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

Thank you @ianpspurs
Glad all is okay as can be.
Thank you @gennepher. Weight/bmi, sats level, heart rate and BP all good according to the medical team. I dad a chance catch up with a nurse from the small local outreach clinic I used to attend - lovely Greek lady. Just awaiting the full bloods feedback which should drop in overnight/early tomorrow. No scheduled visits until November. You take care.
 
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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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These are really wonderful, smashing - such fun with those new brushes and pens
 
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 a song - of course I am.
Very good news @ianpspurs. Zoe30+, so on trend. Do sprinkle on your oysters and let us know ;)
 
Very good news @ianpspurs. Zoe30+, so on trend. Do sprinkle on your oysters and let us know ;)
Thanks @dunelm. The Zoe30+ won't be for oysters, probably use as a salad topping - if I ever learn to enjoy salad :playful: . Lemon/plain or something simple. This may be a goer although certain dwellers of the D and D Norf and N Norfolk are possibly more apt considering the moniker. I'm ever so 'umble Mr Copperfield as someone is wont to say, forget who :playful:
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Thanks @dunelm. The Zoe30+ won't be for oysters, probably use as a salad topping - if I ever learn to enjoy salad :playful: . Lemon/plain or something simple. This may be a goer although dwellers of the D and D Norf and N Norfolk are possibly more apt considering the moniker :playful:
Had oysters in Spain a couple of weeks ago - just a squeeze of lemon - smashing. My French brother in law used to make oysters-Rockerfella - I wasn’t blown over to be honest but didn’t tell him. Such a wonderful man.
 
Had oysters in Spain a couple of weeks ago - just a squeeze of lemon - smashing. My French brother in law used to make oysters-Rockerfella - I wasn’t blown over to be honest but didn’t tell him. Such a wonderful man.
Lemon it is then (always was going to be), unwaxed Amalfi obviously :D Anyhow, Obadiah, aren't those guys the D and D Waitrose? :playful:
 
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 a song - of course I am.
I thank you sir for that song, however not my cup of tea musically.
but I get the reasons.

this time forty years ago, I was in a maternity ward, (no don't go anywhere near what you are thinking) I was watching the Olympics, which was on the television, the suite for dad's was new! This was the day that Daley Thompson won in L.A. It was in the early hours that my middle lad was born, my third.
So to celebrate, match tmorrow, and the lads can have a scoop of two, I'll be having tea. Except the younger ones of course.......
can't believe it's forty years!

Watching a couple of ex players on the television now. On the new sky +
tHe footie's back yay!

The wind has been crazy this afternoon, quite a few flowers have lost their flowering petals, but the sun was warm, managed a couple of hours in the garden. Lots of early autumn leaves in the front garden.

Early bed I think.

Have a wonderful weekend you lot, do something that you enjoy.

There is a song, wish I could download through my pad.
But it does my sum up my feelings, about you lot,
When I need to rant, to have a chuckle, a bit of a gossip, catch up, or tell about my day.
It was a song by my favourite Motown group...... The Originals.
And even though I am not a believer, no, not The Monkees tune.
It's called.....'God Bless Whoever Sent You '
The next line is.......'I Really Needed You'.

Thanks for putting up with me!

My best wishes to you lot as always.
 
I thank you sir for that song, however not my cup of tea musically.
but I get the reasons.

this time forty years ago, I was in a maternity ward, (no don't go anywhere near what you are thinking) I was watching the Olympics, which was on the television, the suite for dad's was new! This was the day that Daley Thompson won in L.A. It was in the early hours that my middle lad was born, my third.
So to celebrate, match tmorrow, and the lads can have a scoop of two, I'll be having tea. Except the younger ones of course.......
can't believe it's forty years!

Watching a couple of ex players on the television now. On the new sky +
tHe footie's back yay!

The wind has been crazy this afternoon, quite a few flowers have lost their flowering petals, but the sun was warm, managed a couple of hours in the garden. Lots of early autumn leaves in the front garden.

Early bed I think.

Have a wonderful weekend you lot, do something that you enjoy.

There is a song, wish I could download through my pad.
But it does my sum up my feelings, about you lot,
When I need to rant, to have a chuckle, a bit of a gossip, catch up, or tell about my day.
It was a song by my favourite Motown group...... The Originals.
And even though I am not a believer, no, not The Monkees tune.
It's called.....'God Bless Whoever Sent You '
The next line is.......'I Really Needed You'.

Thanks for putting up with me!

My best wishes to you lot as always.
Precious memories from forty years ago. Many happy returns tomorrow to your middle lad, enjoy the football tonight and tomorrow - new precious memories to be made. We don't put up with you, we learn from and are inspired by you. Now I've said that you'll have to get a bigger hat. La:D
 
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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.
Good news Ian.
 
Judith’s sister died suddenly this morning we are in shock she was such a lovely lady.
Much sympathy to you and Judith for both the loss and the shock. Death is never easy and being unexpected makes it more difficult. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
 
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."
We enjoy Teifi @JohnEGreen, an organic, unpasteurised cow's milk cheese with a complexity of flavour that to my mind makes it irresistible.

I first discovered Teifi, pronounced Tavey, at Neal's Yard Dairy in Covent Garden some years ago. It made an instant impression and has become a firm favourite.


Friday's FBG 4.7 mmol on waking at 6.00 am.
 
Hope it all goes well
All went well with the arrival, meal, games and bedtime for little ones. However just as adults were retiring an unexpected incident of projectile vomiting caused chaos for a considerable time.
You try stripping the bed entirely, mopping the floor and remaking the (double) bed in the dark while being as quiet as possible so as not to wake the sleeping baby.
Meanwhile mother is bathing the vomit covered child who is howling at the indignity and refusing to have his hair washed...
Things can only get better from here.
 
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.
That's the best news possible @ianpspurs. Sounds as though all is well as can be.
 
Recent FBG
5.4
5 3
Yesterday 5.7
The girls are delightful. So grown up now at 12 and nearly 14 (birthday end of the month)
The baby an absolute star, smiley and almost walking.
The little boy is fun, full of energy. Constant demands of "play with me" but so loud! Mum says he has no volume control.
Day out at local market and park much enjoyed by all who attended. MrSlim is still in considerable pain from his ribs. Exacerbated by spending two mornings mechanicing the mower, taking off the deck to fit a new drive belt and then jolting himself about on it for a couple of hours once it was fixed.
He says he is getting depressed at his slow recovery. It's been less than two weeks since he fell! Playing Molkkï with the children exhausts him. Anything more strenuous is out of the question.
I don't think watching all those super fit athletes at the Olympics is helping.
The horde departed late morning. Camping trip with cousins.
For about an hour it was peaceful, then it was too quiet. They will be returning here on the 13th. Just in time to celebrate a first birthday.
 
Recent FBG
5.4
5 3
Yesterday 5.7
The girls are delightful. So grown up now at 12 and nearly 14 (birthday end of the month)
The baby an absolute star, smiley and almost walking.
The little boy is fun, full of energy. Constant demands of "play with me" but so loud! Mum says he has no volume control.
Day out at local market and park much enjoyed by all who attended. MrSlim is still in considerable pain from his ribs. Exacerbated by spending two mornings mechanicing the mower, taking off the deck to fit a new drive belt and then jolting himself about on it for a couple of hours once it was fixed.
He says he is getting depressed at his slow recovery. It's been less than two weeks since he fell! Playing Molkkï with the children exhausts him. Anything more strenuous is out of the question.
I don't think watching all those super fit athletes at the Olympics is helping.
The horde departed late morning. Camping trip with cousins.
For about an hour it was peaceful, then it was too quiet. They will be returning here on the 13th. Just in time to celebrate a first birthday.
MrSlim does need to take it easy @SlimLizzy

Sounds like you are all having a great time.
Happy birthday for the little one when they come back.
 
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