What are you all up to

Sorry I had no idea men could have shoe issues - apologises 😉. Please assure Mrs WN she is not the only one who doesn't mind being seen with a hobo 😂😂.

Gosh seems like good service from your GP, best wishes to your MIL. Sometimes it's less stressful not to be away at such times, no decisions to make about returning.

Actually poor service from GP, Bakers. 

She went to them with a problem with her ear about 2 months ago. Nurse told her to get the syringed without checking. We took her about a month later. No need for syringing so she went to her hearing aid supplier. No problem there but he did send a letter to her GP to investigate urgently, hence today, where her GP an unhappy bunny. He apologised saying she should have been seen 2 months ago! That's the problem with having to go through nurses first these days.

We're just worried that there may be a serious underlying problem.

Sorry to hear about your MIL's problems WN. Very worrying for all of you.  There seems to be such a lot of 'red tape' before things get moving with the NHS these days. I hope it gets resolved soon.

Bakers2. I always wear Hotter shoes these days as I now have wide feet and also other foot problems. I am depressed to hear that they have changed the parameters for cataracts. I am still waiting to be referred and mine is getting worse. I find life very difficult in situations where I can't wear my glasses, like swimming. Also if I look at the clock in the middle of the night I cant see the time despite it being a large digital display 😡.

Enjoy Barleywood OP. I hope you also have  a good trip Helen.

Sorry to hear about MIL's problems, WN. Hope that it's all sorted out soon.

Welcome back millie, glad that your trip went well.

Enjoy your stay at Barleywood, OP.

We had frost overnight but fortunately the water didn't freeze. We moved on to Goatfell Fm CL today, and ran into a very unexpected snow flurry!! Thankfully it only lasted a few minutes, and the sun came out, but it was still rather chilly, about 2C. We did have a red sky tonight so perhaps we'll have a fine day tomorrow.

How long are you there for Nellie?

Milliehull they have changed the parameters for cataracts in October 2017, not just vision now. Check out NICE guidelines. When I went last November, 13 months after the change,the consultant I saw reckoned they hadn't- "otherwise had have known". Sadly I went unprepared, but then I wouldn't want him doing it anyway! Sounds like you may qualify. I e just checked the private cost locally not too bad, I'll bide my time 😂😂

Hotter seem to be making nicer looking shoes. I like Vionic shoes as they have lots of support but despite being designed by a podiatrist they cut into bunions 😱. I also like Romika and Josef Siebel. I actually bought Padders last Saturday - bliss.

We head up north on Monday, so 5 nights here.

 WN, just a thought. Is your MIL using any prescribed eye drops? My Mum was, and it turned out to be root cause of some of her BP and heartbeat issues. She is now fine after stopping the drops. I mention it because GPs hadn’t picked up on this at first.

For those with foot issues, I have plantar fasciitis, very painful at times. Can recommend Sketchers shoes for comfort and relief, although not for special occasions! I can fit my prescription insoles into them and they work fine.

Thanks nth. OH has some Sketchers and says they are the most comfortable shoes he has ever had. 

Totally agree Millie, I have Sketcher trainers,comfortable from day 1.🌞