It is devastating. Healing takes time, and it hurts.
And that photo is absolutely brilliant!
It is devastating. Healing takes time, and it hurts.We're all devastated, particularly the boys. The eldest is hanging by a thread, and the younger bottled it up until this morning. You really could not meet a nicer natured dog. I really loved this photo of eldest grandson and Lincoln from probably about 9 years ago. We've got loads of humorous photos of him. He sure knew how to pose for the camera.
I know.Sounds like a good plan, but I'd be happier if you had someone with you, or on the bank. My T1 friend who wild swims never goes alone, even if its just her non swimming partner watching from the shore.
At least tell someone when you start and when you finish, please? I know you can do it, but we both know what a cantankerous , awkward beast T1 can beI know.
I contemplated asking Astrid to come along or walk with me, there's a bike path right next to the canal although it's hardly visible because of the growth on the banks.
But it's a freedom thing. For the past 8 years, if you'd have asked me what bothers me most about diabetes, not having the freedom to swim when I want to would always have been in my top 5, and often at number 1 or 2.
And I found I'm really starting to enjoy being alone with my swimming, the birds, and the occasional passer-by. So I decided I want to do this alone.
For what it's worth, I will be able to crawl on the banks at most places, even if it is through bushes and likely nettles, and people use that path, especially during the weekend. They usually don't see me, but I hear them, and they're only a shout away.
Will do, promise!At least tell someone when you start and when you finish, please? I know you can do it, but we both know what a cantankerous , awkward beast T1 can be
Will you let us know when you have completed the swim? We worry about you and want to be sure you come to no harm. But good on you for doing it - even if I do think you're mad!Will do, promise!
I can do that without feeling frustrated.
Of course I will!Will you let us know when you have completed the swim? We worry about you and want to be sure you come to no harm. But good on you for doing it - even if I do think you're mad!
What a smashing photo! @maglil55. Thank you for sharing it with us.We're all devastated, particularly the boys. The eldest is hanging by a thread, and the younger bottled it up until this morning. You really could not meet a nicer natured dog. I really loved this photo of eldest grandson and Lincoln from probably about 9 years ago. We've got loads of humorous photos of him. He sure knew how to pose for the camera. View attachment 69655
Great photo, such a tug on the heart losing a much loved pet,looks like he has had a great lifeWe're all devastated, particularly the boys. The eldest is hanging by a thread, and the younger bottled it up until this morning. You really could not meet a nicer natured dog. I really loved this photo of eldest grandson and Lincoln from probably about 9 years ago. We've got loads of humorous photos of him. He sure knew how to pose for the camera. View attachment 69655
Enjoy your adventureOf course I will!
Having to get up once in the night is no joke let alone four times! @MrsA2.The water tablets I'm on to stop my eye swelling meant I was up for a wee 4 times in the night! And was very thirsty. So glad there's only one more day of them
Went to local "builders caff" for breakfast. A very good 3 egg omelette with ham, mushrooms and cheese, and extra bacon on the side. Was very filling so easy to skip lunch.
Walked the long way home (25 minutes)
Caught up with some of the neighbours, one pair have been walking in Switzerland. The one on end of life care is still hanging on but with support from family and hospice. His wife is amazing.
D: fish pie with a topping of caulifower mash.
Bg has been higher than it should be all day. Putting it down to yesterday's chocolate binge and less than usual exercise and activity
Ooh butter chicken burgers sound different,how do you make them?Another helping of the pork and cabbage from last night for breakfast.
Lots to be cooked today - the chicken and sausages that Neil bought were right on their use by date. Have to do something with them both so they don't go off. Just shoved the sausages in the oven and will use them as and when but will cut some up and make a porky casserole with the remaining pork chop and cabbage. Intending to make butter chicken burgers with the chicken - hope I don't run out of steam too soon. Also have to finish some dishes I was intending to take to a church thing tomorrow, but it has been delayed by a day so I have a little time in hand there - jewelled cauliflower rice (with coconut) and a roasted Mediterranean vegetable mixture.
I didn't go yet, the mail didn't deliver my tow float yesterday and I was wise enough to not go without it.@Antje77 did you go, are you back?
Butter chicken burgers. An experiment. 500g minced chicken thigh meat, a big dollop of fresh butter because the meat was pretty well fat free, finely chopped onion, another dollop of tomato puree, chicken bouillon powder, ready mixed curry spices and salt to taste (fried off a tiny bit first to check the flavouring and had to add some more spice). Mixed it all together with my hands (very messy job), shaped into 4 big burgers, chilled for about 20 minutes and then fried in a little olive oil to caramelise the outside before putting them in the oven for 10 minutes to finish off. In the end I didn't feel like eating anything after breakfast so I will have one of the patties with a fried egg on with some slices of tomato, for breakfast tomorrow and put the rest in the freezer. So I haven't eaten any of it yet, but the tiny sample was pretty good.Ooh butter chicken burgers sound different,how do you make them?
On holiday in Cornwall atm, lots of rain today, could nearly do some wild swimming outside the apartment and copy @Antje77 .On the plus side,dinner at Rick Stein‘s Cornish Arms tonight, so looking forward to seafood of some kind.
Sounds like a lovely neighbourhood @MrsA2 with lots of longstanding residents.Then the sad news our other neighbour passed away. He had Parkinsons among other things. His wife has nursed him at home for 4 years. She and their grown children were all there.
Even though expected, its still affected us all so a couple of other neighbours came in for tea, chat and company. We've been here 26 years, them all at least 20 years longer. One lady has lived here since 1955.
It is! I just wish more could stay standing longerSounds like a lovely neighbourhood @MrsA2 with lots of longstanding residents.
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