They are building a lot here. Keep building big executive houses what is needed is affordable smaller homes. No big industry around here except Leonardo. Many people have 2 or even 3 jobs. Don’t know who buys the big houses.
Still on the rare occasion I do manage to get out the countryside is lovely and sea not that far away. Just at the end of the road is a patch of woodland called Bincombe Beeches.
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Good morning everyone. I have also been up since 5.30, but busy with Katie.
We went for our jabs, my son came to help. The pharmacist did not look anything like Elvis, he was more of a Charlie Drake, but he was very nice, kind and patient with Katie, which was far more important. Thanks to Jamie being there, Katie was fairly compliant, there was initial refusal to expose her arm, but with me holding her arms and Jamie distracting her we got there. The distraction technique was the promise of a Chinese takeaway.
I went first so that she could see that it wouldn’t hurt. (I was a very brave girl). He explained that the Covid one went in one arm and the flu in the other. Strangely, when it was Katie’s turn, he said that he could do both in the same arm. I said that would be ok if it was safe to do so, thinking that she would just have one potentially stiff arm.
I asked him why they couldn’t do a combined flu and Covid jab. He said there was no medical reason. They are made by two separate companies and it is financially beneficial to the companies to not combine. No doubt the pharmacies get paid twice as well.
I don’t know why I wasn’t given the option of one arm. Maybe the vaccine for older people is different.
I should have asked why but we just wanted to get away while Katie was still cooperative.
So, we got away with it this time. The next hurdle is in 2 days, she has to have a blood test! 
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Morning Jane so how are your arms feeling, my arm always aches after the flue jab.
I am glad he had patience with Katie and nor try and rush her as some do.
Hugs Jo xxx
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Both my arms ache. I also have a technicolour leg from Thursday night stumble and a lacerated hand from gardening yesterday.
I asked Katie if her arm is sore, she nodded. I asked where it hurts. She pointed to the wrong arm, so I don’t think she is suffering.
Xx
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Morning Jane.
She didn’t use bad signs this time? Perhaps in future you need to scout the pharmacies to find one that has an Elvis lookalike.
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She was too busy signing “Dinner! Now!”
Hence the rapid exit.
When I booked the jabs I was given a list of pharmacies to choose from. As soon as I ticked the Wheelchair Access box it reduced to just one. The ‘ramp’ consisted of heap of cement that looked as if someone had emptied out a bucket and then stamped on it with one boot.
Never mind, we did it.
Xx
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Disabled access really is appalling. One of our town councillors is in a wheelchair most of the time. He is trying his best to improve it round here. I know the ramp you mean. One of our local ones used the same installer.
Did you have Chinese?
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Jevncute
I have had both hips replaced and a knee. I empathize for you. But having had my surgeries I am back to “normal” in that regard. But if you are not good in healing probably best to wait.
@Missingu2 welcome to this forum. There is no time limit on grief and everyone grieves differently. Next week it will be 6 months since my husband passed and I am more upset now than then. Planning a funeral, probate etc takes up time. It’s only now it’s really sinking in. But also with winter coming…his loss is greater. Alot of time was just the two of us so it’s very lonely. He made me laugh every day.
Thanks everyone for your posts. 
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Hi,
so glad it went better than you expected.
Rose xx
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Big hug xx
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Good morning
I’m glad everything went well
You need to try and rest today.
I know thats not always possible with Katie, but try a bit
Love and hugs
X x
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Thinking of you. 6 months is a big milesrone.
Love and hugs
X x
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First,apologies to everyone who messaged to ask if I was ok I am thank you(not in the swamp) I was quite angry last night so much so dinner is still in the kitchen uneaten.
Yesterday I was invited to temporarily return to a place we once lived for a while,at the time it was a flat no,but it needs a cool head and mine at the minute ain’t that cool.
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Sending a big hug xx
We are here for you xx
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Thank you RoseXx
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Glad you’re ok, Ron. xx
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Come and eat some of the Lemon Drizzle Cake we are making. You can have ice cream with yours.
I have Ben and Gerry Phish Food, Chocolate or a Starchaser Magnum.
That will cool you down.
Xx
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Glad it went better than you expected.
I asked for different arms for mine on Thursday, but could have had both in the same arm. Just meant two stiff arms for a day or so. I think it’s your choice which way to go. I was virtually the only person in the Wrinklies Jabbing Session to have the covid jab; nobody else wanted it.
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Sounds lovely,wish I could.
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6 months is a biggie; sending hugs. xx
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