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Morning seal team D.

A dive into the meter of mirth got me to 6.2 fathoms ..more then happy with that.

Think last night's gym had something to do with it .

Oh, and Saw an interesting article on how to best utilise the gym for those, like myself returning after a long lay off or perhaps starting a new years resolution.

Might be of use to anyone with family member perhaps struggling to motivate themselves after a new years start.?

Link.

As to other things, physically I think I'm about as good as I can expect at this moment in time.

Far from where I hoped to be close on 14 months on, but I think I'm coming to terms with that .

And it's been a work in progress, so I've noticed improvements.

But Mentally I think I might have stagnated from overcoming the 'intrusive' thoughts that led to some torrid nights of sleep .

So it's kind of snuck up on me, that mentally I am improving.

I say that, as I offered Lauren a lift into work
(Taking the furry nephew in, but train strikes etc she expects what is running to be busier then usual, and that can set Frankie on edge, which embarrasses her )

It was a Beautiful clear day here in the Capital.
A little bit Nippy but not too cold.

So with that backdrop in mind, on way back, I realised I now feel comfortable driving again (car).

( Been driving as soon as I was able to after the accident.
Broken left hand, broken right shoulder, broken leg permitting)

But it's only today I realise I AM now comfortable driving .

Previously if anything happened I was stranded, reliant on the rescue services, AA & the good will of others.

But today I feel that's not the case anymore.

Fit enough to get out of car if a bump occurs and manage the situation civilly, do some basics if car has an issue, & likely even change a tyre IF miles from civilisation..(please don't let that tempt fate :wideyed: )

So a long post just to say .....
"I'm in a good place today "

Hope the same applies to all of you.
And if not today, hopefully tomorrow or real soon.

Take care all.
So pleased to hear this@jjraak.:)
 
Just lovely!
Thank you very much @Annb
Morning seal team D.

A dive into the meter of mirth got me to 6.2 fathoms ..more then happy with that.

Think last night's gym had something to do with it .

Oh, and Saw an interesting article on how to best utilise the gym for those, like myself returning after a long lay off or perhaps starting a new years resolution.

Might be of use to anyone with family member perhaps struggling to motivate themselves after a new years start.?

Link.

As to other things, physically I think I'm about as good as I can expect at this moment in time.

Far from where I hoped to be close on 14 months on, but I think I'm coming to terms with that .

And it's been a work in progress, so I've noticed improvements.

But Mentally I think I might have stagnated from overcoming the 'intrusive' thoughts that led to some torrid nights of sleep .

So it's kind of snuck up on me, that mentally I am improving.

I say that, as I offered Lauren a lift into work
(Taking the furry nephew in, but train strikes etc she expects what is running to be busier then usual, and that can set Frankie on edge, which embarrasses her )

It was a Beautiful clear day here in the Capital.
A little bit Nippy but not too cold.

So with that backdrop in mind, on way back, I realised I now feel comfortable driving again (car).

( Been driving as soon as I was able to after the accident.
Broken left hand, broken right shoulder, broken leg permitting)

But it's only today I realise I AM now comfortable driving .

Previously if anything happened I was stranded, reliant on the rescue services, AA & the good will of others.

But today I feel that's not the case anymore.

Fit enough to get out of car if a bump occurs and manage the situation civilly, do some basics if car has an issue, & likely even change a tyre IF miles from civilisation..(please don't let that tempt fate :wideyed: )

So a long post just to say .....
"I'm in a good place today "

Hope the same applies to all of you.
And if not today, hopefully tomorrow or real soon.

Take care all.
That does sound a very good place @jjraak
 
Morning assembled multitude. @jjraak good news on the confidence for driving returning, sleepless nights declining and returning to the gym. @Krystyna23040 did Archie sense your step count yesterday and spare you? @JohnEGreen hug for the mystery fbg. @lindisfel that sounds hopeful for The Duchess. @gennepher thank you so much for today's creative which has a Fenland vibe for me. @Annb hugs for the hail and pain but winner for the attitude. Very sunny here today so obviously egg and cheese salad is the centrepiece of my menu. Candlemass tomorrow as well as immunotherapy day. No wisdom of the sages for IT but here's a sonnet for Candlemas and a weather forecast. Do your best to optimise your day.
Thank you @ianpspurs
 
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8.40am FBG 5.8
Our friends have decided not to adopt the two cats looking for a new home. Various reasons, including the fact that they finally found their missing cats body. Probably a victim of "Le Chasse" Their close neighbours have also had three cats disappear over time. Our friends are convinced it's not a safe environment for cats.
It's the same here. Errant was a victim. Kiki wears a collar to identify her as a pet animal, although I am not convinced this would save her from all hunters. The hunting season does not finish until the end of the month, and while she grows in confidence and has started to explore further afield, today she got herself stuck on a high rafter in the cider press shed and had to be rescued. 20230201_150406.jpg
 
Good morning everyone from another quite start here in the dark and dangerous north. Thank you for your words of condolence. Yesterday was very busy with phone calls to cousins and such like as well as booking flights. On a brighter note, it is Mrs Miggins’ birthday today and I have splashed out on a retro Thundercats Tea Cosy - I know, these things are so rare. Hospital food anyone? Art bit - another one finished so best look to the next one. Koffy now but best get the bins out first.


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Good morning everyone from another quite start here in the dark and dangerous north. Thank you for your words of condolence. Yesterday was very busy with phone calls to cousins and such like as well as booking flights. On a brighter note, it is Mrs Miggins’ birthday today and I have splashed out on a retro Thundercats Tea Cosy - I know, these things are so rare. Hospital food anyone? Art bit - another one finished so best look to the next one. Koffy now but best get the bins out first.


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A transformation!
 
Good morning everyone from another quite start here in the dark and dangerous north. Thank you for your words of condolence. Yesterday was very busy with phone calls to cousins and such like as well as booking flights. On a brighter note, it is Mrs Miggins’ birthday today and I have splashed out on a retro Thundercats Tea Cosy - I know, these things are so rare. Hospital food anyone? Art bit - another one finished so best look to the next one. Koffy now but best get the bins out first.


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Happy (if possible in the circumstances) birthday to Mrs Miggins! Love this artwork.
 
Fbg 6.7

On the nighttime wildlife cameras...

Cat, Merlin, utters a warning...
in this video is cat Jade, cat Merlin who is constantly on lookout, Foxy Loxy, and cat Amy who is the one who gets the warning....the cat's eyes in the far distance is cat Midnight's - he seems to have taken on the role of 'Watcher'...


Creative is a digital painting in Procreate.
Both cats are there.
I messed with the top of the sky a bit much, it looked better a few strokes before, but I couldn't get it back to what it was.

There is a new black male cat which is a bit aggressive. No idea if it is a stray or not at this point. Midnight says no you are not entering this garden. I hissed at it once yesterday when I thought it was going to go for Midnight. And it retreated. But I know Midnight can take care of himself. A little bit later, the male black cat approached Midnight with aggressive body language. And Midnight, shocked me by launching and hurtling (literally flying) through the air like a cannonball at it, and the male black cat was out of the garden before Midnight had gone a few yards. And Midnight just sat there, nonchalantly cleaning his paws with a satisfied expression on his face.

Time for a cuppa.

You all have the best day you are able...

Take care...


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did Archie sense your step count yesterday and spare you?
Yes, Archie definitely did decide to spare me. Actually he does look after me.

When I was recovering from the RTA I had problems walking down steps or steep banks on our countryside walks. Archie would very carefully walk by my side. He would watch every step l took with great concern in case I stumbled.
 
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