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  1.  3 rooms here with boxes to sort into keep, charity shop, or recycle centre. Downsizing is an incredible challenge. 

     

    1. lostinme

      lostinme

      It is Roy :( I’ve been tackling a shed, dinning room, conservatory for the last year and they are now useable rooms again, it’s been hard work but well worth it :yes:

    2. taurean

      taurean

      Another couple of boxes have been done, thanks to my helper here who is fit enough to assist now :)

       

  2.  Managed 90 minutes  redo of old root canal treatment to seek  save tooth. Expecting pain and soreness for a while :(

     

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    2. lostinme

      lostinme

      Yes I had to have this done on my front tooth when I damaged it, even though it wasnt pleasant at the time the good news is it didn’t take long to settle after the treatment :)

    3. taurean

      taurean

      Well the anaesthetic has worn off and I am still OK. Got to treat that area ultra carefully for a while. 

      Julie is going to prepare macaroni cheese for dinner, plus some yoghurt for afterwards. I am pleased.

      Whilst in the chair I simply observed what the dentist was doing, whilst listening to the pop music playing low in the background. 

       

    4. taurean

      taurean

      Retired to bed for a sleep, replete. 

      Just a little soreness, only to be expected. 

  3. taurean >> snowdog 

    Hope the doctors visit was helpful? 

    1. Snowdog

      Snowdog

      I'm just here now in doctors I'm in a very bad why I'm not here for my ocd and I know they can't help it I'm just so depressed I can't stop crying and I feel so anxious ? and feel agahited.. I let you know how I got on.. I've sleept most of the day I really don't want to do anything x

  4. Am all "shopped out" after we had a session in Northampton Town centre yesterday, then Wyevale garden centre today. 

    Various items now found and ticked off though.Plus two nice lunches out. 

    1. lostinme

      lostinme

      Sounds great Roy, I've had two fun filled days out too and feeling in a need of some relaxing time :)

  5. Am suffering from a blocked eustacian tube at the back of my right ear canal, causing temporary loss of half the hearing in the ear. 

    It's the result of an allergic reaction to dust which had collected upstairs. We cleaned the dust away several days ago, but the allergic reaction hasn't yet died down. So am using antihistamines to gradually reduce it. 

    Meanwhile had to turn up the volume on my hearing aids to keep up my social and domestic interactions with others :(

     

    1. taurean

      taurean

      Its definitely somewhat  better, and the problem is more now residual fluid in the inner ear.  There, it just popped - which is a good sign :)

    2. taurean

      taurean

      It's popping a lot now, aided by using a Vick inhaler in the nostrils twice a day, and some nasal exercises from the Internet :)

       

  6. Be careful folks - snow and ice can be really dangerous. Once I walked two miles back home from the station on icy pavements, only to fall over at the gateway to home and land painfully in my sternum - the base end of the spine :(

    I had enormous pain and inflammation which needed medical intervention :weep:

     

    1. lostinme

      lostinme

      Yes Roy, it’s quite bad under foot today, I went shopping and got caught in a blizzard ?, it wasn’t very pleasant :(

    2. taurean

      taurean

      Got to venture out tomorrow for medication for my wife.

      Not looking forward to it - only 3/4 mile but conditions will be difficult. 

  7. Been a good day. My ailing wife has been well enough to tackle a trip into town with me today, and wants to go out together to the local shops tomorrow :)

     

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    2. BelAnna

      BelAnna

      That's lovely, hope you have a great time!

    3. taurean

      taurean

      We managed the short hop by car to the Sixfields shopping complex, where we bought some necessities from Boots, had lunch in the Sainsbury's cafe, then stocked up on groceries. 

      She was very tired on our return home, as still lacking stamina and those are big superstores. 

      However, tired but happy :)

       

    4. lostinme

      lostinme

      It will take some time to build herself back up again Roy, but at least you managed to spend a few hours out together, which is great :yes:

  8. Been another good evening relaxing whilst seeking to help where I can. It's benefited me and hopefully others :)

     

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    2. taurean

      taurean

      Glad it's Friday, as I have collapsed onto my bed for a read :book: and a sleep :closedeyes: and a listen to music :stereo:

       

    3. Gemma7

      Gemma7

      I like your new pic Roy :)

    4. taurean

      taurean

      Thanks - I am in my home office, with some of my favourite photos on the walls :)

       

  9. Been catching the sun, as well as some fish, by the lakes today, Great mindfulness experience and made a new friend on the bank. 

    Just waiting now in the pub, over over a pint, for the sun to go down so I can drive home. 

  10. Been out all day till a short while ago, now lying on the bed with my legs in the air, relaxing to a new compilation classical music CD

    :cool2:  :stereo:

  11. Been taking it easy today but still set up my new computer table, and the gate leg table in the kitchen to make a kitchen diner. 

    Fabulous views from the diner through French windows, over the decking and into the garden. Plenty of lovely birds now visiting. It's a fabulous spot for meals, chat, tea and quiet contemplation. 

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    2. lostinme

      lostinme

      Just think when it’s all done, you can enjoy ? lots more :yes:

    3. taurean

      taurean

      At the moment though I am struggling to get out of bed :)

      But in general terms we go slower at the weekend, though I do need to go to the recycle centre and Sainsbury's. 

      Last night's fish and chips supper was deferred to today ? :)

       

    4. taurean

      taurean

      Two carloads of packing material and cardboard went to the recycle centre today. Plus two trips to the charity shops to donate items. 

      Rain on way so lawnmowing is deferred, but still 3 rooms of boxes/clutter to be sorted out :(

       

  12. Can't remember when I have last felt so shattered - after two days of hard physical work , family discussion, and two long sessions of driving.

    I sense a collapse under the sun umbrella in the garden coming on, followed by immersion in the golf and Tour de France :)

  13. Didn't fancy trying to wash and wax my car myself, so stopped by at a car washing organisation operating at a nearby car service centre. 

    The guys seen to have done a thorough external wash and wax, well worth the £6 they charged me. 

    1. lostinme

      lostinme

      That’s great Roy :) and saved you a lot of hard work ? 

  14. Drove up this morning through the gorgeous green rolling hills of the Vale of Aylesbury. Added to wellbeing by playing the songs from "South Pacific" on the car's dolby digital tape player. 

    "Some enchanted evening!" (morning in my case!).:)

  15. Have had 4 weather systems today. Torrential rain, cloudy, thunder, now bright blue sky. Is this storm Ewan?

     

    1. Snowdog

      Snowdog

      not to sure but had all them today....

  16. I have been working hard since 09.00 hours unloading, selecting things to keep loading remainder into the car, and have done two drives to the recycle centre, one shopping trip and a wash and tumble dry. 

    Now collapsed in front of the winter Olympics. I just love the ladies' figure skating. 

    1. lostinme

      lostinme

      That’s it Roy, after a hard day, the best thing to do is feet up, relaxing, watching something you enjoy ? 

  17. In the opticians this morning I announced that I had a screw loose. All the staff collapsed laughing, before my screw got tightened up :lol:

     

  18. It's great to be in the warm, but  radiator heat dries the humidity, and I get dry skin and my wife and I dry eyes. 

    We have placed a watercup in each main room to help humidity, and turn the heating lower whenever we can. And we let some air in through lightly opening a couple of windows periodically.

    Plus we have moisturising skin cream and eye wash and drops. 

    Not much more we can do. 

  19. just me active at home tonight - listening to smooth classics via the music setting on my hearing aids is quite sensational :stereo:

     

  20. Just off to the end of the road for a residents' mulled wine mince pies and carol singing party, with a collection for charity too. 

    Got to practice my rich bass voice to let it rip in the carols! 

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    2. lostinme

      lostinme

      It sounds like you had a good night Roy, the good thing about mulled wine and singing it soon warms you up nicely :yes:

      You should always carry your phone with you Roy so upsets like this don’t occur :yes:

    3. taurean

      taurean

      Yep I suppose you are right :phone1:

    4. daja

      daja

      I wanna mince pie! Sounds like you had a nice time Roy.

  21. Let's ease down compulsions and enjoy the sunshine this UK bank holiday. Stop when you realise, then refocus away. 

     

    1. lostinme

      lostinme

      Great idea Roy :yes: 

      We can do this :cheer:

    2. daja

      daja

      Good thinking. The sun always helps I find.

    3. lostinme

      lostinme

      It does daja, a little sun can work wonders :)

  22. Let's listen to WE not the OCD!  

    Where WE are therapists or knowledgeable other sufferers. 

  23. My broadband has gone down 3 times today - don't think it likes wet weather either :biggrin:

     

  24. My friends - I am all familied out .I have helped keep everyone onside during a difficult time of inter-liaison, and catching up with people though :thumbup:

    A little of a good thing can go a long long way however :)

    1. Gemma7

      Gemma7

      Don't forget to look after you too :)

    2. taurean

      taurean

      Thanks - I am hoping after unloading the car tomorrow and catching up on some personal issues,  we can get relaxing with our hobbies. 

  25. My hearing specialist was amazed when I told him I was 67 - he was convinced I was only mid-50s. What a lovely man :)

     

    1. lostinme

      lostinme

      Its always nice to recieve a compliment Roy I bet it made your day :)

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