Here I am back with you after a busy couple of days swimming, hair appointments, shopping, yoga and of course George walking! We have the most glorious if cold weather at the moment which means frost and icy roads first thing so our morning walks are a bit later. Today we walked across the top moor with not one person in sight until we got back to the car park and although we always say if only people realised what they miss not climbing the hills, we are just a little selfish wanting it all to ourselves and George seems to think he's back on his ancestors' Tibetan mountain as he races about gleefully!

Anne ~ Even in our small parish we have developers doing their best to destroy our way of life as they plan to build 100 small and frail homes in a green field that not so long ago was used to graze cattle or grow corn. Our residents' association has fought them off for the past couple of years, especially since less than 2 miles away a couple of hundred houses have been built on the town outskirts and many stand unsold! What do they all imagine is going to happen to an area that has no trees or green fields to soak up the rain or clean the air and since there's no industry in the area the new owners jump in their cars and drive away each day cluttering up our roads and you can imagine what that's like on our narrow country lanes! Idyllic it might be at the moment but it's a battle to fend off the the greedy ones and I have every sympathy for you living in what I remember to have been a typically charming Canadian town once upon a time.

Sandy ~ Don't worry sweetie, I'm chewing Ibuprofen tablets as if they were sweets, or so it seems to me since I never like to take tablets. They have taken the sting out of my sore back and my legs are not as painful as they were so it might all be connected but I should find out next Monday when I phone for the results of blood tests.

Shirley ~ I'm the worst one for not getting myself to a GP but certainly think you should visit a doctor for advice at least. I returned to my yoga class yesterday evening and goodness, didn't I feel it last night! We stretched everything and at one point lying on my side I did think my hips were going to give up but certainly can see the advantages of such exercise and hope you can return to yours soon.

Lin ~ Horrid to have to lose a tooth and never a pleasant experience but I do hope you wake this morning feeling better than you were yesterday. If you don't have to go out or do much, allow yourself a lazy day with a good book or tv drama.

Jeri ~ That's such good news about your finger. If the surgeon is pleased with his work then you must be. Goodness, with all those grandkids and extended family I'd have to start shopping in January!

Buzz ~ Sandy's idea is brilliant, set an alarm an hour before dinner to give yourself a chance to organise the compression boots.

Brrr, just remembered I left the door into the garden open for George to potter and since it's only about 7c I can now feel a cool breeze around my legs so had better get myself moving.
Missed lots of you I know so I'm wishing you all a grand Wednesday.
Jackie

Hello, I have errands piling up so will try to tackle some today.

Jackie, your walk sounds so delightful and I am amazed at all you accomplish each day while fighting pain and chewing on tablets! It is distressing to hear of the development in your area. I had naively assumed little development would be allowed in your area. I guess profit rules everywhere these days.

Shirley, I am sorry about your knee. I have a friend who hurt her knee and has been doctoring for several months now. They did find fluid in the knee and drained it but it hasn't helped much. She is taking hydrocodone I think and is going back to discover what else can be tried.

Anne, I hope your walking paths and the roads you need to cross will not become unmanageable. I don't think that here at least that these run away developments can be stopped. The municipalities want them to garner more property tax revenue.

Sandy, enjoy all the celebrations. The pictures you out on Facebook were lovely. What a handsome family.

Buzz, I hope you can manage your schedule to continue treating your legs. I know you will feel better but I also know time just melts away.

Jeri, so happy to hear you are healing well. Terrific news!

Although the oral surgeon says it is not possible I seem to have had an unusual reaction to the novacaine, I was shaking, teeth chattering and just miserable for quite a period of time. Even with layers of clothes and a fleece blanket I had to turn the heat up to 80 for a while. Then yesterday I had the runs all day. I did not take any pain medication so I don't know what else it could have been. Anyway, I trust that is all in the past now.

Time to try to get started in the errands. It feels quite odd to have missed my Mah Jongg game and ducking out on Tai Chi today. Oh well, roll with it, right?

Hugs.

Lin

Good morning my friends.
Everyone seems to be very busy these days. I am so glad all of you with leg, knee, back, and teeth problems are taking care of yourselves. The first thing we should do is take care of ourselves so we can take care of others in our lives.
My back has been bothering me for some reason. I didn't do anything, taking ibprophin. My weight has stayed the same .
This year we are cutting down on decorations, so we put up one strand of lights and a wooden Christmas caroler outside. Inside my daughter bought us a small pine tree in a pot so we can have it year round. On the fire place a few things.

I have been sewing p. J.'s for the greatgrandchildren, also small quilts for them.
Today after Bible study we are decorating hats for a member of our Bible study group, she is 85 and has lymphoma cancer and gas just lost her hair. We send her a card from us every Wednesday.

I don't post often but I think of all of you. Take care.
Chris

Sandy ~ Love the video, thanks for the laugh. A strange one you being asked to get that vaccination because tetanus is not contagious and normally it's baby that gets jabs against whooping cough and Diptheria so will be immune. I don't want to get in the middle of a family 'discussion' but just offering my thoughts which probably doesn't help one bit!!
Jackie

I should add there was not just a pertussis booster, it only comes packaged with lots of other junk--I was sick for a few days

Another cold start with plenty of frost so I held off taking George out until gone 9.30. We then found a lower area of moors to walk that was a huge frost pocket, so pretty and crunchy under foot and a new place for George to run and run. Luckily I returned home just in time to greet my lovely pedicure lady that I'd forgotten was visiting because I hadn't turned the calendar page on to December!! Feet now feeling wonderful so it's going to be a day of housework, making veggie soup and possibly cleaning the hen house out, if not today then tomorrow.

Sandy ~ Yes, definitely an American idea because in the UK the onus is placed on parents to protect their children and vaccinations are offered for what they call age specific risk so boosters are available until the age of 14 then adults don't get more until flu jabs around 65. Of course if anyone thinks they may risk contracting tetanus they can get a free jab. Different strokes for different folks as the saying goes but don't worry, I'm easily confused. LOL

Chris ~ Back in 1979 I bought a small pine tree no more than 8" high as a Christmas decoration and because it turned out to be the last Christmas I had with my mother I held on to it for sentimental reasons. It moved house with me 9 years later and is now planted out beside the track that takes me from my cottage to the road and the next time I have my camera in my car I will photograph it because it is huge!! Long may your little pine tree be with you all.

Shirley ~ Our knees take so much stress on a daily basis it is going to be difficult for you to rest yours unless you do little to nothing so I understand your frustration. It does sound as if you are doing the right thing when you do stop so hope it soon starts to mend.

My feet are getting cold because I kept them uncovered after their massage with gorgeous cream and goodness, it's nearly lunchtime so I'll finish with a cheery hello to everyone, toast a couple of crumpets and then continue with the vacuuming!
Enjoy your day.
Jackie

Dec. 1st? No! Not yet! I am already behind again. John is dealing with a broken gold crown, tooth extraction to come and a implant with bone graft as well. He is tough and has a high tolerance for discomfort. Horrible time to have to deal with it, Christmas and all the usual food indulgences. Maybe this will help keep me on track. I am easily lead astray.

We have had a really nasty fall thus far. Cold rain every day for months. I have never experienced so many rainy days in a row. The ground is very soggy and the least little wind will topple the big trees. We do have a reappearance of our sweet slowwwwwww salamanders. They creep along in our drive way. Everyone steps very carefully to avoid hurting them.

Today is hair day for everyone. John and I need our hair cut and I need my Hair styled and cut. Katie needs her weekly brush-brush and if we are strong enough we will trim her toenails. You will never believe the effort required for this. Words cannot describe this hollabloo.

Started putting up Christmas decor and some Christmas shopping. I send valentines instead of Christmas cards, so I get a break on that project. I can't seem to get my act together enough to include cards with letters at Christmas time. I love getting cards with news from old friends and family.

Patsy