CREATING A SHRINE FOR MY MAM

Hi Neil

Glad to hear you are on the mend.

Makes you wonder where these colds come from in the warmer weather.

Nice now it’s somewhat cooler though.

Supposed to rain everyday for a week now so at at least the water bill for watering the plants will go down!

Have a good day
Love and best wishes
Tina x

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Hi Nick

Its always a nice feeling to sit back and see what you have achieved. Before I started to read your post I noticed “Ivy” and “Holly” and thought you’d got yourself two new helpers!!

Take care
Love and best wishes
Tina x

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Morning all :slight_smile:

@christine51 i love the photos of Porsch, she has such a sweet face and like Tina said I thought she looked healthy so it would be easy not to see that she maybe wasn’t too well. Diahorrea is so common after antibiotics even in humans…try get a pre/probiotic sachet to pop over her food as you can get it on Amazon and your vet will probably have it x
Creep really is a total twat and don’t let him spoil your time outside with Porscha or just cause you want to sit outside x
I’m away to meet my mum’s friend today for lunch and haven’t seen her for a couple of months. Since coming back from London I’ve been so sleepy but will get to chill tonight as have a busy couple of days come up.
Don’t know about you but even thought it’s cooler still too hot to sleep but half way through the day I could sleep for Britain lol x
Thinking of you both, lots of love :green_heart: x

@NEILB72 how are you feeling now? Hoping you are well on the mend and able to get out and about. Is it this week you have a show or have I made that up lol?
Going to see the new Indiana Jones film tomorrow and will be a bit hard I think as mum was such a big Harrison Ford fan (bigger than me so that says something lol) and I know she would have loved to see it but I need to see it myself as love Indy lol x
Went to the Banksy art show in Glasgow on Monday called ‘Cut & Run’ and I know it’s not everyone’s ‘art’ but I was engrossed for over an hour. Some pieces I had seen before but there were so many pieces I hadn’t and some I found engrossing. I had wanted to check out the National Art Gallery when I was down but my pal isn’t into all that. No wonder I like to go out on my own sometimes as can do what I want, when I want.
Anyway hope you feel better as I said and will check in soon, take care and much love :two_hearts: x

Love to everyone else and love to read all your posts as nice to know how you all are doing and get a lot of ideas for my garden, days out etc when you post.

Will pop in and check in later on xx

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Hi Tina,
Not sure if I mentioned about Porsch having diarrhea yesterday when I got in and phoned the vet, up most of the night waiting for a call back which I didn’t get, phoned again to chase it up, got a call back only to focus on the fact that she doesn’t eat much and might have to be force fed through a drip! The stress!! I’ve just spoken to a vet (sure it was the one from Monday who was lovely) and she was happy when I described Porsch apart from the diarrhea. It could have been a reaction to the Penicillin, or to the thyroid. Could have just not given any more but I’m trying her again with it and if the same thing happens then I will stop. Didn’t want to not try again to clear the blood in her wee. So fingers crossed. She’s been waking me up every time I drop off during the night wanting to be fed. So rather knackered! but happy that there is no cause for concern yet. Will keep a close eye on her.
You’re right about the gamble animals face when coming into the world and who homes them. So many horror stories. I know what an easy life Porsch has had. Had some lovely kisses this morn and a cuddle. Buttering me up to get into the kitchen! But she is happy and content and that is all that matters. Her next appointment will be a check up and bloods if needed. So that is booked and I can relax a bit now. Sharing the worry does indeed help, expressing it releases some of the stress. I am finding this really hard though because there isn’t anyone physically here to help me and I have to do it regardless of my anxiety.
Like your idea of nicking the creeps tools and blaming the menopause! Don’t know how your sis copes with work. My sis carries a little electric fan around with her. It’s such a debilitating condition and has been kept hidden for years until now. But I don’t remember my mam being like this. It was chemically induced for me because of the chemo treatment. But not having any relief, even herbal, means there’s nothing to even out the hormonal imbalance. Been ongoing for nearly 20 years now (I was 37 and now 53). The joys of being a woman! I don’t seem to get the brain fog as much because I can be very on the ball and focused. It’s when I’m really tired I can’t think straight.
You mentioned about not really keeping track of your medication. I painted my big cupboard in the kitchen with black chalk board paint (Amazon, inexpensive) and I’d be lost without it. I have a chart made for Porsch so I can keep track of her medication / times. Makes a fab shopping list too for jotting things down as I need them rather than remembering them in one go. Every kitchen should have one! Very satisfying to be in control with my lists and to see it when I make a drink or just going through into the garden. Be lost without it. I have organised Porscha’s times now to fit in for breakfast and before bed (12 hours apart). Works a treat.
Not raining here yet but it is ‘in the air’. Much cooler. Have another shop delivery for Porscha’s litter and training pads. Certainly getting through her toilet products. And I’m hoping her food arrives before tonight as she only has one sachet left (should have been delivered yesterday as next day). It’s getting routines sorted at the beginning that is half the battle. Her paste food is still being processed but should be here by next week.
Do you have any parks or is the beach close by for a 2 minute walk? I’ve found the time between making the decision to do something and then actually doing it is the hardest. Once I have done it a few times, like the swimming, and it has become ‘routine’ it is easier to not think about it and just do it. I was amazed that you were able to walk to see your mam at the churchyard. I don’t walk anywhere. It’s one of the best forms of exercise and great to mull things over in your head. With agoraphobia it’s the fear of fear that stops me doing stuff. Need to start the swimming again but need to be here for Porsch until she’s settled.
Still not dressed yet so must crack on. Have you Googled street maps to see what is within walking distance? Might be worth a try.
Forgot to mention, when I was chatting yesterday with the bloke who is sorting the decorating for the woman moving in I told him about the creep but also mentioned the fence being old and that the council looked at it and didn’t come back. It’s very old (17 years) and I used trellis to strengthen it , wrapped around the trees so it won’t be carried off in strong winds. I explained how I cannot remove the fence as I have my garden hanging off it (the pergola, climbers, roses etc) and he was quite passive aggressive , saying that I would be responsible if a two year old was knocked down by it in a wind! This is the same one who insisted on using my parking bay (but didn’t do it again after I told him not to). Very bolshy. Thank God he isn’t moving in. He kept saying ‘I can see what you’ve done!’ as if he was accusing me of something. That’s what I get for being nice to people round here. I’ll just ignore him if he continues to be like that with me. People just donlt know how to behave themselves. He parks his car right up to the door on the grass as well. Not allowed! Might report him to the council for that if he doesn’t stop being pushy. I just cannot be bothered being involved in other peoples bullsht!
See you later hun Lots of love xxx

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Hi Suzanne,
Just posted to Tina about the night I’ve had with no vet call back until this now and very little sleep. I’ll certainly order that probiotic for her food. Will try anything to help her. The vet said I could have just not bothered trying again with the penicillin but I’d rather give it another go than leave it to chance that her infection clears up. Described the diarrhea as melted chocolate! She’s fine in herself, happy and eating well. Still weighs the same, drinking and weeing. It is exhausting watching over her like a little child but if I donlt I’d never forgive myself. Like you say, she looks healthy and happy. My therapist said the same. Shocking news. She’s in her garden now but it feels like rain so she’ll prob just sleep when she comes in. I’m still waiting for her food paste to be processed. I hope she likes it as there’s a lot of tins! Have a checkup in 2 weeks so the stress is over for now.
Ordered this one: Amazon.co.uk
Thank you!
Glad you went to see the Banksy exhibition. It’s so frustrating not being able to get out and about. And I remember loving the Indiana Jones films in the eighties with all the family. They been shown recently. I didn’t know there was a new one out. I’ll see it if it comes to Amazon Prime because I dropped my Netflix. Might have to start it again. Still want to see the Downton Abbey film set in India and also Nomadland in America with the culture of living out of cars and vans. Love the dream of that. Sure the reality is very different. Watched some you tube clips and it’s very expensive, just in petrol and cost of living generally, even if you find a camp spot for free. Mam always wanted to be a gypsie with those very old caravans. When I went swimming last time the carpark was overrun with the travellers and their big campervans. They were moved on very quickly.
Glad you enjoyed your London adventure but it is exhausting living and working here because the pace of life is so fast. I used to commute into London for work and certainly don’t miss being part of the ‘rat race’. Driving in rush hour is horrendous and the sun brings out all the nutters. Going to the vets yesterday I had a car overtake from the back of the cue up to the traffic lights and cut infront of me. Brayed on my horn in protest! Everyone is in a rush. So not surprised you need a rest now. I have some treats in my shopping today so hope to have an easy day with Porsch and catch up on some much needed sleep.
Hope the probiotic helps her. Can hear her yowling even though the door is open. She’ll be coming in to pester me now. Here she is!
Catch you later hun. Lots of love xxx

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Hi Suzanne
Gradually feeling much better thank you. Hopefully will be able to get a good nights sleep tonight !
I will be seeing the new Indiana Jones at some point. We have a new cinema opened in the town so will be checking it out.
Got a brand new musical to see on Sat, A Strange Loop at the Barbican. Its a limited run after great reviews on Broadway. Cant tell you much about it yet but supposed to be ‘game changing’.
Must admit not a Banksy fan but am generally very into art of all sorts.
Hope you enjoy the film and will look forward to your views on it.
Sending love and best wishes
Neil x

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Hi Neil,
Glad you’re on the mend hun and have something to look forward to. Seeing anything which is limited makes it extra special. Looking forward to the pics. Wish I could see Indiana Jones but just too claustrophobic sitting there. Miss going to the pictures.
Was sitting out with Porsh until it started spitting on. She’s in her nest now having a nap and I’m waiting for my shopping. Have a burger and crisps as a treat. So annoying Asda don’t have tracking that actually works. Really tired after not sleeping well last night, waiting for a call from the vet which never came. Relived now though after speaking to the vet.
I was very annoyed when I was sitting out there and the bolshy man arrived with others at the house next door. He made some comment about me being a ‘snotty’ or ‘snobby cow’ ! I’m certainly neither and was nice enough to speak to him when he was lurking about when I arrived home. I don’t know why people are so mean to me when I’ve done nothing to them. Will just ignore him from now on. He’s not even the new tenant. Obviously loves an audience. Lots of laughing. They were the other side of where I was sitting. Wouldn’t happen if I had a bloke living here with me. Seem to give the impression I’m an easy target. He’ll find out I’m not and tempted to report him parking on the grass. I had to get rid of my compost bins because it’s a ‘communal area’. Spiteful jealous people reporting me. Really don’t want to be getting busy like that but if that’s what it takes for them / him to leave me alone then that’s what I’ll do. Hate two faced people, being nice to my face and then slagging me off while I’m sitting there. Honestly! The drama continues.
Is it raining there? Lovely and cool now. Sitting by the open windows with Porsch. Think that’s my shopping now so will love you and leave you.
Lots of love xxx

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ProKolin is handy to have on hand but think you can only use it for three days max in a row but we sell heaps of it as works great :green_heart: x

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Hi Suzanne,
I’ll try it. Porsch is quite happy, no diarrhea, eating and drinking well. So the anxiety of her leaving me has subsided for now. But not had a great day otherwise with the ‘spoilt cow’ comment from the bloke overseeing works on the bungalow next door. All I was doing was sitting in the garden with Porsch. Why are people so nasty? Makes me realise just how passive aggressive he was when chatting to me. And then when I texted my niece to see if my little nephew got his card (I’m a day early!) she was asking for money for her birthday after I’ve already bought the mattress and quilt. She’d said about bedding so it would have been a combined big gift. And how much money for my nephew. Found out they’re all going out for the birthdays. I’m not invited. Can swim Sat but can’t see me after that any weekends as with boyfriend. So after this weekend getting birthday presents/ money I won’t see them again. Is it any wonder I feel used? Thing is they can go round the corner to my sisters mate but they can’t come to see Porsch before she gets very ill. I feel so alone. Just seeing me for money it seems.
I’m wondering about moving somewhere away from here. There’s no point in me staying. I’m on my own. Nobody cares about what is happening to me. No support at all. But I would miss my therapist. Without him I would be gone.
Feeling very trapped between the creep and the bolshy bloke. It seems I am really disliked and they don’t even know me.
Lots of love xxx

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Hello Christine

I meant to check in last night but chores absolutely ran away with me. I watched the soaps on catch-up 1 hour later and that hour behind makes such a difference and not in a good way.

I’m so annoyed that you are putting up with absolute crap from people round your way. Firstly from the perverse creep next door and then from any random Tom, Dick or Harry that thinks it’s perfectly acceptable to do so. There are people of humility around, lots of them, but there’s also another side to society as well sadly. A side where people harbour a sense of entitlement, lack consideration and don’t mind showing it. My Husband used to say that he thought people in general seem to have an “angry” expression on their face and I didn’t really give it a lot of thought at the time but can see it now. I’m also sorry to read about your Niece and Nephew’s behaviour. I’m truly shocked about that. It’s beyond all comprehension. Especially as they are coming so close to your house yet excluding you. Thats awful. I hope they sse the error of their ways somehow.

I did manage to go out yesterday but decided to walk just to town and back. I don’t normally go in the charity shops as I don’t want to start buying stuff and it getting hoarded but I did see a small multi coloured glass mosaic bowl for a tea light so gave in and bought it, it was really eye-catching. It was so warm too yesterday but managed get home before a massive storm! By the look of it now it doesn’t seem to have cooled down though.

Glad Porsche is doing well still. I hope her food stuff gets delivered in time. I can imagine the difficulty with getting the tablets down her. Once the antibiotics are gone it will be easier but yes I can truly imagine she’s looking loving the attention. Good on her.

Gonna have to sign off Zoe’s ran off with
a branch and chomping on it, she’ll be getting splinters in her mouth. Like kids aren’t they pets.

Will check in later

Much love xz

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Hi Tina,
Yes, Porsch is taking full of advantage of me! I’m little cry I’m there, turning her bowl so she can get to the meat at the back because it all gets pushed to one side. She’s taking her tablets better now. She must know on some level that they are helping her. And relieved to see no more diarrhea this morning but she did give a little cry because her poos are like bullets. The moisture is absorbed with her condition. Got her food in time but still waiting on the tins even though I chased them and got a reply email to refer to the website for waiting times. I suppose with using Amazon where it is next day delivery anything else is slow in comparison.
I do feel very trapped now between the creep and the other bloke who isn’t even moving into the property. Couldn’t not chat to him when he’s lurking on the grass and I had to pass him when I arrived back yesterday. I don’t understand this intense nosiness that people have. Thinking I might have to let the garden slide. I used to go out there when the creep was at work but if the other one is watching through the old fence on the other side I don’t want to be out there. I hate being watched. That fence is going to be an issue now and the council didn’t come back after looking at it. I did say about putting a fence on their side using my posts so my fence is left standing with my garden attached to it. They can add posts on their side to strengthen it. But I think there’s a lot of jealousy too. I remember now someone shouting ‘it’s massive!’ when they were moving bits in so my garden has become a ‘thing’. I don’t have it in me to do battle. The woman is quiet who is moving in. Hope when she gets in properly he won’t be around as much.
I came across a great quote - that confidence is quiet and insecurity is loud. Makes sense from what I have experienced from the people round here.
Your glass bowl sounds beautiful. Will you have it in your bedroom? Be lovely casting colours around the room. I loved charity shops but there’s a sense of sadness now because I think of all the house clearances when people have died and their precious things are no longer precious. Mam didn’t like charity shops or car booties. Maybe’s that was why. I remember years ago she bought me a beautiful pink rose tea set with plates, dainty cups and the teapot for a birthday pressie. It was so delicate that I only have the teapot now because I used the set everyday. I keep my cutlery in it standing on the bench so I can enjoy it.
Well done for getting back before the storm. The garden is drenched. Seems to have stopped now and Porsch is back out again but it’s still muggy. Do you feel better for getting out? I always do. And to get a ‘treasure’ makes the determination to go worthwhile. I’m so disappointed that my niece is only seeing me at the weekend to get money and to take my nephew shopping after swimming for his birthday. On top of that I’m not allowed to mention their dad because apparently I did last time without thinking and he was upset (I didn’t even notice). So after this weekend I think I’ll just stop trying to see them again. I’m not going to be taken advantage of. So hurtful. My sisters friend literally lives round the corner from me and I’ve dropped my niece off there after swimming before but she won’t come to my house at all. To be excluded but not know why is beyond me. There’s no compassion at all for Porsch and seeing her before she dies. I’ll just stop trying now and don’t even want to see them this weekend. How did my life get to this? There is only my therapist here for me. When Porsch leaves me I’ll have no reason to stay. But I won’t tell anyone I’ve gone. They wouldn’t even notice.
So worn out and tired of every day being a struggle.
Lots of love xxx

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Hiya Christine

Its good to hear that Porsch is keeping you on your toes, it means she has enough energy to do so and that’s brilliant after what she has been through.

I don’t make a habit of going in the charity shops for exactly the reasons you mention. I know they sell a lot of things that people of lost interest with and some are new but you can always tell when it’s come from a home where there’s been a bereavement, always. Like you, I can’t help thinking of how these items must have previously been cherished by their owners. Its enough to make you want to empty your house of everything and live with the bare minimum. It does make you wonder how on earth one country as ours that isn’t that big can cope with all society’s excess stuff when it has to be sent to landfill etc.

Hopefully things will settle with the new neighbours. After he’s helped her with those jobs there’ll probably be no reason for him to hang around. You are an Enigma I think Christine and people dont like it because they can’t work you out but that’s their problem.

Today I was on the Olio app. Don’t know if you know of it but it’s where people give things away and I managed to get a garden strimmer so I did well there.

Feel for you with your family as I always do. I often feel totally bereft at how I’m treated and try to keep a low profile where possible.

I was gonna say something else but it’s completely gone so I’ll say bye for and catch you soon
Much love to you both xx

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Hi Tina,
I feel so ill. Think the stress of Porsh has hit me, like a delayed reaction. Now that I know she is ok and loving her new paste food, getting her tablets into her on time (with some protest but not enough to win!) the energy it took to deal with the situation has left me. My friend with the cats popped round randomly because his cat had had a cysts removed and has hypo thyroid so it was to tell me not to feed him as he’s on a tailored diet too. He brought some raw mince for Porsch and she loved it. I googled and it’s great for thyroid as it’s full of natural water. Was nice to see him and I took him round the garden because he hadn’t been over for so long. Brought me some grape vine cuttings which we planted in the big tub where my sweet peas had perished. He’s spurred on now to get his own garden in shape. It was when we were walking round that I realised how rough I felt. He knows the new woman and she is lovely so it’s good to know. I was chatting too about the fence situation and how I never heard back from the council. So that remains a situation because it must look awful from her side. I said again about putting up a fence on their side on the back of mine. Will see what happens. But I will not destroy my garden.
I really don’t understand why people have to work me out and are baffled when I’m not what they think I should be. I certainly don’t fit in here and people feel threatened by that. Can’t understand why. I have no interest at all in anybody around me. And because I won’t be pushed around they don’t like it. Like the parking bay. If they had one it would be their prized possession. And because I don’t think of it like that they think they can use it. Was really pleased the husband didn’t park in my bay without me reporting him. He knew I would if he did it again. You know Tina, It’s exhausting having to always watch my back and defend myself, stand my ground against the people I am surrounded by. I shouldn’t have to live like this. And yet I am the oddball!
I was very upset yesterday when chatting with my friend about the creep getting through the loft, saying how isolated I am and that I am not even safe in my own home. He doesn’t believe me! Everything that has happened to me he thinks is my imagination, anxiety. agoraphobia etc. I am psychotic. Having post traumatic stress is a reaction to the stalking and has long term effects on being able to do ordinary stuff. It doesn’t mean I have a mental illness where I make up my own reality. So if he is telling people this they will think I’m a nut and that it isn’t true. I kept telling him that the council believed me and that I was left the creepy sticker on the fridge plug and that he had burnt my wallpaper next to the boiler. To not be believed and have no proof makes me want to cry. Even my family didn’t believe me. I was at home when he drilled out the loft wall. I am not a liar. What has to happen to me for people to believe me? I’m so angry and upset. And now the idiots I am surrounded by who accept the creep must also believe his lies and that I have made it all up and then accused him. It seems I am living in a different reality here. And because their imagination cannot stretch to the truth they think I am creating my own drama. Unbelievable. And there’s nothing I can do about it. I have no support from anyone. Don’t want to wake up again.
Just waiting for my bird seed delivery. Fed the birds, Porsch is out on a fresh towel after the rain (chairs are soaking), dishes done and house straightened up. Scraped the table of old bird seed and emptied the bird feeders of old seed before filling up again. Seeing it written down makes me realise how much I’ve done despite feeling rough. I think stress has such a debilitating physical effect on me. Creep was home all of yesterday so if he leaves I’ll tidy up the patio and I have a PH treatment for the pond which my therapist recommended for clearing it. My friend loved my garden but I could see all the jobs I have to do when I was walking round. Really need to get the patio finished. I’ll be able to collect all the bulbs soon and empty the tubs onto the trellis/fence bed I want to turn over and plant up. Will remove the pebbles / gravel and use in the patio gaps first. But I do feel really hemmed in now between the creep and the new neighbour as the old neighbour never used his garden.
Hope your strimmer works. We have a ‘Freecycle’ here but haven’t been on there for quite a while. Really miss going to the car bootie for things for the garden. Always ran out of money and saw something fabulous I wanted at the end.
You mentioned about people clearing out all their stuff and living a very minimal lifestyle. I see how that would be freeing and as long as someone felt in that headspace it would be therapeutic but I love to have things around me that expresses who I am and to be comfortable (I know that is a huge luxury to so many people living in the rental system and facing homelessness, cost of living etc). When my friend walked in the sitting room he said how trippy it is with all my textiles hanging on the wall and the plants everywhere. Our bungalows are the same layout but because I have so much stuff I have half the space! It is true. He couldn’t believe how big Elsie has got. We were chatting about fishtanks as he’s getting small fish. Might do that too when the time comes. Lots of tiny colourful fish would create a different ambience.
Still have to get dressed. Not sure I can go swimming tomorrow or even drive over there to meet my niece / nephew. Hope they don’t think I’m making it up. Will have to text my niece now to let her know.
Will pop back again if I can later. Fell asleep yesterday. Monty tonight and Gogglebox so something to look forward to.
Lots of love xxx

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Hello again,
Just a reminder to everyone. If you don’t have a smart metre give gas and electric readings today and tomorrow so you have a record of the old and new rates on both days to avoid being overcharged. Advice form the bloke who does the money programme.
Creep is lurking so can’t go out. Still feeling very upset about not believed about the loft. Impossible to prove when I didn’t have a camera in the loft. But this is why he gets away with it.

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Hi Christine

How are you today? Better I hope.

Yes I think it’s true that if you have had extreme stress like you have had with Porsche your body tends to feel it after the event, as it’s only then that it can relax instead of running in “flight or fight” mode. Its the adrenaline surge I think that keeps us going at the time and then as you say, the delayed reaction of exactly what has been happening starts to descend. At least there is the comfort of a positive outcome for you both. Thank goodness she needed her claws doing, I remember that’s why she found herself at the vets originally.

Sometimes Christine the notion of having a camper van in the middle of a deserted field is extremely liberating. It’s never something I would do as it would be helpful to be able to drive and I can’t!, but just the absolute solitude of it for a while is an ideal notion. People these days can be incredibly judgemental I find. Possibly more so than they were before Lockdown started. I can’t fathom the reasoning of it. Its the same everywhere, in the workplace, social media, just in everyday life. If you keep yourself to yourself people either assume you are anti-social or just plain stuck-up. You are seen as “different”. Sometimes I look out of my windows and don’t really recognise the street I’ve known for 46years, even those years I lived away Id spend a few days here every week, but it just seems alien now. That aside, compared to many years ago it’s not too bad. The guy next door “weedy” I shall nick-name him, is no trouble. He goes out at 8.15am for his “supply” and you can smell him smoking it in his back garden. I should be floating on a happy cloud if the drugs effect were transferred in the atmosphere but sadly not! He lives with his family or he probably could be a handful so I can’t complain. The other guy next door doesn’t really do much outdoors now as all his vegetable planting isn’t ready for picking yet.

Zoe is completely covering the floor with dog hair and fur right now with shedding. I have to go on the floor on my hands and knees and brush it out because it’s a heavily textured carpet and it gets in the pattern. A hoover simply doesn’t come close, but in three hours it’s just as bad so the cycle starts again. Zoe is 2 tomorrow.

I hope this debilitating tiredness lifts for you and you can get back to doing what you love doing which is your garden. Sometimes, someone calling round gives you a bit of incentive because it’s all too easy to think “I won’t bother because no-one is here to appreciate it”, or even notice you’ve done anything at all. That does get you down a bit. Well it does me!

Just currently sat in the kitchen as the sun is out but it’s incredibly windy and if must be an easterly wind as it’s cold. At least it will dry the washing!

He will be back shortly so I will see if I can squeeze In coffee.

I’ll pop again before the end of the day.

Hope it’s not been too stressful.

I can just visualize Porsch enjoying her mince!

Much love xx

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Hi Christine

Didn’t get back to check in with you yesterday as something came up I had to attend to unfortunately.

Hope you had felt a bit better as time went on yesterday.

Speak later and much love yo you both xx

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Hi everyone.
Back at the theatre yesterday and feeling much better than last week . The cough/chest infection rapidly disappeared and back to normal now. ( What is normal?)
Saw the new musical A Strange Loop at the Barbican and it really was something fresh and original although very adult and only let down by the amount of sexual content. Trains packed because of Pride in London.
Will catch up again in the next few days.
Sending love and best wishes to you all.
Neil x




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Dear Tina,

Wishing lovely Zoe a happy birthday !

Hoping you’re not too tired out with all the fur cleaning !

Hugs to all and kisses to Zoe, Porsch, Tammy and Cal xxx

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Hello Palou

Thanks for the well wishes, the message was a nice little surprise.

As Zoe is part Husky there seems to be layers and layers coming off and a grey haze appears on the carpet every three hours!

Can’t recall if you have a pet Palou.

Hope today finds you well.

Much love xx

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Hi Neil

Glad to hear you are on top form again. It wouldn’t be very pleasant sitting in a theatre when you aren’t 100percent. I used to get this fear that I’d get a fit of coughing or sneezing during a performance although on reality it never actually happened!

Your tastes are wide-ranging aren’t they, wish is a good thing. Always lots of choice.

Enjoy Sunday Evening

Much love

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