June.

 June 1st

Cleaning down stairs today.

 Bit of a problem with Paypal. I got hacked-- money sent to another person I did not authorise. Halifax sorted it out, refunded the money. Andrew is trying to sort out Paypal as a hold was put on the account. PayPal were asking to confirm a card I no longer had access to, as Halifax Bank has now gone to Visa- not MasterCard like it used to be. In the end we spoke to a real person not a AI. This took quite a while but in the end sorted. Thank you Andrew.

2nd

B12 today hurt quite a bit today- Blood test for level of B12 as well. 

Into town after Doctors I am nearly there it made sense to go today. I did not really get much but it was nice to have a look round. The rain at times was very heavy and hail stones too. On the way back I sheltered in a doorway. The rain soon stopped and the sun came shining through, and I got home mostly dry. 

3rd

What a day trying to sort out money from my Halifax account, to send deposit for windows we are having soon. It was as if Halifax did not want me to have the money. Loads of checks I suppose it was quite a bit £4000. I think the problem was the account was not set up. After many checks it was passed through. A very nice man called Gavin was a great help. Gavin also said if the firm does not do the job there is no come back to retrieve the money. That was a bit scary but I am sure it will be ok. We have met the window man three times now and his firm is genuine. Halifax even checked that out too. Good they do this but, a lot of people I think would just go to the bank and get the money and hand it to the man. I did think about this but thought it would be easier account to account. At least it's done now, and Gavin said the other part of the payment would just go straight through.  

5th

I am taking off all the wood paneling in the passage ready for the new door being done. We are having a slope done so it's easier for me to get out my mobility scooter and bike. Next door did it a few years ago and we said we would in time. So now is the time- the passage will be shorter, but I do not think that matters. The outside bit will be more under cover after work done and not just a porch as it is now.

6th

Transplanted the tomatoes into pots.  Hopefully they will grow fast and get into the garden as its already late but the weather did not help going hot and cold on us. When I had a green house I could plan more. The little one is good but not like a glass one. I know I have bean very lucky as it was in next doors garden for over thirty years. Be for the house was sold next door. the owners asked me sell them the greenhouse, which I did. The new owners did not want it at all and a relation came to get it in the first few days.  

8th

Took all the paper off in the passage, panelling on the lower half paper on the top. This took quite a while as when I took off the anaglypta paper it left a backing, which I had to wet to get off. Hard work all done by me. Any way all finished and cleaned up. We have a wet and dry cleaner so it does not mess our home one. 

9th

Cleaning up took a while as a lot of dust from yesterday. Very cold on the common today Luna had her coat on. Met Mary and Rory Mary said she was cold. She did not put her bigger coat on as the last few days it has bean a lot warmer. 

I thought I would hurt more today but apart from the top of my legs tight I am alright.

10th

A rest day today as bean quite busy. 

Wet start to the day with sun and showers rest of the day. 

I did some of a doctor Who puzzle I started a few days ago. Going well but not easy. A picture will be put on here when done.

11th

Vacuumed through, still some dust floating around. Bit more of  the puzzle a lot of dark bits that look the same. I will finished it, not given up on one yet. I did leave a cat one for about a year as I could not finish it. The  black ground was all black, but in the I did. 

I am getting a lot of spasms in my legs, I have a lot of ugly veins in the left one so they swell up. The right one has bean sorted a few years ago.  The air has bean very stormy so this gives me head pain.

Baked tatties for tea with with sausage and beans a quick tea all in the oven not much washing up either. Andrew had a veggie burger with tattie and beans. 

12th

Windy but not too cold rain at times but not much. I tied up the roses as the rain and wind had battered them a bit. Washing and just general bits today. Bit more puzzle going well but so hard. Only around thirty bits left now.

I am feeding Andy's cat Smudge, for a few days. He is a good cat but very fussy with his pouches of meat. I go in twice a day. Sometimes he is there other times not. He likes to sit outside in a gap between the fence and shed. 

13th

Quite mild today still windy. Walked round with Debbie and Bella her dog, on the common and chatted to her. Bean a while since we did that. Debbie works so she goes on the common at different times. So I can go a few days without seeing her. Some days you see just about everyone you know other days no one.

 Paul is sorting out the switches for the passage but its not going well.

Fed Smudge he was eating when I left. I give him a stroke and left him to his food. see you later Smudge.   

14th

Changed the bedding washed and dried. A trip to Dunelm mills to get a new quilt cover just one is needed as already got one summer weight one.The one we picked was half price too. We also got Andrew some pillows reduced as well.

17th

Windows started today started up stairs with Andrews later its a tilt and turn one. Rained to start with then fine which is good when your windows are missing. Things seem to be going well. A lot more dust than I thought there would be. More work for me, at least it will all done in a few days hopefully. 

18th

What did I say about things going well. The kitchen window was wrong- now we have a sideways one for now. Problems with the bathroom and shed as well not shutting. The front room one, the glass broke when they put it in. Andy (Window man )said  no problem easy fix. The kitchen one will be next week now as he needs to reorder it.

We are having a ramp/slope instead of the quite big step we have now. This will be easier to get the bins out, my bike and at last, I will be able to get my mobility scooter out without a ramp. The passage will be quite a bit shorter too. Less to heat up in the winter. The windows are triple glazed so that should help the heat loss too. The old windows were draughty and the doors had gaps top and bottom. Hence the new windows.

19th

A hot day today the window men Andy and Pete are suffering. Got to 28C more in our garden. The windows up stairs are just about done so I can get the spare room done. We have Roberto, Andrews friend from the Netherlands- Zaandam. He is arriving on Saturday Paul will pick him up from Birmingham train station.  

20th

Roberto here now tired, but pleased to be in Lincoln again he does like it here. Chinese for tea which he said he had bean looking forward to. Very nice it was too he enjoyed it very much. 

21st

 Fathers Day, and my son Andrew, Birthday too. Andrew and I had chips and curry as his Birthday day tea, with having a take away last night. Paul and Roberto had fish and chip and they did not put in Roberto's mushy peas, e was disappointed. A good day had by all.

23rd

I went to the crematorium today to take Dad some flowers and to say hello to everyone. I usually go a few day later as it can be very busy when it's a special day like Fathers day. My mum and my young Brother are in the same remembrance garden plot. Also I usually go to see my past next door neighbours, and take flowers when I can. I went on my bike which was so easy to get out because of the ramp. Not quite finished but still a lot better as it is.

Roberto is cooking tea for us all. A dutch type of stew called "Hachee" made from beef and onions. His gran used to make it for his family He did mash and carrots mixed which was very nice. He also made Andrew a vegetable dish Andrew said it was very nice. Thank you Roberto.

24th

Window people here to put in the right kitchen window. Then just trimming round the windows and done most of it. He said he has sorted the bathroom and shed ones. They do open better but still a bit tight. 

Not as hot today. Hopefully we- Paul, me Andrew and Roberto are going to walk the high castle walls in Lincoln today and other bits that are within the ground level castle walls. The Magna Carter, the prison. The cathedral from the outside.

We did go and it was very good. Walking the walls you could see for miles even the common where Luna and I go every day. Everyone enjoyed it.

View from the wall of the castle I think that's the common in the distance.

There have bean a few concerts inside the castle grounds, these are some of the tents selling gifts and mentos.

Dragons inside the castle.

On the walls of the castle Andrew and Roberto ahead.

The water tower.

Another dragon.

Roberto and Paul.

Across the city.

Looking down.

Dragon three.

The magnificent cathedral.

The stage for the concerts.

Andrew and Me.

Walking the prison stairs.

In side one of the prison cells.

Roberto try's on one of the coats. 

How do I look ?

You would need to get on with your fellow in mates.

The chapel- Andrew in charge at the pulpit.

Let me out.

The vicar.

Roberto still dressing up.

How beautiful is this?

A song from the prison.

The three inmates.

For you Wayne.

Outside the cathedral.

One of the towers.

Bye bye dragon.

What a lovely day and good weather too. you could see for miles. Thank you Paul.

We had wraps for tea, hot ones, chicken and veg for us three. Andrew just the veg. Very good too. 

Quite tired later, my left ankle swelled up as well.  This often does, not the other one which is the RSD one. A very good day. 

25th

Roberto's time here has come to the end and he is going home to day back to his wife Biaka, who he has missed, plus his cat Bobby.. Paul is taking him to Birmingham as be for, to get his flight home.

A heavy day might be a storm later which would be nice as so so heavy. It was still 22C at nine PM.  

Roberto is now home.

27th

Went to get new blinds for kitchen, bathroom, and computer room plus spare bedroom. Also curtains for these latter two. The bathroom blind was missing a bit so it has to be exchanged.

When we got back after a quick rest,  I did the cleaning up down stairs.Not quite as warm today 27C at 3PM. Still feels very heavy air. Chinese for tea as usual.

28th

Today we are having a family BBQ well some of them. Lindsay and Jamie-Lee, Jay-Jay Cory-James- Not Molly as she was working. Andrew, Me and Paul, plus Paul's Dad. He has not bean here for quite a while. The afternoon was hot but abit of cloud was most welcome.  Lindsay did the cooking and very good it was too. Cory-James played with Duplo, his little bike, and various other things all outside. The only time he came in was to eat at the table. He was happy all day long. When Paul took them home Cory-James fell asleep in the car, Jay-Jay lifted him out got him ready for bed. Paul's Dad also enjoyed his day. Good to see him here.

29th

Paul put up the kitchen blind looks good I think.

Now I have some of the common inside.

Pictures of my rose bushes. 

These were looking better a few days ago but the wind has damaged them a bit. Andrew said on the biggest one there were were one hundred and thirty seven blooms on the one bush. WOW

The white rose bush-- that is Summer's rose. (My lovely Westie dog that got poisoned by antifreeze, and passed away 6th January 2023.)  This was bought soon after Summer passed by my friend Mary and Rory her dog. 

Summer's Rose.

That's about it for June and this month. A busy month and quite a bit of extra pain too. So from me to you all my best wishes. Love Gill.