What are you all up to

There seem to be a lot of these bugs going around this year, and they seem very stubborn.  Best wishes for your aunts Bakers2.

David 

Thanks for your good wishes Tammygirl and DSB. Sadly aunt who has had stroke not expected to survive, but so far 4 days, not had a good quality of life for several years horrendous arthritis for 40 years, but very strong constitution. Other aunt is one who was poorly, for the same reasons, last year depressed and hasn't wanted to be here since her husband died six and a half years ago. Sad life for some. Sorry to depress you all.

Knitting going well thanks Tammygirl really enjoying it very easy pattern. 

Very dark here this morning or maybe it's because I'm up earlier than of late 😂😂. 0 5c so frost about. Might head out for decent walk with the dog as it looks brighter, not be as grey and dull with drizzle as yesterday. Roll on spring great to see signs of it already 😃

Still finding this improved CT frustrating 😔. So brief postings when I'm on the right equipment but I do read from time to time.

Son and his girlfriend reach our daughter tomorrow on their nz travels. They've said rain following them but I'm not sure if they mean as they leave or bring it with them, I suspect the latter. Shame for them daughter won't like that 😂😂. They have a week together first time he'll meet his neices.  Eldest is looking forward to seeing aunty Rob. It will stick as a family form of address...........

Nice to catch up with you B2, even though elderly relatives are in need of care and attention, a big struggle for many. Hope your son and girlfriend enjoy seeing the family and NZ.

OH off to the dentist today then I might grab the car from him to get to town. Dark, damp morning here.

Sorry about your 2 aunts Bakers.  I hope the one with pleurisy improves.  I thought she was supposed to be having carers in after being in hospital last year - or was that short lived? I hope they have sorted out some after care at home for her. Old people can be so stubborn.  On a lighter note I went to see a friend yesterday afternoon and the snowdrops in her front garden were out which was a cheery sight.  Washing machine engineer comes this afternoon so fingers crossed. I have already sourced one in John Lewis on special offer until the 21st so it might be a quick trip to them tomorrow morning.

Glad people are beginning to feel a bit better.  Roll on spring.

Hope you have a working washing machine soon Millie, if the repair doesn't happen at least deliveries of new machines are super quick. 

Milliehull your memory is good she was discharged with carers last year. Limited time, she could easily afford some help but won't 😔. No family to leave anything to . Nothing this time from hospital, emergency Dr sent her in by ambulance she was there for 5 hours perscribed her antibiotics which dr could have done and sent her home in hospital transport............... refuses to let me contact her gp so I can do no more. 

I do hope you have a washing machine before long.

The gas fire in our lounge won't stay alight. Thermocouple suspected. No longer made by Valor or Baxi but hope we've sourced one from Internet. Waiting for fitter to get back to us to see if it is. If not a complete new fire required.

Sun's out here, welcome sight 😃 so long as you don't look at the windows 😂😂😂. Don't care 😆

Dull morning here too, but at least it doesn't appear to be raining!  

Off to the dental hospital again today.  The idea is that they are looking for a solution to tooth wear, probably and mainly brought about by a longstanding growth hormone condition (now cured) which caused a little growth in the lower jaw, resulting in an underbite.  I've been going since October, and have appointments running into March (so far). After going for three and a half months they suddenly announced last week that they think they might have a plan!!!  I guess I will find out about the plan today.

David 

I hope you get your gas fire mended soon Bakers.  It is not the weather to be without it.

Hope you get your dental plan today David.

Lovely sunny day here again today, I put the thermometer on the front window ledge outside to see just how warm it is, the sun coming through the window is very warm. Thermometer says 20c  now I know that's in the sun but wow! can't be bad. going out the back of the house is a bit different as its NE facing so more like 10c but still good for January. The hills still have snow but I don't think they are getting a good ski season this year.

Hope you get the washer sorted MH, by the way how did Mr MH Op go, has he got the patch of yet, (did they do both eyes or just the one)

Glad to hear the knitting is still going well Bakers what are you making.

DSB, hope you get a solution to the dental issue.

We've just had a power out in the village, phoned the appropriate number, they took details, called back to let us know someone was on their way to look at the problem, short time later power back on, another phone call to ask if everything was alright did we have any problems and was everything working ok. Must admit very impressed with them.  Can hear alarms going off all over the village so guess some houses have main alarms that are not happy.