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gennepher
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Fbg 6.5
Two pictures today.
The first is my painting set up in my comfy bed with the electric blanket on!
You can also see the beginnings of my painting, which is the sprayed water on top of which I used the old Pentel pen on. This dried overnight. And in the morning this is how I set it up.
I have a coffee and a tea beside me.
And the second picture is the watercolour work using that unusual compact palette of colours which opens up. The larger white tree trunks were created by using wax resist before I applied anything to the paper, in this case I used a nightlight!
I used a postcard I received for inspiration.
Time for breakfast and another cuppa...
I miss @geefull and @Muddy Cyclist for their paintings...
Two pictures today.
The first is my painting set up in my comfy bed with the electric blanket on!
You can also see the beginnings of my painting, which is the sprayed water on top of which I used the old Pentel pen on. This dried overnight. And in the morning this is how I set it up.
I have a coffee and a tea beside me.
And the second picture is the watercolour work using that unusual compact palette of colours which opens up. The larger white tree trunks were created by using wax resist before I applied anything to the paper, in this case I used a nightlight!
I used a postcard I received for inspiration.
Time for breakfast and another cuppa...
I miss @geefull and @Muddy Cyclist for their paintings...
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dunelm
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Good morning everyone, did anyone see the northern lights last night - not me through all that rain.
The wonder wheel of meatballs and then some of my FibreFlour bread, toasted came in at 5.6 this am
Zipped up to the place where we had our reunion to hand over a contribution to their charity work out of the funds raised during said reunion. Forgot that it was bingo morning but Mrs Miggins did take advantage of the free sausage buns and tea. PPG meeting in the afternoon - our first face to face meeting since lockdown - all wearing masks but it went fine. One thing that the practice manager reported upon was medical team hours. We have 6 GP’s. 1 locum, 1 registrar and 4 specialist practice nurses. They get in to work at 0745 and most of the GP’s finish at about 10pm having seen (face to face or video call) up to 60 patients. Not good. They are also responsible for doctors rounds at our designated care home as well as all the learning difficulty care homes in the town.
Art bit - Happy Diwali! - lock your monitor in a dark place and stuff yourselves with gulab jamun, sweet fried dumplings - diabetes on a plate! Must have some koffy.
The wonder wheel of meatballs and then some of my FibreFlour bread, toasted came in at 5.6 this am
Zipped up to the place where we had our reunion to hand over a contribution to their charity work out of the funds raised during said reunion. Forgot that it was bingo morning but Mrs Miggins did take advantage of the free sausage buns and tea. PPG meeting in the afternoon - our first face to face meeting since lockdown - all wearing masks but it went fine. One thing that the practice manager reported upon was medical team hours. We have 6 GP’s. 1 locum, 1 registrar and 4 specialist practice nurses. They get in to work at 0745 and most of the GP’s finish at about 10pm having seen (face to face or video call) up to 60 patients. Not good. They are also responsible for doctors rounds at our designated care home as well as all the learning difficulty care homes in the town.
Art bit - Happy Diwali! - lock your monitor in a dark place and stuff yourselves with gulab jamun, sweet fried dumplings - diabetes on a plate! Must have some koffy.
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Thank you for sharing the process for this delightful piece of art. Good use of resist on those trees. Yes, I do miss @geefull and @Muddy Cyclist also and hope that they are both well.
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Brilliant artwork @dunelm
You most definitely have a responsible surgery.
Unlike ours in Wales who has had no GP's since 2019.
The latest bulletin told us to go to A&E some considerable distance away for normal stuff you would see a doctor for.
I was wondering what to do about flu jab, as no information about that.
But I noticed yesterday, as I drove past, there was a sign outside Boots saying free NHS flu jabs.
I will pop in there...
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Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen and all who have opposing thumbs, yes me and me’s have no idea where that came from either, but just think awkward painting would be without thumbs.
A 5.2 this morning.
Well fellow posters, painters and gamers, today is planned, a done deal as some would say, well Mrs J has said, time for movement it seems.
Ah the joys of those marriage vows, love, cherish, honour and “obey”, here in Tilehurst Towers it seems that me and me’s have to do the obey bit, but not Mrs J.
Better get moving, you know who is looking….again. Stay safe all.
A 5.2 this morning.
Well fellow posters, painters and gamers, today is planned, a done deal as some would say, well Mrs J has said, time for movement it seems.
Ah the joys of those marriage vows, love, cherish, honour and “obey”, here in Tilehurst Towers it seems that me and me’s have to do the obey bit, but not Mrs J.
Better get moving, you know who is looking….again. Stay safe all.
dunelm
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Thank you @gennepher and Boots is spot on for a flue jab. There may also be pharmacists nearby who have signed up for phase 3 and able to give booster jabs.
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Firstly may I just say despite some numbers not being the objects of desire simply being here, checking fbg and making the effort means one thing. Now, Carry on Managing - starring Sid James - never before released.
Thank you for sharing your art @dunelm and @gennepher. I'm not checking my bg just now but I have been digging deep into Nov/Dec 2019. That was the last time I had any confidence in Elsie to manage The D or UK waking up to the mess we have made. Nov 11 2019 my "injections" finished, 16th we flew to Cyprus. Whilst there I was in the gym and pool every morning - sometimes evening as well, hired a personal trainer. Sun, exercise, pre-arranged bespoke diet - perfect. Hired a PT when home and had an amazing session followed up chez moi - then A freak scare (since thoroughly checked, no probs), Dec A1c (40), probably chemo affected, utterly deflated me, GE Dec 12th - same day as bloods taken- ( I didn't want Jezza either but disaster darling, disaster), the move and COVID. Those three have really knocked my trust in Elsie and much of pooped on the plans I had then. I've lost 2 years and at 66 I'm not sure how much, if any, ground I can regain. Nov 13th we fly to Cyprus, I've used the physio for a self referral to the local gym (buckshee) and a progress check MRI. I'm investigating the potential for selling this place for something else in this town or surrounding villages - least worst option? until I can get out. Whether I'll ever trust or enjoy Elsie as I did Nov '19 I severely doubt. June 2020 bloods best of the 6 years but it all feels awful tbh. It isas thugh I have been Théoden in LOTR for 2 years. It is way past time to sort some of this out - maybe join Gandalf's Whatsapp group? . Yesterday proved we need this crew gone sharpish - utterly shameless. #@realbindaytoday
Thank you for sharing your art @dunelm and @gennepher. I'm not checking my bg just now but I have been digging deep into Nov/Dec 2019. That was the last time I had any confidence in Elsie to manage The D or UK waking up to the mess we have made. Nov 11 2019 my "injections" finished, 16th we flew to Cyprus. Whilst there I was in the gym and pool every morning - sometimes evening as well, hired a personal trainer. Sun, exercise, pre-arranged bespoke diet - perfect. Hired a PT when home and had an amazing session followed up chez moi - then A freak scare (since thoroughly checked, no probs), Dec A1c (40), probably chemo affected, utterly deflated me, GE Dec 12th - same day as bloods taken- ( I didn't want Jezza either but disaster darling, disaster), the move and COVID. Those three have really knocked my trust in Elsie and
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No idea about the two ladies - both of whom I miss. Muddy is fine, still cycling, making music and painting. I'll pass on everyone's best wishes. He does want to return here and I wonder if simply sharing his art or music may be a way forward. What do you think Derek? I have in the past used Gee's personal email but feel she needs space and time.
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gennepher
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Sometimes all of us need time @ianpspurs
You will have to go by your own gut feeling what to do.....
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ianpspurs
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Wet and grotty here today BUT John Lewis Christmas add is here (not sure about the Boots one) and Lidl have I have one of Lidl's geese for an early Martinmas. JKP has found all manner of clothes we retained from No 1 grandchild which fit No's 3 and 4 - reuse, recycle etc. Hope springs eternal here but c'mon fella
JKP has found all manner of clothes we retained from No 1 grandchild which fit No's 3 and 4 - reuse, recycle etc. Hope springs eternal here but c'mon fella
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Yes, I agree with @gennepher that you will need to go with your gut feeling.
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Forgot to post. 5.2 this morning.
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I got my flu jag at Boots (paid £14.99 for it) as I decided I did not want the flu jag and the booster done at the same time as is what is happening at the moment in my area
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A really beautiful day in Cumbria but started with a frost.
It been one of those days . The Oil came early and I had to take all the locks off before breakfast. Then the extract fan for the kitchen failed or rather started to jam seized. Not an easy job to take it out and the company as gone for a Burton after 17 years.
Then I had to wait for my doctor to ring.
Then felt knackered putting leaves in the wheel barrow to cart off the compost heap.
Hope everybody has a good day.
I can understand some are feeling the pressure gets too much, every once in a while, so if anyone has been away feel free to join us us again when life pressures eased. We just love the company of others.
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It been one of those days . The Oil came early and I had to take all the locks off before breakfast. Then the extract fan for the kitchen failed or rather started to jam seized. Not an easy job to take it out and the company as gone for a Burton after 17 years.
Then I had to wait for my doctor to ring.
Then felt knackered putting leaves in the wheel barrow to cart off the compost heap.
Hope everybody has a good day.
I can understand some are feeling the pressure gets too much, every once in a while, so if anyone has been away feel free to join us us again when life pressures eased. We just love the company of others.
D.
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Krystyna23040
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I think that was wise. One of my clients fainted after having both jabs together. The hospital said they thought it was a reaction to having both jabs together. She really hurt her head when she collapsed but is ok now.
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OMG that's awful - I just wanted them done seperately as I have been unwell the next day after having the first two vaccines and didn't want double the load at the one time just in case ... so will be pleasantly surprised if I feel ok after the booster. Btw was neither up nor down with the flu jag
