July

 July 1st

Good walk on the common with Luna. We saw Mary, who is back from her holiday in South Africa. She enjoyed most of it but some where she went it was cold. She said you had warm weather here in UK and I was cold in what should have bean a warmer country. All I can say is CRAZY WEATHER.

Looking after Andy's cat again while he is away. Smudge spends a lot of his time outside now so I do not always see him. His food goes so I know he is OK.

2nd

Up early around 7.30 I had bean awake since 6AM so I decided to get up. A short night but the common walk will wake me up. Lovely on there and very quiet as well.

Going to Paul's parents today as its there Wedding  Anniversary  seventy years married. Between the family they got them flowers and afternoon tea. Andrew did them a plaque, from their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchild. They did not make too much of it. These things take hours to do and are unique as one offs. Are well that's just like them.

4th

No Pilates today voting  in the hall. Cleaning downstairs today but very tired and it an effort todo it but I did. 

6th

Quite cold today like yesterday, back to a coat. Lindsay and Jamie-Lee came round and stayed for tea, Chinese today, so no cooking. Luna was playing hide and seek with Jamie-Lee, and seemed to understand about hiding when her turn. She found Jamie-Lee every time, but, Jamie-Lee had a hard time to find her, then Luna just popped up. They both had fun after Lindsay and Jamie-Lee had gone Luna was very tired and went to sleep. 

8th

Hospital today to look at my wrist the Doctor said it could be cartilage damage and has ordered a scan and then to see another Specialist. Depending what they find it could mean a small operation. Or ?--or could still be RSD spread.  

Called at Argos to get me a new electric tooth brush as mine has totally gone now. Bean a good one as used for over ten years, different brushes of course. 

9th

Not doing too much today as a busy one yesterday. I did sort out a few things in the spare bedroom for Roberto coming tomorrow

Another two lumps have come up on my left leg again near the veins, Quite painful and spasms as well.

10th

Roberto here today Paul will be picking him up from Birmingham Airport. 

I have a blood test at my Doctors. I did ask the Nurse about the leg lumps. but she said make an appointment to see a Doctor. Hopefully they will go and there will be no need it can be quite hard to see a Doctor any way. That is why so many people go to A and E . 

After the blood test I went into town to get Lindsay something for her Birthday. Did quite well and got her a few things to open. Paul and I will be giving her money so she can get what she wants. Saw my friend Joy having a coffee at stokes with a friend. Had a few words with her then headed for home.

Roberto got here safely but was very tired as up early today there is an hour difference that's all. We are an hour behind them.

12th

Happy Birthday Lindsay.

The dog next door never stopped barking all morning, this is something it does most days but today he was worse

 This sets the dogs barking on the other side and across the road. Luna was unsettled as well but did not bark.

A lot of back and hip pain today quite sore at times too. Lumps still there in my leg, but not as painful. If still there Monday I will see a Doctor about them. Cleaned up down stairs. 

13th

Well its twenty years today since the RSD started with my fall while running. Twenty years of pain and torture. 

Back and hip not as painful today. Lindsay and Jamie-Lee came round and Jamie-Lee asked me to show her how to knit again, as she thought she was doing it wrong. I had a look and saw she was going into the backs of the knit stiches so twisting them so it a bit tight for the next row. After I showed her she soon got it.

15th

Day out today for Paul and I, plus Andrew and Roberto. A visit to the Space Center at Leicester. This was really very good. At the end we had a Palatium Show. This was also very good, but a lot I had my eyes shut as was making me dizzy. I have to be careful with these type of show as could Triger a seizure. A great day out, painful at times but worth  it. 

Some of the pictures Paul took.

We also went to a museum as well right next door and was free of charge. 

This was all about the water system and the sewers as they used to be. 

Still see the big tower at the space station.

The museum was very good as well.

I was a bit worried about Luna while we were out. Lindsay did come in to see her and she had a second mini walk to met Jamie-Lee from school at the bus stop. When we got back they were still here for a bit then headed for home. Thank you both for looking after her. Andrew and I had chip and curry for tea from the chippie. Paul and Roberto had fish.

16th

A rest day today I think, bit of a head ache and very sore eyes. My body ached as well but I think I got off well, as some car trips I suffer a lot more. Rain to start with then fine a bit later. Luna did not like waiting til most of the rain stopped. When we got on the common it smelt so fresh as well. 

17th

Cleaning again. Andrew and Roberto went to an arcade close by, they had a good time and both enjoyed them selves. Paul out most of the day.

We all watched a Star trek final episode - Picard. This did not go well to start with, but Wayne saved the day, so it was all well. Enjoyed it as waited a while to watch it. 

18th

Roberto going home today, Paul taking him to the airport. I think he will be pleased to see his wife and cat. Quite warm today 26C, but warmer tomorrow.  Roberto arrived home and his wife was pleased to see him so was his cat.

19th

Had my B12 injection in the afternoon, only rung up this morning, as bean a busy week. I did not think I would get an appointment today, so was surprised. This was painful as usual but did not last too long and stopped hurting after a few hours.

 24C today so very warm. Guess what I am doing? a lot of ironing, bedding and shirts plus trousers. Very warm but it needs doing. Watered the garden and grass later very dry.  

20th

On the common we saw a baby deer, I thought it was a tan dog sat in the grass  but no, a baby deer. I said to it, no need to be afraid, it stopped and stood looking at us, then off it went. We then saw a shew or something like that. Luna chased it but it was well gone into the long grass faster than her.  

Finished off the ironing that I did not do yesterday. Bit more knitting not much wool left now. of the wool I was given to knit the hats and things for the war children. Picture soon when finished all.

21st

Not as hot today 23C pleasant, as my Dad would have called it. Did the garden today, trimmed the roses, and lavender, put in a bag to dry off for lavender bags later on. Put in some flowers plants, a bit small but I think they will be fine. Andrew and I grew them from seed. Will look very nice in a few weeks. Watered the garden and lawn twice so it can with stand the heat.  

For tea we had some tatties from the garden that we had grown in a big tub planter Not bad a bit flowery and some spilt. There are few left so might try roasting them. 

22nd

I think I have done all the hat sets and gloves I am going to do now. I will get a picture put up soon so you all can see what I have done to help the little war children. 

The lumps in my leg have gone down a bit, and are not as swollen now. I am not going to the Doctors.

23rd

Cleaned up downstairs today. very hot and humid. Took most of the day as I kept having to stop to cool off a bit. Any way I got it all done.

Paul's Dad also had trouble with a vein his leg. He caught it and it started to bleed and would not stop. Paul went round and put a pressure bandage on it and the bleeding stopped. They still went to A and E. I said you will be there a long time and they were, from 11.30pm to 8.30 am the next day. Nothing was done to the leg either just go to your own Doctor in a few days. 

Our A and E is terrible the wait time is so bad. My sister in law had SEPCIS and was there 24 hours be-for they got her a bed and admitted her, then another 24 hours till they put up a ANTIBIOTIC drip. Malcom her husband  said all around the walls were signs saying SEPCIS KILLS. He was very worried. She was Ok but in hospital for a while. When I broke my wrist 2nd time I think it was 6 hours.  

24th

Cleaned upstairs today again very hot and humid. Got it all done but it took till 6pm gone. Tea was late, but so what, I had to have a sit down as so hot. I enjoyed my tea too, chicken breast steaks, roast tatties plus beans. I have not had much to eat so far today. Paul had bean out for his dinner and had fish and chips.

25th

Pilates went well on my bike a good ride as nice going along the road as not much traffic. I enjoyed the session a lot. Kerry came round in the afternoon with her son Ronnie. He is a cute lad and loved Luna so much and said he was going to smuggle her home with him.

27th

Went to Jenny's  as it was her Birthday yesterday but she was out with friends. Got her Dove bath stuff plus a box of chocolates. She is diabetic but sensible. Nice to spend a few hours with her which I enjoyed. She said Age UK where I used to volunteer, has gone down hill so much, and the place is empty soon after 1pm. When I was there we were busy till at least 2pm serving hot meals. They have cut the quality of the food down and the olddies will not eat there, like they used to and go else where for better food and prices. 

28th

Another warm day again, but when it was wet and cold we wished for sun, but it gets so hot and humid with the heat. I am alright with it but I know a lot of people find it hard to cope. Two years ago we in Lincolnshire  had the hottest place in the UK 40.5C-41C. Then it was hot, I barely coped with it, as my RSD was very much affected. So if I can cope with that 28C is manageable I think.

My little Dog Luna is in season and feeling a bit sorry for her self. She is getting lots of love and more attention than usual if that's possible.

29th

Warm again but more cloud today. Around 27C. Guess what cleaning up again very warm for this, got it all done then a bit more knitting. Now I have finished the hats sets, I am knitting a baby cardigan. This did not go well to start with, but I soon sorted it out, it has a yoke the sort I like to do and I think they are better for little babies as less seams to rub. 

Paul cooked tea tonight the first time I think since March. Chip and bits very nice too.

Next doors dog, which I have mentioned be-for barking. Well now the children are off school and in a spa tub. They shout to each other they swear and are very disrespectful to their Mum. No more peaceful sits in the garden now. Even inside you can still hear them. I know they are children but thats going over the top.

The pump thing that work the motor got too hot and was beeping for hours. In the end next doors turned it off. Peace at last. Andrew is in the shed and likes to have a peaceful day, or half day as he does not usually get till afternoon. I do hope things will change and the children will calm down as it not nice to disrespect your neighbours. Moan over.

30th

Happy Birthday Wayne hope you have a good day. We are sending him money plus a few bits we have got. Paul is hopping to go to Halifax to see him on Sunday. I would love to go but it can be a 2 hour trip on a good run, too far for me as the pain would be so bad probably for days after. when we went to Leicester I was in pain after 20 minutes in the car.

2 lots of washing out and the garden watered twice, walk on the common too. Going good today also doing my Blog hopefully publish later.

Well a bit of a mixed month but I did go out for the day. So that's good- its not that I do not want to go out its because I suffer so much during and after because of the RSD and the other things I have to endure. Sometimes the pain is just not worth it. Not all bad though.

Hope things are good with you all, and the heat is bearable for you. All the very best Love Gill.

June

June 1st

Cleaning up downstairs today, got so much done then Molly and Cory arrived. Molly,s Birthday today. Gave her, the card and present plus money. Cory is walking well and always seems happy. Luna was a bit scared of him and kept hiding under the table. Jay-Jay came here after he had finished work. 

When they had all gone home I carried on with the cleaning and got it all done just be for 5pmm. Chinese for tea so at least I do not have to cook tonight. 

2nd

Scrubbed the dinning room carpet, probably tomorrow Paul will go over with the carpet cleaner. A bit more knitting later, I have bean making more glove puppets going well. When I have done a few, will put a picture  on here.

3rd

Cleaning up stairs today, got our bedroom done plus the spare room. The computer room will be done tomorrow. Paul went over the dinning room carpet with the cleaner. Looks good now just about all the stains have gone now. 

5th

Windy and quite cold on the common. Having a rest day as hoping to go to Pilates tomorrow. Just doing a few bits in the garden like filling up the cans and watering where necessary, rest of time knitting. 

6th

Pilates yes- I got there, no problems with bike going up the hill. Good session I felt I did quite well. We finished well on time today as Jo had an appointment. I was pleased as the Star ship (Elon Musk's Mars mission) had another attempt at getting into space. This started at one pm well was meant too, but was a bit late Every thing went very well just a bit of fire at the end. Even so it still did as it was supposed to do, and splashed down in the sea.Well done Star ship and Elon's team. Another step closer to Mars.

7th

Was going to clean up, but decided to have a rest day instead. My hips feel quite sore today I think its the Pilates I did yesterday. One of the moves involved swinging my leg out and then across body. Feels easy at the time but its later you feel the effects.

9th

The walk on the common was nice. Luna was playing with a hound dog called Jenny. Luna looked so tiny next to her, but this did not bother her at all. She had fun and was tired when we got back home. Coming up the cobbled path from the road to our street, I saw Bella, Debbie's Dog in the window of their house. I said Hello Bella and carried on walking. A voice then, said Hello, I looked back expecting to see someone. No one there I looked up the cobbles no one there. Did Bella speak? No someone  further along the river bank road. When I told Debbie she laughed. 

10th

Good walk with Luna, the rain just about held off. Looking after Andy's cat as he is at his parents for a few days, after hurting his ribs again. Hopefully he will be home later today. 

Helped Paul sort out the loft above the shed got rid of quite a bit of unwanted stuff. Got it all back up there be for it rained. Later I was on a small step stool in the shed when I lost my balance ( a regular thing that happens) and fell against the window brick frame work. I hurt my ribs and back, a bruise later I think. 

Lindsay and Tracy came round later in the afternoon. Both doing good Tracy had bean for a scan on her heart. Not Lincoln hospital, no Grantham hospital, miles away. Everything ok.   

13th

Another short night in bed from three am - seven am. Good early walk on the common be for eight o'clock. I have decided not to go to Pilates as lack of sleep, and quite a bit of pain as well. I have a ten mile round bike trip, plus an hour at least of moves and exercise.

 I have given Luna a bath as she seems a bit itchy she smell lovely now not sure if she agrees though. She did not jump out the bath this time either. 

14th

Showers most of the day, we were lucky and avoided them for our walk.  My friend Mary goes away for two weeks to South Africa. She used to live there, a lot of her family are still living there. She was not very keen on leaving Rory her dog. She said he is going to be looked after very well and in his own home too. 

15th

A rest day today as bean quite busy the last few days. Doing a bit more knitting of the children's hat etc. Chinese for tea I went across to the take away to get it. I got Paul something for Father Day from Luna, some crunchies chocolate bars. We had a phone call from Wayne and Kayleigh to say that they were coming for a flying visit tomorrow. 

16th

Wayne and Kayleigh got here around one thirty, Paul picked them up from Newark train station. They are both doing well. Wayne had a bit of a problem with his Hay fever but not too bad, he is coping just. They got Paul gifts and a card. Also a Birthday present for Andrew a fluffy hoodie, very soft and warm, fitted him well too. I did chips for Kayleigh and Wayne be for they left. Paul took them back to Newark around seven thirty to get the train home. Wayne said his fourteen year cat Timmy is doing really well at the moment, even  jumping up on to the sofa to sit with them. A lovely day Lindsay and Jamie-Lee here too. Only a short time here for Wayne and Kayleigh but very good to see them. We even had a game of Monopoly, where Paul won easy, he slaughtered us all. A good game though.

18th

Bit in the garden with Andrew planted beans peas and put in the tomatoes. Everything out side this year as no big greenhouse. The little one that Andy gave us is a big help with the seeds and small plants till they are big enough to be planted out in the garden. 

Luna had her hair cut and looks good, thirty pound plus three pound tip. 

Be for hair cut.

Look at the colours on her back.

Pretty face.

Doing a bit of climbing.

19th

Hair cut  for me today looks good as usual my hair always takes a few days to calm down after being cut. Debbie who has cut my hair for the last few years- probably around four years plus could not believe how long my hair had got. I have got a good head of hair, and it seems to get more volume each year.

Luna had a vet check up and booster injection. Every thing good and the vet was so gentle with the injection that Luna did not know he had done it. The trainee vet said Luna was very sweet. 

20th

Changed the bedding and got some washed. Did Andrews yesterday, or should I say he did.

At Pilates today, did alright, and I was pleased with my session. At the end Jo did an arms thing moving them up down and across depending on what number Jo said. We were following Jo, but she was getting it wrong all the time. Quite funny moves to end a hard session with. 

21st

Happy Birthday Andrew. I do hope you have a good day. We got him mostly BB gun stuff, plus a pack of hot  sauces, and sweets. One  of the guns did not work rights needs sorting out. We were going to have a take away but it did not happen because Paul said it was too late to have one. Hopefully tomorrow, disappointing for Andrew.

23rd

Bean quite warm for the last few days 23C- 27 C. nice to feel the warmth but its very humid with it. I am doing salad for tea with salad potatoes. the sun late afternoon shines right into the kitchen so is very warm in there. With  the oven on it hot, hot. Bit more knitting later, hat bits.  

24th

Very hot and humid today  got to around 27C in the afternoon. I watered the garden later. Cleaning up down stairs. Having to stop to cool down as feeling a bit dizzy at times. Got it all done late afternoon. Sat down for rest of day a bit more knitting. Felt a sting pain sort of sensation in my left calf, had a look and there was a big hard lump, very hot, with a  bruising forming. I used to get these all the time while running. Look like a burst blood vessel. I am at the Doctors tomorrow so if still there, will get the nurse  to check it out. 

25th

Another very warm start to the day. Warm breeze on the common another hot one I think. 26 C later, going to be like this for the next few days. Doing my June Blog. The blood test that I was having today has bean cancelled till July 10th, so no leg check up. Not going to do much today as I have a Pilates zoom class with Jo tonight. She phoned me yesterday and asked me if I wanted to join to see if I liked it. This would be handy if wet weather, or very cold later on in the year. Any way I will see what its like. Andrew is going to help me with logging on to the site. 

The zoom class went quite well after taking ages to log on as problems both ends.Too many distractions where I was in the dinning room. (Has to be big enough area to be able to move freely) Dogs on both sides of us barking. Football on tv in another room, people going past in the street. Arguing next door. Luna wanted to join in and thought it was great when I was laid on my mat. She sat on my chest wagging her tail and giving me kisses.. Jo thought it was quite funny but I told Luna to lay down and she just watched from then on wagging her tail. I enjoyed it to a point but if I do it again I think I will set up the lap top upstairs in our bedroom.  

Pilates on my bike as usual nice ride as quite warm, but very windy. I did not realise how strong the wind was, till going home and realised it was back wind going there and head wind going home. I did not get chance to talk to Jo about the Zoom class as she had some new people to talk to. No Pilates next week as voting for general election. 

Big bruise has come up on my calf but it is not as hard and painful as it was. So all good I think. At night both my legs were so cold and painful. 

29th

Good cool walk on the common not as warm but good for me as doing the bedrooms today. Got them all done but so hard today felt very hot ad so tired. Pleased it was cooler, as would have bean worse. 

30th

Another cooler day cloud most of it good for me as cleaning up down stairs today.  Had to keeping sitting down as dizzy and so tired. Got it all done in the end so that's it till next week. Gave Andy's cats it tea as Andy is away. Bit more knitting, making a balaclava but did it wrong but it will be ok I think.

Well not too bad a month this time. The walks on the common with Luna certainly keep me going. Pain still there but not all the time. Keep taking the tablets all will be fine!! All the very best to all of you 

Love Gill.