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turpsThank you pushkin666 for the postcard, I always love getting fun mail ♥
Houghton Feast started on Friday. It's a time of year I really like, the fair sets up in a field next to the park, so I can hear the faint sound of music, and the air is full of the scent of candy floss and hot dogs. Community events happen, art shows and the parade and craft fairs in the church, fireworks on Monday, the ox roasted outside and sold as sandwiches on the Saturday. All things that have happened since I was a kidlet; and I'm missing them all.
We did go for a walk/roll to the park on Saturday, but first thing, well before the crowds started to arrive, so got to see things setting up, and got some fresh air too but that will be it, as the Feast is just too crowded to safely attend with James without worrying he'll be knocked, or get gridlocked by people.
James is. Well, he's unable to do a thing for himself right now, plus, all his other aches and pains are making themselves known, not surprising considering along with the broken elbow, he managed to bruise his ribs, bash himself on the head and graze down the side of his head, too. His shoulder is all black bruising with yellow bruises appearing from the top of the back slab, so goodness knows what his actual arm looks like.
I ordered a hospital overbed table, which arrived a couple of days ago and is a help as he can keep his phone etc on top of it, and wheel it back easily. But the main issue he's having is eating. He's broken the elbow of his good arm/hand, the other hand has hardly any grip at all, and the back slab means lifting a fork up to his mouth is impossible right now. My brother is making some kind of device that will hopefully help -- not sure of the technicalities but it involves a rest for a fork that's on a swivel. But, at least we're back to sleeping in bed, where he's sleeping propped up with one of those big cushions with arms, and not in the recliners downstairs.
We're both hoping things will be a bit easier for him when he gets the backslab taken off as it's very bulky and heavy, and, fingers crossed, it'll get changed to a more lightweight cast. Sadly, despite the consultant at A&E saying that appointment would be about a week, it's not until the 16th, so there's a bit to wait yet.
Today we've been to the doctor so James could get a sick note for work. She gave one for four weeks without even thinking about it and said to extend later over the telephone, so I get the feeling he won't be back to work this year. James also asked about extra pain killers, but sadly, as he's on really powerful stuff anyway she couldn't prescribe anything without the risk of hugely overdosing. So, we'll have to keep up with his usual stuff with alternate over the counter stuff to top up.
Normally, as it's Monday, I would have gone to weight management class at this point, especially as the gym where it's held is very close to the doctors, but Rosie had texted saying she was ill, so all we had to do was walk back into town. Now, I like where I live but to get to my house from the medical practice is all uphill, so it was a bit of a slog coming back. But it was a lovely day, and we broke the walk by going to the chemist for our flu and covid jabs, so those are done too.
One thing, as we're without a car for at least a fortnight, I'll have calves of steel before this is all over.
Another thing, this has shown we've got lovely friends, family and neighbours. So many have offered help if needed, though thankfully, we live so close to the main shopping street it's easy to get anything we need. Especially so, as experience has shown, that when James is off for a long time one of the best things I can do for him is to make sure we get out of the house, even if it's just for a short walk. So, a trip to the shops is a good thing, though I did ask Kayleigh to get the sack of cat litter. I'm not that daft I'd attempt to bring that home myself.
Other little good things. I really enjoyed the Strictly movie week and someone is reading through my old bandom stuff and leaving comments, which is just lovely.
pushkin666 for the postcard, I always love getting fun mail ♥Houghton Feast started on Friday. It's a time of year I really like, the fair sets up in a field next to the park, so I can hear the faint sound of music, and the air is full of the scent of candy floss and hot dogs. Community events happen, art shows and the parade and craft fairs in the church, fireworks on Monday, the ox roasted outside and sold as sandwiches on the Saturday. All things that have happened since I was a kidlet; and I'm missing them all.
We did go for a walk/roll to the park on Saturday, but first thing, well before the crowds started to arrive, so got to see things setting up, and got some fresh air too but that will be it, as the Feast is just too crowded to safely attend with James without worrying he'll be knocked, or get gridlocked by people.
James is. Well, he's unable to do a thing for himself right now, plus, all his other aches and pains are making themselves known, not surprising considering along with the broken elbow, he managed to bruise his ribs, bash himself on the head and graze down the side of his head, too. His shoulder is all black bruising with yellow bruises appearing from the top of the back slab, so goodness knows what his actual arm looks like.
I ordered a hospital overbed table, which arrived a couple of days ago and is a help as he can keep his phone etc on top of it, and wheel it back easily. But the main issue he's having is eating. He's broken the elbow of his good arm/hand, the other hand has hardly any grip at all, and the back slab means lifting a fork up to his mouth is impossible right now. My brother is making some kind of device that will hopefully help -- not sure of the technicalities but it involves a rest for a fork that's on a swivel. But, at least we're back to sleeping in bed, where he's sleeping propped up with one of those big cushions with arms, and not in the recliners downstairs.
We're both hoping things will be a bit easier for him when he gets the backslab taken off as it's very bulky and heavy, and, fingers crossed, it'll get changed to a more lightweight cast. Sadly, despite the consultant at A&E saying that appointment would be about a week, it's not until the 16th, so there's a bit to wait yet.
Today we've been to the doctor so James could get a sick note for work. She gave one for four weeks without even thinking about it and said to extend later over the telephone, so I get the feeling he won't be back to work this year. James also asked about extra pain killers, but sadly, as he's on really powerful stuff anyway she couldn't prescribe anything without the risk of hugely overdosing. So, we'll have to keep up with his usual stuff with alternate over the counter stuff to top up.
Normally, as it's Monday, I would have gone to weight management class at this point, especially as the gym where it's held is very close to the doctors, but Rosie had texted saying she was ill, so all we had to do was walk back into town. Now, I like where I live but to get to my house from the medical practice is all uphill, so it was a bit of a slog coming back. But it was a lovely day, and we broke the walk by going to the chemist for our flu and covid jabs, so those are done too.
One thing, as we're without a car for at least a fortnight, I'll have calves of steel before this is all over.
Another thing, this has shown we've got lovely friends, family and neighbours. So many have offered help if needed, though thankfully, we live so close to the main shopping street it's easy to get anything we need. Especially so, as experience has shown, that when James is off for a long time one of the best things I can do for him is to make sure we get out of the house, even if it's just for a short walk. So, a trip to the shops is a good thing, though I did ask Kayleigh to get the sack of cat litter. I'm not that daft I'd attempt to bring that home myself.
Other little good things. I really enjoyed the Strictly movie week and someone is reading through my old bandom stuff and leaving comments, which is just lovely.
