Good evening. I’m back! There haven’t been enough hours in the day (or weekend) but the next couple of weeks look quiet, fingers crossed. I’ve been given the phone number of another plumber and will call tomorrow because the toilet I want removed is still here and I think the plastic ball *kitten* I tried to fix a few days ago is still leaking into the bowl of the 2nd loo

I then fell asleep and it’s now it is way past midnight so back tomorrow! 🥰
Jackie

Here I am again and determined to stay awake until I finish my post tonight. It has been mild and only slightly damp but my garden is far too wet to do much tidying and the lawn now has long grass a rabbit could hide in. I have continued on doing my best to help Rachael organise a serious complaint about the bully as has Linda and in between the two of us have been travelling round the Parish pinning notices up encouraging residents to rise up and rebel! It has become apparent the awful man has been telling his false version of events to council members but I think he might have been interviewed by the police now and hopefully they will take it further. As for the allotment site being sold to a developer Anne, it is certainly possible they might be considering it because owners of the surrounding land is trying to get planning permission for a housing estate and I’m sure it will happen one day. It’s about a mile from my home but although I won’t see it unless I drive past, it will cause chaos on our narrow roads.

Yesterday I drove Sheila to the moors for a walk then into town so she could purchase a paper shredder. Our refuse collection is changing soon to fortnightly pick ups and we are supposed to be given wheelie bins to keep it in, along with recycled items. Sheila won’t be physically able to pull hers to the pick up point but the council have offered to collect from her door and she doesn’t want personal papers being seen, hence the shredder. Great for my hens because I’ve asked her to save shredded paper for me to use as extra bedding!

I did read there was some wild weather arriving on the west coast of America and it seems no one is immune from what’s going on as the planet becomes warmer. Dreadful fires in Chile too.

Anne, my friend in your London, Ontario has been suffering a bad virus that has similar symptoms to my recent bug so it’s definitely in Canada! I was concerned when you said you were very aware of the freezing temperatures outside at night. I hope you are warm in your apartment and have control of the heating.

Lin, there won’t be any sort of police schedule investigating Rachael’s attack because sadly our Justice system has fallen apart. Not enough police, prosecutors or available court time these days so many cases get dropped. If Rachael’s is, I will ensure everyone knows what a dangerous man he is because genuinely I don’t think any woman should find herself alone with him.

Sandy, the phone number of another plumber is on my notepad but I’ve been too busy to call him. Tomorrow morning I will be taking George to his groomer’s home for a trim but after that I only have a pedicure booked for Thursday so my life should calm down.

Hi Diane. It’s always a treat to see you dropping in. A gammon joint is a type of pork cut, very tender and lean that melts in your mouth. That’s if you like pork and I know not everyone does!

Oops, one minute to midnight so I must let the dogs into the garden and then get to bed.
Stay safe and warm.
Jackie 🥰

Still grey, damp and mild. A short local walk, then a rub down for both George and Betty to get muddy rain off legs and tummies ready to go to the groomer but just as I was putting my coat on my phone rang and it was her to ask if we could postpone because her mum had a bad night with little sleep. She was worried because she noticed her mum seemed forgetful and a bit confused so I suggested it might be a UTI and she had already thought that so upped her amount of water to drink. She wants to speak to her GP but in the past has felt they aren’t interested in her mother because she is in her 90’s but I wonder if they are interested in most of us Spring Chickens too! Sheila was advised over a week by the hospital doctor checking her crumbling spine, to ask her GP for stronger painkillers and was appalled she hadn’t heard from him since her MRI scan last year. She duly called the practice and was told they’ve booked a telephone consultation for February 28th so a month to wait! It doesn’t pay to get sick these days!

After lunch I popped over to see Linda and as I arrived so did Barney who helped me with hedge cutting last year and is booked to return in a couple of weeks. Linda’s family is close with his, so he stayed to have tea before collecting his son from school. In the end not much achieved at home so, because it was again raining by the time I came home, I lit the fire, prepared pasta and salad and relaxed.

Anne, we posted at the same time yesterday so I missed your comment about King Charles. He seems very positive because wherever the cancer is, it has been caught early so there’s a very good chance his treatment will work. I feel for William having to take on so much while Catherine is recovering from her surgery but am sure the family will rally round to share the burden, except his brother! I’m so sorry you have a lung infection but it’s good you saw a GP and have a course of antibiotics.

Sandy, I do hope your eye injection goes without a hitch. My friend Liz who lives in France has them but only in one eye because apparently her eye specialist says it won’t work in the other. Back to the wet or dry macular degeneration. She tells me the injection doesn’t concern her but I would hate even the idea because I’m squeamish about my eyes!

I was determined to be in bed by 11pm but it’s already close to midnight! Shopping tomorrow, early then a day to myself so I’ll dig out the latest phone number for a plumber and cross everything.

Nite, nite
Jackie 🥱😴

My goodness we all seem to be experiencing horrible medications these days. In my case I’ve taken the antibiotics for two days but I’m considering dropping them because of very adverse side effects which had me up all last night. Actually it’s around 3:50 am right now and I’m making porridge and a cuppa. Apart from the odd Advil I never take medication and that’s why I think I’ve had such a severe reaction to this drug the temporary doctor gave me. Looked it up and yes, I’ve got all the side effects.
JACKIE, so sorry for your groomer and her poor old mom. Interested in your health care comments as we have similar problems here. Thanks for your positive report on King Charles. Rich or poor we all seem to be having health problems to cope with. You as well SANDY! My reaction to your eye problem the same as Jackies!

Anyway better eat my cooling porridge and ponder on what to do.

Anne.

Good evening.

Sandy, an experimental treatment. You are brave! I hope the several days of looking after children and dogs goes smoothly. Glad you aren’t napping in a crate. 😁

Jackie, yes, we are all trying to keep less stuff but it is difficult. A friend called me this afternoon. And we talked for quite a long time. She is working on getting rid of papers. An accumulation of articles, recipes, notes, cards and other stuff she has accumulated. She said she would have to get rid of some of the cards I have given her. I guess I was getting a warning. And by the way, I might have done the same thing with that porcelain horse!

Anne, try to hang in there. If it is an infection it is very important have enough medication to knock that infection down. Hugs. Jilly needs to provide you with more comfort.

I tried to start an Easter card again. Day 2, continued failure. Darn! Must come up with a new idea.

Be safe everyone.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Happy Thursday! It’s another wet one here with flooding roads but could be worse because heavy snow is falling in the Midlands. It meant another short walk when I noticed one of the signs I pinned up yesterday has been removed! It made me smile because it means people are reading them even if they disagree with the sentiment.
The plumber asked me to move the spare bed so he can place his ladder a certain way, even though I told him other tradesmen get up from the side. Luckily it wasn’t too difficult to push it away from the wall but then I saw the collection of built up dust so vacuuming was my next job!
I was putting my coat on to go to the centre where I get a pedicure when my phone rang and it was the receptionist asking where I was. I had misread my small writing on my calendar and thought the appointment was 2.30 but no, it was 2pm. 🫢. I was told if I could get there in 10 minutes I could keep the appointment but flooding and slow traffic got in my way so it too closer to 20 minutes. Another client had gone in my slot so I was told they would “squeeze me in” and that was a 10 pedicure at full price!
Never mind, it was my fault although I do normally receive a reminder phone call the previous day.

It is actually mild enough not to have to light fires so one less chore!

I hope everyone has a less chaotic day than me!
Jackie 🥰