Fear

And yes I am slightly ill at ease because at 11.30 in't morning I have an appointment with the dentist

Walkies

So Timmy came in s'morning, caught up on paperwork then took me to the first gym session I have had with my new splint. So I walked in and did loads of timed walks etc then loadsa standing up exercises etc. They were pleased at my progress and so am I

And then later that Freya came over for dinner. We had the same dinner as last week but this time I tried turning the pies over in a small plate holding them in place with a T-towel instead of trying to use both hands and this time the pies worked, it tasted and looked beautiful

Burry Port

And we went to the Folk Club where they sell whiskey macs.... And for the first time in 8½ years as my left hand was no longer holding a walky stick I was able to walk to the bar, by a drink and carry it back by myself, walking

Ding

So then later Ed came and got me, initially took me to (More Reasons To Shop At) Morrison's where I bought more stuff than usual. And today we went up the first aisle with me in my 'chair then at the end I stood up, attached my hands to the trolley and walked everywhere we needed to go to buy stuff, still stood up went thru the till, still walked outside pushing the trolley

Goodbye

And this morning for a couple of hours my sister and her hubby were here before they set off to Scotland again. I will see them in 18 days as then I will be in Scotland for Xmas

Evenly Walking

And I today fitted an insole into my left boot so..... dunno.... but it feels better. More evenly heighted or summat

MOS

And I was having my usual moan about being here amongst much iller people and the MOS said "Yes, most of the other residents should be in here, they should be in a home", I said "Like across the road", she continued "Not in a getting better place like this"

Tenby

So Carly and Ian came over to mine about half past 11 today as they had been in a shop and they said "No, we can't sell you anything until 11AM". We had a conference about the seaside, I said "Nah, too far" but Carly insisted so Ian drove us to Tenby and it didn't look good, couldn't find anywhere to eat so we came back and had a delicious sandwich (with freebie salad and crisps) in (More reason's to shop at) Morrisons and it was lovely if a bit long routed.

They have gone off now for 40 mins to let me have my daily nap

Ho hum, this afternoon I was stuck trying to make conversation with Ian as Carolyn was being nosey looking through "my staff"'s notes about my life

And then we went and knocked on Toby's door, took him out for a meal, to The West End on Lammas Street (?) and then brought him back here so I could give him his new alarm clock

It seemed a bit odd having Toby with my when I met then. I used to do this when he was 4ish, now he is bigger and trying to prove himself as an adult

Well

So s'morning Paul came over for a bit, took me out shopping then we were back home before Carolyn and Ian arrived. OK they phoned first and said "Delayed flight" but they turned up in the end. They spoke to Paul for a bit then he went away. We went out and I bought them dinner, to say ta to Carolyn

And she did comment that she hasn't seen me since April and now I seem much better and happier in myself. So I think credit to Denyse and Ed and Paul and Timmy

Sloe Gin

I had the only sloe gin I am having tonight a few minutes ago. But I feel the need to neck it, I finished it in about 2 seconds. Not having any more now

What A Day #58

Good lord, a strange and busy day has been had. Paul came in, faffed about for an hour or so then Sara(no h) the Physio came in.

She had phoned me and said "I had a leak at my house last night, I'm coming but will be half an hour late". Good lord etc, that combined with how long we talked about my walking etc(1) meant there was no time for swimming today.

After lunch we went out, faffed around town loads, got the bits for my cake, went to the health food shop and got my shopping. And in Waverley Health Food I stood up and walked about, did my shopping from upright. The women who works there was well pleased

(1) Hence me walking better now if I try it

Awake

(Sigh) The first time I looked at my clock this morning it sed 10 to 6. I lay there awake and sulking 'til 7.10 when I got up

I think in the past I used to enjoy occasional lie-in's but since I was forced to stay in bed for a number of years it has worn off, I need to get up now ASAP

Big Difference

I am still astonished at me walking with no 'stick in my new boots and splint. Just generally shouting with joy and so on

Ding

So Ed came in s'morning. Just before he came in Linda Smith was 4 minutes early to cut my toenails. After she finished he faffed about for a bit then took me to the Gym for my weekly exercises. It feels really different with my new splint but I suppose we gotta get used to it. When we went into the gym on my wheelchair then I stood up and walked everywhere with no 'stick. I think it was the furthest I have managed. There was only 1 step that was wonky, I couldn't make it, I waited there for Ed to catch me up then took hold of his arm took 1 step then let go again

Singing

And I was brave/mad enough to sing at the folk club tonight and everyone clapped!!!

Busy

With Timmy today, first of all he was here, first of all we went to Swansea and bought tickets for our new years day treat. Then when we came back Sarah the OT came and did some more cake making with me. Today we rolled out the Marzipan and coated the cake in it

But I did find it much easier standing up and walking about in he kitchen, it is becoming a new habit

& At 'EM

So today I got up, put on my new boots (and not the large right one until Timmy gets here), had breakfast, did my washing up and was in't loo, ½ way through a poo and my alarm clock went off

What A Difference

So now that my foot doesn't hurt I am wearing my splint to bedtime. In the morning I will put on my size smaller boot on my right foot 'til someone is here that can fit my bigger one, which I assume will be all day and night again

Not Pink DM's

And we went to Clarke's and had my feet measured etc. They only had one pair of boots that fitted me with my splint on, so at a guess I'd better not buy Pink DM's on the web as they won't be over width like my new boots

And by g*d what a difference, at a guess now I should be walking more and ditching my wheelchair. G*d, it seems scary and intimidating but that's me, scary and intimidating so......

DM's

And I was looking on Amazon at Pink DM's boots but they are all womens boots, there are only Converse Boots in pink male so dunno what to do now

And this morning chappy came here and wrapped up Toby's bike in bin bags bubble wrap so now I am awaiting the pick up from TNT