HANK MARVIN

 SUNDAY - Took the iPod classic out with me walking the dogs first things I might download a couple of audio books to listen to whilst I walk the dogs each morn .Maybe Stephen King or someones autobiography I have not gotten into  a good autobiography for a while .I also got a new braided  30 pin lead to connect it to my laptop etc.

Went over to Helens parents home at Acaster Malbis they had new laminate wood flooring done through out the living room ,kitchen and hallways looked really nicely done it looked stunning .

MONDAY - Went over to my sons he had no food or very little food I have never been that poor I have gone without food for a day I cant imagine going any longer unless you are ill being hungry is not acceptable your day must be shit looking in the fridge freezer and there being nothing . I get feed up when I don't have anything for desert of no cider I am extremely grateful I do realise I am lucky .

We had half a dozen frozen ready meals I also cooked a bowl of shepherds pie with swede , carrots and peas we also took him some boxes of  cereal .When we got to his house we emptied the car and took him to the supermarket to do some food shopping for some essential items like  bacon , sausages , ham , cheese , bread , milk , sugar , butter , scones , biscuits , juice , and fresh fruit pears and apples.

I know he also wanted tobacco and alcohol not essential , I didn't buy them for him Helen did give him a couple of cigs .

We also took him to the local food bank so he knows where it is when he gets his money on the next week he can sign up and get bags of food and toiletries when you have nothing it is a blessing.

 

SPOOKY HELEN

 SATURDAY - Forecast is snow in one hour hours time might not happen although it is cold enough might have to dust the slow cooker of get some braising steak thrown in with some veggies .Ended up gong to Asda and getting some smoked haddock new pots and sweet corn .

Went to the graveyard and church at Kirkthorpe near Wakefield Helen and the team was doing a paranormal investigation Helen ended up going into trance for a good ten minutes talking in strange voices of a girl or young woman called Abigail which was recoded a very spooky unexplained ten minutes the Bella doll was also saying spooky don't like it here .

After we all drove over  to the Red Beck Motel its open and serves food all night had steak pie chips and beans and a cappuccino 

RE-CHARGED RE-SYNC

 THURSDAY - I own a 160 gb iPod classic I have not had it out of my bedside drawer for a couple of years I have Spotify so it sort of made my iPod redundant .I decided to charge it up it was about 75% full of albums I connected it to my Mac book it totally erased the entire hard drive .The it said it was corrupted and I needed to download software but using finder it wouldn't do it I cant download iTunes to the version of iso I have installed /Lucky Helen Mac still has iTunes on it and I restored my iPod it is now running ok worse thing about it having to use wired ear phones but it is in superior condition .I saw on Goole news a Lady has just sold and original iPhone 1st edition for over $40k.

I bought a ten pack of cloudy cider I have not had a ice cold can for ages I have been drinking cheap cola rom supermarkets trying different ones the cheaper the better seeing Coca Cola have put their prices up as if they don't make enough .We also got fish and chips from our favourite take away in the centre of Holmfirth and you get them put into brown box'they also always have plenty of scraps .

I have been watching Jeremy Clarkson program "The Farm " what a load of red tape and bureaucracy I wouldn't want to be a farmer cant believe what hardship and money they don't get and leaving the EU have left loads losing subsidies the government promised they would get from the money saved not paying the EU membership same has the NHS lie after lie our government is shit they are ruining what was once a great country into a third world one , and they don't care .

SHROVE TUESDAY

 SUNDAY - Had a boring day pressure washed the patio at the back of the house like a lot cleaner and less  green .

Cooked shepherds pie for si=unday lunch with swede and carrot and cheddar chese on top of the mash also did a few chips and Yorkshire pudding with a nice rich gravy I didnt put any onions in it so the dogs could also have some minus the mash .

MONDAY - All week off its raining typical Monday .Helens enter a competition to win a £4 million pound house in Cornwall £10 for 15 draw tickets you also get a car and a couple of million in cash cant wait to move .

Nicola Bulley' update today body found in the  river  Sunday was identified has her , she missing for three weeks R.I.P a sad day hopefully foul play is ruled out .

Cooked steak and chips for tea with onion rings and garlic battered mushrooms the dogs like steak they had quite a bit .

TUESDAY - Shrove Tuesday cooked pancakes for breakfast we had fresh lemons in the fridge so I had lemon juice and sugar don't think I have had lemon juice and sugar on one for years was quite nice .

I am getting better at using my sage coffee machine I do the milk first than the coffee I am getting the milk hotter and not letting the coffee pour for as long the balance seems to be a nicer coffee .For the last five days I have not had any other coffee other than using my Sage .

NEGATIVE

 THURSDAY - My legs still ache but walking is not that bad whilst I am doin git the after effect makes them tired and worn out and they loose the ability to be flexible I have to lift them on to the coffee table or into bed I also have to do this effect in reverse and when I want them on floor lift them into position same getting I and out off the car .

Still watching the "Last Of Us " which is quite good for me on episode five which brings me unto date .I wonder if the sales of the game as gone up due to the tv series being shown I guess so .

Helen is still testing positive for covid - 19 hopefully over the next few days she will test negative .

FRIDAY - High winds blew the egg chair over the two seater bench and the chiminea also the tree in the corner by the fence is leaning over it was tied to the fence using sash cord which went into eyelets screwed into the fence post the cord held the eyelets came out at least it did not bring the fence down .

It would be impossible to replant or to straighten so we cut it down it was over twelve foot high and quite wide at the top well its chopped up and half of it is in an Ikea bag to go to the tip .

SATURDAY - Helen's lateral flow tested negative for the first time which is very positive I mean very negative lol .

VISIT TO THE VETS

 WEDNESDAY - Helen is a lot worse today she is pretty sure she also has a bladder infection obviously she cant go to the doctors , But will need a prescription for some medication which she got after ringing the doctors surgery and getting a phone back appointment I picked it up from the chemist a hour later .

Boring day read some of my books and watched You Tube videos as well as the classic film "The Bone Collector " the days are long I have been going to bed between half past ten and eleven o clock and I am sleeping through until half seven in the morning which must be helping me recovering .

FRIDAY - Took Rosie to the vets the outer part of her eyes are red we was in five minutes left with three tablets and a bill 0f £85 she is worth every penny .

WEEKEND - Looked after Helen from morning to night did all the cooking and cups of teas did a shepherds pie for Sunday lunch threw in some red wine carrots , swede and peas that was the highlight of the weekend .

MONDAY - Sick note for two weeks  I can continue to look after Helen who is  is still testing positive for covid I have had two negative  test results I had three vaccinations Helen had only one .

Watching the full series of "Happy Valley " .

POSITIVE

TUESDAY - Had a good nights sleep took my first tablet 10mg Amitrptyline I woke up the usual time of 07.30 I walked the dogs I can feel pain in my right leg and a slight pain in my lumbar area of my back I can take two tablets I will see how I go . We know someone else who has this condition and he had to retire early and his on disability benefit hopefully I get better and return to work .

Helen has not been feeling well she did a covid lateral flow test it should positive after a few minutes she did another test after a few minutes it also showed positive I decided to do one after a few minutes mine came back positive we both have covid so even if I wasn't off sick already I would be today a double whammy 

TRAPPED

 SATURDAY - Went on a ghostwrited hunt at a haunted shop in Oughtibridge the was a Chinese take away  couple of doors down , guess the highlight of this Saturday night yep duck curry and chips .

On the drive home there was debris all over the road a car wa son its side someones Saturday night Sunday morning fcuked apparently there was a smell of weed and the driver was not driving his car oops no insurance payout .The police and ambulance eventually turned up the driver got out of the boot 

MONDAY - Last few days starting Friday night  I have been getting red hot pain in the top of both my thighs it is so bad that at first I cant walk I physically cant put one foot in front of the other to move myself forward a small walk the should take no longer than a minute can take well over  ten when going to bed I cant get my leg up high enough to get in to bed  I have an appointment at the doctors this afternoon .

It might be serious I learned from the doctor today that  I have a trapped nerve in my lower spin I was told to take the week off work its not looking good it might mean spinal surgery to ear to know for sure .I didn't want a week off work on sick I would rather be fit and in work , its not going to go down well at work but end of the day w are all just numbers , if I dropped dead tomorrow I be quickly replaced so a week off work I will take I also have some nerve pain killers ibuprofen are no good least I get free prescriptions .

2ND CUT

 WEDNESDAY -Haircut and back to work for my twilight shift off 18.00 - 02.00 at leats its only three to do and its the weekend once again .

FRIDAY - Rosie had a hair cut she had the full works she looks cute she was a bit of a handful but they did her ok .£40 well spent .It was only her second time at the groomers .

ENOUGH FOR BREAKFAST

SUNDAY - Slow cooked two massive pieces of braising steak with carrots , swede and potatoes plus a massive cup of red wine and other herbs and stock .After six hours I made some dumplings and transferred it to the oven to cook for another 25 minutes we had it with pancakes today it was filling was an understatement .

MONDAY - Woke up early so had a shave and jumped into the shower before taking the dogs out fo their morning walk.

It is my sons 30th birthday and I cant understand the position he is in .He is at rock bottom no employment no possessions and no food and its wearing me down. My income does not support him as well as me yet he does not seem to realise this as he is constantly phoning me saying he has no food nothing to do he's bored hungry no electric and  he seems to believe its my job to keep him as well as  to entertain him . To some how source  him a tv and buy him comfort food like cake , chocolate,  biscuits and  fizzy pop to keep him in tobacco and to  top up his phone which I have on numerous occasions. He does not understand that it is  his war and his  battle he is chief of command and should be fighting for a better life  he needs to start climbing out of the hole he has got himself into from today so his next birthday and Christmas are th best ever  .He needs a plan to focus  to get a job and go to work he needs to keep the job he gets and pay his way and prove his standard of life . He is a responsible able body adult . I though by now at the age he is at  he would have a loving partner nice house and car and be inviting us over for Sunday dinner taking me for  a curry and a pint the way his life is going its never going to happen .

Picked up Helens Michael Kors perfume they forgot to include the tote bag so they removed it off the display stand .

Went to Asda bought more bacon , sausages , canned baked beans and tomatoes as well as potatoes waffles along with two trays of beef mince and two fresh chickens won't starve this week .If you always have a enough food for a decent breakfast you will be sorted best part of the day .Need to get mushrooms and black pudding .