February

 February 1st

Rest day today as bean quite busy the last few days. Of course a bit of knitting. 

Luna seemed a bit strange today after the common walk. She was very unsettled all day and night time. She kept going from her basket to me, then laying on the carpet. Not sure if she hurt some where or what, or bean bitten on the common? By early morning she had settled a lot better and had a good nights sleep. I was so pleased. 


3rd

Luna is ok again now and back to her usual self. I think she might have had a stomach ache as her poo was a bit weird looking. She was Running all over on the common as usual. One happy dog- one happy Mum.

I have starting knitting a pair of gloves with  4ply 100% wool, this is half the thickness of the DK weight I usually use. So its takes a lot longer to do. Andy's Mum gave me the wool last year. These should be really warm gloves. My plan is to knit up all the wool into gloves or mittens, for presents.   


4th

Today I am at the hospital to see about my left wrist. I had a scan last year August 31st. The appointment I should have had in November, to see what was going on with my wrist was cancelled. Hopefully today I will find out what is wrong with it. My wrist got twisted while still in plaster, drying Luna's feet. I broke it in July 2023 tripping over a computer chair base. When the plaster was taken off, I told the Doctor about the twist. I thought they would Xray it, but he said there was no need. I did not agree. He said physio would strength it, and it would be fine. Lets see-- still hurts when I turn my wrist or wave  and is very weak, so eighteen months later it still is not right. He was wrong. 

I saw Doctor Corbin the top man. He said the ligament is quite badly torn and would need treatment or an operation. Other options include an steroid injection in to the ligament. This could have bean done today, but better with Ultrascan while injecting the wrist. More accurate he said, if this fails an operation will be done. At last I have an answer to my pain and weakness. 

I did tell him about my RSD and what happened when I had a steroid injection in my knee- June 19th 2019 after a operation for two Meniscus tears (May 1st 2019. My blood pressure shot up to 210 + over  100 + and stayed there. I felt very strange and the Nurse said I looked terrible. I was very nearly admitted to Kings Mill hospital where the injection and operation was done. I had to go to their A and E in a wheelchair with two nurse to see a doctor. My blood pressure went down a bit to 204 over 100 where it stuck again. Touch and go whether I went home today. He let me go after a lot of thinking. He did not want me even walking to the car, it had to be a wheelchair. Go home do nothing at all SIT DOWN. See your own Doctor to morrow, tell him its urgent. The A and E doctor said if I feel very unwell or things just do not feel right, go to Lincoln A and E straight away or call an ambulance.

Even the operation did not go smooth either. I was supposed to have day surgery but stayed in two nights because I had seizures.  

 My own Doctor the next day after the injection, wanted me to go on blood pressure tablets, but I said NO it was alright be for I had the injection, and will be soon again. Blood pressure 188 over 114. I had to have a twenty four hour blood pressure monitor a few days later. My blood pressure was perfect now. The Nurse said it was a lot better than hers.


5th

A very frosty start to the day white over on the common. We did not see any one to talk to today. Luna had fun as usual running around and chasing the birds. We saw the two Canadian geese that settled and raised their chicks a few years ago. 15th May 2022. There has bean a lot of work done mostly dredging,  around the lakes so may be a bit unsettling for them. Hope they do stop and have more chicks here.

Just cleaning up down stairs today, I feel quite achy and tired.


6th

Again a very frosty start to the day. On the common early, as pilates later. Paul took me, a good session a lot of work with the big pilates ball and the small knobby ball. Also the big rollers for our feet. By eleven o'clock the frost had gone, still cold though.

Later we had a lovely surprise Jay-Jay, Molly and Corey James, came to see us, Lindsay too. Bit later, Jamie-Lee was here after school. Molly has a car and now lives about half a hour away. Her last house was damp and mouldy which is why they moved. This was a new house as well. (both rented) The one she is in now is in the country and has a coal fire which they light every day at the moment. There is a garden as well something they did not have in the mouldy house. 

Late night I felt very strange with a piercing pain in my head. I think I had a small seizure. As I allways feel strange after, a far away feeling and head pain off the scale,


7th

I am making John my pilates friend a pair of gloves for his Birthday tomorrow. Paul has got him chocolates as well. I was not happy with the glove I made, it did not look right. So I pulled it all down , made a cake instead. I think he will enjoy that better. I will see him on Sunday as he is busy tomorrow.  

I am knitting my friend Mary a pair of mittens, so she can put her hand warmers in them. She said she can not do it with her gloves. They will not take long as they are childs size. Mary is very small but perfect.


9th

Gave Mary her gloves they fitted lovely.


She was very surprised I made them for her as she had only said a few days ago, she could do with some  mittens. Took John his cake and chocolates he could hardly wait for the cake to be handed over. He said he had a good day yesterday. Happy Birthday John.

Bad headache today I wish my scan would be here soon so we can see if anything is wrong with my neck and lower head. Or is it just RSD. Doctor  Solinas, Ordered this MRI scan on October 2nd 2024 and I have not heard a thing since.


10th 

A rare day in town I got everything I wanted so a good trip. Still having my head aches, plus shooting pain from my neck.


11th

Cleaning up in the morning as not done yesterday. I like to clean down stairs after the weekend.  My friend Lyn will be here after 2pm. My Birthday is the13th. She brought me a card and presents in a bag. I have know Lyn forty six years. We met in hospital while me having Wayne, and Lyn, David, our fist babies. I went on to have a daughter and another son. She did not have any more. She used to live in Dixon street, a few streets away but now lives in  North Hykeham not far, a short bus or bike ride depending on the weather.


12th

Jenny came to see me in the morning she is doing good. Bought me a rose plant,  plus a card with money in for my Birthday. Angela my friend came to see me in the afternoon. She is also well and recovering after her fall last year. She gave me a card with money in. She wanted me to open it. Far too much I said to her. She said I deserved it. My youngest Brother David, and Nephew Garry, who brought me a presents also. Thorntons Chocolates from Garry. My Brother and Sister in laws present bag, to be opened tomorrow. 


13th

Happy Birthday to me 70 years old today. I do not feel this age most of the time, and a lot of people say I do not look it. I think if it was not for the RSD I would look even better. Pain ages you so much. A lovely Birthday. Andrew, Paul, Luna,  Lindsay, Jamie-Lee, Jay-Jay, Molly and Corey James, Tracy too. Mary's Daughter came with a present for me. She said it's payback for the mittens I made her. Mary said, I am always doing and making things for her and this was something she could do for me. Debbie Bumkin also brought me round presents. I had not sean her all week and wondered if she was alright. She said she had bean working a lot which she was pleased about. Three dogs to cater for plus herself. Present from Wayne and Kayleigh plus the Farra cat. Andrew did me a coaster of Luna and made me a chocolate and banana cake very rich and lovely. We had Chinese for tea from another take away as ours usual one is closed for a few weeks. Poor Corey James bumped his head a VERY large bump came up. I gave Molly some Arnica cream and it helped as he stopped crying. The bump got a lot bigger, but he was fine playing and did not seem in pain any more. I let Molly have the rest of the cream to put on later and bedtime. Soon it was time for everyone to go home it's bean a long, day and I am tired and in pain. Bean a wonderful day.


14th

Very tired today so having a rest day just doing some knitting. The hat sets for the Saria children like I did last year. Not as many though as my wrist hurts when doing different stitches for a long time. 


15th

I have taken pictures of all my presents and cards



All my cards apart from one which got missed.

From Paul and Luna's friends.

From Paul.+ Money.
From Luna.

Yankee candle and voucher- From Tracy. 

Jay-Jay Molly and Corey James.
Two pair of lovely slippers- Butterfly necklace and Jelly babies.
Rose and money Jenny- Flowers Angela- plus money.
Lindsay's- Angela's and Jamie-Lees flowers.

Angela's- Paul's (from last week) Lindsay's.
From Mary and Rory.
From Debbie Bumpkin and her dogs.
Chocolates-coaster-Nivea gift set-Flicker candles set-Daisey candle-Little coaster.
Pilates John.
Lyn and Mo.
Chocolates- Baylis and Harding gift set. 

Andrew. 
Slate coaster he made. Plus Cake
Half the cake- rest bean eaten was very good.

Jenny's card that got missed off the stairs with the others.

Angela's card as well. Two friends together.

Brother David, Sister in law Bev and Family. 
Michelle and Sam- Sister in Law and partner.
Celebration gift set- Wine Chocolates-Biscuits- Sweets. 
Brother David, and Sister in law, Bev and Family.

Wayne and Kayleigh's Present In my glass cabinet.

Lovely rose. 

Garry my Nephew.
Lindsay-Family.
Chocolates and two information books. + one present to come.
Cake Andrew made- Chocolate and banana.



I got £105 plus a £20 Amazon voucher.



17th

A nice sunny day, bean so long since the sun has shone on Lincoln I thought it maybe had gone for a holiday. Cleaning up down stairs. I ache and feel stiff a lot today, hopefully the cleaning will help loosen things up a bit. Bit more knitting of the childrens hat sets. I have now sorted out my presents and put them where they need to go now. I have a good stash of sweets and chocolate.


18th

A windy but warm day wind still a bit cold though. Nice to see the sun again. The weather is warming up over the next few day so that will be good. A lot of washing done and dried.

Luna has bean very active the last few days playing with ball. She pushes it under the cupboard and then cries because she can not get it. I have put my knitting bags there now so it's hard for her to do now.  She then wraps it up in her blanket then can not get it out. She is a very demanding little girl. Some days she is getting two walks but still has loads of energy. After a while its like her battery has run out and she is out for the count for a while any way.


Having a rest with sheepie her bedtime toy.


Very tired now.

Cuddled up with sheepie under my blanket which she loves.


20th

No pilates to day Jo is ill. Poor Jo, get better soon, no pilates next week either as Jo has an appointment. Knitting and a few jobs done.  Ironing all the stuff from yesterday. Tired now sit down, a bit more knitting.

22nd

A windy day today with a bit of sun well to start with any way, rained later. I did one load of washing and it just about dried. Not doing too much today. Sorting my blog out, putting up pictures on about my Birthday and other things. Pictures can take ages to do.
 I am looking after Andy's cat across the road as he is stopping at his parents because he is ill. Hopefuuly he will be back soon.

23rd

Paul is doing the shed ready for the new chest freezer he got six weeks ago, that has stood in our front room. Also giving the shed a clean and paint, moving things like the other upright freezer. The sun has gone again and raining now, rest of the day too weather forecast said. Quite cold on the common, and I did not have my hat on to day. I thought it was a bit warmer than it was. Lucky I have a hood on my coat. If my ears get cold I get bad ear ache. Luna had her coat on so she was warm enough. She runs around all the time so there probably not much chance of her getting cold any way. 

25th

I actually got to see the Doctor today. I told the receptionist that I had a few things to sort out. When I saw the Doctor later that day she told me that I had a twenty minute appointment  a double one that was nice of the receptionist to do that.
 I started with my neck/head scan that was ordered last October by neurology Doctor Solinas. My own Doctor said she would see where it had got to on the list and try to push it forward a bit.
Next was my nose that has had a small sore on it for quite a while, sorted she said I am to see a dermatologist. Right next she said, knee I said, she had a look at my swollen knee and ordered a Xray for the next few days. Next my sore heal something like blister under the skin or like a pressure sore. Sorted with a cushion pad this will protect it a bit. She will have to order it for me.  Eyes next, very dry and can be very sore. Dry because of medication I take. Eye drops given, hope they are better than the over counter ones. B12 next can I have it eight weeks apart instead of twelve, as the last few weeks are like I have a mini flu, and no energy at all. Yes again sorted out. A very good appointment every thing addressed. I even had nearly five minutes left. Thank you very much Doctor Lindsay.



Went to pick up eye drop but not ready as they have to be order. I walked home feeling good That I had got every sorted out.

I helped Paul in the shed with the freezer which fits perfect now.


26th

Cleaning up down stairs today. My friend Debbie came round to order some medication for her dog Monty. A lot cheaper online.  I love helping Debbie out.

I trimmed around Luna's eyes and gave her a good brush. She could so with a haircut but I want to wait till its a bit warmer. She had a couple of knots under her arm pits that were quite hard to comb out. But with patients we did it. Her fur is so thick at the moment and going cury too. A very cute preety girl.


27th

Pilates a good session, the lady near me is quite funny, eighty years old and very flexible. She said to me on one move that she keeps getting her legs mixed up and forgetting when to breathe in and out. I said so long as you breathe, it will be ok. She can be very funny I think I am the one of the youngest ones there at seventy.

Andy is back now so his cat Smudge will be happy. Andy says he feels a lot better now.

My Daughter Lindsay here in the afternoon. Good to see looking well. Jamie-Lee was surprised  she was here as well. She told me today that she has our home number down on her mobile as The Fossiles. I laughed, thought it was very funny. I said you must be a young fossile then. She comes here most days as her school is very close by. Tracy picked them up, and on their way home, she  dropped me off at the chemist to get my eye drops. My heel pads were there as well.

Tried my eye drops, did make my eyes feel quite soothed and wet but its how long they last is the question. The heel cushion which does help, but a bit bulky. I put it in my sock, tricky, but once in it does the job and not move. 

28th

White over everywhere sharp frost cold too but it's going to be nice and sunny later. Very sunny later and warm too up to 12C from -2 over night.

Cleaning up stairs today got it all done which I was surprised as I had a lot of interruptions. All clean and tidy everywhere now. 


Well here we are at the end of the second month of this new year. Not too bad so far. I least I got all my Doctor stuff sorted out. Still pain but that will always be lurking around ready to pounce. All the very best to you all and I hope things are going well for you. Love Gill.










January.

January 1st

Well another new Year- What will this one have to offer me?


3rd

In town today to get Kira, my grandson Tommy-Lee, Girlfriend, something for her Birthday tomorrow 18. Got a few different things I think she will like.


4th

Walked down to the Charity shop to get two puzzles I saw yesterday. The intention was to get them on the way back from town, but they were closed. I took Luna with me as well, everyone thought she was very cute. She got a bone biscuit which she enjoyed very much. The lady asked if she could have another one but I said no, as it can fill her up too much and she does not eat her tea. Walked back with Luna jumping and almost skipping along very happy as usual.


5th

Snow today, did not settle  but very sloshy and slippery on the paths. Good walk if not a bit colder than I thought it would be. I think Luna is in a very funny mood today as she came back from her walk with as much energy as be for she went. She shot up the stairs a few times then rolled around on the carpet. After her bone biscuit and breakfast of her mixer biscuits, she did settle a bit and went to sleep. Time for me to have a cup of tea and sit down.


6th

Two years today since my little girl Summer passed away. I miss her so much rest in peace little girl.


7th

I was going to knit myself a jumper but the pattern had no instructions for the sleeves I am not good enough to do them without a pattern. The back bit I had already done so I pulled it down. The wool was 4ply so very slow going so not too bothered. I will knit some gloves or baby things instead. 

A bit of snow fell, but soon went as it rained. Not as cold as yesterday but still ice on the common in places, The river is very high, gone over in a few places. A lot of rain has fallen over the last few weeks plus the snow we had in November last year. On the common there are a lot of underground springs too.


8th

Very cold today -3-4C overnight with a cold wind too. Andy from across the street said it was going to be -20C in Scotland tonight. Pleased I am not there

Cleaning upstairs to day, got most done, just computer room to do. So tired today as well, a lot of short nights just lately. Quite a bit of pain and spasms too.The cold does not help much either. You would think I should sleep well with all the powerful drugs I take, but no, very short nights. Around four to five hours in bed. I know the tablets do help the pain quite a bit, but it not pain free for me. At least the pain is not like it used to be.


9th

Started knitting a blanket for my Sister in-law Pam, for her Birthday in August so plenty of time to do it. This one is different pastel colours mostly baby wool. Going to look very bright and pretty when finished. Picture when all done.

Finished off cleaning the bed rooms. Luna had another walk on the common with Andrew and I. Very cold wind, Luna enjoyed it as usual running around and chasing every thing that moved.  


10th

Very frosty on the common just looked like snow so cold as well. New crossing lights are being put in as they use less power than these ones. This confused Luna quite a bit as the temporary crossing was further down the road.

B12 injection all went well but hurt for the rest of night. Coming back from the Doctors I saw my granddaughter Jamie-Lee who was coming back from school. She comes here after school as its  just down the road from here. She will then get picked up  by her Dad or family friend Tracy. 


11th

Very cold and frosty again -3-4C, the sun did come out later and it felt quite warm.  




The River 
Play park near the common.
Same again.
Close up of the frost.
Luna going for her morning walk on the common.
The play park again.


Luna has found something to chase, full speed ahead.



A little spring on the common - last 3 pictures.


Horses through the fog.


Luna looking for something to chase after.



13th

Paul has bought a new freezer (Saturday) for the shed as other one not working right, seal has gone all hard. This one is a bit bigger at the top so does not fit. Paul said he will adjust the cupboard to make it fit. At the moment it is in the front room.


14th

Cleaning up  took most of the day. So I am so tired, and I hurt. Mary with Rory gave me a toy for Luna an elephant which Andrew and I have called Nellie. She likes it very much. She has a thing for labels chew them off, so this one did not last long. 



Nellie.



15th

Sorting out a few things like the medical chest and my sewing box plus the wool chests as well. 

Later I put the crystals back in the display cabinet. My hands were quite calm today, so I thought go for it. Some had got broke, well bits came off. The elephant's trunk and the ducks beak, plus the spinning wheels wool, only three so not too bad. They are so delicate, but it's an easy fix to repair them. Andrew has some special adhesive I can use. 


16th

Pilates for me today- did not go last week as so foggy. This week Paul took me in the car. A very good session nice and gentle or I thought so. I might ache tomorrow though. 

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket, Mars Mission- most went well. The booster was caught by the Chopstick arms, as planned. The rocket part did not do so well, it blew up after catching fire. Still a good outcome, they will learn from this, but it would have bean Great, if all had gone well. Next time it will.  

17th

Stuck the crystals all good, went well. Hands behaved quite well. I did get the shakes and pain but got them done despite this. Tomorrow I will put them back in the cabinet with the others.


18th

Started knitting a baby cardigan from some wool that Paul's friend gave me. Very soft wool and knitting up well. So far going good. I am still knitting the blanket for Pam this also is going well not got to the decreasing part yet. Its a corner to corner like the few I have already done. You start with two stitches then increase till the side is long enough, then decrease down to two again, finish -hours later, in fact weeks




All crystals back in and safe.


19th

Not doing too much today as quite tired. Pain here today and spasms too. I did get a bit more of the baby cardigan done.


23rd

Changed bedding as a good drying day. A storm brewing, and so windy, I had a job getting things to stay on the line. Only out around a hour and sheets were dry enough for ironing. I know who irons sheets now days? I like them crease free so they get ironed along with quilt cover. Dried and ironed in the same day almost unheard of in the winter time.


24th

Went to Pilates today Paul took me. A good session I enjoyed it a lot. Jo's Daughter has had a baby girl called Lilly. Her daughter was told the baby would be small and could be ill as the placenta was not working right. She was fine over seven pounds and both went home the next day very healthy baby. All the best to you both. Jo showed us some pictures of Lilly very chubby face and so cute.


25th

A sunny start with frost quite cold as well. The Virgin guy is here sorting out the internet as we have had a few problems just lately. Now it has bean upgraded so a lot faster. 


26th

I gave Luna a bath today and she fluffed up about twice the size, so fluffy and soft. Also washed her bedtime toy Sheppie. Who now looks white again.


27th

Luna's walk on the common was a long one today as walked around with a few others. The work men are dredging the lakes. My friend Phil said we ought to start a rumor that they are looking for a body.

Cleaning upstairs today. I also made a stew in the slow cooker, for tea to have with dumplings. 

Another walk with Andrew later. luna was very tired later, but after a sleep she raring to go again. 


28th

My neck today is very bad, tight shooting pain and spasms. I am having a scan on my neck and base of skull. That is when my appointment comes through. This has bean diagnosed as FACIAL NEURALGIA, but my neurologist think it could be a bit more than that. So just wait and see. I go next week 4th February to see about results of my wrist which was MRI scanned in August 31st 2024. The appointment in November was cancelled

Cleaning two of the bedrooms today, Paul needs to tidy his stuff up first so that will be tomorrow or next day. 


30th

Pilates, Paul took me again as too cold to go on my bike. A good session, we did a lot with balls pressed up against the wall and working up and down our back and hips. Seemed very gentle but made me ache. 

I made Jo's Daughter a baby cardigan set for Lilly.


Jo liked it very much. I told her if she would like some more I can easily do some.

This is the other one I made from the baby wool I was given

Two walks for Luna today, one with Andrew in the afternoon. It was sunny and quite warmish around 5C cold wind though.


31st 

Finished off the bedroom today and vacuumed down stairs. Tired now but still tea to do later. Sit down and knit a bit for now.



Well not too bad a month still more pain than I would like but not keen on uping tablets. The cold weather does not help. I have had it worse so I can cope with this. All the very best to you all Love Gill.

                                             































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