What are you all up to
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@milliehull I’m afraid ours is more than likely to be asleep in his chariot, but he is 15, and on gabapentin, enough to knock an elephant off its feet🤣 He usually wakes up if anyone wants to say hello. I think we are definitely going to try and get down next week, whizzdown A1 to Peterborough, a look around Cathedral/exhibition, and then try and fit in Easton Walled Garden for a couple of hours on way back up. Going to do a bit of reading about the knitting before we head down.
Managed a couple of sessions on garden today, either side of visiting Mum. Have got some lovely birthday presents, and some vouchers/cash to to spend. OH has been browsing Matthewson’s (Bangers and Cash) catalogue. Apparently, we need a Porsche Boxster next. And possibly a longer drive…………..🤣
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I’m afraid ours is more than likely to be asleep in his chariot, but he is 15, and on gabapentin, enough to knock an elephant off its feet
Any chance it works it works on Nonagenarians? MiL has more energy than she needs at present!🤣
Boiler installed and seems to be working fine. Fingers Crossed. When you retire the idea is to have more free time so why is our calendar full of appointments and not just for health? And we don't have grandchildren so I don't know how those that do, manage.🤷♂️
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It's been a long while since we visited there, grand photos, @DSB
Thanks for the information @milliehull we might be close enough to call in and view the display.
Happy birthday @Takethedogalong hope you had/have a lovely day.
Good to read that your boiler guys were early, rather than late, @Wherenext have they completed the work?
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Been up to Byland Abbey today. It's worth a visit.... it's just a pity that the old pub across the road, taken over by English Heritage as a 'cafe' was not open today when we visited. I reckon it's probably a busy place in the summer.... The tiles were still covered over from the winter protection - would love to see them, perhaps in the summer. As the 'cafe' was closed, instead, we went on into Helmsley to the cafe at the walled garden....
David
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We moved on down to near Louth today, with an easy drive in fine weather. After being the only unit on our previous CL we now have 3 others here. After lunchvwechad a walk along to the village Church that being The Church of All Saints, which has a 15th C tower but the church was rebuilt in 1843. It has a very impressive ceiling and organ in the nave, with words from the Tae Deum.
And especially for @Wherenext
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@Takethedogalong If you are thinking of coming to The Yarn exhibition can I suggest that you get a timed ticket from the Peterborough Cathedral website as it will hopefully make sure that you dont have to queue.
What great photos @nelliethehooker. That'a a really lovely church, especially the ceiling.
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@DSB we love visiting Helmsley walled garden, we have at least two or three visits a year. The cafe looked quiet it can be really busy on fine days. OH said we have been to Byland Abbey but I have no recollection of seeing it, another day out when we get a chance. You mentioned traffic busy in Harrogate, it is always a bit of a nightmare for traffic, we have found a few detours these days but generally we avoid Harrogate at all costs!!!
@nelliethehooker the church looks beautiful, an unusual roof decoration.
I got to see the consultant on Monday about my hip. I’m glad to say he (and I) thought an operation at present would not be necessary. The X-ray shows that I have no cartilage in the hip joint so it’s bone on bone but it doesn’t always hurt badly unless I strain it or overdo things. He felt the movement in the joint and there isn’t much, it’s quite stiff. Then I got the ‘can you do this and that’ questions and on the whole I can, usually, although not always! I asked him why I was in so much pain in December and January, when I was referred, and he said osteoarthritis will have flare ups and that was the reason I was struggling then, and it has settled down now although I will probably get other episodes. He has now got a record of the problem and up to date X-rays so he advised I contact again when I get to a point where I can no longer cope.0 -
@heddlo It does seem that the offer of hip and knee replacements are based on how much pain you are in. Margaret is in severe pain whenever she stands up and has been for at least 6 months. Before my operation I don't recall being is as much pain but I was lop sided! From what you say you seem a little reluctant to have the operation? All I can say, for me, it was a game changer, the pain immediately went post op and the even bigger difference was I was back on an even keel! Has there been a suggestion that you could have a Cortizone injection as that could help if you get a flare up.
David
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Thank you for this, very helpful. It sounds like it’s a huge draw if timed tickets are on offer. Could I ask another favour? We have never driven into Peterborough before, always cycled in so any help with car parking (not for MH) would be great. I will take a look on Google but local knowledge would be even better.👍
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@DSB the covers on the tiles won’t come off for a while😁 It could be under a foot of snow between now and Easter! Another lovely setting though, it’s so beautiful around there. Helmsley Walled Garden is superb in Summer. I hope you are getting all the sunshine we are. If you want something a bit different, a bit of a walk, and great for pooch, then take a look at Cawthorne Roman Camp. It’s up in the Cropton Forest area, one of Britain’s lesser know Roman Forts, but interesting, with great views. Not one for a wet day though, but the paths should be ok for walking. No cafe up there, but there’s a nice one at Beadlam Grange Farmshop, which is on the main road between Helmsley and Pickering.
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In the queue for GP reception. Just seen my first brimstone of the year 🤗.
Another lovely day here. A few fair weather clouds and not quite such a stunning sunrise. Forecast is for it to turn by Monday. So making the most of it. Going to sort flowerpots very soon - not before time!
The pleasure of a mammogram this afternoon. 2nd since we arrived here, almost 3 years ago. Very impressed. Then pick up dog worm and flea treatments from the vet. Early meal as it's the WI AGM tonight. Fingers crossed 🤞 it'll live to fight another year. They're going down like 9 pins around here 😪.
Thanks @milliehull I'll look at timed tickets and will watch where you suggest for parking. My heel is really giving me issues, so I'm looking not to walk too far. I have a couple of carparks, one of the 3 Queensgate multistory and another by the back of the town hall - if there's space. I would have gone Tuesday whilst I was collecting my reading glasses, but foot didn't want the additional steps 😪.
I'm trying to reast it for now as going with DIL and grandson's to support son at the Cambridge half marathon on Sunday. I did manage to drive the dog for an off lead walk today.
Great photos, folks. Adding places to my visit list.
Enjoy all. Oh I'm number 1 in the queue
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I’m not reluctant I would just rather wait until I feel I really need it. I had my left hip replaced 3 years ago David and, as you say, it was game changer! That hip was causing me many problems and I was almost constantly in pain. The new hip is amazing and I am so glad I had it done. My right hip is different in as much as it’s not as painful, just makes life a bit difficult at times. I have no pain, sitting or lying and a couple of paracetamols usually help for a few difficult days, I can’t take anti-inflammatory medication due to a stomach issue. I do hope Margaret will soon get hers done as the relief from constant pain is extremely stressful and tiring.
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@heddlo You sound a bit like me with my knee. I hear both positive and negative stories from people having knee replacements. I also read a lot about exercise overcoming many issues caused by a knee which I am trying to follow. I suspect my attitude towards hips is due to the time it takes here in MK to get an operation. Despite being referred in August to the NHS for her hip Margaret has still not got an NHS appointment just to see a consultant, this was the main reason we decided to go the private route. At least you have the advantage that you are on the consultants "list" so once you decide it hopefully shouldn't be too long before an operation can be arranged. With Margaret we are just waiting for letters between the Cardiologist and the Orthopedic Surgeon and hopefully a date will follow soon.
David
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OH went into MiLs bedroom this morning after MiL had had her shower.
"Mum, why is there a Mange-Tout sitting on your trolley"
"Well I peeled them for my dinner last night"
"And?"
" During the night I found one under the duvet. I was going to eat it as I knew you would only ask but I didn't have my teeth in and I'd forgotten about it"🤣🤣
The Midnight Mange-Tout muncher strikes again, if she can remember to put her teeth in.
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Thanks for the info @Takethedogalong. Unfortunately we travelled back home today...🙂 so I'll it'll be something for us to think about the next time we're up that way. Just arrived home.
David
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