.

Thank you for the comment on my Hen Cloud painting. on the walk Sunday we did include The Roaches which is why it took longer than planned.

 

[ianpspurs]

A grey, damp start here but not heavy rain as yet. With an fbg of 4.7 today seems to be setting out in a sufficient unto the day direction. Whether it stays on course is down to my self control. Once again great artwork since i last perused the DCUK gallery so thank you @dunelm @gennepher @Muddy Cyclist and Mrs MC. As for diets being a work in progress @Krystyna23040 @SlimLizzy and others, mine is a shambles that has been/was blown apart by following a couple of threads on here and links to the gurus mentioned. It is horses work - 2 years - to rectify things. The Dumbledore principle of always going back to where you started seems to be working. The trouble with this forum is you can't unsee/unread some of the wilder ways of managing T2 in particular. It turns out the needs of elfin ladies and people with much more severe damage don't match mine or many others. Who knew? Enough already, almond milk part 2 ready to strain, tea to drink and spleen to vent reading the Telegraph. There is indeed a Glorious Age to come but it will be ushered in by the Real Deal not their house male bovine defecation expert.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen and ducks.
As the old saying goes " it's a good day for ducks ".

A 5.5 on the meter of mystery and naughtiness this morning.

A fair bit of chat about diets, my conclusion is we are all different, find what works for you.
I'm going to say " flat lining your blood sugars ", first find out the function of blood sugars before attempting. Good luck in your quest.
Here in Tilehurst Towers today will be filled with indoor tasks, when Mrs J arises from her pit / lair. Up till then the day is my own.
Have a great day.

 

[gennepher]

It’s a wonderful portrait @gennepher, sad though it is. I get a feeling of being trapped, the eyes seem to stare into the distance. Some of the colours look very old - 19thC.

Thank you @dunelm

 

[gennepher]

That's a very dramatic and well produced piece of art, something tragic and yet peaceful about the image, impressive.

Thank you @Muddy Cyclist

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

Rang my Health Centre, largest in the area, regarding HbA1c test which was not done in March, I was told to give them a call in August, however they are still not doing these tests, odd as my wife's Health Centre, she uses a different one, is doing blood tests. Also asked about Flu Jab again no dates, apparently they will be in touch, don't hold your breath, Mrs MC already does have a date for the Jab, what's going on?

 

[HarryBeau]

Morning...what a day driving rain & high winds rearranging a clinic appointment I have this morning...not going out in that unless I absolutely have to...definitely a stay indoors day...cats came in this morning after another night out on the tiles...used to be so easy to get them in I'd rattle the treats box they would charge in...now Lola seems to be leading the revolt will come to the door sit a few yards away then flick her tail and wander off...think she may have become a bit of a hussy...off to make a little breakfast another coffee then to work...woke to a 6.2...keep safe everyone.

 

[HarryBeau]

however they are still not doing these tests,

Our health centre has been doing blood tests...as for the flu jab I now go to a local chemist have it done y the pharmacist so much easier for us.

 

[ianpspurs]

Rang my Health Centre, largest in the area, regarding HbA1c test which was not done in March, I was told to give them a call in August, however they are still not doing these tests, odd as my wife's Health Centre, she uses a different one, is doing blood tests. Also asked about Flu Jab again no dates, apparently they will be in touch, don't hold your breath, Mrs MC already does have a date for the Jab, what's going on?

Very Animal Farm in 2020 UK. All lives, people, GP practices, exam grades and businesses are equal. Some are more equal than others. I won't comment on having a pig in charge - cheap shot

 

[SlimLizzy]

@geefull really like the painting of the hare. Still in your own style.

 

[Krystyna23040]

We were so lucky with the weather yesterday. Pensthorpe Nature Reserve was brilliant - the grandchildren loved it. We got there at 10am and didn't stop walking around it until it closed at 4pm - apart from a lovely lunch.

I was so tired.

Today we are booked to walk around Sheringham Park - then lunch in a heated gazebo at The Dale's country house hotel. I think we will go straight to the hotel and forget about the walk beforehand.

Can't remember if I posted fbs this morning 5.1

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

Our health centre has been doing blood tests...as for the flu jab I now go to a local chemist have it done y the pharmacist so much easier for us.

Hmm, I think I will be sending an email to the centres manager, polite, understanding but wanting answers.