WILL SHE, OR WON'T SHE?

 

Lacy has said she will come over today to do my vacuuming.

Let's see how that goes eh?  

I hope she does come over, as I'd like a hand to move a couple of the garden pots as well.  One is bugging me.

And obviously, we can't have that.

I had thought about going to Cambridge for mosaics, but as I've not got a project on the go right now, I'll give it a miss I think.

At some point, I do want to get some of the native bird pre-cuts, and put them on my big piece of perspex.  

Until Lacy arrives, I have a project on the go in the sewing room, so I'll work on that.

Catch ya later.

11.15 am, and Lacy did indeed come over.

She vacuumed the house, helped move a couple of garden pots, put cushions up in the attic, then we went to Chartwell Square for morning tea.

Very nice it was too.

Now she's left, and I'm about to  head into the sewing room.

And it's another stinking hot day out there.

ABOVE:  Look at that!  

It's gorgeous, and just finished in time for our Village Market on Saturday.  Phew.  I never thought I'd get it done.

ABOVE:  Coco and I went for a walk before Stew gets home.  It was lovely down by the river.  I saw one of our neighbours sitting in her lounger enjoying the river view.  I said hello... and we got talking.

She was lonely, so I hauled myself and Coco up the slope and gave her a hug.  

She was lovely to yak to, and I've promised her I'll pop in now and then for a catch up.

ABOVE: She thought Coco was delightful, which was mutual.  Coco was very friendly, of course!

After leaving 'A', we next bumped into 'V', who's that neighbour who used to literally run away from me!  She's now super friendly, and we ended up having a nice natter as well. She was off to Fish 'n' Chips night at the Community Centre.  

Stew is a bit late home tonight, it's 4.50 pm, he's usually home by 4.30 ish.  I suppose he'll turn up when he gets here. lol

9.16 pm, just home from the pub, where some absolute hilarity ensued.   I will tell you all about it tomorrow.

For now, we are back to playing Darby and Joan, popped up in our lounge chairs, watching the telly.

Then off to bed. 

Catch ya tomorrow.

KEEPING A LOW PROFILE TODAY

 

Right, today I will be staying home, and keeping my head down.

I will get some sewing done.

I will do the housework.

And hopefully I will feel better soon.

Yesterday the 'dam burst' ... and last night I was feeling violently ill.  I DID enjoy our dinner, but afterwards!  Ikkkk.

Now I have to work out how to not get in that position again. NO COMMENTS ON IT PLEASE, I will get it sorted out.  This was just to keep you all undated on my 'shituation'.  lol

The rug in the lounge keeps 'wonking off'... which does my head in.  So I shall be re-aligning the sticky under stuff (I forget what it's called), and lining the rug up again.  I don't know what else to do to make sure it stays 'square'.  It is weird the things that do my head in.  Just a little OCD maybe.

I might pop out a bit later, depending how things are 'going' or not... I just want a few bits 'n' bobs from the supermarket.

MARIE: thanks for the helpful advice.  Maybe my 'situation' has been caused by all the new medications I'm taking right now for my Back/Shoulder/Arm pain, plus Trulicity.  But that's only me guessing.

I will talk to my Doctor about the changed situation, and see what he thinks.  My Mother had bowel cancer in her 60's, so probably a very wise move on my part.  (that has always been in the back of my mind)

As for the BSA situation, it's no better.   I stopped taking the pain killers and anti inflammatory pills a couple of days ago, to see if that helped the other situation. It didn't, it just gave the pain in my BSA a chance to ramp up.  Grrrr.    If it's not one thing, it's another right now, very frustrating I must say.

At least the day is lovely, and I can fling open some windows/doors and let the spring air in.

All the housework is now done, and I'm in the mood to do some tweaking, and sewing.

This coming weekend we are pulling everything out of the linen cupboard and putting in better shelving... hopefully that allows me to get it better organised.  Right now it's a bloody jumbled MESS.

And anyone who knows me, knows I hate a mess. 😃😖

I just went to the supermarket.   It's bloody HOT out there!   I went for AA batteries.  Came out over $500 poorer... those were expensive batteries!  lol

I managed to get a few Christmas things... like the chocolates.  

This year for the first time in over 40 odd years, I didn't buy Cadbury Roses!

I got Whittakers packs.  Whittakers chocolate is, by far, superior to Cadburys.

Starting a new tradition.

*** Regarding the Bowel Cancer Screening tests... Both Stew and I are on the register, and have done the tests, and will continue to do them. ***

Just a little update.  My arm is killing me, and I'm not taking the pills, cos pain killers can cause constipation.  And I am CONSIDERING the steroid injection.

10.34 pm, it's been a quiet evening here.   Watching the telly, doing an online jig saw.... time for bed.

Catch ya tomorrow.

PRUNES/KIWIFRUIT JUICE/SUGAR FREE SWEETS....

 

There is NOTHING on my agenda today, except praying for 'things' to move!

Today is the 6th day with no results after taking:

PRUNES

PRUNE JUICE

KIWIFRUIT JUICE

ONIONS AND BAKED BEANS

CHUCK WAGON CORN

SUGAR FREE SWEETS

I was given a few more ideas to get things going.... which I will investigate if nothing happens today.

I am feeling horribly uncomfortable now, so fingers and toes crossed eh?

I have a couple of sewing projects to work on today, with any luck I will get at least one finished in time for the Village Market on Saturday.

It's WW tonight, if nothing happens... I fully expect a gain.  Stands to reason eh?

And that's all I have for now.

Right.  I'm done with all the waiting and 'shit' talk.  I'm going to the chemist for something that will damn well work.

I feel ill.  This is NOT fun.

And after I've been out, I'll come home and do whatever is necessary to get moving again.

BUT NOT DRINK GODDAM WATER!

Who the hell suggested that???

12 noon.  I was just looking back through all the comments at all the suggestions for me little problem.

There's 16 options (so far)!

I can probably add 16 more to the list.

And possibly still get nowhere.

The Doctor gave me Lactulose (wasn't on the list), and I did try it a few weeks ago.  I think I will go back to that three times a day, as it did seem to work?  It's nauseating though.

Thing is, I've tried so many things, I don't know what works and what doesn't.  Nothing I've tried lately has worked.

But one thing is for sure, I'm over talking about it.  Let's not mention it again.  If I have "success", I'll let ya know. But that's it.  No more comments about SHIT please.

I have been a lazy tart this morning.  I've done literally NOTHING!

And I might continue doing that.

'Moving on'.... it's a glorious day, D is mowing the lawn again and all is good in my world, finally.

I'm off to WW tonight, still not expecting a big loss this week, it's been a fucked up week to be honest.

And I have me jabby jab as well, which no longer freaks me out, thank goodness.

No matter what, Stewie, we are going to have a lovely burger and chips for dinner, OK.

I feel like I don't actually eat enough most days, and that could contribute to 'the problem' as well?

Not sure.

Weirdly, I have ZERO motivation to do anything today.  All my good intentions have flown out the door.  I am just enjoying looking out the window!

Weight Watchers this evening, and I recorded a .600 gram loss over the past two weeks.  Not stellar, but hell, a loss is a loss.  

I've now lost exactly 11 kilos in 9 weeks.

Totally on track to get to my 15 kilos lost by Christmas.

Then I set my next mini goal.

I'm now watching Coronation Street, before heading off to bed.

ANOTHER DAY OF SEWING AT CRAFT GROUP

 

First up for today, I will be doing the washing, what I didn't get around to yesterday.

Then I'll get my trolley packed with my sewing machine etc, ready for Craft group after lunch.

Lacy has said she will be coming over mid morning for a soak in the hot tub, as she's aching from working.  I won't hold my breath, she's just as likely to cancel as arrive.

I might take myself out for a walk after the housework is done, that will set me up for the day nicely.

Catch ya later.

3.10 pm  and clearly I've been busy.

I went into town for a while  then Spotlight. 

ABOVE x's 3: I don't recommend going to the Hamilton Spotlight right now! It's utterly chaos. They are remodeling the store and its just a bloody mess in there. How you can find anything is beyond me.

I went in for some net, but while I found the net, it was all piled up in one huge heap. Impossible to get what I wanted, even if I could find it!

After that, I went to the supermarket...

ABOVE: I bought some sugar free sweets... hoping they give me the shits... 🤣😅😂.

I just arrived home from Craft group.  Which was nice, lots of chatter.

I have now eaten half a packet of those sugar free sweets.  My stomach has been growling... but NOTHING else is happening.  Today is Day 5 of NOTHING happening.

Maybe tomorrow we will get some results?

And on that shitty note, I'm out of here.

We are watching The Chase, New Zealand.  It's not too bad.

Catch ya tomorrow.

DO WE HAVE RESULTS??

 

Who's hangin' out to know if I've had some 'results' from eating prunes, and drinking prune juice?

Well.... I have to say it, there has been NO RESULTS!

So, on to the next option, Kiwifruit juice.  I took some last night, expecting to bloody hate it, as I don't like Kiwifruit.  But, it was rather yum!

I now await any 'results' from that. lol

Now, back to today.  I am picking up a Maori Taonga and Wahakura Koiwi for my friend Sharon, and taking them up to her son Samuel, who lives in Auckland.  They need both for Sharon's Mum's funeral later on in the month.

The Wahakura Koiwi is to hold the earthly remains of Sharon's deceased twin sister, who died in infancy.  This much loved sister is being buried with her Mother after 57 years, when Sharon brings her Mum back from Australia for burial.

Taonga = A treasured possession.

Wahakura Koiwi = a casket.

I am picking up the Taonga, a Kiwi Feathered Cloak, to be draped over the Wahakura Koiwi. This is a very special cloak that is used many times within Maori Whanau (family).

Samuel will take both items down to Taupo later on this month for the funeral of his Nana.

So, while I go and pick up these items, Stew is going to be watching a rugby game on the telly.

Once that game is over, we will leave for Auckland. I hope to visit Sylvia Park after delivering the Taonga/Koiwi.   I'm still working on finishing our Christmas shopping, so might find a few things at Sylvia Park. 

10.30 am, and I have picked up the precious things and have them ready to go.  Stew is still watching rugby, there's about half an hour to go... then we can head off to Auckland.

BTW, the All Blacks are behind in the game right now.  Stew said our guys are not playing very well.  😖💩

Quarter of an hour to go in the game, and our guys have redeemed themselves with two more tries.  There is still time to have a different outcome of course, nothing is won till the last second.  But fingers crossed, Stew is happier now.

Our guys won 26/13, with a 'try' in the last moments, that was disallowed as it was a forward pass.   But they played well in the second half I'm happy to say.  Stew's a happy man.

12.49 pm, and we are safely in Auckland.

ABOVE: And our mission is done.

It was lovely to see Samuel again.  Now, we are off to Sylvia Park for lunch.

ABOVE: Shopping for tea light candles that are fake, and a bit taller. No luck anywhere, but we did find something in NOOD. Not something we needed, but oh so lovely. I'll show you when we get home. (edit:  nope I won't actually.  It's for Christmas.  😉😊)

Which is where we are headed now... we should be home by 4.15 pm.

ABOVE:  unlike yesterday, we were very restrained in our shopping today.  I got a phone holder for my car, and one Christmas Gift.  That was all!

Sylvia Park was busy as we expected, so we were happy to grab some lunch and then get out of there.

Happily home now, feet up and relaxing.  

9.31 pm:  Well.... three days of taking prunes/prune juice/kiwifruit juice, more prunes... NO RESULTS.

I will take MORE tomorrow, and cross my fingers for 'something' to happen!

And now, I'm off to bed.  

Catch ya tomorrow.

PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO PLAY GAMES .... ARE NOT FUNNY

 

Here's a little rant.

Not directed at anyone in particular, but if the shoe fits...

Why do some people like to play games with you?

Maybe they don't even realise what they are doing?

All I know is, I ask a simple question, and get the run around, no answer so often.

I have pretty much given up chasing for answers now days.  I just accept they are 'playing games', enjoying toying with me, whatever it is.

I'm goddam over it.   

If I asked the question, surely you realise I would have liked an answer?

As I said.  Friggin well over it.

I'm going to start doing the same, and see how THEY like it.

We have news?  Ain't gunna share.  End of story.

Now that's off me ample chest... on with my day!

Not sure yet, either today or tomorrow we are going up to Auckland.  Doing a favour for a friend, taking a little something up to her son.

Other than that, it's going to be a quiet weekend, the only one this month that we don't have a market on in fact. 

Best make the most of it.

I had to.

1 pm and we are out and about. 

We've just done some shopping in Te Awamutu, and are now on our way to Lake Karapiro for a late lunch.

We are just totally enjoying this lovely spring day.

I will share some photos when we get home.

ABOVE: I dyed my hair this morning.  I've now got some purple hair... and I don't care!   It just makes me laugh.

It's a HAPPY day.

ABOVE:  We arrived in Te Awamutu around 11.30, and got to listen to some lovely young people singing... they were from a Hamilton Church group who'd just opened a new branch of their Church in Te Awamutu.  Lovely people, very friendly.

ABOVE:  I can't  stress this enough!!!  STEW wanted this tall Christmas Church.

ABOVE:  We found this amazing gift shop in town, and well... went a little nuts.

STEW spotted the tall Christmas Church and bought it.  I got a few things too, of course.

ABOVE: As you can see, apart from the 'bag boy', it wasn't busy in Te Awamutu this morning.

We decided to head over to Lake Karapiro for lunch.

ABOVE: We both decided to have the 'Big Breakfast', at 1.30 pm.  It was delicious, but far too much for me.  Stew had a good 1/3rd of mine.  He doesn't mind having to eat mine too.  😋😊

ABOVE:  PODIUM, Lake Karapiro. We have NEVER had a disappointing meal here.  Their food is just lovely, and so is the service.

Today they were rushed off their feet, as there was a rowing regatta on.

Lots and lots of people there.

ABOVE: Bring on the summer sun!  My legs are as white as Stew's, which is saying something.  

ABOVE: There were lots of rowing races on... I'm not much of a fan of this sort of sport.  But, each to their own.

ABOVE:  Karapiro Dam with it's flood gates open.  Very noisy, rushing water.

ABOVE: A couple of nice views from the other side of the dam from where all the rowing activity was.

ABOVE:  Looking over towards the rowing regatta.

ABOVE: A cute wee sheep and her lamb.

Totally DO NOT NEED any ornaments.  But... well it was so cute!

ABOVE: The THREE houses we ended up buying today!  Yep.  THREE.

ABOVE: The large one came with lights wired in, and I put tea light candles in the smaller ones.

They might just stay there year round, not just over Christmas time.

7.52 pm and plans are made for tomorrow, and today is winding down. Catch ya tomorrow, when we are off to Auckland.