The hospital gave me a sick note for another eight weeks , I have made an appointment with the practice nurse at my local doctors so she can cut the top and bottom knots on my suture that is next week on the 8th of February at 14.30 .
Arranged transport through my doctors to get me to my first Physiotherapy appointment and home again which is the week after on the 13th of February which is quite a few miles away . I have to be up at half past six in the morning but doing this will save me around £30 in taxi fees half the price of the chair we bought .
The support socks to prevent Dvt I had on in the hospital I still have to wear they are changed everyday the ones I have worn are then washed out and dried I was given two pair , its weird wearing socks 24/7 can't get used to wearing them in bed they make me way too warm I need to wear them for the next thirty days when I will have finished the blood thinking tablets .
Last night I went to bed just after nine I was yawning my head off having trouble keeping my eyes open I woke up half past midnight I got up for an hour went back to bed at half past five I did the same and got up out of bed this time I took more medication I don't expect to sleep through the whole of the night it is unrealistic I don't wake up in terrible pain or agony once awake I know I am not going back to sleep .
Various things wake me up sometimes the cats jumping on the bed sometimes because I am way too hot and sometimes Helen's movements I guess .
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
ON THE MEND
The leaving Hospital was ok I was given a wheel chair to get me to the exit and getting in to the car was not as bad that I thought it would be and the thirty minute drive home was fine .
The chair I raised at home being the main one I use is ok , although not totally fit for purpose but good enough for now . We have actually won a wing back chair on Ebay the winning bid of £56 I should get it by Wednesday or Thursday of this week which is more or less the correct height .
It was great getting home and unpacked Helen had the place looking immaculate , she had even made me a chocolate fudge cake and bought some pouring cream .
Getting on to our bed was easier I had a nap waking up I was in pain Hospital beds a lot more firmer and better mattresses than my bed at home saying that I did sleep on top of the duvet which might have made it worse , the main thing is I am home and doing great.
After going to bed just after eleven p.m I woke up at around half past three in the morning after waiting half an hour I got up and made myself a coffee I was experiencing little discomfort an hour later I was back in bed .George the ginger tom cat jumped up and slept on my chest he was fine .
In the morning I went to the toilet twice in hospital I was threatened with a suppository they would not let me leave without bowel movement I went but not a great amount but I moved my bowels the codeine I am taking can stop you going so going twice this morning made me happy another sign of getting back to normal .
your standard hospital room the bath room was on the left I had to exit the bed on the right the two sockets in the picture are the only two in the room .
One of the dinners I had cottage pie and roast potatoes and cheese cake excellent
The chair I raised at home being the main one I use is ok , although not totally fit for purpose but good enough for now . We have actually won a wing back chair on Ebay the winning bid of £56 I should get it by Wednesday or Thursday of this week which is more or less the correct height .
It was great getting home and unpacked Helen had the place looking immaculate , she had even made me a chocolate fudge cake and bought some pouring cream .
Getting on to our bed was easier I had a nap waking up I was in pain Hospital beds a lot more firmer and better mattresses than my bed at home saying that I did sleep on top of the duvet which might have made it worse , the main thing is I am home and doing great.
After going to bed just after eleven p.m I woke up at around half past three in the morning after waiting half an hour I got up and made myself a coffee I was experiencing little discomfort an hour later I was back in bed .George the ginger tom cat jumped up and slept on my chest he was fine .
In the morning I went to the toilet twice in hospital I was threatened with a suppository they would not let me leave without bowel movement I went but not a great amount but I moved my bowels the codeine I am taking can stop you going so going twice this morning made me happy another sign of getting back to normal .
your standard hospital room the bath room was on the left I had to exit the bed on the right the two sockets in the picture are the only two in the room .
One of the dinners I had cottage pie and roast potatoes and cheese cake excellent
Sunday, January 29, 2017
ON MY WAY
Woke up at half past three I reckon I have had around 12 hours sleep in three nights hospitals aren't the best places to get a good nights sleep , at least I am not waking in pain I think once I am home I will sleep better. It will be strange having the weight of the duvet on top of me instead of a sheet and blanket .Before settling down for last nights sleep I was able to get myself out of bed and go to the toilet first time I have been able to manuover myself off the bed , last thing I want is to have a fall .
The good things about this hospital and room .
1.En Suite with shower not that I can use it due to dressing on wound.
2. Control the lighting from bedside handset .
3. All staff are brilliant .
4. The main meal off the day is always tasty and filling .
5. Tv with freeview channels no charge.
7. Buzzer respond very good both day and night.
8. Window with view .
9. Pain relief excellent .
10 . Level of care excellent by all staff .
The worst things about this hospital and room.
1. Only two plug sockets.
2. Coffee is not that great.
3. Noises at night .
4. Bedside cabinet .
5. No magazine / newspaper trolley .
6. No bedside Fan .
7. Prunes for breakfast not sure why I ordered them .
Things I have missed of course Helen goes without saying this is my last day in hospital . My cats George and Bentley miss them both specially Bentley love him to bits can't wait to be reunited and Pip my Jack Russell , making my own coffee I am a expert , cooking for myself I love feeding myself , shower not had a shower since Thursday morning , going outside feel the sun and wind obviously since my operation I have been confined to indoors I am sure if my stay was longer they would have me outdoors , my Mac book left it at home , water feature which I can hear running water on a night .
I am on my way home got my sticks drugs and everything else the staff I am indebted to forever , your treatment and care will be for me life changing big big thanks to all.
The good things about this hospital and room .
1.En Suite with shower not that I can use it due to dressing on wound.
2. Control the lighting from bedside handset .
3. All staff are brilliant .
4. The main meal off the day is always tasty and filling .
5. Tv with freeview channels no charge.
7. Buzzer respond very good both day and night.
8. Window with view .
9. Pain relief excellent .
10 . Level of care excellent by all staff .
The worst things about this hospital and room.
1. Only two plug sockets.
2. Coffee is not that great.
3. Noises at night .
4. Bedside cabinet .
5. No magazine / newspaper trolley .
6. No bedside Fan .
7. Prunes for breakfast not sure why I ordered them .
Things I have missed of course Helen goes without saying this is my last day in hospital . My cats George and Bentley miss them both specially Bentley love him to bits can't wait to be reunited and Pip my Jack Russell , making my own coffee I am a expert , cooking for myself I love feeding myself , shower not had a shower since Thursday morning , going outside feel the sun and wind obviously since my operation I have been confined to indoors I am sure if my stay was longer they would have me outdoors , my Mac book left it at home , water feature which I can hear running water on a night .
I am on my way home got my sticks drugs and everything else the staff I am indebted to forever , your treatment and care will be for me life changing big big thanks to all.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
HEAVEN & HELL
Had a good four hours undisturbed sleep for the first time I woke up pain free more than likely due to the medication and I can move my foot better than I could yesterday Helen will be here just after ten she is giddy and so am , in nearly eight years it's the first time we have been party from each other we did face time each other yesterday .Even though I was only admitted mid Thursday afternoon it seems longer .
There is a tv in my room but I have hardly watched any programs I have it tuned to a radio station , nobody has come round with newspaper magazine trolley haven't spent any money sine being here .Facebook has been a blessing whilst I have been here still cannot find the hospital network I am not picking up a signal which is annoying .My room does have a view I can see trains pass in the distance and fields so the view it's ok I can't see everything from where my bed is but sitting in the chair gives a better view .
Would be ten times worse if there were no mobile phones they are sure a boredom killer days would be drastically longer and who knows they might even aid recovery .
First time waking with sticks totally different than using a Zimmer frame it was a lot harder and takes more effort but I did around two hundred yards before returning to my room .Lunch today is cottage pie and apple pie and ice cream .
Getting up this morning I stood to have a wash and shave first time going to the toilet standing up for
the first time since my op it was nice having clean boxers on and a clean t-shirt to be able to wash and feel fresh .
This afternoon I managed to do the stairs a flight of around 15 steps got to remember bad leg first going down good leg going easy way to remember is Heaven and Hell when using the handrail Only need one stick which is for my good side I also managed to get myself back in so half way there day three tomorrow I should be homeward bound after dinner hope it's a Sunday roast .
There is a tv in my room but I have hardly watched any programs I have it tuned to a radio station , nobody has come round with newspaper magazine trolley haven't spent any money sine being here .Facebook has been a blessing whilst I have been here still cannot find the hospital network I am not picking up a signal which is annoying .My room does have a view I can see trains pass in the distance and fields so the view it's ok I can't see everything from where my bed is but sitting in the chair gives a better view .
Would be ten times worse if there were no mobile phones they are sure a boredom killer days would be drastically longer and who knows they might even aid recovery .
First time waking with sticks totally different than using a Zimmer frame it was a lot harder and takes more effort but I did around two hundred yards before returning to my room .Lunch today is cottage pie and apple pie and ice cream .
Getting up this morning I stood to have a wash and shave first time going to the toilet standing up for
the first time since my op it was nice having clean boxers on and a clean t-shirt to be able to wash and feel fresh .
This afternoon I managed to do the stairs a flight of around 15 steps got to remember bad leg first going down good leg going easy way to remember is Heaven and Hell when using the handrail Only need one stick which is for my good side I also managed to get myself back in so half way there day three tomorrow I should be homeward bound after dinner hope it's a Sunday roast .
OPERATION COMPLETED
The operation was a great success the epidural worked brilliant I felt nothing totally dead from the waste down I could still smell the burning of the lazar scalpel cutting flesh and hear everything I had my music on listening to various tunes I was great in theatre for a couple of hours it took twenty minute to administer the epidural and thirty minutes after in recovery I was back in my room just after half six .The food is good and the staff better the pain is bearable my room ok the wifi is rubbish another annoying thing is there is only two 13 amp plug sockets charging ipad and phone a new nightmare one is used for blood pressure machine the other for the pressure bandages another shit thing is the coffee not that good .Anyway fingers crossed for Sunday my sisters and Helen visit me tomorrow.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
IT HAPPENS TODAY
Today's the day of the operation that has been on the cards for the last few months it is D-Day well it is for me my admission time is 14.30 and hopefully I am ready as I can be . I want to photograph the room and the menu just to compare standards with the hospital that I work at and because I cant find any online.I will also be interested in the quality and schedule of the cleaning which should be at least once a day water jugs should be at least twice and three times in summer or when asked by the patient or if empty .
My bag is packed for four days even though my stay is only for three nights , but I reckon it will be Monday before I am discharged . I cant see me being let lose on a Sunday but one never knows .
All I want now is for it to be Friday to be back in bed all stitched up without any complications and hopefully with a big mug of coffee not much to ask for is it .
My daughter called to see me yesterday which was a nice surprise and my twin sister is driving me to the hospital today with Helen I think they are staying there until I am back from the theatre recovery.
Anyway that about sums it up for today I hope I have wi-fi in my room going to be boring without it wonder if i should take one of the fire sticks perhaps that be pushing it a tad .
My bag is packed for four days even though my stay is only for three nights , but I reckon it will be Monday before I am discharged . I cant see me being let lose on a Sunday but one never knows .
All I want now is for it to be Friday to be back in bed all stitched up without any complications and hopefully with a big mug of coffee not much to ask for is it .
My daughter called to see me yesterday which was a nice surprise and my twin sister is driving me to the hospital today with Helen I think they are staying there until I am back from the theatre recovery.
Anyway that about sums it up for today I hope I have wi-fi in my room going to be boring without it wonder if i should take one of the fire sticks perhaps that be pushing it a tad .
Monday, January 23, 2017
DELETED IT
Accidentally deleted yesterdays post .I mentioned Ed Sheeran and what a great guy he was to his fans
Helen rid the garden off all the dead leaves whilst I cooked us
Sunday lunch . Roast chicken and sweet potatoes with normal potatoes with broccoli and stuffing balls .
It was my very first attempt at Yorkshire and they turned out really good more luck than anything else.
Here's how to get the mixture right , whisk four eggs em into a clear glass and then pour them in to a empty glass where the egg mixture leaves its residue on the glass take note pour the eggs back into the bowl and use the same mark for measuring out the plain flour then empty the plain flour in to the bowl with the eggs , again use the same mark for measuring out the milk then pour the milk into the bowl that has the eggs and flour , add black pepper and salt to taste and mix all together , put oil in to a roasting tray and place in oven until smoking add the mixture cook until golden .
MONDAY
Went to the doctors for my last blood samples everything seems ok the car was frosted over and there was a heavy fog clinic was running half an hour late now it is now all down hill to surgery which is looming fast bring it on .
Helen rid the garden off all the dead leaves whilst I cooked us
Sunday lunch . Roast chicken and sweet potatoes with normal potatoes with broccoli and stuffing balls .
It was my very first attempt at Yorkshire and they turned out really good more luck than anything else.
Here's how to get the mixture right , whisk four eggs em into a clear glass and then pour them in to a empty glass where the egg mixture leaves its residue on the glass take note pour the eggs back into the bowl and use the same mark for measuring out the plain flour then empty the plain flour in to the bowl with the eggs , again use the same mark for measuring out the milk then pour the milk into the bowl that has the eggs and flour , add black pepper and salt to taste and mix all together , put oil in to a roasting tray and place in oven until smoking add the mixture cook until golden .
MONDAY
Went to the doctors for my last blood samples everything seems ok the car was frosted over and there was a heavy fog clinic was running half an hour late now it is now all down hill to surgery which is looming fast bring it on .
Friday, January 20, 2017
WALK OF AGONY
Fixed the leaf blower leaf vacuum sucker machine last time I used it the switch would not work once the machine was going the only way to stop it was to remove the plug or switch the wall socket off not ideal .
It is quite sunny today and warm so I thought I would get some leaves up seeing the trees have now finished shedding all their leaves . I unscrewed the blowers casing and it was easy to locate the switch mechanism and it was easier to repair it was just stuck in the on position hence why it would power up but not turn off amazing enough it went back together and worked beyond belief it was easy a good result .
I decided to walk to the shop usually it takes 15 minutes there and back , but today it took me 45 minutes , and it was shear agony a big mistake on my part I have never had hip pain as bad , the route back had people stopping me asking if I was ok it was embarrassing . I cant function like this .
If i had any doubt that I need the surgery today's walk made my mind up for me I cant function normally without the surgery and I cannot be totally pain free without surgery and with out surgery it will only get worse .
It is quite sunny today and warm so I thought I would get some leaves up seeing the trees have now finished shedding all their leaves . I unscrewed the blowers casing and it was easy to locate the switch mechanism and it was easier to repair it was just stuck in the on position hence why it would power up but not turn off amazing enough it went back together and worked beyond belief it was easy a good result .
I decided to walk to the shop usually it takes 15 minutes there and back , but today it took me 45 minutes , and it was shear agony a big mistake on my part I have never had hip pain as bad , the route back had people stopping me asking if I was ok it was embarrassing . I cant function like this .
If i had any doubt that I need the surgery today's walk made my mind up for me I cant function normally without the surgery and I cannot be totally pain free without surgery and with out surgery it will only get worse .
Thursday, January 19, 2017
COUNT DOWN STARTED
Well this time next week I should be back in my hospital bed recovering from the spinal block I would have been given for my hip replacement surgery hopefully I will be all stitched up and coping with any pain . More than likely listening to some music or digital radio on my iPhone , whilst waiting for a freshly made cup of coffee.
After the first day and night it should be all down hill to my discharged .Helen will be with me for the first part and my sister so I will not be alone . I will miss Bentley and George and Pip it will be the first day I have not been with them weird but true specially Bentley because he is a fuss pot and I like the attention he gives me pause he is a chatter box .
Come Sunday I should know if I am out of hospital or staying in my guess is I will be out and hopefully my last stay and the last time I have to under go surgery .
I have been trying to find online what the patient rooms look like and what is on the menu to no avail not finding and pictures or any menus I will photograph and post when I can .I will have my iPhone and iPad but will not bother in taking my MacBook for such a short stay.
TAKING WITH ME
Black sports bag
I phone and charger
Usb charging port x 3
Ipad
Ear pods
Wireless headphones
Fountain pen/paper
Wash bag
Razor/Shaving gel
Mouth wash
Toothpaste and tooth brush
Body spray
shower gel .
T-shirt and shorts
Slippers
Dressing gown
After the first day and night it should be all down hill to my discharged .Helen will be with me for the first part and my sister so I will not be alone . I will miss Bentley and George and Pip it will be the first day I have not been with them weird but true specially Bentley because he is a fuss pot and I like the attention he gives me pause he is a chatter box .
Come Sunday I should know if I am out of hospital or staying in my guess is I will be out and hopefully my last stay and the last time I have to under go surgery .
I have been trying to find online what the patient rooms look like and what is on the menu to no avail not finding and pictures or any menus I will photograph and post when I can .I will have my iPhone and iPad but will not bother in taking my MacBook for such a short stay.
TAKING WITH ME
Black sports bag
I phone and charger
Usb charging port x 3
Ipad
Ear pods
Wireless headphones
Fountain pen/paper
Wash bag
Razor/Shaving gel
Mouth wash
Toothpaste and tooth brush
Body spray
shower gel .
T-shirt and shorts
Slippers
Dressing gown
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
POST OP
Went for my pre op they weighed me not good oh well , they took a sample of blood if nothing else it was the right colour , I took nasal swabs to test for mrsa and a groin swab . I also got measured for orthopaedic socks to prevent dvt .
I go for more blood tests next Monday which is only four days before my operation .Thanks to my Sisters I have a new over night bag a very warm dressing gown and black toilet bag .
I have been told iPods are allowed in surgery and I have also been told if i have any open wounds or any visible cat scratches on me the will cancel the operation due to risk of infection.
Even though I am having a spinal black instead of a general anaesthetic I have been told recovery will be three months not six or eight weeks which is going to mean I will end up on half pay for a month or so .The hip will be fine it is mechanical it is muscle build up around the hip that's needs the recovery time so the joint does not pop out of place .
I need to raise the height of my chair at home by four inches to make it the recommended height for getting in and out.
Because I have a shower over the bath I have been told that I am not to use it so for three months I can only have a strip wash at the sink .
I have been told I can reach up for things but under no circumstances can I bend down for anything . I will be given a grabber tool the claw type tool for picking things up along with crutches and a raiser for the toilet to bring it up to 19" the minimum height from the floor to seat .
I cant drive for six weeks so going for physiotherapy will mean either a friend taking me or a taxi .
A district nurse will come to do my dressing and remove the wound staples when needed .
I will have a private room with shower and tv the food is supposed to be excellent I will have my operation on the day I that am admitted which will be a week this Thursday after 14,30 pm my sister is driving me and Helen to the hospital at Elland about thirty minutes away . I should be discharged Sunday if everything is ok .
I go for more blood tests next Monday which is only four days before my operation .Thanks to my Sisters I have a new over night bag a very warm dressing gown and black toilet bag .
I have been told iPods are allowed in surgery and I have also been told if i have any open wounds or any visible cat scratches on me the will cancel the operation due to risk of infection.
Even though I am having a spinal black instead of a general anaesthetic I have been told recovery will be three months not six or eight weeks which is going to mean I will end up on half pay for a month or so .The hip will be fine it is mechanical it is muscle build up around the hip that's needs the recovery time so the joint does not pop out of place .
I need to raise the height of my chair at home by four inches to make it the recommended height for getting in and out.
Because I have a shower over the bath I have been told that I am not to use it so for three months I can only have a strip wash at the sink .
I have been told I can reach up for things but under no circumstances can I bend down for anything . I will be given a grabber tool the claw type tool for picking things up along with crutches and a raiser for the toilet to bring it up to 19" the minimum height from the floor to seat .
I cant drive for six weeks so going for physiotherapy will mean either a friend taking me or a taxi .
A district nurse will come to do my dressing and remove the wound staples when needed .
I will have a private room with shower and tv the food is supposed to be excellent I will have my operation on the day I that am admitted which will be a week this Thursday after 14,30 pm my sister is driving me and Helen to the hospital at Elland about thirty minutes away . I should be discharged Sunday if everything is ok .
Monday, January 16, 2017
BREEZY
Helen looks after her Grandson on Mondays she had him for the first time last week and again today it be ok if we did not have to have "Paw Patrol " on the tv all day . I am sure he would prefer something on "National Geographic".
Years ago back in the day I use to watch late night tv with my Dad. films starring Charles Bronson "The Mechanic" , Clint Eastwood in "Dirty Harry" and other Clint classics's we watched together "Play Misty for me " and "Thunder Bolt And Lightfoot " and my favourite the original Steve McQueen classic "The Getaway " ,these where just a few I remember. One film we watched and I have never seen it since it was about a young hippy type girl and a man in his mid years of life who meet and have a relationship , for years this as tormented me and as hard that I have tried to think of it , it as been without success and it to my knowledge never been aired again , all i knew it had reference to Indian .
Last night I watched Dirty Harry another list of his films came up one being "Breezy" , I Googled the title as I have not heard of it , the synopsis was "Young Hippy Girl Breezy Meets Older Man " I had to watch it , the film is directed by Clint Eastwood and proved to be the film that I have been wanting to re watch , The Indian reference was near to the end after they split he goes to house and talks to one of her friends she is an addict and is crying because she pawned Breezy's guitar he says "are you crying because your sorry and her reply is " no it is because she forgave me " then the girl says to him you're the Indian he looks at her confuse and she says "Black Cloud " why I should remember this I have no idea weird or what . Films are always best the first time you watch them .
Years ago back in the day I use to watch late night tv with my Dad. films starring Charles Bronson "The Mechanic" , Clint Eastwood in "Dirty Harry" and other Clint classics's we watched together "Play Misty for me " and "Thunder Bolt And Lightfoot " and my favourite the original Steve McQueen classic "The Getaway " ,these where just a few I remember. One film we watched and I have never seen it since it was about a young hippy type girl and a man in his mid years of life who meet and have a relationship , for years this as tormented me and as hard that I have tried to think of it , it as been without success and it to my knowledge never been aired again , all i knew it had reference to Indian .
Last night I watched Dirty Harry another list of his films came up one being "Breezy" , I Googled the title as I have not heard of it , the synopsis was "Young Hippy Girl Breezy Meets Older Man " I had to watch it , the film is directed by Clint Eastwood and proved to be the film that I have been wanting to re watch , The Indian reference was near to the end after they split he goes to house and talks to one of her friends she is an addict and is crying because she pawned Breezy's guitar he says "are you crying because your sorry and her reply is " no it is because she forgave me " then the girl says to him you're the Indian he looks at her confuse and she says "Black Cloud " why I should remember this I have no idea weird or what . Films are always best the first time you watch them .
Sunday, January 15, 2017
MAKING PLANS
I have loaded the iPad with plenty of reading material for my three night stay in hospital , I do hope that they have decent wi-fi signal otherwise it is going to be boring . Another important factor is I hope like Hannibal Lecter I get a room with a view , I need to be able to look out see the world and see the weather hope fully at night see the stars and moon going to be pissed if I cant see the world come and go .
I have loaded Ed Sheeran , Passenger ,James Bay and Jamie Lawson music on to my iPhone nothing to heavy need relaxing melodies specially on a night if I am not sleeping .
The food I should be ok with I know I won't starve even if it is not what I would cook for myself they should be something on the menu that will suffice and most Hospitals have Costa coffee outlet and some sort of snack shop .
I have decided to decorate walls and ceilings also to laminate the floor throughout the van we are also going to paint walls in the kitchen and do some lounge and groove wall panelling. This will take time and I will only be able to complete it once I have recovered and we will have to do it in stages due to cost . I also plan on doing more wood working I do want to make a viking chair and some other ideas I have through things on Pinterest .
Below back rest of a Celtic design viking chair with Lichtenberg burning ,created after ripping out and modifying a microwave oven transformer baking soda and water .
I have loaded Ed Sheeran , Passenger ,James Bay and Jamie Lawson music on to my iPhone nothing to heavy need relaxing melodies specially on a night if I am not sleeping .
The food I should be ok with I know I won't starve even if it is not what I would cook for myself they should be something on the menu that will suffice and most Hospitals have Costa coffee outlet and some sort of snack shop .
I have decided to decorate walls and ceilings also to laminate the floor throughout the van we are also going to paint walls in the kitchen and do some lounge and groove wall panelling. This will take time and I will only be able to complete it once I have recovered and we will have to do it in stages due to cost . I also plan on doing more wood working I do want to make a viking chair and some other ideas I have through things on Pinterest .
Below back rest of a Celtic design viking chair with Lichtenberg burning ,created after ripping out and modifying a microwave oven transformer baking soda and water .
Friday, January 13, 2017
NOT SLEEPING
We had snow falling yesterday afternoon nothing serious it had blown over after only half an hour .
But I am sure it made the beef stew taste even better specially after it had eight dumplings simmering in it for the last hour before we had the first bowl .
During the night the wind picked up again we don't go to bed early sometimes it is getting later like half past two in the morning so I doubt I had been to sleep for long when the wind woke me from my slumber
We always sleep with the window slightly open all year round . The draw back of doing this you can hear more noise in summer it is the birds and the water feature in winter it is the plastic green house constantly rattling the trees flexing their branches the noise of the wind amplified I got up to shut the window and it wouldn't close shut the window locking handles would not lock into place I tried again no way I thought some of the springs that hold the window in the frame might have buckled the window was only a few millimetres from closing then I realized it had been snowing again and snow had got into the windows rebate , and when I was pulling it to close it shut the snow had compacted into a thin bed of ice and this was enough to stop it from closing I cleared it with my finger and it shut tight .
Helen got up at around five to make a drink of tea she couldn't sleep I woke up again not sure I even got back to sleep , I went to the toilet . The cats George and Bentley woke me up at half six I feed them , Bentley is very vocal bless him he woke me up again at half seven he wanted to go out .
I got dressed and got up made some toast with plum jam and a large cup of coffee .This is regular we don't sleep we go to bed we wake up sometimes we both are up and will have a bowl of cornflakes or a drink its crazy it is getting in to a routine where we don't sleep for more than a few hours in one stretch.
Oh well only 18 hours until bed time .
But I am sure it made the beef stew taste even better specially after it had eight dumplings simmering in it for the last hour before we had the first bowl .
During the night the wind picked up again we don't go to bed early sometimes it is getting later like half past two in the morning so I doubt I had been to sleep for long when the wind woke me from my slumber
We always sleep with the window slightly open all year round . The draw back of doing this you can hear more noise in summer it is the birds and the water feature in winter it is the plastic green house constantly rattling the trees flexing their branches the noise of the wind amplified I got up to shut the window and it wouldn't close shut the window locking handles would not lock into place I tried again no way I thought some of the springs that hold the window in the frame might have buckled the window was only a few millimetres from closing then I realized it had been snowing again and snow had got into the windows rebate , and when I was pulling it to close it shut the snow had compacted into a thin bed of ice and this was enough to stop it from closing I cleared it with my finger and it shut tight .
Helen got up at around five to make a drink of tea she couldn't sleep I woke up again not sure I even got back to sleep , I went to the toilet . The cats George and Bentley woke me up at half six I feed them , Bentley is very vocal bless him he woke me up again at half seven he wanted to go out .
I got dressed and got up made some toast with plum jam and a large cup of coffee .This is regular we don't sleep we go to bed we wake up sometimes we both are up and will have a bowl of cornflakes or a drink its crazy it is getting in to a routine where we don't sleep for more than a few hours in one stretch.
Oh well only 18 hours until bed time .
Thursday, January 12, 2017
WANT NORMAL
The stormy winds died down it feels colder now they lasted throughout the day . No serious damage was done , although I had to secure the double gates on the drive they kept blowing open I placed them together and screwed a 2x2 piece of wood across to act as a latch with one screw in the middle screwed to one gate.
I braved the storm winds to go food shopping we have meat in the freezer I only bought root vegetables to go with two pieces of braising steak .I also bought some Atora suet for dumplings they should be more than enough for the two of us over the next two days , bread , milk , mushrooms and cat food.
On returning home I cut ,sliced and diced the veggies including half a swede and a large onion to go with the carrots and potatoes I threw it all in to the slow cooker with a pint of stock and gravy .
I have not been to work since the 8th of September 2016 I seem to have been of longer I want my hip operation to be completed I need to know it will be ok that I will be healed and be fit for work it is going on too long I want my normal life and normal routine back , I want to be normal again.
I braved the storm winds to go food shopping we have meat in the freezer I only bought root vegetables to go with two pieces of braising steak .I also bought some Atora suet for dumplings they should be more than enough for the two of us over the next two days , bread , milk , mushrooms and cat food.
On returning home I cut ,sliced and diced the veggies including half a swede and a large onion to go with the carrots and potatoes I threw it all in to the slow cooker with a pint of stock and gravy .
I have not been to work since the 8th of September 2016 I seem to have been of longer I want my hip operation to be completed I need to know it will be ok that I will be healed and be fit for work it is going on too long I want my normal life and normal routine back , I want to be normal again.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
STILL WILD
It was after half past two in the morning before we turned off the tv and went to bed we had been watching "Alaska The Last Frontier " great viewing we have watched so much over the Christmas period we are on season six .
The wind was howling the van was rocking we have a plastic covered green house which acted like a giant diaphragm it was blowing in and out and is only secured at each corner not sure how it is still in it's position.Ever so often dead tree branches were snapping off the oak trees and hitting the roof of the van , the wind would pick up blow harder and the panels on the van would creak under the strain of the wind .We have various ornaments hanging down from windows and ledges throughout none seemed to be swinging or moving which is a good indication that we are still anchored down and have not moved .
We were woken up at around four I made a large coffee for myself and a tea for Helen I loaded the toaster with bread and had toast with plum jam. Going back to bed was pointless but we did , I think I managed about an hour before waking up again , Helen was feeling sick and drained think she has picked up a bug .
it is now daylight as I am sat here typing this with another coffee it is like being inside a wind tunnel I guess , both the cats went out briefly for twenty minutes before coming back home .
The trees are still bending back and forth leaves and other debris is passing by the bay window and it is still noisy the wind is still blowing a gale . The weather forecast is predicting snow Alaska it ain't but it is still pretty damn wild .I need to venture out to get vegetables and milk that is to the supermarket in my little Fiat 500 thats risky life on the range I guess .
The wind was howling the van was rocking we have a plastic covered green house which acted like a giant diaphragm it was blowing in and out and is only secured at each corner not sure how it is still in it's position.Ever so often dead tree branches were snapping off the oak trees and hitting the roof of the van , the wind would pick up blow harder and the panels on the van would creak under the strain of the wind .We have various ornaments hanging down from windows and ledges throughout none seemed to be swinging or moving which is a good indication that we are still anchored down and have not moved .
We were woken up at around four I made a large coffee for myself and a tea for Helen I loaded the toaster with bread and had toast with plum jam. Going back to bed was pointless but we did , I think I managed about an hour before waking up again , Helen was feeling sick and drained think she has picked up a bug .
it is now daylight as I am sat here typing this with another coffee it is like being inside a wind tunnel I guess , both the cats went out briefly for twenty minutes before coming back home .
The trees are still bending back and forth leaves and other debris is passing by the bay window and it is still noisy the wind is still blowing a gale . The weather forecast is predicting snow Alaska it ain't but it is still pretty damn wild .I need to venture out to get vegetables and milk that is to the supermarket in my little Fiat 500 thats risky life on the range I guess .
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
TICK TOCK CLOCK
"Well" one week today I will go to the Spires at Elland go for my pre assessment for my operation , tick tock time draws nearer to the big day. The cost of this operation is around £13,000 and leaves quite a big insertion scar .
I just want to get it done get back to work and get back to normal living where I get up Monday to Friday get in the car and go to work .Like it or not work does plays a big part in any ones life and although I am not work crazy or stir crazy yet I am missing the interaction you have with work mates and colleagues .
I keep dreaming on some nights about my years I worked in my shop fitting job I use to travel and work all over the country this was a few years before mobile phones, laptops and the Internet not sure why I have been having dreams I don't think it was the job in general I think it is the travelling aspect of it and the discoveries that you make by going to a place that you have never visited before no sat nav just a map and directions jotted down looking for motorway signs and exit junctions and A-roads .
Not knowing the town or city you have been asked to work in for a week a month or even longer some jobs lasted a year and discovering new places for your breakfast we did not always get hotels or b&b , dinner and tea and of course the best watering holes and evening take aways , oh the good old days .
I just want to get it done get back to work and get back to normal living where I get up Monday to Friday get in the car and go to work .Like it or not work does plays a big part in any ones life and although I am not work crazy or stir crazy yet I am missing the interaction you have with work mates and colleagues .
I keep dreaming on some nights about my years I worked in my shop fitting job I use to travel and work all over the country this was a few years before mobile phones, laptops and the Internet not sure why I have been having dreams I don't think it was the job in general I think it is the travelling aspect of it and the discoveries that you make by going to a place that you have never visited before no sat nav just a map and directions jotted down looking for motorway signs and exit junctions and A-roads .
Not knowing the town or city you have been asked to work in for a week a month or even longer some jobs lasted a year and discovering new places for your breakfast we did not always get hotels or b&b , dinner and tea and of course the best watering holes and evening take aways , oh the good old days .
Monday, January 09, 2017
BOOKED IT
Booked my place on the NDORS {National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme } it is on the 8th of March 2017 I went on one years ago .The best bit is I can pay for it on or up to the 3rd of February which i should be well out of hospital and will have been paid so in a way a result , of course not speeding in the first place is always advisable , doing 36mph in a 30 mph zone traffic signal cameras always get yeah no yellow camera box no good bitching anyway like I said it's a result of sorts main thing is that I am happy .
Helen is looking after her Grandson every Monday from now on Nursery places cost so much money so now there are toys and a pushchair and chair seat for dinners he seems to have settle in fine .
Helen even got up at 7.00 am which is truly amazing feat no kidding and I got to sleep in which was even more amazing , as rule I am always up first roll on next Monday .I might even get a cup of coffee made .
Helen is looking after her Grandson every Monday from now on Nursery places cost so much money so now there are toys and a pushchair and chair seat for dinners he seems to have settle in fine .
Helen even got up at 7.00 am which is truly amazing feat no kidding and I got to sleep in which was even more amazing , as rule I am always up first roll on next Monday .I might even get a cup of coffee made .
Sunday, January 08, 2017
CLEAR OUT
Over 40,000 views on my blog that is so weird I never though anyone would want to stop by and read my stuff it was only ever going to be instead of writing a paper diary with the added bonus of adding photos .
My daughter keeps a hand writing diary I went to her house on Friday just gone Helen had her hair cut and coloured I also had mine cut .I offered to give her my gold fountain pen that I got one Christmas when she was a few years old .
I have three pub books I will put on to my iPad to read whilst I am waiting to go into hospital Sinatra and the jack pack , James Rollins "The Seventh Plague " and "Chaos Monkeys ".
Finally watched "A Street Cat Named Bob" after buying and reading the book four years ago I enjoyed the film it is worth watching if you're a cat lover or not.
Had clear out through out a bad of computer leads and wires , an old hard drive and a lite scribe dvd burner that I have hardly ever used old iPhone boxes and my mac book pro box all went in the bin The green bin is full to bursting , I found my old gold fountain pen that I promised to my daughter I would give her and an old readers digest d.i.y manual that belong to my dad that must be well over forty years old .
My twin sister might buy me a dressing gown for hospital I only have a pure white one which looks my fitting for a health spa than a hospital , also my other sister is lending me a case and wash bag to take with me on the day I get admitted the 26th of January looms .
I stood on Bentley my youngest Tom cat he is forever round your feet he is very up close and personal he is very loving and very talkative I thought that I had stood on is tail of course he meowed loudly when I stood on him but I think it was his back leg that I had stood on as he was limping when he ran off I would be heart broken if I had seriously injured him , luckily around ten minutes later he seemed fine.
My daughter keeps a hand writing diary I went to her house on Friday just gone Helen had her hair cut and coloured I also had mine cut .I offered to give her my gold fountain pen that I got one Christmas when she was a few years old .
I have three pub books I will put on to my iPad to read whilst I am waiting to go into hospital Sinatra and the jack pack , James Rollins "The Seventh Plague " and "Chaos Monkeys ".
Finally watched "A Street Cat Named Bob" after buying and reading the book four years ago I enjoyed the film it is worth watching if you're a cat lover or not.
Had clear out through out a bad of computer leads and wires , an old hard drive and a lite scribe dvd burner that I have hardly ever used old iPhone boxes and my mac book pro box all went in the bin The green bin is full to bursting , I found my old gold fountain pen that I promised to my daughter I would give her and an old readers digest d.i.y manual that belong to my dad that must be well over forty years old .
My twin sister might buy me a dressing gown for hospital I only have a pure white one which looks my fitting for a health spa than a hospital , also my other sister is lending me a case and wash bag to take with me on the day I get admitted the 26th of January looms .
I stood on Bentley my youngest Tom cat he is forever round your feet he is very up close and personal he is very loving and very talkative I thought that I had stood on is tail of course he meowed loudly when I stood on him but I think it was his back leg that I had stood on as he was limping when he ran off I would be heart broken if I had seriously injured him , luckily around ten minutes later he seemed fine.
Saturday, January 07, 2017
OP DATE
Now that my operation has been moved forward it is going to make life a little bit difficult I needed to get a few things to take in with me for my stay , and I don't get paid until the 27th . I need a overnight case a new dressing gown and a toilet bag for my cleaning gear and shaving kit . It is also my Daughters birthday on the 27th .
But on a more positive note the earlier I go in the less pain I will be in and the quicker I can get back to work and be ready to go on long walks .I might even get a cheap second hand half decent mountain bike .
I go for my pre op assessment on the 16th of January at 11.30 am letter are being sent out to me to confirm the dates .
I hope this summer I will be walking better and that I will be more agile will be able to use the stairs better bend better and just have more movement .
I will be having a epidural and will be awake during the procedure not sure how I feel about this it might totally freak me out hopefully not .Questions like this I will ask at the pre op assessment I have been told you can take your music player in with you and listen to some tunes not sure how true this is I know it needs to be a sterile environment .
I have also been told they have you out of bed and walking with in a few hours .
But on a more positive note the earlier I go in the less pain I will be in and the quicker I can get back to work and be ready to go on long walks .I might even get a cheap second hand half decent mountain bike .
I go for my pre op assessment on the 16th of January at 11.30 am letter are being sent out to me to confirm the dates .
I hope this summer I will be walking better and that I will be more agile will be able to use the stairs better bend better and just have more movement .
I will be having a epidural and will be awake during the procedure not sure how I feel about this it might totally freak me out hopefully not .Questions like this I will ask at the pre op assessment I have been told you can take your music player in with you and listen to some tunes not sure how true this is I know it needs to be a sterile environment .
I have also been told they have you out of bed and walking with in a few hours .
Thursday, January 05, 2017
NEW DATE
Been tucking in to beef Chili a couple of jacket potatoes and grated Cheddar cheese highly addictive amazingly nice and ready in 25 minutes to half an hour .
New years resolution I have made none but I think 2017 will be better than 2016 even if by not a lot I will take any improvement no matter how small .
Helen is under the impression we are moving home again honestly I cant see it but never say never ,
Got a phone call today from the hospital in Elland my operation is now brought forward from the 3rd of March to the 26th of January Eek .
Went to see "Star Wars " Rouge One I went to the Imax cinema , The Vue located at Kirkstall Leeds with my two brother in laws Ged and Alan we were sold the wrong 3d glasses which totally made viewing the film possible only in 2d we had to reverse the glasses to even do this we got a full refund.
Got a phone call today from the hospital in Elland my operation is now brought forward from the 3rd of March to the 26th of January Eek .
Went to see "Star Wars " Rouge One I went to the Imax cinema , The Vue located at Kirkstall Leeds with my two brother in laws Ged and Alan we were sold the wrong 3d glasses which totally made viewing the film possible only in 2d we had to reverse the glasses to even do this we got a full refund.
Monday, January 02, 2017
FROM BAD TO GREAT
Helen's parents left just after mid-day they had enough so the packed up and went home they were supposed to have stayed one more night . Soon as they were gone spirits lifted all the negative shit left with them which was fine by me .
We ended up driving over to my twin sister's house and went out with her and Alan her husband .
He drove us over to Roundhay park we say the Christmas lanterns from a distance we did not pay the £12 to go round , We instead walked down to the lake , my hip was in pain it was cold and I was walking like I was crippled not good , made it to the Roundhay fox for coffee and tea,
Making it back to the car we drove back to my Sisters home watched some old Top Gear on the tv before leaving for a Indian meal we went to the Masala Hut behind the Arndale centre at Crossgates we all ordered the buffet , it was excellent from the poppadom's and relish tray to the main course and nan breads the service and food unbelievable could fault nothing , there was six main curries of lamb and chicken and a vegetarian option we will differently be going back Alan picked up the bill and paid for us all a big thank you Alan.
So from a shitty morning New Years Day actually improved then got better then got even better which hopefully will continue through out 2017.
This is the twelve year of me posting to this blog unbelievable the amount that has changed .
I have lived in six different houses , drove seven different cars became a Grandfather got divorced and end up living in a static home .
We ended up driving over to my twin sister's house and went out with her and Alan her husband .
He drove us over to Roundhay park we say the Christmas lanterns from a distance we did not pay the £12 to go round , We instead walked down to the lake , my hip was in pain it was cold and I was walking like I was crippled not good , made it to the Roundhay fox for coffee and tea,
Making it back to the car we drove back to my Sisters home watched some old Top Gear on the tv before leaving for a Indian meal we went to the Masala Hut behind the Arndale centre at Crossgates we all ordered the buffet , it was excellent from the poppadom's and relish tray to the main course and nan breads the service and food unbelievable could fault nothing , there was six main curries of lamb and chicken and a vegetarian option we will differently be going back Alan picked up the bill and paid for us all a big thank you Alan.
So from a shitty morning New Years Day actually improved then got better then got even better which hopefully will continue through out 2017.
This is the twelve year of me posting to this blog unbelievable the amount that has changed .
I have lived in six different houses , drove seven different cars became a Grandfather got divorced and end up living in a static home .
Sunday, January 01, 2017
NEW YEARS EVE NOT GOOD
Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year everyone got enough turkey and got at least one decent present if not hopefully this year will be different .
Took the tree decorations and lights off the tree from our first real Christmas tree . Just moving it a little near enough caused every pine needle to fall from the tree , and I had to empty the vacuum cleaner around eight times and unblock it three times , it is now round the back of the garden . It is in soil will it grow again I am not sure at least it got a good watering , time will tell if not its fire wood I guess .
New Years Eve was a TOTAL disaster Helen's mother is not the easiest woman to get along with. Helen and her mother can argue over anything , and within a couple of hours of her parents being here , there was an atmosphere , Helen said never again but I recall her saying that last year .
Her Mother hates cats we have two , and there is no way I am locking them away for two days are keeping them out for two days , Helen's mother had plated up a meat salad and left it on the table whilst she was buttering some bread or chopping springs onions or whatever , but you get the idea her back was turned the youngest cat Bentley most have smelt the meat and jumped up to the table and was tucking in like a little tiger to the freshly cut meat , her mother turned round , she was not amused , it did not help me filming it O/J I wish.
That set the tone for the rest of the evening half nine Helen wanted to go to bed I think I had a extra large Grant's and vanilla coke at least every thirty minutes after three hours I forgot they were here . Helen's parents are staying over another night unless they have had enough and go home anyway I hope next year oops this year its now 2017 both Christmas and New Year are different.
Well on the 3rd of March I am penned in for the hip replacement surgery guess it is going to be April before I am back at work which seems forever away least it is going to be a short working year .
Took the tree decorations and lights off the tree from our first real Christmas tree . Just moving it a little near enough caused every pine needle to fall from the tree , and I had to empty the vacuum cleaner around eight times and unblock it three times , it is now round the back of the garden . It is in soil will it grow again I am not sure at least it got a good watering , time will tell if not its fire wood I guess .
New Years Eve was a TOTAL disaster Helen's mother is not the easiest woman to get along with. Helen and her mother can argue over anything , and within a couple of hours of her parents being here , there was an atmosphere , Helen said never again but I recall her saying that last year .
Her Mother hates cats we have two , and there is no way I am locking them away for two days are keeping them out for two days , Helen's mother had plated up a meat salad and left it on the table whilst she was buttering some bread or chopping springs onions or whatever , but you get the idea her back was turned the youngest cat Bentley most have smelt the meat and jumped up to the table and was tucking in like a little tiger to the freshly cut meat , her mother turned round , she was not amused , it did not help me filming it O/J I wish.
That set the tone for the rest of the evening half nine Helen wanted to go to bed I think I had a extra large Grant's and vanilla coke at least every thirty minutes after three hours I forgot they were here . Helen's parents are staying over another night unless they have had enough and go home anyway I hope next year oops this year its now 2017 both Christmas and New Year are different.
Well on the 3rd of March I am penned in for the hip replacement surgery guess it is going to be April before I am back at work which seems forever away least it is going to be a short working year .
Friday, December 30, 2016
CHRISTMAS UPDATE
Christmas Eve I drove over to see my daughter and drop presents off I had a bacon sandwich and coffee before leaving .
Christmas dinner was good the turkey perfect the gammon got a little bit well done the sweet potatoes and white potatoes cooked to perfection , Helen parents slept over for two nights , Christmas day was over in a blink off an eye .
Had a bottle of Jack Daniels honey bourbon with a matching glass it was quite nice on its own with ice.
The cats and Pip had plenty off turkey we only ate about half and they had the rest over the following few days .
Was sad to hear about the death of George Michael 53 is no age .
Helen had her birthday on the 28th my sisters came over and took us out for dinner , Helen's son Liam and his girlfriend came over to sleep we went to the local Inn we all had different burgers with fries .
The real Christmas tree is coming down tomorrow we hope to plant it in the garden .Looking forward to 2017 .
Bentley and George are out most of the time Bentley loves his freedom we are also leaving him out in the living room on a night he tends to go underneath the writing bureau to sleep .
Watching "Alaska The Last Frontier " all seasons
Christmas dinner was good the turkey perfect the gammon got a little bit well done the sweet potatoes and white potatoes cooked to perfection , Helen parents slept over for two nights , Christmas day was over in a blink off an eye .
Had a bottle of Jack Daniels honey bourbon with a matching glass it was quite nice on its own with ice.
The cats and Pip had plenty off turkey we only ate about half and they had the rest over the following few days .
Was sad to hear about the death of George Michael 53 is no age .
Helen had her birthday on the 28th my sisters came over and took us out for dinner , Helen's son Liam and his girlfriend came over to sleep we went to the local Inn we all had different burgers with fries .
The real Christmas tree is coming down tomorrow we hope to plant it in the garden .Looking forward to 2017 .
Bentley and George are out most of the time Bentley loves his freedom we are also leaving him out in the living room on a night he tends to go underneath the writing bureau to sleep .
Watching "Alaska The Last Frontier " all seasons
Thursday, December 22, 2016
TURKEY IN THE FRIDGE
Woke up went to the bathroom turned on the tap no water went into the kitchen no running water went over the road to my neighbour Ken he had no water it took five hours for us to get the water back on . Thank you Yorkshire water .
Well Christmas is looming how fast the year as gone it will be 2017 in a matter of days I am looking forward to 2017 I think it is going to be a good year for lots of people .Hopefully in the first quarter I will have had my hip replacement and will be back at work .
Went out to a farm shop in Holmfirth and bought a turkey breast joint it is just under 6lb in weight and will serve around 8 to 10 people I also bought a joint of gammon to go with the turkey which weighs in at just under 3lb so the animals should be getting plenty of left overs they are chilling in the fridge .
I also bought some sweet potatoes and leek and sprouts all locally grown .
Went to my little green shed for my haircutting it was getting rather long there where a few waiting Helen waited in the car , after we drove over to Skelmanthorpe a small village a few miles from where we live to a boutique shop mainly because we had seen it advertised on Facebook.
Need to buy a few more presents for my grandson and my daughter I need also to get bits of food like deserts and nibbles but all in all we should be full steam ahead for Christmas 2016 .
Well Christmas is looming how fast the year as gone it will be 2017 in a matter of days I am looking forward to 2017 I think it is going to be a good year for lots of people .Hopefully in the first quarter I will have had my hip replacement and will be back at work .
Went out to a farm shop in Holmfirth and bought a turkey breast joint it is just under 6lb in weight and will serve around 8 to 10 people I also bought a joint of gammon to go with the turkey which weighs in at just under 3lb so the animals should be getting plenty of left overs they are chilling in the fridge .
I also bought some sweet potatoes and leek and sprouts all locally grown .
Went to my little green shed for my haircutting it was getting rather long there where a few waiting Helen waited in the car , after we drove over to Skelmanthorpe a small village a few miles from where we live to a boutique shop mainly because we had seen it advertised on Facebook.
Need to buy a few more presents for my grandson and my daughter I need also to get bits of food like deserts and nibbles but all in all we should be full steam ahead for Christmas 2016 .
Sunday, December 18, 2016
FROZEN CHRISTMAS
Well Christmas is looming once again and once again we are totally unprepared how this happens every year I have no idea. I say to my self never again next year we will have it nailed and it never happens .We did actually venture out to day specially to get Christmas cards cutting it fine I know .
I need whiskey and cider a Christmas cake with marzipan proper loaded mince pies a bottle of port .
I need to buy gift cards and I need to get Helen some brown leather boots that she would like .
My Bt pre paid debit card came today with £75 on it will buy a few essentials for Christmas until I get paid in fact it bought us quite a lot I had to register the card to get a pin number so purchases could be made it allowed me to shop anywhere which displayed a maestro/mastercard logo which is just about every major shop or retailer .
As a result the freezer is quite full bought frozen foods cheese filled bites , meat snacks in pastry parcels , chicken satays and kebabs , lamb skewers , larges pizzas , oriental prawns and spring rolls , cheese cakes , mince pies , sirloin steak ,southern fried chicken and onion rings .We still need to get the food for the Christmas day dinner . So it is starting to feel a lot like Christmas .
Bentley our cat went for his last inoculation Friday gone and he is now venturing out . Scary times but so far so good , every hour or so he returns home . He goes off with George our other cat and I do believe George is showing him the ropes and where to go and where not to go , and i genuinely believe he is looking after his welfare , which is great , they usually go out together and return together .
I need whiskey and cider a Christmas cake with marzipan proper loaded mince pies a bottle of port .
I need to buy gift cards and I need to get Helen some brown leather boots that she would like .
My Bt pre paid debit card came today with £75 on it will buy a few essentials for Christmas until I get paid in fact it bought us quite a lot I had to register the card to get a pin number so purchases could be made it allowed me to shop anywhere which displayed a maestro/mastercard logo which is just about every major shop or retailer .
As a result the freezer is quite full bought frozen foods cheese filled bites , meat snacks in pastry parcels , chicken satays and kebabs , lamb skewers , larges pizzas , oriental prawns and spring rolls , cheese cakes , mince pies , sirloin steak ,southern fried chicken and onion rings .We still need to get the food for the Christmas day dinner . So it is starting to feel a lot like Christmas .
Bentley our cat went for his last inoculation Friday gone and he is now venturing out . Scary times but so far so good , every hour or so he returns home . He goes off with George our other cat and I do believe George is showing him the ropes and where to go and where not to go , and i genuinely believe he is looking after his welfare , which is great , they usually go out together and return together .
Sunday, December 11, 2016
DULL I KNOW
Life is a bit dead one of the reasons it is so is stale we do nothing new , we never go to any new places restaurants , pubs and we don't travel , we have never really had a holiday away together life is difficult money wise .
A lot my wages goes on paying bills and putting food on the table and the odd meal out .
Helen earns some weeks as little as eighty pounds which more or less pays for her cigs and buys the odd bit off food .
She moans about me having no money and I have a go back about the money she spends on her smoking and the fact that she is not earning more .
I can only do what I can at the moment I can only earn what I get paid on sick which is a full wage minus unsocial hours money .I cant see us having an outstanding Christmas we have no parties to go to no meals out some old Christmas the highlight will be having a full blown Christmas dinner with all the trimmings which I know is more than what a lot of people will be having so I guess I should wind my neck in and stop my bitching .
A trip in to work to see the occupational therapist I cant wait .T heir soul purpose is to get means others back into work by any means necessary. I go this afternoon at half past one they have not asked how I am getting there if I need any assistance or even a parking permit so I don't have to walk miles , Yet they know I m off work waiting surgery yet they have not asked me anything or shown any concerns to my moving ability my basic ability to walk yet these are working in a health environment and have my interests at heart don't think so. Will continue writing this after my meeting.
Well the meeting went ok it was mainly ticking boxes everything I said I had already told my line manager nothing has changed I am off until I have my operation and I have fully recovered then when i do go back it will be on a phased return which will be less hours for the first four weeks .
Anyway 2017 is looming and as they say things can only get better so here's counting down to the new year .
A lot my wages goes on paying bills and putting food on the table and the odd meal out .
Helen earns some weeks as little as eighty pounds which more or less pays for her cigs and buys the odd bit off food .
She moans about me having no money and I have a go back about the money she spends on her smoking and the fact that she is not earning more .
I can only do what I can at the moment I can only earn what I get paid on sick which is a full wage minus unsocial hours money .I cant see us having an outstanding Christmas we have no parties to go to no meals out some old Christmas the highlight will be having a full blown Christmas dinner with all the trimmings which I know is more than what a lot of people will be having so I guess I should wind my neck in and stop my bitching .
A trip in to work to see the occupational therapist I cant wait .T heir soul purpose is to get means others back into work by any means necessary. I go this afternoon at half past one they have not asked how I am getting there if I need any assistance or even a parking permit so I don't have to walk miles , Yet they know I m off work waiting surgery yet they have not asked me anything or shown any concerns to my moving ability my basic ability to walk yet these are working in a health environment and have my interests at heart don't think so. Will continue writing this after my meeting.
Well the meeting went ok it was mainly ticking boxes everything I said I had already told my line manager nothing has changed I am off until I have my operation and I have fully recovered then when i do go back it will be on a phased return which will be less hours for the first four weeks .
Anyway 2017 is looming and as they say things can only get better so here's counting down to the new year .
Sunday, December 04, 2016
THE FOOL
Went to Lincoln Christmas market yesterday it was first held in 1982 with only 11 stalls an estimated 250,000 will attend over the four days it his held on my hip was suffering half way round I was in pain climbing the inclines and steps really took it out of me I woke up the following morning in agony I had to take painkillers I guess I did too much walking even though we did not rush and took a steady pace .
To be honest I went last year going this year it did seem a bit boring the same stalls selling the same goods they had last year which I guess it being a Christmas market you would expect.The park and ride was good value for a car it was £15 and there was plenty off buses laid on to take you to the venue .The bus ride was only a ten minutes if that .
Some of the prices obviously included a great mark up a venison pork and mushroom sausage sandwich which was one standard size sausage in a dry oversized bread roll £5 no onions , doughnuts cost £1 each these was t around the size of a standard coffee cup the best value was a brandy coffee for £3.50 , Helen bought pot pourri and two bottles scented burning oil . Oh well done until next year. When we got back to the car the cars queued up wanting to exit was unbelievable long Lucky we were parked nearly half way up and got out in fifteen minutes.
To be honest I went last year going this year it did seem a bit boring the same stalls selling the same goods they had last year which I guess it being a Christmas market you would expect.The park and ride was good value for a car it was £15 and there was plenty off buses laid on to take you to the venue .The bus ride was only a ten minutes if that .
Some of the prices obviously included a great mark up a venison pork and mushroom sausage sandwich which was one standard size sausage in a dry oversized bread roll £5 no onions , doughnuts cost £1 each these was t around the size of a standard coffee cup the best value was a brandy coffee for £3.50 , Helen bought pot pourri and two bottles scented burning oil . Oh well done until next year. When we got back to the car the cars queued up wanting to exit was unbelievable long Lucky we were parked nearly half way up and got out in fifteen minutes.
THE FOOL ?
THE MEDIEVAL MARKET
The medieval Christmas market cost only £1 to enter , and it was extended this year to other parts of the castle the outer sections had canvas tents and straw thrown on to the stone floor to walk on , we bought a small carved little brown oak mouse to go on one of the inner door frame of our van .
Thursday, December 01, 2016
A REAL CHRISTMAS
Bought a real living Christmas tree only the second one I have every had all the others false there is no comparison real is better , also got some old fashioned candle lights it is starting to look a lot like Christmas .Even bought some mince pies the first ones this year .
Cooked Irish steak for tea with sweet potato fries potato fries , battered onion rings and garlic mushrooms , best yet I have some fine horseradish sauce .
Went to see my surgeon surgery is going ahead just waiting for a phone call more than likely in the beginning of 2017.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
PACKED UP
FRIDAY
Was up early went out just after seven to get cat food and some petrol before setting off to the vets for Bentley's injection he was very brave never flinched he did not even murmur.
Went over to my daughters house Helen was having her hair cut and coloured , she bought another Amazon fire stick I loaded Kodi on to it this is a Christmas present for one of her friends
SATURDAY
Went food shopping bought Chinese and Indian food as well as chicken and beef , Helen went to Staples and had 200 business cards printed mainly to hand out at the event she is booked in to do tomorrow , rearranged the kitchen moved stuff around it seems less cluttered .
SUNDAY
The event was a waste of time we set up our table and only had one reading in four hours it was totally dead so we packed up we were supposed to pay for the hire of the table we left early without paying the £25 cost it would have cost us more than the £20 we had made we did hang some cards out hopefully we will get a couple of people interested .
Was up early went out just after seven to get cat food and some petrol before setting off to the vets for Bentley's injection he was very brave never flinched he did not even murmur.
Went over to my daughters house Helen was having her hair cut and coloured , she bought another Amazon fire stick I loaded Kodi on to it this is a Christmas present for one of her friends
SATURDAY
Went food shopping bought Chinese and Indian food as well as chicken and beef , Helen went to Staples and had 200 business cards printed mainly to hand out at the event she is booked in to do tomorrow , rearranged the kitchen moved stuff around it seems less cluttered .
SUNDAY
The event was a waste of time we set up our table and only had one reading in four hours it was totally dead so we packed up we were supposed to pay for the hire of the table we left early without paying the £25 cost it would have cost us more than the £20 we had made we did hang some cards out hopefully we will get a couple of people interested .
Friday, November 25, 2016
AGES
I have been off work for what seems like an eternity and I am missing work mates and having something constructive to do and a purpose , although it good being off I have to be careful what I post on Face book or where I go ,as there is always someone who will spot you or expect you to be constantly home bound ,and if I am out and about questions might be asked . Although I still have to go shopping for food and stuff , Helen cant drive so we have no choice.
Overdosing on home cooked stew this is the fourth pot of stew I have cooked in the last week we sometimes have it with Yorkshire puddings and sometimes with dumplings but it is still stew and it still taste better the following day , I should use either use red wine or port to throw in one thing I will buy when I go shopping next is Lea Perrins Worcestershire sauce ,great for meats and stews there is no taste like it .
Bentley is booked in the vets to have his initial injections once he has had them he will in a few weeks be able to go out and venture in to the great beyond the outside no more cat tray hopefully he will be safe and sound.
Have been given a Hp wireless printer from my good friend Ken who lives over the way it even has brand new cartridges in it which is a big bonus checked on Ebay and they are costing around £22.
Overdosing on home cooked stew this is the fourth pot of stew I have cooked in the last week we sometimes have it with Yorkshire puddings and sometimes with dumplings but it is still stew and it still taste better the following day , I should use either use red wine or port to throw in one thing I will buy when I go shopping next is Lea Perrins Worcestershire sauce ,great for meats and stews there is no taste like it .
Bentley is booked in the vets to have his initial injections once he has had them he will in a few weeks be able to go out and venture in to the great beyond the outside no more cat tray hopefully he will be safe and sound.
Have been given a Hp wireless printer from my good friend Ken who lives over the way it even has brand new cartridges in it which is a big bonus checked on Ebay and they are costing around £22.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
NO POINT
I really would like to buy a half decent drone like some or most of the You Tubers daily bloggers own and have in their camera kit either a Dji Phantom or Go pro .
Then I look at where I live and think it would be pointless . I am not near a decent beach with light houses and palm trees or harbour with million dollar yachts best I could do is donkeys and deckchairs in likely filmed in the rain or major capital city with motorways or a skyscraper skyline .The best I can think I could just about manage the town hall and the canals with green brown muddy fields with the odd cow and sheep might as well just use Google satellite , even the weather is useless a sunset over Ferry bride power station don't exactly sell it .
Same as me attempting to do a daily vlog me frying bacon and eggs or cooking porridge for my breakfast is not great would need some amazing click bait what else do I do go to the supermarket could do that once what do I have in my trolley egg and beans and porridge milk coffee and sugar .
Mail time be fun final demands and monthly bank statement and the phone bill plus odd Ebay purchase that would bore people to death in no time no matter what click bait I use .
Will never be like Casey Neistat saying that he won't be seeing that he has quit daily blogging wonder if he is selling off his camera and gorilla pod .
Watching - Matt Damon in "Jason Bourne" and Arran Paul in "Come And Find Me "
Then I look at where I live and think it would be pointless . I am not near a decent beach with light houses and palm trees or harbour with million dollar yachts best I could do is donkeys and deckchairs in likely filmed in the rain or major capital city with motorways or a skyscraper skyline .The best I can think I could just about manage the town hall and the canals with green brown muddy fields with the odd cow and sheep might as well just use Google satellite , even the weather is useless a sunset over Ferry bride power station don't exactly sell it .
Same as me attempting to do a daily vlog me frying bacon and eggs or cooking porridge for my breakfast is not great would need some amazing click bait what else do I do go to the supermarket could do that once what do I have in my trolley egg and beans and porridge milk coffee and sugar .
Mail time be fun final demands and monthly bank statement and the phone bill plus odd Ebay purchase that would bore people to death in no time no matter what click bait I use .
Will never be like Casey Neistat saying that he won't be seeing that he has quit daily blogging wonder if he is selling off his camera and gorilla pod .
Watching - Matt Damon in "Jason Bourne" and Arran Paul in "Come And Find Me "
Monday, November 21, 2016
LITTLE IMPROVEMENTS
Put a shabby chic cabinet up in the van I took a mirror down which was on a mdf board the cabinet was just a few inches smaller I fixed it into the same line as the screws for the mirror it is well secured it has two wire mesh doors Helen loves it it has been gathering dust i one of the out buildings for the last 18 months .We also found some wallpaper and we decorated the inside of it looks ok .
We also so bought some tartan fabric to re-cover the window blind and two lamp shades , Helen's mother kindly came over with her sewing machine and did her magic .Little improvements here and there make a big difference next we are going to be dying some cushions well I say we you get the drift .
We also so bought some tartan fabric to re-cover the window blind and two lamp shades , Helen's mother kindly came over with her sewing machine and did her magic .Little improvements here and there make a big difference next we are going to be dying some cushions well I say we you get the drift .
Thursday, November 17, 2016
STEWED
We are going to totally going to get caught out for Christmas again if we are not carefully .We need to start planing on what we are going to do , we need to organize if we are eating at home and if we are dinning in the van who is coming or do we go out ,which as its draw backs I prefer to do my own food.
Got the croc pot full of beef stew it will slow cook through the night we have thrown in leeks , mushrooms , swede , carrots and new potatoes we will add in some dumplings tomorrow hopefully it will be a nice dinner I would have preferred to use shin beef and oxtail with some red wine or port .
SUNDAY
Cleared the fallen leaves from the main parts of the garden after I was finding it difficult to even walk due to mt hip , I don't know if it is due to me being off work and doing less walking but it does seem to be getting a lot more stiffer as soon as I do any form of work .
MONDAY
Eat the beef stew that as been slow cooking in the slow cooker since yesterday it was really good tasty and thick I also did some dumplings which turned out ok too.
TUESDAY
l cooked a chicken stew I put all the ingredients that I use din the beef stew . Helen's parents called round for dinner I also made more dumplings I used the same amount of self raising flour 4oz and 2oz of suet and for some reason the dumplings where twice the size of yesterdays and I am not sure why , everyone enjoyed them which is the main thing .
WEDNESDAY
i am thinking of buying a X-Box One with Battlefield 1 GAME FOR £219 being at home all day I need more entertainment also I guess gaming can be my new hobby which I am in dire need of a hobby that will not bore me once the initial out lay of the console I can get games pretty cheap
or borrow games from my daughters boyfriend .
Got the croc pot full of beef stew it will slow cook through the night we have thrown in leeks , mushrooms , swede , carrots and new potatoes we will add in some dumplings tomorrow hopefully it will be a nice dinner I would have preferred to use shin beef and oxtail with some red wine or port .
SUNDAY
Cleared the fallen leaves from the main parts of the garden after I was finding it difficult to even walk due to mt hip , I don't know if it is due to me being off work and doing less walking but it does seem to be getting a lot more stiffer as soon as I do any form of work .
MONDAY
Eat the beef stew that as been slow cooking in the slow cooker since yesterday it was really good tasty and thick I also did some dumplings which turned out ok too.
TUESDAY
l cooked a chicken stew I put all the ingredients that I use din the beef stew . Helen's parents called round for dinner I also made more dumplings I used the same amount of self raising flour 4oz and 2oz of suet and for some reason the dumplings where twice the size of yesterdays and I am not sure why , everyone enjoyed them which is the main thing .
WEDNESDAY
i am thinking of buying a X-Box One with Battlefield 1 GAME FOR £219 being at home all day I need more entertainment also I guess gaming can be my new hobby which I am in dire need of a hobby that will not bore me once the initial out lay of the console I can get games pretty cheap
or borrow games from my daughters boyfriend .
Friday, November 11, 2016
MUFFINS
So far so good the Bt broadband is up and running fine , it did disconnect itself a few times during the night and early morning but it came back on in only a few minutes .
Today I went for my ct scan at the Spires in Elland about a half hours drive . The scan itself took all of 3 minutes , after it was all done I booked another appointment with the surgeon whom is doing my hip I go and see him on the 29th of this month hopefully I will be given a date for surgery .
My daughter is having her first tattoo well actually she is having her first two tattoos , she would look funny with just the one as she is having her eyebrows done hopefully they are symmetrical .
We did some food shopping bought enough meat to do a beef and chicken stew along with all the veggies to throw in including swede and leeks we also got suet to male dumplings and eggs to make pancakes .
Also bought some home made tomato and red pepper soup which I garnished myself using black pepper , grated cheese and freshly chopped parsley served with lightly toasted English muffins nice.
Today I went for my ct scan at the Spires in Elland about a half hours drive . The scan itself took all of 3 minutes , after it was all done I booked another appointment with the surgeon whom is doing my hip I go and see him on the 29th of this month hopefully I will be given a date for surgery .
My daughter is having her first tattoo well actually she is having her first two tattoos , she would look funny with just the one as she is having her eyebrows done hopefully they are symmetrical .
We did some food shopping bought enough meat to do a beef and chicken stew along with all the veggies to throw in including swede and leeks we also got suet to male dumplings and eggs to make pancakes .
Also bought some home made tomato and red pepper soup which I garnished myself using black pepper , grated cheese and freshly chopped parsley served with lightly toasted English muffins nice.
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
OUT AND ABOUT
MONDAY
All the BT router came this morning I am not sure when to set it up atm the Sky router is still connected so I guess I will wait until around midnight tonight to use the new BT gear.
Our connection went live this afternoon I connected both Helen and mine mac books or iPads and iPhones the two Amazon fire sticks are not playing ball I phoned BT help desk basically everything should be working at midnight fingers crossed .Web pages are opening a lot faster so we should be sorted .One issue was trying to connect the Amazon Fire stick tv stick I had to enter the new router settings and disable smart set up only then would the fire sticks connect to new the wi-fi hub so far so good web pages seem to be opening faster they have said it will be around three days for it to settle down and optimize itself.
TUESDAY
Went to Helen's parents house in Bramley Leeds for tea we had a roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings and home made apple pie and Jersey cream for desert , I also was given £30 worth of gift vouchers for Next which was totally out of the blue more new jeans I think , we had to leave earlier than we had planned due to the weather looks like it will snow.
WEDNESDAY
Was awake early hours of the morning watching the USA Presidential election results I knew Donald Trump would gain the majority of the votes never say never .
We had snow during the night not loads but it was coming down during most of the morning .
I had to take Helen former doctors appointment just after ten . At one this afternoon I had to go into work for another meeting with my line manager , ticking boxes and playing ball they graciously pay me sick pay whilst I am on sick so its the least I can do .
All the BT router came this morning I am not sure when to set it up atm the Sky router is still connected so I guess I will wait until around midnight tonight to use the new BT gear.
Our connection went live this afternoon I connected both Helen and mine mac books or iPads and iPhones the two Amazon fire sticks are not playing ball I phoned BT help desk basically everything should be working at midnight fingers crossed .Web pages are opening a lot faster so we should be sorted .One issue was trying to connect the Amazon Fire stick tv stick I had to enter the new router settings and disable smart set up only then would the fire sticks connect to new the wi-fi hub so far so good web pages seem to be opening faster they have said it will be around three days for it to settle down and optimize itself.
TUESDAY
Went to Helen's parents house in Bramley Leeds for tea we had a roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings and home made apple pie and Jersey cream for desert , I also was given £30 worth of gift vouchers for Next which was totally out of the blue more new jeans I think , we had to leave earlier than we had planned due to the weather looks like it will snow.
WEDNESDAY
Was awake early hours of the morning watching the USA Presidential election results I knew Donald Trump would gain the majority of the votes never say never .
We had snow during the night not loads but it was coming down during most of the morning .
I had to take Helen former doctors appointment just after ten . At one this afternoon I had to go into work for another meeting with my line manager , ticking boxes and playing ball they graciously pay me sick pay whilst I am on sick so its the least I can do .
Sunday, November 06, 2016
FIRE NIGHTS X2
FRIDAY
Bought minced beef , canned chopped tomatoes one red and green peppers a jar of chilli sauce and a packet of chili powder , button mushrooms a onion and bulb of garlic and and a large tin of baked beans to cook a chilli to take over to our friends house over at Holmfirth on the little street where we use to live for a bonfire party it was a good night my feet got wet and cold but all in all it was a good night all the old neighboughs turned up and we saw them all more or less .
We did not bother with fireworks we just had a bonfire burning , there was even some chili left to bring back home in the croc pot we had used .
SATURDAY
Bonfire party number two this was all for family my daughter and grandson my two sisters two nephews and their partners more chilli along with a bowl of freshly cooked pulled pork and sausages.
We also had various fireworks going off from rockets to Cathrine wheels to magic fountains and air bomb repeaters they were all really good all in all it was a very good night most of the people who turned up for the indian meal a fortnight ago was there tonight all in all two good nights and the best thing no accidents or incidents .
It was good getting out of the house for two nights running and meeting up with people is always good specially when it does not happen too often .My sister even gave me five bottles of pear cider to take home nice one Anne thanks ,
SUNDAY
Our new router of Bt broadband should be arriving tomorrow we go live anytime up until midnight Mondayand hopefully it is going to be fast with a vast wi-fi coverage it can be no worse than Sky that we have stuck with for well over a year .
The Savfy 3200 mah battery case that I bought for my Iphone 7 is great it was defiantly a very good buy I have no complaints , I have only had to charge my phone once via the mains once during the last four days .
The gas boiler is playing up again it is on then its off we have heating and hot water then we don't I called the engineer the other day and it sorted its self out so I cancelled the call out I called them again today this time they can come out regardless
Third night fireworks going off George the cat is safe inside which is good at least he is safe although he is not happy about staying in he likes to be out and about .
Thursday, November 03, 2016
SICK UNTIL 2017
Went to see the surgeon who will be performing my hip replacement operation on Tuesday he is first sending me for a CT Scan which is Thursday next week at 10.00am as a X-ray only gives a 2 dimensional image a CT Scan gives a three dimensional image which he wants before he does the procedure to to make sure there is no hidden issues .
I called my local doctors surgery and they have written me out another sick note which I will give in at work next week that will last me until the 31st of January 2017 , which is a whopping thirteen weeks I have already had seven weeks off work this already there is no doubt the longest time that I will have been on sick during the whole of my working life .
My battery case for my iPhone seven came today from Ebay giving me an extra 3200mah of power which will do for me . Also I was lucky enough to get a grey Levi t-shirt I made an opening bid of 99p and no one else entered any bids so I won it that also came today .
The elderly lady who lives next door passed away during the night , we are all walking towards a finish line sad but true .
Listening to - "Gnash"
Watching Tv Series - "Hunted"
Eating - Butter chicken curry and rice
I called my local doctors surgery and they have written me out another sick note which I will give in at work next week that will last me until the 31st of January 2017 , which is a whopping thirteen weeks I have already had seven weeks off work this already there is no doubt the longest time that I will have been on sick during the whole of my working life .
My battery case for my iPhone seven came today from Ebay giving me an extra 3200mah of power which will do for me . Also I was lucky enough to get a grey Levi t-shirt I made an opening bid of 99p and no one else entered any bids so I won it that also came today .
The elderly lady who lives next door passed away during the night , we are all walking towards a finish line sad but true .
Listening to - "Gnash"
Watching Tv Series - "Hunted"
Eating - Butter chicken curry and rice
Sunday, October 30, 2016
GOOD TIMES
THURSDAY
Went for breakfast at Blacker Hall Farm had a full English with a coffee from there we went to Trinity centre a few miles away I bought some black jeans from Next for £35 I could have done with buying about six pairs , also I bottle of No85 aftershave which I tested last time I was in the store it was £8 .
FRIDAY
Drove to Leeds to shop at Ikea we bought all the animals new blankets bought a star light and a bulb which cost £12 from there we went to McDonald's pigged out end of trip out . Erin stayed over she is going out with Helen tomorrow first thing in the morning they are driving over the moors to Uppermill .
SATURDAY
Helen is out for most of the day so I had a chilled out day went to Asda for a few supplies such as milk, beans, toilet rolls and frozen mash and hash browns and to the farm shop to get freshly made pork sausages chicken breast steak pie garlic and rosemary potato slices garlic mushrooms and Yorkshire puddings I spent three times the amount that I did at the supermarket .
Liam Helen's son and his girlfriend Nicole stayed over again it is always nice to have people stay we cooked a ham and bacon mushroom tagliatelle with fresh cream and garlic bread high in calories but oh so nice .
We decided to watch "Nightmare On Elm Street " not sure why maybe because Halloween is looming years a ago I thought it was quite scary but watching it again it looked dated the acting was rubbish but it is a great story line.
SUNDAY
We all went to Blacker Hall Farm for breakfast I also bought some Parkin cake for afternoon tea .
In the afternoon drove over to Holmfirth looked in the furniture boutiques some cool stuff .
My sister came over with her husband Al , all in all a very nice weekend .
Went for breakfast at Blacker Hall Farm had a full English with a coffee from there we went to Trinity centre a few miles away I bought some black jeans from Next for £35 I could have done with buying about six pairs , also I bottle of No85 aftershave which I tested last time I was in the store it was £8 .
FRIDAY
Drove to Leeds to shop at Ikea we bought all the animals new blankets bought a star light and a bulb which cost £12 from there we went to McDonald's pigged out end of trip out . Erin stayed over she is going out with Helen tomorrow first thing in the morning they are driving over the moors to Uppermill .
SATURDAY
Helen is out for most of the day so I had a chilled out day went to Asda for a few supplies such as milk, beans, toilet rolls and frozen mash and hash browns and to the farm shop to get freshly made pork sausages chicken breast steak pie garlic and rosemary potato slices garlic mushrooms and Yorkshire puddings I spent three times the amount that I did at the supermarket .
Liam Helen's son and his girlfriend Nicole stayed over again it is always nice to have people stay we cooked a ham and bacon mushroom tagliatelle with fresh cream and garlic bread high in calories but oh so nice .
We decided to watch "Nightmare On Elm Street " not sure why maybe because Halloween is looming years a ago I thought it was quite scary but watching it again it looked dated the acting was rubbish but it is a great story line.
SUNDAY
We all went to Blacker Hall Farm for breakfast I also bought some Parkin cake for afternoon tea .
In the afternoon drove over to Holmfirth looked in the furniture boutiques some cool stuff .
My sister came over with her husband Al , all in all a very nice weekend .
Thursday, October 27, 2016
MISSING THE POINT
I think Helen likes her new phone so we should be sending our iPhone 5s's off by the weekend so we get £160 paid into my bank for both phones Helen's old phone is 100% in many condition there is no marks on the front or back mine is about 90% to 95% we both should get the same .
I don't think I will get a leather case I am thinking of getting a battery case but not a Apple one they are way too ugly .
My lighting headphones won't work in the lighting port of my Ipad mini and i am now wondering if Apple will do away with the headphone jack on the new Mac books that they are launching this week.
I like the look of the new Microsoft studio pcs they look well cool if Microsoft get it right they will convert a lot of people although they are not cheap.
Phoned my old mate I have not seen for years we are hopefully meeting up next week it will be strange years have passed and I know he is doing far better than me financially but never mind I am sure it will be ok I know he will have a flash car I am guessing either BMW or Mercedes but will see .
There are a few items I would like to buy a stainless still bracelet from Fossil a black leather band also from Fossil . A wash/overnight bag for my hospital stay/visit that is when I actually get a date for my hip op.
Anyway payday is looming I need to stock up on sausages , bacon , chicken breast . fish and Marks and Spencer's ready meals .
Just wasted my time watching the keynote for the new Mac book by Apple totally disappointed like is that is that what we have been waiting for or am i missing the point it is thinner less weight and smaller than the Air book is not what I wanted , and touch bar wow but like I say am I missing the point . Oh yeah and a new app for the Apple tv think Apple have totally gone off track .
Anyway in Apples favour below is George my Tom Cat taken with the IPhone 7 camera got something right this year .
I don't think I will get a leather case I am thinking of getting a battery case but not a Apple one they are way too ugly .
My lighting headphones won't work in the lighting port of my Ipad mini and i am now wondering if Apple will do away with the headphone jack on the new Mac books that they are launching this week.
I like the look of the new Microsoft studio pcs they look well cool if Microsoft get it right they will convert a lot of people although they are not cheap.
Phoned my old mate I have not seen for years we are hopefully meeting up next week it will be strange years have passed and I know he is doing far better than me financially but never mind I am sure it will be ok I know he will have a flash car I am guessing either BMW or Mercedes but will see .
There are a few items I would like to buy a stainless still bracelet from Fossil a black leather band also from Fossil . A wash/overnight bag for my hospital stay/visit that is when I actually get a date for my hip op.
Anyway payday is looming I need to stock up on sausages , bacon , chicken breast . fish and Marks and Spencer's ready meals .
Just wasted my time watching the keynote for the new Mac book by Apple totally disappointed like is that is that what we have been waiting for or am i missing the point it is thinner less weight and smaller than the Air book is not what I wanted , and touch bar wow but like I say am I missing the point . Oh yeah and a new app for the Apple tv think Apple have totally gone off track .
Anyway in Apples favour below is George my Tom Cat taken with the IPhone 7 camera got something right this year .
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
ONE MORE YEAR OLD
BIRTHDAY
Made it to here after being born all them years ago we were only given a 50/50 chance of surviving that is my sister and me but survive we did .
Received loads of birthday wishes on face book and I replied to each persons post just to give the thumbs up and a thanks .
The two main people we owe the most thanks to of course are our Mother and Father who sadly are both passed over to spirit but not forgotten and hopefully still over seeing our daily lives .
Helen bought me a milk warmer which also froths it it is a great machine which is really efficient quick and does what it says on the box impressed , trouble is every time I left my cup unattended the cat Bentley had a drink .
MONDAY
The new broadband should be up and running on the 7th of November which is quicker than what I was originally quoted yeah.
Bought some Ritz crackers today have not had any for ages had them with cream cheese and roast ham another favourite we had for dinner and tea combined was thin pork pan fried sausages with buttery mash potatoe and baked beans awesome.
One of my sisters cat died today she got a call to tell her it was laying under one of the cars in the street she is thinking it had been poisoned it was only a few weeks ago Minnie Moo our cat died so I know how she is feeling.
TUESDAY
Helen's new Iphone 7 matt black the same colour as mine is coming today she had a text saying it would be delivered to day instead of Friday which is good she received it at around half past three I think she likes it she has been annoying me going through the ring tones for the last hour then doing all the other alerts for Face book text messages etc etc .
Made it to here after being born all them years ago we were only given a 50/50 chance of surviving that is my sister and me but survive we did .
Received loads of birthday wishes on face book and I replied to each persons post just to give the thumbs up and a thanks .
The two main people we owe the most thanks to of course are our Mother and Father who sadly are both passed over to spirit but not forgotten and hopefully still over seeing our daily lives .
Helen bought me a milk warmer which also froths it it is a great machine which is really efficient quick and does what it says on the box impressed , trouble is every time I left my cup unattended the cat Bentley had a drink .
MONDAY
The new broadband should be up and running on the 7th of November which is quicker than what I was originally quoted yeah.
Bought some Ritz crackers today have not had any for ages had them with cream cheese and roast ham another favourite we had for dinner and tea combined was thin pork pan fried sausages with buttery mash potatoe and baked beans awesome.
One of my sisters cat died today she got a call to tell her it was laying under one of the cars in the street she is thinking it had been poisoned it was only a few weeks ago Minnie Moo our cat died so I know how she is feeling.
TUESDAY
Helen's new Iphone 7 matt black the same colour as mine is coming today she had a text saying it would be delivered to day instead of Friday which is good she received it at around half past three I think she likes it she has been annoying me going through the ring tones for the last hour then doing all the other alerts for Face book text messages etc etc .
Sunday, October 23, 2016
SPICY AND NICE
SATURDAY - Changed my ISP from Sky to BT tired of a crappy wi-fi signal and a rubbish router reason I have moved to BT they supposed to have a lot better router which when I did the comparison they do which gives better wi-fi strength and coverage , so I have signed up online for a 12 month contract , I am also eligible for a BT reward card for £75 which is good also the package is £4 a month cheaper so hopefully it is a win win situation .
My I- phone 7 is a lot better than the 5s specially if I disable wi-fi I can get a 4g connection which never happened on the 5s all in all I am happy .I have to say the stern speakers are a lot better the photo quality even better , the screen bright and high resolution for us upgrading from the 5s well worth it .
SATURDAY EVENING
We all meet up at eight o clock for the Indian dinner at the Grand Indian Swillington which is around the corner from where I use to live , then back in the day was the local watering hole The Swillington Arms and a hole it was . My daughter had arranged for my twin sister and me to celebrate our joint birthdays.
Eleven turned up we all had starters and main course which included chicken lamb and fish curries with nan breads different rice and fries , starters from mixed kebabs , samosas and onion bahjees all in all the food was great no complaints the waiters excellent the venue was very nice clean and modern a hole not anymore everyone enjoyed the food there was no complaints the even threw in an extra dish popadoms and pickles it was a great evening .I will go there again soon I hope .
My I- phone 7 is a lot better than the 5s specially if I disable wi-fi I can get a 4g connection which never happened on the 5s all in all I am happy .I have to say the stern speakers are a lot better the photo quality even better , the screen bright and high resolution for us upgrading from the 5s well worth it .
SATURDAY EVENING
We all meet up at eight o clock for the Indian dinner at the Grand Indian Swillington which is around the corner from where I use to live , then back in the day was the local watering hole The Swillington Arms and a hole it was . My daughter had arranged for my twin sister and me to celebrate our joint birthdays.
Eleven turned up we all had starters and main course which included chicken lamb and fish curries with nan breads different rice and fries , starters from mixed kebabs , samosas and onion bahjees all in all the food was great no complaints the waiters excellent the venue was very nice clean and modern a hole not anymore everyone enjoyed the food there was no complaints the even threw in an extra dish popadoms and pickles it was a great evening .I will go there again soon I hope .
Friday, October 21, 2016
GOT 7
Helen bought some diet pills only to find out after she ripped them open once we got home that she cant take then due to her thyroid condition not like I want them thanks all the same .
My oldest nephew cant take the Indian meal we are attending Saturday night although Sue his partner is still attending .
FRIDAY
I should get my new phone today it is midday and I am still waiting to be honest I am not that excited which is sort to strange , but the way I am seeing it is that it is costing a lot of money for something a decade ago I was not that interested in . I think I was more hyped over the LG Viewty I bought after I was on my own and then the IPhone 3g 8gb the first Apple phone I had.
I watched the Apple keynote for the release of the very first Iphone it was impressive Steve Jobs did a great launch when you look back it was the phone to have , it stood out it was on its own , now ever phone emulates and copies it there is no originality any more it's all been done and copied don't get me wrong the Iphone 7 is a good phone but it is a case of been there done that got the t-shirt the question is do I keep the t-shirt that's sent me or do i return it , we can make and receive calls better but we are still only getting two bars not even capable of hitting 3g where we live ,The screen is a lot better , the volume too I have had force touch for the first time and live photos and it is nice having bigger storage but it is at a price will think about it over the weekend .
Received some documentation and paperwork for the operation I will be having either this year or early next year freaking me out hate operations and procedures .
My oldest nephew cant take the Indian meal we are attending Saturday night although Sue his partner is still attending .
FRIDAY
I should get my new phone today it is midday and I am still waiting to be honest I am not that excited which is sort to strange , but the way I am seeing it is that it is costing a lot of money for something a decade ago I was not that interested in . I think I was more hyped over the LG Viewty I bought after I was on my own and then the IPhone 3g 8gb the first Apple phone I had.
I watched the Apple keynote for the release of the very first Iphone it was impressive Steve Jobs did a great launch when you look back it was the phone to have , it stood out it was on its own , now ever phone emulates and copies it there is no originality any more it's all been done and copied don't get me wrong the Iphone 7 is a good phone but it is a case of been there done that got the t-shirt the question is do I keep the t-shirt that's sent me or do i return it , we can make and receive calls better but we are still only getting two bars not even capable of hitting 3g where we live ,The screen is a lot better , the volume too I have had force touch for the first time and live photos and it is nice having bigger storage but it is at a price will think about it over the weekend .
Received some documentation and paperwork for the operation I will be having either this year or early next year freaking me out hate operations and procedures .
Thursday, October 20, 2016
KILLED IT
I mowed the grass and used the leaf vacuum to pick up all the fallen leaves that drop from the oak trees that we have to the front of us , I did some trimming of the grass verges and boarders after I was struggling to move as my hip was in so much pain , for the first time ever I took 2 x 600 mg of Ibuprofan in a few hours killed it I was more or less pain free .
I just checked my mobile phone account I am already on my new plan 4gb data unlimited texts and minutes my next bill on the 30th is for £145.99p which is annoying seeing that I have not received my new phone . Also they are working on improving the signal where we live on the 18th which is tomorrow they never mentioned this when we told we could upgrade so we would obtain a better signal I am tempted to cancel the direct debit until I see what improves with the phone I have.
One good thing about being on sick is I am eating at more suitable time I am also getting through a lot more coffee and watching a lot more You Tube .
Midnight and I am in the shower whilst Helen is watching "Shirley Valentine " seen it umpteen times not to want to watch it again .
TUESDAY
Phoned my phone provider to check on delivery date for the iPhone seven they have messed Helens order up she is getting the gold phone which is the last colour she wanted , so they are having to cancel the original order for the phone and do a reorder , she will get hers a week after I receive mine she is not happy but it is only seven days hardly a hardship .
Went for a outing to get fish and chips at Compo's in Holmfirth village it has been a while since we have eaten from there . I ended up feeding a cat which I think lives near by I am sure I have seen the same cat before , it was very friendly I doubt it was a stray .
WEDNESDAY
Helen's parents came over from Leeds in the afternoon we cooked a roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding they meet Bentley for the first time he was well behaved he is usually kept out of the way , after we all watched "Eye In The Sky", I have watched it three times now.
THURSDAY
The usual routine get up at half past six to let George out go to the toilet go back to bed for a hour then get up and let Bentley out , make a coffee and a cuppa tea , feed Bentley let George in and feed him catch up on You Tube and Face Book .Ten o'clock get Helen up she will warm her tea I made her in the microwave , I will get the vacuum and do all of the van then mop out the kitchen floor she will wash her hair I will get the mail if we need any food for the day we will go out shopping and get the necessities for the day e.g. bread milk cat food and some food for our main meal of the day.
When Helen is working on the phones I will either read or watch something on the iPad using my headphones if Helen has any face to face readings I go in the bedroom and relax with Pip our dog and Bentley the Kitten George is usually out. We usually eat at what ever time and usually go to bed around half past twelve we catch up on You Tube and Face book before going to sleep at around half one in the morning ,
I just checked my mobile phone account I am already on my new plan 4gb data unlimited texts and minutes my next bill on the 30th is for £145.99p which is annoying seeing that I have not received my new phone . Also they are working on improving the signal where we live on the 18th which is tomorrow they never mentioned this when we told we could upgrade so we would obtain a better signal I am tempted to cancel the direct debit until I see what improves with the phone I have.
One good thing about being on sick is I am eating at more suitable time I am also getting through a lot more coffee and watching a lot more You Tube .
Midnight and I am in the shower whilst Helen is watching "Shirley Valentine " seen it umpteen times not to want to watch it again .
TUESDAY
Phoned my phone provider to check on delivery date for the iPhone seven they have messed Helens order up she is getting the gold phone which is the last colour she wanted , so they are having to cancel the original order for the phone and do a reorder , she will get hers a week after I receive mine she is not happy but it is only seven days hardly a hardship .
Went for a outing to get fish and chips at Compo's in Holmfirth village it has been a while since we have eaten from there . I ended up feeding a cat which I think lives near by I am sure I have seen the same cat before , it was very friendly I doubt it was a stray .
WEDNESDAY
Helen's parents came over from Leeds in the afternoon we cooked a roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding they meet Bentley for the first time he was well behaved he is usually kept out of the way , after we all watched "Eye In The Sky", I have watched it three times now.
THURSDAY
The usual routine get up at half past six to let George out go to the toilet go back to bed for a hour then get up and let Bentley out , make a coffee and a cuppa tea , feed Bentley let George in and feed him catch up on You Tube and Face Book .Ten o'clock get Helen up she will warm her tea I made her in the microwave , I will get the vacuum and do all of the van then mop out the kitchen floor she will wash her hair I will get the mail if we need any food for the day we will go out shopping and get the necessities for the day e.g. bread milk cat food and some food for our main meal of the day.
When Helen is working on the phones I will either read or watch something on the iPad using my headphones if Helen has any face to face readings I go in the bedroom and relax with Pip our dog and Bentley the Kitten George is usually out. We usually eat at what ever time and usually go to bed around half past twelve we catch up on You Tube and Face book before going to sleep at around half one in the morning ,
Friday, October 14, 2016
ANOTHER WEEK OFF
Well I have to admit today has been boredom city the weather is absolutely crap its rained all day .
Thank God for You Tube and box sets , although I did get out to do some groceries cat food , milk drinking way too many coffees , chocolate biscuits and a summer fruit trifle in Autumn all the essentials especially if you are feline.
We went over to my daughters house mid week Helen had her hair recoloured and cut in to a Bob she did ask me my opinion she asked the question should she grow it or cut it , I gave my usual reply "it's your hair do what you feel is best for you " , I don't ask her advice when i get my hair cut mainly because I am a grown up and can make adult decisions all by myself.
We are all meeting up for an Indian meal a week this Saturday . My twin sister and older sister will be there along with my two nephews and their partners , my Daughter has arranged it all and booked the tables sent the invites out she will be there with her partner. So all in all we should have a good catch up. My Son Guy I think that is his name sadly won't be there it's been that long since he stamped his foot down and threw his teddy out the cot that I doubt I would want him there , apparently he is now vegetarian because his girlfriend is what a farce what a sheep what a pussy unbelievable .
Well the weekend is looming when you have been away from work for a few weeks I guess you don't get as excited over the fact that it is the weekend the two days you have normally been waiting for since Monday morning.
Nothing awaiting delivery from Ebay still waiting for a delivery date for the iPhones i hope it is worth the wait I can see us getting into a slagging match with our phone provider if we don't get a decent enough signal I am pretty sure we will .
Thank God for You Tube and box sets , although I did get out to do some groceries cat food , milk drinking way too many coffees , chocolate biscuits and a summer fruit trifle in Autumn all the essentials especially if you are feline.
We went over to my daughters house mid week Helen had her hair recoloured and cut in to a Bob she did ask me my opinion she asked the question should she grow it or cut it , I gave my usual reply "it's your hair do what you feel is best for you " , I don't ask her advice when i get my hair cut mainly because I am a grown up and can make adult decisions all by myself.
We are all meeting up for an Indian meal a week this Saturday . My twin sister and older sister will be there along with my two nephews and their partners , my Daughter has arranged it all and booked the tables sent the invites out she will be there with her partner. So all in all we should have a good catch up. My Son Guy I think that is his name sadly won't be there it's been that long since he stamped his foot down and threw his teddy out the cot that I doubt I would want him there , apparently he is now vegetarian because his girlfriend is what a farce what a sheep what a pussy unbelievable .
Well the weekend is looming when you have been away from work for a few weeks I guess you don't get as excited over the fact that it is the weekend the two days you have normally been waiting for since Monday morning.
Nothing awaiting delivery from Ebay still waiting for a delivery date for the iPhones i hope it is worth the wait I can see us getting into a slagging match with our phone provider if we don't get a decent enough signal I am pretty sure we will .
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
7 or 3
Still three weeks until my sick note runs out I seem to have been on leave forever although I cant say I am bored yet .
Helen as been working and she has done quite a few readings whilst I have been off work she also did a party from seven in the evening until half past midnight .
Bentley the kitten is doing fine and at long last George's eye seems to be improving slowly . None of them seem to be missing Minnie Moo in the slightest which I guess is good but saying that they cant tell us who really knows do animals grief I know some do specially elephants not sure about cats and dogs although they do grief for their owners passing so but for other animals I am not sure.
Minnie is buried her grave in the park and is untouched and is exactly how we left it .
The van that we were originally was going to purchase is now having a new roof fitted and looks really good .
For tea tonight we had pulled beef and mushroom open tart with potato and cabbage and bacon followed buy a melting chocolate cake with single cream was very tasty and very filling .
The nights are getting colder the days are not that bad we are still getting quite a bit of warmth and sun during daylight hours .
I cant believe it is nearly my birthday , then Halloween , then bonfire night , and then Christmas unbelievable . Have bought no presents for Christmas although I don't have that many to buy maybe only three or four .
Not getting that over excited about the arrival of the iPhone 7 we have on order which is strange I guess Apple have lost some of their lustre maybe I should not be getting it I maybe having second thoughts O2 have the Oppo 3 .
looking forward to the Beatles film being released as well as Oasis film and a "Street Cat Named Bob" I reckon all three will be excellent .
Listening to - One Republic "Oh My My"
Watching - Casey Neistat vlogging it on You Tube.
Helen as been working and she has done quite a few readings whilst I have been off work she also did a party from seven in the evening until half past midnight .
Bentley the kitten is doing fine and at long last George's eye seems to be improving slowly . None of them seem to be missing Minnie Moo in the slightest which I guess is good but saying that they cant tell us who really knows do animals grief I know some do specially elephants not sure about cats and dogs although they do grief for their owners passing so but for other animals I am not sure.
Minnie is buried her grave in the park and is untouched and is exactly how we left it .
The van that we were originally was going to purchase is now having a new roof fitted and looks really good .
For tea tonight we had pulled beef and mushroom open tart with potato and cabbage and bacon followed buy a melting chocolate cake with single cream was very tasty and very filling .
The nights are getting colder the days are not that bad we are still getting quite a bit of warmth and sun during daylight hours .
I cant believe it is nearly my birthday , then Halloween , then bonfire night , and then Christmas unbelievable . Have bought no presents for Christmas although I don't have that many to buy maybe only three or four .
Not getting that over excited about the arrival of the iPhone 7 we have on order which is strange I guess Apple have lost some of their lustre maybe I should not be getting it I maybe having second thoughts O2 have the Oppo 3 .
looking forward to the Beatles film being released as well as Oasis film and a "Street Cat Named Bob" I reckon all three will be excellent .
Listening to - One Republic "Oh My My"
Watching - Casey Neistat vlogging it on You Tube.
Thursday, October 06, 2016
WE LOVE CATS
We received a phone call just before half past one this morning ,it was from a vets practice in Dewsbury which is only about six miles away. A very kind young lady had dropped of Minnie Moo our little black cat off it is a 24 hour practice , she had been knocked down and found at the side of the road unfortunately dead.
This young lady had then stopped her car got out and picked her up then wrapped her in a blanket and took her to the vets .
The vet read then scanned her and found out she had been microchipped and then was able to get our details and contact us .We both got dressed and went to collect Minnie to bring her body back home this was at around half past two this morning. We buried her in the park we can see from our window that she frequently played in.
All of our cats go out they are free to come and go as they wish i frequently get up in the early hours to either let them out or in I don't mind this . We don't have any house cats AS WE BELIEVE it gives them a better life but it is risky butI cant justify keeping them locked up 24/7 we are not a zoo and we are not a prison , we love cats.
This young lady had then stopped her car got out and picked her up then wrapped her in a blanket and took her to the vets .
The vet read then scanned her and found out she had been microchipped and then was able to get our details and contact us .We both got dressed and went to collect Minnie to bring her body back home this was at around half past two this morning. We buried her in the park we can see from our window that she frequently played in.
All of our cats go out they are free to come and go as they wish i frequently get up in the early hours to either let them out or in I don't mind this . We don't have any house cats AS WE BELIEVE it gives them a better life but it is risky butI cant justify keeping them locked up 24/7 we are not a zoo and we are not a prison , we love cats.
R.I.P Minnie Moo
TUESDAY
Well, I phoned my manager at work and told him I have a sick note for a month with the potential of another two for a month each oops not my fault I need an operation my hip is shattered I need it replacing sorry if that effects your sickness percentage which is supposed to be under three percent mine will be way off the richter scale .
I went for the meeting it went fine I might be refereed to occupational health but they cant really do a lot until I have been under the knife cant see them offering any advice what so ever .
Bought another Amazon Fire tv stick I put the tv in the bedroom on the wall I bought a bracket for £15 it fitted perfect no hassle three screws and it was done so the fire stick in the living room is now connected to the bedroom tv we now have fire sticks in both the living room and bedroom I also bought of Ebay a micro usb to usb 3m lead for the bedroom fire stick and a two pin power lead also 3 metres long for the tv its self .
Looking forward to the iPhone seven mainly because of more storage and a better camera and hopefully better reception and signal the 5s is letting us down so much you wouldn't think a few years ago it was considered the in phone to have .
Reading - Malcom X autobiography
Watching - You Tube Casey Niestat
Films - Shallow (was ok 6/10 )
Well, I phoned my manager at work and told him I have a sick note for a month with the potential of another two for a month each oops not my fault I need an operation my hip is shattered I need it replacing sorry if that effects your sickness percentage which is supposed to be under three percent mine will be way off the richter scale .
I went for the meeting it went fine I might be refereed to occupational health but they cant really do a lot until I have been under the knife cant see them offering any advice what so ever .
Bought another Amazon Fire tv stick I put the tv in the bedroom on the wall I bought a bracket for £15 it fitted perfect no hassle three screws and it was done so the fire stick in the living room is now connected to the bedroom tv we now have fire sticks in both the living room and bedroom I also bought of Ebay a micro usb to usb 3m lead for the bedroom fire stick and a two pin power lead also 3 metres long for the tv its self .
Looking forward to the iPhone seven mainly because of more storage and a better camera and hopefully better reception and signal the 5s is letting us down so much you wouldn't think a few years ago it was considered the in phone to have .
Reading - Malcom X autobiography
Watching - You Tube Casey Niestat
Films - Shallow (was ok 6/10 )
Sunday, October 02, 2016
NO BLACKSPOTS ?
Bought some new slippers or mules nothing to do with the hospital I needed them they are very comfy the other ones are going in the bin that are well past their sell by date they lasted me over a year .Will have to buy some Pj's for the hospital I am not wear the ones they provide I normally sleep in my boxers and in winter I wear a T-shirt and I will also need a wash bag for my hospital sleep overs . I know one thing soon as i can physical walk I will be homeward bound hopefully no longer than five days which will be four days too long .
Went to the farm shop bought some prime fresh thin long pork sausages which are the best we I bought steak burgers which are also second to none and I bought two packs of chicken breast and two Barnsley lamb chops which where expensive but worth it , along with peas , chips , onion rings , roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings which are all frozen but still great tasting .
Made a call to our mobile phone provider complaining about the reception and service that we get or in our case don't get whilst we are at home . Some days I spend two - thirds of my time at home Helen some days which work out most days she spends a full 24 hours at home so getting no reception or signal therefore not being able to make and receive calls this is no joke .
They advise us to download their app so we can make calls and receive calls over our wi-fi , are you fcuking kidding me we might as well cancel our contract and use Whatsapp or Viber or Facebook .I down load the app anyway and connected to our wi-fi it does work , but I only had to find out that to answer a incoming call I have to hit the home button then unlock my phone with the four digit pass code then scroll to the app then open it to get the option of answering the incoming call a joke not happy one bit.
After phoning back and carrying on we were giving the option off a free upgrade to a iPhone seven we both ordered the Matt black finish 32gb they should get here between the 21st and 24th of October which will be two days before my birthday or one day after so my monthly bill will increase but will still be less then what i was paying before but I will be in a two year contract again which is not what i wanted but this day and age we need phones that work and there was no way I was signing up for a two year contract and getting a iPhone 6s , least we will have the latest phones and we have been assured they will get a reception if not they will be returned .
On the plus we get stereo speakers which are 2x louder than a iPhone 6s a bigger and faster processor and hopefully better batteries the graphics and colour is also better a big plus is it is water proof and we get double the storage but at more cost to us oh well .Cant live life without a phone that we can use hopefully we will no longer suffer from black spots .
Went to the farm shop bought some prime fresh thin long pork sausages which are the best we I bought steak burgers which are also second to none and I bought two packs of chicken breast and two Barnsley lamb chops which where expensive but worth it , along with peas , chips , onion rings , roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings which are all frozen but still great tasting .
Made a call to our mobile phone provider complaining about the reception and service that we get or in our case don't get whilst we are at home . Some days I spend two - thirds of my time at home Helen some days which work out most days she spends a full 24 hours at home so getting no reception or signal therefore not being able to make and receive calls this is no joke .
They advise us to download their app so we can make calls and receive calls over our wi-fi , are you fcuking kidding me we might as well cancel our contract and use Whatsapp or Viber or Facebook .I down load the app anyway and connected to our wi-fi it does work , but I only had to find out that to answer a incoming call I have to hit the home button then unlock my phone with the four digit pass code then scroll to the app then open it to get the option of answering the incoming call a joke not happy one bit.
After phoning back and carrying on we were giving the option off a free upgrade to a iPhone seven we both ordered the Matt black finish 32gb they should get here between the 21st and 24th of October which will be two days before my birthday or one day after so my monthly bill will increase but will still be less then what i was paying before but I will be in a two year contract again which is not what i wanted but this day and age we need phones that work and there was no way I was signing up for a two year contract and getting a iPhone 6s , least we will have the latest phones and we have been assured they will get a reception if not they will be returned .
On the plus we get stereo speakers which are 2x louder than a iPhone 6s a bigger and faster processor and hopefully better batteries the graphics and colour is also better a big plus is it is water proof and we get double the storage but at more cost to us oh well .Cant live life without a phone that we can use hopefully we will no longer suffer from black spots .
Saturday, October 01, 2016
SO GOOD TO BE HIP
Went back to the Doctors this morning I have a referral to go see a surgeon about a hip replacement she has seen my x-rays and my hip joint it totalled and it will only get worse , My appointment for this is the 1st of November.
My doctor was going to give me a three month sick note a bit extreme so she wrote me one out for a month and of course I will be getting another for a month after that , I am guessing it be 2017 before I go back to work.
On the plus side I will save £400 on petrol and another and at least £180 on food , I will save 60 hours travelling back and forth to work .I won't have to worry about parking the car getting a ticket or finding parking space I have already had three weeks on sick.
On the minus side I will miss some great people when I do get back not sure how many emails I will have to open or what new changes will have been inputted .New faces will have started working there and no doubt old faces left I will have never had so much time off from a job and then gone back to it , going to be so weird and when I do hopefully make it back I will be on a phased return .
A new hip will mean hopefully no more aches and pains easy walking more flexibility and mobility There is no doubt getting a new hip will change my life and hopefully a new year and a happy new hip.
My doctor was going to give me a three month sick note a bit extreme so she wrote me one out for a month and of course I will be getting another for a month after that , I am guessing it be 2017 before I go back to work.
On the plus side I will save £400 on petrol and another and at least £180 on food , I will save 60 hours travelling back and forth to work .I won't have to worry about parking the car getting a ticket or finding parking space I have already had three weeks on sick.
On the minus side I will miss some great people when I do get back not sure how many emails I will have to open or what new changes will have been inputted .New faces will have started working there and no doubt old faces left I will have never had so much time off from a job and then gone back to it , going to be so weird and when I do hopefully make it back I will be on a phased return .
A new hip will mean hopefully no more aches and pains easy walking more flexibility and mobility There is no doubt getting a new hip will change my life and hopefully a new year and a happy new hip.
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