As might be expected, I had a somewhat restless night last night; every time I moved or turned over in bed I kept lying on one sore bit or another.
Yesterday afternoon I went through to the residents’ lounge hoping to find the exercise group having a cup of tea (and to scrounge one myself). In fact, they had almost finished but D, bless her, got up and made me a fresh one and even gave up her armchair so that I did not have to try and get up from a seat without arms.
I told them about my fall; some had seen the ambulance but not the person who had required it.
One of them pointed out to me that my car was abandoned rather than parked. It was still within the parking bay - just – but at quite an angle. This morning I was not at all keen to do anything about it, but took it out to visit the baker and get some rolls. I have now parked it beautifully.
Shortly after that, I went to visit TBSITW for lunch of soup and a sandwich. The soup was a rib-sticking roe venison one with vegetables and pieces of the roe meat in it. The sandwich was ham plus lettuce freshly picked from the garden and white beetroot grown in their garden and cooked. Absolutely scrummy!
I discussed with her my need for a new desk and 2-drawer filing cabinet, and she and le chef are coming by tomorrow to measure for me.
I discussed with TBSITW my continuing feeling that I am coming to the end of my driving life, and would rather give up before I am forced to do so. I have to try to renew my driving licence in November, and my Motability lease expires in January when I would otherwise get a new car.
I can get an electric scooter or wheelchair also through Motability and this would serve much of my needs; the biggest difficulty would be visiting my daughter and two grandchildren as there is no other realistic way of getting over to visit her.
It is difficult.
My sister supported me in my decision, but I haven’t discussed it with the rest of my family.
Anyway, plenty time yet.
I returned from TBSITW bearing goodies: lettuce, beetroot and garlic, all from her garden, not to forget a bottle of Noilly.
When I got back, the usual suspects were having tea, and so I joined them, then came back home.
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4 comments:
Stopping driving is a difficult thing to have to think about, E. I applaud your facing it head on and choosing for yourself rather than having it foisted on you.
Wow - Iknew that TBSITW was a good gardener but didn't realise she had the skill to grow Noilly!! lol
I had 2 weddings this afternoon (the first since March) I was definitely feeling nervous - during the declaration in the 1st ceremony I mistakenly asked the Groom if he now accepted William (instead of Willow)as his lawful wife! Then at the end of the 2nd ceremony I presented the couple as Mr & Mrs Drysdale (instead of Kirkland) Drysdale being the bride's surname. I quickly recovered on both occasions and everyone was amused and certainly not offended, thank goodness!
Sorry to hear about your fall - glad you're recovered though - TDDBF sends hugs.
Taking youngest to camp tomorrow - he was a bit tearful today at the prospect :-(
To daughter
Glad you are getting into the swing of weddings again. Bet you youngest does not want to come home at the end!
Hey... leave room for my head!! I don't deserve the accolades you give me.
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