Sorry you're cold I prescribe a coffee Lindsay.

Afternoon all. I was supposed to go wild swimming today but S (the person I go with) cancelled on me. Other than that my only plans are to wash and dry my hair, put the bin and boxes out (tis ordinary bin week) and have my parents visiting later. Oh and write some postcards.

I ended up taking my stronger painkillers and having a nap as pain got worse.

Hope you have warmed up by now Lindsay.

What are the pictures on the postcards you are writing Dawn?

The appointment went well thanks.

Sorry you're in pain lr. Has it improved at all?

I'm cold too osc, my dad decided to turn the heating off!

How are the tasks going insig?

I put the heating on for a bit and have a blanket now.

Hope you get everything done, Dawn.

I hope the painkillers and nap help, Jen.

I'm glad your appointment went well, Tamo.

Pain is a bit better, muscles are still really stiffend up though so there is a chance when the painkillers wear off it will get worse again.Just taking it easy.

Does anything help to loosen your muscles?

I am not sure what the photos are like as I have a wide variety of postcards Jen. Usually I see if the person I am sending to has any preferences and try and match that. But it's not always possible. I double check what they have received from the United Kingdom to avoid sending duplicates. Other than that I usually send whatever I think they will like. If possible I try and match the stamps to the card (for example if I am sending an Paddington Bear themed card I use my Paddington Bear stamps), otherwise I shove ordinary 1st class stamps on.

Tamobhuuta I have managed to wash and dry my hair, and put the bin put plus the recycling. Have some more stuff to put out later though once I have had my tea. The bin was certainly a lot lighter than previous weeks this week. I have also done a load of laundry.

Thanks Lindsay. I might hoover the communal area outside my flat if I have time and it's not too late in the day (can't do it when people are trying to sleep). Might disinfect my knocker and door handles too.

I have now managed to clean the toilet and hoover the communal area outside my flat. Unfortunately my back is hurting so yet to disinfect my knocker and door handles. Also gotta mop the tiles in the communal area but it's such a small area it doesn't take long. But those are less noisy compared to a hoover so I can do it once my back has stopped hurting.

Paddington bear stamps sound really cool.

Heat helps my muscles sometimes and have used heat packs today. Problem is when a lot of my muscle stiffen up it's hard to heat a large area.

You're doing so much, Dawn!

Would a shower help, Jen?

Maybe but showers take a lot of energy and I had one yesterday. Plus more likely to have a seizure when in pain which makes showering more risky.

I hope you can find a way to feel more comfortable.

Hope you're better soon Jen.

I have now managed to mop the floor and disinfect the door handles/knocker. Just have the dusting left to do once my parents have left plus do the dishes and the laundry. Oh and write my postcards.

Morning everyone

Morning Cacoethes how are you?

Afternoon all.

Hi insig how are you?

Afternoon everyone. How are your days going so far?

I am very tired today. Fortunately apart from cleaning my flat which can be done later I have nothing to do today. But my flat is quite clean so it's mainly the laundry and my sinks that need doing. I put the recycling box and the bin back so that's something. I think I will grab myself a coffee.

Well done! Enjoy the coffee. I'm waiting for my CPN, I'm 5 minutes early and he's often late.

Hey everyone,

I am in less pain today, not pain free by any means but still an improvement.

I just had a coffee too Dawn. Great minds think alike!

Hope your appointment goes well Tamo.

How are you Lindsay and Beckie?

I hope you can do some restful things too, Dawn.

Hope it goes well with your CPN, Tamo.

I'm glad you're in less pain at least, Jen.

I'm feeling very alone.

Sending hugs Lindsay if you would like them.

I have managed to put a load of laundry in the machine and cleaned the bathroom sink. I also disinfected my recycling box (have done it since covid was a thing). Just have the shaking of rugs, the dishes and cleaning my kitchen sink left to do. Oh and put the laundry away once it's dry but that won't be until over an hour away.

Ninja Lindsay. I plan to do things that I detailed in my last post with lots of rest in between. I get breathless easily anyway even when I am not tired so I will take my time. Fortunately there's nothing decent on the telly today (it's mainly repeats) imo.

Also Lindsay I am sorry you're feeling alone.

Hugs for osc.

I'm glad your pain has improved lr.

You impress me with your busy ness insig.

The appointment was fine but he didn't let me rant.

Thanks for the hugs.

Did you need a rant, Tamo?

Probably not! It's not good for me to be complaining.

Sometimes having a rant to someone that lets you feel heard and validated can be nice though, Tamo. But if it's someone that just thinks you're silly it ends up having the opposite effect. Difficult to jugde how it turns out. You can rant here :)

Dawn, i really admire the way you stick to routine and keep your home clean and tidy. That shows a lot of dedication. You should give yourself a pat on the back for that!!! <3

Sorry you feel alone, Lindsay :( I wish i could pop over and hang out. Don't worry about awkward silence, i can do those and i am also impossible to shut up sometimes….

Hi Jen :) sorry about the distress from all the body and mental stuff. I'm glad you're looking after yourself <3 you can borrow Findus for calm and warmth. Given enough treats he might even stay still for 5 entire minutes!!! ;)

Thanks Zurg.

Thanks tamobhuuta and zurg. When I am ill my cleaning goes out of the window. I find it easier to do since my cat died however as I don't have him as a distraction and also his mess to deal with. I don't do my mopping of floors or change the bedding on a Thursday as that usually gets done on a Friday. Same with cleaning of the coffee table and the fireplace.

I have done the majority of my cleaning now I have the laundry to do as I have decided to wash my bottom bedsheet. I have done everything else.

Morning all.

Morning tamo
How are you?

Not too bad. Tried to go to F's funeral ( a major figure in my parish life, especially growing up) but the church was PACKED and it was overwhelming so I had to come home. How are you?

Afternoon everyone.

How are you, Beckie?

That's a shame, Tamo. I hope you are ok.

I'm wrapped in my weighted blanket and I've had a big cup of tea. How are you osc?

Sounds nice and calm and cosy. I'm just not wanting to go through any more days.

Sending hugs.

Thank you.

Do you have any other plans for today?

Going to do some exercise. You?

What kind of music does the dance dvd have?

I have mostly been doing housework.

Maybe you can go to their grave (if they have one) and lay a bunch of flowers in your own time tamobhuuta?

Evening all.

Snap Lindsay I washed my bedding too.

That's a nice idea insig. Well done doing your bed.

Osc the music is kind of dancey pop from 2011. Well done with the housework.

Evening everyone!

Sorry I haven't been around been a bit of a blargh kind of day.

Hi lr :)

Hi, Jen. Hope you have a better evening.

Thanks tamobhuuta.

I have had a busy afternoon. Had to deal with the television man (having trouble with the satellite signal so the dish has to be replaced according to the man), my mum and a woman that lives nearby. My shiny new badge got delivered to her house by mistake.

Have I asked you before what badge you got?