Chat back number 21

[Bren In Pots]

Morning, it was misty earlier but thats about cleared otherwise another dry day here still very cold though.

Lottie like the others have said you do need more help especially with these episodes, at least a contact number for help when MR needs picking up of the floor.

Some baking today then of to buy compost.

[mothhawk]

Good morning everybody.

It's drizzling here, and cold. No plans for the day. I'd bake, but as I've given up flour for Lent, and to lose some weight, that's out.

[Florence Fennel]

Good Morning All Damp, drizzly and cold here. Nothing planned today, but might spend some more time with the jigsaw to prevent me from filling the day with housework. Have is next week now, they have no vaccine this week! Happy to wait. Have a good day and Lottie take care

[lottie dolly]

Good morning all,thanks for the kind words,looks a dull overcast day thus far outside,
Ref outside help,the so called help i did get,to wash and get to bed,was great initialy,it got me back into a better place,also combind with some family help,the thing was,the care system got extremely slopy,not so much the cares themselves,as some were brilliant,but,the so called management is no good,they introduced 2 new young peeps,who had baisicly very little so called training on the job,once each at ours,then put on their own ,it ended up with so may different peeps,was not good for him or me,they were supposed to come about 10 am,well,on the days he gets up {like today}at 8am,and needs stripping off and showered,it is better for me to do it,otherwise it is strip,put something else on him until they do turn up,could be gone 11am,as for when he has falls,i have been tolled ring the ambulance,111,i waited a long while for them,to be tolled when they arrived to dial 999,it to is a nightmare,the operators WILL NOT listen,that all you need is a help up,instead,they tell me to be quiet and listen,is the patient breathing ext ext,so it is very very confusing WHAT to actually do,things have been better the last month since i have been doing it on my own,he has a better routine,and responds well to me most of the time,once i have moved,it will be good,as family on tap so to speak,who are in the caring profession,the care i was getting i have to contribut,it adds up to a lot more than his allowance,this bill is not yet sorted,when it did come i questioned it,result is,even head office could not understand it,still waiting to hear,exactly what i DO need to pay,so all in all to sum it up,it was good to start out with,when i needed it most,got to be a ruddy pain and more stress,especially when no one came,then tolled lies about her so called visit,,i just get very flustered when he has his episodes,still no responce whatsoever ref pads,so have to go get myself,such is life,i still count myself lucky compared to others poor souls ,hence my desperation to move xx

everyone blames covid

[burnie]

Morning, cold and foggy, winters still here, 3 degrees in the greenhouse last night, where did I put that fleece..........................

[Snadger]

Morning all

Not long been up for the third time this morning. Dog was parading around at 3.00am this morning and whingeing. Got up and took him around the garden.....nothing. 4.00am the same. Eventually finished up walking the streets and fields with him in the dark, squatted a few times but still nothing. Must have been constipation or wind but he seems OK now.............it's me who is knackered.
Nothing planned for today, so lazy day.

TTFN

[Snoop Puss]

LD, I really hope Social Services and care companies are better in your new area. My mum had the same problem with carers for my dad from time to time and even for herself now but only rarely. Things are much better for her now than where she was living before.

One thing you could consider re falls is one of those emergency pendant systems. They will call paramedics for you and you don't have to go through the whole rigmarole. Costs money, but a weight off your mind perhaps? Also, it's really important you don't get injured too by moving MR about, be it for showers, dressing or lifting. My mum is now wheelchair-bound, largely because she felt unable to look after herself when she was caring for my dad. It seems hard-hearted to think of yourself. But if something happens to you, MR will be in a far worse position than he is now. And you potentially could be left in a much worse position yourself long-term.

Big hugs to you both, LD.

[bramble]

Good afternoon all.
Dull, grey and cold here.
Had two appointments this morning with the eye specialists.
All done now for another five months.
No other plans but may go walking this afternoon.
Have a good day all whatever way your spending it.

[Peteyd]

Finally got around to giving the hedge a much needed trim after neglecting it for the past 3 /4 years. took most of the day but looks so much better now and will let more light in.

[Snoop Puss]

Morning, all.

Touch of frost down in the fields and a bit chilly, but looks like it's going to be a sunny day. I'm going to be stuck indoors for much of it. But not all! Time to get sowing...

Busy day ahead but things are about under control. This year is shooting past already, though.

Right, better get on with things. Smiles all round, hugs for them as want one. Have a great day, everyone.

[Bren In Pots]

Morning it looks like being a dull and cloudy day here, of to the supermarket soon but after that the days mine.

Take care.

[Jay22]

Morning, it’s a chilly one! Is the site running slow this morning? Took a while for pages to load.
Highlight of the day is the grocery delivery...sad isn’t it?!!
Enjoy your day folks. x

[Florence Fennel]

Good Morning All Site wouldn't open for me at first J so maybe a little problem. Dull and drizzly here but the sun keeps trying to get through. I'm awaiting my groceries too. Have a good day All

[bramble]

Good morning all, Dull and cold here.
We are going grocery shopping, the highlight of the day,
Nothing else on the cards.
Have a good day all.

[lottie dolly]

Morning all,things have settled down again,still on the bus to nowhere,the good thing is,youngest is engaging in life
much better,we have some chats,as was said earlier with him,am pleased he is dealing with life better,so that makes me very happy to feel,i have done my job as a good mum,and have NOT wasted my time,has been been stresseful,time consuming and bloody hard work mentaly,so that is something i can put behind me,fingers crossed,the sun is begining to rise in my space,gosh sounds like am fortune telling now so onwards and upwards we go,look for the best ,so no worrying about me,i AM a survivor,they say to chat,and i am grateful to those who have listened
Enjoy the highlights of your day,have a good day and lets Bgood2ourselves,
ref the vine acting up,my bother a lot of the time is,the little fist will not come up to like,very hit and miss,not noticed anything else.