My youngest Sister rung me the other day to inform me that my eldest Sister has Flu but she is getting better now. She told me that the Doctor was called because she was feeling very poorly and could hardly stand. The Doctor told her she had Flu but my Sister then let him know that she had already had the Flu jab. He then told her that this year the Flu jab was not as good as in previous years. That of course gives us all a vote of confidence.
As for me and my journey to see the doctor, once more I have to have further Blood tests not that I have zero, as one knows I have Blood tests every 3 months.
On Saturday the lad came round for dinner, I first made some spray up for the fruit trees and after a small port and lemon we went outside and sprayed all the fruit trees. I then told him that we would go round and spray his Pear tree which surprised but pleased him.
We then had dinner, loin of Pork with Apple sauce with roast and boiled Potatoes together with Brussel sprouts and his favourite Peas. We then had Christmas pudding with a Rum sauce which he thoroughly enjoyed. Whilst we were easting the doorbell rang. I went to answer it and found his Carer with a key in her hand letting me know she was going shopping and that he could let himself in. He did say with me till well after 2.30.pm. and left. Naturally I was tired but I did enjoy the meal and company too although I have to listen hard to catch all he says.
This morning I went to get some milk and washed the car for I do not intend to go out again till next year. Whether I can will be up to others but hopefully I will manage it. I definitely have enough food and milk to last me for the rest of this year.
If I do not post anymore for some time may I wish all who read my blog a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous 2018 More soonish.
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Friday, 15 December 2017
Backwards and forwards
Over the last few days I have been trying to get an appointment to see a doctor. yesterday I was determined to get to the Surgery just after it opened. The journey was not great, Black Ice but I didn't expect it as it was raining at the time. I did however notice the Ice warning on the dashboard, I soon realised that it was not great because I felt the back slide going round a sharp bend.
When I managed to get to the surgery I asked, as there was nobody else there if she had an appointment to see the Doctor available. Immediately she told me that there was no appointments available but if I wished to go to Mablethorpe another 7 miles in icy conditions, I could join the waiting list of people wanting to see a G.P. I decided that this was not a good idea as she told me at that moment there were 12 persons waiting so I asked her if I came back the following day would I get a Doctor's appointment, this she told me that I would especially if I got there early.
This morning I arrived just after 8.00.am. There was a guy lying on some chairs, it looked as if he was sleeping but although there were 2 receptionists there they made no attempt to call me over.
After 10 or so minutes the sliding window opened and the receptionist apologised for making me wait. I told her that it was no problem because she was a lot busier than I was. I then requested an appointment so soo a GP. only to be told that no appointments were available. I told her I was surprised as I had been informed the day before that if I came early I would get an appointment. With that I was told that one of them was not coming in due to ill health. I was eventually offered an appointment but it would be in Mablethorpe. I did accept this appointment and it turned out to be the same Doctor who I last seen.
I explained to her that my right leg was swollen and I had already reduced some medication. She took note of what I told her then had a look, took my B.P also checked my Lungs and Heart. I did suggest to her that I change my prescription for cholesterol but she persuaded me to stick to what I was on, I then told her to delete my 5 mgs. of BP treatment which she agreed measured my legs and told me that she wished me to have further tests in early January next year. A nice New year to look forward to but if all is well then it will be worth it. Mind you I hold my breath because I think the problem is the amount of medication I am on. Still I do feel alright in myself. More soon.
When I managed to get to the surgery I asked, as there was nobody else there if she had an appointment to see the Doctor available. Immediately she told me that there was no appointments available but if I wished to go to Mablethorpe another 7 miles in icy conditions, I could join the waiting list of people wanting to see a G.P. I decided that this was not a good idea as she told me at that moment there were 12 persons waiting so I asked her if I came back the following day would I get a Doctor's appointment, this she told me that I would especially if I got there early.
This morning I arrived just after 8.00.am. There was a guy lying on some chairs, it looked as if he was sleeping but although there were 2 receptionists there they made no attempt to call me over.
After 10 or so minutes the sliding window opened and the receptionist apologised for making me wait. I told her that it was no problem because she was a lot busier than I was. I then requested an appointment so soo a GP. only to be told that no appointments were available. I told her I was surprised as I had been informed the day before that if I came early I would get an appointment. With that I was told that one of them was not coming in due to ill health. I was eventually offered an appointment but it would be in Mablethorpe. I did accept this appointment and it turned out to be the same Doctor who I last seen.
I explained to her that my right leg was swollen and I had already reduced some medication. She took note of what I told her then had a look, took my B.P also checked my Lungs and Heart. I did suggest to her that I change my prescription for cholesterol but she persuaded me to stick to what I was on, I then told her to delete my 5 mgs. of BP treatment which she agreed measured my legs and told me that she wished me to have further tests in early January next year. A nice New year to look forward to but if all is well then it will be worth it. Mind you I hold my breath because I think the problem is the amount of medication I am on. Still I do feel alright in myself. More soon.
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Odd health problems
The lad didn't go to work much last week but called to see me on Wednesday to let me know he was on Respite, well his Carer is so he has to go somewhere else for a few days which of course means he will not see me. He also told me that although he will only be away for a few days in February next year he will be staying at his temporary place for at least 2 weeks as his Carer and Husband will be going to Australia well that is what he thinks. He is probably correct as her Daughter lives in Australia. He also wished to know at what time this Saturday he should call round, I am having him for his Christmas Dinner.
I notice this morning that my right leg is swollen so I will have to make an appointment to see a Doctor. As I rarely go to make an appointment for a Doctor, heaven knows when an appointment will be made.
We were lucky over the weekend as we missed all of the snow. On Sunday morning around 8.30.am. I saw some raindrops on the bedroom window as the wind was from the East. I didn't expect any snow at all because when the wind is from that quarter, unless it is very cold we get no snow or if we do then it doesn't last.
Yesterday was cloudy and cool but most of the Country eventually saw the sun but this morning it dawned sunny but very frosty. We had some ice on the pavements because we had a shower the night before just as it was getting dark so obviously it froze It has been freezing all day but it is supposed to cloud over later tonight and lift the temperatures a little.
As the first 2 bottles of LPG ran out late Saturday I had to ring for a couple more but to be honest I was surprised just how many times I had to ring up before I managed to get through. Not that it did a lot of good for when I tried to order I had the reply to give me my telephone number and they would contact me later. It was certainly later for I had given up any chance for them to contact me when the telephone rang. That was about 2 hours later, to be honest I was within 5 minutes of contacting them once more. Anyway the guy took my order and I paid by debit card and he informed me that delivery would be on Wednesday. What I did forget to ask him was when they were open over the Holiday period for I expect to run out of the next 2 bottles within 3 or 4 weeks depending on the weather.
More soon.
I notice this morning that my right leg is swollen so I will have to make an appointment to see a Doctor. As I rarely go to make an appointment for a Doctor, heaven knows when an appointment will be made.
We were lucky over the weekend as we missed all of the snow. On Sunday morning around 8.30.am. I saw some raindrops on the bedroom window as the wind was from the East. I didn't expect any snow at all because when the wind is from that quarter, unless it is very cold we get no snow or if we do then it doesn't last.
Yesterday was cloudy and cool but most of the Country eventually saw the sun but this morning it dawned sunny but very frosty. We had some ice on the pavements because we had a shower the night before just as it was getting dark so obviously it froze It has been freezing all day but it is supposed to cloud over later tonight and lift the temperatures a little.
As the first 2 bottles of LPG ran out late Saturday I had to ring for a couple more but to be honest I was surprised just how many times I had to ring up before I managed to get through. Not that it did a lot of good for when I tried to order I had the reply to give me my telephone number and they would contact me later. It was certainly later for I had given up any chance for them to contact me when the telephone rang. That was about 2 hours later, to be honest I was within 5 minutes of contacting them once more. Anyway the guy took my order and I paid by debit card and he informed me that delivery would be on Wednesday. What I did forget to ask him was when they were open over the Holiday period for I expect to run out of the next 2 bottles within 3 or 4 weeks depending on the weather.
More soon.
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Grantham
Yesterday I travelled to Grantham to see my Sister's but my eldest Sister wasn't feeling too good so I didn't see her.
I also did my shopping at Morrison's which I like and I also filled up with petrol, a lot cheaper than round here sone 5p a litre cheaper. To be honest I find it more challenging as each year passes and I was tired out after travelling about 120 miles in a day. With increasing traffic which I am not used to really tires me out.
My Sister told me that Grantham is getting worse for traffic problems and that she hardly uses her car but prefers to walk down into Town then catch the bus back home. I did remind her that getting the last couple of miles into Grantham is a nightmare especially as I hit the School run in the morning. It is dreadful from about 8.30.am for the next hour.
Now to my produce, I have finished my eating apples called Sunset, they don't keep that well and with this Autumn being very mild at times I did have a few go rotten. They did both me and the lad from next door for each day he went to work I gave him an apple together with a plum tomato.
This morning I gave him what I expect to be the last plum tomato this year, I still do have a few ordinary tomatoes but I don't expect to keep them into the New Year which I have done in previous years. I did pick a small cucumber last week but it was not of sufficient quality for me to give it away although I still have it and may have a taste.
I did have a disaster with leeks, all of them went to seed which is something I have never experienced before. I will try to sow more Musselburgh next year and keep my fingers crossed.
Last Friday I had to go for my 3 monthly blood test and saw the Nurse who performed it last time. I asked her about Thursday's weather which was poor, snow on and off for most of the day. She told me that it had been planned that she would go out on visiting calls but as she only had a small car decided not to venture out and all visiting calls were cancelled.
I wondered how one would go on years ago when the weather was decidedly far worse than it is now, if we didn't go to work when the weather was bad. I guess the Country would grind to a stop. More soon.
I also did my shopping at Morrison's which I like and I also filled up with petrol, a lot cheaper than round here sone 5p a litre cheaper. To be honest I find it more challenging as each year passes and I was tired out after travelling about 120 miles in a day. With increasing traffic which I am not used to really tires me out.
My Sister told me that Grantham is getting worse for traffic problems and that she hardly uses her car but prefers to walk down into Town then catch the bus back home. I did remind her that getting the last couple of miles into Grantham is a nightmare especially as I hit the School run in the morning. It is dreadful from about 8.30.am for the next hour.
Now to my produce, I have finished my eating apples called Sunset, they don't keep that well and with this Autumn being very mild at times I did have a few go rotten. They did both me and the lad from next door for each day he went to work I gave him an apple together with a plum tomato.
This morning I gave him what I expect to be the last plum tomato this year, I still do have a few ordinary tomatoes but I don't expect to keep them into the New Year which I have done in previous years. I did pick a small cucumber last week but it was not of sufficient quality for me to give it away although I still have it and may have a taste.
I did have a disaster with leeks, all of them went to seed which is something I have never experienced before. I will try to sow more Musselburgh next year and keep my fingers crossed.
Last Friday I had to go for my 3 monthly blood test and saw the Nurse who performed it last time. I asked her about Thursday's weather which was poor, snow on and off for most of the day. She told me that it had been planned that she would go out on visiting calls but as she only had a small car decided not to venture out and all visiting calls were cancelled.
I wondered how one would go on years ago when the weather was decidedly far worse than it is now, if we didn't go to work when the weather was bad. I guess the Country would grind to a stop. More soon.
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