I had planned a catch up day with jobs that needed doing at home - housework, tax return, splitting firewood, pruning etc etc - the day would not have been long enough.
This morning I got a phone call to say that M. had a fall last night and was still unsteady on his feet so after I did some necessary errands I visited him. He is having hallucinations again and didn't make a lot of sense but, luckily, had not hurt himself even though the carers found him flat on his back. He has a habit of walking leaning backwards (I presume something to do with the Parkinson's.
Anyway, I got home late for lunch but went ahead and roasted some vegies to have with a lamb steak and had this with a glass of Merlot. Consequently, I felt sleepy and put my feet up to have a short read and fell asleep for an hour until a neighbour knocked on the door.
I then got up and split another load of firewood and picked some flowers. The two different camellias give some added colour to the garden at this time of year. The yellow flower I don't know the name of. I had a red one and bought a pink and the yellow one earlier in the year and this is the first flower on the yellow. They seem quite happy in shade. Perhaps someone will tell me its name.
I just noticed the candlestick that Cro gave me many years ago in the first pic so will take one of it. (I assume it is a candlestick although I haven't used it as that.)
I have no recollection of it at all; did I make it? It's good though!!!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you made it - when you were teaching I think. the hat has a hole presumably for a candle. I expect it is over 40 years old. (an antique!!!!!!)
ReplyDeleteThe more I look at it, the more I recognise it. I think you're right, I probably made it as a demonstration model for the children.
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ReplyDeleteSince I posted this I have had two phone calls from our neighbours (a young Brethren couple). The first was to offer me some fresh ox liver as his parents had just killed a beast and they had too much. Then half an hour ago another call to say that she had cooked too much roast pork and would I like a roast pork dinner.
ReplyDeleteI actually had my main meal at lunchtime but as I hadn't got around to heating my soup yet I said "thank you very much" . It was delicious. I don't do roasts just for myself so it was double yummy with roast potatoes, kumara and squash.
That should help me put some more weight on. I have managed to get up to 55 kg from the 50 I went down to.
Dear Susan - I have just learnt this week that one of my good friends has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. Having read what you have just written I am very fearful for her.
ReplyDeleteRosemary: my hubby's (latest) diagnosis is Lewy Body Dementia so he has lots of other things going on as well as the Parkinson's but I do feel for your friend. My husband's sister had Parkinson's.
DeleteWith all the dementias it seems as though every person is different. I hope your friend has an easy time. I wonder how old he/she is as it seems to be hitting people much younger.
Sorry to hear about M's fall, Susan, but glad no damage was done. I hope the nice nap and delicious supper have restored you.
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate you are to have such kind neighbors.
ReplyDeleteSue - your day sounded hectic. My thoughts are with you and M.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the neighbours are giving you support. No idea what the yellow flower is, but it's very pretty. xx
Perpetua, SO,AC-M and Molly -I must find out the name of the plant. M. had another fall this morning. The carers said he was fine so I didn't go in. Trying to catch up on jobs in the garden.
DeleteIt's nice your neighbor's look in on you. Keep eating the good stuff--advice from someone who needs to tuck into less.
ReplyDeleteM. had another fall this morning but the Carer who phoned told me he is fine. I didn't go in this time as I needed to catch up on outside jobs and he was in his own world when I sat with him yesterday and then told me not to go back. (I know it is the disease talking and not him).
ReplyDeleteHave just been to Scottish country Dancing and am exhausted.
Sorry to hear about your H's troubles, its a worry isn't it.
ReplyDeleteOur flowers are getting battered here, we have nothing but rain and wind at the moment. I keep having to cut the roses and bring them in or they would be bashed to nothing. lol
I love the little man.
Keep well
Briony
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