turps

I had a good lympth appointment today. 1ltr of excess fluid gone from each leg and inches in measurements in some places. I was hoping I'd get some new knee high compressions as one of mine keeps slipping, but apparently I was borderline in terms of losing so much fluid I could have a new prescription, so I have skin glue instead and an appointment for another three months, where he assured me I will need, and will get, new ones.

I got a taxi there this time as both James and Kayleigh were at work -- though James did pick me up. Next time though I think I will take the two buses and walk after because ouch, £15 for one journey is a bit steep.

I got to the market yesterday, I didn't buy anything but enjoyed the festive atmosphere and went to see Fenwick's window after. Fenwicks is a big department store and every year they have a fantastic window display. This year it's The Snowman themed, but what I like most is the Greggs opposite has flipped its main sign around, so when people inevitably take pictures of the window, the Greggs logo is reflected the right way around. I think that's great, and fantastic marketing that cost nothing but the flipped sign.

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rikes

That's fantastic progress! *\o/*

turps

I'm really pleased :D

turlough

You're making fantastic progress, go you!

Yeah, taxis are very convenient but horribly expensive.

Enjoying the atmosphere is the best thing about holiday markets! I love when shops continue traditions like that. There's a big deparment store in Stockholm that has had these fantastic holiday window displays for over a hundred years. That is such a fun thing about the shop opposite! I wonder who came up with the idea. So simple and effective.

I was so happy with my appointment. He said that level of fluid loss is usually only seen with aggressive bandaging, so I think being so active has to be helping.

I feel sorry for anyone that has to rely on taxis. It was great being driven right to the door, but I just couldn't justify the expense regularly, especially if I had to pay there and back.

I love when shops continue traditions like that.

I agree. There's always such a buzz coming up to the big window reveal, and people always queue to check out the window in detail. It's lovely to know traditions like that exist the world over.

I wonder who came up with the idea. So simple and effective.

Whoever it is they deserve a lot of kudos.

shadowhive

I’m glad your appointment went well!

Ouch, that is steep. I’ve not used a taxi in years though so I dunno

Oh that’s pretty cool! Alas there’s no big window displays here, even in Birmingham but the lights look pretty

Thank you!

I haven't used a taxi for a while, so was getting a bit worried watching the fare go up.

That's a shame there are no big window displays in Birmingham, I would have thought most big cities would have one. But I guess not.

😁

Oh yeah it is scary to watch the number go up and up and up

Yeah same here. There’s usually a big tree and there’s decorations (and the Christmas market) but nope, no displays. I guess cause there’s not many big windows