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

[dunelm]

Good morning everyone from a lovely bright start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north. Mainly shopping yesterday and pulling weeds while remembering my mother saying that weeds are just plants that are in the wrong place. Dinner last night - an approaching use by date hodgepodge thing held together with hope and eaten wearing dark glasses, listening to McArthur Park (the soggy cake song) by Richard Harris. I made enough for tonight as we can’t afford to buy indulgences nowadays and the local vicar has been done for selling offerings in dark doorways. Art bit - more trees to save the planet from goodness knows what. Hope you all have a smashing day, I shall try and translate my latest Army pension slip from Chinese while slurping on koffy.

 

[JohnEGreen]

5.7 this morning.
Alexa says the levels of pollen are tree pollen very high and grass pollen high has been like that for a few days at least and it’s made things very uncomfortable.
Had a call from the GP’s surgery they have the result of the colonoscopy and the doctor will call me to discuss it though the phone appointment is not for a couple of weeks so I don’t think they found anything that needs urgent attention.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen. If you don’t know the definition ov “Good Morning “ let me me’s and myself provide you mine.
If you woke up then it’s a good morning.

Blood sugars this morning were 4.5 . Drat, double drat and hey ho. Preventative measures have been taken.

Now here it’s time to move on. Have a best day you possibly can. Stay safe

 

[ianpspurs]

Good morning all from L.A. where we are promised a few days of less sub-optimal warmth. Today is the anniversary of my world record tea drinking attempt brought on by telling relatives of the death of first my dad then my mum. A double tour of Cambs as events unfolded. One was expected, the other a big shock initially but obvious looking back. Moving on. Bloods revealed an fbg of 4.1 yesterday and an HbA1c of 33 so not awful. @dunelm I liked the Vicar funny and the trees so thank you. @gennepher thank you for sharing the sketch and hug for the sleep issues. We are all different but I sleep best on hot nights uncovered, with windows open but blinds and curtains closed obviously. Ceiling fans are great - who knew? @JohnEGreen hug for pollen issues as I don't do well with tree pollen which has become very noticeable here. I'll share my personal May 8th song which I chose for my parents' funeral entry - very much what it seems mum did. Enjoy Wednesday as much as possible.

 

[dunelm]

Good morning all from L.A. where we are promised a few days of less sub-optimal warmth. Today is the anniversary of my world record tea drinking attempt brought on by telling relatives of the death of first my dad then my mum. A double tour of Cambs as events unfolded. One was expected, the other a big shock initially but obvious looking back. Moving on. Bloods revealed an fbg of 4.1 yesterday and an HbA1c of 33 so not awful. @dunelm I liked the Vicar funny and the trees so thank you. @gennepher thank you for sharing the sketch and hug for the sleep issues. We are all different but I sleep best on hot nights uncovered, with windows open but blinds and curtains closed obviously. Ceiling fans are great - who knew? @JohnEGreen hug for pollen issues as I don't do well with tree pollen which has become very noticeable here. I'll share my personal May 8th song which I chose for my parents' funeral entry - very much what it seems mum did. Enjoy Wednesday as much as possible.

Thanks @ianpspurs. I hope you have a peaceful day

 

[jjraak]

share my personal May 8th song which I chose for my parents' funeral entry - very much what it seems mum did

A great song choice.

And agree it's what they do so very well.

Never far from our hearts.

 

[LivingLightly]

Good morning everyone

Wednesday's FBG 4.8 mmol on waking at 6.00 am.

What a captivating nighttime video of the badger family @gennepher. When identifying a sibling, it's bottom scent that counts apparently.

No further sightings of our four fox cubs since Saturday, but yesterday I caught a glimpse of their dad patrolling our garden just before the light faded. He's a magnificent animal with a bright orange coat. No sign of mum. I'd like to think she's put her paws up for 5 minutes. Looking after her four bundles of mischief must be exhausting. At least they'll be fully weaned soon

 

[SlimLizzy]

Oh dear. All I can say is what I do, which is to let people know what I have already arranged and that they are very welcome to fit around.

Did try this. Was also prepared to change arrangements if neccessary. Had cake baked for tomorrow (MrSlim would have to take it)most of my stuff collected together for overnight ferry and been busy tidying just in case as well. MrSlim has had contact with Son2. They will be coming on overnight ferry arriving Friday. Sorted. Relax.
Except i get message late at night. Too expensive - they won't be coming. Will have to wait until september to meet her. Was and am still so furious. I could have been there now if given all the information in time.
Feel I have given him, and her, the impression that I preferred lunch with friends to meeting this very important person in his life. So disappointed in myself for not calling him and making arrangements. But that's me trying not to be a nag. So angry with him for blithely assuring MrSlim they would be here without checking costs. Now I have all this anger and upset churning around and am expected to go to a birthday lunch and be cheerful.
Tried calling, but have response by text he is driving and will call back in a couple of hours.
What a huge mess.

 

[gennepher]

Smashing

Thank you @dunelm

 

[gennepher]

Good morning everyone

Wednesday's FBG 4.8 mmol on waking at 6.00 am.

What a captivating nighttime video of the badger family @gennepher. When identifying a sibling, it's bottom scent that counts apparently.

No further sightings of our four fox cubs since Saturday, but yesterday I caught a glimpse of their dad patrolling our garden just before the light faded. He's a magnificent animal with a bright orange coat. No sign of mum. I'd like to think she's put her paws up for 5 minutes. Looking after her four bundles of mischief must be exhausting. At least they'll be fully weaned soon

Thanks @LivingLightly
It'll be great to watch the fox cubs...

 

[gennepher]

Good morning everyone from a lovely bright start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north. Mainly shopping yesterday and pulling weeds while remembering my mother saying that weeds are just plants that are in the wrong place. Dinner last night - an approaching use by date hodgepodge thing held together with hope and eaten wearing dark glasses, listening to McArthur Park (the soggy cake song) by Richard Harris. I made enough for tonight as we can’t afford to buy indulgences nowadays and the local vicar has been done for selling offerings in dark doorways. Art bit - more trees to save the planet from goodness knows what. Hope you all have a smashing day, I shall try and translate my latest Army pension slip from Chinese while slurping on koffy.

Great architectural trees... @dunelm

 

[gennepher]

Good morning all from L.A. where we are promised a few days of less sub-optimal warmth. Today is the anniversary of my world record tea drinking attempt brought on by telling relatives of the death of first my dad then my mum. A double tour of Cambs as events unfolded. One was expected, the other a big shock initially but obvious looking back. Moving on. Bloods revealed an fbg of 4.1 yesterday and an HbA1c of 33 so not awful. @dunelm I liked the Vicar funny and the trees so thank you. @gennepher thank you for sharing the sketch and hug for the sleep issues. We are all different but I sleep best on hot nights uncovered, with windows open but blinds and curtains closed obviously. Ceiling fans are great - who knew? @JohnEGreen hug for pollen issues as I don't do well with tree pollen which has become very noticeable here. I'll share my personal May 8th song which I chose for my parents' funeral entry - very much what it seems mum did. Enjoy Wednesday as much as possible.

Thanks Ian...
Too many mozzies here to walk around or sleep in birthday suit...maybe I should dress as Miss Havisham and have all these layers of floaty nets swirling around me. My back garden is secluded, unless a nosy drone is flying over, but then, I did start practicing with my catapult during Covid lockdowns...

 

[gennepher]

Did try this. Was also prepared to change arrangements if neccessary. Had cake baked for tomorrow (MrSlim would have to take it)most of my stuff collected together for overnight ferry and been busy tidying just in case as well. MrSlim has had contact with Son2. They will be coming on overnight ferry arriving Friday. Sorted. Relax.
Except i get message late at night. Too expensive - they won't be coming. Will have to wait until september to meet her. Was and am still so furious. I could have been there now if given all the information in time.
Feel I have given him, and her, the impression that I preferred lunch with friends to meeting this very important person in his life. So disappointed in myself for not calling him and making arrangements. But that's me trying not to be a nag. So angry with him for blithely assuring MrSlim they would be here without checking costs. Now I have all this anger and upset churning around and am expected to go to a birthday lunch and be cheerful.
Tried calling, but have response by text he is driving and will call back in a couple of hours.
What a huge mess.

I am so sorry @SlimLizzy
I said a few naughty words on your behalf. I know it doesn't help but I'm thinking of similar situations that happened for me...
Park all your upset and frustrations in a room in your mind, and lock it. Throw the key away. And deal with just the here and now, the present moment...

 

[dunelm]

Did try this. Was also prepared to change arrangements if neccessary. Had cake baked for tomorrow (MrSlim would have to take it)most of my stuff collected together for overnight ferry and been busy tidying just in case as well. MrSlim has had contact with Son2. They will be coming on overnight ferry arriving Friday. Sorted. Relax.
Except i get message late at night. Too expensive - they won't be coming. Will have to wait until september to meet her. Was and am still so furious. I could have been there now if given all the information in time.
Feel I have given him, and her, the impression that I preferred lunch with friends to meeting this very important person in his life. So disappointed in myself for not calling him and making arrangements. But that's me trying not to be a nag. So angry with him for blithely assuring MrSlim they would be here without checking costs. Now I have all this anger and upset churning around and am expected to go to a birthday lunch and be cheerful.
Tried calling, but have response by text he is driving and will call back in a couple of hours.
What a huge mess.

Oh dear. Perhaps meditate upon the events that are not even your doing or within your control. Will this diagram be of any use to your?

 

[dunelm]

Great architectural trees... @dunelm

Thank you @gennepher - I am being very lazy at present. Which is luxurious in iteslf.

 

[Lamont D]

5.9 again, like this.
Have been form filling and chores so far, phoning for info and obviously a lot more,
So I can't hang about.
My anxiety levels are really high.
Bloody forms.
It is a repeat of yesterday and the warmth and sunshine broke through and of course the forecast was for 18 degrees, but like Tuesday it is mid twenties, long may it continue!
Gotta go, kitchen duties with chicken again!!!!!! tonight.
I f... feel like chicken to........!
My bestest wishes to you lot as always on this weird Wednesday

 

[dunelm]

5.9 again, like this.
Have been form filling and chores so far, phoning for info and obviously a lot more,
So I can't hang about.
My anxiety levels are really high.
Bloody forms.
It is a repeat of yesterday and the warmth and sunshine broke through and of course the forecast was for 18 degrees, but like Tuesday it is mid twenties, long may it continue!
Gotta go, kitchen duties with chicken again!!!!!! tonight.
I f... feel like chicken to........!
My bestest wishes to you lot as always on this weird Wednesday

Hugs for the anxiety, winner for the 5.9 and a big ****-a-doodle laugh for the chicken tonight. Did you do the dance?

Edit: see what the moronic word killer did there. Should have put cockerel or rooster-doodle-do - NOOOOOO! Don’t mention the Banbury Cross thing.

 

[Lamont D]

Hugs for the anxiety, winner for the 5.9 and a big ****-a-doodle laugh for the chicken tonight. Did you do the dance?

Edit: see what the moronic word killer did there. Should have put cockerel or rooster-doodle-do - NOOOOOO! Don’t mention the Banbury Cross thing.

Cheers, I would always chuckle at le coq!
or cackle!
or any c..k will do!

always dancing!
Shake a tail feather!

 

[Lamont D]

Thank you @gennepher - I am being very lazy at present. Which is luxurious in iteslf.

what does lazy mean?
another foreign word that is used to describe an action?
or a high tech word for a ray gun?
And of course, luxury is obscene.
you decadent greaser you!

 

[JohnEGreen]

5.9 today.

Adrian is travelling up from Oxford today for a few days to celebrate our 50th anniversary with us and we all will be going for a meal on Saturday at the Hardwick Inn and have invited a couple of friends to join us so should be a good day.