September.

September 1st

Still head ache and pain over night, my calves hurt, also my back after the scan yesterday.

I am going to tidy up the front room ready for decorating, Paul is out for his diner. We are putting  polystyrene on two of the walls, (Paul's idea not mine) one outside wall, and the other a passage wall. This will help with any damp problems, as well as keeping the wall warm, hopefully. 

My headache went around 7pm just the legs and back now. Hopefully that will go soon.

2nd

Started putting on the polystyrene and got it all done went on quite well. I paste the paper measure and cut, then pass it up to Paul who does the rest. One of our friends are having the settee and chair today. This will give a near empty room to work on for the papering We have got all the wall paper now so its all go tomorrow. I do like decorating good job, as after this room its the dining room and hopefully get it done be for the settee and chair arrive in a few weeks time. Old settee and chair now gone, Paul got it in his car, two journeys, just down the road so that was good. They were so pleased with them as plenty of life left in them. 

3rd

Started on the fire breast wall today and got it all done, looks very nice. Nice wall paper to put on, bit more expensive than the usual, so should be. 

Just about to have tea and Paul realised that football started at 7pm and not 7.45. He had to leave his tea till he got back. I had mine, his will warm up in the microwave. When he got back he was cold, after his tea he was alright. 

4th

Janie-Lee first day at big school as we used to call it, secondary school. Just down the road from here, Lindsay went there as well. 

Guess what? more wall papering still going well but the paper we thought had no pattern match had, and not an easy one to follow. We mastered it in the end this paper looks good as well. My wrists hurt today right one from pasting the paper, left one because it can. This is the one I had the scan on last week. Just need to wait till a letter for results or when I see the specialist in November.  

Jamie-Lee had a good day and was excited when she came here. Lindsay got here a bit earlier so they could go home together on the bus. Lindsay will do this for a few days just till Jamie-Lee gets used to the new schedule. They have two buses to catch to get to school and the same home. They moved uphill to the other end of town about a year ago.

5th

Good walk on the common bit colder, east wind and mist. Saw a few of our friends. 

Back to wallpapering later after a sit down still going well, not got to the window bit yet though. This does not always go well. 

6th

We finished the wallpapering today and it looks really good. A few bits need a re stick on the edges, but that will be done later when Paul gets the PVA glue. 

Chips from the chippie for tea, very nice and curry sauce as well for me and Andrew. Not had chippie chips for ages, probably when Roberto was here in July. 

7th

Going into town today as two Birthdays tomorrow, Tommy-Lee and Jamie-Lee 18 and 12. I did quite well and got them a few things. Jamie-Lee has things coming by post. Tommy-Lee had money mostly so he can buy clothes. He loves to look like he has just stepped out a clothes shop very smart all the time. His shoes/trainers have to be just right. While in town  I got wool for two blankets I am making for Christmas presents. The same pattern I made last year.

Later I stuck the edges of paper down and everything looks good all finished. 

Very tired later with a storm head ache, as the air is very heavy today and humid. 

8th

Happy Birthday Tommy-Lee and Jamie-Lee. We will see them later. 

We went to see the Birthday two. Tommy-Lee was out with his girlfriend Kira, so we had Jamie-Lee on her own. She liked the things we got her. Two more presents to come next week. Jamie-Lee has a puppy around called Bonnie around 14 months old, a sort of a sheep dog, a bit like the  Dulux dog that's on the paint adverts. She is very sweet girl but is so big after Luna. Tommy-Lee came home and had his presents and money. He was very happy. He and Kira are going shopping to Nottingham tomorrow. He will let me know what he gets with his money.

11th

Cold today on the common Luna had her coat on. Today I am sorting out the records and cleaning the cupboard. We still have quite a lot, an old Beatles one as well.

12

Cold really cold today 4C overnight. Hopefully the weather will not get any colder as we have tomatoes in the garden plus a few more things not ready yet  I saw a deer today I think it was a doe, she just stood there looking at me and not moving then just walked off calm as anything. She was under the crab apple tree so could have bean  having a munch. 

I have a very sore throat, it looks a bit like an ulcer just where my tonsil would be, I had them removed 2006 I think, after loads of infections and getting to a huge size.

Luna had a second walk with me, Andrew, and Jamie-Lee in the afternoon. We got some apples off a tree that is on the common. Not sure if they are eaters or cookers.This year there have bean loads of them. I will make an apple crumble tomorrow with some rhubarb. 

13th

Rest day just doing a few bits today. 

Luna had her haircut today and looks so tiny and sweet (with long legs). 

She did not really want her hair cut and pulled away. My friend Kerry was here and fed her treats, but I had to tell her to slow down as she was getting too many. Did the trick though and she calmed down so Maxcine could cut her hair. How cute does she look now. She was a bit cold though and shudder quite a bit. So I think it was cuddle time. 

14th

Paul is cleaning the front room carpet today. Tomorrow we will choose the wallpaper for the dinning room, curtains and nets for the front room We have curtains for the dining room all ready and will try to get the paper to match.

15th

Went to the range to get everything.Took a while but we did choose paper. The nets we got from Dunelm the same place we got the last lot from years ago. We put up the nets in the front, a bit long I think but I will see tomorrow after they have settled a bit. They look very white and stand out. 

Andy from across the street bought us both a Mcdonalds breakfast. I rarely eat much in the morning so said I would have it for dinner. Paul was out so we both ate it for late dinner/lunch, when we got back from the shopping trip. Very nice it was too a breakfast bun plus hash browns. Years since I had a Mcdonalds, I think the last time was when I used to get the school shoes for the boys. We used to go there afterwards.

16th

The nets we got were a bit long. I am going to machine them up a bit. This took a long time pining and tacking them and finally machining them. They now are the right length and look a lot better. The old nets are still good so a neighbour is having them. 

I made a spag boll for tea very tasty too. I am extremely tired but pleased with the finished front room. Now just the dinning room.

17th

Cleaning up stairs today. I ache a lot but am coping. 

Two walks with Luna today, as Andrew wanted a walk. I could have just let him take Luna on his own as she likes going with him just as much. Nice on the common so I did not say no to another walk. Luna was very tired later. 

Pulled quite a few beans later we are freezing them so can have them any time. I took a lot of leaves off the tomatoes hopefully that will help ripen them. Had quite a few so far.

19th

Haircut today at last, I could barley see through my fringe well past my nose now. My hairdresser comes to the house, and had bean away for a few weeks. Her priority is her older ladies first. So I had to wait a bit for my cut. She is worth waiting for as I get a cut I want, as she knows my style now. With coming to the house and not a salon, it makes it so easy for me in many ways. No noise, not too hot or cold and the best thing she is a lot cheaper than most hairdressers. 

21st

We are taking all the things out of the dinning room and putting them in the front room. Paul's Brother Malc, has lent us a roller board to move large and heavy furniture. I think the name is a Dolly Board. So easy with this no effort at all. Very quick we got everything in the front. We need to finish the dinning room and have everything back in there be for the sofa and chair arrive in a few weeks time. The carpet has not bean chosen yet, but we need a hard wearing one as it's a walkway from the kitchen to the front. We have no access to the back garden without going through the house. Later after the dinning room is done we are going to get a Dolly Board of are own, to get the bins though the house and any other heavier stuff so the carpet stays looking good for longer.

23rd

Stripping off the wall paper in the dinning room. The wall I was a bit worried about was ok and not as bad as I had remembered it. Stripping off the paper I reached too high and wrenched my right shoulder. A lot of pain down my arm to my fingers and down my back. 

24th

In town again as Paul's Birthday 26th of this month. My shoulder hurts but hopefully it will be ok. I will manage I always do having RSD makes you stronger. I got quite a few things for his Birthday, mostly clothes hopefully they will fit. 

Shoulder very painful and sore a lot of nerve pain shooting everywhere. When you have something like RSD its not the bits you hurt or injure are affected its the whole body. So since I hurt my shoulder my legs get the pain, my back, most places not just the injured part. This can be extremely bad at times and needs a morphine top up. This in itself causes more problems, as the body craves for the extra you have given it so when reduced goes into withdrawl. Not a happy place but you have to deal with it as its your life now for good. Twenty years of having RSD you learn how to cope but, this does not make it any more pleasant.

26th

Happy Birthday Paul 70 today. Wayne and Kayleigh did a surprise visit so that was lovely only Lindsay knew. He got loads of presents from family and friends. Lindsay and Wayne got him a Lincoln City Football shirt with his name on it and age.  Andrew got him sweets and beer. His shirts I got him were too small so I need to take them back. 

Chinese for tea with the family, very good as always. Tired later as noise and people drain me. Still a lot of pain in my shoulder. Not too bad the rest of body.

A lot of rain has fallen over the past few days, hardly stopped at all.

28th

Finished off the paper stripping now, so pleased as its bean hard since I hurt my shoulder. Bean hard work with doing the front room as well hopefully it will all look nice when finished and will not need doing for many years.

30th

Filling in the holes and painting on a bit of damp stuff under the window. Cleaned up the mess and vacuumed the carpet. We are getting a new one so it does not matter if it gets mucky. 

Still rain very heavy the river is very high now much more rain and it could go over in places.

Luna and my granddaughter Jamie-Lee.

What a busy month and painful too. Every thing will be worth it in the end and we can look at the rooms and say we did that. I think I have said all I need to say in the Blog. Hope you are all reasonably doing well.

See you next month Love Gill. 

August

August 1st

I am not going to Pilates today as not feeling the best. I have a full on headache with all over pain, nerve pain mostly, plus a very sore throat.  Just going to rest a bit I think, the last few days have bean very heavy and humid which affects me a lot.

2nd

Another quite warm day to begin with, got hotter as the day went on. Andrew and I took Luna for another walk in the late afternoon. Very warm wind, warmer than this morning when I went out. We took water for her if she wanted a drink. She did have a bit so it was worth taking. We saw a baby deer very close, so cute. Possible storm later, hopefully. 

Did a bit of knitting of the pink baby cardigan, going well. Should be soon finished.

3rd

Cleaning down stairs again, very heavy air. I keep going dizzy when stood, and after walking from room to room. This has bean going on a while but worse today. I think the heat has a lot to do with it. I have bean told by the Doctor a while ago it could be VERTIGO. Sometime I will go again and have another talk to them.

Chinese for tea, I had pancake roll chips and curry, very nice it was too.

4th

Paul is going to Wayne's today, taking Lindsay and Jamie-Lee as well. I would love to go but the traveling would cause me a lot of pain and discomfort. A few people say just go and put up with it. They have never had the CHRONIC PAIN, and suffer with it every day. I have never bean to Wayne's house since be for COVID. Kayleigh his girlfriend moved in round about this time as well, 2020. 

Sorting out my wool today as the containers have got a bit messy. I have a lot of stuffing too which I tried to seal up in a bin bag and suck out the air but it did not work. 

Paul got back late evening, they all had a good time. MacDonald's for dinner and a carvery for tea. 

5th

While walking with Luna telling Debbie about my stuffing bag and she said she had a space bag. I could have, the right sort. Later I put it the test and it was just right. This saves a lot of room as I am able to just put it on the top of things as now flat packed.  

Luna is feeling a bit sorry for herself, as she is in season and probably a bit uncomfortable and sore. She is getting a lot of extra love and attention.

6th

Paul is taking Lindsay to Boston for an appointment for her head. She is seeing Doctor Solenus this is the same Doctor I was under when very ill having all my violent seizures. He actually sent me a big hug and asked Lindsay how I was. I am still under him if the seizures get bad again. Lindsay got a lot of things sorted so it was a good appointment for her. I think he is a very good Doctor and listens to what you say to him. 

Lindsay and Jamie-Lee came back here for awhile they all had McDonalds for dinner. 

7th

Andrew and I finally got through to his gun place about his gun that he got for his Birthday, that was faulty. The firm did not answer their phone or emails. We tried one more time to ring them and yes, some one answered. We got a prepaid label to send it back so hopefully this will be the end of it and will get a refund. This has taken over a mouth, so we are pleased, but be more so when the money is refunded, around seventy pound. 

8th

Got to Pilates this week and it was good, a few new moves as well. I feel very tired and still a sore throat. Pain still not good either.

10th

My Brother's  Birthday today. He is probably going to the coast for a day out with Bev his wife so we will see him tomorrow instead. 

Going to a BBQ next door, the barky dog one, Daisey. This is for the dogs to get to know each other and the same for the adults. Jay-Jay was here as well so he got an invite too. This was a very nice afternoon and we all enjoyed it very much. They did not go over the top with food, just right. I took a chew each for the dogs and they sat and enjoyed it, and got on very well. A good afternoon for all.

11th

Went to see David and Bev both doing all right. He liked the t-shirts we got him, and of course the box of chocolates. He has to hide them or they get eaten by someone else. Lliam's and Fiona baby Meadow, was there as well. First time we have seen her, and she is nearly a year old . Lliam her Dad is not well so Bev said she would have her for a while Fiona gets some jobs done. 

Chinese for tea as BBQ yesterday very good too.

13th

Ironing in the morning quite a bit took over an hour, a bit warm for doing this. 

I have now finished all the hat sets for the children from the war countries. All together there are-

Nine pairs of mittens.

Seven balaclava sets with mittens. 

Six hat sets with mittens and scarf.

One set just hat and mitts.

Twelve glove puppets.

They are all ready for Andy's Mum to pick up.

17th

Cleaning up stairs today a bit cooler so not too warm to do.  Quite a bit of pain though but I sat down for a while, still getting dizzy as well. Any way still got the bedrooms done, Paul at football not playing of course.

Andy's Mum picked up the hats and things. She was surprised at the amount I had done, and tried to pay me but I said no it's my bit for the children. If you have to give me anything chocolate, a small £1-£2 bar. She said something with nuts? I said OH NO that takes away some of the chocolate. She laughed, just Cadburys Dairy Milk- thank you but you do not need to. I think she would feel better after all the work I have done if she did buy me the chocolate. 

18th

A cooler day quite windy too. A good walk on the common with Luna. Dreaded nerve pain again just about every where. Bit of knitting later, gone back to the white baby jacket I started be-for the hat sets. Got the back done and front done as all in one. Now started on the sleeves, it's a lacy pattern but not that hard to do.

20th

Doing Blog today, other things as well, two lots of washing done and out, but rain soon came down. Nice to see some rain as the air has bean so heavy. Defiantly felt cooler later very nice. 

Hopefully now sorted out the refund for the gun. Had to ring up again three times to get through no answer the first two. They said a refund would be issued today. No sorry or anything. we will see Andrew even told them he would not deal with them again but they did not seem to care.  

22nd

Pilates today, Paul took me as not at the hospital volunteering. I was quite pleased as it was so windy. The road I go is very open and the wind just blows across. People at Pilates were pleased I did not come on my bike as well. One lady said you are only little, you could get blown off. I know a few times I have gone on my bike when windy and it was hard to keep straight. A good session today. 

At last a full refund for the gun. Only took about two months to get back. We will not deal with this firm again. Andrew has ordered a new gun and should be here today. Andrews gun arrived later but is faulty but he thinks he can fix it without it going back. He did mend it just really needed a bit more grease. At last he is able to enjoy his Birthday present from 21st June.

Walk with Andrew and Luna on the common we all enjoyed it. Luna was jumping around like a spring lamb. 

24th

While Paul was at football I started stripping the wallpaper off in the front room. Not coming off too bad. I know a lot of people do not like stripping off the paper but I do and always have.

 Growing up, Mum and I did quite a bit of the decorating as Dad worked a lot of hours on the farm where we lived. In harvest time it was from light to dark most days till the harvest was done. A lot of the time the combine- harvester used to breakdown, and Dad had to mend it as well. My Dad could turn his hand to most things and make them go again. In the end there was no chance for the combine to be mended and they had to borrow one. The farmer he borrowed off, had to get there harvest in first though. Everything worked out good and all the harvest got safely gathered in. Good life living on a farm.

25th

My wash line has broke, a rotary airer I think I can mend it but the cord is not too good, but I will at least give it try with super glue. 

26th

Paul and I finished off all the wallpaper  stripping yesterday, so I am pleased. The bin men will take it all away on Tuesday. Tomorrow is filling in any holes of the walls, and sanding. This bit I hate, all the dust. This sander has a bag on it so not too bad. Things are going really well. This time we are having a new sofa and chair, just need to find the one we both agree on, same as the wallpaper. Trapped my finger  behind the gas meter and cut it in lots of places quite sore now.

Super glued the wash line but not sure if it will hold. The cord is worse than I thought either so might be time for a new one. 

27th

A lot warmer today, walked around the common with my friend Amanda and her three dogs. Luna was playing with one of them called Lucy. Nice to walk around the common with someone, nice for Luna to have a playmate too. 

Rotary airer broke as soon as I tried to put it up, so a new one is needed.

28th

Happy Birthday to my Sister in Law Pam. Going to see her later. Also going to look for wallpaper and sofa and chair  plus wash line. Pam and her husband Malc are both good. After we left their house it was time to look for the paper, sofa and chair. We found one lot of paper but was not too sure so going to have another look tomorrow same with sofa and chair. We did get a clothes airer.

30th

We have now decided on the paper, sofa and chair all paid for and ordered. So no going back now, well you can but will not. I am just pleased its sorted and we can get the paper on the wall. One lot we have, the other on Monday, we had to order it, hopefully everything will look good. 

  

31st

Pictures of baby cardigans I have made. 

This pattern I really like and its easy to do.

This also is easy.

Andrew and I have had a good crop of beans. 

We are both very pleased and they taste good. We have had cucumbers and chilis plus quite a bit of lettuce. Hopefully if the weather does not turn too cold we will have tomatoes too not ripening very fast. 

Today I have MRI scan  on my left wrist, at the hospital, or so I thought. I got the wrong place it was actually a fairly new place just down the road from us. The receptionist at the hospital phoned the right place and let them know I was still coming. That was really nice of her, she also let me ring home as Paul had just dropped me off, and I was going to make my own way back. The receptionist said a lot of people had got the wrong place, so not just me, Lindsay my Daughter did as well. She said it should be made clearer on the appointment letter. Paul came and picked me up again  Any way I got to the right place and had my scan. This was not very comfortable as I had to lay on my stomach with my arm up, with a pillow for my head and legs. This made my legs want to spasm up. I knew I had to keep very still, or the scan could be ruined. Very noisy and seem to take a long time. I kept my eyes shut most of it. After I felt very dizzy and a massive headache, my legs hurt with being still for so long. I was pleased they did not go into spasms. 

When we got back Jamie-Lee was here, as I was looking after her while Lindsay went to a boxing match. Later we had Chinese for tea-super, very nice too. My headache was still there when I went to bed, also my legs were still painful. 

Jamie-Lee was good as always, and we talked about various things. She starts secondary school next week. I am sure she will be ok. Last year she missed the starting date by a few days as her Birthday is on the 8th september, so will be one of the oldest there in year seven. All the best Jamie-Lee.

A bit of a mixed month again, but not too bad, nice weather and getting things done. Hope you are all feeling as best as you can. All the very best to you all. Love Gill.

July

 July 1st

Good walk on the common with Luna. We saw Mary, who is back from her holiday in South Africa. She enjoyed most of it but some where she went it was cold. She said you had warm weather here in UK and I was cold in what should have bean a warmer country. All I can say is CRAZY WEATHER.

Looking after Andy's cat again while he is away. Smudge spends a lot of his time outside now so I do not always see him. His food goes so I know he is OK.

2nd

Up early around 7.30 I had bean awake since 6AM so I decided to get up. A short night but the common walk will wake me up. Lovely on there and very quiet as well.

Going to Paul's parents today as its there Wedding  Anniversary  seventy years married. Between the family they got them flowers and afternoon tea. Andrew did them a plaque, from their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchild. They did not make too much of it. These things take hours to do and are unique as one offs. Are well that's just like them.

4th

No Pilates today voting  in the hall. Cleaning downstairs today but very tired and it an effort todo it but I did. 

6th

Quite cold today like yesterday, back to a coat. Lindsay and Jamie-Lee came round and stayed for tea, Chinese today, so no cooking. Luna was playing hide and seek with Jamie-Lee, and seemed to understand about hiding when her turn. She found Jamie-Lee every time, but, Jamie-Lee had a hard time to find her, then Luna just popped up. They both had fun after Lindsay and Jamie-Lee had gone Luna was very tired and went to sleep. 

8th

Hospital today to look at my wrist the Doctor said it could be cartilage damage and has ordered a scan and then to see another Specialist. Depending what they find it could mean a small operation. Or ?--or could still be RSD spread.  

Called at Argos to get me a new electric tooth brush as mine has totally gone now. Bean a good one as used for over ten years, different brushes of course. 

9th

Not doing too much today as a busy one yesterday. I did sort out a few things in the spare bedroom for Roberto coming tomorrow

Another two lumps have come up on my left leg again near the veins, Quite painful and spasms as well.

10th

Roberto here today Paul will be picking him up from Birmingham Airport. 

I have a blood test at my Doctors. I did ask the Nurse about the leg lumps. but she said make an appointment to see a Doctor. Hopefully they will go and there will be no need it can be quite hard to see a Doctor any way. That is why so many people go to A and E . 

After the blood test I went into town to get Lindsay something for her Birthday. Did quite well and got her a few things to open. Paul and I will be giving her money so she can get what she wants. Saw my friend Joy having a coffee at stokes with a friend. Had a few words with her then headed for home.

Roberto got here safely but was very tired as up early today there is an hour difference that's all. We are an hour behind them.

12th

Happy Birthday Lindsay.

The dog next door never stopped barking all morning, this is something it does most days but today he was worse

 This sets the dogs barking on the other side and across the road. Luna was unsettled as well but did not bark.

A lot of back and hip pain today quite sore at times too. Lumps still there in my leg, but not as painful. If still there Monday I will see a Doctor about them. Cleaned up down stairs. 

13th

Well its twenty years today since the RSD started with my fall while running. Twenty years of pain and torture. 

Back and hip not as painful today. Lindsay and Jamie-Lee came round and Jamie-Lee asked me to show her how to knit again, as she thought she was doing it wrong. I had a look and saw she was going into the backs of the knit stiches so twisting them so it a bit tight for the next row. After I showed her she soon got it.

15th

Day out today for Paul and I, plus Andrew and Roberto. A visit to the Space Center at Leicester. This was really very good. At the end we had a Palatium Show. This was also very good, but a lot I had my eyes shut as was making me dizzy. I have to be careful with these type of show as could Triger a seizure. A great day out, painful at times but worth  it. 

Some of the pictures Paul took.

We also went to a museum as well right next door and was free of charge. 

This was all about the water system and the sewers as they used to be. 

Still see the big tower at the space station.

The museum was very good as well.

I was a bit worried about Luna while we were out. Lindsay did come in to see her and she had a second mini walk to met Jamie-Lee from school at the bus stop. When we got back they were still here for a bit then headed for home. Thank you both for looking after her. Andrew and I had chip and curry for tea from the chippie. Paul and Roberto had fish.

16th

A rest day today I think, bit of a head ache and very sore eyes. My body ached as well but I think I got off well, as some car trips I suffer a lot more. Rain to start with then fine a bit later. Luna did not like waiting til most of the rain stopped. When we got on the common it smelt so fresh as well. 

17th

Cleaning again. Andrew and Roberto went to an arcade close by, they had a good time and both enjoyed them selves. Paul out most of the day.

We all watched a Star trek final episode - Picard. This did not go well to start with, but Wayne saved the day, so it was all well. Enjoyed it as waited a while to watch it. 

18th

Roberto going home today, Paul taking him to the airport. I think he will be pleased to see his wife and cat. Quite warm today 26C, but warmer tomorrow.  Roberto arrived home and his wife was pleased to see him so was his cat.

19th

Had my B12 injection in the afternoon, only rung up this morning, as bean a busy week. I did not think I would get an appointment today, so was surprised. This was painful as usual but did not last too long and stopped hurting after a few hours.

 24C today so very warm. Guess what I am doing? a lot of ironing, bedding and shirts plus trousers. Very warm but it needs doing. Watered the garden and grass later very dry.  

20th

On the common we saw a baby deer, I thought it was a tan dog sat in the grass  but no, a baby deer. I said to it, no need to be afraid, it stopped and stood looking at us, then off it went. We then saw a shew or something like that. Luna chased it but it was well gone into the long grass faster than her.  

Finished off the ironing that I did not do yesterday. Bit more knitting not much wool left now. of the wool I was given to knit the hats and things for the war children. Picture soon when finished all.

21st

Not as hot today 23C pleasant, as my Dad would have called it. Did the garden today, trimmed the roses, and lavender, put in a bag to dry off for lavender bags later on. Put in some flowers plants, a bit small but I think they will be fine. Andrew and I grew them from seed. Will look very nice in a few weeks. Watered the garden and lawn twice so it can with stand the heat.  

For tea we had some tatties from the garden that we had grown in a big tub planter Not bad a bit flowery and some spilt. There are few left so might try roasting them. 

22nd

I think I have done all the hat sets and gloves I am going to do now. I will get a picture put up soon so you all can see what I have done to help the little war children. 

The lumps in my leg have gone down a bit, and are not as swollen now. I am not going to the Doctors.

23rd

Cleaned up downstairs today. very hot and humid. Took most of the day as I kept having to stop to cool off a bit. Any way I got it all done.

Paul's Dad also had trouble with a vein his leg. He caught it and it started to bleed and would not stop. Paul went round and put a pressure bandage on it and the bleeding stopped. They still went to A and E. I said you will be there a long time and they were, from 11.30pm to 8.30 am the next day. Nothing was done to the leg either just go to your own Doctor in a few days. 

Our A and E is terrible the wait time is so bad. My sister in law had SEPCIS and was there 24 hours be-for they got her a bed and admitted her, then another 24 hours till they put up a ANTIBIOTIC drip. Malcom her husband  said all around the walls were signs saying SEPCIS KILLS. He was very worried. She was Ok but in hospital for a while. When I broke my wrist 2nd time I think it was 6 hours.  

24th

Cleaned upstairs today again very hot and humid. Got it all done but it took till 6pm gone. Tea was late, but so what, I had to have a sit down as so hot. I enjoyed my tea too, chicken breast steaks, roast tatties plus beans. I have not had much to eat so far today. Paul had bean out for his dinner and had fish and chips.

25th

Pilates went well on my bike a good ride as nice going along the road as not much traffic. I enjoyed the session a lot. Kerry came round in the afternoon with her son Ronnie. He is a cute lad and loved Luna so much and said he was going to smuggle her home with him.

27th

Went to Jenny's  as it was her Birthday yesterday but she was out with friends. Got her Dove bath stuff plus a box of chocolates. She is diabetic but sensible. Nice to spend a few hours with her which I enjoyed. She said Age UK where I used to volunteer, has gone down hill so much, and the place is empty soon after 1pm. When I was there we were busy till at least 2pm serving hot meals. They have cut the quality of the food down and the olddies will not eat there, like they used to and go else where for better food and prices. 

28th

Another warm day again, but when it was wet and cold we wished for sun, but it gets so hot and humid with the heat. I am alright with it but I know a lot of people find it hard to cope. Two years ago we in Lincolnshire  had the hottest place in the UK 40.5C-41C. Then it was hot, I barely coped with it, as my RSD was very much affected. So if I can cope with that 28C is manageable I think.

My little Dog Luna is in season and feeling a bit sorry for her self. She is getting lots of love and more attention than usual if that's possible.

29th

Warm again but more cloud today. Around 27C. Guess what cleaning up again very warm for this, got it all done then a bit more knitting. Now I have finished the hats sets, I am knitting a baby cardigan. This did not go well to start with, but I soon sorted it out, it has a yoke the sort I like to do and I think they are better for little babies as less seams to rub. 

Paul cooked tea tonight the first time I think since March. Chip and bits very nice too.

Next doors dog, which I have mentioned be-for barking. Well now the children are off school and in a spa tub. They shout to each other they swear and are very disrespectful to their Mum. No more peaceful sits in the garden now. Even inside you can still hear them. I know they are children but thats going over the top.

The pump thing that work the motor got too hot and was beeping for hours. In the end next doors turned it off. Peace at last. Andrew is in the shed and likes to have a peaceful day, or half day as he does not usually get till afternoon. I do hope things will change and the children will calm down as it not nice to disrespect your neighbours. Moan over.

30th

Happy Birthday Wayne hope you have a good day. We are sending him money plus a few bits we have got. Paul is hopping to go to Halifax to see him on Sunday. I would love to go but it can be a 2 hour trip on a good run, too far for me as the pain would be so bad probably for days after. when we went to Leicester I was in pain after 20 minutes in the car.

2 lots of washing out and the garden watered twice, walk on the common too. Going good today also doing my Blog hopefully publish later.

Well a bit of a mixed month but I did go out for the day. So that's good- its not that I do not want to go out its because I suffer so much during and after because of the RSD and the other things I have to endure. Sometimes the pain is just not worth it. Not all bad though.

Hope things are good with you all, and the heat is bearable for you. All the very best Love Gill.