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

ianpspurs said:

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.

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ianpspurs said:

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

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dunelm said:

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.

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dunelm said:

Smashing

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LivingLightly said:

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

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dunelm said:

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.

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ianpspurs said:

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.

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SlimLizzy said:

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.

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SlimLizzy said:

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.

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gennepher said:

Great architectural trees... @dunelm

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Lamont D said:

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

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dunelm said:

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.

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dunelm said:

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

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