Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Busy #7
Then that chap Toby came round, he seemed cheerful and well, and didn't owe people his giro on Tuesday so hopefully.....
Busy #5
So after lunch we fitted my new loo roll holder on the rail that's in my bathroom being careful not to drill any of the bits that were there
Busy #4
Then we went to Gregg's Bakery and parked outside, then I walked in on my own two feet and bought a pasty and a custard slice for lunch which we then came home to eat
Monday, 30 January 2012
Stay At Home
So tonight as Paul was snowed in Pembroke we decided not to go anywhere to the Folk Club. But no snow here, no more there, so lets hope it's OK by the morning.
But we drove down the road to the pub
Exploring
Then we went out exploring as I was bored s'afternoon. We went and had a look round another supermarket. Good lord, I won't be going back there, it was nearly all chocolate and booze
So next time it is Aldi that I need to look around
Shopping
And as usual on a Monday we went to (More Reason's To Shop At) Morrison's to buy some of my weeks food. For the second week I was pushed in in my 'chair, got thru the gates and stood up and walked everywhere all around the shop, thru the till, put my shopping in bags, paid for it still on my own two feet, walked out of the shop before I sat down again
link noisy
link noisy
Grr
And "someone" had contacted the folk that own my property today and asked 'em to take the covers off the radiators so I could dry clothes on there. They said "Yes, no problem" but I have to pay for a technician to do it as 'my staff' aren't allowed and I can't manage by myself
So the next morning I discovered in Argos 4x2 legged clothes driers for a fiver, so I bought them instead of paying 40 quid for someone to come and undo them
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Centre Clicking
(This is to learn about this, a reminder to myself)
So if I am clicking on a link that I want Google Chrome to open in a new window then I will centre click it with the roller that I generally ignore the rest of the time.
Because I can't find a way to make chrome always open new pages in a new window. Any Clues?
So if I am clicking on a link that I want Google Chrome to open in a new window then I will centre click it with the roller that I generally ignore the rest of the time.
Because I can't find a way to make chrome always open new pages in a new window. Any Clues?
Tra la la
So Edding came in at 10AM today as this is the first of my seven day weeks of support. Mmmm, but I may want/need a day off occasionally. What will I do on my days off? OK fairy nuff but it just feels a bit too much at pres
And we arent gonna to go to the afternoon folk club today as again 3½ folk clubs per week is too much
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Later
So we set off to town to buy some more carrying bags then we went into the Wilkinsons cafe and had a sandwich for lunch. Which was nice but was more expensive than the 2 bags we got
When we went into shop we went to the desk and said "Where's this", showed 'em a bag and they didn't even say "Aisle 18" they said "Wait here" and went and got 'em for us. I must be special todayI also bought some Tiger Balm in the quid shop as it is supposed to help you relax etc
Witty Abbreviations
So as I told Ed that Tim's name was Timmy I had decided that his name was Edding so what was Paul's extension to be. He thought for a bit then said "Paulsmall" so now everyone in my direct team has an extension.
Denyse should be? ScaryDenyse?
Friday, 27 January 2012
Freya
And then I had dinner with that Freya and it went well, our relationship seems to be getting better week by week. Some of it is her behaving better but also my grumpinedd/temper/stroppiness is improving and she appreciates that.
(noisy link)
(noisy link)
And she also appreciated the delicious dinner that I made for her
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Gymming
Then this afternoon I went to the gym for the first of my prepaid sessions. It went very well, Sam was there doing stuff and this week I wasn't alone, a stroke sufferer was struggling on with me. Sam said that I was so much better than a year ago, I dunno, I can't see it, but she said "You didn't used to be able...." etc. And twice I was able to distract her which was nice
Half Fixed
And the wheelchair mending chap came out s'morning. He replaced the 2 front wheels so it feels a lot better, steerable etc, now. But when he was here last writing up what parts to order he wrote carefully back canvas. But they misread that and sent a cushion cover front/bottom canvas.
Sigh
So next time I see him he will have the proper bit to replace the broken bit
Sigh
So next time I see him he will have the proper bit to replace the broken bit
Then b4 lunch we went to Morrison's where I got some Tomato Salsa and Guachamole so I will be able to prepare some delicious dinner for Freya tomorrow, she really liked it last time I made it so hopefully she will grin and help me tomorrow
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Dentist
And we went to the dentist and finished off my course of treatment today. It didn't hurt too much but some. My ragged fillings on my front teeth are now properly smooth etc.
And if I pick my nose it is numb too.So I have an appointment with the hygenist in four months which will be free as I now have a Denplan direct debit set up as the NHS doesn't seem to hold any competent dentists now
Busy
So s'morning Tim(my) was with me, firstly we went to the Docs surgery and picked up my script for asthma medecine, then we went to the chemist that's nearby and got my inhalers.
Then we went to Argos and bought a "clothes airer" that's bigger than the one I own already so hopefully I can outsmart the expensive and global warming tumble drier
Then we went to Argos and bought a "clothes airer" that's bigger than the one I own already so hopefully I can outsmart the expensive and global warming tumble drier
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
More Stuff To Talk About
Then shortly after I had got rid of one serious converser Denyse phoned me and said "I need to hand this report in by the end of December(#), may I ask you....."
(#) Late with permission as she was mid house move recently
(#) Late with permission as she was mid house move recently
Off Topic
Then Sarah the Occupational Therapist came to see me and instructed me making some delicious food, Refried Bean Quesadillas, to sharer with Toby. Which were delicious but a bit hard to eat with one and a half hands.
Then we talked a lot about me, my attitude and what I am learning. She said that next week we won't be cooking but she will concentrate on my right arm
Monday, 23 January 2012
Traffic Jam
And we are not going to the Folk Club tonight, not even going to the local pub as there has been a major accident and the main road is closed
And I did go to my local pub with Ed (Paul was still stuck in traffic trying to get here) pushing me there and back. There was loadsa cars queuing one way only both there and backIt seems pretty bad too, now
On My Own Two Feet
So Ed came round some hours after I had woken up today we talked for a bit then went to t'supermarket. There I was pushed through the automatic barriers then stood up and walked round the s'market. I had to sit in my wheelchair briefly after that when I was trying to decipher the bumf on the back of a packet. Then I stood up again, before we had moved and walked to do the rest of my shopping, queued for the til on my own two feet and walked the rest of the way to the door of the shop.
So I walked all around the supermarket today
So I walked all around the supermarket today
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Walkies Shop
And it occurs to me that when we nipped to (More Reason To Shop At) Morrison's (noisy) yesterday I was doing the walk everywhere in't shop thingy, as we got in the door I stood up, pushed my trolley until we went back out through said door
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Before Lunch
So we were on the way to St Clears and I thought "We are a bit early", headed up to Whitland, tried to find the farm I used to work for then headed out t'other side of Whitland, that I don't really know but WOW what a drive from there to lunch break. We passed a wind farm which produces enough energy for a small town, a castle and the most environmentally friendly house in the UK which I can't find a link for. He is, when his house is finished, not going to have any 'leccy bills (solar panels) no heating bills (dug down enough, warms up automatically). He might have a phone/internet bill but selling 'leccy from his panels should cover that
Lunch
So for lunch today Timmy said "Where you wanna eat, in or out?" so I said "Out but somewhere new" and he thought for a minute then suggested a place in St Clears which I was astonished and really pleased to find. For a start the food was very delicious (including the dressing on the delicious side salad) but most of the ingredients were organic. My kind of place
And after such a lovely lunch I am still not hungry at dinner time. I just had a pie, no oven chips with it for tea
Local Food
And I was in Waverley Stores last night, where I buy my veg and I was able to ask "the boss" if their veg was local as well as organic. She said "Yes" obviously eg bananas aren't local but they specify that everything has to be as local as possible.
Friday, 20 January 2012
Visitor
Then we brought Freya back with us and we had a lovely few hours.
And she elbowed her way in and made dinner for us. I had to chop up some veg but she did the rest
But I lost at cards todayAnd when I said "Whaddaya want?" in't shop she bought some Soya organic pretend yoghurt things which were very nice
Optical
Then we went to the opticians. He tested me loads, both eyes. Basically I am slightly short sighted on my left eye but there is no point giving me glasses which will sit on the shelf as I don't need to drive and he mentioned how it will actually help me seeing the Computer and my Kindle. My right eye is long sighted but as it is usually under a black thingy there's no point being concerned. And he said continue wearing the black thingy to prevent double vision
Practice
So me and Paul after some conversation went around town so we can find the optician that we need to go to soon.
After finding it etc we went to Gregg's Bakers and there Paul said to me "If you walk in here I will buy your lunch". So I did
After finding it etc we went to Gregg's Bakers and there Paul said to me "If you walk in here I will buy your lunch". So I did
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Kindling
As I finished my book last night I have moved onto the first of my books that Sam sent me, the first of the Harry Potter. And good lord, it is exciting already
Bored
And as Ed was here working today and I am scheduled for a shower tonight I got bored waiting for my hair to grow and had him cut it
Exhausted
Then I went to the Gym for my twice weekly session, although I missed last Tuesday. It went well, she was working me hard but still being distractable until Ed would tell us both off. Afterwards I filled in the forms to pay my new membership by direct debit which was a bit scary but it's done now
Ed-ding
So this morning Ed came in, we sat around talking nonsense for an hour then we went to The Coop at Cross Hands to meet up with Charles Evan who coordinates work at The Woodlands at Carmel. He bought us a cuppa to pay us back and discussed work we are doing and future projects
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
OT
Then Sarah the OT came round. First of all I went to Morrison's to practice walking behind my trolley and we realised/decided that every time I go shopping there I will walk pushing my trolley. I will at first be followed by someone pushing my wheelchair so I can rest periodically.
Then we talked about loadsa stuff, generally about practising more walking
Then we talked about loadsa stuff, generally about practising more walking
Dentist
So s'morning Timmy came in, we spent half an hour doing my homework for Sarah OT who is coming in thuisd afternoon then he took me to the dentist which wasn't too bad, I just had to see the hygienist today and she said that my teeth looked much better recently, suggested I spend longer flossing the back LHS and suggested I change the size of my flossers. Then we went to the shop, bought tooth care products then came home
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Freezer
Then tonight I was gonna cook my dinner, I opened the freezer and reached for the top drawer. It wouldn't open, it was stuck. I strugled with it for 2 or 3 minutes, still no joy. So I pressed "emergency call" and asked for some help. He said "10 minutes, is that OK?", eventually arrived and tried to open it.
No joy, he struggled, got the big knife that I had tried, still no joy. About 7 minutes later he finally got it open and turned over the packet that was jamming it
TOO Busy Then
So then this afternoon Paul and Denyse came round to tell me what they had been talking about in their meeting about me and then there was a knock on the door and it was that Toby chap coming for his weekly visit early as he had plans for tonight. I think next time he comes early it would be fine but as Denyse was here having a meeting it was a bit strange. Afterwards we took him to Waitrose and spent loadsa on food but I wouldn't buy him f*gs
Ultra Decadent
So because there is no MOS coming here s'morning so my alarm clock was set for 8.45 as usual when it went off (I forgot to switch it off last night) I reached out, pressed off and nodded off again until 10AM
Monday, 16 January 2012
Ed-ding
So Ed came in s'morning, made my bed (I had unmade it and washed it), did some paperwork then took me to Morrison's to do a little shopping. This afternoon after my nap we will go out exploring a bit then he is scheduled to stay and go to the Folk Club with me tonight. Oh hoo-flipping-ray. A Folk Club yesterday afternoon then a different one tonight - what fun
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Folky
So I said "Don't wanna go to Folk Club today, don't wanna eat", he said "No need Neil" so I went and it was excellent. It seems like a different crowd than is around Carmarthen and I re-broadened my views today
And someone performed this, which I thought was amusing tooAnd as we picked up Toby and gave him a lift home on the way back I couldn't have a nap like I had planned
No Underline Links
And last night I found out a way to put the name for the links without an underline bit for the 4 links at the top of my webpage to make them look a bit tidier against the picture below them
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Afternoon
So at midday, before lunchtime, we headed to Cardiff to the cycling place to do another hours cycling. It was good but just not worth the travelling time at all.
On the way there we stopped at services for lunch, I had a brie and onion panini, which wasn't as nice as a much cheaper cheese and onion pasty which they didn't sell
Friday, 13 January 2012
Wiv My Daughter
Then today that Freya came over. She had pie and cous-cous whereas I only had cous-cous as I had had such a big lunch after my swim. Amongst Freya's baggage was a beautiful container that she had made at school. Also I beat them, Freya and Paul, outrageously at a game of cheat that we played with cards
'Wimming
First thing s'morning Paul was here talking nonsense with me
Then later me and Paul went swimming. Gosh, it felt better already. Paul asked me if I had done some magic exercises over Christmas, I was looking better. And I could handle being out of my depth too. AND when walking only 1 step that I took my right foot tried to tern over. A mixture of concentration and good luck seemed to keep me foot correct
Then later me and Paul went swimming. Gosh, it felt better already. Paul asked me if I had done some magic exercises over Christmas, I was looking better. And I could handle being out of my depth too. AND when walking only 1 step that I took my right foot tried to tern over. A mixture of concentration and good luck seemed to keep me foot correct
As Paul said today was the best session we have ever had in the pool
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Chrome
And suddenly tonight all the pics on my website were half sized and some of the txt was grey and tiny on Chrome but not on Mozilla, I couldn't find any way of fixing it. So I tried to download Google Chrome again but it said the version on your PC is newer than this one so no, so I had to delete Chrome (untick the boxes "Shall we forget everything"), then reinstall it and thankfully it seems as good as yesterday.
Thursday
Well Ed was in today. He spent most of the day saying "What's wrong?" but perhaps I was grumpier than usual. Later s'morning we went to a charity shop in town and dropped off my old bedside clock (radioless) and a set of sort of lace thingies, to tighten your shoes withiout pulling, that didn't get used
After lunch we went to the gym where today I had Sam to myself, the other 6 folk who were there t'other day weren't here today
After lunch we went to the gym where today I had Sam to myself, the other 6 folk who were there t'other day weren't here today
And today we had to say to her that I had got a letter of someone who wanted us to come over there next week at 9.30AM to tell me how well I was etc but she said "Don't worry, I will contact them and tell them no need"And I kind of broke it to them that when my cheap membership runs out next weekend I will stop coming. They all tried to say otherwise but dunno
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
OT
Then later Sarah the OT came to see me. We talked loads about new pathways in the brain after an injury so we can function. Also we talked about tone and how it is important to multi task so not to forget and put my right hand twisted while walking.
Next week we are gonna go and buy some blueberries at Morrisons and she will assess how I am walking etc
Shopping Twice
So today me and Timmy went out shopping for a new clock radio for next to my bed so I can listen to R4 in bed eg. First of all we went to Curry's and bought one, brought it back, plugged it in but it sounded sh*t, so we had to take it back. Then we went to Tesco's and got a much dearer digital clock radio so now I can listen to R4 in bed
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
New Library
So today that Toby chap came around first of all we took him out then we took him to the library where he learned a bit about using one, and after a few minute looking around was able to borrow 3 books
Then we went out and had a dinner in Pizza Hut which was delicious and I am trying not to make too much fuss about price ATM
Gym
So today I was back at the gym with Becky and Sam - this time I was in a class which felt a bit strange but went well. I was walking about the classroom without my stick and I had to do a fair distance
Monday, 9 January 2012
Headway
So we went to Headway meeting and it was as useless as usual, but as I said I want to climb and abseiling with them I'd better not leave too soon.
Then afterwards me and Paul went to the Stag and Pheasant pub which was noisy with people watching football, there I had a pint of bitter then was looking at all the shorts I couldn't decide so I asked "her"(*) for some advice and she suggested a Jagermeister which was wow and lovely but I drank it in about 15 seconds
(*) Who works across the road for Leonard Cheshire too
Then afterwards me and Paul went to the Stag and Pheasant pub which was noisy with people watching football, there I had a pint of bitter then was looking at all the shorts I couldn't decide so I asked "her"(*) for some advice and she suggested a Jagermeister which was wow and lovely but I drank it in about 15 seconds
(*) Who works across the road for Leonard Cheshire too
Visitor
And after me and Ed had gone shopping that Toby chap came around to return the 3 books he borrowed last week and borrow a few more as he had finished them. He seemed cheerful and cool and went off after about an hour
And I think I might have to introduce him to the library as he needs free books etc
Wiv Ed
So Ed came round s'morning when I was still eating my breakfast as I had been on't phone to Lloyds TSB first to sort out my debit card but all is well now
Sunday, 8 January 2012
Daytime Folking
It seemed really strange going to a folk club in daytime. The first 2 songs there was only me and Timmy as audience but it soon got busier and better
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Manana
So tomorrow we are going to a new folk club (hopefully) in The Greenfield Inn in Llanelli which although I haven't been is according to a contact well wheelchair accessible.
The FC is on hopefully from about 3pm to 8pm-ish
Replacement
So my replacement debit card arrived s'morning, I hope it works properly
And me and Tim(my) went into town and checked it out and I got twenty quid out so it seems to work
Friday, 6 January 2012
Groovy Visitor
And then Freya came around for her first Friday visit. I dunno if what we said was helped but she seems generally more pleasant etc and it was good to see her. We took her home afterwards but next week she is starting music lessons after school so we will drop her there
Honey Mummy
And today Paul brought me some honey from one of his mothers hives(1) and just WOW, it tastes different than processed honey but delicious
(1) Her new hobby
(1) Her new hobby
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Organic(?)
Paul Coyne wrote:
Really? Organic Food Article
Neil replied:
Oh sh*t. I can't bear to read very much of that now, as I wanna shout summat, but I will have another, preferably longer, look tomorrow
Neil again
God, I feel like a religious type who has just found out the devil is in charge after all. A very big thing to get me head round. And it was from a relatively truthful newspaper, if it was The Sun I would just think "Usual bollox"
Really? Organic Food Article
Neil replied:
Oh sh*t. I can't bear to read very much of that now, as I wanna shout summat, but I will have another, preferably longer, look tomorrow
Neil again
God, I feel like a religious type who has just found out the devil is in charge after all. A very big thing to get me head round. And it was from a relatively truthful newspaper, if it was The Sun I would just think "Usual bollox"
Today
So me and Ed were sat here talking s'morning when there was a knock on the door. It was this Toby chap trying to put the day in, he had gone to bed about 8pm yesterday and woke up about 6.30 s'morning but he got up and was trying to get back into a pattern of appropriate sleep. We took him to Co-op and had a look round and bought him some food to take home.
He seemed well and cheerful so....
He seemed well and cheerful so....
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Stag
So we went to Llanelli looking for the Folk Club, after we waited 20 minutes a man came up to us and said "Not tonight" so we drove off back to Carmarthen.
We were originally going to the pub at the bottom of my road but I said "Take me elsewhere" and we ended up in the Stag And Pheasant which seemed worth the trip, reasonably busy even tho it was only Wednesday night etc etc
Allergic
So I said to Tim(my) that I have a bit of an allergic reaction on my leg to my splint. He said "OK, lets look", took my splint off and could see the rash and it only coincided with the metal bits on the inside of attachments. He put 2 sticky plasters on the metal bits and it now feels so much better
Off Topic
Then Sarah the Occupational Therapist came to see me and we talked about loadsa stuff. Basically we arranged what we are gonna be doing in the next few months sessions. We are gonna be looking at The Hero's Journey but/and we needed some extra stuff. Some cooking, some watching telly, some of getting a life
And she discussed my being able to write with my right hand and what we were gonna look at improving next time
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
Napper
I napped today in the car on the way back from Swansea today (as did Toby). Paul said "Asleep", I said "No", and he said "Yes, you were snoring for 15 minutes then".
Smelly
So today I was listening to the MOS who said "You were smelly yesterday", I said "But how, I washed my armpits night before...." and he said "Ah, but you need a shower because of unpleasant grod's etc, so tonight I had one and it wasn't as unpleasant as I recall so, perhaps, it might be a more frequent adventure
Pizza Express
While we were in Swansea we went to Pizza Express for lunch, which was delicious and as big or as small (for us dieters) as you want. I was rather impressed, there is a place in Carmarthen that serves Pepsi when you have asked for a Coke (and they looked at me a bit strangely when I complained) but in Pizza Express I said "Can I have a Coke, please" and she replied "No, sorry, Pepsi?" which I think is more respectful, giving customers what they have ordered
What A Day
So Paul came round s'morning, we were talking about "stuff" when there was a knock at the door. It was that Toby chap who had come hours before he was expected, to print off a copy of his CV to leave with another employer. We ran him into the potential boss then took him to Swansea to check out ticket prices and availability at the Football Stadium (Which is where I watched Rugby last week). While we were there Toby went to a bigger shoe shop and bought himself some new trainers
Monday, 2 January 2012
Fixed It
Then I tried to watch some BBC I-player but nowt was coming on. We both looked at instructions and waited ages while it reset still nowt. Then I went to bed for my nap. When I got up Ed was watching I-player again. This was because of my 2 Wifi plugs needed resyncing. Dunno why they had gone off but they work now
'Ding
So s'morning me and Ed went to the shop where I didn't need much, I took £50 from the bank and asked Carly if she could replace it, came back and had a discussion about petty cash etc
Carolyn txted me back (from her new phone) and said "The bank is closed 'til Wednesday but I will do it then"
Sunday, 1 January 2012
Lordy
Then this afternoon Tim(my) came round, chatted for a bit then we set off to Swansea to the new rugby stadium. We stopped for an early dinner on't way there then made it there in good time. It was up in a lift to the disabled bit which was 2 seats, 2 wheelchair spaces, 2 more seats, 2 more wheelchair bits etc all the way along to the end of the disability section. There were no seats behind us so access was excellent, there were loadsa disabled loo's and a bar there too. And it turns out that Tim(my) is a referee occasionally so I could ask him to clear my mind occasionally.
The game was entertaining, we had an excellent view, I did enjoy it but watching the game I could really tell how f**ked my vision is, gaps and not being able to look both ways without turning my head etc.So even tho I did enjoy tonight I don't think I will wanna go again unless I can get some dramatically improved vision
Clever Chappy
And "someone" (who needs to be kept secret) has just sent me 23 books for my Kindle. VVVVVBG
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