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As I drove round I realised that I was looking at the back of The Gables. A house built in the late 18th century by a local wealthy coal merchant. A beautiful old building. It eventually became the maternity hospital where our eldest son was born. When the new Maternity Unit was built it became a mental health hospital and has now been converted into flats.
Brue, I looked on google earth for the house in Highgate where by Mum was brought up and then my aunt, uncle and cousin lived. We used to visit often and I have such fond memories of it. (my cousin doesn't 🙄) It was one of those 'shared' houses where several families lived each on a different floor. Sadly the house no longer exists. The whole street has been demolished and is now a flyover so not always a good idea 😟
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On Monday I pulled the caravan out from its storage area at the side of the house and took the wheels, one at a time, to get the tyres changed. Whilst taking off the wheels I noticed that the rubber boots on the motor mover had split so I ordered new ones from Truma.
Yesterday, Tuesday, I had the 'van out again to take the spare wheel off and put on the second newly re-tyred wheel. What a job it was trying to get the spare back onto the Alko cradle and then trying to simultaneously push and lift the cradle to get it back under the caravan. Trying to lift 18kg at arms length whilst laying on the floor to reach under the caravan is no joke. Whoever thought the under caravan cradle was a good idea ought to be made to use one every day of their life as a penance.
I did eventually get it back using blocks and a length of wood as a lever and then put the caravan back in its storage place at the side of the house. Five minutes after it was all back in place, locks on and the legs down and the fence back in front of the 'van the post arrived with the rubber boots ! Excellent service from Truma but just five minutes too late by Royal Mail. I've now got to have the caravan out again. Oh well, it gives me something else to do to pass the time.
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Oh dear John, Sod’s law😁
Yesterday was great here, warm and dry, even a bit of sunshine, so I spent the whole day in the garden, catching up. A lot of tidying done, great uncovering leaves and finding thriving growth and bulbs underneath. We even enjoyed lunch outside.
We had pancakes, but decided against the Nutella, raspberry alternative. Made do with a couple of nice thin crepes each, smear of orange curd, rolled up, squeeze of orange juice and a touch of single cream. Really enjoyed them, a nice change. Had fun of course trying to toss them. OH, who was cooking, went all nervous at the point of toss, and nearly blew it. The ex Gymnastic coach in me explained you needed height for a somersault (😂) and managed a perfect landing. I didn’t dare repeat my luck.....
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JM20 wrote "What a job it was trying to get the spare back onto the Alko cradle and then trying to simultaneously push and lift the cradle to get it back under the caravan"
I removed the cradle on my van, saving weight, and stowed the wheel under the fixed bed. The previous van, an Avondale Dart, had a wheel well under the floor, a far superior solution. Why they don't all do it I've no idea.
In the interests of saving further weight, I passed on the pancakes having scoffed a load of garlic bread and a big bowl of carbonara.
My trio of new solar panels arrived this morning. Just need some decent weather to be able to get up on the MH roof and fit them. AS today is rubbish, I'll probably spend the afternoon watching Ben Ainslie in the Prada Cup series.
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Had some sad news from the care home yesterday to say that Dad had passed away in his sleep on Monday night. At 94 he was a good age and, until the last few months, was still mentally very alert. But there's no doubt that he took my brother's death just before Christmas very hard and it has been obvious that he was struggling badly the last few times we'd seen him.
We at least have the consolation of knowing he passed peacefully and was still himself right to the end; we didn't have to cope with any dementia which we had been fearing.
The care home have been unbelievably supportive through the 2 years he spent there and we will always be grateful to them for making his time there cheerful and positive.
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We are both so very sorry to hear your sad news moulesy but pleased your Dad had a peaceful end to his long life. We both send our condolences and very best wishes.
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Very sorry to hear your news Moulesy but it was good that he managed to pass away peacefully and that he had all of his faculties until the end. Good to hear that the care home was more than satisfactory for you and the family. Makes such a difference.
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Managed to get around our walk this morning just about dry before the heavens opened.
Visit to the Opticians this afternoon. No change from 2 years ago. Should have a yearly test as brother has Glaucoma but no sign in mine. No charge either.
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M, very very sorry to hear your news. You and your family have had a very rough year. Thoughts are with you x
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Really so sorry to hear your sad news Moulesy, we'll all be thinking about you and your family.
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Another dry and warm day here, started off quite sunny, but cloudy later. More hours in garden for me, lockdown therapy.
Just been reading about that poor Patterdale Mountain Rescue Volunteer who has been very badly injured. They do a fantastic job, in all weathers, so tragic what has happened to him. I will post a link to the donation fund set up for him in the Kind Thoughts section lower down, as I know a good few on here are fell walkers and enjoy climbing the big hills.
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This morning we went out with the dog to a local stretch of water...there were four of us there, three cars and a police car ( plus five ducks.) Can't say we enjoyed it due to the police presence which, for no real reason, made us feel guilty! So back to village cabin fever.
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Visit to the opticians today. As no news on cataract op other than I am 'on the list' but they are only doing 'really urgent' cases at the moment new glasses were decided on in the hope they will make a difference. I pick them up next week. I decided to wear the new jumper that our daughter gave me for my birthday recently 😊After a dry bright morning it has been raining since just after lunch.
Good news on your covid jab Bakers2. Onwards and upwards.
Yes brue I would have found the police presence un-nerving as well.
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Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts - the CT community at its best!
It's been a particularly hard couple of months; lots of families have suffered similar losses. We must all just be patient and look forward to better times, hopefully not too far off.
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My thoughts go out to him and his family. Those they helped shouldn't have been there 😤, fined £200 each. I hope the contribute a darn site more to the donations page and carry some guilt........ The volunteers say they're not there to judge.
Northumberland mountain rescue team were out recently, along with rescue helicopter from Prestwick 14 plus hours. Assisting an ambulance to get to a remote farm. LINK A much happier outcome for the team, not sure about the casualty. Link shows the conditions and the skill of the helicopter pilot in getting down.
Such selfless volunteers deserve our thanks, not being asked to put themselves at risk as a result of someone else's whim 😤
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I've been trying to post about Chris Lewis but every time I sit down to post I just get so mad and angry at the stupid prats who endangered his life that I have to get up and calm down so thanks Ttda.
And what did these idiots get as a punishment? £200 fine. I'm getting angry again. About time they started charging people who are ill-equipped or travel against advice for being rescued.
I read some of his fellow volunteers comments and thought them very humbling saying that they weren't there to judge the walkers. These truly are exceptional people.
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