This morning , TBSITW came over. She was quite early for the farmers market, so we were in time to get chicken livers from a really good free range chicken farm. Having bought that, I bought more leeks to add to the Cock - a - Leekie Soup I am making tomorrow, also sausages and streaky bacon from a wonderful piggery place, just down the road. Then it was on to the stall where I could get lamb chops followed by the fish stall for a salmon steak. To cap it all, we sat down in the local park and had an ice cream cone.
I think it is easier to go behind anyone rather than ahead, when we can't go side by side (when I am on my scooter) as it is very easy for me to match speeds that way.
I have now made chicken liver pate, put it into three dishes and frozen two, putting the other in the fridge. I have also frozen the sausages, divided into portions of three and two double loin chops.
It was really good to have TBSITW there to show me a better route and to show me that I am able to go to the farmers market on my scooter on my own (though it will be better when I get the saddle bag for the back (not to mention the stick holder!!!)
I am going to go to the Church tomorrow and look for help to get into the body of the Church.
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Saturday, 11 April 2009
Friday, 10 April 2009
An Excellent Day
Today dearest daughter came over and walked me to the dental hygienist, and walked me home afterwards. This was a big achievement as I had never walked that far up the hill before. She pointed out two other dropped edges giving a way to avoid that rather nasty crossing.
We then went out for a walk together, me in Scoot, she on foot. It is really quite easy to match her walking pace. Because she can walk beside me, we can have a grand blether.
She was looking for new jeans, so we went to Marks and Spencer, of course I had a look too and wondered if I would fit into a size 18 now that I have lost some weight, so I took a pair of size 18 (turn away, all you skinny folk) and tried them on. Lo and behold, they fastened. DD came and looked and we both agreed it would be worthwhile trying a size 16 . I tried a 16 long and they fitted - A MARVEL!, but sadly they had no 16 short, but I was able to order them - in Tuesday. You will appreciate what a miracle this is as I have been wearing elastic waisted pull-ons for quite some time now.
Younger son has been unwell again. It is always a worry as he is living with only 1 donated kidney. After a week of feeling most unwell, he is now on the mend.
We then went out for a walk together, me in Scoot, she on foot. It is really quite easy to match her walking pace. Because she can walk beside me, we can have a grand blether.
She was looking for new jeans, so we went to Marks and Spencer, of course I had a look too and wondered if I would fit into a size 18 now that I have lost some weight, so I took a pair of size 18 (turn away, all you skinny folk) and tried them on. Lo and behold, they fastened. DD came and looked and we both agreed it would be worthwhile trying a size 16 . I tried a 16 long and they fitted - A MARVEL!, but sadly they had no 16 short, but I was able to order them - in Tuesday. You will appreciate what a miracle this is as I have been wearing elastic waisted pull-ons for quite some time now.
Younger son has been unwell again. It is always a worry as he is living with only 1 donated kidney. After a week of feeling most unwell, he is now on the mend.
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Another Expedition
I had a Tesco delivery this morning, which contained a substitute for Dry Martini of Tesco's own brand. Of course, that went back as I consider it disgusting.
So off in the buggy as the sun was shining (cold, stiff breeze, mind you) so off to Somerfields for the real McCoy.
After that to Williamsons for some artificial flowers to put in my bedroom window.
I had spotted Optical Express on my way in so returned there and asked if I could have my eyes tested as I had just had a reminder from their branch in big city as it is a year since my last test.
Needed new reading glasses as mine were damaged in one of my falls, so asked for "cheap and cheerful".
First pair, £199.
No, absolutely not.
£79.
No.
£59.
Why not £49 as advertised?
Oh, she was trying to get more flattering ones.
These are reading glasses, for goodness sake. I live on my own and no one else sees them. Even if they did, I wouldn't care.
So, at last, £49.
Result!
After having to ask someone to move his van, parked on the pavement and to move a signboard also blocking the way, home safe and Scoot safely parked. Getting better at this.
So off in the buggy as the sun was shining (cold, stiff breeze, mind you) so off to Somerfields for the real McCoy.
After that to Williamsons for some artificial flowers to put in my bedroom window.
I had spotted Optical Express on my way in so returned there and asked if I could have my eyes tested as I had just had a reminder from their branch in big city as it is a year since my last test.
Needed new reading glasses as mine were damaged in one of my falls, so asked for "cheap and cheerful".
First pair, £199.
No, absolutely not.
£79.
No.
£59.
Why not £49 as advertised?
Oh, she was trying to get more flattering ones.
These are reading glasses, for goodness sake. I live on my own and no one else sees them. Even if they did, I wouldn't care.
So, at last, £49.
Result!
After having to ask someone to move his van, parked on the pavement and to move a signboard also blocking the way, home safe and Scoot safely parked. Getting better at this.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
The Scooter!
Today my scooter arrived after what seems like an age but is in fact much sooner than I expected.
First of all another demo and the answering of many questions, then another supervised short drive (glad of his support).
Then I was on my own.
So, off up the town to Marks and Spencer.
Seeing the Big Issue seller held the door to the shopping centre, I felt honour bound to buy one.
Then off to the other end of the centre to see what Somerfields was like before I went back to Marks and Spencer where I had lunch and bought some socks and a new shirt.
After that to WH Smith for a New Home card for brother's son. Of course, with Easter and Mothers' Day, there were none, but found a pretty picture of a house standing in a field of lavender.
Before returning home I went to the Church to check on the way round the back (nae probs.) and timed the journey home to know when I need to leave tomorrow.
Then back home and drove into my sitting room.
Decided I wanted to be facing out the way.
This involved quite a bit of (manual) manoeuvrings, but made it in the end.
Phew!
First of all another demo and the answering of many questions, then another supervised short drive (glad of his support).
Then I was on my own.
So, off up the town to Marks and Spencer.
Seeing the Big Issue seller held the door to the shopping centre, I felt honour bound to buy one.
Then off to the other end of the centre to see what Somerfields was like before I went back to Marks and Spencer where I had lunch and bought some socks and a new shirt.
After that to WH Smith for a New Home card for brother's son. Of course, with Easter and Mothers' Day, there were none, but found a pretty picture of a house standing in a field of lavender.
Before returning home I went to the Church to check on the way round the back (nae probs.) and timed the journey home to know when I need to leave tomorrow.
Then back home and drove into my sitting room.
Decided I wanted to be facing out the way.
This involved quite a bit of (manual) manoeuvrings, but made it in the end.
Phew!
Friday, 20 March 2009
Breaking News
Just had a phone call from the Motability man.
My new scooter arrives tomorrow.
Look out world!
My new scooter arrives tomorrow.
Look out world!
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Church and the Scooter
This morning I moved the OT trolley back to the living room (I really need it) and moved a dining room chair through to use to stand the modem and so on.
Later, TBSITW came and collected me and took me to Church, entering via the vestry to collect my hymn book and to find out how to get there by scooter. The poor minister didn't get his coffee either.
While I was in Church TBSITW sussed out the route for me and then drove me home.
As well as bringing me the bread I had asked for, she brought an AMAZING gift - a bottle of Molton Brown's Refreshing shower gel. Now we both love their Naran ji products, but were disappointed to find they did not make a shower gel in naran ji. However, a sniff at the bottle makes it out to be a very close approximation.
She really is The Best.
Later, TBSITW came and collected me and took me to Church, entering via the vestry to collect my hymn book and to find out how to get there by scooter. The poor minister didn't get his coffee either.
While I was in Church TBSITW sussed out the route for me and then drove me home.
As well as bringing me the bread I had asked for, she brought an AMAZING gift - a bottle of Molton Brown's Refreshing shower gel. Now we both love their Naran ji products, but were disappointed to find they did not make a shower gel in naran ji. However, a sniff at the bottle makes it out to be a very close approximation.
She really is The Best.
Monday, 9 March 2009
Phew!
This morning TBSITW collected me to take me to the District General Hospital to see the consultant neurologist. It was a very good, productive consultation.
We then went on for her to do a little shopping at Homebase, but later frustrated at the animal feed place as it didn't open till ten.
Back to the ranch for a cup of tea then off to the surgery for a repeat blood test. The nursing sister did a good job of accessing a vein.
Home again where I was dropped off in time for lunch.
This afternoon the motability scooter man called and identified a scooter to fit my small space. He did all the paperwork and will return with one to try on Friday. He does all the contact work with Motability, so I just have to wait. Lead time about 10 days!
I phoned Bethany Trust and they are delighted to uplift my chest of drawers and computer desk. They too are coming on Friday......
After all this I had a cup of tea with the Scrabble players.
We then went on for her to do a little shopping at Homebase, but later frustrated at the animal feed place as it didn't open till ten.
Back to the ranch for a cup of tea then off to the surgery for a repeat blood test. The nursing sister did a good job of accessing a vein.
Home again where I was dropped off in time for lunch.
This afternoon the motability scooter man called and identified a scooter to fit my small space. He did all the paperwork and will return with one to try on Friday. He does all the contact work with Motability, so I just have to wait. Lead time about 10 days!
I phoned Bethany Trust and they are delighted to uplift my chest of drawers and computer desk. They too are coming on Friday......
After all this I had a cup of tea with the Scrabble players.
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