Aardvarking

And we are off in a bit to do my usual shopping in Aardvark, but this week, unlike last week, I will need to buy a load of veg again, to roast. Because last week my parent's were here and taking me out for dinner instead, but this week it is back to normal

And we went and parked 100 yds away up the road which wasn't an issue but it took so long afterwards that Alex had to come indoors and put milk in't fridge then come straight back and take me to gym

Which was as much fun as ever but I am getting better at it. But today the instructor said that Sam is coming back to work at the end of the month. Which is nice (And I wore my FES today, kept it switched on 'til about half was through the session then I just left it switched off)

Chairless

And we went out s'afternoon for two destinations without my wheelchair. So we set off first of all to Morrison's(1) to get a small salad to last 3 days ('til I go shopping again on Monday) then we carried on to gym where again I cycled for 20 minutes. Gosh I am exhausted but it is proof that my walking is getting better

(1) no FES fitted as I was cycling at gym

Fixed It

So s'morning I said "HELP" about running an email client not off the BT website as that would only open 1 of my accounts at a time. So ATM it's fixed, Thunderbird again, so wait and see........

Until I tried to send an email. So back on BT single account again....

Recycling

And after months of not using the recycle bin on my PC I have got it back and running again. Because to do the 'throw away without binning' stuff requires a left hand and a right hand on keyboard simultaneously which was too much hassle back then but now my right hand is a bit better so I will struggle on and use it.

Because all exercise is better so it is improving it more....

Swimming

And we went off swimming immediately after that and had as much fun as usual

I am not as bad at swimming as I used to be but I still love it with all my heart

First Things First

So first of all s'morning we went back to the Vauxhall garage that we left in discust last week and said "Actually we have £200 so can we have that after all". So he said yes, filled in form after form but they agreed. So my new car should arrive within a month

And it was the only black version of this car available anywhere in the country so I had it quick before someone else sees it

Pay It

So Timmy txted me last night and said "I told 'em about your free car not being available, they said Denyse needs to check out a new car and she is on holiday, therefore pay for one, we will give you cash when needed" so tra lah lah, Peugots off list as they need "checking out" so I will go down and order an expensive Vauxhall in't morning

Right Hand

And I had to cut open two burger buns to have with dinner tonight. So I got them out, got the knife, board then cut the buns. With my right hand.

It went well, no problem so I can use my right hand better than I thought

More Feet

Then we went off to gym for another 20 mins on the bicycle. Again we went off with no wheelchair in the boot. Which was scary and intimidating but it turned out to be no prob, I can walk more than I think.

Busy(ish) Morning

So s'morning we went to Farm Foods to stock up on baking spuds etc. As we left Alex said "Bring wheelchair?", I said "Yes, paranoia, big shop" but then we got there and Alex pushed my wheelchair in but it was effectively a shopping trolley, I walked everywhere and all the way back to the car

On my own two feet!!

Busy Afternoon

So..... first of all we nipped down to the folk I bought the car from(1), to order another. At great length, after much checking he said "No, you can't have a free one, there has been so many going that they have taken it off the free list". Erm... OK, see yah. So we went to the Peugeot garage, explained and they said "Yep, sign here". We said "No, gotta check it with the boss" and came away and went to have a brew. We went from there to Argos  and there bought another electric razor as instructed by my Dad last weekend

But since we got back Timmy phoned Paul (who is in charge while Denyse is on holiday)  and he said "Contact someone and see if they will pay a deposit to us" so dunno...

(1) I didn't have an FES fitted as we were supposed to go to gym afterwards but this took so long....

Swimmingless

And because the Fixer was late we have missed out on today's swimming pool period, so no swimming today. As we can go gymming at any time we shall pop over there later but it is much more fun than swimming

Fixer

And after a long wait s'morning half an hour after he said the fixer chap came out, looked at my chair, said "Yes" so he has now gone off to order the parts, so in a couple of weeks he will come back and actually fix it

Shopping

Then because the "wheelchair fixer" chap is coming to see me here tomorrow morning I did my shop in Morrison's today

Bye Bye

So my parents came over here s'morning and chatted for a couple of hours before they went off towards an airport to return home

It wasn't as bad a visit as I had expected, it was all quite pleasant, even when they were here with Anthony

Posh, modern scales

So today my Mum said "Ooh, lemme try your scales", tried them read the instructions on the back and put them up in the bathroom instead of on the carpet in my bedroom, and weighed herself again. It said 2.5 ounces lighter, which would take me through the 17 stone landmark. So tomorrow I will have to weigh myself for the second day in a trot

Out with parents

They came over s'morning then went off, then after they came back we went out, picked up Freya and we all went for a peaceful family meal

Unusual poohing routine

So s'morning I got up, walked into kitchen, made a pot of coffee, made my cereal, ate my cereal and had to go for a pooh then drink my coffee

Busy

And since then we have gone Aardvarking, gone for a walk along the beach and just generally been together

Meeting S'morning

So then s'morning at about 11 my parents came over here with Anthony and we talked about my will. Anthony was putting himself down but he suggested an addition etc, I was quite impressed about his knowledge and suggestions.

Then after he left my parents had another cuppa then went off. They are gonna meet me in Aardvark later to do my shopping

AND I didn't even have my FES fitted s'morning and he still commented on how well I was walking. Sorry, lets hear it again for muscle memory