2nd entry

I am not going to make a habit of two blog entries for one day but I just have to spill the beans on Penny.  OK it is fair enough, the sound that comes from my throat is the same no matter what I am attempting to say, and sounds like 'urrg'. Penny was asking me questions from the kitchen, so no matter what the reply it sounded the same, 'urrg' so exasperated Penny says OK one 'urgg' for yes and two for no.That now works. I check out my voice periodically to see if it has miraculous come back to normal.  On one such experiments Penny and I were in the wet room having showered. Penny looked at me expecting me to follow up with some gesture as to what I wanted, but no I was just testing.  Penny, being so caring, told me if I keep doing that I will sound like a retard! People used to get arrested for less. Oh boy did we laugh

i's dotted and t's crossed

Oops, we both overslept again this morning and it isn't a Bank Holiday and definitely not raining. Still meant we weren't sat around waiting for the the nurse. PEG re-dressed and not smelly and the over granulation is smaller and less angry today so the healan tape (which has a steroid in it) is working.
Having been a project manager and having silly little obsessions, like all my clothes have to be facing the same way on hangers in my wardrobe, I do like to be organised. Today my solicitor came and that was a good job done. Sue came this afternoon as we are planning to go out tomorrow to have lunch at my mum and dad's. Penny is cooking tea for them both, chicken chow mien and it smells divine.  It's strange I really fancy it but also don't as I know what the consequences would be. In any case I have had my feed now and too full up for chicken chow mien. (was there an Aesop's fable about that?  The fox and sour grapes, I think.)  I need to do a poll, I thought Aesop's fables originated from Greece but Penny is of the opinion they originated from India. Click funny for India and and boring for Greece. Feeling a lot less tired today. I am managing to read books now on my iPad, so pleased with it and the iPod which both have my speech programs loaded.  At least now people have stopped whispering at me when I whispered a few words they would reply back in a whisper, so we would all be straining to hear each other.

Monday morning feeling

Oh dear both Penny and I overslept, but there again it is a wet Bank Holiday so a lie in is OK. Needed a bed change as all wet from a leaky hot water bottle. Luckily it had gone cold. Lesley popped in and we had a good natter. I am struggling to keep my eyes open. Edith and Belinda came this afternoon. I am so embarrassed, I must have nodded off again and before Belinda left. I hadn't said thank you and have a good trip. I have had better days but obviously needed the sleep. My temperature has been up a little and I am suspecting the PEG as the culprit as oozing quite a bit despite being dressed and thoroughly looked after. Belinda brought me a scarf she had knitted as I had been so cold. I had my gloves on again today but we are promised warmer weather. Night xx

Happy Birthday Jill

Really enjoyed watching world class football last night, Messi is amazing. Busy morning, Bed change(oops), shower, my friend Gail arrived all the way from Goring, district nurse, who changed PEG dressing, looking lots better already, Steve, Peter, for communion and Edith. Gail and Edith gone off to garden centre. Steve brought his holiday photo's of the Lake District so will enjoy those. Is it me or is it very cold? I am sat in bed with gloves on (the ones Steve and Julie bought me for Christmas). I had no idea I would be wearing them in bed in May. I am on my own having a quiet moment. Penny has done the ironing this morning. My good friend Lesley may pop round later or tomorrow,which will be good. I think Ellie needs to go on a diet, she is getting quite big now. Might just have a doze. That was a very good sleep. Scrabble won't load which is a bit disappointing. My garden is such a lovely sight and Gail has worked so hard to conquer the bind weed. Ellie didn't attack Edith today. Told Gail the prawn story where Sue was given a dish of prawn curry by Penny. There was a whole prawn head so Sue politely asked if that is also eaten, so as not to offend Penny in any way. Oh yes says Penny we eat the head. Sue proceeded to crunch down on the prawn head exterior, managed to coheres the very long tentacles and took one almighty swallow to get the head down. It almost made me thankful for being nil by mouth! What Penny meant however is they suck out the innards of the head and spit out the shell. I will be laughing about that story until the day I die.

Look what landed on my bed?

Today will be a quiet day. Well it was a very quiet morning. I woke up feeling a little under the weather so Penny kindly gave me a bed bath as I just couldn't face being hoisted and showered. I then fell fast asleep until just before lunch. Penny bought Ellie crumbed ham and me a finest chocolate mousse, which helped my recuperation no end.

Jo and Peter came up with the new born guinea pigs this afternoon, they are all so cute. That's the clever mum in the middle. Ellie, not to be trusted with anything she could possibly eat was in her hutch. They also brought me a lovely plant (not even going to attempt to spell it). While Peter planted and watered the garden, Jo and I played scrabble. I was fairly beaten again. Football tonight, not expecting to watch the whole game but if I can catch the beginning I will be happy...Com'on Barca. Had it been any other team bar Manchester United I would support the English team. I like the city of Barcelona too. Andy and I stayed in a town just outside the city called Sitges. A very chic and spotlessly clean town on the sea front. We stood out a bit when we went for dinner as the only mixed sex couple, not that it worried anyone and I would strongly recommend the place to any of my friends. That reminds me of a very dear friend, Sally who was taken from us with aggressive cancer. She taught me so much about humanity and know I am a better person from having known her. God Bless xx

All the way from NZ

The district nurse came today and put some healan tape on my PEG which has been oozing quite a bit recently. This is very good tape and should sort it out in no time.

Jill's parents are over for 2 months from New Zealand where they emigrated to 4 years ago now. It was great to see them again. Ian was my Inspector when I was a fresh faced Sergeant at Worcester City...they were great policing days, many fond memories. Joan brought me two lovely plants which are now in my kitchen window. Jill arrived afterwards (late!) and so did my mate Therese (T), so we had a good natter and a laugh. T warmed up my right hand which was aching with nerve pain as it was cold, pure relief. I related the story of when Jill and I were in the police cadets and were camping. We had a sports night at the local pub, darts, dominoes, pool etc. Jill drank too much and was sick right outside the entrance to the tent. I have a fabulous memory much to Jill's disadvantage. More stories of my great friend, Jill to follow, I'm sure.

I had lunch and then my mum and dad arrived. They are very good with Ellie taking her outside to her hutch and back in again before they leave. Ellie jumped out of the run when opened but only went to the back door, no chance of her running away. My mum is suffering with acid reflux, I have every sympathy, horrible.

I had left my speakers on overnight so had to have them on charge. I asked Penny for my Kashmir and she thought I was asking for mashed potato, lol I had to concede they both have a sh in them. I am still finding misunderstandings very amusing, long may it last.

As per a request I have added tick box reactions to my posts.

Sunshine and showers

Sue here today so Penny got a lay in this morning. Sue has been very busy this morning doing all those little jobs I want done and dwell on because I can't do them. Like wiping the skirting board of cat hair. I can see it from my bed in the dining room and for some reason it becomes the most important thing in the world until it is done. Having said that it's the small things in life that are the best, like the first cup of tea in the morning. Drinks go straight down the PEG and into my tummy. I am sure I can taste it. I had thought not being able to drink a cup of tea would be too much to bear but I was also very concerned about how I would cope if I ever lost my voice. However, with technology and my gadgets we have all adapted very well.

My dad went to the ENT consultant yesterday. He had a stroke 16 months ago and has made such a good recovery. He has residue issues but been very lucky in getting back on his feet.

Josie came this morning, she is now fully trained in hot water bottles and drink giving. She makes me laugh with family antics and stories of their not so bright cat, Button.

Ali reminded me of the Shrewsbury flower show last year. It rained so heavy we took shelter in the portacabin disabled toilet. Enjoying Chelsea Flower show on the telly instead this year.

My garden looks very beautiful, so colourful.

Ah as no surprise, we had a door knocker back but fortunately Sue was still here to see him off.

And my portable oxygen arrived, very excited as I can go shopping without concern of being in Bob on bouncy roads. So for me today more sunshine than showers.