General Chat

Another grey, dank and misty day here with not a sign of any sun. It’s very cold as well; not a nice day at all.

I’m glad the hospital volunteer was so helpful Annx, and it sounds as though OH is making progress. I’m sure he will be home with you soon. I’ll add my voice to the others and say that eating little and often is the way to go at the moment. Keeping busy will help too. We’ve had a power bank for a few years now but have hardly used it. Daughter bought it and I can’t for the life of me remember why though I know there was a reason; it wasn’t just bought on a whim. I’ve just dug it out and must see if I can find the instruction leaflet as it would make sense to keep it charged up.

What a lovely birthday surprise for your sil Mandy. She must have been thrilled.

I agree with you Mel that you should hang on to your teeth until it really becomes necessary to have them out. Then if you need it you can have a complete new plate.

I am still not sleeping very much but must be getting enough as I am more or less functioning, though I do feel tired all the time. I’ve had a couple of busy days, which haven’t been helped by me not falling asleep till around 5 am and then not waking till 9 which is late for me, so I seem to be playing catch-up all day. Yesterday I did loads of washing and other household jobs in the morning. In the afternoon we had a meeting of one of our clubs. We’ve always met in the evening but we are all getting on a bit and several of our members don’t like being out at night in the winter and numbers can drop quite low, so we are experimenting with afternoon meetings in the winter. We’re looking at November to February inclusive, then evenings from March to October. It does mean we won’t get anyone still working to join the club but we don’t seem to attract younger members anyway.

Yesterday’s speaker was a lady talking about her life as a journalist but it was mostly about the famous people she had interviewed and what she thought of them. She had it all written out and just stood and read out what she had written so it wasn’t a very lively talk. While we were there one couple handed us and a few other people an envelope that contained an invitation to their diamond wedding ‘do’ in a couple of month’s time. They have booked a private room in the town’s only proper hotel and are expecting around 60 people. There will be an early evening 3 course meal and after the meal there’s some entertainment though I am not sure what. There was a menu included for us to make our choice from 3 items in each course as the food has to be pre-booked. Wasn’t that nice of them. I hope it all goes well for them as they have had a terrible few years with serious illness and the wife was told on Christmas Eve that, when she recently had her gall bladder removed, another cancer was found. It is hoped that it is in the early stages and will be readily treatable

Today I changed beds and got all the bedding washed. Then I went into town. I had a haircut booked for 12.30 and decided that, if I had now got to pay for parking, I would do as much as I could while I was in town. When I got to the car park the 3 pay machines were covered up and had notices that said “Free Parking Today” so that was a plus. I had time to go to the bank first and then had my cut-and-blow-dry before walking up to Iceland and getting a load of stuff there as Tuesday is oldies’ discount day. I staggered back to the car with 2 bags of mostly frozen stuff and put it all in a couple of cool bags I had left in the boot and then went into Roys. I bought several birthday cards and treated myself to 6 new pairs of socks as mine all seem to be going into holes at the same time. I eventually got home about 3 pm and I was really ready for a sandwich and a nice cuppa. I would have got more shopping if OH had been there to do some bag carrying but I do get on quicker if I shop on my own.

Well, I had better go and sort something out for dinner. I only had my snack lunch a couple of hours ago but OH had his at 1 pm as usual so will want to eat again before too long. I hope you all have a good night. Stay snug and warm.

I've had the sun all day again so I am expecting it to rain soon and to forget when to stop. Pc is saying rain tomorrow and its 6 degrees here now and no wind.

Its so good you got some things to oh Ann he will be glad of those and the paper. Did you give hime some money? as they can buy thing in the shop sometimes if that hospital has a shop so he could get his paper each day. Do you know if its just a routine scan to see that the stent is seated right? or is it to do with something else?

Its good you have eaten something today so keep it up and also great you have been able to speak to him again. I still check I have locked the back door before bed and check the cooker knobs after cooking.

Afternoon all,

As it was a nice dry day we decided to go shopping the next few says might be rainy so a good job done .
When we got in the phone was ringing it was Colins sister who had the 80th birthday she said she had a lovely surprise on Sunday her daughter said mum we are rugging you up in the wheel chair to go out in the garden we have a surprise ,she thought oh they bought me something for the garden ,when she got outside there was the Owl man with all Manor of owls ,she's always loved owls and at 80 got her wish to hold them ,we've been sent the photos and my goodness one of them was huge and one was so tiny the chap said you can kiss that one if you want ,what a lovely surprise .

Ann thats a funny thing I was going to say does your hospital have the volunteers they are brilliant at helping and soon get things sorted ,there are desks in our hospital where you can ask for help .
That's good OH now has the charger so you can ring him more and keep in touch ,I think you feel more settled when you can speak and know more of what's going on .
I hope each day there's improvement so he's soon back home .

Cuppa time now I think and we're having beans on toast tonight nice and easy as we're not that hungry .

Oh frost your way today Mel ,no frost here and dare I say it we had a glimpse of the sun didn't last long but if did show its face for a few minutes .

I have just ordered a power bank. I ordered the one my daughter has. I usually pick her brains they are more up to date than mine.

It is good that you have eaten something and that you feel better. I expect you also feel better because you have dome several things on your own. I have more or less stopped double checking locked doors now but am still careful to lock them. I am prone to sometimes going to bed and leaving a lot on I must admit.

I do remember getting things delivered by volunteers at Cheltenham hospital, but Gloucester Royal were not so good. However they were over run as they were the main covid hospital. 2020/21 was definitely not the time to be in hospital.

I am sure that G was pleased to get a paper to read and his charger etc.

Yes the toilet rolls get smaller don't they or I've noticed a bigger middle put in some instead. My dentist told me I couldn't have implants either for the same reason. I think a lot of people who have them might have trouble with them as they get older as bones change for all of us.

Well I filled my car with fuel, which OH started doing in the pandemic and the screens are different on the pumps now. I must do it myself sometimes in future as things change so fast these days. I packed a carrier bag and put his newspaper in and stuck a label on the bag with his name and where he is and drove to the hospital, found the main entrance and managed to get a drop off spot with 20 minutes time. I saw a nurse walking in and asked her and she said they had volunteers that would help at the reception desk. Brilliant and they were so helpful I felt a bit teary! He's texted since to say he's got everything and will phone me in the morning as they are doing a scan next. If I hadn't managed to hand the bag in Mandy I was going to tell him to ask if they had a charger.

On the way back I posted a parcel that needed returning so that was a job out of the way. I printed the return label and expected to pay, but they just gave me the cert of posting, so my brain might be addled.

I've had 2 poached eggs with toast and a COT and do feel a bit better.

Yes I've not been used to it being so quiet at night since he retired AnnG. I keep checking the doors are locked and that I've switched things off.

I'm going to order one of those power banks now while it's on my mind.

Iv'e ordered the wrong toilet rolls and they are getting smaller and smaller.

Morning Anng and all,

Got up to sunshine about 10am !! so put the washing machine on right away. Its very frosty out there and pc says 4 degrees and partly sunny with a 7% risk of rain.

Shopping comes today and I have no subs what a change.

Hope our Ann has heard from her oh again and has managed to eat something and get a bit of sleep. All three things would do her the world of good. Sending (((hug))) and love <3

Morning All,

It's a bit foggy and damp here and only 3 degrees. I slept a bit more last night but was mostly awake after 3.00am. I managed to get the bin back up the drive after the bin men came at 7.00am, but realised my hands were still shaky, but that's probably still the shock too. Tummy feels a bit better so I'll have something to eat later this morning. OH hasd just phoned and he may be going on a ward today, but they need to get him out of bed and see how he is first. The phone bank is a good idea to have and I meant to get one after Mandy mentioned them to me before, so thank you for the reminder Mel.. I've got a few things together for him including the charger and am going to see if someone can take them to him if I leave them at reception. I can park in a drop off space right outside for a few minutes.

Good morning all 1 degree here so colder again over night. I was warm in bed though as I covered the duvet with a crocheted blanket. I slept well until 0515 then dosed until 0745.
Ann, hope you managed to sleep a bit if not all night. I am sure your brain was working overtime as you are not used to being alone in the house.

Yes, I keep meaning to buy myself one of those small portable chargers. Useful for power cuts as well. You can get them on Amazon.

You can get battery pack chargers for phones I used to use one to charge my cd player. I have two of them one I bought for oh and one he bought for me.

Yes make sure you eat something little and often to keep your blood sugars up as the others have said.

The dentist said he wanted to take the two lower pointy ones out. One is very loose and one not too loose. He spoke about inplants of those two teeth to hold the plate in but said it would be thousands so I declined. I told him I had bone degeneration and the other dentist said I could'nt have inplants because of that. So I am staying the same and when I have tohave them out he will make me new plates.

Hope you all sleep better tonight. <3

That tummy churn is probably shock Ann ,it's not nice to see your loved one so poorly but he's in the right place and they must be happy with how things are if they say he could be home by the end of the week .
Has he asked if they have a charger on the ward ,they might have one that's been left by someone you never know .

I know you are all right that keeping my strength up will only help. It's the churning tummy that doesn't help, but I will have some poached eggs on small toast tomorrow as I like those and have a few small snacks through the day as Mandy says to keep blood sugar steady and the mindless tv will help as well. All are good suggestions and as you all say I can come on here to chat or message.

He's been using one of the nurse's landline phones they bring to him up to now as there's no signal for his mobile plus the paramedics left his charger behind and I'd put it with his meds for them. I'm going to see if I can get that to him as he thinks when he can potter around ok he might get a signal near one of the windows. A neighbour who popped over this morning to ask what had happened has a son who works there and he might be able to collect it and take it if he still lives nearby.

What did the dentist decide Mel?

Ann I was the same when Colin went into hospital I didn't want to eat much but son said you must eat mum you need to be OK when dad comes home so I did ,try and eat little and often that way your helping your sugars.
It's at times like this where mobiles are very handy as you can keep in touch and know how things are going just hearing his voice can buck you up .
I hope things keep going in the right direction and he's soon back home <3
We're all here if you need to chat ,one of us is sure to be looking in .

Got back from the dentist about just after 5 and it was still not really dark but the chickens had gone in so thye have gone to bed with no supper. On the way to Torrington they had the road shut off for 4 weeks so I had to go all aruond the lanes to get there and it seemed to take ages.

Went on to Lidl and treated myself to a lamb shank for dinner and some other bits not a great deal.

Must turn the heating on as it is now feeling chilly in here and sort dinner. I did get two nice fresh packs of tenderstream broccoli which I will cook and pop in the freezer as what they sent me from Asda last week stank and was going yellow when it arrived. I did get a refund and the chickens don't seem to mind it but cooking it stinks the house out. Looked fro braising steak and they had every other kind of steak you could think of but not braising or stewing. I see I shall have to go to Morrisons again as I got some there just before Christmas and it was lovely.

Ann do try to eat something I know just what you mean about not wanting to eat by you must keep your strength up. Try something you really like , a bacon butty???? or just egg and bacon will do you the world of good.

You know what I am going to say. You need to keep your strength up. Choose something light, poached egg or something you enjoy on toast. Try not to worry, watch mindless TV and try and have a good nights sleep.
Come on here in the evening if you need to chat or message me.
Will be thinking of you and G.

<3

Thank you Mel and all you ladies for your kind wishes which I'll pass on to OH.

He seemed to be quite happy about being kept in a bit longer AnnG. Normally he would be itching to go home as you say, but I think he wants to be reassured everything is ok too.

I don't feel like eating, but better have something now as I had very little yesterday.

Oh goodness Ann, that was a shock and worry for you, pleased that he got to hospital quickly and the stent will, it seems, have sorted the problem. Pleased to hear that he is on the mend but you will worry until he can be home again with you. Hopefully that won't be too long for him to wait. I guess once he feels better he won't want to stay there too long. But it may be they will want to do some more tests before letting him home. All the best to him and try not to worry too much he is in the right place now. <3



I went in to town early and had a coffee and a cinnamon whirl then had a wander round the shops. I had a M&S gift card from son in law for Christmas and also had two small M&S vouchers to spend sI bought a pair of pull on fairly smart black trousers, high waist, straight legs I got a size up and regular length and they fit well but how they are long enough to be regular fit I don't know as they are just log enough for me. Bought a couple of artist type bits in TK Max for the present drawer but nothing else. Plaice and chips for lunch was very nice and the chat with five of us was good we were there two hours.

Love and wishes from me too. <3 <3 <3 <3

Don't forget what I told you ring me any time day or night if you need me.xx

Gentle (((hug))).

Oh Ann, I'm so sorry to hear this. It must be such a worry for you but it's good you got help quickly and your OH is beginning to feel better. I hope he is home again very soon. Sending love and best wishes <3

Oh Ann what a worry for you both ,good to see he's feeling a little better and thank goodness you got the ambulance quickly ,love to you both <3