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@DavidKlyne sounds like a similar issue to OH. He didn't do the exercises... Like Margaret, I chose not to drive often. OH loved it and I enjoyed being a passenger, but kept my hand in doing bits of local driving. He was a terrible passenger. Knows better now cos the alternative is his own 2 feet 😜.
I know tell everyone what a HUGE mistake it was to sit back and be chauffeured.
OH was out of hospital just 10 days before our son's wedding. Requiring a drive on motorways, not done those as M25 our nearest 🫣, of over an hour and a half. I was exhausted after his 3 months in hospital as well as the emotional toll. I programmed the satnav to no motorways and checked out the route, drove with my heart in my mouth! It took twice as long, but I did it.
Now we live one junction along the A1M from him and his family and I hop on and off without a thought as well using alternative roads.
Please encourage Margaret to try driving as soon as possible after her recovery, she won't regret it. Meanwhile just kept doing things that will help - recovery can be slow over many years.
@heddlo good that you've got in the driving seat again.
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@DavidKlyne - I suppose they have to be 100% certain particularly as it is on the left eye, which is the one that would catch any untoward movement from the pavement or cyclist etc. It's a bind. I was fortunate in that my eyesight wasn't affected at all but MiL still has vertigo problems with hers. Luck of the draw.
@DEBSC - Not nice, not nice at all. I still remember having a tooth extracted as a child. Had to have Gas to put me out and I swear I can still taste it to this day at certain times. Never wanted to go to a dentist again after that but common sense prevailed, or at least my mother did.😀 We had a new Dentist at the surgery about 4 years ago after a terrific one retired. Always difficult getting a new Dentist. Still not sure about this one.
@heddlo - good to hear your first drive went well. There's always that bit of doubt so it is good to dispel it.
Hopefully had my last Hepatitis B inoculation jab this morning. Have to wait 8 weeks before having a blood test to find out if it has been successful.
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Oh - @DEBSC that sounds so painful - hope you are soon feeling better and David @DavidKlyne - I hope Margaret's infection clears up soon. With regard to your driving - a friend of ours had a stroke - just after you and he has lost all sight in one eye and can't see much out of the other - so consequently he can't drive. Since he actually loved driving before, he's very frustrated as I'm sure I would be. I do hope you get sufficient sight back soon and get your independence back again.
Had a very interesting morning - the Rep arrived from Atto with a demo mobility scooter plus my brand new one. Wow - I was seriously impressed both with it's performance and the quality and ingenuity of the engineering. I was a bit concerned that, since the top speed was 'only' 6.1 mph, it would be a bit staid - but in reality, it felt seriously fast!!😀 In fact the Rep was a bit concerned as I was whizzing around on the road outside our house and said to Ros "Does he really have to go so fast!!"
Here it is in 'suitcase' mode - meaning it can be pulled along such as when boarding a train etc…..
And with a few clicks (which I still have to get used to), it becomes this……..
The Rep went through all the procedures for folding / unfolding so that I could make a video on my phone and hopefully I'll be able to do it without that before long. A bit reminiscent of our Brompton folding bikes we had on the yacht!
Am I a bit sad, getting excited about a mobility scooter? Yes, probably - but not bothered since it will allow me to get out and about a bit more when we are away. And - it's even got LED headlights😀
As he said, he likes to think of it as the Porsche of mobility scooters🤣
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@richardandros that looks like a good bit of kit and great it can fold down so easily to get in the car etc. Enjoy
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Just a bit of an update,Margaret attended MK University Hospital today and had blood tests and an x-ray. The nurse offered the opinion that it could be a haematoma. Margaret sees the surgeon that did the operation tomorrow so it will be interesting to see what the solution is? At least they are on the case, hopefully will know more tomorrow.
@richardandros the speed seems about right, a fast walking pace? I don't suppose they are designed for long distance travel?If I can't get my licence back perhaps its an option Margaret and I will have to consider? It would certainly get us to the local shops and the surgery and probably even further.
David
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@DavidKlyne I hope that things get sorted out tomorrow when Margaret sees her consultant.
That looks a grand bit of gear @richardandros and I am sure that you will soon be unfolding/folding it as if you have been doing it for years. Drive safe!
Rather you than me @DEBSC Fingers crossed that you don't suffer, that you are already feeling better and the extraction wound soon heals.
We have had two days of very wet weather. There are lots of floods in the county, with roads closed as well as the C&CC's Keswick site. At least it has resulted in the water level in Thirlmere in gaining 2.5 m in height. Today I had a non-urgent visit to the Audio dept at our local hospital to sort out a problem with one of my hearing aids, all done and dusted within 15 mins, and I came away with a couple more strips of batteries for them too!😁
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@DavidKlyne All the best to Margaret for today's appointment, hopefully it'll be sorted out when she sees the consultant. It's good that she is seen so quickly.
@DEBSC Ouch! That was a very traumatic dental appointment. I hope you'll feel better soon.
@richardandros That looks a mean machine! It's amazing how mobility scooters have evolved in recent years. I'm sure you'll soon get the hang of the folding and unfolding once you've done it a few times. It'll give you a lot more freedom when you're away, to be able to get out and about whereas otherwise you'd be more restricted.
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Oh flip, OH has a bad chest infection and the Dr has put him on antibiotics, he’s in bed this morning. Granddaughters wheel on her wheelchair has gone flat, a puncture or something. They are sending a new wheel but it takes a while, her Mum took it to Halfords yesterday they tried to fix it but it went down again. OH tried to fill it with resin last night but gone down a bit this morning. She stayed over with us last night so that I could run her into work early this morning, she can’t get far with a flat tyre, we will try Halfords again when she’s finished work. I’ve not slept for 2 nights, could have done without the very early alarm clock this morning. I hate taking painkillers but I’ve had to every 4 hours since Monday, can’t believe it’s been quite so painful. Can only eat soup and still drinking tepid liquid through a straw. On the bright side I might loose some weight 🤭 On the downside I’ve been watching daytime tv. The dentists have phoned to check on me. Finally, after taking codeine and paracetamol this morning I think it is starting to ease but face still very swollen. Sorry about the moaning, I know that many have been through a great deal worse this year but I just wasn’t prepared for it, very sleep deprived and needed to have a winge, many apologies.0
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@DEBSC isn't life grand?! I do hope you get some pain relief and are able to rest a bit. It never just rains..... Take good care of yourself. You're welcome to whinge here 😘
BBest wishes to your OH, you need him to look after you 🫣🤣
I hope the wheelchair gets sorted quickly. You've certainly opened my eyes to all the issues for those with disabilities. Not as simple as swapping shoes when one goes wrong 😡.
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@DavidKlyne best wishes for Margaret today, hopefully they can find quick result.
@DEBSC oh dear, bless you and your other half. Do hope you are both feeling much better very soon. Also hope the wheelchair can get sorted soon too.
@DSB is today the day for Carol? Best wishes for you both if so.
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@DEBSC - no need to apologise for 'moaning' - sounds like you're having everything thrown at you at the moment. Fingers crossed the pain soon subsides and you can get some sort of normality back again.
@DavidKlyne - the range of the Atto is 12 miles - which, actually is quite a long way when you think about it - can't see me ever doing anything like that in one day! That said, I don't think the Atto or something similar is needed if you're not going to put it in a car - there's no point paying a premium for something that's foldable and light. You'd be much better off looking at something more substantial on four wheels, probably with a much longer range and higher speed.
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@richardandros I must admit that mobility scooters have not really featured much in future plans as much as they are. I suppose that I think of my self as being in recovery mode rather than having decided this is the new future which it could well be for all I know? Once Margaret is sorted I think she will be pretty mobile. My thoughts at the moment are on whether I should buy a walking threadmill to strengthen my legs and knees. When I think back I probably don't realise how reasonably fit I was mobilitry wise given my age and dodgy knees?
David
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@DEBSC hope you begin to feel better soon @DavidKlyne also hope Margaret begins to get better shortly too with no more complications.
Had our little Mini in this morning for an MOT it had only done 4k this year as it’s only our run around but it passed first time great little car 15 years old and good fun to drive around in
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Thanks to all those who have expressed concern for Margaret. She went to the hospital today and was seen very quickly by the Consultant. His view was that it was an abcess which will get better in time, hopefully the antibiotics will help facilitate that. He will see her again for a follow up appointment,don't know the date for that yet. Although she would obviously like it better now I think she is reassured that its nothing more serious. Just a waiting game now?
David
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@DavidKlyne that's good news.
@DSB I hope Carol has had her op.and is doing ok.
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@DavidKlyne good that it’s been looked at and hopefully will soon be sorted. The antibiotics will help I’m sure.
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Thank you for all the kind comments. ( @Bakers2 @heddlo @richardandros @InaD @DavidKlyne and others too)
Humble apologies that I am a bit behind with reading the posts today. Carol has had her hip op, which seems to have gone fine. She's staying in over night as she is yet to see the physio and her blood pressure is still a bit low. Hopefully that will come up tomorrow.
Glad Margaret has seen the consultant, David ( @DavidKlyne.) - hope the antibiotics will help sort it out.
David
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@DSB David glad that Carol has had her operation, the long wait is over! They seem to be keeping people in hospital after a hip operation for shorter and shorter times? Margaret had an issue with her blood pressure but I suspect once Carol is up and about it should improve things. I assume she will have to do the stair test with the physio's before they discharge here? Best wishes for a quick recovery.
David
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My goodness, it's like Emergency Ward 10 on here. My best wishes to one and all who are suffering or have loved ones that are/have suffered. Too many @'s to chance it.
OH and self did something this afternoon that was unusual for us. We had various disparate items that we needed to buy, the range including Mortar and Pillows for example, so we headed to an area known as The Greyhound Business Park, on the outskirts of Chester. It used to be a Greyhound stadium and those of a particular age and persuasion might remember visiting Chester Football ground, called Sealand Road back in the 1970s. Both have gone now, the greyhound stadium completely, the football club relocated nearby. So we visited Dunelm, the new Ikea (rubbish), Range, Hobby Craft, B&M, B&Q and finally a caravan spares store. Now we know exactly why we don't like doing this!😂 But, needs must as they say. Not everything on the list acquired but did include things not on the list. Not looking forward to the credit card bill next month.
It was quite warm surprisingly.
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I hope that the painkillers do their job and you manage a good night's sleep tonight @DEBSC , and that you are able to get the punctured wheel fixed.
Pleased to read that Carol's operation looks to have been a success and that she should soon be home @DSB
Good to see that Margaret has been seen by her consultant @DavidKlyne and the the antibiotics do the trick.
It was wet again first thing this morning but thankfully it has stopped before our main walk, and has stayed fine for the rest of the day. I received a text from the Outpatients Appointments first thing to contact them by phone ,and I was able to get a hospital appointment for next Tuesday, 9 working days after my visit to the doctor, which I think is good going.
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@DEBSC It never rains but it pours; as if the experience with the tooth extraction wasn't enough. Hopefully OH will feel better soon with the ABs, and you will also feel better soon. Good luck with getting GDs wheelchair sorted out too. Nothing wrong with having a moan every now and then and getting things off your chest.
@DavidKlyne Good to hear Margaret has been seen by the consultant and has been reassured; hopefully the ABs will get rid of the infection soon.
@DSB Carol must be relieved that the surgery is behind her now. I too had low BP afterwards, in fact, they kept me in the recovery room for nearly an hour to check it every few minutes. I was told the spinal anaesthetic can cause that. I saw the physio the next morning and again in the afternoon, to do the stairs test, and was then told I could go home.
@Wherenext You're similar to myself and OH; we have a similar type of shopping centre not far from here, and sometimes when needs must, we go. It starts before we even get there, as approach roads are usually busy, with traffic lights to help it become even more of a queue to get on to the carpark. Once parked up, invariably the shops we want are at opposite ends of it. with lots of people everywhere. Definitely not our favourite type of outing either.
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Thanks, once more, for the encouraging posts @DavidKlyne @InaD @nelliethehooker et al. Her blood pressure is still low - they're not sure if it's heart related or just the stress of the op....I think they'll get that right before letting the physio in....
David
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@DSB as mentioned by @InaD it could be the spinal injection having something to do with Carol’s blood pressure issue, I was told the same thing as mine was low too. Lots of fluids I was advised. I was in 2 nights because they wouldn’t let me do the Physio stairs on the first day, although I did get up to the toilet and a short walk around my room. When you think of what she has just been through and the stuff pumped in it’s not surprising I guess. Do hope she will be fine tomorrow. 🤞🏻
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Well said @DavidKlyne
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I agree there @Tinwheeler I guess he just like seeing his name in print, as he very seldom has anything positive to say.
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I find this part of the forum, helpful, sometimes funny, interesting, with lovely photos of people’s days out and visits, and… very friendly, kind, non judgemental and supportive. In a world of sites that seem to be bad for users mental health, have online unkind trolls and uncalled for nasty comments and replies to posts that do make readers miserable, I find this part of the forum a very safe space with thoughtful users who offer, interesting posts, laughter, support and kindness, long may all of that continue.11
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Totally agree @DEBSC - and well done from me as well, David. Since I retired, I have lost touch with a lot of people - for various reasons - and the only people I see regularly are other dog walkers in a morning and some of our neighbours that we're friendly with. I therefore enjoy the 'company' of my other 'friends' I have on here and although we've only met two (Mr & Mrs @nelliethehooker ), I still regard everyone else as a 'friend' and enjoy hearing what everyone's been up to and seeing the lovely photos of where you've been. This is the light-hearted, chatty section of the Forum and I think the fact that it's been going so long, and is perhaps, the most subscribed section, speaks for itself.
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Can’t agree more with comments above, it’s just nice to catch up with folks, share a bit of fun, show some support, enjoy hearing about others daily doings, at home and while touring. There are plenty of other sections to discuss more caravan/MH issues, technical related stuff and such.
Some of us are real friends, not just names on a forum board. I have met a few of those who post in this section, and would happily say hello to a good few more in person, given the chance. Happy to say hello on a regular basis to those who can no longer tour as much as well. 🙂
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I remember starting the original thread on the early 'first edition' of Club Together... which I thing was called 'What are you up to today'. It became really popular, but around 2016, when we had the first major 'upgrade' to CT, we lost the original threads. Oneputt (I think) got there first (😀) and open the current, slightly renamed, thread, which has now turned into one of the longest threads (if not 'the longest' thread) on any similar forum. It's still my 'first place to go to' when I visit CT. It's surprising how things work out.... 🤣🤣
David
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I really have a boring and predictable life, and believe me I count myself very lucky in that respect and long may that continue, so I don't often post on here but I do read this section more than most other sections and like @DSB it's often my go to first go to place. It's also useful for picking up advice and tips on all manner of things to do with life.
To show what a boring life I lead the only excitement this week is an exchange with an Ebay seller who thinks returning a NTSC region 1 DVD without any warning in the item description is unfair of me! It was brand new but unplayable and he suggested I should buy a multi region DVD player instead of sending it back for a refund.
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