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Jaquaia
17-12-20, 09:29 AM
Go to the login page and reset password from underneath the login boxes. A lot of people on my course found that far easier. Make sure you're using the email you signed up with too and not your PI. There's a few people who ended up locked out yesterday, and on a deadline day for us too! If that doesn't help then I'm afraid it's waiting for IT to answer. It's a pain in the arse!
Go to the login page and reset password from underneath the login boxes. A lot of people on my course found that far easier. Make sure you're using the email you signed up with too and not your PI. There's a few people who ended up locked out yesterday, and on a deadline day for us too! If that doesn't help then I'm afraid it's waiting for IT to answer. It's a pain in the arse!I'll give it a go Jaq...thanks a lot. Do you still put in the username before resetting under the boxes?...mine is jd2****
EVERYONE....thanks for your lovely posts...I've just been for a walk in the sunshine and feeling a bit better. Guess what? The doorbell rang and standing at the door was a neighbour who lives on the corner - don't know them well - he handed me my Amazon parcel! He's had it since Monday!! oh come ON! I'm sure if it was all of you (it would be ME) you'd nip 25 yards and knock on the door on the same day it arrived!! Now I feel bad:s....bu**er! So when another lot arrive today (rather IF) I shall hand it back. It beggars belief!
I've been talking to Ian about my thyroid. We're wondering about having my blood tested by a lab or a place where they specialise in thyroid tests. NHS do a good job but they only test for certain things as it's too costly to test the other part. As you can guess...I don't understand the thyroid lingo but apparently there is an extra test. It makes such a difference - as you all know - between feeling fine and feeling bloody miserable!
Jaquaia
17-12-20, 10:24 AM
I just used my email address Flo
And don't feel bad! I'd take it round as soon as I knew they were home if I took a neighbours parcel in!
I just used my email address Flo
And don't feel bad! I'd take it round as soon as I knew they were home if I took a neighbours parcel in! I don't feel so bad now...thanks love, I'll try OU again before I go outside and reverse over my laptop!!
(devil)...won't be long..just going out to reverse over my laptop!!
Oh no! Don't reverse over your laptop... We'd miss you!
I take parcels over asap too!
We can still keep in touch! I've got a carrier pigeon!!
Well folks I'm going to sign off for now and say hello tomorrow. Have a peaceful and happy evening lovelies and try to have the best day that you can tomorrow. Lots of love to you all.xxxxx(Kiss)
Night lovely, sleep tight. Hope Santa makes it to yours xx
Merry Christmas everyone......have a great day! Speak later.....luvya XXXXX
Jaquaia
25-12-20, 11:12 AM
Merry Christmas!!!
OldMike
27-12-20, 10:03 AM
Merry Xmas and a happy New Year to you Flo and Ian (party)
How are you doing Flo? Good Christmas?
Merry Xmas and a happy New Year to you Flo and Ian (party)Thank you Mike...and the same to you!
How are you doing Flo? Good Christmas?Ok thanks Suzi....we just pleased ourselves, ate too much watched some tv and facetimed the kids. I'm sure it was better than a lot of folk had. What about you?...good to have all the kids at home eh? x
That sounds like a perfect way to spend Christmas 2020 style!
We had a lovely day thanks!
Good morning Flo, its been way to long since an update on your thread has happened. And reading your posts is one of the treats of my day. With the way you write and your great way of seeing things.
I hope you and your family are ok (panda)
Morning Mira, Yes, it's been a while since I've posted anything on my own thread, but there's not a lot going on worth mentioning at the moment with lockdown and everything. But it's lovely to see you posting. You always have lovely things to say considering that you aren't feeling great at the moment. It's so important that we all keep in touch with each other especially during these difficult times. Yes, the family is ok thank you..they're all getting on with things a day at a time. We shall talk later.xx
How are the kids/grandkids coping with lockdown?
How's Ian?
Jaquaia
06-01-21, 10:22 AM
How's the course going Flo?
How's the course going Flo?Ok thanks Jaq.....I'm doing The Blues at the moment. Done 2 TMA's now and results in the 60's so I'm not put off yet! Watch this space....(giggle)
How are the kids/grandkids coping with lockdown?
How's Ian? All ok thanks suzi...spoke to Zoe and the kids yesterday afternoon. Zoe is still working and the kids are spending their time between their mum and dad. Tesco are still delivering!!
Well done on the 60's grades! That's brilliant!
Glad things are going well for Zoe love.
Jaquaia
06-01-21, 12:05 PM
Brilliant!
OldMike
07-01-21, 10:00 AM
Ok thanks Jaq.....I'm doing The Blues at the moment. Done 2 TMA's now and results in the 60's so I'm not put off yet! Watch this space....(giggle)
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Not sure what any of that means but if it floats your boat then that's all that matters :)
Jaquaia
07-01-21, 10:04 AM
TMAs are tutor-marked assignments. The OU uses the full 100% for marks unlike brick unis, so marks in the 60s are really good and grades tend to go up as you get more used to assignments!
Sorry Mike..I should have explained that! But Jaq has explained it so eloquently!!;)...You okay Mike?(bear)
A little bit of sad news.....dear little Fluff has been put to sleep. She hasn't been herself for a few weeks now, and we noticed that she was really light weight, not eating, and sleeping a lot. This morning when I got up it was as much as she could do to raise her little head. So Ian and I decided that it might be time. We know she was at least 14-15. Anyway Ian phoned the vet and took her in to check her over and she said that her kidneys were very small and hard, she'd lost one and a half pounds over the past three weeks and her spleen was enlarged. She was a very poorly little soul. Anyway I hope she's in pussy heaven now. All the time we had her she had never extended a claw in nastiness and was the most loving and beautiful little cat we've ever had. ;(
Jaquaia
08-01-21, 04:43 PM
I'm so sorry Flo! Make time you give yourself time to grieve (panda)
A little bit of sad news.....dear little Fluff has been put to sleep. She hasn't been herself for a few weeks now, and we noticed that she was really light weight, not eating, and sleeping a lot. This morning when I got up it was as much as she could do to raise her little head. So Ian and I decided that it might be time. We know she was at least 14-15. Anyway Ian phoned the vet and took her in to check her over and she said that her kidneys were very small and hard, she'd lost one and a half pounds over the past three weeks and her spleen was enlarged. She was a very poorly little soul. Anyway I hope she's in pussy heaven now. All the time we had her she had never extended a claw in nastiness and was the most loving and beautiful little cat we've ever had. ;(
Aw Flo, I'm so sorry for your loss lovely. RIP Fluff. She'll be at Rainbow Bridge waiting for you... It sounds like you've done the kindest thing possible for her.
Strugglingmum
08-01-21, 05:38 PM
I am so so sorry Flo. The loss of a furbaby is always a heartbreak. Sounds like you did the best for her and she went peacefully. Sending lots of love. Xx(panda)
Aww, thanks all ..your comments mean a lot. It's always hard to make a decision to end the life of a furry member of the family. I could have made excuses and played down her condition and made excuses not to put her to sleep, but then I'd have been doing it for me not for her. It would have been wrong to prolong her suffering. Anyway......I can smell lamb chops! Tonight I've decided we're having syrup sponge and custard for pud...the almost perfect comfort food..blow the calories. Have a nice evening allxxx
I completely agree about knowing when it's time. I wish we had the same option for people tbh..
Pud sounds delicious! Nom!
Stella180
08-01-21, 06:48 PM
Sorry to hear about the loss of your furry friend.
I am so sorry Flo. Be nice to all at home. Loss is never easy.
Oh hunni, I’m so sorry. But you’re right, it has to be a decision made for them, not us. - hard as that is (panda)
Sorry to hear about the loss of your furry friend.Thanks Stella.
I am so sorry Flo. Be nice to all at home. Loss is never easy.Thank you Mira
Oh hunni, I’m so sorry. But you’re right, it has to be a decision made for them, not us. - hard as that is (panda) It's what my SIL (ex nurse) would call 'it's good medicine'. Thy will be done...not mine.
OldMike
09-01-21, 09:06 AM
Sorry Mike..I should have explained that! But Jaq has explained it so eloquently!!;)...You okay Mike?(bear)
Yup I'm okay Flo it is good to see you enjoying your OU courses (bear)
I'm so sorry to hear about Fluff you gave her a good life (panda)
Thanks Mike. We didn't really know how old she was - or Fang for that matter - we've had them for about 12 or so years and didn't know their age at the beginning. But yes she had a good life.
How are you both today love?
Hi suzi...we're both fine thanks. No regrets about putting Fluff out of her misery. We obviously miss her, especially in the morning but it's something we'll get our heads around, it just take time. Thanks for asking. How is your lovely tribe?
Much love hunni, it's so horrible...
We're all OK thanks in our own sweet ways lol
Flo's thread is looking a bit grim! .....I wanna tell you a storrrry!....Can't remember if I mentioned it but we have new broadband provider...Sky. It does our calls too. ...Anyway....the internet went down for nearly 12 hours on Saturday and I had to get NDN to send an email to Zoe and cuzz who lives on her own in case they tried to ring...blah..blah...blah.....after ten minutes YES ten minutes folks, to a sky tecky on a one bar signal on mobile phone, he talked us through various things without success then said he'll have someone come out this morning. The internet came back on in the meantime, but we didn't cancel the engineer as it may happen again. They duly arrived at 09.30 (same blokes that installed it)...they checked some things and said the interruption may have been caused by sudden low temperatures (grey box outside). Oh COME ONNN!! So I said to him: 'So everybody that lives in Alaska and Russia doesn't have any internet then during the winter??!!!....no comment....so they decided to go up the pole up the road. Sure enough, there was a loose connection and after half an hour at the dizzying height of 10 feet they came back with the good news! All is now well (fingers crossed). I wanted to check my broadband speed without going through silly sites ...tapping this and that ....no to cookies....want all your info.....etc. etc. (couldn't remember what Nigel my poota man went into) so he told me what to tap in and it was immediate results...no tapping in anything! He uses it for his (Sky man) anyway, we've gone from 7Mbps to 71Mbps and Flo is now a happy bunny.
And the rest of you are either bored stiff or asleep...but I just had to tell someone!!!
Jaquaia
25-01-21, 12:46 PM
We're with BT and often get 4mbps. If I have a tutorial no one else can use the internet half the time!
YAY! Round here so many people have problem with sky, but virgin is the worst as they use the old NTL cables which were pants then and are still pants. We're with BT too as they seem the most stable around us.
So glad you're all back online! :)
Yes! I can relate to that! It's a pain in the butt isn't it? It turned out that we were paying too much for our package and weren't getting what we were entitled to. Netflix was impossible, the little red circle just kept going around and a 'trying again' display was there all the time. When we told Sky about it they looked into it and offered Fibre plus the installation free including free phone calls. We have a very cheeky friend that barters with them and gets ridiculous prices for his own packages...they'll do almost anything to avoid losing a customer. Half the time people are paying far too much for what they get Living rurally has it's downside doesn't it?
Virgin have just laid fibre in our area, apparently there’s something wrong with the angle of tubing that went into our house so they need to get the construction team in to dig it up and replace (nope, I’ve no idea either). We’ve been with Sky for years but they won’t be getting fibre anytime soon and our broadband speed is ridiculously poor. Patience, Paula;)
Jaquaia
25-01-21, 02:25 PM
Apparently KCOM are the best in the village. It's just novel for me to have a choice of provider!
Not heard of them before!
Stella180
25-01-21, 03:20 PM
KCOM is the Betamax of telecommunications :P
Betamax???....what's Betamax??(rofl)
Strugglingmum
25-01-21, 06:23 PM
I'm with sky too Flo. I'm too lazy to swap!
So far so good SM! At least it's fast. Do you know that if I wanted to email photos to friends etc. it would lethargically manage one photo at a time!!! It was so frustrating.
Jaquaia
26-01-21, 08:32 AM
KCOM is Hulls own telephone company. You can't have anything else wired in Hull, you only get choice if you go wireless and they're rubbish.
OldMike
26-01-21, 09:45 AM
I'm with BT which seems okay *fingers crossed* there's a Virgin laid up our street (giggle), I'll rephrase that virgin cables have been installed up our street, I decided to stick with BT Infinity. Glad t'internet is all systems go for you Flo.
(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) Mike...
Mike!.....what are you LIKE!!!(rofl)
Strugglingmum
27-01-21, 07:50 AM
We dont have any virgins in the countryside.
(rofl) lack of any other entertainment SM?
We dont have any virgins in the countryside.
Sooooooo many comments, so little time....
Is there such a thing as a 'born again virgin'? only I might be a potential candidate!(angel)
If you're American then yes apparently there is.....
Stella180
28-01-21, 11:28 AM
I’m a born again virgin.
OldMike
28-01-21, 11:34 AM
This thread is virgin on the ridiculous ;)
How are you this January morn Flo.
Hahahaha! See? sorry for late replies folks...I was up to my neck in sequins and knitting needles trying to get a cardi finished and did very little else. I'm ok thanks Mike...got a bit of a problem though. One of the neighbours has a new ginger Tom cat and it keeps coming into our cat flap and terrorising Fang..I found it in Ian's bat cave when i got up and it made a quick escape, now Fang is hiding and doesn't want to eat. It's a damn nuisance.
Oh poor Fang......
Did you finish the cardi? Photo?
Strugglingmum
29-01-21, 08:07 AM
Oh dear. Poor Fang. Sounds like a certain ginger tom needs a few squirts of water to make your place less enticing.
My friend has a cat that's a wanderer. Her neighbours frequently send her photos of her cat lounging or roaming their houses. She has a Instagram full of. My cat, not my house photos.
Did you get the cardi finished?? I'm still procrastinating
Poor Fang! Definitely try a water pistol. Then the little thing won't want to come in and Fang can have their full domain back!
Cardi with sequins? Sounds fabulous!
OldMike
29-01-21, 11:05 PM
Aren't there cat flaps which only open when a cat wearing a special collar approaches?
Sequins and glitter now you're talking that's what I call a card :)
Oh dear. Poor Fang. Sounds like a certain ginger tom needs a few squirts of water to make your place less enticing.
My friend has a cat that's a wanderer. Her neighbours frequently send her photos of her cat lounging or roaming their houses. She has a Instagram full of. My cat, not my house photos.
Did you get the cardi finished?? I'm still procrastinatingYes, cardi finished just needs pressing.Hmm..done the squirty water thing but didn't have much impact grrr...
Poor Fang! Definitely try a water pistol. Then the little thing won't want to come in and Fang can have their full domain back! It's a weird looking thing. I've just unblocked the catflap and she (Fang) shot out for a wee!
Cardi with sequins? Sounds fabulous!
Aren't there cat flaps which only open when a cat wearing a special collar approaches?
Sequins and glitter now you're talking that's what I call a card :)Yes Mike you can get special collars, a neighbour in Scotland had one but after a few days it stopped working! Yes the sequins add a bit of bling for a blingy 9 year old.
What's that??...where do you get them?(giggle)
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9359666
And look at the model name!
Strugglingmum
31-01-21, 09:32 AM
(rofl) perfect Paula!!
OldMike
31-01-21, 09:36 AM
Is nerfing cats even legal well that's enerf of that.
Strugglingmum
31-01-21, 09:38 AM
Flo a big super soaker water gun.
After a few soaking he wont be so keen, it will take a few times to learn. If you can actually catch him coming in the flap even better.
Supersoaker or nerf gun should work!
How are you today?
Supersoaker or nerf gun should work!
How are you today?Not too bad suzi thanks....a little worried as Zoe has her op tomorrow morning. We spoke yesterday and reassured her and said that she has nothing to worry about. Still, when it's one of your kids you wish you could have it done for them. I'm sure she'll be fine and it's only a short op. so it won't take long. She said she'll phone me when it's all done. They've said it might be an idea to bring an overnight bag just in case as it's not as if she lives around the corner. We'll see....she has to be in the hospital by 8am. I'll let you know how she is.
Tomorrow? That's come around fast.... Wish her well from me x
Thanks.....they cancelled it once, then they sent her a letter with tomorrows date. She had her pre-op assessment on Friday...a lot of faffing about, but hoping she can get her life back to normal after tomorrow and a few days rest.
Hope it helps her so much x
Crossing everything she’s calm tomorrow - and you (panda)
Strugglingmum
31-01-21, 03:32 PM
Thinking of you both for tomorrow. Xx
Thanks all for your good wishes. I'll let you know how she gets on.xxx
Morning Flo, how are you love?
Strugglingmum
01-02-21, 09:17 AM
Breathing deeply and distracting this morning?? (panda)
OldMike
01-02-21, 10:48 AM
Sending all my love to you Flo and Zoe (panda)
PHEWWWW!.....she's home again! All is well folks thank you...she got to the hospital at 8am...the 'team' came to see her at 08.30am. She messaged to say she was second in theatre. Heard no more, then at 10.30 she messaged to say it was all over. She was only down for half an hour. No grogginess or pain and she was having a cup of tea. Little gremlin has gone! Consultant came to see her at 2pm to sign her out. The nurses got her to ask Hec to come to the ward and pick her up, but not before a nurse had to go down to theatre to fetch her shoes!!!(rofl) she forgot to take her slippers! She has just messaged to say that she's at home with Hec being waited on hand and foot. She'll phone tomorrow afternoon to tell me all. Bless her. Many thanks for your support guys....and one of these for Mike (panda)
Stella180
01-02-21, 05:06 PM
I’m glad it went well for her. Has she got a little bell to summon her man slave while she convalesces?
That's brilliant news! Well done to her!
Jaquaia
01-02-21, 06:03 PM
Brilliant news!
Strugglingmum
01-02-21, 06:17 PM
Hats great news Flo. Huge relief for you both. Xx
Thanks everyone! I got 2 photos from her ...not her face....one with a slice of pizza in her hand..then another one with a glass of wine!..
She's a tart!!!(rofl)
Stella180
01-02-21, 08:44 PM
Haha good for her, she deserves a treat.
Strugglingmum
01-02-21, 09:18 PM
Thanks everyone! I got 2 photos from her ...not her face....one with a slice of pizza in her hand..then another one with a glass of wine!..
She's a tart!!!(rofl)
She's got her head screwed on right!!
OldMike
02-02-21, 09:22 AM
Right back at you Flo and Zoe (panda) glad all went well.
So glad it was a pizza and wine night! She deserves it!
Got a phone call from the surgery inviting us to go and have our jabs so going in the morning at 9am (Saturday).(y)
Yes..I'm pleased! It's a step in the right direction for us all isn't it? Btw....was talking to a neighbour who told me that her daughter who lives in London has already been offered a C vaccination....she's 45! They seem to be cooking with gas in London!!
They need to be, it’s been horrific there
We're just outside London and hoping they're moving as fast here....
OldMike
14-02-21, 11:34 AM
That's good Flo as by now you've been jabbed (nod)
Yesterday I felt really cold but then it was really miserable out anyway so didn't get my usual exercise. Instead I slobbed out on the settee with cross stitch which didn't help. But all in all not bad at all. A few of the neighbours who had their jab the same day felt cold too. Anyway, I've had a good night and it's 9degC out instead of -5degC so feeling a lot better thanks. Got some baking to do today for the shop which will keep me amused for a bit.
You ok suzi and Mike?
What’s the cross stitch you’re doing?
Are you still making cakes and sandwiches?
How are you feeling today? Less cold I hope love.
OldMike
15-02-21, 11:29 AM
Yep I'm fine Flo at least the frost has gone yipee I hate slippy pavements :)
What’s the cross stitch you’re doing?Last year I bought a six pack birthday card kit with envelopes etc. with cats on and each one is different. I'm making one for my cousin.
Are you still making cakes and sandwiches?
How are you feeling today? Less cold I hope love.Not sandwiches suzi but making quite a few cakes every week and some different stuff to make a change. I'm less cold and I went for a walk this morning and it felt like summer compared to last week!
Yep I'm fine Flo at least the frost has gone yipee I hate slippy pavements :)So do I! Our gaarden path is on an incline so we have to be mega careful. At least we can get out eh?
Are you still enjoying the cakes and things?
So glad it's safer to get out and about love. Walking anywhere nice?
Don't mind doing them suzi and it's good pocket money! Plenty of country lanes to amble along and massive tractors to avoid.(giggle)
Hi folks.....crikey it's been ages since I posted on my thread so thought I'd better do something about it. Nothing much to report from here. I've been just about coping from day to day and trying to keep myself busy. I've started yet another diet and this time I'm getting results! I go for a walk everyday and still doing cakes. This is where it gets sad.......I'm waiting on some Angora rabbit yarn from China. They don't kill the rabbits by the way otherwise I wouldn't buy it, they let their fur grow then brush the fur out. So I'm looking for vintage patterns so I can knit something up. You can't buy it in Britain anymore..I shall make a sweater for mini me. I'm about to embark on another OU essay. They're getting harder all the time but it will test the old grey cells. Other than that I haven't much to say. It's a case of same s**t different day! I've decided that when the travel ban is over I shall go and stay with Zoe for a while it'll do me and Ian good to have a break from each other. Anyway..have a good day all and lots of love...xxx
Strugglingmum
04-03-21, 09:50 AM
Bet you can't wait to visit Zoe and spend some time with them all.
Good luck with the essay.
Aww I bet Zoe is very excited about that - maybe I should suggest the same for my mum :)
Are you and Ian OK? I bet you'll be thrilled to spend time with Zoe and co and they'll love having you around to spoil them!
Have you seen Ravelry? (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns) it has so many patterns from vintage to modern and everything in the middle ;)
What's the diet?
Jaquaia
04-03-21, 10:52 AM
Good luck with the essay! I wish my next assignment was an essay, I have to write a formulation report!
Bet you can't wait to visit Zoe and spend some time with them all.
Good luck with the essay.Thank you SM...no, I can't wait to see them all, they can't wait to see me either...I'll be cooking all the dinners! But I love doing all that..it's so good to be needed.
Aww I bet Zoe is very excited about that - maybe I should suggest the same for my mum :)
Are you and Ian OK? I bet you'll be thrilled to spend time with Zoe and co and they'll love having you around to spoil them! I love spoiling them Suzi it's what being a mum and Nan is all about.
Have you seen Ravelry? (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns) it has so many patterns from vintage to modern and everything in the middle ;) Ooh! I shall look at that...
What's the diet?The diet? I've sewn my gob shut!!(rofl)....no, cutting out fat, bix, cake, bread, eating a lot of fish and leafy veg. also I like brown rice - in a packet 2 mins in the microwave - trying not to eat choc which is my go to antidepressant!
Good luck with the essay! I wish my next assignment was an essay, I have to write a formulation report!Thanks Jaq. Wtf is a formulation report??!! Rather you than me...but you've done amazingly well so far so reason to believe you'll do well with the report. I'm doing Gothic architecture!
Oops sorry Paula...don't know where it went but yes, that's a good idea..go and stay with mum for a while. Catch up and have a damn good laugh.
Sounds like fun times are to be had ahead love...
Jaquaia
04-03-21, 01:46 PM
Thanks Jaq. Wtf is a formulation report??!! Rather you than me...but you've done amazingly well so far so reason to believe you'll do well with the report. I'm doing Gothic architecture!
No idea! Not worked it out yet! Something to do with recommending treatment and working out causes. Ooh! That sounds interesting!
Good luck with it, I don't think I could get my head around that one! But all the same, a very worthwhile subject.
OldMike
04-03-21, 03:13 PM
Staying with Zoe sounds a good option.
The angora rabbit wool are you knitting little coats for some little shorn angora rabbits who may be a tad cold (giggle)
Staying with Zoe sounds a good option.
The angora rabbit wool are you knitting little coats for some little shorn angora rabbits who may be a tad cold (giggle)
How did you know that Mike?? All well your end?
How are you and yours love?
All ok thanks suzi.....spoke to Jay yesterday...he just wants to start golfing again! Zoe's feeling fine as are all the grandkids, Ian's ok. Can't ask for more than that really. I'm trying to keep busy with a daily routine. A day at a time...hope all of yours are well too.x
Si feels the same as your Jay - he’s literally counting down the days (as am I, gets him out of the house for a few hours ;))
Si feels the same as your Jay - he’s literally counting down the days (as am I, gets him out of the house for a few hours ;))
Haha! That's Jay's wife's sentiments exactly. He said that he's going to have a concentrated few hours at the driving range before he meets his mates so he doesn't lose his 'golf cred!'
I just don't see the attraction in golf lol Why ruin a lovely walk?
We're trying to get ready to back to school here love. Coronavirus tests on Monday (obv 1 at 930 and 1 at 1205) then school on Tuesday.. I know it's stupid but I'm going to miss them. I know it's been a horrible time, but I love having my babies home!
So glad that Zoe, Jay and the babies are all good.
I don't see the attraction either suzi! I used to caddy for my dad and pick up balls etc., to me it's like watching paint dry!!! Yaawwwnnn!
Of course you're going to miss your babes, I would in your position..in fact Zoe misses Jen terribly...she's back in Primary but Dan who is schooling from home could be a few weeks off from going back. Don't know what plan Knickerless Splurgeon has yet!
OldMike
07-03-21, 08:25 AM
I'm not a golf fan either some don't even get exercise by walking they just trundle along in their golf buggies ^)
Knickerless Splurgeon that's a good 'un (rofl) thanks for brightening my day Flo you're the best :)
Knickerless Splurgen? That made me spray tea everywhere!
Stella180
07-03-21, 11:00 AM
Aka Jimmy Krankie. I still laugh at the pic of her with her mum who looked like an Elton John tribute act lol
Hahaha! I'm trying to envisage the Elton Joh tribute act!!!
It’s been a while Flo, how are you?
Hi Paula....well, I've done something to my back - don't know how - it attacks at night and subsides during the day. Maybe I've twisted it, but if it's no better by Monday I shall ring the Dr. as it's been like it for a week now. Also, I've had another thyroid test done as the last one wasn't definitive. They took blood on Thursday just gone. I've been stable for years (I'm Hypo) but I'm feeling really sluggish, and my legs are like lead....I may well be undercooked so we'll see. I'm doing a lot of knitting and slobbing a bit more than usual. But other than that I'm ok except for being on a diet of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen!(giggle) So I'm a bit quiet at the moment...apologies all for not posting as much as usual but I send my love.(hi)(Kiss)(Kiss)(Kiss)
Definitely get your back checked out love! Back pain is horrible...
You could try getting Ian to rub tiger balm or hemp cream into your back (and then wrap it up warmly)... But be careful the red one is stronger, but stains everything it touches! :)
Thanks suzi...I'll give it a try....anything's worth a try!!
Stella180
13-03-21, 07:05 PM
I’ve got an infrared head lamp. You can pick one up on Amazon for as little as £20
I’ve got an infrared head lamp. You can pick one up on Amazon for as little as £20
Thanks love....never thought of infrared...I'll have a look today.
OldMike
14-03-21, 09:49 AM
Some people rely on heat for bad backs others cold a bag of frozen peas eeps applied to the the area, I think rest helps a lot though.
I'll send these right back at you Flo (bear) (Kiss) (panda)
We used to have a bag of frozen peas in the freezer that was Dad's Back Peas! :)
I'm going to phone the surgery as soon as they open this morning to get an appointment....I'll let you know how I get on.
Oh no! I hate you're in pain, but I'm glad you're going to see the Dr about it. Let us know what they say?
I got an appointment with my doctor at 11am this morning.....she rang at 08.45 so I could give her the lowdown. Apparently my Throid results came back normal! Anyway, she spent 25 minutes giving me a thorough going over ....examined my back, abdomen, liver area and everything else. She thinks that the pain I'm having is muscular and has given me Naproxen plus Omeprazole. She said definitely NOT to take Panadol Extra as it contains caffeine! She feels that the reason I'm feeling tired/exhausted and lead legged is because of the interrupted and very little sleep I'm getting. Tbh, these days my pain threshold is low and I tend to throw anything I can down my throat to get rid of it!! Anyway, she said that if after a week or so I still have the pain I'm to let her know and we'll go down another route and do more tests - I hope it doesn't come to that! - . So basically that's that......so I'll keep you updated. Thanks for asking it's lovely to know that people who care!.....I've decided that in my next life I'm coming back as a much loved dog!!(giggle)
So glad that you've had a good going over and that she listened to you properly. Naproxen is a good one but make sure you take the omeprazole too love.
Strugglingmum
15-03-21, 04:43 PM
I'm glad you got see so quickly and thoroughly!.
Hopefully the Naproxen does the job. Here's to better sleep too! We all know how important that sleep is for our MH never mind anything else.
Thanks suzi and SM......I shall be a good girl and take my medicine as directed! I hope the Naproxen works as I'm looking forward to a de cent night's sleep! You're absolutely right about good sleep being essential for MH....I'm useless and ratty without sleep! I'll let you know how I get on.xxx
Naproxen is helping my mum ( her discs are so eroded she’s got vertebrae bone on bone) , so hopefully it’ll help you too. Big hugs, lovely
Naproxen is great, just take it as directed love...
OldMike
20-03-21, 04:53 PM
Glad you got something for the pain Flo, in my next life I'm coming back as a CAT after all cats have nine lives, I'm no fool (giggle)
Afore I go these are for you Flo (bear) (panda)
Stella180
20-03-21, 06:00 PM
Cats also regularly get run over by cars and locked in sheds with sharp tools cos they snuck in undetected so those nine lives can potentially get used up pretty quick.
Not always... Normally they live long and happy lives being worshipped and adored!
Hi folks....just a quick update. Back problem still not good. Naproxen didn't work. Dr phoned Hospital on Friday and asked Orthopaedic consultant if he'd see me and if I could have an MRI. They were waiting for me in A&E when I arrived. After a short while I saw a nurse who gave me a bladder scan as I can't wee properly! Anyway I saw consultant and he gave me another going over and rectal exam.....third middle finger this week!! An hour later I was wheeled down to MRI suite..the deed was done. Saw Consultant (Just call me Paul!) told me nothing sinister was going on that they could find...could be bad spasms or a bit of arthritis (?) He gave me Co-Codamol plus Diazepam to relax the muscles. Night before last I slept like a top, first uninterrupted sleep in 11 days. However now I have urine retention and emptying in dribs and drabs!! Kept me awake a lot last night I'm thinking of going to A&E today to ask for a self catheterisation thingy - had one after my V hysterectomy years ago. I'm still very wobbly on my feet. Having a chest x-Ray on Thursday, and blood tests sometime this week. It's all a damn pain...wish I had a clue what was going on. Can bad muscle spasms cause all this? Anyway, have a good day and I'll get back when I can. Lots of love to you all.xxxx:s
Oh hunni, I’m sorry (panda) what a nightmare. Definitely, definitely talk to/see someone ASAP about the urine retention, that can’t go on .......
OldMike
21-03-21, 09:19 AM
Flo you're really going through it at the moment, hope they can sort it soon (bear) (panda)
Stella180
21-03-21, 09:28 AM
I thought when you sold your body to science they would wait til you died before carrying out tests. You must feel like a white mouse at the moment.
Strugglingmum
21-03-21, 09:39 AM
If the muscles in your back are swollen and in spasm they can be interfering with your nerves and causing the urine retention, however I would attend A&E if you are not passing urine properly as can lead to urine infections etc.
Poor you, you are having a time of it
I also agree, you can't let this go on and need to be able to wee. Has the diazepam not helped? If not then go, you can't be wobbly on your feet either. Oh love, I'm so sorry you're struggling. You must feel like crap! Try cranberry juice too as it helps with urine infections etc....
Hi guys......thanks for all your kind posts. Went to A&E waited a long time and saw another doctor who decided it wasn't a good idea to give me a thingy! All for nothing...he's convinced it's my back that's doing it, and gave me a few tips to help me to get going as it were, and so I drank loads then waited and did a few exercises and hey presto I got a result!.BUT!!! in our lean-to corridor this morning which is hard tiles, my left leg went from under me and I put my right hand out to stop myself and how I have a sprained wrist so my right hand is virtually unusable!!...I'm so f****ng sick of everything!! Fi next door gave Ian an elastic bandage which he has supported my wrist with. Oh well.....shit happens. I might not check in for a few days to give everything a chance to heal a bit. So I'll see you in a few days.xxx
I thought when you sold your body to science they would wait til you died before carrying out tests. You must feel like a white mouse at the moment.
I haven't got anything to sell Stella!! Everything in my body is buggered by something or other!!(giggle)
Oh no lovely! Please, please, please be extra gentle with you. Are you sure your wrist is just sprained?
Strugglingmum
21-03-21, 08:03 PM
(panda)
Stella180
21-03-21, 08:21 PM
The latest victim of the DWD falling down curse.
OldMike
22-03-21, 08:27 AM
(bear) (panda)
Hope you're not in too much pain today lovely.
Jaquaia
22-03-21, 10:01 AM
Take it easy Flo. Please let your tutor know, if you have an assignment coming up they can give you an extension if needed.
Yes Jaq...my tutor knows and is very understanding.....I can pick up the course at a later date too.
Suzi, Paula, SM. I can move my fingers and just have a bruise but it's still painful. I'm debating whether to stop the Co-codamol to see what happens. One of the side affects is retention of urine and not being able to pee properly! I'll check in tomorrow.xxx
Oh love! Have you had the wrist xrayed? I might be an idea.......
Stella180
31-03-21, 08:51 AM
Earth calling Flo. Are you there Flo?
OldMike
31-03-21, 10:46 AM
We miss you Flo are you sunning yourself in the garden :)
Hi guys....time to spill the beans. I'm in hospital with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Been in since last Friday. I'll let you look it up cos my fingers are still a bit weak. I started losing my balance and legs felt like lead and everything got steadily worse. I shan't go on as I feel a bit exhausted. God willing I might be home by the beginning of the week. Luvya lotsxxxx
Jaquaia
01-04-21, 11:06 AM
Bloody hell Flo! You believe in doing things properly don't you! Hope you're better soon (panda)
Oh Flo! That's a horrible thing to have! Are you being well looked after? Hope you're recovering lovely.
Stella180
01-04-21, 11:44 AM
Nope, I don't like the sound of that. I'm glad you're in the right place and being treated though.
Strugglingmum
01-04-21, 12:49 PM
What a scary time for you. Wishing you lots of love and patience for your recovery. (panda)
Oh hunni, that sounds awful. Hope you get home soon (panda)
Thanks for all your best wishes lovelies.....I'll let you know when I get home and on an even keel again...literally! XXXXX
OldMike
03-04-21, 05:13 PM
Had to look up what it was you've got sounds scary :( hope you get better soon Flo (panda)
I'm home!....exhausted but happy. I'm having physio twice a week and also have exercises in between. My left leg suffered the worst damage and it can't be trusted to carry out my flamingo party piece! I've got off lightly. Hands still weak and a bit numb as are my feet and abdomen but it ain't gonna get me. I finished my 4 day treatment of white blood cell potion, and was staggered (no pun intended) to learn that each bottle - 14 in total - cost £1,800 each! Blasted drug companies knew they were on to something good (cheap to start with) and have bumped up the price ever since...wicked bas****s! Anyway....have a nice Easter all of you and I shall check in soon. I have learned a valuable lesson from all of this. Thou shalt not whinge at curve balls thrown at me......get a bloody grip and get on with life...it's so precious. I'll check in soon. Luvya.xxx
Stella180
04-04-21, 01:48 PM
I love that you have maintained your sense of humour during a scary time but I’m glad the treatment has helped and you are back home.
I’m so glad you’re home! Rest as much as you need to, love
I'm so glad you're home! Make sure you rest, rest and rest!
I shall try and be a good girl....promise! Got no choice really...I'm buggered!!! Has anyone got any ideas on potions etc., that I can take to boost my energy levels? Should I be suspicious of certain multivitamins?
First I’d suggest good old vitamin C - the last thing you need is to pick up an infection. I avoid multivitamins as they can contain minerals that wouldn’t necessary work for me, but that’s just because of the meds I’m on.
Again, I'd go vit c, vit d, vit b12 and some iron - but that's because those are the one I'm always really deficient for!
Is Ian taking good care of you? Are you mobile? Can you get out to sit in the garden (if it's warm and sunny obviously)?
Strugglingmum
05-04-21, 10:01 PM
Small regular (5/6 per day) healthy meals with plenty of protein and healthy fats for energy. Plenty of fluids and plenty of rest. Your energy will return but it will take time. Your body has been through so much love, give it a chance.
Physio will help with the exercise and try to keep your brain stimulated with puzzles, reading, jigsaws etc.
Sleep when you need it and try get some fresh air each day, even sitting in the garden with a big blanket round you if necessary
OldMike
06-04-21, 07:52 AM
Glad you're home Flo there's some good tips from the ladies and be a good girl and follow the docs advice ;) thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery (panda)
Morning, love, how are you?
Thanks all for your support. I've taken everything on board. Eating lots of fruit and veg. SM...the dietician nurse near me has suggested exactly the same as you have mentioned! Healthy fats ....cheese, eggs, cream full fat milk, avocado..cut out the carbs as they zap the energy. I've lost half a stone. Sleeping when necessary and walking around the ground floor for a bit of exercise and strengthening. Able to walk without a stick now. I know that this isn't going to be a fast fix....it's A Day At A Time job. Thanks for your best wishes...I'll keep you informed. XXXX
Well done love, you sound like you're doing all the right things. If it takes a while, then it takes a while. You have to do as you are, one day at a time. Remember you're likely to have days you feel you can and days when it's like moving through treacle. You've got this.
You're absolutely right suzi....had a good day yesterday. No backache and generally pootling about trying to do things....I'm paying for it today! Never mind... you don't know until you try eh? Keep having weird dreams that make no sense. I can only eat little and often which is doing me at least one favour! The glutton in me is willing but the stomach isn't!!(giggle)I made the decision yesterday not to have my 2nd jab - well, to be honest it was Ian who put his foot down...most unlike him!! - not for the present anyway. Too many red flags waving about. I shall just isolate if necessary. We'll see.....had my hair cut yesterday and feel like a well groomed Pixie...albeit an old buggered Pixie! It's made me feel better. Hope all well folks....keeping an eye on the threads and not being TOO outspoken!xxxx
Strugglingmum
13-04-21, 01:12 PM
Glad you are listening to your body. It's great to hear from you.(panda)
I'm so jealous you got your hair done.we are not that far forward in leaving lockdown here.
Non essential shops are open for click and collect and garden centres are open. Outdoor sports.....if social distanced.....ie A gets to play golf!!
Stella180
13-04-21, 01:57 PM
keeping an eye on the threads and not being TOO outspoken!xxxx
Noooooooo! Say what needs to be said. It’s what you do best Flo and you do it far more politely that I ever could.
OldMike
13-04-21, 02:36 PM
Yep maybe best to postpone your second jab as your body has enough to deal with at the moment.
Flo a well groomed pixie now that's a sight to behold, I look like an aging rocker bald on top but enough hair at the sides and back for a mini ponytail (giggle)
Glad you are listening to your body. It's great to hear from you.(panda)
I'm so jealous you got your hair done.we are not that far forward in leaving lockdown here.
Non essential shops are open for click and collect and garden centres are open. Outdoor sports.....if social distanced.....ie A gets to play golf!!Well my hairdresser is only 300 yds down the road...she does it in her house SM...decided to stay grey until I can sit in a chair long enough to withstand 2 lots of colour!....on the greens already eh? There's no justice is there?:@
Noooooooo! Say what needs to be said. It’s what you do best Flo and you do it far more politely that I ever could.Well..what a compliment!! Sometimes needs must eh?
Yep maybe best to postpone your second jab as your body has enough to deal with at the moment.
Flo a well groomed pixie now that's a sight to behold, I look like an aging rocker bald on top but enough hair at the sides and back for a mini ponytail (giggle) Maybe we could do a double act Mike!
How are you doing love? How's the physio going? Are you more mobile? Feeling any stronger?
Strugglingmum
23-04-21, 03:40 PM
How are you doing Flo? (panda)
Hi folks, well I think I'm turning a corner....I'm walking a bit more each day, where I've had pain and numbness it's beginning to itch and come back to life. If any of you have had shingles you'll know what I mean. Still getting tired easily but not as bad as it was. Drove my car with the top down yesterday which blew away a few cobwebs....not far but I did it! Had a chat with the Dr the other day who rang to see how I was. I told her that I wasn't going to have my second AZ jab....when they start mixing and matching I might opt for another vaccine. I've been following you all but not participating much. Now that I'm getting better I shall join in the banter! Have a good weekend and love to you all.xxx
Stella180
24-04-21, 09:00 AM
So good to hear from you Flo and really glad you are recovering well. Always good to get your top off when the sun is shining ;) Maybe you could join us on Tuesday for the virtual coffee morning. would be great to see you there.
So good to hear from you Flo and really glad you are recovering well. Always good to get your top off when the sun is shining ;) Maybe you could join us on Tuesday for the virtual coffee morning. would be great to see you there.
There's not much difference scenery wise between the car top and my top(rofl)....ooh..virtual reality coffee morning? How does one manage to take part in that?
Stella180
24-04-21, 09:51 AM
I will send you the details and run you through it.
Thanks Stella.....that'll be great!(hedgehog)
The coffee morning is really nice. Just good to put the world to rights with a cuppa and friends.
It's so good to hear things are getting better for you. I hope you're being spoilt and looked after by Ian...
Strugglingmum
24-04-21, 07:15 PM
Aw Flo that all sounds really positive.
Xx
OldMike
25-04-21, 03:09 PM
Glad you're improving Flo I've had shingles so I know what you mean.
Shingles ain't good Mike eh? I'm going back to cake making next Monday to see how I get on......watch this space. I shall have a go at tomorrow's coffee morning ...I shall follow Stella's instructions but won't make any promises that I'll get through (it won't be your fault Stella)...tried testing my microphone this morning and strange things happened! If it goes ti*s up I'll be with you in spirit!:(
You can do it!
Cake making? Wow you must be making a really fast recovery! Well done love.
No..not a fast recovery suzi unfortunately, just going stir crazy and need to get some structure back into my life otherwise depression will set in. I'm already feeling a bit anxious, and I'm thoroughly sick of this bloody 'syndrome'!!! Sorry for moaning, but all of this has totally floored me. I just want 'me' back. I know that you'll all know where I'm coming from otherwise I wouldn't offload like this. I've stopped napping during the day as when I wake up i feel punch drunk. All I have to say is BUM!!!(giggle)
Hunni, you are quite entitled to moan - you definitely aren't yet though, you're saying how you feel and that's more than Ok.... I wish I could help.. Definitely talk about it. It does help...
Hunni, you are quite entitled to moan - you definitely aren't yet though, you're saying how you feel and that's more than Ok.... I wish I could help.. Definitely talk about it. It does help...
Thanks for that suzi xxx
OldMike
27-04-21, 03:51 PM
No..not a fast recovery suzi unfortunately, just going stir crazy and need to get some structure back into my life otherwise depression will set in. I'm already feeling a bit anxious, and I'm thoroughly sick of this bloody 'syndrome'!!! Sorry for moaning, but all of this has totally floored me. I just want 'me' back. I know that you'll all know where I'm coming from otherwise I wouldn't offload like this. I've stopped napping during the day as when I wake up i feel punch drunk. All I have to say is BUM!!!(giggle)
Must admit I've had a nap this afternoon and feel tireder (is that a word ;) ) for it, curses to your syndrome Flo the sooner it packs its bags and leaves the better. Nothing like shouting BUM to de-stress one is there.
Not doing too bad thanks love.....walking, resting and pacing, but still doing things. I think that I'm slowly getting there. xxx
I'm so proud of you for keeping fighting love. You're a warrior.
OldMike
02-05-21, 08:45 AM
Not doing too bad thanks love.....walking, resting and pacing, but still doing things. I think that I'm slowly getting there. xxx
That's our Flo no matter what life throws at her she battles on the word awesome doesn't do her justice she goes way beyond that (panda)
Hey, lovely, how are you doing?
Morning Paula! Yes, doing ok thanks...still resting and pacing, but getting stronger. Ian went for his second jab today minus moi. It's raining outside, but I'm going to knit for a while then see where the wind blows me:) How are you and yours? xxx
Yeah, we’re good. Katie’s new kitten arrived yesterday so she’s super excited atm ;) Jess just turned 20, which I’m feeling lol
Are you getting out and about at all?
Did last Saturday but not since then - I’m too tired
OldMike
08-05-21, 03:41 PM
Morning Paula! Yes, doing ok thanks...still resting and pacing, but getting stronger. Ian went for his second jab today minus moi. It's raining outside, but I'm going to knit for a while then see where the wind blows me:) How are you and yours? xxx
Hi Flo if the weather down your way is wet and windy like it is oop north then staying in the warm knitting sounds like a good idea.
Sorry Flo, didn’t mean to hijack your thread ....
Sorry Flo, didn’t mean to hijack your thread ....
No problem...it's nice to have visitors!(giggle)
It's still wet and windy here Mike....just right for chilling (literally!) so stay warm!
Here I are!.....nothing much to report from Somerset. Half finished a jumper for little Jen. Went on the longest walk yet since I've come out of hopsical....got seriously rained on a few hundred yards from home and had to change clothes!:@.....made a load of Cherry Bakewell Tart for the shop......ermmm what else?....took my car out for a long run on Saturday, getting used to her now and not looking for the clutch(giggle)....that's about it really folks. Ian's doing himself mushrooms on toast so I shall demand a large bite. Love to you all.xxx
Ok thanks love.....still got pins and needles in my hands and feet but I can live with that...otherwise, nothing much to complain about.
I can't believe you're still doing the baking for the shop! Are you still doing sandwiches too?
I love mushrooms on toast! Yum!
How are you doing with walking and everything? Are you having physio or similar?
OldMike
24-05-21, 06:46 PM
Mmm cherry Bakewells I bet they put to shame the Mr Kip.... ones I eat ;) I'm not a particular fan of mushrooms on toast unless they're accompanied with eggs, bacon and chips ;)
Weather so unpredictable isn't it Flo, just inspected my spud patch they're coming up (well half a dozen are) though ended up with great clods of soil stuck to my wellies at least it added a couple of inches to my height (giggle)
Is the tingling in you hands and feet getting less? I hope it is Flo (panda)
The Bakewells seem to go down well Mike. The weather is utterly filthy and cold with it, but I bet all your spuds will be fine...there's nothing nicer than home grown spuds, they taste amazing! I'm dead jealous. The pins and needles thing is strange. When I press tablets out of the blister packs it's like little knives stabbing my finger ends! Weird, but hopefully they'll go in due course.
Hope it's not too long... Have you thought about getting a pill popper thing to do it for you? (Or get Ian to help? (rofl))
Strugglingmum
24-05-21, 10:21 PM
Glad to hear you are keeping busy Flo....you are amazing you know!!
Hope the pins and needles eases for you. Really good to hear from you.
Hope it's not too long... Have you thought about getting a pill popper thing to do it for you? (Or get Ian to help? (rofl))
Never heard of a pill popper:(:...Ian's fingers are like chipolatas!!
Here you go love...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aidapt-Pill-Puncher-Eligible-relief/dp/B00GOR9NEW/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=pill+popper&qid=1621929293&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMzFCWkhKOElOM1pJJ mVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjY4NTQzMUo3QllVQUVFTFE3RyZlbmN yeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTE2NDcwM0hSSFM5UUo3NDc3UiZ3aWRnZ XROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05 vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
My pill popper was a game changer!
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