July.

 July 3rd

A cooler day 15C. Luna is tired, she hurt her foot last night and yelped out. Andrew had a look. and thinks she pulled it a bit. She soon recovered and was back to her crazy self.

Later on, I had an accident, I tripped over the spider base of the computer chair and fell with my left hand flat against the cupboard. I cut my leg and hit my head. I could feel a lump coming up already. My wrist hurt a lot but probably not done too much damage. This was around seven o'clock, I thought I would wait a bit and see how it goes. Well after nearly two hours the pain was getting worse and I was thinking I had done some damage to my wrist as it was swelling up. Up to A and E around nine, and probably a long wait. To start with it looked promising as I had bean X rayed by half nine. That's where it stopped. Paul and I were there five hours, I think this is the longest we have sat together for ages. st. Yes, it was broken just below the thumb and is now very painful. They put on a splint for now. 

With a splint on my left wrist. Luna helping with the blog dairy.

The RSD had kicked in and was causing me pain just about everywhere. We got back from the hospital around five AM. I had taken a lot of extra tablets with little effect. Luna was pleased to see me. Andrew had got her in the shed and she was asleep and happy. She saw me and soon woke up. Licks and kisses all around. Thank you for looking after me Andrew.  

 I have moved her basket out of the pen near the TV. Maybe she will settle better tonight. Radio on as well, Radio 1 of course. 

4th

A better night with Luna. I did not sleep too much though, a lot of pain around my wrist and shoulder. The bump on my head is quite big as well. I am unable to use my left arm at all. the fingers are swollen and sore there is a lot of bruising around the wrist and fingers. I need help dressing myself too. not able to do much either.  

6th

Mary and her dog Rory came to see us. Rory was very gentle with her and they both drank out the same dish. Rory still looks for Summer and does not understand where she has gone. I gave him a cuddle and said I miss her too. I think he and Luna will be friends as well. We will never forget Summer she was a beautiful dog loved by everyone who knew her and still is. The pen for Luna has now bean put away. 

Andrew and I took Luna out for her first walk. She was scared of the traffic and started shaking, so Andrew carried her across the road. We went to the park near the common once there Andrew put her down and she had a good sniff around and a wee. I think she enjoyed it, plenty more walks to come and there's the common to explore Luna. 

Luna did not settle at bedtime so I played with her a bit more. She got in her basket and settled down. I always wait a while then go to bed. Tonight she was not happy, I came down to her a few times and settled her again. I decided to leave her a bit to see if she would settle herself. I heard a crash and a yelp. Went down again, I think she had tried to climb the board that stop her from getting out of the room and she fell. I gave her a cuddle then she got back in her basket and this time settled. My pain levels are very high and I have a nerve rash on my shoulders. Ah well, better tomorrow. 

7th

Quite a lot of pain today with a lot of bruising to my fingers and wrist all yellow and swollen, very painful. I can take the splint off as it gets very hot. I do not think the splint helps with the pain at all, in fact, makes it worse. I will be going back to the hospital at some point to access my wrist. I have a storm headache and hurt a lot today. I  got an appointment later in the post for my wrist on the 14th.

Lindsay and Jammie-Lee came round, they had bean to see a house that soon they could be living in. The house is not where Lindsay would have liked it. She said the house is big with a good garden back and front. Suey will be pleased as at the moment, Lindsay carries her up two flights of stairs to the flat where they live.  I think when they get used to it and make new friends and she will be fine. She is only a few miles away up the hill. Jay-Jay also came around he likes the house too and said it would be lovely for Suey dog. 

8th

A storm this morning but it soon passed. Still a lot of extra RSD pain. Paul cleaning up today. I can clean and wipe with one hand. I did the bathroom and kitchen. Not easy but I did it last time when I broke my right wrist. 

9th

Planted the rest of the tomatoes in the garden, there is going to be rain soon so they will get bedded in. This is not easy with one hand but I managed it. Seeded some carrots again as the last two batches have not come up. There were near the rhubarb last time so that might have something to do with it. Hopefully, they will come up after a bit of rain ad sun. Paul did gammon plus tatties (potatoes) and veg plus homegrown broad beans by Andrew they were very nice.

10th 

Going into town today to get Lindsay something for her Birthday. I did quite well mostly clothes plus a pair of trainers. When I got back Luna did not come to the door as usual or bark if she is not able to get to the door. (board across to stop her) Paul said she was asleep but he thought she was not too well. When she saw me she just lifted up her head and a slight wag of her tail. When she woke up properly I took her out for a wee, she did not do one though and was a bit wobbly on her feet. Back in her basket and sleep again a bit strange but she did not settle well last night. When she woke again her head was floppy, her legs in spasms and she could not stand. Her eyes were rolling and she did not seem to know where she was. Paul rang the vet and they said to take her straight to Market Razen vets hospital. 

We were very worried about her, Andrew sat in the back with me with Luna on his knee, the vet we saw was lovely. She rang through the tests they were going to do, just like Summers I broke down were we going to lose Luna too? We had to leave her there and was rushed through to have a drip put in. They thought she had ingested something but were not really sure. The bill was going to be over eight hundred pounds. On our first visit to the vets for her injection we took up the free insurance for a month. This ends Friday 14th, so all we had to pay was one hundred pounds. The vet said they would ring us if any change or anything to tell us. No one rang us overnight so was this good news?

11th

Paul phoned the vet mid-morning and she was alright. The vet said the blood tests and scans showed up nothing so she thought she had eaten something that made her ill. The vet said they would bring her back to the Lincoln vet so we could pick her up from there. This was very nice of them as the Market Rasen hospital is a half hour away. When we all went to pick her up the reception desk said oh not Luna they wanted to keep her as she is so lovely. When the nurse brought her out she was just about her usual self. How relieved were we? She just looked like she was yesterday morning eyes bright legs going all over the place and kisses all around. I was so happy and relieved. Once home she had a wee and a sleep. So good she was home I really did not think we would not be doing that. 

12th 

Happy Birthday, Lindsay, hope you have a good day see you tomorrow.

Luna is just about back to normal but tired. Just like the one I have on my left wrist, she's got a bandage on her left front leg from where her drip was inserted.

  

She seems to be recovering fine...

She loves to lay on her back when asleep.

My wrist hurts a lot today I think the support I have on is not good for it. I go on Friday for a check up so maybe they will put something else on. I am quite bored as not able to knit or crochet. I have tried but it hurts too much.

13th

I was up early as Paul was at the hospital volunteering I had bean awake a lot. Lindsay and Jamie-Lee came round and Lindsay had her presents. They stayed for tea as usual. Jay-Jay came around as well he is having trouble with his motorbike. Later Luna did not settle well at bedtime. She might still feel unwell. 

14th

Hospital today, about my wrist, the Doctor said we need to put it in plaster. I was able to choose my colour, I chose red, but after I thought of the Lincoln City football team colour. I do not support them but I think Paul was pleased as he does. After the plaster was on my arm hurt a lot. Not much sleep tonight either a lot of pain in both arms, RSD was having its fun with me.

Luna did not know what to make of the plaster and tried to chew it.

15th

Around eight o clock I heard Paul talking to someone, it was Luna she had come upstairs to get us up. The little monkey Paul got up and took her down. I think the door must have come open and she sneaked up. Paul fixed it later so it did shut properly. Later Luna was sick not sure why but she did have a piece of bark and was chewing on it. We are all on full alert after Luna's hospital vet trip and scared but it's hard to watch her every minute. 

Don't be fooled by this little face.

16th

I did not have to come down to Luna not really a long night as I went to bed at four-ish and Paul was up at around eight, so not a long night at all. Luna was sick again but fine after, a bit worrying though. When I take her out for a wee she is hard to see in the dark we have an outside light but there are loads of dark corners. Sometimes I lose her and she gives me the run around and wants me to chase her. Not a good game at three or four early morning. She nips upstairs if she gets the chance, I found her halfway up Andrew's stairs earlier today. Andrew is on the second flight so a long way for her to go. She is fine going up but comes down too fast so she can fall. I have said be for I do not want her going upstairs at all not safe for me.

17th

Luna had a better night only five hours but better than I have bean having. She does not like beaning on her own.

Radio 1 the radio station I listen to, is doing a game/challenge where all of their presenters/DJ's are hiding and it's up to Greg, one of the main DJs to find them. They can be anywhere and they will post clues on the internet. Throughout the week two of the DJS were found in Spain, one was in an Anne Summer shop in the UK, and Greg went in to find her. Another two were found in Amsterdam. 

Lindsay got the keys to her house that the council have given her to rent. The place is not where she wanted to be but she has to take it. Paul has bean inside and said it will be a good house when decorated. There is a big garden so good for Suey dog who has bean carried up two flights of stairs to their flat for the last few months. On a good bus route and near a supermarket. 

19th

Up around ten late for me, my wrist was so painful in the night and I did not sleep much. I am so bored, I still can not knit or crochet yet as turning my wrist is so painful. I think it's better in the plaster but it feels tight and still quite painful. At night time after tiring Luna out I told her bedtime and she went in her basket. I did not hear her crying so she must have settled and gone to sleep. I think I must have settled quick as well so tired.  

20th

Up early as Paul volunteering at the hospital again just be for eight am. Luna was very pleased to see me and pounced on me straight away. I sat with her for a while with a cup of tea. Squidgy and Andy came round later both for a cup of tea/coffee. I now can do a few things easier, washing up with one hand without getting the plaster wet, putting things in the oven, and drying up some things. My right hand is not the best and can drop things at times. I am going to do one of my many puzzles at some point. Someone will have to carry the board though for me. I keep it under the settle in the front room.

21st 

Only two of the DJS are still in hiding and have to be found by midday or Radio 1 goes off the air. Jordon North is one of the last two to be found in Spain. Now only Molly King to find. Apparently, she is in a boat somewhere close. At last, they have a positive lead on her, somewhere near the Isle of White where they are broadcasting from. Greg went to get on a boat with the harbour master Jenny, but red tape (regulations) and a ferry held him up.

Greg had to sign a paper for insurance purposes and had to wait for it. It also took him a surprisingly long time to put on a life jacket. Time was ticking by, and at last, they were off - only to be held up by a very large ferry, all they could was wait with the minutes ticking by. Charlie and Matt in the studio could see the boat. Greg and Jenny set off going the wrong way because that's the way boats had to go, a quick turn round further out, and they were off at a snail's pace because of restrictions near the harbour.

Further away from the harbour, they sped up but it was too late. Radio 1 went off the air for over five minutes, they had lost the game by around ten minutes. They were all gutted, after around five minutes the radio came back to life and they were back on, very deflated but they had Molly King (who used to be in the Saturday's pop group from 2207 to 2015). I think it was a good game and the DJS seemed to enjoy it, some more than others. 

22nd

Rain 15C temperature - not cold though, but not Summer weather either. The continent is roasting at very high temperatures. We have rain for the next week at least. Luna does not really like the rain and does not want to go out to the toilet. She will have to get used to it as we have a lot of rain, especially in the winter. 

23rd

Paul went out for his dinner today to try the restaurant where his group IA goes for their dinners on a regular basis. The restaurant has got new owners so they are trying it out to see if they still go there or somewhere else. This was going to be just me and Paul going then there were nine of us from IA. Just too many people and too much noise for me so I did not go. 

Luna if you do not watch her and leave the door open will go up the stairs at lightning speed. I was speaking to Andrew through the intercom and she heard him, open his door, and shot up the stairs even giving me a look through the banisters. When I got up there she was on Andrews's stairs waiting for him to come down. Come on miss downstairs you go. She can get up but not down. I carry her and she sits to wait for Andrew. 

24th

Paul is out today helping Lindsay move her things to her new house. The house is hers now not a temporary one like the one she just left. The house needs a lot of decorating but that will get done bit by bit however now at least she has a house more suited to her family.

I have tried again to crochet again, but, the pain when I turn my wrist is too just much. Knitting is also a no-no. Luna came in after being outside in the rain. While I towelled her dry she twisted around and took my plastered arm with her. This caused a lot of pain that lasted a long time.    

Luna is still not sleeping well at night, as soon as I leave her she barks and cries most nights. I have bean thinking about this a lot and decided to try CBD oil on her starting tonight. This will just relax her and hopefully, she will settle better. I am getting to the point where I will try anything as my sleep is getting less and less. Later I gave he a tiny bit of CDB oil, I dipped my fingers in the jar and let her lick them. She liked the taste, so I sat with her to see if there was any change. Yes, she was not as stressed and settled down and cuddled up next to me. I thought as soon as I leave her she will cry, No she did not and slept all night. Well from around three AM to about eight AM. This was a lot better than the last few weeks was it a fluke? She was very tired, wait and see, only time will tell. Paul usually gets up first to see her, Sometimes she wakes us up, and sometimes Paul wakes her up. 

25th

A dry day, washing out what I did last night. Paul puts the washing as I can not. I can get it in though. My arm is less painful after it got twisted yesterday while drying Luna's. My fingers and thumb are swollen. Luna had bean on the garden, came in with mucky feet, and before I could dry her she jumped up on my chair, that has a white blanket on it. Also, my t-shirt was covered in paw prints again a white one. She is very fluffy and her paws get coved in the muck and wet. Ok if I get to her at the door, and can dry her paws but we usually have the back door open most of the time when warm enough so she comes in and out as she wants. Night time did the same as last night with the CBD and she settled again. Hopefully, this is it and I can get a few hours of sleep. Most of you will know I do not sleep much as I have insomnia. It can be very hard up and down the stairs every few minutes so hopefully the CBD is the answer.

26th

A rare day out today well, a few hours in the afternoon to Jenny's house. Today is her Birthday, Happy Birthday Jenny. Had a nice chat and even an eclair cake with our cup of tea. I have not bean to Jenny's for a long time. After Summer passed away, I felt like I could not go anywhere outside the house even into town. I still feel a bit like that as well. The afternoon was lovely Jenny, thank you. She also liked your presents of chocolates and a dove shower set. 

27th

Paul Volunteering at the hospital so an early start up at eight AM. Luna slept till Paul got up, around five hours, so not too bad. Very humid today 89%, my head feels like it's going to explode,  Andrew feels the same way. Not really that hot but oh so heavy and sticky.

28th

Another humid day. Washing out only one load of whites today. Dried well and did not rain like the weatherman said. In fact, it was quite a nice day with a lot of sunshine. Luna had a good night, four to five hours, so we both feel refreshed. Looks like the CBD oil is working it has not affected her stomach either like giving her the runs. Paul bought me some flowers when he went shopping. Thank you very much.

Flowers from Paul.

29th

My friend Angela came to see us, I have not seen her for quite a while, she bought me some roses, so kind of her. Thank you, Angela. Good to see her looking well. We did not eat till quite late but it did not matter at least to me anyway. A Chinese for me Paul and Andrew. Very nice it was too.

Roses are lovely. 

30th

Wayne here today, my oldest son who lives in Halifax, and Kayleigh too his girlfriend. Today is Wayne's Birthday, hope you have a good day Wayne. He is here for a short visit. His Cat has not bean well so he does not want to leave him too long. They got here around one-ish. Paul did wraps for dinner, plus a few chips he just put everything on the table and everyone helped themselves. Lindsay and Jamie-Lee are here as well. 

The day went too fast and soon it was time for Wayne and Kayleigh to go home. Paul is taking them to the train station at Newark where he picked them up from earlier. Just as they were going out the door, Andy from across the road stood there. He had run for the ice cream van and he thinks he might have snapped a tendon in his lower leg. He wanted Paul to take him to the hospital. He said he would when he takes Lindsay and Jamie-Lee home as it's not far from her house. He would be back in about an hour plus. Andy sat in my chair with his leg up eating his ice cream. He said the man gave him a bigger one because he had hurt his leg. Paul got back and took Andy to the hospital, and Lindsay and Jamie-Lee home. Andy said he would keep us updated when he sees someone probably in for a long wait.

31st

Andy has a partial tear of his Achilles heal and needs an operation today. I am looking after his cat smudge, feeding him, and a few cuddles too. All the best Andy hope it goes well. 

My month has got better as it went on apart from my arm that is. Luna I think will sleep now but not much she is so active. Still seems a bit strange with another dog here. She will not replace Summer but helps with the healing. She is so different to Summer as well. Summer was one in a million as the vet said. So a hard act to follow. 

All the very best to you where ever you are, very hot or not so hot in Uk. Love Gill. 

June

June 1st

Luna has been sleepy today. I have bean cleaning up downstairs, not easy with a little pup helping me.

She is still going out for wees and poos having very few accidents in the house. You have to watch her all the time as she does not get much warning that she wants to go. On the whole, she is doing very well. She can jump quite high now and loves going into next doors garden Karol's. He is going back to his home in Poland very soon so we will have someone new next door. The house is going to be sold so it could be anyone. It has bean a rented property for the last twenty years.

I feel hot and cold today and my pain levels are high. My joints feel on fire and hurt a lot.

2nd

Lindsay and Jamie-Lee came around on their bikes. Jamie-Lee played with Luna and they were both tired. Lindsay did them some tea, and soon after they went home good to see them.  

Fast asleep it's a hard life being a Pup.

3rd

Mary and Rory dog, came round he was Summer's boyfriend. This is the first time he and Mary will have met Luna. Poor dog I feel for him as he still looks for Summer and can not understand where she is. I know mate I miss her as well very much. I gave him a big hug and cuddle. He was very gentle with Luna and they got on well. Later on, I lost Luna I went under the stairs and thought Luna followed me. There is an under-the-floorboard gap and I thought she had gone under there. No, she was not but, I could hear her. She was not under the stairs but had gone up them. Andrew was coming down and saw her going up.

 I do not want her upstairs as it could be dangerous. So she will be told to get down by everyone. Some people have dogs in their bedrooms and even in bed. If that works for you that's good, but not for me. No other dogs that we have had went upstairs unless they were carried like to see me when I am I'll in bed.

5th

Sweeping up outside today there is a lot of sawdust from where Paul has bean sawing wood for the fire pit. With it beaning windy there is sawdust all over the path and patio. We need rain to wash the dust away I will hose pipe it down. Paul has been painting a wall in the garden. The bit next to the wall is to be Andrew and my new veg garden, it used to be tubs with flowers in it. 

7th 

Digging over the new veg plot, there are a lot of stones and excess concrete under the soil so that needs to be dug up or pulled up whichever it takes. Hard going to start with, but easier over the second half. Andrew and I are putting in a lot of the things that would have gone in the greenhouse. We might still be able to keep it there depending on the new people. I hope we can and the bit where Andrew had his tobacco plants too.

8th

Debbie came round to bring some magazines and to see Luna, she loves her and says she is very preety. Debbie spent a long time with Luna on her knee just cuddling her.   In the afternoon Andrew and I put up the nets for the peas and beans. These have bean growing in the greenhouse well some have, but the rest will be seeded straight in the ground. We get a lot of sun so they will soon grow. Luna was trying to help but was not. Every time she got a stone and we tried to take it off her, she ran around in circles almost making it impossible to get her. Everything took a long time. The afternoon was very hot as well. One thing I have noticed with Luna is, even after running around she does not pant at all. The heat so far does not affect her apart from making her tired 

9th

Not a very good night for me in fact a very bad night. I did not take my nighttime tablets so I went into withdrawal. Sweating hot cold a lot of pain too. My body needed MORPHINE and was saying give me it. 

11th

Very humid and heavy today.  The pressure I think is high, at 11 am the temperature was 23C. This is not good for me as pain as well. The weather has bean very nice but a bit too hot as it looks like there is more to come, with no rain as such. 

12th

Another nice day, but so humid got to 29C mid-afternoon.I am cleaning up very hot and sweaty. According to the weather, it might rain or it might not. 

Ness who used to live next door came to Round to see use not seen her for a while. We had a good chat and a cup of tea or two. Next time she said I will have to go there to see their new bungalow.

13th

Another hot day but a bit more breeze. Rung up the vets and registered. This is a new vet from the one Summer had, also a lot closer too. Luna will have her second injection and in ten day's time she will be able to go out for a walk.

In town today having my eyes tested. I need two pairs of glasses one for reading and a pair for long distances. £150 cost, got the second pair at half price so that helped a lot.  My left eye is not very good so I need to see a specialist.  I did not leave there till 4.40pm, I got there at 3.15pm. I had many tests and scans done.    

14th

Paul is cleaning the carpet in the dining room as it's very mucky.   I know it will dry quickly as hot again with a breeze.   We will be getting another one soon, but not till Luna is completely house-trained. This one is not very old but the back has separated from the pile. 

15th

Very hot I am doing the ironing sweating like mad. There are sheets today as well as a quilt cover. Plus shirts and trousers. Took around an hour and a half.  I had to sit down afterwards. 

Luna is at the vet today for her injection and check-up. She had her nails clipped and her second injection. In around ten days' time, she will be allowed out.  Andrew is making her a collar. Her neck size is seven inches at the moment. Next week I have to weigh her for her flea stuff. When we came back from the vet Luna had a sleep and did not seem affected by her injection, but she might be later.

17th

A bit more cloudy day and a bit cooler. Andrew's friend Roberto is here today from the Neverland's stopping for a week. I just need to finish off his room and take a few things out. He stayed in this room last year and said he was very comfortable. Roberto arrived around two o'clock, and Andrew went to meet him at the station. We had an Indian takeaway and everyone enjoyed it. 

18th

Very humid today; my head is booming. Lindsay and Jamie-Lee came here as it was Father's Day. Lindsay cooked tea for Jamie -Lee she did not have any. We had tea a bit later so Jamie-Lee was eating on her own. Very heavy later a bit of rain came down with thunder and a few flashes of thunder. Luna stood at the door and looked out as if to say what's this she had never seen rain before. After the rain, it did feel a bit cooler.

19th

Not feeling the best today heavy air hot and very still. Did two lots of washing, it dried very well. With the rain yesterday the garden looks a lot better and not as dry. Luna was a bit excited at bedtime so did not settle well. I came down to her and she settled after a cuddle I think she was over-tired.

I did not have a good night, I kept waking up in pain in my legs.

20th

It's a wet start not said that for a long time, the air was sweet and cool. Going into town today to get a few bits for Andrew's Birthday.  Roberto walked down with me and we did not get wet at all. The rain held off till we got back home. Did alright in town but did not get shoes, I will order them online.  He is getting BB guns plus the bits that you need to use them.

21st 

Happy birthday Andrew hope you have a good day,  One of the guns might need to go back and it seems it does not seem to fit together right. The other one was working well and Andrew and Roberto had fun shooting targets and tin cans. Andrew has sent the online shop an email. We had a Mexican meal for tea very good, wish I had more taste to enjoy it better. I still like Chinese food. 

23rd

Paul. has taken Roberto to the airport in Birmingham to go back to. Amsterdam he said he had a good time here but was ready to go home. He was missing his wife and his cat. On his way back he will pick up the flea tablet for Luna. Paul got back all well at the Airport. He got the flea tablet for £20.00 for one I will be finding some other place of getting this. The vet says she needs one every month.

24th

Writing this Blog today, I had not done any at all so it was nearly a full month's at one go. Karol from next door is going home to Poland this weekend so Paul asked him round for a Chinese meal tonight. He did not come, so probably busy saying goodbye to one of his mates. Luna has bean asleep a lot today as it's hot and humid. 27C at six o'clock. 

25th

26C at 11 am and getting hotter. I told Paul it was a salad for tea, no way am  I having the oven on today. Later the temperature rose to 30-31C the hottest day so far this year. Very humid and heavy my head really hurts and I feel very tired. I picked up my new glasses, both pairs were ok but might need a bit more adjustment later on. We had rain showers in the evening. 

26th

A bit cooler today with more cloud. Doing a bit in the garden and sewing up the 4ply cardigan I have made. Just the pink one to make now that's in DK (double knit) wool so a bit faster, well twice as fast as twice as thick wool. Karol left for Poland early this morning he and his cousin are travelling in a big van with all the things he is taking back to Poland. Across on the ferry then driving till they get there. Good luck Karol in whatever you do there. He will let us know when he gets home. Not sure who will have the house next as it going up for sale. We have lived here forty-five years and always had good neighbours, so who will be next? Will I be able to keep the greenhouse in their garden or have to remove it? Only time will tell. The same with the back of us that has always been a garage car park is going to be built up soon as an old people residence. 

27th

Cleaning up downstairs, trying to get all the flies off the ceiling and coving, the ones that come in at night, there are loads of them in the corners. I used the vacuum to suck them up a warm job it was, all done now. I have started doing a bit of the pink cardigan going well pattern is easy too.  I can only do it if Luna is asleep or playing otherwise she gets the wool. Karol sent Paul a message that he had arrived home safely. 

28th

I am up first today as Luna was crying. Not a long time in bed, four hours. Very heavy air today had a bad head for quite a few days now, dizzy at times too. We need a storm to clear the air. I made a spaghetti bolognese for tea, and Paul said it was good, I still have not got my taste back yet, some things I can sort of feel on my tongue others nothing. 

Luna did not settle well the past few nights she has not bean the best. I went to bed at five. Even then she was not happy. She was a bit sick earlier so she could have bean a bit hungry. Paul went down and took her out for a wee, he gave her a few biscuits well. She settled after. I had to be up around eight as Paul was volunteering at the hospital and had to leave soon after eight. Another very short night. Hopefully, she will soon settle at night. 

House training is very good she knows to go out and does so, she will sit and lie down when asked. Clever girl Luna. Jamie-Lee can get her to do things as well. Luna likes children so when we take her out, next week. She will be near the park so there should be someone there to fuss her.

29th

Quite a bit cooler around 22 C at the highest today so quite a drop from yesterday, cooler air too. My clothes airer/line broke today and snapped halfway across the bottom. I held it up with the patio table but that did not last for long, broke off completely. In the end Andrew and I used the wrought iron umbrella stand. That worked well even when it got windy. Paul is getting a new airer today as we knew it was getting done for. The last few times I have used it, it's bean very wobbly. Paul came home with the new one which he will fit soon.

30th

Paul put up the washline/airer so all go again. A cooler day feels quite chilly to me. cleaning up but took longer as Luna was helping. After a while, she went to sleep so I was able to finish off. When I washed the floor she was hanging on to the mop. I had to pass her on to Andrew as I thought she would get hurt because she would let go of the mop and go flying across the kitchen I thought she would end up hurting herself. All done time to sit down, the Radio 1 charts are on. The charts are where you find out where the pop hits are at the moment. I have listened to this since I was around twelve or thirteen on Radio 1. 

Things in the garden are looking good and after the rain, have grown a lot. My tomatoes in the greenhouse are still not very big so will be late, very late. 

Well, another month has gone by and this one went very quick. Luna has settled in very well. I miss Summer a lot and wish she was still here. Luna is a little friend for me and company for the times I am on my own. Best wishes to you all and hope things are good with you all. 

Love Gill. x 

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May.

May 2nd

Cleaning up downstairs then a bit more knitting. I have a headache today, so I will rest a bit if I can. Andrew looks a bit better than he did but still looks all in. He still aches a lot and is quite weak. Lindsay and Jamie-lee are still testing positive for covid. 

3rd

Did Aprils Blog and published it, Andrew usually checks it but he is not able to even think straight at the moment. He is improving but slowly. Lindsay rang and said both she and Jamie-Lee are now clear of covid. Suey is doing very well also. At sixteen years old she is doing brilliantly. Lindsay is carrying her up the two flights of stairs so a bit of a pain for her. She is not going out for wees as much now, so only a few trips up and down the stairs. Suey is a very calm and good girl, she will listen to Lindsay and help her by staying still while being carried.

4th

This is what I got Jay-Jay and Molly for baby Cory for his Birthday present. The jacket is the second size properly around three-six months. Might fit him sooner as he is bigger than average. 

The sloth plays music and there is a light for sleep time. 

The little jacket I made.

I am not coping too well at the moment thinking about Summer and missing her so much. When anything tragic happens you need someone to blame and at the moment that's me. Everyone is saying get another dog, I think I need a bit more time or do I? 

5th

 I am looking after Andy's cat Smudge, for the long weekend, while he is at his parents. He will be back Monday afternoon. There is another cat that he feeds, but not seen him yet though. Smudge is very loving and likes a lot of attention if he does not get it he will swipe you. 

6th

Watched a bit of the King's Coronation. I am not a big Royal fan, but I do like to see the Children. Not a very good day so a lot of the air display was not done. The Red Arrows did a bit and some helicopters went over. The sky was thick with clouds and was raining most of the time. Shame as that would have bean the best bit of the day. We live a few miles from Waddington where the Red Arrows are stationed so see them practising a lot and hear them, the sound is very loud. Woke Andrew up a few times and he was not happy as he felt so ill. They should calm down till the next show. I saw the other cat at Andy's a big black and white one he has called Seefur. Still a bit scared of me but stayed in. I think he was hungry and watched me do their food.   

7th

A hot day yes-- hot 21C in the mid-afternoon, pity it was not like this yesterday for the King's Coronation. Very warm bit humid though and gave me a heavy headache, normal for me. I am usually in pain somewhere but there are a lot worse off than me. A lot of that is down to me pushing myself in every way, so the RSD did not grip me any further. There is a saying in RSD- "USE IT OR LOSE IT". I think that is why so many people get worse. They cannot cope with the pain and take more and more tablets to the stage where they hardly know what day it is, never mind exercise. I know because I was in that trap as well. Bit by bit I increased my movements and knocked down the MORPHINE. This was hell, and the pain obviously went up, But I persevered and the RSD backed off a little. Bit by bit I had a life back. Someone who came to see me could not believe that I was sitting on the floor playing with Summer. He said he had never seen me like this before and I looked so much more with it. Must have bean a good day. A lot of RSD sufferers find this very hard to do and believe me it's tough. Even now I go through extreme pain, but a lot of the time just keep it to myself.

Andy messaged Paul to say his Dad had Covid hopefully he has not got it.

8th

Going to have an easy day as I feel so drained. My eyes are so dry and sore. My eyelid sticks to my eye. I keep putting in drops but the relief is very short. I did a bit more knitting and not much else today apart from doing tea.

9th

I rang up the lady Helen whom we got Summer from as a Pup, to see if she knew of any pups that are for sale. She said not at the moment but she would ask around. I had a long conversation with Maxine the groomer who used to cut in Summer. She said what sort of pup are you thinking about? I said a cavapoo was one I had looked into and seemed a good choice. Maxine said it was an excellent choice, but to get it vet checked. A bit later in the day  Helen phoned up and said a relation of hers had some cavapoo pups, she was not sure if they were reserved or not. She said she would ring me back to let me know.  

10th

Hair cut today- badly needed this, my fringe was halfway down my nose and I had bean sweeping it to the side. Looked good as usual after the trim, it's so simple for me to have my hair done at home. Less noise and no waiting; so good allround and cheaper too. Ten pounds (plus a tip) for a trim well a bit more than a trim today.  Made a beef curry for tea from the beef joint we had a few days ago. Very good - spicy too, my taste is not fully back yet. but Paul said it was very good and tasty. I can feel spice and strong flavours on my tongue, but not much more.

12th

Washing out and drying well. Andy came round and asked me to look after his cats. He is at his parents as Monday is his birthday. He will be back Wednesday. Went for a walk with Andrew as he feels a lot better now and needs to move about more as his legs are very stiff and tight. We walked to the park gates then turned around and came back. He did well for the first big walk since being ill. We had a short walk yesterday. We all think he had Covid; a bad dose of it too. All mostly recovered but still very tired. We were not home long then I walked to the doctor for my B12 injection. Not too bad this time but still hurt for the rest of the day. The nurse asked if they are as painful as most people said they were. I said yes they are, mine can hurt for quite a few days but at other times only the same day. Some people say it stings as well as pain. Mine is mostly the pain but can sting sometimes.

13th

Rung Helen up to see if she had heard anything about the pups that a relation had. I had to leave a message as no answer. I am feeling a bit lost at the moment and think it's time for another little friend. Fed Andy's cats Smudge was there so was Seefur I think he thought it was Andy at the sink, it was not till turned round and saw it was me that he realized. He did not run off though I think they both were hungry. I phoned up about a little Cavapoo pup, a little girl black chocolate, white, and so very pretty. Not ready to leave the mum yet around ten days time I think. Her Mum is a Cavapoo and her Dad is a KC-registered King Charles spaniel. The trouble is it's about an hour plus away. 

Can I do this trip? We, me included hopefully are going tomorrow night.

15th 

Blood tests, the needle went in fine no pain (my veins are very thin and fragile they have to use a pink baby/ child needle. When the needle came out it was very painful a big mountain lump came up as the needle was pulled out. Also, it would not stop bleeding. The nurse put on a pressure bandage very tight and said to leave it on till bedtime if you can. 

We are going to see the little pup tonight, hope I can cope with the journey. I Managed the journey quite well with extra tablets be for I went. The little pup was so sweet and tiny. Her name is going to be Luna and we can pick her up in a week's time. Not too sure how I felt but it was very hard. We paid a deposit and will pay the rest when we pick her up. Here we go we have a little dog. 

Luna's Mum, Treacle.

Little Luna is six and a half weeks old and so tiny.

Her brother and sisters are in a pen like we are getting for Luna. 

On the way back a lot of pain and discomfort.  My arm is still bleeding so I had to put the pressure bandage back on after taking it off, as it was too tight and making my fingers go numb. At last, we are home but first calling for chips for tea. Later a lot of pain and a bad headache. The chips and curry were good though.

16th

Our little great-grandson Corey- James, a big boy 9lb 6 ozs-was born to Jay-Jay and Mollie,  Both are well but Mollie is so tired. 

Cory James.

Going into town today with Andrew to get some bits for Luna; basket and dishes. We were not successful as nowhere had anything we wanted. Will try at the stores out of town.

17th

Andy is back from his weekend away a good one he said. Gave him his present two bars of chocolate which Paul got for him. He said he would enjoy them. Told him I had seen Seefur and I think the cat thought it was him at the sink. Later Andrew and I went to B and Ms and pets at home we got a basket dishes and toys for Luna. Andrew chose the basket and we both chose the dishes. Just need the pen and we are ready for Luna. The swan that has bean sitting near the sluice has now two little chicks very cute. When Andrew and I go past we will see them grow unless she moves on. 

18th

Another warm sunny day. Our past neighbour Squidgy came round for a cup of tea and chat. All is well at their house, they are in the bungalow now and Mum is in the Granny annexe all very happy. I gave him Emmie's Birthday present for the 29th of this month. I told him about Luna and he was pleased. He will bring Emmie around very soon.  I think she is a bit bothered about coming round to see us as she was Summer's friend and played with her. Before Summer, she was scared of dogs. Squidgy is waiting for his driving license back after a small heart problem. He should have got it back around March 21st.  He has already bean passed by his Consultant.  He is not very happy, but hopefully, he will be driving soon.

Angela came round and Andrew sorted out a new fitness smartwatch for her. She is well and seems happy. Nice to see her it's bean a while.

19th

Sorting out Summer's things in the food cupboard, her chews and bits. I found some Christmas presents she never got.  I used to give her some every day but when she was ill nothing. I did not know that this would be her last Christmas This was very hard and made me cry I had to stop for a while.

20th

I am sorting out all Summers teddies and toys today another hard job to do. Her special ones I have just put them in a bag as they are to be kept for now. I washed them all. Luna will have a few to play with. Paul is putting a new fence up, so unable to use the washing line. So I put all the teddies on the airer in Karol's garden next door. Andrew and I went for a walk along the river bank quite warm today with a cool breeze.

21st

Another warm day. Paul is doing more bits in the garden. I am doing lots of little bits. I have nearly finished off the cardigan for Liam and Fiona's baby due in late September, just the hood band to put on. I have two more orders for two cardigans. I have the wool I need one is 4 ply, so that will take a little bit longer.

We are now ready for Luna coming as all the things we need now got. Just need the pup. I saw my friend Debbie and showed her the picture we took at the breeders' house. She thought she was very cute,

22nd

My brother David came around to give us a quote for a new patio and fresh turf. We did not realise that he was starting straight away. He said he probably be finished Wednesday or Thursday. He is a Landscape Gardner and very good at what he does. I had a bit of a cleanup downstairs. The stuff for the garden has to all come through the house so not the best. There will be sand and cement, a mixer and slabs plus many more bits Did a lot of washing so could a while be for I can have the garden back. All dried so that's good.

Garden be for David transformed it.

23rd

David is here doing the patio, there will be the new turf for Luna to piddle on as well. Not long now before we bring her home. I still have mixed feelings about her, and I know Andrew does, it's time for a new little friend to join the family. 

Cleaning upstairs today and it's very warm work too. I did all the ironing too very warm work Andrew was working on his bracelets, so we watched some episodes of Sorted Food off the internet very funny they are four friends from their younger days. One is a chef now and the other three just love to cook, with guidance from Chef Ebers. Paul is taking a friend for a hospital appointment at Grantham.

24th

The turf is being taken up today ready for the new tomorrow. David has put the turf in big sandbags that are around three-foot square. There are two of them full to the top. I am going to shake them to get the soil off as it is very good topsoil. I started putting the turf in other smaller bags.  The garage car park at the back of us is empty and going to be built on later this year, an old people's home. The man in charge went past, and I was talking to him, he asked what we were doing I told him, and asked him if we could throw the grass at the side of the waste ground. He said yes this saved a lot of work so I was very grateful to him. Andy from across the road came around to help as well. 

Our garden gets very hot as it's South facing and is lovely to sit in. Andy went home and I carried on with the shaking of the grass. By the end of the day it was all done and we had loads of topsoil. I am tired but pleased it's done. We are using Karol's garden next door to put things in, he is very good and lets us use his garden more than he does. This will not last as the house is up for sale and Karol is going back to Poland. Not sure what will happen to the greenhouse as it's been in next doors garden for over twenty years. There are a lot of bits going to the skip on Saturday. Andy has some things as well so he will help Paul to load up the car.

25th

Turf here today David said it will not take long to do he was not wrong. The garden looks lovely. David has done a great job as he always does. Like me, things have to be right.

The garden looks good a big improvement to what it was. We now have lots of topsoil. 

We are picking up Luna today everything is ready for her. We have got her a pen so she will be safe at night and when I am working and don't want her under my feet. I just hope I can cope with the journey as it's over an hour away. Taken a few extra tablets so I hope that helps. We picked her up and she sat on Andrew's knee all the way home.

Home, and pleased as well. We took her outside all the grass was done and she laid on it. I do not think she had seen grass before. Dawn the breeder said she had bean paper trained. She had a wee on the grass as well, cleaver girl. 

I like this grass stuff.

Getting tired now.

Both of us are asleep.

She ate her tea, tiny little kibble biscuits The dishes we got her were too big, and she could barely reach them. so I found some little Chinese dishes which were good. 

Luna's dish for now.

Asleep on my chair so tiny.

Nightime, I sat and cuddled her to sleep then put her in her basket in her pen. I went up to bed around 4am. Paul came down later and she was not in her basket he was worried and looked for her. He found her in Andrew's shoe how she got out her pen was a mystery. 

 

Luna among the shoes.

Later while Paul was sat in the dining room with Luna in her pen he saw how. She had climbed up the corner like a little monkey. When he told me I was surprised. Andrew was impressed it's around two feet high. I will have to make some form of top to keep her in. 

Safe inside for the moment.

Luna looking out.

I managed to put a top on her pen I think this will keep her in.

26th

Not bad a night with Luna  I came down twice. At least she did not get out this time. She is going out for wees and poos. Seems a bit sleepy but it was a big day yesterday. Lindsay and Jamie_Lee came round with Suey. Luna was ok with Suey and Suey was gentle with her. She loves sitting on my knee and going to sleep cuddled up. No pictures of Luna and Suey together as Luna was just running around too much so Suey went outside Luna went to sleep enough for one day.   

Luna is asleep on Jamie-Lee's knee.

27th

Andy came round him and Paul are going to the tip to get rid of the bits from the garden, Andy has some things to go as well. Debbie came. Round to see Luna and thought she was lovely. She lost her little dog Sooty, not long ago a spaniel, so it was a bit hard for her.  Luna is getting more confident but is still very shy with strangers. Doing good going on the grass and has had very few wees inside. She will go to the door and goes out on the grass herself but not at night. I think she is a bit scared of the dark. Cuddled her to sleep then put her in her basket inside the pen and went to bed at three-thirty.  Hope she stays asleep till morning

28th

The dog next door is left on its own a lot and barks and cries, this upsets Luna and she is not very settled. She keeps eating stones and to get them off her is very hard as she will run away from you. Cleaning up a bit today as a mess with all the garden stuff coming through the house. Luna had a good sleep late afternoon. When she woke she was like someone possessed running around and making little growling noises. She took herself out for a wee, clever girl. We thought she would have trouble with the back doorstep as quite a jump for her but not easy for her, she just jumped up and down with no problem.

29th

Went to see Jay-Jay and Molly,s baby Cory James. He is a big boy and doing very well. We gave him his presents Molly liked the cardigan and it looks like it will fit him very sooner than six months. While I was holding him he got hungry so Molly had him back to feed him his bottle. 

Great-Grandad.

Great- Nan.

Bed a bit earlier around. two thirty-ish, hope Luna sleeps till morning so I can get some sleep. 

30th

Luna slept all night I know it was a short one but at least I did not have to get up. She has settled very well. Eating well and having good sleep. Still feels a bit hard for me as I loved Summer so much and miss her,

Asleep on Paul.

 

Awake and ready to play.

A different month this time, with getting Luna. She is very cute but it's still hard for me. Andrew feels it as well but loves Luna a lot so does Paul. I think when I can take her out things will feel better. Hope things are going good with you all. Love Gill.