Newly diagnosed prediabetic

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Wow! Your pebble's amazing! Really artistic! I have the artistic ability of an ant, a very small ant. I remember the teacher in art classes at school saying in a high voice:

THE HEAD GOES INTO THE BODY SEVEN TIMES!

Not when I draw people Miss Reay 🙂

I don't think I'll have burgers for a while now as it's naughty food and gets it's own back on you 🙂

You're right, I think you have to respect how you feel and do what you can without going crazy as the cost can be high.

Yes the new saddle's great - very comfy but I didn't go out yesterday as it was still too hot. It's almost 10 O'clock am here and it's 24 degrees inside the house! Hopefully it will cool later, but I think probably not! I'm keen to get out, but not if it's too hot lol.

Good to hear you're in a better place with things. I'm sure you must feel frustrated at times being limited by illness. That's it, one thing at a time and you won't be overwhelmed.

That's all now, but well done with the stone painting! With my artistic ability, I'm limited to painting things like the back gate; one colour only, cover all surfaces 🙂

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,
Hahaha! I love your artistic description! So funny! You can paint a gate that is brilliant and other things! I'm not very artistic really, I just copied the video steps but think it was pure chance it turned out that way, but was looking at my next short video earlier and even the artists tell you that they make mistakes and ways to put things right, so I'm okay I'm learning how to correct things too now.

Hahaha, yes burgers do get their own back on you you're right. I might have one once in a while too. We have mince but tend to bulk it out with veg so you have more the taste than loads of it, so it's less fat and more veg goodness too.

I know I might have over reached a bit earlier in the last few days and both of my shoulders are paying the price in the last couple of days and not getting rid of a migraine either. Not moaning, just saying but it does affect how you feel and what you can do and not. It's beautifully sunny out and instead of being out there I've been lying in a darkened room for a few hours after having my hair done this morning, which looks lovely but slightly flattened now, but needed a cut anyway and feel better for that. So looking after what I need to do to try to ease my head, I'm coming off the meds and think need something or at least to see the Neurologist now to find out what's going on! It's really draining sometimes to have continual pain, so difficult to concentrate, but I try to do gentle things to keep going and staying positive etc.

It cooled down a bit here late afternoon but the evening seemed to be hotter yes. No, best to wait for it to be a comfortable temperature that's right for you. You will enjoy it more if it's not too hot.

You're right I do get frustrated with things at times, like with my migraines currently, it kind of sneaks up on you, they stay lurking in the background almost like you can't get shut of them, it's exhausting. So I focus on what I can do in those situations. Like today had my hair done which wasn't ideal but feel better, then did a small DIY job with hubby, and then got three pebbles mapped out with pencil lines which is a first for me in following designs from YouTube and so that stage is ready, I wasn't in the best place head-wise for painting so thought it's ready for if I am tomorrow, we will see. I have shopping planned in the morning. Like you say one thing at a time and go from there.

Thank you for your kind words about my pebble, I will show you more when done if you like? I'm dabbling in a variety of things to do over time and just going with what takes my fancy and pops up, mainly on YouTube hahaha. You do great in painting the gate, not everyone can do that! 😉

Have a lovely afternoon both of you

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

I think you are quite artisitic as I could never do anything like your pebble painting. I see from the other posts that plenty of people think the same. Well done and yes, post up more they are lovely to see.

It sounds like you've been suffering the last few days. I do hope it passes soon, but at least you've managed to get some things done, so you can feel a sense of acheivement.

It cooled here in the early evening so I went for a 6pm bike ride. The saddle was well worth the money! I did 3.2 miles which I was pleased with and it's getting easier too. I might try a little further next time.

I've lost another pound so that's 16st 4lb now and I can see my belly is a touch smaller when I look in the mirror so that's given me a boost. I think it's the combination of no snacking and exercise that's doing it. 😛

That's it for now, apart from if you feel up to it, keep banging those pebbles out and posting them up!

Have a nice day y'all...

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

I think you are quite artisitic as I could never do anything like your pebble painting. I see from the other posts that plenty of people think the same. Well done and yes, post up more they are lovely to see.

It sounds like you've been suffering the last few days. I do hope it passes soon, but at least you've managed to get some things done, so you can feel a sense of acheivement.

It cooled here in the early evening so I went for a 6pm bike ride. The saddle was well worth the money! I did 3.2 miles which I was pleased with and it's getting easier too. I might try a little further next time.

I've lost another pound so that's 16st 4lb now and I can see my belly is a touch smaller when I look in the mirror so that's given me a boost. I think it's the combination of no snacking and exercise that's doing it. 😛

That's it for now, apart from if you feel up to it, keep banging those pebbles out and posting them up!

Have a nice day y'all...

Steve

Hi Steve,
Aaw thank you! I'm really quite new to it, but just love having a go. Have other people seen my pics too? Aaw thank you yes I will, I'm trying out a variety of ways to do things... dots and scenery mainly but found this one pebble that was a weird shape and think you will love what I do with it 😉🙂 I'll post when done.

Yes I have been having a bit of a rough time. Plus got headaches/migraines too! It's just wearing me down a bit, I can't get shut of them and get a rest from them. The meds were making the sickness worse so reducing them, then the headaches got worse so something is at play as I can't get rid of the headaches at all. It is more migraine type headache, kind of lingering one and not full on, but there much/all time. Waiting still to see the neurologist about it. Yes I'm doing whatever I can do. Mostly earlier in the day. Plus I just did a little more on my pebbles but stopped due to concentration, well lack of and pain. It's fine, there's always tomorrow... got hospital tomorrow afternoon (lady's stuff).

Wow! Great you did 3.2 miles on your new seat! Fantastic! Sounds like it was well worth it! Yes plus it has got slightly cooler so that it's more comfortable to ride I imagine. Oooh, a little further next time! Brilliant, take it steady! 😉

Fabulous! You lost another 1lb! Well done! You're doing really well and the cycling and everything you're doing is paying off. Sounds like you are seeing the benefits too, that's great! 😉
I get to weigh myself in the morning... not sure if I've lost anything! We will see, I have had a little more bread due to the way tummy has been but we can see... I have to snack due to the Gastroparesis but changing my snacks slowly and in the best way I can. You've done really well just stopping snacking and it's working! 🙂

It's a bit cooler here and might even have rain later, I'm going to rest my head I think and see how I feel later.

Have a lovely day what ever you are doing

Samana

 

[Samana]

Amazing stone paintings - my daughter's house is surrounded by many layers of loose rounded pebbles - so unsafe, and they are filling up huge builder's bags to get rid of them - that will take a while. Maybe they should just hold pebble painting courses for the next 50 years....

Aaw thank you! I've only just seen this message! I just do it for fun, It's my first one! I'm dabbling in others and will post more soon 😉

Hahaha, the rounded ones are ideal for pebble painting! Or any shape really! 🙂 Thanks again!

 

[picitup]

Credit where it's due 🙂

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

I'm lucky in the fact I've never had a migraine, but my daughter gets them and I know how disabling they can be. When it's bad, all she can do is lie down in a darkened room with her eyes closed. For her, if she catches it early - at the slightest hint - she takes paracetomol and that helps stave it off.

Yes do post up any stones you paint - they are a joy to see! Hopefully it will help you relax too.

Best of luck at your appointment today. I hope you get what you need.

Yes the cycling's going well thanks 🙂 I'm really missing it if I can't go out. The summer is nice, but too hot to ride in at the mo. Hopefully it will cool later although that's not what the weather man says!

Yes, another 1lb gone. I'm feeling pretty pleased. While resting, I put my hand on my stomach and felt a small ridge. I think it might be an ab trying to poke through. 1 ab down, 5 to go lol. My goal is to look like any bloke on Love Island. Oh no! wait! I'm too old lol. We can but dream....

If you're ok about it, let us know if you've manged to lose any weight today. Best of luck with it. 🙂

I just checked how much you get for state pension. Mind you, I've got to wait till I'm 66 so 3 1/2 years to go. Hope I last long enough to claim it 😱

You have a great day too and I hope your stomach and brain treat you nice!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Credit where it's due 🙂

Good morning Steve,

Just getting ready for the hospital...

Thank you!

ooh, update on weighing myself this morning... I have and haven't lost weight... okay I know you might be scratching your head at the moment?! ... well I have digital scales and anything over a lb I never count usually... so on the 1st of the month I weighed 9st 12lbs and .75 (3/4) ... I'm now 9st 12lbs... so technically lost the .75 (3/4)lb ... so nearly lost a pound in the last two weeks which isn't bad considering the last week I've had to have a little more due to tummy issues. I'm quite pleased with that and now focusing on how to tweak things to lose another pound by the last day of the month... here I go!

Have a great day both of you, I wish I could say I'm looking forward to mine! (nervous laugh!)

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

Even 3/4 of a pound is great news! Well done! It's 3/4 of a pound you haven't got to lose next time and it's only been 2 weeks 🙂

As I say, best of luck with your appointment. Hope it isn't too arduous.

It got cloudy here so I thought I'd go for an early ride after going to the local tip. It turns out, despite being cloudy it's also flippin' hot so the ride is delayed probably till 6pm.

Cheers
Steve

 

[picitup]

Well, bummer. I decided to go for a ride a little early today but the front tyre split, the inner tube popped out and went BANG! Made me jump lol. So the total for today was 1 mile - 1/2 mile cycling and 1/2 mile walking back with the front tyre making a kind of flip-flop sound. The tyre's off and the inner tube is very sad with a hole blown in it. I didn't have any tyre levers, but 2 large spoons from the kitchen drawer did a good job (our secret!).
I rang the local bike shop at 5:00 and asked them what time they close and he said 5:00 lol. So 9:00 tomorrow I'll pop in and get a new tyre and inner tube.

I was really keen to get out, but these things are sent to try us lol 😡

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Even 3/4 of a pound is great news! Well done! It's 3/4 of a pound you haven't got to lose next time and it's only been 2 weeks 🙂

As I say, best of luck with your appointment. Hope it isn't too arduous.

It got cloudy here so I thought I'd go for an early ride after going to the local tip. It turns out, despite being cloudy it's also flippin' hot so the ride is delayed probably till 6pm.

Cheers
Steve

Hi Steve,
Thank you so much!
Yes, it's only been two weeks... I've lost nearly 3 lbs in 4 weeks which isn't bad as I can't always stick to things or exercise much so I'm pleased as I'm doing what I can when I can. I'm now looking at the next two weeks.

The appointment went really well... The consultant used chemicals instead of injections and told me it wasn't precancerous. I do have a condition that is not curable, but it manageable and can progress to be precancerous etc but I will stay on top of things anyway, and I'm good at the moment. I will have continuous treatment for it but that's fine.

Yes good idea to go for an early ride whilst it's cloudier and cooler good you waited until 6pm wow and you went to the tip too. Yes it is deceptively hot despite it being cloudy, same here too!

Have a lovely evening both of you

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana
3lbs in 4 weeks is brill! Quite an acheivement. You should pat yourself on the back 🙂

Excellent news about your appointment. It must be such a relief that it's not precancerous.

No bike ride today, but I did get a new tyre and inner tube and fitted them so back on the old boot tomorrow I think. It's building up for Monday now, when it will be 40 degrees lol.

I'm starting to feel better for the exercise. Much more 'together'. This motivtes me to keep it up although I'm enjoying it for it's own sake

You too have a good evening - maybe a bottle of wine too to celebrate your news? I'll be round later to see if you need a hand drinking it 🙂

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana
3lbs in 4 weeks is brill! Quite an acheivement. You should pat yourself on the back 🙂

Excellent news about your appointment. It must be such a relief that it's not precancerous.

No bike ride today, but I did get a new tyre and inner tube and fitted them so back on the old boot tomorrow I think. It's building up for Monday now, when it will be 40 degrees lol.

I'm starting to feel better for the exercise. Much more 'together'. This motivtes me to keep it up although I'm enjoying it for it's own sake

You too have a good evening - maybe a bottle of wine too to celebrate your news? I'll be round later to see if you need a hand drinking it 🙂

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,
Hahaha, thank you! Yes, it's not bad 3lbs! Hahaha, I've patted myself on the back I'm taking tiny steps towards losing my pound in the next two weeks now. It really gives you a boost doesn't it when you see things happening?

Oh goodness yes! it was excellent news! I couldn't believe it too when there were no needles involved! That was my dread! I know too much info but I'm so relieved! Plus as you say not precancerous either. I can use the ointment and do my best to keep it that way, that's all I can do and that's good enough for me. I'm doing healthy things like with foods and lifestyle, you can't do any more than that can you?

Not surprised you're not cycling at the moment it's way too hot! It was very warm first thing this morning and it's getting much hotter too! I'll be staying in the cool or putting the parasol up at best if I do go out but most likely staying indoors as that is way too hot. But think you will get the 40 degrees and us slightly less. That is graded as level 4 I'm hearing and never before been that grade?! If I have my facts right.

You've done and doing brilliantly with your exercising. So glad it's all coming together for you and you are feeling better for it and you're enjoying it too, which is a wonderful added bonus! So pleased for you! We did some home sprucing for exercise this morning so feeling like I've done my bit hahaha.

Funny you should say that! We did open some wine on Friday and had a glass and finished it yesterday with dinner. I really enjoyed a glass! Hahaha, yes you're always welcome! Hahaha! We'll open a fresh bottle when you get here! Hahaha!

I'm going to do a bit of my pebble painting then rest as I'm getting a bit tired now. I'm doing well and taking the head/brain meds just at a low level might just get me through for now we will see.

Have a lovely Sunday!

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

Yes it does give you a boost when you succeed in your goals. Best of luck with your next lb!

Good news your appt wasn't as scary as you thought. That's one you can knock off the list!

It's still hot here, but I think I'll go out for a ride at 6pm, but just a short one so I don't cook! I think it's essential you enjoy your exercise, otherwise you can't keep it up.

Yes I used my telepathy to anticipate you would have wine 🙂 Don't forget to post up a piccy of your pebbles when you get round to it.

The exercise is making me feel better, more energy and I feel 'together' so I'll definately keep it up. That new tyre needs testing. I'm still waiting for my bike lights which are on a slow boat from China. Mind you, it doesn't get dark here until around 9pm so I'll have to wait till the nights draw in for a test run.

You both have a great Sunday too 🙂

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Yes it does give you a boost when you succeed in your goals. Best of luck with your next lb!

Good news your appt wasn't as scary as you thought. That's one you can knock off the list!

It's still hot here, but I think I'll go out for a ride at 6pm, but just a short one so I don't cook! I think it's essential you enjoy your exercise, otherwise you can't keep it up.

Yes I used my telepathy to anticipate you would have wine 🙂 Don't forget to post up a piccy of your pebbles when you get round to it.

The exercise is making me feel better, more energy and I feel 'together' so I'll definately keep it up. That new tyre needs testing. I'm still waiting for my bike lights which are on a slow boat from China. Mind you, it doesn't get dark here until around 9pm so I'll have to wait till the nights draw in for a test run.

You both have a great Sunday too 🙂

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,
It's gonna be a scorcher today! We've been out and got shopping and got ice cream too as a treat, first time in ages! I was surprised they still had some!

I still have my next lb in focus although hubby lost focus in the last few days. I have to say he does most of the cooking as you know as I have little energy and use it for other things. So grateful he does that, but he does stray and gives me more carbs if I'm not watching him! Hahaha! So had to remind of my aim yesterday! He wasn't pleased, he has this vision that he's starving me! It's his tradition and upbringing that has instilled it in him bless him!

Yes one more appt I can tick off my list! So pleased that it done with at least for now.

Did you manage your ride? Hope you didn't cook! Hahaha! Yes it was very hot here too and through the night. It's already very hot and only 10am. Yes absolutely, it's very important that you enjoy the exercise you do. I love variety so I can get a bit bored, so I incorporate it into daily activities like stuff around the house or beach or shopping etc as I can't do too much but it all helps in what I do do. I still slot the 15 minute exercise sessions in too as needed. I don't like to sit around too much, I'm a doer, although in the hot weather I'm happy to sit still. Hahaha.

Yes you are telepathic! You knew I would celebrate though as it was a big thing for me and with the outcome of it it was even bigger hahaha! It was the relief of many things really.

I'm working on my pebbles at the moment, one is a bit wonky but it's fine I'll find a way to remedy it! It's all new to me and I'm learning so I'm just having fun with it. I have three on the go at the moment from what I saw that took my fancy 😉 I'll post them when done.

Wow! That's great news about the exercise and how it's making you feel! I love that! Yes it does! I'm noticing I am doing slightly more tiny things as time goes on too, just in day to day stuff often. Oh yes you have your new tyre too! Yes, plenty of time for your new lights even on the slow boat hahaha. It stays light for a while yet, you will get plenty of time to test them out over Autumn and Winter.

Have a great day and stay cool both of you 😎 I might sit in the garden under the parasol for a bit.

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

You're right I opened the front door for a vape and got a whoosh of hot air, a bit like when you get off the plane on holiday. Yes, It's true, I've decided to take up cycling in the hottest heat wave for years! A cunning plan (not). Ice cream sounds very nice at the moment.

It sounds like hubby is trying to look after you by feeding you up. At least you won't waste away if he keeps up the cooking!

I've not managed a ride yet. I almost went out at 9pm last night, but that's lighting up time and the lights haven't arrived yet. I'm really missing it, but will get out at some point. Tomorrow doesn't look too promising. Oh well, must be patient..

It sounds like you have a good exercise routine and it's good you're noticing some improvements. Speed is not as important as progress I think. Acheiving some progress, however small, gives you a boost and motivates you to carry on.

You both have a great day too. Enjoy your ice cream 🙂

Cheers

Steve

PS don't forget to post up piccies of your pebbles when you can!

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

You're right I opened the front door for a vape and got a whoosh of hot air, a bit like when you get off the plane on holiday. Yes, It's true, I've decided to take up cycling in the hottest heat wave for years! A cunning plan (not). Ice cream sounds very nice at the moment.

It sounds like hubby is trying to look after you by feeding you up. At least you won't waste away if he keeps up the cooking!

I've not managed a ride yet. I almost went out at 9pm last night, but that's lighting up time and the lights haven't arrived yet. I'm really missing it, but will get out at some point. Tomorrow doesn't look too promising. Oh well, must be patient..

It sounds like you have a good exercise routine and it's good you're noticing some improvements. Speed is not as important as progress I think. Acheiving some progress, however small, gives you a boost and motivates you to carry on.

You both have a great day too. Enjoy your ice cream 🙂

Cheers

Steve

PS don't forget to post up piccies of your pebbles when you can!

Good evening Steve,
Hahaha, yes that's how we felt this morning when we went shopping, we came out of the supermarket and it was like coming off and airplane into a hot country! Wow! The heat just hit you! Hahaha, I like the timing of your new hobby hahaha, not to worry, newsflash the heatwave will end by Wednesday or Thursday so you can pursue your well loved hobby again! Hahaha.

I've not indulged in ice-cream yet! I've had several carbs today including banana and bread as a butty so decided to wait. I had some none carb stuff too so feel good about that 😉

Yes hubby is trying to feed me up! I think he's worried about me getting nutrition and energy. I said I will only absorb what I can anyway. it's best if I can eat anything I can manage that is better for me and lowers my Hba1c. I think I got him back on track. No I definitely won't waste away with him doing the cooking!

You will go for a ride, a couple of days won't hurt you, especially in this heat too. Maybe Wednesday? That might look promising?

My improvements are small in exercise, but yes they are noticeable, like slightly extra reaching and doing a slightly bit extra in tiny amounts nothing huge but noticeable for me. Even in the hot weather which can affect me and slow me down I'm doing okay. Naturally I'm taking it steady in these hot days but still moving about. Even setting up the cushions on the garden furniture take several trips and hubby helps too as it's like a double corner sofa and I can put my feet up. It fits great into the space we have and less gardening too! You're right, speed is not important it's progress that's key. I have to say beginning the pebble painting has done wonders for me in ways I couldn't have imagined. If I had of known I would have started ages ago, this has been on the radar to begin for ages but waiting for both of my shoulders to have surgery I put it on hold, but decided I was tired of waiting so decided to just get the paints and do a bit.

I sense that I might have an ice-cream tomorrow I'm planning a bit of pebble painting and time in the garden and cool inside too and resting etc as it's going to be hotter tomorrow apparently, especially for you!

I'm working on my pebbles, one is finished but slightly skuwiff, but I'm only human and I'm new so okay with it, still two to finish then will send you pics and will also have to think of my next designs to have a go at ???

Have a lovely evening and hope you are both staying cool 😎

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

It sounds like you've got exercise mastered. Just do what you can and increase when you can. It sounds like you're having loads of fun doing the pebbles. It's good you decided to just go for it and are feeling the benefits. Yes, do post any up you can - they are lovely!

I managed to get out for a ride last night at 8:30 which I really enjoyed. It was cool and I found that I was stronger than I have been so that's good. I might do the same tonight. I wisj the lights would turn up as it's starting to get dark at 9:00 although I got away with it. It's 9:00 am here and it's 25.6 indoors phew!

Enjoy your hard-earned ice cream!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

It sounds like you've got exercise mastered. Just do what you can and increase when you can. It sounds like you're having loads of fun doing the pebbles. It's good you decided to just go for it and are feeling the benefits. Yes, do post any up you can - they are lovely!

I managed to get out for a ride last night at 8:30 which I really enjoyed. It was cool and I found that I was stronger than I have been so that's good. I might do the same tonight. I wisj the lights would turn up as it's starting to get dark at 9:00 although I got away with it. It's 9:00 am here and it's 25.6 indoors phew!

Enjoy your hard-earned ice cream!

Cheers

Steve

Good morning Steve,
I like to think I have exercise mastered in my day to day stuff and if not add in a few extras too yes. Today is day off due to it already being 29 degrees here. I've been watering the garden and doing things around the house and then messaging and painting my pebbles, my one paint colour isn't great so it's taking longer but I have a plan for the future but for now will just keep adding coats until there is enough! It could take a while, it's a bit transparent! Sorry I'm jumping about, it's my brain, I do that a lot hahaha. I'm really loving the pebbles though. I have finished one so will try to post it here today and not wait. I was dabbling with dots, it's a bit off but okay and the pebbles aren't made to measure they are unique hahaha, that's my excuse Aaw bless you! I love just having a go! Obviously I love them to turn out good but I've dropped the perfectionist in me, my best is good enough! 😉

Ooh great! You managed your ride! Lovely you got out! Just before it started to get dark too well done! Fantastic! You are really keeping the momentum up! Great stuff! It's supposed to be even hotter today, but guess it will cool by then and the breeze from cycling will be good too? Oh 25.6 indoors already there... oh it's 24 here indoors... think I'll stay indoors today, I did sit under the parasol on and off yesterday for a while.

I think health-wise I might just have the ice-cream for lunch today and another banana butty for dinner. It calls for a veg free day I think. I'm just about to have a nice black coffee.

Enjoy your day both of you and hope you can stay cool, I'll try to add the pic! 🙂

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

Thanks for posting your pebble up. It looks smashing! You've got a real talent there. I know it looks loads better than if I had done it lol.

It sounds to me like you've got the balance just right with your exercise and pebble painting. Keep it up!

I got out for a ride again last night at 8:30. The heat wasn't blistering, but the wind was quite warm so I got a little cooked lol. Glad I went out though and did 3.2 miles. Some of the cars had their lights on so I need those bike lights soon. Hope they hurry up!

It's definately a bit cooler here today. I'm sleeping on top of the bed atm which is much better.

I bet the ice cream went down well (jealous!) and keep posting those pebbeles up!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Thanks for posting your pebble up. It looks smashing! You've got a real talent there. I know it looks loads better than if I had done it lol.

It sounds to me like you've got the balance just right with your exercise and pebble painting. Keep it up!

I got out for a ride again last night at 8:30. The heat wasn't blistering, but the wind was quite warm so I got a little cooked lol. Glad I went out though and did 3.2 miles. Some of the cars had their lights on so I need those bike lights soon. Hope they hurry up!

It's definately a bit cooler here today. I'm sleeping on top of the bed atm which is much better.

I bet the ice cream went down well (jealous!) and keep posting those pebbeles up!

Cheers

Steve

Good morning Steve,
Aaw thank you! I have been practicing getting a steady hand and lining up dots etc and different methods and tools etc and learning all of the time and taking my time with it and finding it therapeutic. I do love it and find it a very peaceful thing to do. I've been using the dining table, well part of it, but now moving it to my desk area in my tiny office area and making space for it there. I surprising found it easier than I thought, so I either have a talent that I didn't know I had or it's easier than I thought... either way it's fun! Hahaha!

Yes, I keep adding things in and taking things out with exercise etc and mixing it up! Hahaha! Whilst it's been hot I've just been pottering in the cool really.

I realise that I have a lot of clutter in the way of digital stuff and emails etc and in the process of creating a little space. Home wise it's organised and spacious but pockets of clutter needs addressing I'm feeling. So that's something I want to be doing over the coming weeks and chipping away at that. It's something that takes time to do! No rush!

Ooh lovely you managed to get out for a ride again! By 8.30pm yes it was still warm even then, I opened our bedroom window and it was letting in hotter air so I closed it hahaha. Don't get cooked! Hahaha! It's much cooler here today. Although it says 23 degrees inside still it's feeling like a cooler breeze outside and much better. I'm sure your lights will come soon, perhaps the heat will be more comfortable and you can cycle earlier in the day for now.

Yes we're are sleeping on top of the bed too, much too hot for covers the last two nights, although I do like to cover myself up even I was too hot! I might have a light cover tonight maybe, will see.

Hahaha, yes Ice cream for lunch wasn't bad hahaha thanks. Just a small one, I was watching what I was eating and enjoying at the same time. So decided to make it a meal, and watching tummy too hahaha. Hubby is a bit off track with his stuff, so I need to watch mine at the moment 😉 that's fine he can have what he wants but that can mean I have what he has, so need to watch what and how much etc as I can have a tendency to eat what's on my plate sometimes a I get too tired and just eat! I need to remain vigilant to carbs etc I can do it! Hahaha.

I did a bit more of my pebbles first thing. I'm going to be out quite a bit tomorrow as visiting my stepson so if you don't hear from me you know why. He's moved house and will get to see his family. That will be nice! I have to find the route, I'm rubbish with techy satnavs hahaha, so doing it the old fashioned way of notes hahaha. Hubby will navigate me then.

I shall do and do a bit more painting now and then catching up with a friend chat later and resting.

Have a wonderful day both of you🙂

Samana