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Thanks for the tip Sylvs. The health trainer who gave it to me recommended a strap as it seems that several of the things have disappeared down loos...... :-S


Dolly Bird = in my dreams...... (and his!)


Jonesey - re beds. The physio has come to the conclusion that if my OH sleeps better in his recliner than in a bed, then maybe we should get an electric recliner. Experiences please???? :-D


Have you lot seen the weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow? :-S :-S

Wellies will be needed by the look of things.

Margee


most of us don't understand what we're talking about most of the time :-D


Sorry to hear about your husband.xxxxx



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hmmmmmmmmmmmm



so we have a dolly bird on the thread?


mini-skirted and big haired ???????





Just one warning about wearing a pedometer, C


I wore one for years .......................... every time you sit down or stand up, it can think you have taken a step

I tested 2 different kinds that I had, by sitting and standing several times. Step number had increased by the number of times I'd had stood/sat.


I did have problems with mine ........ difficulty keeping it attached to me. It would come unclicked from my belt or waistband, with frustrating regularity. I lost a couple, broke a couple more when they fell onto concrete one too many times, etc etc


I eventually tied a piece of string to the pedometer, made a loop of it, and then slipped a safety pin through the loop, and used that as a "safety chain"



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Hi all
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forecast for today .............................. "variably cloudy" :-S




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LK beat me to it Margee - I, too, was going to say that we don't know what we're talking about either. It doesn't matter - just pop in anyway. :-D


Parkinson's isn't very nice I must agree. We, like you, are determined to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. Getting help in isn't a sign of defeat Margee as hopefully, it will ease your workload a little. How long has your OH had P's? We're at the 4 year stage.


Fortunately, I am 10 years younger than my OH and that helps to a degree - I keep telling him how lucky he is to have a 'dolly bird' to care for him.... :-D


The neuro physio has been - along with a student. At one point, she had hold of my OH's foot and said "I want you to turn your toes up"......I laughed and retorted...."oooh...turn your toes up eh?" She immediately realised what she had said and "Nooooooo don't do that yet, there's too much paper work involved and besides, I like you!" I'm not sure the student realised what we were on about - he was only young......awww.


Anyway we went for a walk after they had gone and he seems to be better now. At the moment, my pedometer is reading 5113 steps so far today - the count is getting higher so that's good.


Time to prepare the meal..... :-(

Fish :-( I don't like fish. :-( But it's good for me :-(



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Half the time we do not know what we are talking about ourselves. ;-)

Not good about the Parkinson's though.

It is important to remember to look after yourself too so that you are in a fit state to look after him.

I'm still around, Cynthia. I often look in on the thread but don't add to it simply because most of the time I don't know what the heck you're talking about.

I see we have something in common, Cynthia, an OH with Parkinsons. Not very nice, is it? My hubby had to start using a wheelchair this week which he is fighting against. We don't have any home help yet because we're both so independant but I think we're going to have to give in to it soon.

Congratulations Madmeg.

I was thinking of you the other day when I was updating my Lanssa group.

I was wondering if you had managed to find anymore using the new Welsh collection on FMP?

If yours are covered by Wrexham at all you may be interested to know there is a FH group on facebook. Let me know if you are interested.

I have had a lazy morning.

Slept most of it.

I must have needed it though.

Nothing to do with shenanigans in the bedroom!!!

Good grief, it's midday already :-0


Looks like exhaustion has set in round here today - what with lost car keys and grandchildren! Glad you all got sorted out.

Hello Joyce, welcome to the madhouse ;-)

That's made me think.....we haven't seen Mo, MC or Margee in here for a bit.......c'mon girls, you know you're very welcome - as is everyone...


Jonesey, thank you for the wonderful description of bedroom shenanigans......had already wondered about twin beds but we will just have to take things as they come. OH is not very well this morning - don't know whether it's to do with the Parkinson's or if he has a touch of vertigo - balance problem and noise in ear - tinnitus? It came on very suddenly after breakfast.

Anyway, the neuro physio is due later so will ask her advice.


My cholesterol is far too high.......7 something :-(

But, all in all, the nurse is pleased with me. Have been given lots of advice and am duly wearing my pedometer.

It's a case of good but could do better!!


Congratulations Meg but a word of warning. Grandchildren are VERY expensive......but worth every penny :-D

Porridge with chopped up dates and bananas sounds just right for this morning...thanks Syl


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Good morning all!

I see we had a couple of visitors drop in last night - it is always nice to see visitors!

Hello to Joyce and to Meg (with congratulations on the new arrival) :-)

Today I would like the cheese and onion tarts please and home-fried potatoes with garlic and lots od lovely bacon.................. Yuuuummmmm.

Thank you Sylvia <3

Good point about the bed Jonesey - Now you have described it so graphically, I can well see that it would cause friction (and many bruises) ;-) :-D :-D

See you all later,

Dea Xxx

Congrats on the new arrival Meg :-D


Now I know why you call yourself 'Mad'!!!


Poor little thing, putting a dirty baby grow like that on him, he'll be scarred for life ;-)

good morning everyone
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breakfast and some lunch fixings are ready :-D


Fresh fruit salad with vanilla yoghourt


Honey Yoghurt and Berries, with granola and walnuts


Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup
Caribbean Banana Fritters


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
hot cinnamon rolls,
barm cakes,
croissants,


bacon & cheese quiche,
mushroom quiche,
cheese and onion tarts,


Full English

The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin

Banana Pecan Pancakes, served with maple syrup, and choice of bacon,

Chicken and basil sausages, 2 eggs any style, chef’s potatoes, toast

Maille Croque Monsieur (French ….. basically ham, cheese and tomato sandwich on toasted bread, with Maille Mustard),

cheese blintz with blueberry compote and turkey sausage,

stirfry (chicken, or vegetarian),

Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces)

Jamaican beef patties

Chicken breast, bacon, tomato and lettuce on focaccia roll

Chicken wings (bbq, teriyaki, honey garlic)

chicken or vegetable samosa

Cheese burger, with onion rings, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato

Pulled Pork Sandwich – BBQ’d pulled pork on toasted Kaiser roll, garnished with sautéed onions


cheesy potato patties
home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon


Potato, dill and cheddar soup


blueberry gingered lemon muffins,
cranberry & orange muffins,
rhubarb and strawberry muffins,
raisin bran muffins


raisin scones


jams, jellies, marmalades, Nutella (hazelnut spread)


Tea, coffee, juices


(some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)





enjoy
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Congratulations Meg!
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and also to the parents. xxxxx


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Dear Gins

Baby grandson of Mad Meg born 6 June. Sheffield Wednesday baby gro ordered for him.

No hard feelings, eh?

Hi Joyce


how are you?



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Linda

car keys can be a pain!


OH lost his on Saturday when we were at the cabin

We had stuff all over the main room as we were sorting out what to leave and what to bring out. The car is parked about 100' away, on the driveway. Grass everywhere, no made paths anywhere.

Some stuff in the car, other stuff lying on the grass


It's beginning to rain


He's been back and forwards countless times

car is, of course, a self-locker .......... so he needs the keys.


We searched EVERY WHERE.

He even took out his magnetic nail picker upper (actually meant for sewers, to pick up needles and pins) ................ swept it around the room, then along all areas of grass where he thought he might have walked.

Borrowed my keys 3 times to look inside the car.


Finally found his keys ......................




.................... lying on the driver's seat where he had dropped them "for safety".


:-D :-D :-D :-D




It made me seriously think about buying him one of those "key finders" ............. you clap your hands and the keys beep back at you :-)



I HAVE suggested the key finder before ................. but he always says he doesn't need it, he's not losing his memory ;-)

Solution to the bed problem ...................


buy 2 twin beds, one of which can be elevated.

place side by side .......... to give the effect of a king bed

buy twin duvets, and matching covers

Thus, persons have feeling of being in the "same" bed. One is elevated, but has own duvet and not stealing from partner

:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D



We were in Europe on 2005, and discovered that every hotel we stayed in had gone to the twin beds with twin duvets. They pushed them together for couples who wanted a "double" bed, and separated them for those who wanted single beds.

I thought "how eminently sensible of them"!!!



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:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Split electrically operated adjustable beds where each half can be independently adjusted are good but there some are drawbacks.

If occupant (A) prefers lying flat and occupant (B) prefers a more upright position then If the occupants share the same duvet arguments will develop and in all probability a fight break out.

The reason being that a gap will be created between the duvet cover and the mattress which will result in a draught which will reach the lower occupants nether regions. In order to prevent the draught reaching their nether regions the lower occupant will attempt to seal the gap by dragging the duvet cover towards the mattress and towards themselves thus pulling it off the upper occupant.

This action will cause exposure to the air of the upper occupant's nether regions. The upper occupant will understandably object to this and will snatch back the duvet cover off the lower occupant who in turn will try to snatch it back. This action may be repeated several times. After much tooing and froing heated words will be exchanged and blows may well be struck.

Trust me I know these things. Been there I've got the teeshirt and the bruises to prove it.