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Offline Gillg

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Re: Diary summary week ending 1st February 2026
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 27 January 26 16:29 GMT (UK) »
Me, too.  I've given up driving now and I'm not nearly as old as that, but was advised to stop because of a couple of blackouts. Not at the wheel, I'm glad to say.  I'm thankful that I still have my husband to drive me around.  Three friends' husbands have died recently, so I feel fortunate that mine remains in good health.

The rain seems to have stopped for the moment, but this morning we had hail for a while!  It's windy, of course, but I am hoping that I shall be able to put out some washing tomorrow.  I'll have to wash it tonight, though, as our water supply will be turned off tomorrow morning by dear Southwest Water in order for them to do some work in the village road.

Keep safe and warm, everyone. :)
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FAIREY/FAIRY/FAREY/FEARY, LAWSON, CHURCH, BENSON, HALSTEAD from Easton, Ellington, Eynesbury, Gt Catworth, Huntingdon, Spaldwick, Hunts;  Burnley, Lancs;  New Zealand, Australia & US.

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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 27 January 26 17:17 GMT (UK) »
I gave up driving 10.years ago because of cost ,& environment mostly .can get where i need to go on busses , trains , 66 was magic ave to gst bus pass

My mother is impressive in many ways
Still gardens & clears publuc footpaths  &  chops wood

She takes a fold up chair in case she tires ,& has an electric chain saw .

People often assume that we arecsisters despite the 30 yesr afe gap
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday 29 January 26 20:17 GMT (UK) »
I have had  my bus pass for 22 years and think I have had my monies worth.

I had a nice day out yesterday in full sunshine just like a spring day,  today is the opposite  and this evening  if  is very cold. In my area we have been very fortunate when I consider Devon, where my brother lives has been battered once again

Goodness  me Brigidmac, what a woman your mother is?

Thank goodness January will be over in a couple of days, it has seemed such a long month, we have 2 Friday 13ths coming up, February and March, think I will stay in bed on those 2 days! ! ,

My friend is awaiting a certificate, apparently  she said it was due on 21st, not arrived yet, so frustrating for me also as I have done hours of research for her along with other Rootschatters,  just want to know if I am right.

Take care everyone and keep warm.

LM
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday 29 January 26 20:41 GMT (UK) »
Yes, LM, we in Devon have been struck by storms several times recently, which have resulted in floods and flooded roads.  Luckily for us we weren't too badly affected, though we couldn't get through some local roads.  However things like dustbin collections and bus services have been cancelled.

The new postal system is quite frustrating, now that we only receive 2nd class post three days a week.  Trying to work out when to send things like birthday cards so that they arrive on or near the right day isn't easy. 
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FAIREY/FAIRY/FAREY/FEARY, LAWSON, CHURCH, BENSON, HALSTEAD from Easton, Ellington, Eynesbury, Gt Catworth, Huntingdon, Spaldwick, Hunts;  Burnley, Lancs;  New Zealand, Australia & US.

HURST, BOLTON,  BUTTERWORTH, ADAMSON, WILD, MCIVOR from Milnrow, Newhey, Oldham & Rochdale, Lancs., Scotland.


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« Reply #13 on: Friday 30 January 26 04:53 GMT (UK) »
It's been 3 days a week for NZ post home deliveries for a while now too Gillg, plus they've just this week announced impending closure of so many of the smaller postal outlets as well! It is frustrating for any who rely on it and perhaps unable to handle or get to grips with the digital age and of course mobility!

Seems your elderly mum is doing very well and able still to get about independently brigidmac ... wishing you a better 2026 too with everything.

And yes thanks Caroline re family, not too significant delays and access issues and all good actually in comparison to some. Always a concern for safety for everyone everywhere in storms, floods and fires and as with any disaster, natural or otherwise, it's the tragic loss of life that is heartbreaking  :'(  A week on from the campsite landslip, only just making some progress now to release deceased loved ones back to families.

A busy and more summery week and it's gone quickly again, particularly with the holiday on Monday throwing days of week out somewhat  :D  A lovely day out together Tuesday and here we are again late afternoon Friday already. Having a bit of a low key day today with vertigo reappearing again this morning, hopefully will disappear just as quickly! ... its the benign positional type and a while since I've had an episode and can be brief or linger so fingers crossed it's the former.

Cheers all for your weekend ...

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« Reply #14 on: Friday 30 January 26 11:23 GMT (UK) »
How amazing, at such a great age too!
I am nothing like so active.My sister at 92 does very well  too ,she is not a volunteer ,though, thinking that what they pay in Council tax ought to make sure things are kept tidy so volunteers ought not to be needed!
She had Hormone Replacement Therapy and is amazing ,refused to come off it when her GP advised it ——-mine would not put me on it !He firmly believed there would be a price to pay healthwise for many women who did have it .
Well I am still here so can’t complain.
Up very early today for a 9-30 appointment with the Heart Specialist .
I have questions to ask, just hope I remember to ask them!
Re dental treatment and blood thinners!

So dull and wet outside and cold , but must be grateful we have not got the
extreme weather that other areas are having ,hope everyone is O.K.

Viktoria.



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« Reply #15 on: Friday 30 January 26 11:48 GMT (UK) »
Viktoria
I've just been to the dentist for my annual check-up and made sure that I told her about the blood thinners and the pacemaker.  She always asked if there have been any changes in my health and made a note of my Apixaban blood thinner.  I've even told my podiatrist!  I haven't had any occasions where I've experienced something like a cut which would cause me to bleed, so don't quite know what would happen.
Hope your appointment went well. 
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FAIREY/FAIRY/FAREY/FEARY, LAWSON, CHURCH, BENSON, HALSTEAD from Easton, Ellington, Eynesbury, Gt Catworth, Huntingdon, Spaldwick, Hunts;  Burnley, Lancs;  New Zealand, Australia & US.

HURST, BOLTON,  BUTTERWORTH, ADAMSON, WILD, MCIVOR from Milnrow, Newhey, Oldham & Rochdale, Lancs., Scotland.

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« Reply #16 on: Friday 30 January 26 21:51 GMT (UK) »
Yes thankyou ,She said Dentist must send a letter outlining the necessary treatment etc.
Apparently pacemakers can move a bit and so not  a great problem .
Hair dryers and electric blankets are O.K with them but keep dryers away from pacemaker site .
A minimum of six inches.

Son off to head office on Sunday for about a week, might start some much needed sorting out and tidying of the built in cupboards .
Must be ruthless!

Got a nasty cough,starts in the early mornings ,goes by lunchtime.I think it’s the eye drops I have  to use each night.
Don’t feel ill, but quite tired, so perhaps another iron infusion will be organised, but I am not sleeping well .
It will all work out,I am sure.
Chatting to another patient in the ambulance ,who had sepsis, in his right arm, I felt quite lucky , he had photographs on his phone -dreadful ,truly awful.

Well early to bed I think ,into another book, following the life of a Titanic survivor who lost her husband and baby but was asked to look after another baby whose mother was lost ,father waiting in America .
Fiction but based on some fact.

Well , February almost here, going by the weather forecast it might be “February Fill Dyke” ,two  hot days in June though and we will be short of water.!

Gillig, your blood would really pour out ,paler than  the usual red and thin .
Hard to stop it.

Cheerio, hope you all have a nice weekend ,look after yourselves and thanks for kind wishes.
Viktoria.











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Re: Diary summary week ending 1st February 2026
« Reply #17 on: Saturday 31 January 26 15:56 GMT (UK) »
Viktoria
I don't like the sound (or look) of that pale, watery blood!
Don't forget that you should only use your mobile phone held to your right ear, so with your right hand.  It's most difficult when you want to write something down! Also, absolutely no arc welding! ;)
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FAIREY/FAIRY/FAREY/FEARY, LAWSON, CHURCH, BENSON, HALSTEAD from Easton, Ellington, Eynesbury, Gt Catworth, Huntingdon, Spaldwick, Hunts;  Burnley, Lancs;  New Zealand, Australia & US.

HURST, BOLTON,  BUTTERWORTH, ADAMSON, WILD, MCIVOR from Milnrow, Newhey, Oldham & Rochdale, Lancs., Scotland.