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The jabs never did stop anyone catching covid or spreading it. It just, hopefully, stops people getting it so badly. Thank God for our jabs, I hate to even think what it would have been like without them. My dear old Gran, well she seemed old to me at the time but only 69, died of the flu so I never refuse that jab.
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Agreed, I’ve had 3 jabs followed by covid x2 which was just an annoying cold for a few days on both occasions. To the truly unwell & seniors with health issues it’s a very wise move indeed.
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We take every jab that is offered - covid, flu shingles - as all can be really nasty illnesses for some people. OH has COPD so we dont want to take any unnecessary risks. We both had covid last year but because we were up to date with our jabs we avoided him having to go into hospital with a serious case of it. Same with shingles despite having had the jab he got it 2 years ago but it could have been so much more serious without the jab.
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Nice day today, though still chilly out of the sun, so we took a trip to Dunbar after lunch. Dropped into the Belhaven Brewery and treated myself to a selection of their beers, and some for SIL for his birthday in a couple of months.
We are no longer alone on the site, a second outfit arrived as we were having lunch.
Off to visit my friend tomorrow, he is cooking lunch for us.
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We have had a really nice day out today, Lincoln. Nice run for us, via Gainsborough, got parked up easily not far from Cathedral. Never fails to impress this wonderful building, and made all the more special because they now welcome dogs inside. Our lad went round in his chariot, with a leg stretch out in the Cloisters, as we sat outside in the sunshine. We ended up spending most of the day round the Cathedral itself, just so much to see and take in for us. A few photos, of outside, and Eleanor of Castile’s viscera tomb. One of my most interesting historical heroine’s is buried in Lincoln Cathedral as well, Katherine Swynford. We stopped off on the way home in Kettlethorpe, where she was Lady of the Manor, before she became a Royal Duchess. Not the church from her time, but nevertheless very interesting with lots of research about her. Only the Manor gatehouse arch still stands from her time there. Another interesting thing in the church was a French early 1500’s goblet pulpit. Brought back from France after being immersed in a river to clean it up!
We didn’t do Castle this time, it’s not dog friendly, and we would only have had an hour, given how long we spent in Cathedral. We have been around before, so saved it for another time.4 -
All our stock are now outside (apart from the very young calves) so in theory there's less daily routine work to do. And we are approaching that narrow window when we may be able to get away for a few days. But looking at our calendar it's proving tricky - too many meetings pencilled in. Not to mention all these Bank Holidays.
And some bright spark thought it would be a good idea to have a Coronation party. Lots of preparation to do. Mea Culpa.
Ah well. At least we have a night out tomorrow - Oysterband in Kendal. One of many of our favourite bands.
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Lovely to see Lincoln Cathedral tda. I used to treat myself to a day out there sometimes when I was first retired. I love that area at the top of the hill. Never bothered with going down the hill! Funnily enough a visitor came into Peterborough cathedral a few days ago and asked about the burial place on Katherine Swynford. I had to tactfully tell her that it was the wrong cathedral.
I love the Bishops Palace at Lincoln as well.I hope you are enjoying Cornwall brue, despite the rain. No rain here but it is very cold. Where is spring?
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Interesting reading about all these jabs. Although I don't qualify for the latest round of covid boosters, I turned 70 back in January and out walking with some former colleagues last week (even older than me!
) they were surprised that I hadn't been invited for a shingles jab or a general health check. So I rang our surgery and asked the rather young sounding receptionist about it. "Oh, I haven't heard anything about that, I don't think we do them here, you'll have to go to a pharmacy and pay for it" was the reply. I was a bit taken aback so emailed the surgery who sent me a link to book an appointment - only it appeared there were no appointments available till the end of July at the earliest. So I emailed again and asked them to phone me. They did and offered to fit me in a school as I could make it! Seems like a left hand/right hand situation to me - but very concerning for anyone who doesn't realise they're entitled to it. 
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Just starting to get organised for our coming fortnight away, first in Addingham, lovely looking cottage overlooking the River Wharfe and with the Dales Way right on the doorstep, then to Little Longstone where the new (to us) cottage is just a 2 minute stroll to The Packhorse which might just get our custom this week.
Having to organise the walking quite carefully these days - Lady, who will be 13 next month, is struggling a bit and has had a couple of bouts of something called "vestibular syndrome " which affects her balance. So it's just short walks for her. But Ralph will be striding out so we'll be planning for one of us to do the first half of the walk and meet up to swap dogs half way round - what could possibly go wrong?!
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I was thinking of you yesterday Millie, as there were some excellent guides taking small groups around😁 I latched onto one in the Quire, because they had the quire stall area roped off. It was the misericord seats I particularly wanted to have a look at, so was a bit puzzled. Apparently, it is roped off because visitors have tripped on the steps, so no doubt someone has put a claim in and spoilt things for everyone.😡 I did get to look at a few. We collect some of the lovely resin copies you can get, in fact they are made around four miles from where we live. There was a stunning Albrecht Durer Tapestry of a Hare in the shop as well, but it was a good few hundred pounds. Price of a cottage holiday🫣
It was cold in Lincoln as well yesterday, but dry and sunny.
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Sorry to keep talking about illness and jabs but just to say after moulesy’s post on the subject of shingles. When I was about 40 I contracted shingles, fortunately I realised at once what it was and in those days we had a brilliant lady GP, I got an appointment that day (just imagine that now) and she gave me medication, which she said, if caught quickly and used straight away would lessen the symptoms greatly, which it did. Once 60 I caught it again, no appointments available and no medication offered, told on the phone to just rest. This time I was really bad and quite ill for sometime. Later I asked for the jab and was told not available until 70, under any circumstances. 2 weeks after my 70th I made sure I was booked in for the jab. I would advise everyone to make sure they get the shingles jab as soon as they are able.
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I was going to ask about your dogs M, as you mentioned one wasn’t too great. That’s a good age, same as our Lab. He can’t walk far at all nowadays, but loves trundling around in his chariot, hoping out when he feels ok, and then back in for a rest. So we do a lot of the swopping over to go for a walk thing😁 Hope you twin cottage break goes well👍
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vet put our Heinz57 on gabapentin and YouMove Senior, his is 12 yrs old and was really struggling, hate to see dogs suffer and discussed with vet re putting to sleep, now he is running around like a 2 year old, got a check up next week as gabapentin can have some adverse side effects, but he seems to be ok, not walking as far as he used to but that suits me just fine as my legs are starting to slow down some what.
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Our son had shingles aged 16, the herpes virus is nasty and can sit on nerve endings and then suddenly emerge. As it can affect older people very badly if it emerges it's certainly worth having if it can dampen the effects. OH is due his but hasn't phoned up about it yet, it seems it's up to individuals to get it done in the stated age "window."
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Here are a few photos from yesterday and the day before, one of the houses was even featured in the last episode of Peaky Blinders!! Don't have a very good signal so am having trouble posting.
Had a very pleasant evening with the WNs over a drink or two, and then today we all visited Hare Hill Gardens and then had a walk on Alderley Edge. It has been fine so far but very cool for the time of the year.
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Do I detect a photograph of Little Moreton Hall there Nellie -- I have a photograph taken by my late Father hanging on the wall in my living room, { the picture not my dad
!! } from almost the exact same point. Very slight fading on it but I've still got the old negative should I decide to refurbish { Well I ain't got a Minolta 2 1/4 square twin lens reflex to re-take it myself 
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It is indeed Little Moreton Hall ABM. One we hope to visit Saturday while the Nellies plough their own course.
Had an enjoyable blather with them yesterday and joined them for their outing today. Good to get some walking in. Raining at the moment.
I've unfortunately had Shingles twice and don't wish a third time. Both occasions in my early 40s and I couldn't have medication as the Shingles were right over my kidneys and an underlying medical problem with them meant no meds. Had to work as well as Self employed. We had a friend who had an outbreak of them on her face and it seriously affected her facial muscles. She was left scarred both physically and mentally by them. So get your jab as soon as you are able.
Heard that another near neighbour has unfortunately passed away after a recent fall and hospitalisation.
Enjoy your 2 weeks away Moulesy.
Sounds like a super day Ttda.
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Yes, our old lad is on Gabapentin and You move as well. And Co codamol😱 And monthly Librella injections. Everything has kept him going, some days are good, others not so good, but overall his little life is a good one still, he potters around garden and local woods fine, loves all the attention when he’s in his chariot😁 He’s got eye problems as well, been seeing a specialist eye vet for around three and a half years now. He doesn’t produce tears, the usual op using a saliva gland isn’t a useful option given his age, but again, we manage things, and he can still see most things close up. They are so resilient if you have the time and effort to cope. We wouldn’t let him suffer, his life is still a good one. Heart and lungs, sound as a pound😁
Owning a pet, and paying vet fees uninsured doesn’t half focus the mind on the NHS. 👍
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Glad you and the WN’s had a good meet up👍Some nice photos. 😁
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Yes, we visited both LMH and Biddulph, but there is another hall there, in the first photo. Does anyone, apart from WN, know which Hall it is?
I have had my shingles jab, but OH hasn't as yet, but it seems that there are specific ages when one is given it! We both have had nearly all of the Covid jabs, at different places across the country as well as at home, but not the latest one yet. Hope to get them done in a week or so when we are in an area with lots of choice of pharmacies by calling 119 and fixing up an appointment.
Sounds like you had a great day out at Lincoln, tda.
Enjoy your two weeks away, M, and that the weather is kind, especially for the Red Setter meet up.
ABM, that photo must bring back fond memories every time you look at it.
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I was unfortunate in my late 50s that I had Shingles, very fortunate that I called my GP practice first thing in the morning and was invited to go in and see the Dr before he started his daily appointments. The diagnosis was confirmed and medication given. I can remember the pain I had for nearly 2 weeks, when I am eligible to get the injection I will be there waiting for the surgery to open.
We are now in southern France 😊 3 days driving after landing at St Malo.
Weather has been dry and settled, today it was 24c when we arrived here, we are on a site next to the Pont du Gard for a few days. Next week we should be in Italy.
Watching my data so not reading all posts hope everyone is well and getting out and about.
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