MegaWalk

So we went to town for a walk s'afternoon, he pushed my wheelchair in case I needed it but I didn't, up one street, across and down the next then back to the car

Recording

And I did a recording t'other day of recording stuff on my phone, I am practicing so I can use it any time I am talking to an official, there will be no query, I have proof

Quiet-ish

And I am having a quiet day today as there is a team meeting going on here, Denyse and the team are all arriving independently to slag me off &c (1)

Well I sat in for the first couple of hours, it was reasonably OK, but Denyse asked me to leave so they can slag me off or whatever then

(1) Sorry, "independently to discuss my needs &c" is what I meant but it didn't make for such an entertaining read

Walkies

And I asked Timmy to push my wheelchair in, up the steps etc, last night, in case I needed it. When we got in it was folded in the corner, I sat on a stool at the bar, later we went round the bigger room for the quiz, I sat in a proper seat. Sometimes I walked back from the bar with my beer held in my right hand (after I had drunk an inch off the top) other times I carried my beer in my left hand and held my walking stick in my right. This was a bit mind boggling but I did it

Out Tonight

And me and Timmy are going to the pub up the road for a pub quiz tonight

And we came last in the quiz.....

Shopping

And me and Timmy headed out today to the Farm Foods shop for a) Some Findus Crispy Pancakes and (Shhh) b) Some Ice Cream treats

6km

And as Timmy forgot to bring his swimming trunx today we went to gym and I got on a bike to do "further cycling" instead of my usual timed. It took a bit longer but I travelled 6km

And my right ankle was being strange, it sayt properly without turning over and for the 2nd half of the cycle it was sitting in a "proper" position

Learning About BI

And 2 of my staff are off on a course today to learn how to nag me better etc, it's about Learning Strategies for Brain Injury sufferers

Went To See

So I was sitting outside while GGtGG was cutting grass when my neighbour, 2 doors to the left, was out. I thought "Tell her that joke" and was about to push myself in wheelchair round. I thought "No" stood up and walked round. When I spoke to her she invited me around to see her garden, I walked around the back of her house. And walked all the way home too

Pointless

So we nipped to the surgery to see the Diabates Nurse who was quite positive about me but couldn't find the results of my blood test on 30th of last month so we nipped to the hospital and had more taken and we have instructions to just phone the nurse next Tuesday or Thursday to get the rest of my results, but she seemed positive already

Damn It Janet....

Then after lunch today I am off to see Janet the diabetes nurse who is gonna take the temp of my feet etc

Gymtastic

Well we went to gym and I did various machines. Good lord but I am improving

On the bike I did a 30 second fast section instead of the previous 2 x 15 seconds, I did manage it now but I was too knackered to continue after I had done the second

Standing

And I was sat at t'kitchen table having a cup of tea with GGtGG, leaned forward to stand up, stopped, thought "No" and released my grip on table, stood up properly, no hands.

I've gotta practice as I can do it but it is still not filed in my "usual way" file yet

Timmy Warning

Timmy came in s'morning and said, with reference to, that my stick keeps me more upright etc while walking so I shouldn't ditch it ATM

Swimming

Deep joy, my timetable says "Swimming" for today.....

And we went and did a "loadsa lengths" session in pool. I survived, it's over now

Shopping

And as I ran out of fresh veg yesterday we nipped to supermarket and got some shopping today.

(The attachment is to where I walked there)

Eating It Tonight

And luckily there is someone who can put up with my food working tonight so we will have roast veg tonight

Dinner

And I asked Ed what he wants for dinner. "Roast veg or a fry up?", he said a fry up, what hope is there for him?

How Much Better

And today it has struck me that that FES device has made such a difference to my right foot. I am not wearing it today so far but I can nearly walk properly my right foot isn't turning over etc etc

And I can walk a short distance with no stick ATM

Out For Brew

So after 6 we went out looking for a brew tonight