Wendy came yesterday, i don't know why but we do have a good laugh together and makes for a good start to the day. Windows were cleaned yesterday, penny hid after the exposure last time, bless her. Windows were replaced today although they seem to be struggling with the bedroom one, hope it fits! Very relieved that is done.
Blimey it was cold with the front window out but glad it is replaced. Ellie was locked in the downstairs toilet to prevent escape.
No visitors today so penny watched a DVD with me, a comedy with George clooney, very nice.
NARPO magazine came today with some pictures on the front cover of old police cars, problem is I remember them.
I have been accepted as a tester for Olay cream for sensitive skin. I will be getting free samples to give away so please do ask.
Edith had her op and all went well.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Lost lucy
Lucy is my speech programme and she decided to play up, freezing just as I had something to say. Very frustrating and went to show how necessary she is. With lots of emails to the software company trying to fix her I ended up having to delete her and download from afresh. Penny passed her citizen exam, not just passed but smashed it 100% well done and is now available for pub quizzes.
Chris and Joyce came over. Chris told me his sorry tale of how he broke his hip, slipping on black ice on his bicycle, but he is doing remarkably well getting around on crutches. Get well soon and hope the plate and pins does the job.
Bob and Jenny are back from their mission in India.
I have a new iPad painting app called inspire pro, sadly my effort was anything but pro. I will persever, a controlled hand is required.
I had thought about visiting Lourdes but really it's in the too difficult basket. I am well enough to go to flint house and very excited I am too. It's a rehab centre for police officers but allow a small percentage of retired officers. I can't praise the staff, all the staff, restaurant, maintanence, gardens, driver, physios and nurses etc. They all work very hard to give an atmosphere of well being to all their guests.
The missing final piece in the jigsaw turned up, chewed in Ellie's bed, no guesses needed. Ellie you really are a little git but I love you.
Chris and Joyce came over. Chris told me his sorry tale of how he broke his hip, slipping on black ice on his bicycle, but he is doing remarkably well getting around on crutches. Get well soon and hope the plate and pins does the job.
Bob and Jenny are back from their mission in India.
I have a new iPad painting app called inspire pro, sadly my effort was anything but pro. I will persever, a controlled hand is required.
I had thought about visiting Lourdes but really it's in the too difficult basket. I am well enough to go to flint house and very excited I am too. It's a rehab centre for police officers but allow a small percentage of retired officers. I can't praise the staff, all the staff, restaurant, maintanence, gardens, driver, physios and nurses etc. They all work very hard to give an atmosphere of well being to all their guests.
The missing final piece in the jigsaw turned up, chewed in Ellie's bed, no guesses needed. Ellie you really are a little git but I love you.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
It's raining men
Sue came over to take edith to the hospital for an appointment with the dermatology department. Edith hates being late for anything. Sue turned up and off they trundled to Worcester arriving on time, however they were at the wrong hospital and had to hot foot it over to Bromsgrove. Edith got told off by the receptionist for being late, you are never too old! Next stop the opthalmatology department, she had miss read the letter. However apparently the telling of paled into insignificance as she had a very dishy doctor. I've seen a new side to edith, she played up the sergeant the other day. Three men came to look at my windows.
The jigsaw was completed bar one piece, that's missing. Thank you edith, Lesley and Sue for completing it for me.
The jigsaw was completed bar one piece, that's missing. Thank you edith, Lesley and Sue for completing it for me.
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Peaceful night
Thank you for all of your kind messages re yesterday's incident. No repeat last night thankfully. Penny spent the night downstairs, which helped me.
Jo coming today to play upword. That'll get my brain working.
Penny is studying for her citizenship test, it's testing me as well, do you know why the Huguenots came to England, no me neither but Penny did. I did know the names of the four saints for the uk but failed miserably on the dates. In the 2001 census what percentage of people said they had a religion? Still I wish her luck.
Jo coming today to play upword. That'll get my brain working.
Penny is studying for her citizenship test, it's testing me as well, do you know why the Huguenots came to England, no me neither but Penny did. I did know the names of the four saints for the uk but failed miserably on the dates. In the 2001 census what percentage of people said they had a religion? Still I wish her luck.
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Vandals
Someone kindly threw a stone at my lounge window and cracked the double glazed unit. I'm not best impressed. When it came to reporting the crime I needed to telephone, not overly helpful when you can't speak. The only way I could do it was reporting as a hate crime, which it could well be due to my disability, easy target. I have reported it at least but guess there is very little chance of catching the yob. It really has upset me, like other law abiding citizens I don't need the hassle or the expense. Bob is ok.
Not a great start to the day but brightened up with Susie and Millie's visit.
Chris and Sam from the local constabulary came and took details. They know about it now so might do some passing patrols at night for reassurance for me and the neighbours.
Not a great start to the day but brightened up with Susie and Millie's visit.
Chris and Sam from the local constabulary came and took details. They know about it now so might do some passing patrols at night for reassurance for me and the neighbours.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
The positive things
War horse was brilliant, really enjoyed it. It was so easy at the Vue in Worcester. We were able to park right outside the door, get a carers discount and a big space for the wheelchair. I had the best chair in the house as it tilted and reclined(not everyone takes their own seat to the cinema).
I have had a reasonably quiet week. Dee left and penny returned. She had a good time in Glasgow and brought me back a lovely and soft lambs wool scarf.
Yesterday was a good day at hospice. Creative therapy Mary wanted Chinese lanterns painted for the Chinese new year on Monday. I did two with cherry blossom on them, they turned out surprisingly well considering they were spherical shaped and kept rolling away from me. I steadied my hand with a nip of brandy.
Josie came this morning, it seems too easy to create a Thursday job list. Ellie thoroughly looks forward to josies visit as she gets to smell the flowers outside. The best job by far was seeking out the soft toilet paper for my wet room.
Little Mae came to visit with Steve and Julie, she now has words and teeth.
I have had a reasonably quiet week. Dee left and penny returned. She had a good time in Glasgow and brought me back a lovely and soft lambs wool scarf.
Yesterday was a good day at hospice. Creative therapy Mary wanted Chinese lanterns painted for the Chinese new year on Monday. I did two with cherry blossom on them, they turned out surprisingly well considering they were spherical shaped and kept rolling away from me. I steadied my hand with a nip of brandy.
Josie came this morning, it seems too easy to create a Thursday job list. Ellie thoroughly looks forward to josies visit as she gets to smell the flowers outside. The best job by far was seeking out the soft toilet paper for my wet room.
Little Mae came to visit with Steve and Julie, she now has words and teeth.
Sunday, 15 January 2012
War horse
Today sue is taking me to see war horse at the cinema. Sue had tried desperately to get me into the new theatre London to see the play but as an old theatre (despite its name, I suppose it was new once) it was not suitable for wheelchairs. I'm really looking forward to seeing the film.
Yesterday dee and I watched a film horrible bosses on apple tv, started off funny but got a bit silly towards the end. Apple tv is a great addition for me. I can control what I watch on tv via my iPad, with a swipe of a finger across the screen. I can watch catch up tv, rent a film, read a book, listen to music and not a single button in sight, fabulous.
Ali sent me an on line jigsaw puzzle and suggested an app. So much easier than trying to pick up fiddle little bits of jigsaw and Ellie can't eat the virtual ones. Thanks Ali a top idea.
Yesterday dee and I watched a film horrible bosses on apple tv, started off funny but got a bit silly towards the end. Apple tv is a great addition for me. I can control what I watch on tv via my iPad, with a swipe of a finger across the screen. I can watch catch up tv, rent a film, read a book, listen to music and not a single button in sight, fabulous.
Ali sent me an on line jigsaw puzzle and suggested an app. So much easier than trying to pick up fiddle little bits of jigsaw and Ellie can't eat the virtual ones. Thanks Ali a top idea.
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