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

[ianpspurs]

I don’t do prayers but will contemplate on your wellbeing and for a good outcome. Waitrose spare ribs sound marvelous. If only we had leveled up in order to have deserved such an emporium of wonder. Biofuel power stations throw out more pollutants than coal power stations - who knew!

Thank you for your kind thoughts and for sharing the photos. Whimsy in the D and D N, who knew? Anyhow, whatever happened to Lord Peter?. Did he become JRM, you never see them in the same room. Thank you for giving us the benefit of your artistic and literary skills plus your dry? wit - what exactly is that anyhow?

 

[JohnEGreen]

@ianpspurs our thoughts and prayers are with you and we all shall hope for good news.

Our nearest Waitrose is about 17 miles from here but they do deliver as you say the spare ribs are great.

When we are able we purchase organic food stuffs from here https://www.gazegillorganics.co.uk

I do like the Caws Teifi a Welsh Artisan Cheese that is available there.

And I like their Ethos which they state as being and I quote

"It's All About Nature & Sustainability
Sustainability and farming for a better future is at the forefront of everything we do, with organic heritage wildflower meadows, combined with low intensity farming, and traditional British rare breeds."

 

[ianpspurs]

@ianpspurs our thoughts and prayers are with you and we all shall hope for good news.

Our nearest Waitrose is about 17 miles from here but they do deliver as you say the spare ribs are great.

When we are able we purchase organic food stuffs from here https://www.gazegillorganics.co.uk

I do like the Caws Teifi a Welsh Artisan Cheese that is available there.

And I like their Ethos which they state as being and I quote

"It's All About Nature & Sustainability
Sustainability and farming for a better future is at the forefront of everything we do, with organic heritage wildflower meadows, combined with low intensity farming, and traditional British rare breeds."

Thank you John and God bless you. I like the ethos of those people. My very strange bias would make me refuse to fully enjoy a Welsh cheese, sad but I need to honestly acknowledge my sins. If I'm honest my taste in cheeses isn't generally British these days which seems on trend - Stilton and cheddar that strips the palate for a while being exceptions. Have you ever tried the raw milk from that wonderful place?

 

[Krystyna23040]

Morning all on an enigmatic start to the weather here in the riddle that is neither The Brecks nor The Fens - it just "is." @JohnEGreen hug for the fbg level but bearing in mind the stress of your family loss and ongoing medical issues sub double digits seems like a podium finish. Thoughts and prayers with you. Mid-morning face to face at Addenbookes (CUH)* (see attached) and presumably feedback from the CT scan several weeks ago. Not gonna lie, only a complete clownshoe would ignore how badly that could turn out. No amount of faith could or should stop my mind from going there. My times are in God's hands - always were, always will be. Hope for the best - stable - prepare for the worst. Prayers appreciated but mine produced a nicely lowered resting heart rate, target sleep length and sleep score. Presumably Elsie Keto (mackerel in EVO salad last evening, 3 tsp EVO in dressing, <30 gms daily carb) may have played a part but colour me (very) sceptical. Could be a Starbucks and Mothership Waitrose Trumpington day. Waitrose have the best meaty spare ribs I've found anywhere. Enjoy your own version of super salmon salad day. Psalm 46 was a good start to mine.

I do hope it goes well this morning.
My prayers are with you and I do hope that the news is good.

 

[Krystyna23040]

5.5 this morning. Just classes this evening and tomorrow and then the 3 week break.

 

[Annb]

Morning all on an enigmatic start to the weather here in the riddle that is neither The Brecks nor The Fens - it just "is." @JohnEGreen hug for the fbg level but bearing in mind the stress of your family loss and ongoing medical issues sub double digits seems like a podium finish. Thoughts and prayers with you. Mid-morning face to face at Addenbookes (CUH)* (see attached) and presumably feedback from the CT scan several weeks ago. Not gonna lie, only a complete clownshoe would ignore how badly that could turn out. No amount of faith could or should stop my mind from going there. My times are in God's hands - always were, always will be. Hope for the best - stable - prepare for the worst. Prayers appreciated but mine produced a nicely lowered resting heart rate, target sleep length and sleep score. Presumably Elsie Keto (mackerel in EVO salad last evening, 3 tsp EVO in dressing, <30 gms daily carb) may have played a part but colour me (very) sceptical. Could be a Starbucks and Mothership Waitrose Trumpington day. Waitrose have the best meaty spare ribs I've found anywhere. Enjoy your own version of super salmon salad day. Psalm 46 was a good start to mine.

Winner for your attitude, Ian. Praying for the best possible result from today's consultation. If today does turn out to be a Starbucks/Waitrose day, enjoy it while it lasts. Stay safe in your Fortress.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Good luck and hopefully a good outcome @ianpspurs

 

[Annb]

Bad day today so far. Not as concerning as some but certainly a very painful one. Another flare up of my arthritis means that my left hand and arm are pretty well out of commission and my gums are inflamed so a swollen jaw and sore teeth plus ear ache. Taken my 2nd lot of painkillers this morning - first at 05.30, 2nd at 10.00. Hasn't worked so far, but I live in hope. Feet also playing up - all part of the inflammation event. No worries, it'll pass in a day or so. Only irritation is that I was going to do some baking today and I do need working feet and hands for that. Maybe the painkillers will work and let me get on. Old age eh!

I wonder what actually causes the inflammation that leads to arthritis - and if there is a non-drug related remedy.

 

[gennepher]

Yes @gennepher there's a shortage of some naturally occurring bird foods in July and August and, following a successful breeding season, there will be extra beaks to feed!


Thursday's FBG, 4.7 mmol on waking at 6.00 am.

Ah, is that it?
They are eating 2 packs of 8 fatballs in each pack, a day!!! And the bird feeders are empty by nightfall... @LivingLightly

I need a second mortgage for this lot...

 

[gennepher]

Good morning everyone on a cool and breezy start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.5 this a.m. The local knitters and clackers have changed the topping on the post box in the high street. Always gives folk a smile, well those that actually do observe what is beyond the end of their noses. Hidden in plain sight springs to mind. Lunch went well yesterday 12 of us, including 4 tiny people accompanying a smattering of grandparents - what fun! Brought half of my lunch home with me - far too much but not going to waste a pretty good piece of gammon. No idea what we are doing today so whatever it is will be a lovely surprise. As my granny used to point out when out on a day trip, “there’s a view round every bend.” Art bit, whatever residue is presently in my mixing dishes and a dab of ink. Hope the sun shines on at least some of your day. I need to make a cafetière of koffy and then have a video chat with my mother.

Starting your Xmas cards early @dunelm ?
You'll be ready by Xmas....

 

[gennepher]

Morning all on an enigmatic start to the weather here in the riddle that is neither The Brecks nor The Fens - it just "is." @JohnEGreen hug for the fbg level but bearing in mind the stress of your family loss and ongoing medical issues sub double digits seems like a podium finish. Thoughts and prayers with you. Mid-morning face to face at Addenbookes (CUH)* (see attached) and presumably feedback from the CT scan several weeks ago. Not gonna lie, only a complete clownshoe would ignore how badly that could turn out. No amount of faith could or should stop my mind from going there. My times are in God's hands - always were, always will be. Hope for the best - stable - prepare for the worst. Prayers appreciated but mine produced a nicely lowered resting heart rate, target sleep length and sleep score. Presumably Elsie Keto (mackerel in EVO salad last evening, 3 tsp EVO in dressing, <30 gms daily carb) may have played a part but colour me (very) sceptical. Could be a Starbucks and Mothership Waitrose Trumpington day. Waitrose have the best meaty spare ribs I've found anywhere. Enjoy your own version of super salmon salad day. Psalm 46 was a good start to mine.

I'll send you good wishes @ianpspurs

 

[Annb]

I don’t do prayers but will contemplate on your wellbeing and for a good outcome. Waitrose spare ribs sound marvelous. If only we had leveled up in order to have deserved such an emporium of wonder. Biofuel power stations throw out more pollutants than coal power stations - who knew!

Thinking about someone with kindly concern is pretty well the same thing as prayer.

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 6.9

Went out early to get some chilled food shopping because the day was heating up fast...
I had a nap when I got back.

Now to start the day again...
I've had bad backache the last few days. I think It came from sleeping in a slightly different position in bed. And I've pulled some muscles or something. Finally given in and taken Ibuprofen.

Nighttime wildlife videos
Badgers & a Cat wander through..
50 secs

Creative... finger black ink painting, with some detail using various Japanese Kuratake brushes and pens....

Have your best day today...

Take care...


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[Lamont D]

The housing arrived and have completed the work.
And in true Mrs L fashion, the need to help her, happenstance at the same time.
We managed to get around the lads without too much kerfuffle.
Sometimes just sometimes............!

Wet and very windy overnight bright but still windy this lunchtime, but it's not lunch. It is just after noon in the afternoon.

Not a good sleep last night.
I'm a bit lethargic, just a bad day.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
Gotta go.

 

[Lamont D]

Sending @ianpspurs best wishes.

 

[Lamont D]

Oh yeah, 6.8 again!!!

 

[ianpspurs]

Good afternoon all - and it is. CT scan from July 23rd showed disease stable - shrunk a tad from 2 years ago almost to the day. Actually on no meds or treatment for cancer and haven't been since late May. Next scan in October. God is good Utred. Thank you all for the prayers and good wishes. As @Annb says

Thinking about someone with kindly concern is pretty well the same thing as prayer.

or as the ASB puts it

Starbucks - tick. Shopped the "backside" out of Waitrose (including 2x Zoe 30+ daily - on offer - since gut health is a biggy with my oncologist) - if not now when? Do I actually need oysters? no, obviously not but we have a shucker and chain mail gloves and there's no telling if they will be needed in the next life. Samuel didn't tell Saul about that and Jesus was silent on that subject on the road to Emmaus. @gennepher hug for the back and cost of living for birds crisis but winner for the creative. @Annb hug for the arthritis pain. @Lamont D good news that housing have finished but hug for Mrs L's happenstance. Enjoy a song - of course I am.

 

[gennepher]

Good afternoon all - and it is. CT scan from July 23rd showed disease stable - shrunk a tad from 2 years ago almost to the day. Actually on no meds or treatment for cancer and haven't been since late May. Next scan in October. God is good Utred. Thank you all for the prayers and good wishes. As @Annb says

or as the ASB puts it
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Starbucks - tick. Shopped the backside out of Waitrose (including 2x Zoe 30+ daily - on offer - since gut health is a biggy with my oncologist) - if not now when? Do I actually need oysters? no obviously not but we have a shucker and chain mail gloves and there's no telling if they will be needed in the next life. Samuel didn't tell Saul about that and Jesus was silent on that subject on the road to Emmaus. @gennepher hug for the back and cost of living for birds crisis but winner for the creative. @Annb hug for the arthritis pain. @Lamont D good news that housing have finished but hug for Mrs L's happenstance. Enjoy the song - of course I am.

Thank you @ianpspurs
Glad all is okay as can be.

 

[Krystyna23040]

Good afternoon all - and it is. CT scan from July 23rd showed disease stable - shrunk a tad from 2 years ago almost to the day. Actually on no meds or treatment for cancer and haven't been since late May. Next scan in October. God is good Utred. Thank you all for the prayers and good wishes. As @Annb says

or as the ASB puts it
View attachment 69228
Starbucks - tick. Shopped the "backside" out of Waitrose (including 2x Zoe 30+ daily - on offer - since gut health is a biggy with my oncologist) - if not now when? Do I actually need oysters? no obviously not but we have a shucker and chain mail gloves and there's no telling if they will be needed in the next life. Samuel didn't tell Saul about that and Jesus was silent on that subject on the road to Emmaus. @gennepher hug for the back and cost of living for birds crisis but winner for the creative. @Annb hug for the arthritis pain. @Lamont D good news that housing have finished but hug for Mrs L's happenstance. Enjoy a song - of course I am.

Really good news @ianpspurs

 

[ianpspurs]

Really good news @ianpspurs

Thank you @Krystyna23040 - Waitrose also thought so A hush, hush top secret project I/we have been working on makes even more sense now.