General Chat

The rain stopped and it has been a beautiful day. We went to Trellissick garden and then on into Falmouth. I couldn’t believe after all the times I have been to Falmouth we ended up somewhere I had never been where we sat with a glass of wine in the sun on a pier and watched people and boats. Came home then and had the scones and jam and cream left by the owners for us. Jam first before you ask. :-D

Mandy,
It sounds like you and your family are thinking up ways for you to manage, such as using straws and sleeping in your chair. It must be so difficult with both hands out of action, but I hope that as you heal, you will adjust to sleeping and at least get more rest.
I could sleep anywhere, as long as I wasn't in pain.
I hadn't thought about the danger of the stairs and you certainly don't want more tumbles, :-0
I hope you heal quickly.
Has anyone suggested taking calcium tablets?
I know my OH took them when he broke his leg.
Medical opinions change though and it might depend on any other meds. you take.
He never had milk in his drinks, on cereal or ate yoghurt, so had limited amount of calcium in his normal diet.

Went for my covid booster this morning. The centre just happens to be my own GP's surgery, so very convenient and they have it down to a fine art. If I was in the building for more than 3 minutes, I'd be surprised... In one door, visit nurse, whose colleague enters details to my computer records, then out the other door at the far end of the building. With so many consulting rooms being used, people were coming from far and wide and being vaccinated in no time.
Yesterday I had my flu jab there, so that's me sorted for a while. :-)

I hope the weather has enabled you to get out and about in Cornwall , AnnG. It's always a job to judge what the weather might be.
Can be really lovely and quite warm though.
It was grim here earlier, when I had to go out, - cold and wet, but now we have brilliant sunshine and it's warmed up considerably.

O Mandy I hope you get a better night soon in your chair. Whose doing the cooking? I hope you have ready meals in the freezer and something that dos'nt need cutting up but I suppose Colin could do that for you. I do hope you heal quickly as you must be so frustrated not being able to do everyday things.

Oh I missed you there Mandy as I forgot to send my post till later with watching lunch.

What a pickle you are in with not able to use either hand for much. Good idea to sleep in your chair though and it may seem more comfy tonight as you get a bit more used to it. I expect Max was liking the company. Well done young Chelsea for coming to help out though. I bet she is a godsend too!

Morning All,

Suns been out all morning here....so much for OH telling me for 2 days that rain is forecast! I have put the washer on now as I think there's still time for the washing to dry.

The chicken should be ready in half an hour so a later lunch for us today. I didn't sleep till 3.00am ish so wasn't up very early this morning. I've already had to change some inks on the printer and photograph his driving licence and send it to his email so he can send it off as ID for some of his work. He's an expert at delegation.

I must finish my painting this afternoon so I can start on a butterfly to go with the other I did. I ought to do lots in the garden, but am not really in the mood. The Pigeons seem fascinated with the pile of ash from burning the paper and have even been sitting in it! I suppose its good camouflage!

Yes if I stumble it's my camera I think about AnnG! It was the same when I was age 15 and fell downstairs clutching my new big and heavy reel to reel tape recorder to my chest. It didn't do my back any good though! It's a shame you have rain, but maybe it won't be for long. Cornish showers tend to be heavy but short! It sounds as if it's peaceful where you are.

Didn't have a good night couldn't get comfy as I'm in my chair with feet on pouffe can't do stairs as no grip
Have to use straw to drink from cup which they stand on side and I stand up to drink or they hold cup for me
Have to use spoon to eat but not easy to hold that
Colin not good on his feet but we have Chelsea here and she's been a god send

Suns out here now.

Morning Anng and all,

Hope Mandy had a reasonable night and managed some sleep she definately earned it with what she went through yesterday.

Grey and dark morning here and pc says rain to stop but I was'nt aware it was raining.

Anng are there still thatched properties in Mawnan Smith?

I think its a washing hair day today and I may give my feet a good soak.

Good morning all. Sounds horrific Mandy but as Ann and Mel said, good to hear from you.
It makes me realise how lucky I was in 2019 when I fell on holiday in Wales. I just ticked my ankle. With hindsight I of my arms were saved by the fact I rolled and automatically to protect me camera held my arms up. It is instinctive to put arms out when you fall. The pulling sounds horrid. Awful the long waits for ambulances these days, good that you were able to walk home and that your son was able to collect you. Also good he was able to contact us. And brownie points for sister and bil to take you to hospital.
I am sure you are very uncomfortable now and finding ways to do things will be tiring so I hope the next two weekd pass quickly for you. Don’t fight it just rest and the time will soon go.

It is raining here which was not a shock as that was the forecast. So a late start, no gardens and find something to do later. Luckily we all read so won’t be bored. This little barn construction was miles down a very long winding country lane with very few parking places. So going out and back will have to be once out stay out.

Poot you Mandy but its so nice to hear from you. You take care and don't do anything silly two weeks will soon pass and then you will be in splints. Not the most comfortable of things to live with. So I expect either son or Colin is taking Max out. Is he gentle with you? They seem to know something is wrong and come and comfort you if they can. Mind he dos'nt jump up at you though.

It's good to have heard from you Mandy and know you are ok if not exactly comfortable just yet. It is so easy to lose your footing and crossing a road you are watching the traffic. It must have been a shock to see the state of your poor wrists. What a wait it would have been for an ambulance though, so it was good your sister and BIL could take you to hospital. The pulling to straighten your wrists does sound agony and like when they put a joint back in it's socket! I thought it could be tricky to pull things up and down from my memory of the hospital research and needles in my hands, so a nightdress day was a good idea and I would have quite a few more! Anything to make it easier. So 2 weeks in plaster and then it should be a bit easier with the stitches out and splints. The time will soon pass so rest up and each day your swelling should get a bit less. Best wishes. <3

Had to be at hospital by seven went to theatre about nine and woke recovery twenty to two so quite long op
Both arms plastered and in padded slings, fingers on left hand really swollen and more bruising coming on face
Had nightdress day as its easy for loo can't use fingers can't pull things up or down

Just lost my footing when crossing road and went down on side someone sat me and I could see left wrist was all twisted with huge lump other wrist bent to
Ambulance was going to be 3 hours so son came and picked up off ground and I walked home sister and bil took me to hospital was taken straight through and treated
My god the pulling was the worst pain ever even with the gas and air

These plaster casts are on for two weeks then I have stitches out and splints put on

Sorry hand aches now

That's good you are there now AnnG. I like Truro with it's cobbled streets and have enjoyed a few shows at the theatre there. It used to have a couple of bead shops I would make a beeline for once, but the nearest one is at Hayle now. Bonython is the garden with three lakes if you fancied a look, but it's hard to say which gardens have the most plants in flower at this time of the year. There's always plenty to see and do though so I hope the weather stays fine for you.

Evening All,

It's been a nice sunny day here and quite warm. I popped out to the shop early this morning and nearly cleared a squirrel up that dashed across the road. They are so busy stocking their cupboards just now.

I had a right palaver with my cooker yesterday. I decided to set it to clean, (which takes about 2 hours) before the electric went up in price today. OH kept telling me it had been on for ages and ages and must have got stuck, so I listened to him and switched it off at the wall and left it to cool down so I could open the door, which locks until it is cool. When I switched it back on the door was still locked and no amount of twiddling knobs helped release it. Last night I set it to do it all over again and it worked thank goodness, but I didn't save any electric doing it twice did I. lol. At least it is sparkling clean now. :-D

OH went to a local match after changing his mind about 4 times and got stuck in a lot of traffic going to the retail park. I think people must be getting their Christmas shopping done early now local covid figures are climbing again and before prices go up even more.

Good idea to have a sort out of the cupboards and books etc before you put everything back Vera. It's amazing how much stuff we hang onto long past it's usefulness. I must make a start again as I seemed to run out of steam part way through doing the kitchen and still have top cupboards to do. Does it look fresh and clean now it's had a lick of paint?

Mel, we had wine making stuff years ago, but first OH took that with him. Same as Vera though, it's good to get rid of what you will no longer use. Did BIL come with the batteries? Did you say what they were for?

I don't know why but the weedkiller we put on the gravel on the front a week ago doesn't seem to have touched the weeds, so we need to try another sort we have. Maybe the rain wshed it off.

I hope Mandy has had a rest today and not too much pain. It must be hard seeing things you want to get on with but can't. I think I would be going commando too! :-D

Got here Ok only one heavy shower on the way down the first hour and a half it was beautifully sunny. We actually got to Truro after a stop at Taunton for loo and coffee at eleven am so spent four hours there lol,k g round the shops and cathedral and having lunch. Very busy as it was farmers market day.

Awfully quiet on here today.......................................I keep looking and nobody has posted.

Morning Vera and all,

Much better morning here today so far. We have sun blue sky with white clouds oh! the suns just gone in and out the front its cloudy!! I hope its not going to rain like it did yesterday.

So pleased your back home Mandy and the op's are over it will be much better now your in your own bed and you can get on the mend better but its going to take a while yet 6 weeks I should think at least. First hubby broke a wrist and that took 6 weeks.

On a lighter note glad your rooms are now finished Vera and it sounds like it sparked a clear out. I have just out 6 books on wine and cider making which went to the charity shops too as I shan't be doing anymore of that. Surpising how much room they take up.

Shop to do this morning and eggs for Em then the rest of the day is mine unless BIL comes.

Good morning

Plenty of rain yesterday and overnight but it looks as though it’s going to be dry, fairly bright and a bit warmer today. I hope you have good weather for your time away AnnG.

I hope you managed to get some sleep Mandy. It must be so difficult having both arms out of action. I am sure the family will look after you well so rest up as much as you can and let your body heal <3

Sainsbury’s delivered yesterday. There was only 1 sub. I’d ordered OH a bottle of port that was on offer and they sent a white port instead which went back. I’ve no real plans for today. After the painter finished the furniture went back quickly but I’m taking the opportunity to sort out some books and change pictures and ornaments around so I’m still getting straight. So far I’ve put aside for the charity shop 9 pewter tankards that OH has collected over the years (he’s still left with 3), and at least 6 books on beer and wine making as we won’t be doing any more of that.

I’ve been awake since 6 am and have had a cup of tea but I’m still in bed so I’d better get up and get moving. Have a nice day everyone.

Well done Mandy try and have a good nights sleep although I guess it will be difficult to get comfortable.

Glad it's all done and you are back home Mandy! <3 It's nice to be back in your own bed. Now you can start healing. <3

Sorry to hear you've had some not good days Vera. I hope tomorrow is better and it's good you will be back.