August 2nd
Doing some painting in the hallway, trouble is I get blisters, it's the way I have to hold my brush. Partly due to RSD and the two broken wrists 2020 and 2023.
3rd
Wallpapering today in the hallway, going well no match to the paper.
Three lots of washing as well dried lovely.
7th
Dentist today check up ok just needs a clean up at a later date.. The dentist said a clean up will help with keeping my teeth cleaner. I said they are around severity years old. The total cost will be around eighty pounds. Eye test is free- why not dentist check up?
Bit of shopping in town, its my Brothers birthday on the 10th So I got him a selection of treats to fill up a bag I have at home. We did this last year and he said he loved them.
Got some wool for baby things I will make at a later date.
9th
Bit more knitting of Paddington Bear going well. This is for my Sister in Laws Birthday on the 28th.
Changed the bedding good day warm wind every thing dried.
10th
Paul and I Went to visit my Brother and family. He did love his present as we thought he would. My Nephew was there as well we do not see him much as he works nights. So usually in bed when we go.
13th
Stripping off the wallpaper in the front room. Going well so should get most done today.
I have an eye test so had to stop. I do like stripping off paper and putting on as well.
Eye test I need new reading glasses chose the ones I wanted. They are children's as I only have a small face and head. Not really any cheaper though. Some people do say to me, having your second childhood are you? NO I say still the first on. So the glasses are appropriate for me.
When I got back I vacuumed round ready for papering probably tomorrow. I am very tired so will see. Very hot today while walking into town it felt like there was a hot hair dryer blowing on my legs. 38C today and still no rain to speak of.
14th
Rest day I am exhausted so no wallpapering today. Bit more knitting and sewing up and just having a rest.
15th
Started the wallpapering going well. Paul stopped for football in the afternoon.
I did a bit more of Paddington Bear. When people see a item that I have knitted they do not realise all the work that goes into it hours and hours of knitting and sewing up.
16th
Finished off all the papering yesterday so getting the room back to normal and wiping round the paintwork and vacuuming.
Andrew and I took Luna for a extra walk on the common and it did rain quite sharp. The first time in weeks the ground was actually wet. Bit more rain would be nice so I do not need to keep watering the garden with the watering cans, hard work. I usually give it a good soaking.
I got something in my finger while wiping around the front room feels very sore I think it could be a splinter. I thought to start with it was a deep cut as it bled a lot
18th
Over night I had a lot of pain in my finger not a good night. It's now very swollen and red. Later I had a good look and could see a black bit. I got my tweezers and pulled out this. Paul had got a piece out yesterday as well. over all I think it was around 3/4 of an inch long. I know it feels a lot better and not as swollen and painful. My the end of the day most of the swelling had gone. I think the piece of wood had gone in straight down along the nail.
19th
Cleaned the bathroom and kitchen Paul is cleaning the front room and dining room carpets so the rooms will be cleaned tomorrow. Both carpets look very clean and smell fresh. A few years ago I bought a Bissell carpet cleaner that was on offer at Argos around half price I think it was. This cleans carpets very well, stains as well as normal everyday wear and dirt, drys quick too
20th
Put dining room back together and vacuumed the carpet. Both carpets clean now. Paul is going to do upstairs and the stairs next week. Cleaned mine and Paul's bedroom rest tomorrow.
21st
Cleaning the other two bedrooms today. The house is all clean now-- good.
25th
Cleaning down stairs again today
Finishing off Paddington Bear most done now. Paul did the label and I finished off the case. I wanted to write PB on the case but my hands are not steady enough and I do not trust any one else to do it. If messed up will take at least three hours to replace. I do not fancy doing that. I did alter quite a bit of the pattern and used a different bear pattern I think he looks good, so did everyone who saw it.. I am sure Pam will love him. I
Paul put some stick on letters for his case for me.
26th
Today would have bean my Mum Birthday. So later I am going to the Garden of Rest to see them all. My Mum, Dad, and younger Brother hopefully on my bike.
Paul is cleaning the bedroom carpets.
Andrew, Luna and I went to the crematorium walked on the road going. coming home we went across the common. I did carry Luna a bit as she got very tired and the traffic was noisey. Only got little legs, and she had already had a good walk in the morning. When we got on the common she was running around and doing her usual chasing the birds. I was tired as well.
27th
Putting the bedrooms back together after the carpets have dried. Paul is out so just me. Very humid and heavy today I am sweating a lot and dizzy as well. I needed to sit down and have a drink. Any way got it all done. Bit more knitting in the afternoon. Making baby things. My favourite knitting to do.
28th
Happy Birthday Pam. We are going on Sunday afternoon instead as Pam and Malc are out for the day.
29th
The common has greened up after quite a lot of rain. I thought it would take a bit longer but no green in most places. I bet the horses are enjoying the new shoots of grass and other bits that have sprung up. The air is cooler and fresher as well, nice.
30th
Dull day looks like more rain. Going to see Pam and Malc to take Paddington Bear. Pam was thrilled with him. Malc said it must have taken you hours to do. Yes, I said it did Hours. But to see Pam's face it was all worth it.
Back home a bit of a rest then do tea. Baked gammon, tatties, carrots, yorkshires and cheese sauce. Very nice it was too. Bath later, then bed around two thirty ish.
Andy across the road is going away again, two weeks this time. I am looking after his cat Smudge for one week. The other week will be his next door neighbors turn.
31st
Doing this Blog. Washing two lots, but it started to rain around two pm. Then as usual stopped when I got it all in. I will put it out again and just watch the window for rain drops. Some of the showers we have had have bean very heavy. Hail as well the other night. Quite a big storm too. I love storms, so was watching it
Well that's about it for another Blog- Hope you are as good as you can possibly be.
Did you like Paddington Bear? I hope so. All the best to every one of you love Gill.
