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Yep, running on ‘Dreckly’ time!! I know what you mean about being changeable, sometimes mine is almost normal in the morning and then by the time I’ve worked no walked the dog it’s absolute agony.

Wow, it seems so weird, I had absolutely no idea that half term was next week!🤣. Sunnyday I’ve got a face to face booked in with the doctor on the 20th to discuss the X-ray results. She’s away next week unfortunately. How are you getting on with your knee and enforced rest.

Absolutely beautiful Louby Lou.

Blimey, Sunnyday and Panders you have had eventful weeks! Sunnyday that’s quite shocking that the carers did not react quicker to the situation it must have been very scary for you. I know situations like this are unpredictable but they need to act quicker. Hope you are ok. Glad you have a knee diagnosis, like you say at least you know now. I am now just waiting for X-ray results but am terrified I am going to be told to rest it! I looked up your condition and I must say the symptoms sound vey similar. I really need to lose two stone in weight as I know that would probably make a huge difference. But it seems over the last few years it doesn't matter what I do the weight stays exactly the same. In the past I lost weight successfully with WW but last time I tried it just didn’t work. I don’t think peri menopause is helping but I really need to find something that will work! We are meeting my sons partners parents for the first time today! Seems like such a grown up thing to be doing! My son and his partner have been together for 4 years but with Covid and the fact they live at the other end of the county it just has not happened. I am really hoping that they will just be an extension of the family like Amy has become. Louby Lou, I couldn’t agree more, the weeks seem to zoom by at the moment. It’s lovely to see lots of signs of spring now though. Loads of daffodils, snowdrops and violets out here. Which makes you feel spring is on the way. Have a lovely weekend all. Xx

My son tore his meniscus playing rugby, he had to have an operation to have it removed. (He was only 16). Then a few years later he tore the one in the other knee and the flap kept getting caught in the kneecap! This had to be shaved off! Are they going to operate Sunnyday? My knee is so painful especially when it gets stuck in one position and has to be straightened. Positive news about Mr S, let’s hope the wait is not too long.

Sorry I’m late on parade this week! The rain has finally stopped down here and am hoping that the mud will slowly start to dry up now! I got a date for my X-ray and it’s on the 2nd of Feb. My husband was horrified the other day when I told him he could apply for a bus pass as he is 61! But like many of you in rural areas it’s just not worth it as the service is so sketchy. He also has a paper driving licence and when we test drive our car they needed to photocopy it. The look of shock on their faces when he took it out and it quite literally fell to pieces in front of them. He is so stubborn and will not pay to have a photo card version!! Louby Lou, I hope your daughter is ok and soon starts to feel better. Sunnyday glad the blood tests were normal, hope you get answers about your knee soon. I quite literally feel your pain. Have a good week all.

I shall beat Sunnyday today and say tis Friday again! Hope all are well and had a good week. The rain has been relentless here this week and I cannot wait for everything to dry out! Even just walking on the road you get muddy at the moment, it’s not fun. Have spoken to the doctor and am now waiting for an X-ray and then potentially a scan. I’m a tough old bird but the pain at times is awful. Despite my anxiety about any kind of medical intervention or procedure I just want it sorted. Mind you, with the poor old NHS as it is that could be a long wait! Have a good weekend all.

Sunnyday I’ve also been having knee trouble since July. I managed to get a phone consultation with a physio who sent me exercises, which made no difference at all. I have just contacted the doctors again as the pain is unbearable and is impacting on my daily life now. life is back to normal, still loving not being at pre-school and doing my cleans each day. Just can’t wait for the summer, I am so sick of the constant rain and mud!

Happy new year. Xx

And to you! Xx

Froglet I hope you soon feel better. This non Covid virus seems to be knocking people off their feet for weeks. I know it’s easier said than done when you have lots to do but try to be kind to yourself and listen to your body. Our Christmas passed peacefully and happier than we expected. Mum was brilliant, such a strong brave lady. We laid flowers on Christmas Eve on the cliff where we scattered his ashes and it was a nice thing to be able to do. Am now back at work and eager for life to return to a normal routine and for this endless rain to stop! Bring on 2023 and see what it has in store for us all! Wishing you all a peaceful, healthy and happy new year. Xx

Happy Christmas to you all. Hope Christmas is a happy/peaceful time for you all. Forget those TDL, they will still be there next week! Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2023. Thank you for the support and laughs over the last year. Xx

Welcome back Finleysmaid! That made me laugh about the vicar of Dibley. Hope the house sale/buying happens for you finally.

Beautiful photo Cait. No snow or ice for us today, just a bitterly freezing east wind.

I think it will just be rain. It’s raining now and I will be shocked if it turns to snow! Just hope it does not ice over as I have to drive down a very steep lane tomorrow to work😱

Hope you enjoyed your snow day today Louby Lou. The leaf blower seems logical to me as well!

He’s fine (just a bruised ego) 🤣 My family in Kent keep sending photos of the snow!

Well yesterday morning we had frost and ice (which is very rare down here) it then rained, then hailed hard and then completely froze! I had to walk to work this morning and it was lethal, our lane was a skating rink and so was the village! Luckily I Managed to stay on my feet (which is rare for me) but my poor husband went straight down on his back when walking the dog. Us Cornish lot just are not used to this weather. Stay safe all. Xx

Have a relaxing weekend. Xx

And understandably so! Nearly the Christmas break for you. Xx

Oh my goodness what an awful cheek, what did you say?

Look what we came across today in Appledore! A crochet Christmas tree! Also has miles of knitted paper chains!

Not a bad sea glass haul today from a cove in Woolacombe. Certainly a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours. Hope everyone is ok on the busy run up to Christmas (I am not missing it at all).

Every beach walk I search for it! For the first time this week I was organised and took a little mesh bag with me to put the pieces in as usually they are mixed up with the spare poo bags in my pocket. Anyway collected a few bits, got home and had only lost the flaming bag!! Can’t wait to see what Devon comes up with!

The activities and extras are really expensive. At the time we were on a strict budget so had to choose carefully. The four of us did archery, then the boys did paddle boarding (little did we know that a few years later this would be my sons summer job teaching it) and I think the boys did tennis as well. It will be lovely there at Xmas time. Have a wonderful time.