Re last comment: not implying we WALK from Norecambe to Mancaster, but railway station isn’t in centre of town!! 
Rising Sun or Star, they are both in the sky, hahaha, or were you deliberately trying to “lose” us JCJ???
Have walked down from station before so am ok with that, don’t know if there are any tasty places in Norcambe? We’ll see what FF thinks.
Have had hair chopped and it’s short, not sure about it, but it’s been raining non stop so it’s a little flat am hoping it’s livelier tomorrow:smileyfrustrated:
YD arrived home safely, she has also been unwell prior to holiday so had doc appt today, she has to have blood tests…she is going to be referred to genetic testing place. ED’s appt is not for a couple of weeks so she will also be referred and will be able to ask about GD then. Mum is so so…multi team had a meeting today so further testing over next couple of days then will find out results on Wed.
So am sitting on the “doom and gloom” bench.
Norcambe break is much needed:smileyhappy: xx
Check your direct messages, FF. Nothing to worry about!
Having an enforced lazy day because OH can’t/won’t do anything. I shed some tears this morning in frustration at what PD has done to him and how it’s already restricted both of us. At least he’s mentally happy and not sulking, so that’s better than it could be! He gets so anxious when we go anywhere in the car - even if I’m driving - and his knee and foot hurt so he can’t walk much. There’s nowhere flat to walk from the cottage anyway, and the road is bendy with no footpath. He’s happy to sit about all day watching television and reading but there’s so much I want to do. I’m not ready to be an immobile OAP yet!! 
Sorry. I feel better for getting that off my chest. And the tears helped - didn’t let OH see them tho’. I know I should just be grateful we can afford to be in this lovely cottage and enjoy the view and the peace and quiet. Get a grip, woman!!
Aaaah JCJ, it’s ok to cry, it is difficult remembering the things you used to do together and it is sad:smileysad: that things will never be that way again. One good thing is that he is not unhappy and he is enjoying his new type of holiday, perhaps you can have the odd day exploring? You don’t have to go far and sometimes it is just nice to be on your own. Big hugs xx Enjoy your hot tub:smileyhappy:
Was really late going into town today, sat on the “CBA” bench for far too long, though managed to do almost everything, so pleased.
Am now stting on the “FB” bench honestly can’t list what I have just eaten…bad behaviour or what?? xx
PS, FF check your messages :smileyhappy:, hahaha xx
I’ve been out all day in local City with Daughter and two GD’s trying to find school uniform for them and trousers for me. Some success with the elder one but to try getting school stuff for a petite 4 yr old going into Reception is not easy, in fact it’s nearly impossible!. As was trousers for me, no luck whatsoever but I came home with not having spent a penny, Daughter bought the cup of of tea I had sitting on the wall of the Cathedral Green.
See what FF thinks? I have now read the messages and I’m happy with any menu as long as there is steak on it but I have quite a fancy to mooch about Mancaster as it’s something different to do. Thanks for doing the research JCJ. Why don’t we decide on the day… after breakfast at Rita’s?
I understand your tears for a life that’s gone but the life that’s new can be just as good with some adjustments.
Thank you girls for you kind, supportive words!
B***er, Ali, I’ve just been in the retail establishment you mentioned - bought corn on the cobs, steak and new potatoes to cook for dinner; yummy! (Threw in some 'shrooms and frozen mix veg that we already had) if I’m in there again before we leave on Friday then I’ll get some. That’s got to be one of the most scenic C*O* carparks in the country? It even looked stunning today after it’s been persisting it down all day.
Had a talk with OH last night and we’ve been out today, inspite of the rain, and visited the Centre for Alternative Technology which is only 8 miles from the cottage. We went there in 1984 when IIwas pregnant with ES - it’s changed a bit since then! I drove (and threatened to put a bag over his head!) We pottered around a bit and had a mugatea and a slice of carrot cake in the cafe. Feel sooo much better for getting out, although the tears and explaining my frustration almost certainly helped too! I said, if he wants a rest day tomorrow (last day here :() then I’ll go off on my own for a couple of hours.
Can’t believe we’ll be in Norecambe this time next week. Won’t be able to compete with your neatly coiffured barnets; mine will be it’s usual straggly mess. 
It was great that you had a good day out JCJ, these trips will now be your new memories:smileyhappy:
Have been catching up today, didn’t leave house at all!
Am up at hospital tomorrow to meet with the team that’s looking after Mum, usually go into town on Fri but think I will be too late so a Sat run around anticipated.
ED has had her appt moved forward and is seeing doc tomorrow about referral.
It’s actually chilly here tonight brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Am usually so organised and have my bags packed not this time, will have to get things sorted over the weekend, will be in Norcambe on Mon, woo hoo!!!
Remember and text me so I can meet you from train/car:smileyhappy: xx
Fingers crossed for ED’s doc appointment, KTC.
We went out again today. I offered to go off on my own but OH wanted to come. We went to Yns Hir RSPB reserve (where they filmed Springwatch - or was it Autumnwatch?) OH stayed in the (very scenic) carpark, pottered about and listened to his CDs in the car (probably annoying everyone else as he disturbed the peace!) I went on a lovely walk along some of the trails. Lovely views (but the only birds I saw were on the feeders in the carpark!!) It felt sooo good to get a decent walk, and OH enjoyed himself too. Win. Win. We can do this!
We stopped at a pub on the way back and ate a meal in the beer garden, which was roof top height with a view of the hills. Felt very guilty making the waitress climb all those steos to bring us our food. We had Glamorgan Sausages, mash and peas. Didn’t realise they’re not “proper” sausages but a vegi version made of leeks and cheese. After the initial disapointment, I have to admit they were very tasty.
Had my last soak in the hot tub tonight, looking at the mountains and the stars. Mostly packed up ready to go home tomorrow. It’s going to be so hard to leave this place and go back to the flat, overcrowded midlands :( I’m glad I’ve got MMU6 to look forward to.
Slightly anxious/excited to see what state the house will be in when we get back. Was it a good idea to let an unknown decorator have free rein of the place?? We’ll soon find out…!!!
So glad you had another good day out with OH. As you said…you can do this, it just takes adjusting to different circumstances.
On a different note…and I’m totally gutted about this…but I won’t be at MMU6. I’ve been unwell for a while now and I’ve tried very hard to get better enough to be there. I’ve followed all the Drs. orders and taken all the meds. and told myself that I’d get well and be there. Even this week I thought there was a chance but tonight I have to be realistic and accept that it’s not going to happen.
Tomorow I collect a different med, from the chemist and I hope this one will work better and I can get back to some sort of normalcy.
I’m gutted, I hope you two, Katy and JCJ, manage to have a good time together (how dare you you have a good time without me!) in Norecambe/ Mancaster.
Oh, FF! I’m so sorry. I had no idea you were feeling so ****! And there was me whingeing about nothing. I was only thinking to myself, yesterday, that the cooler Morecambe weather would make you feel better - but it’s a heck of a long journey if you’re not well.
We will miss you and it won’t be the same without you, but you must rest and get better - ready for MMU7! Expect a phonecall on Tuesday and/or Wednesday from 2 lunatics on The Prom (or in The Kings).
Aaaah FF, so sad:smileysad:, it won’t be the same without you but you need to be well and it’s a long journey. Really hoping your new meds work asap, please keep us updated. Big hugs flying your way.
We will send you photos and hopefully chat to you:smileyhappy: MMU7 will be extra special xx
Ooooh - is MMU this coming week???
If you let me know, I could come to see you, with The Duchess in her trolley (wonky back legs) and the ASBO Boy, for a trot along the prom. Can’t walk far due to having had my veins ‘done’ so a bit slow on me legs…
Love to all
Grumpy
JCJ you were NOT whinging and it;s not about nothing. It’s the transition period between one stage of life and the next. It’s difficult and you have to shout/scream/cry and get it out of your system before you can move on.
It IS the journey girls, if I could be transported to Norcambe (“Beam me up Scotty!”) I’d be there. Eight hours on trains or a six hour drive? No, I just can’t do that and I’m p****d off about it. But pottering about at home, going to school, doing the usual things I’m ok.
First day on new meds. I’m told they will take a couple of weeks to kick in, so here’s hoping.
If only the broomstick was a real option, FF? 
When my children were young and we had to have the annual decision about which teddies they could bring on holiday, (limited to a maximum of 4 each - we have hundreds!) I cunningly invented The Magic Bus which Bruno, the biggest teddy, would “drive” and it would bring all the rest of the cuddly toys to camp in the field next to us. Those furries that came with us could then join their friends for various activities (jet skiing, rock climbing, canoeing; we got more inventive as the years went by!) whilst we were out for the day. YD and I still joke about The Magic Bus sometimes, and wish it was a “thing”.
Grumpy, we will be on the prom from about 3pm on Tuesday, weather permitting, until tea time in the chippy, or we could meet for, or after, breakfast at Rita’s on Wednesday if that’s any good for you? It would be good to catch up, and see the doggies again.
Forgot to say; decorators did a good job. There are a few things that I’m slightly disappointed with - places where the job doesn’t seem completely professional - but it’s at least as good as I could have done and we had none of the hassle. They left the place tidy - the carpet was cleaner than we left it! - no spills or spots - and there were just a few painty water splash marks in the kitchen sink. So I’m happy. The colour they chose (I asked for it to be similar to what was already there) was “Holiday Blues” - how apt??! Gradually getting everything back: pictures on walls, enormous bookcase back in place and refilled, light shades back up, front door curtains ironed and put up. (OH: (seeing me ironing them) where are you planning to put those curtains? ME: where they’ve been for the last 20 years; on the front door!)
Hahaha the curtains:smileyvery-happy:
Glad the decorators did a good job JCJ.
Magic Bus and broomstick I wish they were available for you FF, hope you are feeling a little better.
Grumpy just let us know what’s what, look forward to seeing you, The Duchess and ASBO boy:smileyhappy:
Chilly and pouring with rain here yuck!!
Am almost organised, just to pack stuff I need in the morning, woo hoo!!
Are we having dinner tonight JCJ? xx
First ''proper" Sunday dinner for 4 weeks. Really enjoyed it:
Roast Welsh lamb, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, smashed roots, cabbage, peas, gravy and mint sauce followed by home made windfall Bramley apple crumble and custard. You’re welcome.
Magic bus, broomstick or even the Weasley’s Ford Anglia… I wish they were available too, especially as Grumpy seems to be joining the party. Aaaaagh!
The only one happy about this is Purdie, who has unpacked her suitcase and is turning cartwheels in the catio. No cattery for her. However due to the short notice in cancelling her visit I still have to pay half the cost :smileysad: Can’t blame them, if I’d cancelled earlier they could have re-let her “room”.
Oh , a decent dinner at last, thank you JCJ. Also haha the curtains but I can top that …for 30 years my husband’s clean socks were kept in the top drawer of the dresser and he still used to ask where they were :smileyfrustrated: Glad you’re happy with the decorators.
Katy, I feel fine as long as I do nothing much, I’ve got the new meds. Drs. say they’ll take about six weeks to kick in, so we shall see.
Aaaah FF, as long as you do start to pick up, fingers crossed it will be before the 6 weeks:smileyfrustrated:
Thank you for dinner has set me up for todays travels…
Will be leaving shortly, will not arrive until around 8pm, hopefully time will pass quickly!
Tiara is placed on head in preparation as will be travelling first class, may even wave from train windows haha.
Am just about to search for a book, if I can concentrate long enough to read.
Will post when I’m safely in room xx
Am finally here train was stuck for around an hour!
Felt sad on arrival FF, will be strange without you.
See you tomorrow JCJ xx