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Group 7-day waking average?

Morning everyone. A bright sunny start to the day here and a happy 6.2 BG for me.

Have a great day everyone and stay well.
 
3.9 for me this morning but only because I did a 3 unit correction earlier for a 9.1 with a sloping upward arrow. I knew I was being a bit heavy handed but wanted it to deal with FOTF as well, but then I overslept slightly. No big deal. That headless jelly baby went to be reunited. I felt guilty about leaving it in that state anyway. .
 
It's another cold and grey start to the day here. Yesterday afternoon we even had a hailstorm, and I see that they even had snow at the Cheltenham Festival. Still below fridge temperature when I went down to Morrisons a short while ago.

Diaversary today - 6 years - and also got one of these, the first for a while:-

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Grocery shopping later and I have a slot booked at the recycling centre over in nearby Bracknell, and as I'm over that way I'll pop into M&S. In the meantime it's coffee and the newspapers.

Whatever your plans, have a great day.
 
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Martin.A said:
Diaversary today - 6 years - and also got one of these, the first for a while:-

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Whatever your plans, have a great day.
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Happy Diaversary and congrats on your HS.:party::star:
I forgot it was my first Diaversary last weekend. Can't believe how quickly the year has gone.
 
ColinUK said:
After lots of back and forth the company said that they’d resend the lost delivery order for a fee of $35 whilst they investigate the lost one. I’ve paid that and am getting it sent to my mum and dad’s house. I’ll do a chargeback on the lost delivery. I’ll also look at dyeing the striped one red. It’s 100% polyester so that’s gonna be fun. I’ll need a cheapo aluminium stock pot and it’ll have to be done on the hob as it needs heat apparently. Luckily the replacement order will have two of that striped kaftan in it but of different sizes so at least I can practice.
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Under the "Consumer Rights Act 2015" goods are the responsibility of the supplier until such time as the buyer has received them. Therefore you shouldn't have to pay out any extra to receive the goods that you have already paid for. I order a lot of stuff online and have more than once had to quote this act to the supplier. Especially when goods have gone missing and they wanted me to try to trace them. I just batted it back to them to trace. At our old address there was a Patti Evans 5 doors away. A Christmas present for J was delivered to her neighbour as she was away for 3 months in her motor home. The neighbour kept it. I got a refund. Patti brought the present round to our house in February!!!
 
Morning all - a heck of a lot of big black clouds around, but it' mostly been sunny so far.

7.2 this morning and my 90% TIR completely scuppered by yesterday when I spent most of the day well high due to a slice of toast and Marmite for brekkie and a cheese sandwich with chutney at lunchtime, both of which were weighed and accurately carb counted and the cheese sarnie was bolussed for almost an hour in advance. I just cannot eat bread! Still 80%+ so I must be satisfied.

Saw the Osteo Consultant yesterday afternoon who said that the MRI on my right knee had revealed lots of arthritis under the kneecap and therefore he is going to do a full knee replacement. He said the waiting time is 8 months, but I've heard of people waiting 3 years. Must see if I can find it online.

Meeting my friend in town for lunch and then we are going to see "Anora" at the cinema. I know it got a lot of awards in the Oscars. Hope it lives up to it!

Congratulations @Martin.A on your HS and your diaversary. What a way to celebrate!

Hope everyone has a good day!
 
7.7 today after last night's hypo treatment, 7 JBs, 2 Custard Creams, 1 sm.glass of pure orange before they gently sauntered upwards a full 2 hours after they dropped in the first place. I was surprised they weren't in the 10s when I first opened my eyes this a.m.

The weather this morning is blue sky and sunshine but cold with it. I had to inspect every room in the house this morning trying to fine the culprit of something collaspsing (sounded like it was), as a loud bang emanating from somewhere. I couldn't find anything untoward, I'll check on the loft space as that's the only place.

Congratulations @Martin.A on your HS.

Enjoy the day peeps.
 
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Good afternoon. Had a 7 this morning.

TIR is only 64%, compared to the 96% one week ago (before my trip). Back to a routine now, and I finished the goodies from the Chinese bakery, so I can count and dose more accurately. Will be working full time as well so that tends to keep BG lower, with all the walking involved. I do have some posh chocolates left, I seem to be unable to stop in London without getting a few, but that is something I can ration sensibly 😉
 
Eternal422 said:
. Dad unfortunately has taken to guilt tripping us about going away and not being always available to rush over to them if they need help. He says that Mum is saying we shouldn’t always be away and not available and has been moaning about that - the opposite of what she says to us. So I’m not really looking forward to going over.
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Sorry to hear this @Eternal422. If its any comfort (probably not) i'm going through the same thing with mum. I get guilt tripped for going away or even for having made other arrangements to do things before knowing she needs me to take her somewhere so not always cancelling. I think part of it is because she's had the idea put in her head that her children should look after her. I was asked by her to be her carer. I said no and said that carers have a level of detachment when looking after someone and i would prefer to be her daughter. It probably sounds harsh to say that but i would get too emotional i think. I'm hoping when she comes out of hospital she will be more willing to have carers this time as she's so frail now. I think they just get to an age where even the simplest things are too much.

I just wanted to let you know you're not on your own with the guilt.

@Martin.A congrats on the HS and Happy Diaversary.
 
Had a meeting with the police this afternoon. Dunno if I’d mentioned that they’d called me in for a meeting a couple of days ago or not.
Went with my ISVA.

Case is over.

The likelihood of a conviction is just about 40%. CPS require a conviction threshold to be around 80%.

As it’s already been No Further Actioned and then reopened and more evidence gathered over another year and a quarter there’s little point in asking for Victim’s Right to Review again. I can ask but it’s pointless as the issue is no contemporaneous witness who can say that I’d told them what happened when it happened.

They’ve had him in for questioning and although he’s corroborated certain parts of what I said happened but for the accusation itself he’s remained silent. As is his right of course.

Apparently he’d been questioned on a number of occasions and has remained silent on all details other than basically acknowledging that he remembered me.

This means, given that there’s no forensic evidence or CCTV or a third party who’s willing to testify that I told them what happened at the time, proving the charge will be impossible.

Of course the police are frustrated, as am I. I think I’m frustrated although to be honest I’m not quite sure what I’m feeling right now. The DI said that it’s more common for suspects to flat out deny things than to No Comment if they disagree with the allegations. That he remained silent speaks volumes. Unfortunately those volumes are not allowed to be taken as a sign of guilt in a criminal case.

I’m exhausted. I’m a little emotional but I’m grateful to the police for everything they’ve done to get the investigation to this point as it’s not been easy.

I’m grateful to you lot for supporting me through it all too.

It is a good thing that it’s done and dusted and I’m sure I’ll be able to find some sense of justice somewhere from this but I’m not sure what that looks like at the moment.
 
ColinUK said:
Had a meeting with the police this afternoon. Dunno if I’d mentioned that they’d called me in for a meeting a couple of days ago or not.
Went with my ISVA.

Case is over.

The likelihood of a conviction is just about 40%. CPS require a conviction threshold to be around 80%.

As it’s already been No Further Actioned and then reopened and more evidence gathered over another year and a quarter there’s little point in asking for Victim’s Right to Review again. I can ask but it’s pointless as the issue is no contemporaneous witness who can say that I’d told them what happened when it happened.

They’ve had him in for questioning and although he’s corroborated certain parts of what I said happened but for the accusation itself he’s remained silent. As is his right of course.

Apparently he’d been questioned on a number of occasions and has remained silent on all details other than basically acknowledging that he remembered me.

This means, given that there’s no forensic evidence or CCTV or a third party who’s willing to testify that I told them what happened at the time, proving the charge will be impossible.

Of course the police are frustrated, as am I. I think I’m frustrated although to be honest I’m not quite sure what I’m feeling right now. The DI said that it’s more common for suspects to flat out deny things than to No Comment if they disagree with the allegations. That he remained silent speaks volumes. Unfortunately those volumes are not allowed to be taken as a sign of guilt in a criminal case.

I’m exhausted. I’m a little emotional but I’m grateful to the police for everything they’ve done to get the investigation to this point as it’s not been easy.

I’m grateful to you lot for supporting me through it all too.

It is a good thing that it’s done and dusted and I’m sure I’ll be able to find some sense of justice somewhere from this but I’m not sure what that looks like at the moment.
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Sorry to hear this Colin and did note you were surprised when the police said they were calling you in for an update.
I was not around for the initial case but know it has proved a traumatic experience for you so sincere best wishes that you come to terms with it as best you can.
I might have this wrong but you just strike me as such a nice gentle guy who just seeks justice and be able to get on his life and I wish it was in my power to give you that.
You seemed so happy to be choosing your caftan options and just hope you find solace and enjoyment in your planned break.
 
@ColinUK this must be really hard, but it sounds like you have pushed the investigation as far as possible given the circumstances, and not everyone would be willing or able to do that. You are brave. Hope you find some peace on time :care:
 
Rough night. Sleep proved quite elusive and yet there’s a strange calmness I feel as well. It’s not the only thing I’m feeling but it is there.

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