J*s*s

Gosh, well today I have an appointment at t'gym firstly then my sister & hubby are coming to see me, followed by Denyse then last of all is my new financial rep. They are coming to do useful stuff but it's a sign that my claim while not being paid yet is becoming nearly.....

L8r

Then we went out to Burry Port Folk Club. A couple of people said they missed me the few weeks since I have been so.....

With Ed

So Ed came in s'morning, caught up on sum paperwork then took me to Morrison's where I walked all the way around (a MOS commented on how well I was doing) got a smaller shop than usual.

Then I phoned that Toby and arranged to pick him up s'afternoon as I will be busy seeing my Financial Advisor when he usually comes on Tuesday. I have bought some pizza bases and mixture and he is gonna learn how to make them today

And he came round and made Pizza, from scratch. I had bought pizza bases etc he put it all together. It was lovely but in my fridge is ¼ of a pizza for lunch tomorrow. So I told Toby that I make pizza's from Naan bread and they are much more edible size

Quieter Day

Well TimMY came round s'morning, we have nowt on today but hopefully it won't be as disappointing as yesterday

And good lord but between us we are very clever sorting out obscure HTML crises, so now I get a noise if a gmail arrives on my phone, can read my blog on my phone etc. I haven't signed in to post from my phone yet but p'raps over the next few days if I am bored...

What A Day

Good lord, what a wasted day.

First of all TimMY came round and caught up with some paperwork while I looked at stuff on my PC. Then before lunch we set off to the cycling place in Cardiff. We stopped at a services after Swansea and had some lunch. We left the motorway and got into a traffic jam, if took us half an hour to travel the first mile. Which I didn't feel to bad about as it meant we had less time on the bicycle in the rain. Eventually we realised that TimMY had given me the wrong post code for my SatNav to be heading to and then as if by magic there was no traffic jam. We realised that we were gonna be too late for our session so phoned them and apologised.

Then went into the centre of Cardiff to the DM shop. And wow but I want a pair of pink Doctor Marten's but at £85 a pair and I need 2 pairs of different sizes I was a bit too tight fisted to buy any today. Dunno, perhaps in future I won't need a splint on my right foot, so one pair would be enough, wait and see

But I had no time for a nap this afternoon, I tried turning the radio off and shutting my eyes on the way back

Kindle-ing

And I am still gripped with my Kindle. In the past I used to like reading books, after my accident my right eye and right arm didn't work so it was too hard to read books for 8½ years, then I bought a Kindle and I am currently half way through the third Harry Potter book I have managed and I am loving it

Waverley

Then after we took Toby we just made it to Waverley, got the shopping. And as it was about 4.40 when we arrived I said "What time do you close?" expecting them to say "5" but the truth was 5.30 so we weren't that late

Toby

We were half way to Toby's house planning to take him to Kidwelly when he txted me and said "No need" so we nipped to the shop as we were out anyway

Then he txted us back and said "Are you still free", we took him later

TimMY

So Tim came round this morning. First of all we visited Carmarthen Museum which wasn't that exciting, but perhaps just for me

Then we went for an explore around Cwrt Henri where we lived years ago, when there were only 4 of us in the family, just to see it again. But the house that we had to leave because it was sold looks empty now

Then after lunch we nipped to Morrisons and bought more salad (and Sloe Gin) because I wanted it

Freya

Then Freya came over this afternoon. She phoned me earlier and said "No-one listens to me, we are all going to see Martin's mum tomorrow, can I see you today instead". And it was worth it

Ed-ding

So with Ed s'morning we went to Tesco's and bought some pizza bases (they might well have had some in Morrisons but the checking online system is very weak) for Toby to cook next week. We also nipped to Morrison's and bought some bog roll etc

Then later I went to the Gym where I was alone with Samantha and even tho I was mouthy I still did loads for myself too.

Then after a lunch here we went off to Morrisons and bought some kitchen scourers. I probably needn't have but I am trying to make next weeks shopping lists as small as poss. 'cos I will walk around the shop

Cool

And I was making movements on both sides tonight, it was well cool bit late

Feed Me

Then today we took the girl who missed last week because she was steering a sailing boat out for lunch.

We went to a St Clears place which is beautiful (if pricey) and they claim to support local businesses and Organic so I wan't to cheer

It's Fixed

And I tried the most modern version of Blogger tonight, like I have tried it every night for some weeks but tonight it worked

So hoo-flippin'-ray, dunno what the difference is but.... it works

Toby

Good lord. When I said "Help me" I actually meant Toby would say "Instruct me" and cook the whole dinner (which was lovely) by himself

And he agreed that next Tuesday I will be a bit busy what with financial reps coming so he'd better come and cook for me again on Monday

He seems pleased to be cooking for me as he needs to learn how to cook

And he seemed like a happier chappie again, yes there are some di*k*eads in his life but he seems to be getting above them

Paul

So with Paul first of all I got out the laptop and Skyped that Denyse who is mid-moving house ATM. Then we went to gym today, I was back after my day off and It was a relatively small group today but we did it. Doing leg exercises I can see how much better my legs are bending, generally moving.

So I will go for a nap now then that Toby is coming up and helping us cook Chilli Sin Carne

Headwaying

Then me and it was Ed still this week went to Headway. Again I didn't see the point...

And as we were leaving someone said to Ed "If you like those muffins I made you might as well take the last packet home" and when I got home he said "Here u go" to me.

VVVBG

Edding

So at 5 to 10 this morning the chirpodist arrived and said "I knew u would tell me off if I was late" then cut my toenails. Then Ed came and took me shopping in 2 places. Because I had a big list of veg I needed to cook with tomorrow I went to Waverley stores to buy as many organic as possible. Then we went to Morrison's where I walked everywhere but the first 50 yards. So tomorrow me and Toby are cooking a veggie chilli which he can take the left overs home with him

Nana

So during the match I went to the cupboard out and got summat that I bought last week and have never tried before. Yoghurt coated banana chips. And what can I say apart from yum yum, I have a new hobby

Rugby

So we went down to the pub to watch the rugby, but it was way too busy so we came back and made it 10 minutes b4 the rugby started so we watched it all on BBC1. And hooray, the Welsh won it well

And I had a bet with Ed, he bet me a pound Wales would loose

Ed-Ding

So Ed came round this morning. Hoo-flippin'-ray. He just hung about with me and we agreed to go to the Friend's Arms later to watch Wales play Scotland.

So I shall have lunch, then have a nap, then it will be time to go out...

RE-exploring

Then this afternoon Ed took me out, first of all up the A48 to Cross Hands then we turned off that and headed eventually into Cwrt Henri where, on reflection, we were very lucky to find an affordable house to rent years ago

But it did my head in slightly, because if I can no longer have a driving licence it isn't as much fun directing your driver than it is just randomly turning at the last minute etc

Ed-ing-ton

Then s'morning me and Ed went out to Carmel to take photos of stolen gates etc. Except that today we didn't have to take a single picture, everything was in order

Writing With My Right Hand

And I did a bit of practice this morning of writing with my right hand. My hand moves into the writing shape much easier than in has in the past but the problem is moving my hand to write the next letter. This is really difficult. So if I had some kind of scroll that moves every time I write a letter I could write by hand

Spitting

And as I have mess on the front of my body warmer because if I am wearing it when I brush my teth when I spit some of it goes where I can't stretch onto my body warmer so today I bought a funnel so hopefully I can spit away from myself and rinse it out so it doesn't become smelly

Shopping

Then this afternoon we went to Waverley stores and bought some health food etc.

Then we went to Morrison's and bought half of Mondays shop so it will be easier/quicker Monday

Toby

Then this afternoon Toby came up and borrowed some pocket money off me as he is entertaining a very foxy chick, so....

Drowning

Then s'morning we went to CCC leisure center and had a swim. Hoo-f**king-ray but it does me some good so....

Pedaling

And this morning we wrote down details of my trip to pedal poweer next week, we are gonna make a day of it shopping in Cardiff etc

Smelly

And actually with my new flower I can smell it. It doesn't smell as strong to me as it does to visitors but if I put my nose next to it it is smelly

Napless

So as we were driving all afternoon I couldn't have a nap, but as we were driving outwards I switched off the radio and tipped my chair back and lay quietly for 25 minutes. Dunno, I don't feel too rough now so perhaps it was OK

Dong

Then I saw Toby later as he walked up to borrow the Rocky Horror DVD and a book

Dinging

Then at 5 o'clock we made it home from Dacey's in Cardiff after I cheered and said "Ta muchly, it has changed my life" etc, then the took my splint and fitted some proper cover the metal 'cos I'm allergic bits and some replacement bits under my right heel

Dinged

And we had to leave here at 12ish, stop for diesel, later we stopped for a sandwich then got "there"

Ding

So Ed came in s'morning. Straight away we went to supermarket and stocked up on blueberries etc, then he gave me another haircut, well he shaved the sides. At 12 o'clock we are heading off to Cardiff to have a review of my footwear splint. Dunno what a review is but we are going for one anyway

Folking

And we went out and had another good time at the Folk Club. Although it was very cold when we were coming back

Dinner

So for dinner tonight I am having 2 eggs and some oven chips. I left 2 bits of bread out of the freezer to eat with one egg, I was planning to have a sandwich. So I was trying to decide wether to cook the egg in sandwich first then eat that then cook the rest or what, but then summat occured to me that hasn't for years. I will eat both eggs with my knife and fork then have 2 chip butties

Ooh how exciting, chip butties

Off Topic

Then Sarah the Occupational Therapist came in to see me today and we were discussing various things I need to do to free up my right shoulder, apparently that is why my wrist doesn't function properly too, because of my shoulder

Tim(my) Shopping

So Tim(my) came in today, as I still knew where my phone was, we went shopping, too but some cheaper toothbrush heads (Superdrug) etc

First Born

Then this evening Toby came to see us. We had a quality time, yes he is pissed off with his life but making plans to get on. We made arrangements that he is gonna come early next week and cook Chilli Sin Carne for both of us

Small-er

Then we went off to the gym, told them to be gentle with my arm and did a good session.

Then we went to Morrison's, had a sandwich, bought some washing powder for Toby, dropped it off and came home

Small-ing

As soon a Paul came in today I had to tell him my tale of woe... "So I took my phone into the loo this morning, read txt messages while I was having a poo, stood up, washed my hands and can't find my phone now. Is it in my bum-bag? Is it in my pickets? Is it on the side in the bathroom? No, so I was beginning to think I must have dropped it down the loo then flushed". So he phoned it and we could sort of half hear it so we knew it wasn't down the loo. But where was it. After much looking he had a brainwave, said "Stand up" and there on my 'chair, beneath my legs was my phone? How did it get there, no idea. I must have set it down on my chair, wiped my bum, stood up, washed my hands and then sat down without removing it

At least we found it in the end

Boat Club

And we went to an out of order folk club tonight as we had 2 members of staff with us, one learning, and it was impressive, including the strange Happy New Year group who weren't to my surprise asking for charity money. But double basses in a folk club?

Doctors

Then I went to the Doctors and showed him my sore arm. But he said "Nowt to worry about, just pulled muscle" so phew

Napping

Then I had one

Denyse

After lunch that Denyse lady came round to talk about loadsa stuff. We only managed to discuss half of it but we have agreed on a Skype session next week

Pauling

So s'morning Paul came and then we went to Morrison's and did about an 1/8th of a normal shop as I had been there yesterday. Then we came back here, dropped it off and went back to Morrison's with Toby in tow. We spent about 30 quid on his food shopping as he owes most of his giro away. Not through his own fault this time

Heat

And it is much warmer now, reading outside tonight after 9 o'clock it is merely a bit chilly rather than freezing like it was last week

Rugger

Then this evening we went to the club where we usually go to Folk Nights and were in a room full of Wales fans watching the rugby. And it was a close match, Ireland were winning at the end until 2 minutes before when they got a penalty which Wales scored

Then afterwards a very good band played for a couple of hours, they were very good

Quote

And yesterday when Timmy knocked the door I walked and answered it. He commented that I have never done that. Fairy nuff. It only occurred to me that usually I am too scared to walk until someone else has tightened my right boot, the one with the splint in

Much Warmer

And tonight being outside this late it is merely a bit chilli, not as cold as a very cold thing which it has been for 5 or 6 days

No Hands

And I am still working on this standing without helping by pushing with my hands as it is still improving so ..... hoo-flipping-ray

Shopping

Then we went out to Morrison's and bought half of the stuff that was on my list for Monday as I will be busy on Monday afternoon so I want it to be finished quickly on Monday

Lunch

And after our shopping trip today we went to the bakers and bought a cheese and onion pasty and a custard slice. Now I have known about cheese and onion pasties for 30 or 40 years but these Custard Slices, I have no memory of eating one before my accident but now I think mmmmm Why didn't I know?

Tim

So with Timmy today first of all we had to fix my electric toothbrush as it wasn't charging. Then Timmy was able to take his coat off. But he had to put it back on as we went shopping for body warmers as I don't wanna big coat on sometimes but it is too cold to just have my jumper on.

Then I came back, had a nap and now......

Skype

God. Talk about technology has gone mad. Well on the laptop which has a built in webcam you can "phone" other webcam onliners and talk to the real time moving image of them. Good lord, I feel out of date

Freya

Then Freya came round and had a quality just father and daughter hanging out day, I was well pleased

Swimming

So me and Small Paul went to the swimming pool this morning and had an excellent swimming and walking up and down the pool session. And I seem to have got a bit used to Paul being there and helping me dry etc, it seems less embarrassing today

Then after we went swimming we stopped and had a sandwich for lunch in the café there. I parked my chair at the table, walked to the counter, ordered my food and carried my tray back. On my own two feet

Freestanding

And I have noticed recently, from my wheelchair, the loo, seats in class etc that I seem to be able to stand up most of the time without using my hands to pull me too

Less Nap

And as I was nervous because Toby had told me he would be here at 4 PM, and I couldn't nap 'til 3.20, I only had a 20 minute nap today

And it is now 11.10 and I am still up

After midnight still up now

Cooking

Then I cooked the dinner from the lentils, the veg selection I bought yesterday and the leek that I picked from my garden t'other day

Singing

Then eventually Ed gave me a copy of the video that he had been working on for a couple of weeks, so at last I have a video of me singing

After lunch

So then after lunch we went to the gym where I was alone with Samantha again. It went well and she was telling me, and I could see it myself, how much better I am getting and how ½ the exercises that we do are irrelevant as I should concentrate on some

Ed-ding

So Ed-ding came here this morning and did stuff on Laptop for ages, this afternoon we are going back to gym, so....

FC

And then we actually made it to the folk club tonight which was rather excellent and we are actually going back there on Sunday to watch the rugby and then the band that are playing

Busy

So today me and Tim(my) went out the back and looked at my veg patch and picked some organic leeks from there

Then me and him went to...... shh.... Tesco's in order to buy some ingredients so tomorrow I shall be cooking vegetable stew in a saucepan. With my leek

OT

Then Sarah The Occupational Therapist came round. First of all she was videoing me doing the nine peg test, then I had to do it with both hands 3 times and counted etc. Then she talked about my shoulder and the restrictions of movement and how I need to buy some sponges and use them to clean my cupboards etc

Noisy link

Tim(my)

So Tim(my) came round this morning. He fixed the loo roll holder to make it more upright, took me to the shop and bought Toby a loada food, delivered it to his house, did some paperwoprk etc

Freezin'

After it was minus 1 at half past 6 tonight it is flippin' freezin outside tonight

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 #6

Then I just had time for a nap before next thing

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

Busy #3

Then we went to Wilkinsons and tried to buy a bog roll holder, either free standing or to attach to the rail next to my loo. No avail so we went to B&Q to try and buy the bits to make one. Eventually we found 'em and bought them

Busy #2

Then we went to the gym again. For a start I had my pet rude parrot with me to brighten up their day, and secondly I think it is doing me some good. They seem to think that my attitude has changed for the better

Busy #1

Then first thing this morning I couldn't get onto LloydsTSB but after much Pauling I got it sorted and was able to check my balance and transfer cash again

Dropless

After the weather forecast was saying "Be scared, snowy" I went outside my front door s'morning and it is cold but snowless. In fact there is a motorbike sitting outside my flat which wasn't here yesterday.

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

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

Early

And early this morning Toby came round to print off some copies of his CV. He still plans to go back to college in September but he is really bored now, so looking for work

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?

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

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 today

I 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?

Ding

So s'morning Ed(ding) came here and said that someone will be here every day from 10AM. Hoo-flipping-ray. Yes I like having assistance but I need some free time, the odd day off, too

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)

And she also appreciated the delicious dinner that I made for her

'Wimming

So Paul came in s'morning, gossiped for a bit while my hangover from last night went away then we went to the swimming pool in Carmarthen that I have paid for with gym. It was strange, obviously I am getting better as even I could see it there

Yakki

Da. Ho hum

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

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

Folking

And I had a dinner slightly too soon tonight for my teeth as we were going to Llanelli for a Folk Club which was good tonight

But my teeth are better now, and feel a bit strange, like proper teeth they feel, which they haven't for some years now

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

Toby

But at least Toby came round for his half of delicious dinner tonight although I hardly saw him, I was so busy preparing it and cleaning up afterwards

And he said "Mmmmmm"

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

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

Gymless

And I had no gym today, all the staff that know me were away

He's Back

And the road was open again so Paul was able to come here today....

Hooray

We talked a bit s'morning and he is cleaning the bathroom now, we need to nip to shop later then be back when Sarah OT comes to do some cooking. Then Toby is coming and he will hopefully like what we cook