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7.8 creeping up but I'm not too bothered with everything going on.
the new shower curtain and rail is now awaiting to be fixed (hopefully Thursday) as when Mrs L was washing, to avoid a stumbling fall, she grabbed the curtain and the rest is history.
I didn't .org so much because Mrs L avoided a fall.
then Mrs L decided that the appointment was not going to happen. Then couldn't find items of underwear suitable be used for some reason they have been packed away. Where?
I have no idea, nor Mrs L.
The rest of getting ready was just too much fun and plenty of vitriol towards me.
shoes or trainers or sandals, socks or not?
Taxi early, made him wait, as it was raining Mrs L didn't want to wear coat.....
Got to centre relatively early, Mrs L wasn't happy waiting. It should be at home......
Which home I asked?
Anyways, the appointment was as I was expecting. The specialist is awaiting social services as we are, confirming the prognosis of too much medication and lifestyle that impact or side effects of them to Mrs L 's memory. More help and assistance required and needed but when?
Mrs L asked to reduce her meds, but Mrs L wasn't playing and broke down. Consoled and a few tissues later. The team needed will be asked. Housing and respite mentioned again, awaiting social services. We will see you in about three months.
Of course this was a sumary, but it's another small step in the right direction. But it will take time.
The mental health nurse is back here on Friday.
I'm hoping for more help.
let's see.
cafe was closed. Darn!
a small taxi arrived outside and the driver struggled with the rollator. I ask you. Why are... etc?
Mrs L is having a short nap before tea (dinner) nice bit of chicken, I hope, roasting away.I
Kitchen duties await.
Best wishes.
I'm knackered!
 
@Lamont D

It's certainly not an easy journey, my friend.

But you are hitting every mark going to get the best help for Mrs L......Respect

I would in my mind, liken the waits , frustrating as they are to 'hospital' time

The hours and nights sent with either mum or dad, as we awaited a doctor to check, verify medicate & send us home or decide to keep either one in for a night or two


You can't possible measure time in normal time or you'd explode as promised minutes turn into hours .

I think the kids say "it is what it is"

For us old uns it's the pointless question of "how long is a piece of string."

Time in situations like seems critical to us, but is beyond our means to impact positively, sadly.

Best wishes everything mores forward at a suitable pace.
 
jjraak said:
@Lamont D

It's certainly not an easy journey, my friend.

But you are hitting every mark going to get the best help for Mrs L......Respect

I would in my mind, liken the waits , frustrating as they are to 'hospital' time

The hours and nights sent with either mum or dad, as we awaited a doctor to check, verify medicate & send us home or decide to keep either one in for a night or two


You can't possible measure time in normal time or you'd explode as promised minutes turn into hours .

I think the kids say "it is what it is"

For us old uns it's the pointless question of "how long is a piece of string."

Time in situations like seems critical to us, but is beyond our means to impact positively, sadly.

Best wishes everything mores forward at a suitable pace.
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Thanks again mate.
Sometimes, when I do get a chance like now, when Mrs L is comfortable for the time being and I can get a chance to relax a little, tho I'm on call, keeping an eye out so to speak. And chores are done. And yes the green bins are out, and the reminder for the window cleaner is done now. I have to get in touch for a big refuse collection, but that I can do in the morning, can't it?
This time goes so fast.
When I'm busy with Mrs L (behave!) the time drags and at times I am only wanting to relax again.
My time is precious to me. My me time is limited. And I believe, it can be too much at times and it's not only Mrs L needs respite, I do as well.
When Mrs L went out for a couple of hours. That time was almost wasted because I was at a loss of what to do with the time I had. I just didn't know how to. This time, that time, overtime, but yes time moves on.
I like the sporting metaphor of don't look back, look forward.
If you worry about what has gone, you can't concentrate on what is coming.
It is, what it is.
And tomorrow is another better day.
And there is one decision I'm going to make to myself.
My bed needs me quite soon!
Yes mate, it is not easy, it can be so hard on your mental strength, and as I've said. Maybe a return to counselling. Hopefully respite. And I can take the time to do something or whatever.
But that is for that day, until then.
Today #5 fractured his arm. If it wasn't for bad luck, we would have no luck at all!
Best wishes mate.
Had enough, gonna try to get Mrs L to bed.
One thing after another!
That is life!
 
Lamont D said:
Thanks again mate.
Sometimes, when I do get a chance like now, when Mrs L is comfortable for the time being and I can get a chance to relax a little, tho I'm on call, keeping an eye out so to speak. And chores are done. And yes the green bins are out, and the reminder for the window cleaner is done now. I have to get in touch for a big refuse collection, but that I can do in the morning, can't it?
This time goes so fast.
When I'm busy with Mrs L (behave!) the time drags and at times I am only wanting to relax again.
My time is precious to me. My me time is limited. And I believe, it can be too much at times and it's not only Mrs L needs respite, I do as well.
When Mrs L went out for a couple of hours. That time was almost wasted because I was at a loss of what to do with the time I had. I just didn't know how to. This time, that time, overtime, but yes time moves on.
I like the sporting metaphor of don't look back, look forward.
If you worry about what has gone, you can't concentrate on what is coming.
It is, what it is.
And tomorrow is another better day.
And there is one decision I'm going to make to myself.
My bed needs me quite soon!
Yes mate, it is not easy, it can be so hard on your mental strength, and as I've said. Maybe a return to counselling. Hopefully respite. And I can take the time to do something or whatever.
But that is for that day, until then.
Today #5 fractured his arm. If it wasn't for bad luck, we would have no luck at all!
Best wishes mate.
Had enough, gonna try to get Mrs L to bed.
One thing after another!
That is life!
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#5's injury is one bit of luck too many. Hope that heals soon, at least. The point of respite really is for your sake. Mrs L will be fine and cared for but the break is for you. Take care and be as good to yourself as you can.
 
dunelm said:
Good morning everyone from a breezy, sunny and cool start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north.
5.3 this a.m.
About 18 degrees here today but looks like it could be as high as 32 when I land in Bordeaux on Thursday - aaaagh!
Art bit - ink and bleach about 5” x 1”
Hope that everyone are cool cats today. I best make koffy and get on with the day.
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Lovely and cool here today @dunelm

A very interesting panoramic painting... I like it very much...
 
Fbg 6.7

This is another of my paintings that I found tidying up....it is a big one...A3

Cooler today...much better...rained all day. Definitely cooled off the attic space, so now bungalow is cooler at night...

Night night

Sweet dreams...

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gennepher said:
Fbg 6.7

This is another of my paintings that I found tidying up....it is a big one...A3

Cooler today...much better...rained all day. Definitely cooled off the attic space, so now bungalow is cooler at night...

Night night

Sweet dreams...

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Oh what treasures to be found when tidying up!
 
Lamont D said:
Thanks again mate.
Sometimes, when I do get a chance like now, when Mrs L is comfortable for the time being and I can get a chance to relax a little, tho I'm on call, keeping an eye out so to speak. And chores are done. And yes the green bins are out, and the reminder for the window cleaner is done now. I have to get in touch for a big refuse collection, but that I can do in the morning, can't it?
This time goes so fast.
When I'm busy with Mrs L (behave!) the time drags and at times I am only wanting to relax again.
My time is precious to me. My me time is limited. And I believe, it can be too much at times and it's not only Mrs L needs respite, I do as well.
When Mrs L went out for a couple of hours. That time was almost wasted because I was at a loss of what to do with the time I had. I just didn't know how to. This time, that time, overtime, but yes time moves on.
I like the sporting metaphor of don't look back, look forward.
If you worry about what has gone, you can't concentrate on what is coming.
It is, what it is.
And tomorrow is another better day.
And there is one decision I'm going to make to myself.
My bed needs me quite soon!
Yes mate, it is not easy, it can be so hard on your mental strength, and as I've said. Maybe a return to counselling. Hopefully respite. And I can take the time to do something or whatever.
But that is for that day, until then.
Today #5 fractured his arm. If it wasn't for bad luck, we would have no luck at all!
Best wishes mate.
Had enough, gonna try to get Mrs L to bed.
One thing after another!
That is life!
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#5 fracture - hope it’s a clean one and heals well.
 
Good morning everyone on a splendidly cool and damp start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north.
5.2 this a.m.
A bag to pack - to go under the seat in the aircraft - mainly tea bags for my mum and my meds. I need to check in I suppose and see what seat I have been allocated on the flying cigar tube.
Another bag, an overnight bag for tonight. Should be in Birmingham in time to greet the grandchildren coming out of school.
Hope your day goes as well as it can go. Be fascinated with the ordinary. I am watching Mr and Mrs Blackbird taking full advantage of the now rain softened ground while enjoying the quiet and the taste and smell of a freshly brewed koffy.
 
Morning all from a cool start to Wednesday in L.A. on another unknown Fbg day - high 4s seems likely from the last sensor's readings but the actual number is one of those known unknowns. @dunelm I wish you safe, stress free journeys. Greeting grandchildren from school is heaven in the ordinary - up there with Marmite and homegrown tomato sandwiches on rye bread. @gennepher thank you for sharing the wonderful creative and good news on the bungalow being cooler. @Lamont D hug for #5's fracture and the general situation despite the impact on you. As Rod the Mod says, you wear it well but there inevitably comes a point. For those enjoying cooler days I am happy for you. For myself today seems like most UK summer's days as I have known them for 7 decades. Very Rhod Gilbert - how old were you before you were told you could take your cagoule off?. Enjoy Wednesday. More known unknowns await, possibly with some unknown unknowns
 
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BG at 03.25 today was 6.2. Up a bit to 6.4, but that's where it has stayed ever since. However, now that I have had my dentist appointment, I can have something to eat. We'll see where that leads.

Dentist is because I am having a new false plate made - the previous one broke and has been repaired but I don't trust it to last me out. So - today was the first of 4 appointments. The next is in September, that's the earliest they can fit me in. After that - who knows? I might have the new teeth to eat my Christmas dinner, if I get around to having one. However, the dentist says I need to talk to my GP because she thinks I have some deficiencies (not to mention mental ones). Chance would be a fine thing.
 
Annb said:
BG at 03.25 today was 6.2. Up a bit to 6.4, but that's where it has stayed ever since. However, now that I have had my dentist appointment, I can have something to eat. We'll see where that leads.

Dentist is because I am having a new false plate made - the previous one broke and has been repaired but I don't trust it to last me out. So - today was the first of 4 appointments. The next is in September, that's the earliest they can fit me in. After that - who knows? I might have the new teeth to eat my Christmas dinner, if I get around to having one. However, the dentist says I need to talk to my GP because she thinks I have some deficiencies (not to mention mental ones). Chance would be a fine thing.
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Progress of a sort @Annb so that is positive. Your mental capacity always seems fine to me. Access to doctors is so variable across the UK. I filled in an online request at 7.20 am last Friday and had an online consultation by 9.05 with a prescription to collect by lunchtime. Not related to cancer as this is all dealt with at Addenbrookes, Cambridge. JKP and MIL also receive great service. So many here seem to be unable to get good access to doctors or prescriptions. Pharmacy2U has worked well for me.
 
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Good morning all. My fbs this morning was 9.1 after I had been up to the bathroom to wash my hands. I ate a generally good diet yesterday. My only treat mid afternoon was a small banana but I wasn't feeling 100% so that may have raised my levels too. Just had a salad lunch then off for my Wednesday walking group. I haven't been on this one before so the route will be different. It is described as a 2 mile walk followed by tea and biscuits so that means a black tea for me! At least the weather is not as humid now. Best wishes to you all. :)
 
Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen.
Far too many posts too catch up on. But I do wish you all well.

My treatment regimen is such that reporting my blood sugars is totally pointless. Medics, don’t you just love them, I have only another two or three months of this.

Now where did I leave my weapon of choice?
As a special treat Mrs J has made me a fried egg sarnie. Forbidden food, but still a treat, one just has too say praises for Mrs J cannot be be said from a high enough point. Looking after me and looking after me.
 
alf_Josiah said:
Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen.
Far too many posts too catch up on. But I do wish you all well.

My treatment regimen is such that reporting my blood sugars is totally pointless. Medics, don’t you just love them, I have only another two or three months of this.

Now where did I leave my weapon of choice?
As a special treat Mrs J has made me a fried egg sarnie. Forbidden food, but still a treat, one just has too say praises for Mrs J cannot be be said from a high enough point. Looking after me and looking after me.
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Wonderful to hear from you Alf. Fbg whilst undergoing your treatment is, as you say, meaningless. A fried egg sarnie and the love and care of Mrs A J is priceless. Both of you take care. For what it is worth, my thoughts and prayers are with you on this journey. God bless you both.
 
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alf_Josiah said:
Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen.
Far too many posts too catch up on. But I do wish you all well.

My treatment regimen is such that reporting my blood sugars is totally pointless. Medics, don’t you just love them, I have only another two or three months of this.

Now where did I leave my weapon of choice?
As a special treat Mrs J has made me a fried egg sarnie. Forbidden food, but still a treat, one just has too say praises for Mrs J cannot be be said from a high enough point. Looking after me and looking after me.
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I totally agree about your FBG, it is irrelevant in the big scheme of things.
Mrs J indeed needs high praise and deserves it from the likes of us old farts.
Mrs L deserves a Victoria cross for putting up with this reprobate.
I sometimes wonder, if it is my fault that her rememberitis is so bad, as has been suggested, it could be diagnosed as selective amnesia?
Get better soonest mate.
I enjoy your outlook on life!
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.7

This is another of my paintings that I found tidying up....it is a big one...A3

Cooler today...much better...rained all day. Definitely cooled off the attic space, so now bungalow is cooler at night...

Night night

Sweet dreams...

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That is such a beautiful painting @gennepher
 
Annb said:
#5's injury is one bit of luck too many. Hope that heals soon, at least. The point of respite really is for your sake. Mrs L will be fine and cared for but the break is for you. Take care and be as good to yourself as you can.
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It's not easy and I'm trying, and it is very trying!
#5 is of course using the injury to exploit endless sympathy and getting his mother to be his personal servant or slave!
 
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