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Sep. 8th, 2024 03:13 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsI haven't had any Bodhisitting duties this weekend, and today James is off being an ambulance service representative at a country fair -- by which I mean along with two other people he's handing out balloons and pens and showing people the ambulance -- I hardly knew what to do with myself! Well, I lie, one thing I have been doing is finally tackling my inbox, tidied the house, and have watched four episodes of the latest season of Station 19. Thoroughly depressing myself in the process, because really show, it's okay for some happy things to happen at times.
Actually, I won't be Bodhisitting again until Tuesday, and even then that will only be for a few hours. Saying that though, Friday was supposed to be a few hours then Kayleigh's shift start got moved to 10, then she asked if I could come earlier so she could nip to the shop first, so I ended up there at 9.
So yes, a free day with just me, the cats and the internet. Excellent.
With James being out today, our usual grocery shopping was moved to yesterday. We ended up at Company, which has had a refurb and is looking very spiffy. And also Lidl, where we came out with a little ice making machine. Not what I expected to be buying at all, but it was in the half price sale, and James' meds make him run hot, so he's constantly using ice in drinks, so it seemed a sensible buy, and has been used lots already. I have to say, scooping out ice is much easier than popping cubes from the trays, though I keep thinking the cats have knocked something over when the newly made cubes fall into the basket.
Last post I said it had been a good day, and it had been. It was one of the lovely, golden, late summer days. James was off work, I wasn't needed to Bodhisit, so on a whim we decided to sign up again for the Gateshead Wheelers, a cycling club that has a lot of modified bikes that can be ridden by members with disabilities and their carers. We were members before, but then lock down happened, the club shut for ages, and then surprisingly, reopened based in the park in our town.
It was just one of those things we kept meaning to do, and on Wednesday, we finally went again. The booking system has changed, before they had all the bikes out, and you could swap and change to ones that suited, now you have to pick which one you want when you book a session. Which is why I didn't cycle this time. Instead, we headed for the park, James had a trike with raised handles fitted exactly to him, and we headed for the field and cycle tracks/mini roads, that are used by the club.
James loved using the bike, and I walked circuits of the track, and it was just nice, golden sunshine, warm, with that first hint of autumn in the air. Then, after the hour session, we had a bit of a walk through the park and then headed off to Beamish open air living museum for the afternoon, as the tickets we got last visit are valid for a year.
The old cinema has opened since last time we were there, and they've made such a good job of it. It was a lovely visit and a lovely day. Which is good as it's been that horrible misty rain every day since.
Actually, I won't be Bodhisitting again until Tuesday, and even then that will only be for a few hours. Saying that though, Friday was supposed to be a few hours then Kayleigh's shift start got moved to 10, then she asked if I could come earlier so she could nip to the shop first, so I ended up there at 9.
So yes, a free day with just me, the cats and the internet. Excellent.
With James being out today, our usual grocery shopping was moved to yesterday. We ended up at Company, which has had a refurb and is looking very spiffy. And also Lidl, where we came out with a little ice making machine. Not what I expected to be buying at all, but it was in the half price sale, and James' meds make him run hot, so he's constantly using ice in drinks, so it seemed a sensible buy, and has been used lots already. I have to say, scooping out ice is much easier than popping cubes from the trays, though I keep thinking the cats have knocked something over when the newly made cubes fall into the basket.
Last post I said it had been a good day, and it had been. It was one of the lovely, golden, late summer days. James was off work, I wasn't needed to Bodhisit, so on a whim we decided to sign up again for the Gateshead Wheelers, a cycling club that has a lot of modified bikes that can be ridden by members with disabilities and their carers. We were members before, but then lock down happened, the club shut for ages, and then surprisingly, reopened based in the park in our town.
It was just one of those things we kept meaning to do, and on Wednesday, we finally went again. The booking system has changed, before they had all the bikes out, and you could swap and change to ones that suited, now you have to pick which one you want when you book a session. Which is why I didn't cycle this time. Instead, we headed for the park, James had a trike with raised handles fitted exactly to him, and we headed for the field and cycle tracks/mini roads, that are used by the club.
James loved using the bike, and I walked circuits of the track, and it was just nice, golden sunshine, warm, with that first hint of autumn in the air. Then, after the hour session, we had a bit of a walk through the park and then headed off to Beamish open air living museum for the afternoon, as the tickets we got last visit are valid for a year.
The old cinema has opened since last time we were there, and they've made such a good job of it. It was a lovely visit and a lovely day. Which is good as it's been that horrible misty rain every day since.
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Date: 2024-09-08 02:32 pm (UTC)Yay for reduced babysitting, which has the benefit of seeing Bodhi, but not getting exhausted.
We didn't get an ice machine with our fridge because its placement is nowhere near a water line, but sometimes I wish we could have. I'm glad you're getting good use out of it.
That bike club sounds fun! Were you able to look over the bikes to pick one for next time, or will you just continue to walk the park?
I'm glad you were able to make a day of it!
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Date: 2024-09-08 03:03 pm (UTC)I suspect the answer to that is no! *g*
Yeah, the reduced babysitting will be good. I watched her three times last week, two of those from 7am to late afternoon. She's no bother, but they do make for long days.
I would love a fridge that comes with an icemaker, but have only been able to use one on holidays. So, this ice maker is a fun novelty. I think it will keep being used, maybe not as often by me when it gets colder. But James is an ice addict.
Each bike is shown on the club website and you get in touch saying which bike you want for your session. They have an amazing selection, including trikes, two-wheelers, wheelchair bikes and recumbent bikes which link together, so one bike is pulled and steered by the lead person. But, I also wanted to have a look in person, and I have to admit, I was attracted to a trike that's also electrical, so may go for that next time. A trike because I haven't actually ridden a two wheeled bike since my school days, and I don't want to end up in a bush or falling to the side *g*
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Date: 2024-09-08 03:23 pm (UTC)Brilliant that you were out and about when the weather was decent - with it being so inconsistent this summer it definitely feels like a win when you get to enjoy things.
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Date: 2024-09-08 04:37 pm (UTC)Yep about the win, too. The weather has been all over the place, so having such a nice, sunny day was a huge plus.
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Date: 2024-09-09 07:40 am (UTC)I have to admit, an electrical trike caught my eye when I was at the bike place. I think next time I need to book it.
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Date: 2024-09-15 04:15 pm (UTC)I suspect I'd soon get tired of being alone with the cats if it happened too often. At least cats can be good company, at times! *g*
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Date: 2024-09-12 07:49 pm (UTC)Congratulations to the ice-machine find!
Your day at the park sounds lovely. That tricycle looks like it was made for James!
The old cinema at Beamish looks fantastic! Are they showing movies there too?
Misty rain for several days sounds really dreary so I hope your weather has improved by now *keeps fingers crossed*
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Date: 2024-09-15 04:13 pm (UTC)That ice machine has been used every day since it was bought, so, so far, still a good buy.
It was such a good day at the park, and yeah, the tricycle was perfect for James. They have a big selection of different adapted bikes, so I imagine most people could have a go if they wanted.
The old cinema at Beamish looks fantastic! Are they showing movies there too?
Not movies, but they are showing self-made adverts and movie trailers, which was fun. They run every couple of hours, and include the ceremonious opening of the curtains, and at the end the national anthem being sang. It's quite the experience.
No more mistly rain now, but it's so cold. I've been living in my Oodie lately.