November

 November 1st

Jay-Jay on the roof again, Molly and Cory-James here as well. Jay-Jay said there was not a lot more now to do. The scaffolding will come down on  Thursday. 

Lots of fireworks going off on the common Paul, Jay-Jay, Molly and Cory-James plus Tommy-Lee and Kira are going to the Sincil Bank display at the Football club stadium tomorrow. I do not go as its a bit loud for me and the flashes are not good for causing seizures, plus a lot of people which creates a lot of noise. Andrew and I will go to the bridge down the cobbles where we went last year. Its just at the end of the street very close to stadium. Luna and I go down it every day to get to the common. Last year there were a lot of people there getting a free show. 

2nd

Fireworks were very good, louder I think than last year. Andrew and I went to the bridge but there was only my friend Debbie there. Not too cold and not raining either. The display was very loud and towards the end got too loud for me. I stuck my fingers in my ears, the flashes were very bright I had to shut my eyes and hold on to the bridge rail. Still worth going to see and all free. Soon after they were all back from the paid show at the stadium and said it was very good. Cory loved it. He had on ear protectors as  this is the first time he has bean as still only two, three on May 16th. Everyone went home and left me in peace bit more knitting then television for a while till bed around three.

This was the only picture Paul got Something to do with his phone.

Paul,Molly,Cory-James, and Jay-Jay.

Tommy-Lee,Kira, and Paul.

3rd

Molly and Cory here, Jay-Jay on the roof with Tommy-Lee last few days boys. I have sorted out what the payment for the boys is and they were well pleased with the amount.

Moly was looking at my cabbage patch dolls that I have had for ages they are worth more than I thought they would be. She spent ages on the internet looking. I might sell them or keep them not sure but mostly leaning towards selling. They are just sat in the spare bedroom where they have bean since I got them. I know I did not pay much for them. Thank you Molly.

4th

Last but one day on the roof, the boys are doing the last bits tidying up and getting everything off the roof and scaffolding ready for Thursday. Tommy-Lee girlfriend Kira, here as well. She played a lot with Cory. Gave me a bit of a rest. 

5th

Last day on the roof the Jay-Jay on his own up there. Tidying up the around the ladders and putting things away. Paul got chips for us all for dinner, but they were not the best, very dry tasteless. Cory had fish cake but did not really eat much I had a bit it tasted funny. I gave Luna a tiny bit, she was sick later. I know my stomach was not good. I threw the rest to the birds at the bottom  of the garden. There is what used to be a car park for the garage but now its a old people's home. 

Well roof done- thank you very much boys, a good job done. All so to Paul for his input. This roof should out last us now and make the house sound.

View of cathedral in the distance.

Pipe going into chimney. 

Paul and Jay-Jay.

Jay-Jay looking happy. 

Working and just about done

Its not Lego bricks Nan.

No pictures of Tommy-Lee on the roof, as Paul did not take any of him. Jay-Jay might have some if any will add to at a later date.

Lindsay my Daughter and Granddaughter plus Tracy a friend are going to the O2 in London to see Benson Boom, Pop singer.Tracy is driving there and back. She is used to this as her parents live just outside London. This where they will be staying after the show returning tomorrow. Hope they all enjoy it. 

6th

Scaffolding down now I swept up be for I went on the common. Paul out so I had to wait for the scaffold men to finish. I then swept up and went on the common with Luna. I did not get to Pilates this week again. Hopefully next week I will but its my friends Birthday. 

Not feeling the best shooting pains in my head I am used to it being the left side as this happens a lot. This was the right side so a bit different. With RSD you never know what's going to change or happen day to day. There has bean a lot going on here so that does not help much. I just need to give the house a good clean now as the dust and muck from the roof seems to have got in every where.

7th

Cleaning up and wiping down just about every surface , took most of the day. 

Later Jay-Jay, Molly and Cory-James called in they had bean in town. Jay-Jay had bean spending some of his money, wages from the roof. He bought him self things and present for Molly and Cory-James. They stayed a little while then headed for home.

Very tired and in a lot of pain today. lack of sleep does not help. I have INSOMEIA so I do not get many hours asleep. Worst four hours best, six hours. Mostly it's round about five hours a night, a lot of people comment I do not know how you do it? It's not like I have a choice though.

8th

Finished off the cleaning and vacuumed all the down stairs again. That's it all done now. 

Put all the food shopping away as usual after Paul brought it home. Bit more knitting in the afternoon. 

Lindsay, Jamie-Lee and Tracy enjoyed Benson Boon concert. 

Chinese for tea as usual, I did not think the meal was as good as it usually is. Andrew said the same- stuff was not as hot as be for and the salt and pepper chips were not as they should be, just warm and just a few bits of peppers and onions. The curry we had was good.  

9th

Bit cloudy today, rain to come later pm. I changed all the bedding and washed it all. Blowing nicely on the line sun out now and again. 

Good walk on the common with Luna. She saw some of her friends and another new one called Arlo. She seemed to like very much, he was not bothered at all just wanted to run around.

I sewed up the cardigan I am making just the button band to do then finished.

10th

Meal out with Paul,Jay-Jay, Molly, Cory-James, Tommy-Lee and Kira a thank you to the boys for the work on the roof. The girls did not help but Molly brought Jay-Jay here most days. Kira was here too playing with Cory-James. So that helped in a different way. A playmate for him. I feel quite drained today pain most places. 

Is my cake coming yet?

Molly. 

Tommy-Lee and Kira.

Paul and I.

Tommy-Lee and Kira again-Pud to share.

Cory-James looking pleased with himself after putting all his chocolate cake in his mouth. 

Look at my hands Dad.

This is the jacket I made Cory-James.

Jay-Jay and Cory-James.

The meal was good I had steak and chips which was very nice and I managed to cut my steak, sometimes I have to have help. Not too noisy either good all round pleased I went. Paul gave Andrew money to get a Taco Bell which he enjoys very much.

11th

Cleaning up again, not like the last time (7th) which took ages just a average clean. This still took a long time and I did not finish till four thirty. I think all the grit from the kitchen floor has gone now as it feels smooth. It has bean washed a lot so should be good now.

Paul warmed up his Chinese so I did not need to cook tea. I had soup and bread that was enough for me. 

Very cold white legs and spasms from my knees down very painful. I get this a lot partly the RSD partly the RAINARDS..I get a lot of spasms in my legs during the night which wake me up a lot. I wear socks and most night take QUININE which helps a lot. My legs are fine when walking or dare I say it running. Sat they just feel very cold and look like they are dead. 

12th

Wet to start with but we managed to dodge the rain for mine and Luna's walk on the common. We saw Debbie with Monty dog and later with Bella dog. We walked around together and chatted as we went along. Nice some day to have a friend to walk with, a human one that is. 

Doing this blog on the laptop as well today trying to keep up with it so I do not have to do it all at once. 

16th

Cleaned up down stairs today.  Talk of a frost tonight so Andrew and I covered up what plants we could.

I have started a toy for Cory-James but need some different colours when I next go into town from the wool lady. 

17th

Sewing on a button bands (my friend cardigan) it took three attempts to get it right. I usually I pick up the stitches but this was a knit first then sew on pattern. I did try to do it picking up the stitches but was not sure how many to do. Got it done in the end and it looks good.

18th

Went to see my friends Lyn and Mo, who I have know since Wayne was born- 1979. We met in the hospital and have kept in touch ever since. I had a really good time there just chatting and catching up. It was Lyn's Birthday last week 13th. She loved the present I got her "Oil of Olay"gift set. She said how did you know I used it ? I said last year you mentioned it that you used it now and I thought next year I will get her that. I have used it myself since I was around fifteen- my Mum used it for the last few years she was here also.

20th

Frost and a bit of snow while Luna and I were on the common. Did not settle at all which was a shame, as I like snow..

I have a headache today and a sore throat going to take ECHINACEA as this helps me. Stop it from getting a hold.

22nd

Got very wet on the common, weather said rain after ten pm, it lied, Luna and I got soaked. On the common around nine. No more rain till the afternoon either. Never mind Luna had fun with her ball and running around. She did not care weather it was raining or not. She never does, so long as she is with me and running around in her favorite place, the common she is happy.  

Ironing today bit of a clean up and tidy as well as well. I feel very tired today still headache, and sore throat.

23rd

Paul and I went out today and did a bit of shopping for home goods, towels, bin for kitchen little mat for Luna dish, that can be washed in the machine. Wanted mats for kitchen and back door but what we saw was not really right. 

25th

Quite a busy day cleaning up and a bit of knitting too, making some mitts for a present. Paul has a cold, and I think Andrew is getting it too. 

28th

Finished of the mitts I was making now just the ones for me to which I put on hold till I did some of the other things. I will put some pictures on when all done. As most Christmas presents so will be after then.

29th

Very wet start to the day. Luna and I saw some friends on the common, Mary and Rory dog, we have not seen them for ages both well. Rory was walking from his house to the common and back, not in the pushchair as usual. Mary said he has improved a lot. Still at times her Daughter will give her a lift to the common and back on not so good days. Rory has hip problems.

30th 

Doing Blog bring it up to date. A lovely day sunshine and quite warm too- 7C at two PM. 

To end the Blog a picture of Luna And my Granddaughter on her Birthday September 6th. these were on Paul's phone.

Opening presents from us.

Pretty Jamie-Lee in her School uniform.

Luna getting kisses.

Luna , when my Birthday Mum?

Well another Blog done. Nearly Christmas. Town packed I would say I need to go to get wool for toys as well. I hope you are all as well as you can be. All the very best Love Gill.

October

 October 1st

Not a good night for me, stomach pain (sick yesterday) and still a sick feeling, stomach swollen too. Resting today and knitting. I cooked tea, sausages plus usual veg tatties. I did not have the sausage as I know after a stomach upset it can cause my IBS to flare up.

2nd

I am not going to pilates today as still not feeling the best. I hope to clean upstairs or at least some of it. Its very windy with rain today. No doubt one of the named storms coming through. 

5th

Ironing sheets and other bits. The storm that we have had the last few days indeed has a name, Amy. 

Cooked tea pork steaks veg tatties Yorkshires. I had everything today and really enjoyed it too.  I feel quite a lot better today. Bath later which was nice as I ached a lot.

6th

 Bit of a rest day not going to do much. Turned out to be a very sunny quite warm ( 20C). Very windy and dried all the washing. Just a bit of ironing to do but not much.

7th

Another dull start to the day, but by mid morning it was another lovely quite warm day again. 

Cleaning down stairs today, my friend Jenny said I am always cleaning up some where. I probably am, but the back door is mostly open when warm enough and dust and bits blow in. It does not take long when I get going and I like it tidy and clean. 

8th

A lovely start to the day, our walk was very nice, more like a Spring day than Autumn. We met a lot of friends on the common and Luna had a good play with them. We met a little sausage dog as well called Ruby we have met be for but not stopped and talked. Also a small squirrel ran across the grass. Luna did not see it, she was busy sniffing.

9th

Good walk on the common but a lot colder than the last few days, wind from the North now not the west. We met a lot of Luna friends again today.

We have scaffolding going up today back and front so the roof can be done plus the guttering as well. When Luna and I came back from the common the scaffolding was all up at the back. All the poles and boards  have to come through the house, as no way around the back. Everything came through the dining room window. 

Bit of knitting the animals I started a while ago. Just two more to go, the racoon and the badger-from the woodland set. Pictures when done.

10th

I now have finished all the little woodlands animals now, I did alter the eyes on one of them. Bed late as I did not feel to good. Luna has bean very active so she had  mostly asleep since her tea. 

The gang- they are very cute.

11th

Quite a nice start to the day, at times dull, but, when the sun came out it was warm. Rest day as I feel very tired and I hurt in most places through out my body. Andrew and I plus Luna had another walk on the common. We met a little  a little cockerpoo called Luca very lovely little dog he was. He was very much impressed with Luna but, she was not the slightest interest in him. 

Paul, Lindsay, and Cherel, Lindsays  friend, are out for afternoon tea. I do not go as I can not eat  much cake and bread that they put on, as my IBS would go crazy. This will make my life HELL so I avoid them. At least they all enjoyed it. I would love to go out to these events but I suffer too much and pain builds up. I get enough of that without adding to it. 

Chinese for tea very nice too it was I enjoyed it so did Paul and Andrew. 

When I went to bed, it was cold and thick fog. You could not see the road beyond the garden and just about make out the trees and houses. 

12th

Still thick fog and cold, We could not see very far at all it was just like a scary movie. Luna had her jacket on to keep her warm. This was her Puppy coat as well and still fits her. She now weighs 5.7 KG. this will be her full size now. Next Birthday 27th March she will be 3 years old. 

Later Jay-Jay, Molly and Corey James came to see us. All doing well, Jay-Jay came to see what he needed to do for the roof and guttering. He dropped off his tools as well. Hopefully they will start the work on Friday. 

13th

Wayne sent a message to say he was in A and E at Halifax where he lives after a trip/fall to check his ankle as he thinks it might be broke. Spent the night in A and E and it was indeed broke. They got home around five in the morning. Went there about nine pm ish the day be for. His ankle it in a boot and he needs to go back in a week or so to check it.

 Kayleigh going to London for a conference meeting with her work, so she was very tired. Hopefully she will get a rest on the train. 

14th 

Bit of ironing done, but I feel very tired today. Paul out for his dinner, same tomorrow. 

I rung Wayne and he said his ankle was not too painful if he takes it steady. Kayleigh doing ok in London she managed to get a good sleep so should be alert for the meeting.

16th

B12 injection today. The Nurse that has done it the last few times is really good, as she injects very slow so it does not hurt as much. Still painful though. All the appointment were around half to three quarters of an hour late. At least it's all done till next time around 11th of December. I know I was well ready for this injection as so tired and more pain than I usually have. The B12 is slow release- so towards the end of the eight weeks it runs out, or it does for me.

I hit my toe on the spare bed and I think it could be broken, as so painful. Swollen up and it's starting to bruise now, lucky it's on the top so I can walk ok.

17th

Jay-Jay, my Grandson is here to do the roof and the three chimney pots. Tommy-Lee his Brother will be here some days to help as well. Paul is also helping them. We will be having new guttering later as well.

I feel very tired today and quite a bit of pain as well. It's the type of pain that niggles and sort of bites you, and does not hold back, just keeps going. I think a lot of the cause is it's getting colder now. RSD does not like cold temperatures, or at least mine does not. Hopefully the B12 will kick in and help the tiredness and pain.

Jay-Jay left around four ish. He said he was pleased with what he had sorted and planned out what he was going to be doing.

19th

Changed the bedding today as was a lovely day when Luna and I was on the common. By early afternoon it was slinging it down. Not a lot done on the roof today and tomorrow does not look much better.

My toe is very bruised now, still very swollen and sore.

Quick tea today- beans on toast, and Paul and I  both really enjoyed it.

20th

I made this little doll with the intention of making a lot more, but it was very fliddy and I did not enjoy making it at all. Very thin wool 3-4 ply. I could make it in double knit (DK) wool as that would be a lot easier for me. May be at a later date I have quite a bit of knitting I want to get done for presents be for I take on more things. 

Tiny little thing.

21st 

The boys are on the roof and getting things done. Jay-Jay said his Brother Tommy-Lee, is doing a good job. The rain held off till they had finished for the day so they were pleased about that. Hopefully back tomorrow to do some more.

22nd

The boys back on the roof. I am cleaning up as best as I can. A lot of muck and dust about. Best to keep the windows and door shut. 

Very tired today, my toe is quite a bit better than it was, bruising and swelling going down also not as painful now.

By the end of the day Jay-Jay said, him and Tommy-Lee had got a lot done today and were pleased with progress.

23rd

Wet to start with then sunny so another day on the roof. 

Me-- I am doing the big basket of ironing, sheets, shirts plus a lot more. This took ages and I did a bit, then sat down a while then some more. I got it all done around an hour and half, tired now.

While busy Luna went to sleep on the chair arm in the sun. She looked so relaxed.

Luna fast asleep in the sun.

24th

Cold start to the day but sunny 6C. Cold on the common but Luna did not seem to mind she did have her coat on though.

The boys on the roof again going well for them. They are getting a lot done.

I am going into town to get Birthday presents for friends plus other bit. Luna needs some treats for her cong toy. I did well in town three bags full and got just about everything I wanted.

26th

Another cold day, ground frost in places too. 2-3C when Luna and I were on the common, cold north wind too.

The weather soon turned to rain so no work on the roof today. Moly came to get Jay-Jay for dinner at her Dads. He had made  shepherds pie. Molly said he does a lot of home cooking. Cory-James was playing with the play oven set and making his own dinner. I gave him the blue cardigan so he can get more wear out of it. I said to Molly it was part of his Christmas present.  She liked it very much. He looked good in it and it fitted him very well. Should have got a picture, so will ask Molly to send one. 

Everybody gone now, time for a sit down and a bit of knitting. The all wool gloves I made for me were a bit big, so Paul is having them. I have enough wool to make some more a bit smaller. 

27th

Happy Birthday Tracy. Hope you have a good day. Paul and I went to see her and gave her the presents and card. We got her two chocolate oranges and a Oil of Olay set which she like very much. Her parents were there from their home near London and were staying for a few days. Good to see them as bean ages since we last saw them. We stayed for a cup of tea of course. 

The boys are on the roof and thing are going well. The weather managed to stay dry and only rained after they went home.

28th

Jay-Jay here on his own today, so Paul is helping him. Looks like its going to be a dry day, or is it? They had to get more roof tiles, as more cracked than Jay-Jay thought. I am doing my Blog and Luna is next to me laid on the floor and at times on my knee. We are in the up in the computer room today. Going well and getting it done.

29th

Rain over night but mostly dry by morning, just a bit of drizzle. Good walk with Luna on the common, most of this week we have sean no one walking their dogs. This happens sometimes and other days we see a lot of our friends. Depends what time you are on the common 

I cleaned up all down stairs today, took most of the day. Very tired later and quite a bit of pain too. I took extra tablets that helped a bit but it never takes all the pain away. Its funny but with RSD, most people notice when there is less pain, than when its normal pain. You get used to it being there, but, this does not make it any easier. RSD is a very weird thing to have and takes a lot of understanding and patience. Cold weather is not a friend. I have no control over my body heat so that does not help this alone can cause horrible pain. I had RSD now for twenty two years, and still things crop up that amaze me and do not make sense at all.

Made a spaghetti bolognese for tea and it was very tasty. Bit of knitting later everything going well.

End of another month for this year. Not bean too bad had it moments but on the whole quite good. Roof is getting done and nearly at the end so that will be less foot traffic coming through the house, so less cleaning up for me.. 

Any way all the very best wishes to everyone and I hope you are having a few good days 

Love and best wishes Gill.

September

 September 1st

Well September here again, the children will soon be back at school for the Autumn term. 

Very windy today rain as well. Next doors cover from there patio set, kept trying to blow off. She had to tie it down, still it blew up and looked like it would blow away. Very windy when me and Luna went to bed. 

Cleaned up all down stairs today nearly six o'clock when I finally got it all done. I had to keep having a rest. Still going dizzy at times and so tired.

 Later I had forgotten to take my MORPHINE tablet and went into withdrawal hot sick feeling and very shaky. I took it and after around a hour I felt a bit better.

4th

Cleaning up again with having the back door open while its windy causes a lot of dust and bits blow in. I could shut the door but I like it open. Luna can come and go as she pleases so she does not have to ask me to let her out.

I have a wheel chair not used it in a while but I did use it constantly in the early days. Its always there if I need it. For the last few months its bean at Lindsay's (my Daughters) house borrowed for Tommy-Lee when he had his accident on his bike. He did not use it but it stayed there. Paul picked it up and I gave it a clean and pumped up the tyres, be for it was put away again ready for use when needed.  

Paul and Lindsay went out for an afternoon tea a present from his Sister. I do not go as I have IBS and more than one sandwich and a cake I suffer a lot, pain and bloating. If I keep to a reasonable diet with processed foods and cakes limited, I am usually alright so its not worth me going at all. Lindsay enjoyed it very much so did Paul. 

5th

Today I made a banana custard flan I made the pastry and Andrew made a proper egg custard. He said if I had gone to the trouble of making the rest, it deserved a proper custard not one made from  from a  birds custard powder tin. 

Rested today as bean busy this week. I gave Luna a small football and she played in the garden with it. Luna made  so much noise playing and barking, running around until she was panting. She does not pant easily, so I said its time for a drink and rest. Even though she did not want to stop playing she came inside had a drink then went to sleep. A bit later she was playing again. She loves her new ball. Luna is a very playful pup and will keep her self amused playing with her now many toys. 

6th

Luna was barking at the back door me thinking she just wanted to come in. She had actually found her ball from where I put it yesterday and wanted to play again. Cleaver girl Luna we played for a bit till she was tired again.

7th

Quite nice till we had a storm. I do like storms, so I was watching from the dinning room window. Lighting and thunder and lots of rain. We have not had a storm for ages. With Lincoln being in a dip we often miss the worst of the weather. 

Bean cleaning up most of the day again, just got it done when the visitors arrived. 

Paul is out for his dinner today with his IA lot. A three course meal so no cooking today, but if I did he would have some more. Two of our friends who were at the meal called in on there way home which is Great Yarmouth. Good to see them. I do not go to the meals now because its too noisy and too many people. I usually go to the Christmas one but struggle with that one as well as there are a usually lot  people there.

 I do not go very far now at all. The common and a few trips into town when needed. Shops if busy I have to come out of. Noise is not good for me, nor bright lights, specially the flickering ones. 

8th

Happy Birthday Jamie-Lee Thirteen  and Tommy-Lee nineteen. Jamie-Lee here after school, Gave Tommy-Lee's presents to Lindsay. Jamie loved all the things I gave her. She had a bit of money where Tommy-Lee has mostly money. Both of you have a lovely day. 

10th

Very sharp pain in my lower left leg when I tried to get out of bed. The nights are getting colder and my legs suffer. Probably start taking the QUININE again.  

Paul out for his dinner again plus yesterday as well. Me I did the ironing eight shirts and three pairs of trousers. This took well over an hour. Knitting a few more Izzy dolls and sewing them up.

I had my hair cut as well looks very nice as always- ten pound plus two pound tip. Coked tea for both of us. Andrew usually gets his own but he does sometimes join us. He is vegetarian, has bean since he was two. Now thirty seven.

11th

Pilates today at last, not bean for a while. Very cold on my bike and windy too. Good session enjoyed it a lot. Some things I have not done so new to me. I did forget Jo's book though. She had promised it to some one else thinking I would bring it today. I was a bit mad with my self as I had it in my hands last night thinking I must take that tomorrow.  On the way back the wind were very strong and  mostly head on. They blew me all over the road. Took me a bit to control my bike. Coming down Canwick hill I tested my brakes as in the past were not the best. Lindsay had altered them for me and they were perfect. Thank you Lindsay.

12th 

Luna had her hair cut today she was better today as last time was not very keen. £30.00 plus a tip.

Maxine tied up her ears as they were getting in the way. 

After her cut so cute.

14th

Very windy again rain later, hopefully not be for the washing has dried. On the very windy common we saw a lady I have not seen for ages. She used to rescue Westie dogs, mistreated a lot of time and give them a better home. She still has got one called Blue, who the first time I saw him he let me stroke him and fuss him. The lady was very surprised as he had only so far let her touch him. He had only bean with her a few days though. She did say he is still a bit choosey who he lets stroke him  even now. I think he recognized  me as his tail was wagging, he also said hello to Luna both of their tails wagging.

Next door has had trouble with there cover for the patio set again. The wind was blowing it almost away she sorted it out and it looked fine but will it still be there tomorrow? 

15th

Patio cover still there, she was pleased. Windy and rain again nice on the common. Not really cold today. 

Got my washing dry well nearly, just a few minutes in the dryer to finish it off. I could have put it out again but sun and rain today so its not worth it to get them possibly wetter when nearly dry. Ages since I used the dryer, clothes very soft now. 

18th

Good walk on the common, raining a bit but we only got a bit wet Luna and I.

I went to pilates today but, forgot to charge up my bike so I took the charger with me and Jo let me charge it up inside the hall. All good now, for going home. I can ride it without pedal assisted but I know I will suffer later. A good session with Jo, we did some more of the Monks Tia chi. I really enjoy it a lot. I know some of the laddies find it a bit fast. On the way home my left foot kept going into spasm very painful. I think its because it has to keep still while on the pedal. My right pedal has a clip to it to keep my foot on it. l as with out would fall off. At one time I did have a clip on each of my pedal but this was awkward as when I stopped at lights, and such like. I could not get my foot down quick enough. So I took the left one off.

Later I walked into town with Andrew as he needed a bit of company. We separated and I looked round a few shops and got Andrew some coffee packs that were on offer, but forgot he has the beans to grind himself. I showed him while waiting at the gates for the trains to go past, after meeting back up again. We went back to the shop and they exchanged it for the beans. Pity as it was a bargain price. Six pack of ground coffee for ten pound instead of twenty eight. Andrew said it had bean ground for a while so not as fresh so getting out of date.

 Quite a busy day for me. The walk on the common mile plus, around ten miles bike ride, pilates,  plus around three miles with Andrew. Lots of steps for any one thats counting. 

19th

Cleaning up today quite warm too 19C at eleven am. Bit more knitting of the Izzy dolls, not much wool left now so not many more to come.

20th

Had a phone call from my friend Mary saying that she had lost her house keys. She had them near the common gate, She locks Rory's (her dog) pushchair up there so used them it to unlock it. She thinks she might have dropped them near the gate or fence. I said I would go back and have a look for her. She lives away off and I just opposite the common. No they are not there I said I will go and look down Sincil Bank just in case you have dropped them on the way home. Trouble was there was a football match on, Lincoln City was playing. Mary was getting a bit anxious as her Daughter was away and no one had a spare key. She said she would have to ring a lock smiths. 

I met my friend Debbie and we both went on the hunt for the keys. No luck along the bank. We walked a bit further and arrived at Mary's house we could not contact her now as her mobile had gone wrong and was not ringing. Debbie texted her and she rang us back. We saw Rory's pushchair near her back door with the lost keys still in the pushchair lock. The locksmiths was on his way so we had to find her and tell her be for she was charged for something she did not now need. We found her after a while with help from a neighbour. She rung the lock smiths and cancelled, explaining what had happened. Debbie and I had a cup of tea with Mary and Rory. Rory was pleased to be home as well. Debbie and I walked home with many thanks from Mary. We  were both just pleased we could help her and save Mary the locksmiths expense.

21st 

Paul and I went shopping for a present for his Birthday he got a nice zip up cardigan from Sainsburys. I am going into town next week to see what else I can get him I have a few ideas. The shops were quite busy, more so than I thought they would be. 

23rd

In town to day to get Paul a few more presents. I did quite well getting him I think some nice things. A zip up hoodie a jumper, slippers and body spray plus a few snacks. I got some wool for cardigan I am making for a Christmas present. When I have finished all the Izzy dolls I can start it.

25th

Andy (neighbor from across the street.)would like me to make him a tea cozy for his little tea pot. This will not take long I am doing it in plain red as I have quite a bit of red. Still a bit of wool left for the Izzy dolls.

My friend Jenny phoned up today and said she had bean in hospital since Tuesday 23rd as she had some form of collapse. I told her I hoped things would improve and I would see her soon. Hope you feel better soon Jenny- all the very best. 

26th

Happy Birthday Paul Lots of people came to give Paul cards and presents. He like the things I got him too. In fact everything was lovely. We had Indian for tea/super very nice it was too. 

I have at last finished knitting the Izzy dolls. 

These are the ones I have just made recently. 

These are the total I have made 59.

Over the next few days I will hopefully get them to a place where they can be used for the children in the war zones. When I started,Oxam was taking them, but not sure now if they still do I will find out.

28th

In the afternoon Paul took me to see Jenny she looked tired and quite pale. She is still having tests and investigations to find out why the collapse happen. A nice afternoon spent with her I took her some chocolates from Paul and I which she appreciated very much. 

30th

A damp start to the day but later the sun came out it was quite warm. While on the common a big horse came behind Mary's Daughter Luna and pushed her quite hard. I asked her if it hurt and she was ok. A few years ago Mary her Mum, got knocked twice over by a big horse who reared up over her. Mary thought he was going to kick her while she was on the floor. Very scary for her. 

While I was sat at the table I felt very strange and pain in my stomach. I and had to run to the bathroom, where I was very sick- my face was pasty white, and I was shaking and sweating a lot, my face and body were wet. I sat down for a while till I felt right. I was not sick any more but my stomach felt very sore.

Tea cozy I made Andy.

I do not use a pattern, making it preety much like a child's hat and casting off the stiches for the spout then cast on again. The handle just leave it open then, sew up what is needed.  Easy.

He has not seen it yet as he has bean ill with Covid so not bean round  for the past week.

Well here we are in very nearly in  October the nights are getting longer and the days a bit colder. The common also is changing the leaves are off a lot of the trees now. I know Autumn started early because of lack of rain over the Summer, then seemed to pause a bit now I think its back on track.

I hope you are all well as you can be, ME--- I just keep going, like Eddie Duck said " when the going gets tough the tough get going"    All the best Love Gill.