Hi Samana
Yes I'm sure you can get those 2lbs off as you sound an expert in manging your diet.
Best of luck with your stairs project - it will be great when it's done. So it's you that's the DIYer lol. I don't mind painting with a roller, covering a large area with ease, but those itsy bitsy glossy bits, Jan does.
Have fun in Norhtumberland and Yorkshire and enjoy the break. Don't worry about posting up - as you say, we do when we can. I'll still be here lol.
Yes 5 miles. I was pleased although I'm going to stick at 5 miles until it's easy and just increase when I feel I can. I hope the weather cools down later so I can go out again. Fingers crossed!
Take your time over posting up - it sounds like your cup is running over atm.
Yes they referred me (fobbed me off) to the brain injury specialist and didn't even copy her in on the letter. I told her to tell them she's neither a psychiatrist nor psychic which made her laugh. They are pretty useless. Stuff I call basic admin, they just don't do and the information conduit between departments is actually me. I'm sure you've been there before.
We're flying to Seville in southern spain and then travelling round the south on a coach. It's called 'classical Spain' so should be fun. Hopefully the flights won't be cancelled like a lot are atm.
We've been doing UK holidays for the last few years with Shearings on coaches. I wasn't too sure about sitting on a coach for a long time, but the break from driving is great. I have a range of films on my mobile phone so I watch a couple and we're there! The other passengers are really friendly. Mostly they are older people, unlike my spritely 63 years 🙂 and some have mobility problems but everyone lends a helping hand. I've come to enjoy them and when I'm on the coach I often think 'phew! no driving'. We went to Scotalnd on the coach, but had a stopover half way so it wasn't too daunting. In the old days, I used to like to drive and organise things myself, but to have things organised for you means you don't have to think and now I find I can relax better.
I think it's amazing how you manage your health challenges. You should be a mentor!
Stay cool if you can....
Cheers
Steve
Hi Steve,
I'm slowly getting back into my zone and making an effort to work on my 2lbs again. I needed toast last night but that's fine. I'm working on it and that's all that matters. Yes I can do it! You're doing an amazing job! Keep going!
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Hahaha, thank you yes, I'm the driving force! Hahaha, yes I am the DIYer, I like to have a go, not an expert by any means but not afraid to get in there and have a go. I love the rollering and the little bits too, I just like to take my time now. If I get tired I just need to stop and pick up when I can.
I'm not away until the first week of October so plenty of time yet. I am totally focusing on decorating during September so we can get it all sorted comfortably and make a good job of it. Yes, we will catch up when we can. I have managed to set it up on my phone but not so good on my phone as I am on my laptop. I can drop you short messages whilst away sometimes when I can.
I think you are wise to stick with 5 miles until it gets easy then increase it if you want to. Yes, it's quite warm here at the moment. Not too par away this weekend is an air show and we can see the red, white and blue smoke from the Red Arrows by the sea.
I am moving around more. I shall be using my energy and exercise via decorating in the next few weeks. Not much really I guess more sitting on steps and twisting etc but it's more than I do so will be good more me and moving about more.
I am quite busy yes for me and my health and needing rest etc at the moment. I will drop you a line when I can though, I like our chats.
That's not very good about your referral to the Brain Injury specialist and not copied them in, not great admin/communication! Yes I know the situation well. You're lucky they take your word for it! hahaha, they said I needed a letter from the consultant or GP they don't believe me and it's me feeding back to these people to get the info in the first place... beyond words! Hahaha!
Oooh lovely! You are going to Seville! Fantastic! I focus on everything going smoothly and keep in that place. We flew with TUI in May and got our flights cancelled coming back... stayed for an extra day and got compensation. Seville sounds wonderful take lots of pics! We are staying in two areas of Malaga over December and January.
Ooh that sounds lovely! Yes no driving, although I have always loved driving. I can see how easy it is not to. I find I like stopping when I need to having tummy stuff so it wouldn't work for me but sounds ideal for yourself. Yes if you have films on your phone that will break the journey up too. I love to travel. I can identify with the mobility problems so find it easier to do our own thing these days as get tired having conversations too hahaha, I sound a bit grumpy and I'm not I just get really worn out and need to rest. I'm so pleased you are enjoying these journeys by coach. Sounds perfect for you both! Scotland is beautiful and so pleased you had a stay over on your way, it's gorgeous up there. I've gone the other way for now and loving the driving hahaha. It's lovely to get away though, that's something we will both agree on!
Aaw thank you! What really? A mentor? Me? Not sure if I would be any good? I always focus on what I CAN do and build from there and focus on enjoying life, that is always a good place to start. I aim to encourage people on the group I'm part of.
Hope you both are having a wonderful weekend and looking forward to Seville.
Samana
I love that! So funny! My sense of humour! hahaha! he could see me getting up there if I could too hahaha!
