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

[SlimLizzy]

27.10
9.27am FBG 5.4
@ianpspurs congratulations on the special wedding anniversary. Beautiful cake too.
@Krystyna23040 glad to read that both you and Mr K are finally testing negative, but more importantly feeling better.

It's a day of contrasts.
First clocks went back, so woke to glorious sunshine.
Son2 has a birthday today. Primed MrSlim to get card etc. Hope he did.
But also being a birthday it's impossible to forget that it was this day we took Errant to the vet for the last time.
On a happier note, yesterday my phone whinging about storage prompted a look through photos and I found a few of him. None of my favourites, which i carefully collected together into a file that has apparently ceased to exist.
Anyway here he is looking a bit squinty, perhaps a reaction to the flash, normally he had big, wide open eyes.

And here relaxing in the sunshine. I remember quite clearly, I was sitting next to him reading when I took this photo, but not what I was reading at the time. This was during confinement when he was my constant companion.

I am so happy to have found these photos.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen.

Blood sugars this morning were 5.1

Congratulations on the wedding anniversary and also to the recovery from covid posters.

Unfortunately I have a multitude of clocks to play around with, then later this morning cleaning the middle patio, while drinking koffy. What is that pop song from a few years ago? I think it was named clocks.

Stay safe, stay in bed till spring…..

Clocks, by a group called Coldplay.

 

[ianpspurs]

Clocks, by a group called Coldplay.

Stop procrastinating and get thee to the dueling piste or forever be known as a bolter Here's the song - I believe the popular musical group known as Coldplay are what the cognoscenti refer to as Marmite M'lud.- a reference to a spread made primarily from an extract of brewers yeast. It is popular amongst the lower orders but also, it was once rumoured, in a rye bread sandwich with tomato our King favoured. Now, chop chop Alfredo my seconds can't wait all day they've a drag hunt to attend later. You Wokerati have spoiled the traditional hunting of the uneatable by the unspeakable.

 

[ianpspurs]

Good morning everyone on a bright and sunny start to the first day of fuel conservation time - will it actually work for the first time this year since it came into being. Governments and crazy people are the only folk who keep on repeating things that don’t work in the feint hope that this time it will be different. Now is the winter of our disco tent and all that. Art bit - something simple for a lazy day. Hope your day is a sunny one but wrap up warm - it’s all a con. Best make koffy.

Thank you for sharing another example of your splendid artistic skills and the houmous (red pepper for you?) Richard III reference - or as some despicable cads call him *ick the **it. Well, one does usually offer crudites with humourous but never double dip, it is so plebian. I thought of you as I read this, would likely make a true man of the North spontaneously combust. Now I must away to the duel then come back and put on my party frock.
Oh, I'm back from the duel - anyone heard from Alf, it was misty there?

 

[dunelm]

Thank you for sharing another example of your splendid artistic skills and the houmous (red pepper for you?) Richard III reference - or as some despicable cads call him *ick the **it. Well, one does usually offer crudites with humourous but never double dip, it is so plebian. I thought of you as I read this, would likely make a true man of the North spontaneously combust. Now I must away to the duel then come back and put on my party frock.

NB: Anyone thinking I have shared images of myself and JKP should note the following: IRL JKP is a 6 foot 2 male and I'm 5 foot 4; the groom is nearly smiling and there are seriously no photos in existence, including school ones, of me smiling; I have never had a beard - can't vouch for JKP before we met; do I seem like a man likely to be given to any kind of PDA? - otherwise a perfect likeness of us but they are from a distant cousin's wedding so knock yourselves out using that as our identity. Oh, I'm back from the duel - anyone heard from Alf, it was misty there?

Thank you @ianpspurs - absolute scandal people skimming off of Gordon Brown’s £250 child fund - bah! Humbug!

 

[dogslife]

Morning all on the morning after the night when time stood still, heralding in a season which is for some truly SAD. There does seem to be no coincidence that all major religions have festivals of light and those of the two most tightly linked Abrahamic ones are now celebrated close together. Thank you to all who gave congratulations and good wishes for our anniversary, which is actually today. Attached is a cake I didn't get up specially to make; #3 son's Lithuanian partner has a friend, same nationality, who makes cakes. She made one for JKP's birthday in April. They are far less sweet than the UK ones. The inside looks wonderful, I'll post pictures later - after the duel on the common @Lamont D. DRS and VAR will both be there as this is a EuroDuel 2025 qualifier Interesting question which perplexed my grandchildren: what was your first dance Nanny and Granddad? AFAIR that wasn't a thing back in 1984 - anyone else remember differently? This wouldn't have been our choice but fits well with the day and @jjraak's beautiful and moving post#83,064 More celebrations here today and heartfelt wishes for you all to have your best Sunday.

Congratulations and happy anniversary. Enjoy your special day.

 

[ianpspurs]

Congratulations and happy anniversary. Enjoy your special day.

Thank you and wonderful to hear from you. Hope you are well.

 

[Lamont D]

Morning all on the morning after the night when time stood still, heralding in a season which is for some truly SAD. There does seem to be no coincidence that all major religions have festivals of light and those of the two most tightly linked Abrahamic ones are now celebrated close together. Thank you to all who gave congratulations and good wishes for our anniversary, which is actually today. Attached is a cake I didn't get up specially to make; #3 son's Lithuanian partner has a friend, same nationality, who makes cakes. She made one for JKP's birthday in April. They are far less sweet than the UK ones. The inside looks wonderful, I'll post pictures later - after the duel on the common @Lamont D. DRS and VAR will both be there as this is a EuroDuel 2025 qualifier Interesting question which perplexed my grandchildren: what was your first dance Nanny and Granddad? AFAIR that wasn't a thing back in 1984 - anyone else remember differently? This wouldn't have been our choice but fits well with the day and @jjraak's beautiful and moving post#83,064 More celebrations here today and heartfelt wishes for you all to have your best Sunday.

A full report @ianpspurs please.
Our first dance was when Mrs L and I met at a night club.
What is AFAIR?
Just hope your slice of cake was minimalist.

 

[Lamont D]

6.6
Dry and cool out there, breezy.
The sun was out trying but failed. Cloudy from West to East.

One of those things that rises my hackles.
Is the recent news, that a children's charitable organisation called Zoe's place.
Was told that if the money wasn't there for paying bills by November, it would have to close.
The reason was the previous government reduced the amount significantly it gave to the three child hospices in the country (England)
The other reasons were power costs and maintenance.

I have so many questions about this.
It is in this country, a complete and utter disgrace, that a hospice has to pay multinational companies money.
That any government would cut spending.
That the begging bowl has to come out.
And a lot more.

The good news was the response from the public.
I do believe that the hospice has achieved the first goal, it won't close.
But it still needs donations.

Bestest Sunday church clothes for anniversaries.
And bestest wishes you lot.

 

[gennepher]

Good morning everyone on a bright and sunny start to the first day of fuel conservation time - will it actually work for the first time this year since it came into being. Governments and crazy people are the only folk who keep on repeating things that don’t work in the feint hope that this time it will be different. Now is the winter of our disco tent and all that. Art bit - something simple for a lazy day. Hope your day is a sunny one but wrap up warm - it’s all a con. Best make koffy.

I love this Art Bit @dunelm
It was warm earlier but it is now gone cold...

 

[dunelm]

I love this Art Bit @dunelm
It was warm earlier but it is now gone cold...

Thank you @gennepher - same here with the weather but we did get the clothes dry in the weak sunshine thanks to a bit of help from a handy breeze.

 

[Krystyna23040]

Glad you both test negative now @Krystyna23040
Enjoy the day today!

Thank you @gennepher. The sunlight through the trees at Gooderstone Water Gardens was magical.

It was also lovely to meet the people who run the cafe and the 2 regular craft stalls. They have become friends over the years - so it was nice to see them as they close the cafe and stalls until April.

 

[Krystyna23040]

27.10
9.27am FBG 5.4
@ianpspurs congratulations on the special wedding anniversary. Beautiful cake too.
@Krystyna23040 glad to read that both you and Mr K are finally testing negative, but more importantly feeling better.

It's a day of contrasts.
First clocks went back, so woke to glorious sunshine.
Son2 has a birthday today. Primed MrSlim to get card etc. Hope he did.
But also being a birthday it's impossible to forget that it was this day we took Errant to the vet for the last time.
On a happier note, yesterday my phone whinging about storage prompted a look through photos and I found a few of him. None of my favourites, which i carefully collected together into a file that has apparently ceased to exist.
Anyway here he is looking a bit squinty, perhaps a reaction to the flash, normally he had big, wide open eyes.
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And here relaxing in the sunshine. I remember quite clearly, I was sitting next to him reading when I took this photo, but not what I was reading at the time. This was during confinement when he was my constant companion.
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I am so happy to have found these photos.

Really lovely photos of Errant @SlimLizzy. I am so pleased you found them.

Thank you - yes it is so good to feel better with all the tiredness gone.

 

[Lamont D]

Fireworks at the stadium........ And it's absolutely bucketing down.
Hope they don't get too wet!

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 6.8
Nighttime wildlife videos
Two Badgers - Ma & Pa Badger

On Instagram

gennepher on Instagram: "Two Badgers - Ma & Pa Badgers. These two badgers have been coming together since the beginning of 2023. Last year they had two cubs - I called them Girl Badger and Boy Badger (but obviously I have no idea what sex they were).

5 likes, 0 comments - gennepher on October 26, 2024: "Two Badgers - Ma & Pa Badgers. These two badgers have been coming together since the beginning of 2023. Last year they had two cubs - I called them Girl Badger and Boy Badger (but obviously I have no idea what sex they were). Boy badger...

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And the same vid on TikTok
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Creative - another castle in my garden....

I needed a nap this afternoon, but I realised I would be waking up as it was getting dark, and so I didn't have my much needed nap, and pushed through. That was not a good idea because now I feel sick because I am overtired...

I will have to structure tomorrow differently....I hate these clock changes...

It was sunny first thing but then the sun disappeared and it started getting cold...

It's 6pm...I'll try for a nap now...got the electric blanket on...

Sweet dreams...

It took me 45mins to get this photo attached....!!!...it was just my addled brain...

 

[dogslife]

Thank you and wonderful to hear from you. Hope you are well.

Hello there@ianpspurs. I still check in most days to see how everyone is getting along but haven't had much of interest to post for a while. Since losing mum earlier this year we have had two more family funerals. We are both reasonably well for a couple of oldies thank you! LOL My HbA1c has reduced from the 90's to the 55 which is good but I am waiting for a hospital appointment at the Endocrinology department for another condition. We still take part in group walking twice per week which is helping in many ways. Sending best wishes to you and all.

 

[jjraak]

haven't had much of interest to post for a while.

I'd politely disagree.

Your walking posts must have one or two Pics that's worthy of comment, even if it's just seeing another part of this sceptered isle.

We have all posted in what likely seems irrelevant or mundane to us at times, because "that's what everybody does around here".

Yet none of us with few exceptions ARE from around here, ( wherever that is )

I think you'd be surprised how the little bits of our daily lives that we share, can lighten up someone else's day.
I know mine is by the multi varied topics and creatives many share on here.


But of course that choice is always yours to make.

I think you might find most of us very supportive whatever you posted., imho.

Hugs for the funerals, and of course you've barely begun the mourning process for mum .

Best wishes to you both.
Sounds like you are both doing very well.

 

[Krystyna23040]

Late afternoon started putting away all my lightweight summer clothes and swapping then with my really thick winter jumpers etc.

About a third of my wardrobe never goes into storage because I wear those clothes on cold summer days or warm winter days.

So I am now ready for winter - whatever the weather.

 

[LivingLightly]

My husband looked after my father while I was at work but found it quite distressing because my father only seemed to remember his youth and his mother, but nobody else. He became quite aggressive towards my husband and thought everyone was a character from his past. He thought I was my mother. A few years later, my husband succumbed to a form of dementia and, eventually, forgot everything except one sister and his mother. When upset he would call for Alice, his sister. Nobody else would do, but Alice lived 300 miles away and couldn't come to him. Alternatively, he wanted his, long dead, mother. I took retirement from my job but he had no idea who I was, or either of his sons; even shunned me. It hurt. We did all we could to care for him but he was not happy in those last years and there was nothing we could do to make him happy. He would listen when I sang for him, but that's all.

Dementia is cruel and I always thought that, at least the patient would be happy in their own world. The best that could be said for my husband was that he was comfortable and well cared for. Nevertheless, I wanted to hang on to him for as long as possible and was devastated when he died.

Yes, dementia is cruel @Annb. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Sunday's FBG 4.8 mmol/l on waking at 6.00 am.

 

[LivingLightly]

Yes, dementia is cruel @Annb. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Sunday's FBG 4.8 mmol/l on waking at 6.00 am.

My late mother was diagnosed with mixed vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease. She experienced lucid periods, but those were when she was at her most disturbed.

Sunday's FBG 4.8 mmol/l on waking at 6.00 am.