July.

 July 1st

Andrew came with Summer and me for a walk. My hair cut in the afternoon looks good as usual. 

Changed bedding, all dried well.

3rd

My granddaughter Jamie-Lee has bean given an old sewing machine from her other Nan that passed away a while ago. Her grandad also passed away just recently, so their home is bean sorted. She wanted so much to plug the machine in and get it going, but I said no it has seized up. Leave it with me and I will try to get it sorted out.  

Storm in the afternoon, I was so pleased, my head was hurting so much. I was hot and dizzy. The storm felt like it was going on in my head. After having quite a good storm I felt much better. I know some RSD suffers do get this build-up before a storm. 

We had Indian for tea/supper, Andrew and I shared a selection, very nice it was too. We changed the place where we order from a few weeks ago and this place is a lot better. It's called Chilli Spice, the food is hotter and tastier. I don't always have an Indian with Paul and Andrew depends on how I feel. 

4th

Very heavy air again today. My head is terrible and I hurt everywhere again. We did have another storm later only a small one but it did clear the air a lot. I can remember reading about a lady who rung her boss to tell him she could not come into work as the storm was affecting her RSD. To start with he was not very understanding. She sent him a website containing information about RSD and how things can affect it. He spoke to her later and said he understood more now. He also told her his wife had MS and how they are similar in places. The lady thanked him for trying to understand these weird RSD symptoms. She said her last job, they accused her of faking symptoms just to get a day off and did not believe anything was wrong with her. RSD can change as much as the weather and the only thing you can do is go with it, and ride out the bad days and enjoy the good ones. He said any problems come to him.

My tomatoes and cucumbers are doing very well. The horse muck was definitely worth getting. The weather has bean warm so that's helping too.

These were planted on 26th June, as you can see done well in a short time.

 My Dad would have said you can not beat horse muck. 

5th

Very tired today after the last few humid days at least my head felt better before I went to bed.

6th

Walked around the common with Debbie a friend from the street. She has four dogs and takes them out separately, so three walks for her a day. 

A lot of pain today in my legs today, shooting up and down them and very painful. I have taken tablets (too many) but they have not done much to help so far. By the end of the day, I had pain everywhere. When I went to bed I could not settle to sleep at all. By five AM I had not slept a bit.

7th

Big nose bleeds soon after I got up. I feel far away today, I think after all the pain over the last few days. Pain not as bad so far today, (3pm.)

Feels a bit tingly when I wee, so taking the powder from the chemist CYSTOCALM. My stomach is swollen hope it's not another water infection. 

8th

Still pain, so will ring Doctors and get ANTIBIOTICS. The powders from the chemist are helping but not enough and the weekend is coming up so I don't want to chance it. As a time before it was a nightmare that took all day to get the ANTIBIOTICS after mess up from the out-of-hours Doctors in April last year. The day Paul came home from the hospital, what a day.

Went on my bike to the crematorium to see my Mum and Dad and my Brother. I took some roses from out the garden. I met a lady whose parents used to live at Dunholme where we lived, and we used to be friends with her brothers. How strange out of all the people to meet there to meet her. 

9th

ANTIBIOTICS are working but still feel not well. I need to go into town to get Lindsay's Birthday presents. Bean waiting for her to come into town with me but she has not bean too good either. Andrew came with me and carried all the shopping so he was a big help. Got what I thought she would like so at least she has something for her birthday.  When we got back after around an hour and a half. I just sat down I was tired and in pain also dizzy, but pleased I went.

10th

I got some bricks from our neighbour Andy and put them around the cucumbers to keep the water from escaping. Hopefully, the moisture will stay in the roots. This way they should keep growing well as they are doing. I feel a bit better today, not as dizzy or as much pain. I think I just got the ANTIBIOTICS just in time.

11th

England big football match tonight versus Italy. Most people think England will do well, but Italy also has done well. The reason they are both in the final. I watched the match (don't usually). England scores in the first two minutes, then Italy. At full-time with extra time, as well, 2-2. Into penalties, England lost they missed a shot at the goal. Italy scored. Oh no, they have messed up. I thought the Italian players were very rough and fouled a lot and got away with it. England did well and they so nearly won the match. Well done England you made football fans proud.

12th

Happy Birthday, Lindsay. They are round for tea later a Chinese. Jay-Jay did not come, Tommy-Lee, Jamie-Lee plus Tracy, and of course Lindsay. Nice tea and everyone enjoyed the evening. Lindsay liked all her presents but will have a better look when she gets home. 

13th

Hospital with a friend for support, hope things are not too bad for her.  Came back here and had a chat and cuppa. I think she felt better when she left. Another appointment next week for her. If she wants me to go with her I will. Nice to have someone with you even if they do get put in a waiting room because of the Coronavirus. 

17 years today since I fell and got RSD. How I wish I could turn back the clock.

14th

Watered the greenhouse, the tomatoes and cucumbers are doing very well flowers and tiny little tomatoes on some plants. I am pleased as last year they were a disaster. Bed late as a bad head again, that would not go despite extra, extra, tablets.

15th

Woke up still with the head pain felt dizzy TINNITUS (ringing in my ears). Not sure if it's the infection or just the RSD playing up or both.  I did not feel right at all. Took it easy after Summers's walk. Hot out today which does not help either. 

16th

Another trip for a friend to the hospital everything better this time. Pleased for her. She needs to go in for an operation soon. Back here for a drink and for her to calm down. Water infection I think is gone now. I feel so much better too.

17th

Cleaning up downstairs. Very hot day, reached 30/31C in the afternoon. Very warm in our garden which is south facing and gets the sun all day.   Andrew put the shade blind on the greenhouse as getting too hot in there  This will help to cool it I hope.

18th

Another hot day I think 24c mid-morning. Hit 30/31 So probably hotter than yesterday. Quite warm on the common Summer only had a short walk as panting a lot. For some reason, she has gone off her biscuits that she has when she gets back from the walk.  The greenhouse is cooler, in fact, cooler than outside so it was worth putting the blind on. Usually, it's a bit later on in the year.

19thth

Another hot day. Summer is struggling with the heat. Her coat is very thick, it's like us having a coat on. Her haircut is Thursday so not long to go Summer. 

Finished off the tiny dolls sets for Kayleigh Sister. So hard to do this time, could be the last ones I do as fingers not up to it unless they improve.  I hope so as I enjoy doing them usually.

The two sets of dolls.

20th

Bad spasms in my feet and legs overnight, I kept getting rid of it only for it to come back worse. Cleaning up downstairs very hot today sweating a lot. Did what I could then sat down. 

22nd

Summer hair cut short this time she looks like a new lamb and as soft too. Hopefully, this will help with the heat.  Maxine said she will feel the wind on her back now. Her coat is very thick, so even this short you can not see the skin on her back.  Later she was not panting at all, but, the temperature has cooled down a bit.  

  All the hair that came off, loads.

Summer before her haircut- looking hot and bothered.

That feels better.

So cute.

23rd

In town, today to meet Joy had a nice chat, a short time with her, but good to see her. Did a bit of shopping then back home to Summer. She was waiting for me and was very pleased to see me. Rested the reminder of the day as still quite warm. Cooled down a lot now, rain is on the way. Hope it's not as much as China or Germany as they had bad flooding. Angela called in later on the way back from an appointment.

26th

Today I am going to see my friend Jenny who I have not seen since February, my Birthday, then it was only at the door. The time spent with her was very good. I saw her husband Bob as well who is not too well at the moment. Hope you recover very soon Bob and back to your normal life.

29th

PIP call today to see if I will get disability money or not. The lady on the phone was very nice and actually listened to Lindsay and me. Lindsay had come round to help me with some things I forget or get mixed up. Now just wait and see, around eight weeks.

30th

Happy Birthday, Wayne. Paul going tomorrow I would love to as well but, I think it would be too much for me. The journey is around an hour and a half. Even stopping and splitting up the journey I know at the moment it would make me ill. I would love to go but not this time. Hopefully next time. I hope you have a good day Wayne.

After a lot of searching managed to get a manual off the internet, for Jamie-Lees sewing machine. This will be very helpful in showing me how to oil in the right places and other things. Only cost five pounds as a download. 

Summer having a bit of a nap.

Ha, Ha was joking not asleep.

Well - not a lot going on this month. Hope things are good with you all. Things are slowly getting back to normal in some places after Covid but is it all over yet? 

All the very best to you all love Gill. 

June.

 June 1st

Took Summer for a walk today. Called for Emmie, my neighbour's daughter who loves Summer, but no answer. So just me and Summer on our walk today. Going to be another warm day I think. It was lovely on the common, a bit of cloud cover so perfect for Summer.

A lot of pain later. All over pain. The sort that stops you from relaxing or watching TV. Took tablets but they did not do too much. Finally bed but disturbed sleep with pain. Going to bed then getting up around three hours later is not recommended at all. 

2nd 

Emmie came on the common today and enjoyed it a lot. She was frightened of dogs, well still is of most, but not Summer.

I feel very tired today, I think the lack of less than usual sleep has caught up. At least the pain has gone a bit now.

4th

Walk with Emmie again, last time for now as she is back at school next week and a sleepover tonight. I have enjoyed our time together. Then she came back here for a while as her Dad was at the Dentist, and we played with the Barbie dolls. I gave her one doll to keep as my granddaughter, Jamie Lee, had a lot of dolls that were given to her.

5th

Sorting out the bottom shed as getting rid of toys that Jamie-Lee can no longer use as she is too big.

Gave the toys to a friend. All that is left now is a small trampoline and two scooters (if you want a trampoline let me know). The shed looks empty now.  A lot better for getting the other things out.

Jamie-Lee has hurt her foot and Lindsay took her to A and E. Had an X-ray but nothing was broken just bruised. She is hobbling and in a bit of pain, but it will be better in a few days.

7th

Woke to a bad headache. 

Cleared later and I felt better. A trip out to the skip/tip and took all the things that were no good(decided Paul could stay). I know it was the skip but still an outing for me.

After a good day, guess what PAIN later in fingers and most of the body. Nerve pain the worse type for RSD suffers.

8th

Woke early as pain everywhere. On the common before 9AM nice so cool for Summer. As I did not know how Jamie-Lee's foot would be, and if she would be able to come with us. Not too bad as she is walking on it with no shoes on. She is here today as Jay-Jay is having a check-up on his arm that he damaged last year (put it through a glass door).  Jamie-Lee was very good today and a pleasure to have. Lindsay was back around 3 with Suey her dog, so Summer was very happy.  Lindsay and Jamie-Lee stayed for tea, then went home around 10. Jamie-Lee had bean here over thirteen hours. I was pleased she was good and not grumpy.

10th

In town today to get some new Pyjamers I think the ones I got might be a bit small. So going to change for the next size. Got two T-shirts as well one fits well the other feels wrong on the shoulders. With having the RSD things need to be looser than they used to be or it can cause pain. The same with bras that is when I wear one. By the end of the day, they can be so uncomfortable.

11th

Back to change Pyjamers before they all go. Took back T-shirt as well. A lot of washing done before I went, bedding as well, a good drying day.

12th

Cleaning up downstairs later did all the ironing. A bit warm for that, but got it all done in stages after a bit of sitting down.

Paul is cleaning the new car. Watered the greenhouse ready for the horse muck spread tomorrow hopefully. Very warm in there 35C.  A bit smelly as well as the bag of muck in there. 

My friend John came for tea and we all had a lovely Chinese, which we all enjoyed. 

13th

Another very warm day forecasted. I put horse muck in the greenhouse and coved it all with soil after watering it. There was steam coming off it. Shut the door and went back later to cover it with soil. Shut the door again for it to sweat, I think it will as the temperature is 38C in there. The smell is pretty bad but I quite like it.

14th

Cleaning up, upstairs today, and sorting out under the spare bed. Paul is cleaning all the downstairs carpets and my reclining chair. Very humid and warm wind today so the carpets are drying well. Greenhouse temperature is high 38C so nicely sweating in there. Hopefully a load of good tomatoes and cucumbers later in the year.

15th

Vacuumed all the carpets and put things back in the rooms. They all look clean now.

A lot of pain later all over, the sort that does not give up.

19th

Finishing off the Tigger. This one I am giving to Kayleigh, Wayne's girlfriend. Had a few problems but I am pleased with the result. I would not make another one. The instructions are not very clear on how to put it together. Disney are better at films and cartoons than knitting patterns I think. Wayne is coming on Sunday, on his own, which is a shame. Hopefully next time they will both come together. I have not seen Wayne and Kayleigh since 2019 Christmas, then I was ill so did not see much of them.

I am making a Pikachu for Kayleigh's nephew and giving her niece a little doll's crib set complete with a teddy. 

20th

Paul's gone to pick up Wayne from Halifax,  So will see him today, which is good. Wayne had his Christmas presents as well. Cooked dinner; a scaled-down Christmas one with turkey. It was very nice but later I had stomach pain, probably all the veg. Not bean too good all week though. IBS can be good or, as it was this week bad.

A nice day with Wayne. I know Andrew enjoyed his time with him. He got early Birthday presents from Wayne and Lindsay, his Birthday tomorrow. Fathers day today, so Paul got gifts as well. Lindsay brought me tulips and chocolate. I asked her why and she said I was the only one not getting anything. A very nice gesture I will enjoy them both. 

 

Tulips Lindsay bought me, this picture was taken a few days later so a bit faded now but still very nice.

Happy Birthday, Andrew hope you have a good day. More presents from Paul and me. Wayne is staying another day, not going back as planned. One more day to enjoy, We are having an Indian for tea hope my stomach will take it, not bean too bad today so far.

Finished off Pikachu so Wayne will be able to take him back with the little crib set. Also, Kayleigh's Christmas presents. 

Pikachu for Alfie.

Tigger for Kayleigh.

Basket for Daisey.

22nd

Wayne home today good to see him at last. Paul taking him back to Halifax and to his cat Timmy who has missed him a lot. Had my B12 injection in the afternoon did not hurt too much this time. Kayleigh rang up later to thank us for the presents and the gifts for her nephew and niece.

24th

Meeting Joy in town bean over a year since I properly saw her so I am looking forward to seeing her. A nice hour with her, lots to catch up on. So good to hug her. Had a bra fit at Marks and Spencer's and got some new ones. When my hands are bad I do not wear one as it's hard to put on, but my others are falling apart and not very comfortable at all, hope these will be. Picked up my glasses as well two pairs, reading and long-distance ones. Stomach still not the best runs and pain. 

26th

Put the tomatoes and cucumbers in the greenhouse now they need to grow. Looking good though. I think as long as it stays warm they will catch up. Might be still picking tomatoes at Christmas but so what. This happened one year a bit back. I know early frost will finish everything off, so stay away frost. I made a frame from some plastic wire that I was given and it's perfect. Last year I had netting but the holes were a bit small so the flowers got trapped and some fell off so fewer cucumbers. This should be better I think.

Cucumber plants. 

Tomatoes.

Tomatoes.

Hopefully, they will grow fast now, the horse muck should help a lot. A few years ago it did and I had a bumper crop. In a few week's time, I will take another picture then we can compare them.

While doing this blog I am watching and listening to Glastonbury, not performing live, but the past few year's performances. Very good too. Amy Winehouse is on now, such a good performer she was. Some I had to fast forward as flashes and strobe.  My stomach still not good, got runs and bloated, is it IBS or ???

28th

Cleaning up today. Later went with Angela to the hospital as she needed moral support. We left home at six did not get back till nearly nine o'clock. I know they starve a bad stomach, But I was very hungry as only had a piece of toast all day. The last meal was tea last night around seven. Maybe it will help but I have not bean eating much anyway.  

Bad pain later mostly legs my knees were terrible pain. I put on BIOFREEZE to numb them, not bad as it does a good job. Not for long though the pain comes back this time everywhere.

29th

Painting the patio table and chairs going well. Summer was outside too watching everything I do as usual keeping guard.

30th

Second coat for the table and chairs, they look a lot better now. Almost new looking again. Should last a bit longer now and all for the cost of a tin of paint. 

Got Jamie-Lee after school, while Lindsay is helping someone clear a few things. She had not bean here long when Emmie came round to play with Summer. The two of them played outside for a while then colouring and hangman. Saw Emmie home then Jamie-Lee was on her iPad till Lindsay picked her up. 

Well, again another mixed month for me. Things are getting back to normal, and soon Borris will tell us what next. Hope everybody is well and things are good for you all. 

All the best love Gill.

Summer says hello

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May

 

 May 1st

How nice the common is now, green trees, fresh smell, and just Spring/ Summer-like.  Everything seems to have just burst out of its Winter sleep. The birds are singing and the ones that have bean on their holidays are back. I saw a swallow flying back and forth as well. I think the warmer weather is here and better days are ahead. A lot of us have bean vaccinated and soon the others will be as well. Things are definitely looking up.

Got two knitting patterns today, one Sooty, Sweep, and Sue glove puppets. The other Rosie and Jim complete with the barge boat. I am looking forward to making them. Got to finish off Tigger first though.

2nd

Jamie-Lee here today, played as usual, this time with Barbie doll all going to a party. She stayed for tea as well.  

4th

After the warmer weather now cold, very, very cold, rain as well hailstones at times. Our Postman was back in his Winter stuff.  

I just went through from the kitchen and felt a drip on my head. We have a small leak in the kitchen roof where it joins onto the main house. Paul thinks he can fix it.

Coin racks came today and I soon realized we need more than we have so ordered. I think they will look good. When done will put a picture on here.

5th 

 I Watched with Andrew, Starship take-off, and land perfect this time. Well done SpaceX. 

A lot of pain later seems to be every joint I  have and more besides. Not good as already taken a lot of extra tablets, I know these will give me stomach problems later.

6th

While on the common my knee locked up and just gave way, and I dropped to the floor. The pain was very sharp. I got up, wiggled my leg about and the pain went and I was able to put weight on it again like nothing had happed at all. Very strange, but pleased it was a short burst of pain.

Paul has sealed the roof so hopefully, that will work. Just got to wait for rain now.

8th

Woke up with a bad headache, not good to start the day,  heavy rain too. 

Took Summer out late today as the rain was still pouring down. Yes, and the roof repair worked, well done Paul.

The second corona jab today, so hopefully I will be protected now. This one did not hurt as much as the last one. The Nurse did it a bit higher on my arm.  Later on, I had a more intense headache behind my eyes and down my neck. Feels like a lot of pressure in my head. Not too sure if this is related or just a coincidence, as had a lot of headaches just recently.

9th

Headache is mostly gone now so I am so pleased.

Nighttime I Finished off the second attempt of Tigger's head, as pulled down the last one, as something was not quite right. This time I have put on little diagrams so I know which bit is which and the right way up, as a lot look the same. I am better at knitting than sewing up anyway. I think this will help me hopefully or Tigger might not get finished.

10th

Not a good night woke up many times with ice-cold feet and spasms in my feet and legs.  

Angela popped round for a chat and coffee she is doing well. Cleaned up downstairs and washing, dried so well, as very windy. I love the smell of line-dried washing so fresh. Something you don't get with tumble drying.  I feel quite tired today as I a lot less sleep than usual. Spasms are still there but if I keep moving they back off a bit.

11th

Well an adventure day,  I went into town as not bean since January. Most shops are open now and just about back to normal. A lot of people around too. I quite enjoyed my day I felt free for the first time in ages. I got just about everything I wanted, so a good day for me. 

12th

Another not-good night I could not switch off and my brain was going at a fast pace. 

Changed the bedding and washed them, dried very well and quick. Home-made veg curry for tea, so we could all eat the same together, Andrew is a vegetarian. Very nice as well quite hot and spicey. We all enjoyed it.  

13th 

Dull start but not cold, the sun came out later. Lovely walk on the common with Summer so nice and green now. Bit of bedding ironing, and doing this Blog. Maybe a bit of sewing up Tigger later. More rest day than doing things today.  

12th

Finally, got Tigger done I am so pleased, Not quite as it should be, but, the finished Tigger looks the same as the picture.  I did manage to sew the tail into the hole where the head should have gone, so one big mistake. I did get the head on the right way after I had removed the tail. Gave it to Jamie-Lee and she thought it was great.

Tigger.

Mexican for tea, bacon, and chicken burger for me and fries. Very nice but too much Mayo, the meat kept dropping out the burger. I ate it all but I felt it later as very heavy on my stomach. 

16th

I have bean trying to mend a puncture in a wheelbarrow I borrowed from neighbor Andy to get horse muck off the common for the greenhouse. This has not worked despite four patches being used. I think the tube is a bit too old. Told Andy and he took it back. 

He said, he hardly used it so he put it outside his house for anyone to take. Within an hour someone had decided it was ok for them The barrow part was good, just needed a new wheel or maybe just the tube.

17th

While brushing Summer, I managed to pull out a few hairs around her eyes with the comb. She always has a lot of sleep black bits, that get stuck. This bled a bit but she did not seem bothered though. I put some Germolene on the sore bit and gave her the usual treat she has. All forgotten about, but I did feel very bad. I looked on the internet and a lady said to use a wet cold fannel and this will remove the sleep bits easily. Tried it and she was right.

Late night I had a very bad head, pounding. The air is very stormy so I think that has a lot to do with it. I stood up and a gushing nose bleed. I had already taken tablets for my headache but took more as no better. I managed to get to bed at 6am, still in pain. The birds were singing and it was lovely, another time perhaps to enjoy, but not tonight/ morning. Went to bed, hopefully, things will improve later. 

18th

Still headache but not as bad, but I hurt every. I know if I sit all day I will feel worse. I decide to get the greenhouse ready to take the horse muck. I took out five bags from each side, so now when Andrew and I get to the common to get the muck it will be ready to put on. My toms and cues are well behind, but the weather has bean more like winter again so I think they will catch up a bit when in the greenhouse All this lovely muck they will have to grow in should help too. 

The same sort of night again as last night, bad head. Still very stormy here, so go away heavy air give me a good day.  

19th 

Went with Paul to look at another car as this one wants too much money spending on it now as getting old and it's not worth it the cost. He chose another car  Citroen grand C4-- and will pick it up next Thursday. The last ride I would say for me in this car. I don't go in the car very much so the cars a lot more for him than me. 

20th

Summer did not settle last night I think the wind was upsetting her, howling down the chimney and the rain was blasting down battering against the windows. I stopped down with her sleeping on the settee. She soon settled again, now she had her Mum with her. 

21st

Other racks have come for the coins but they have sent them wrong. I got in touch with the seller and they will get back to me. The place is in China but supported by Amazon so should be alright. Shame as I was hoping to get them all done. I can finish off mine but not Paul's. Later I did not do the shelves as my hands not too good for grip today, maybe tomorrow.

Starting knitting another Tigger this one sits up and seems to be a bit easier to knit, but time will tell. 

22nd

A cold day is Winter back again? Lots of puddles on the common so Summer at least is pleased. Cold to a very strong west cold wind. We enjoyed our walk so that's all that matters. 

Started to do the coin selves, my hands are not too bad today so hopefully, I will not drop too many coins. They are all in their protective cases so will be ok if dropped on the carpet. Not like the crystals that have no chance. Andrew and I looked up how much the value has gone up for all of them. Not going to make me rich but at least they are worth more than I paid for them. Any way got them all done Dropping a few, looks good what I have done as you can see by the picture. 

 

Doctor Who protects them.

All done looks better than when they were all flat.

23rd

A cold windy day. Got a loan of a sack truck to get the horse muck with. 

Not a good day for pain, a nerve rash has come on my shoulders and neck very sore and itchy. I took an antihistamine this helps but it took a while to kick in. Hips are sore today as well, usually, it's more the left one but it's the other way round this time the right one giving me more pain. 

26th

Paul has got a ticket for Wembley to see Lincoln play Blackpool on Sunday. 

Had Jamie-Lee for a while but she was not very happy today.  

27th

Paul picked up the new car today.  I am cleaning and ironing as much as I can, as the pain is not good today. Helping Andrew with the big ladders we have, I managed to hurt my leg when I let go of it and it slid down taking off the skin as it went. This added to the already pain I was in. Took some tablets and just carried on with my jobs. At night the pain in my leg was not too good so when I went to bed it took ages to get to sleep. 

Then it's morning and time to get up again. People ask me why not stay in bed a bit more answer is it makes RSD usually worse. So long as I get at three hours I can cope. The pain is mostly what wakes me up in the morning.

29th

Yesterday Andrew made Summer another collar. Warm today lovely on the common.  We enjoyed our walk Summer and me. This is about the only place I actually go at the moment. 

Cute Summer.

Weeded around the greenhouse and inside a few weeds had grown plus some cat muck. The tomatoes and cucumbers I set, are doing very well they will be late, but the weather we had in May and the beginning of June would not have helped them grow much anyway. As it was too cold in the green.

 house.  

My leg is a bit sore but I do not think it is infected. 

Went to the common with Andrew and got some horse muck. To start with we could not find any so moved places. We got a big bag full so I think this will be enough. The truck we borrowed from Ness was very good and easy to push. The bag went straight into the greenhouse after being taped up to sweat. I shut the greenhouse door and over the next few days, it will heat up and sweat the muck. I think a week or so will be enough. I am pleased we managed to get the horse muck as last time it worked very well and I had a very good crop of tomatoes and cucumbers. 

30th

Jamie-Lee here from 8.30 as Paul and Lindsay plus Tommy-Lee and Andy from across the road are heading to Wembley for Lincoln v Blackpool football match. Lindsay and Tommy-Lee have not got tickets but will find a pub and watch it from there. They are going for the atmosphere. The new car will have a good test run. 

Jamie-Lee and I had a very good day and she was a pleasure to have. Andrew also kept her entertained with spelling and math and even a bit of Latin. This gave me a bit of time to rest. 

After an accident near the stadium and traffic jams, Paul was held up. They arrived home at 11.30pm. 

All very tired but buzzing after Lincoln had a good match, they lost 2-1 but Paul said it was very good.

I think everyone had a good day.  

31st 

Emie from two doors away came round to play with Summer. When Summer went to sleep we played with the barbie and Sindy dolls. Her Dad shouted over the fence to see if everything was alright, as she had bean here quite a while. Emie went home, and I had a sit down as not feeling the best. Tired from yesterday I think and lack of sleep.

Well, again a bit of a mixed month. I think that's how people with RSD can describe their lives. There are good bits, many ups and downs, and disappointments too. Obviously, there are some better days but not like before when I could control my life. 

Anyway, all the very best to you all, hope you enjoy this month's Blog.  

Love Gill.