Tag Archives: current events

Today is Monday 9th March

We have been busy. Our day started early as Hubby had an INR blood test first thing. He is perfectly within range and his personal machine on a par with the clinic. Hurrah! From there, we went into town to … Continue reading

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And so 2026 has started as 2025 and 2024 ended.

So far, 2026 has started with a series of health issues for us and those around us. Our next door neighbour had a stroke the day we had heavy snow, and was able to shout for help having heard us … Continue reading

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It’s another US present!

Most readers know I read my utility meters every week to keep on top of costs and my budget, especially as the government have approved energy prices can be increased (only once decreased) every three months and we are due … Continue reading

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It’s been a bit of a day

Looks like Hubby is going to be in hospital for his birthday (bummer). I’ll smuggle him in a cake (with a file in it). They have decided to stop his warfarin prior to a procedure of  ‘having a look’  before … Continue reading

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Mistaken identity: 30th September

We had a lovely lunch out today in a cafe where Maya is welcome and known by name. As we ate our meals, she lay quietly at our feet watching in case something was to come her way, which it … Continue reading

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On the water front

We are a five to ten minute walk from the beach, but currently have no water supply to the house, which brings to mind ‘Water Water everywhere but not a drop to drink’. It seems we have a burst main … Continue reading

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I’m up and about

I had another good night so woke up feeling rested, and whilst not exactly raring to go, I felt well enough to get up and have a shower. I stripped the bed and everything is out on the line drying … Continue reading

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Hurrah! He’s home!!!

As I write this, he is asleep on one of our new recliners having had cottage pie for his evening meal. This is a bit risky for reflux as a main meal after 4pm is usually a mistake,  but he’s … Continue reading

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Going Digital

I wrote a post a little while ago about our telephone provider informing us we were going on to Digital Voice, a new communications system to replace the existing copper connections on a majority of telephone lines. A big drawback … Continue reading

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What’s up Doc?

Most of the time we can muddle along, take OTC meds or painkillers that have been prescribed and get by, but there are times when we need some professional help and then comes the stressful experience of ringing the doctor’s … Continue reading

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