December 1st
Mostly knitting today, I have finished the other blanket not sure who will be getting it yet, as Pam (Sister in Law) has asked for something else. She did not know I was making it for her.
I feel very tired today and a lot of pain too. My FACIAL NEURALGIA is playing up. I even took extra TEGRETOL but that did little to help. I do not usually take more than I am prescribed, as it makes me feel very far away. The pain will go, then come back, part of my life unfortunately.
4th
Cleaning up down stairs today. I feel quite a bit better, still headache, like the sort where you have bumped your head quite hard and feel a lump there.
6th
Going shopping to get some presents for Christmas as not really got much yet. Did good I think, got quite a few different things. We bought Luna a double raised dish set. I have bean looking for one for a long time. The first time Luna used it, she just stood there looking at it then ate her tea as usual.
I am getting one for Rory as Mary wanted one too. Mary and me have decided not to buy each other Christmas presents this year. She did not say Luna could not buy Rory one though.
7th
Would have bean my Dad's Birthday today- 102 years old. He passed away 2005 after a stroke brought on I think, by ill treatment in hospital after a broken hip. My Brother actually took him home out of hospital because of his treatment by the Nurses and other staff. My Mum only passed away less than eight weeks ago and he was grieving.
8th
Got a few more Christmas presents, doing quite well.
I went to the IA dinner, I do not usually go as very noisy but this time with it being Christmas I went. The last time I attended was last Christmas. The meal went good but the noise was quite loud and my head was pounding, and I was shaking at times. I did enjoy it though, RSD is not a social animal so I am very limited to things like this. Head pain returned with vengeance later.
9th
I phoned my Daughter today and she told me Tommy-Lee my Grandson, (who had an accident on his electric bike when a car side swiped him knocking him off) is improving day by day. He got away with a broken collar bone, and bruising to ribs and ankles. Could have bean a lot worse, the car driver admitted it was all his fault and not Tommy-Lee's. I have lent him my wheelchair, and I think that helps a bit. He is very sore and stiff, and in quite a bit of pain too. Get better soon Tommy-Lee.
11th
Cleaning upstairs today, I started yesterday but only got so much done so finishing off today.
Head pain seems a little better than it was, but I spoke too soon as it returned later. I think the cold air makes it worse. Pilates tomorrow that if I go, I would like too but it depends how I feel, as it's a ten mile round trip. My wrist hurts quite a bit today as well. I think its using the vacuum cleaner or, knitting more than usual, to try to get the presents done.
12th
I did not go to Pilates as thick fog. Later in the day went into town and got quite a few presents. Lucky I did not go to Pilates as my friend Ness a ex neighbour came round. Good to see her as bean a long time. A cup of tea and chat, catch up on the street talk. The Family moved to help her Mother out. I used to look after Emmie and Ben a lot of the time, that family. They all miss the street a lot, as there has bean trouble with the snotty neighbours next door she said. Her garden here, was enclosed so it did not matter what they all did or did not do. No one complained, not like where she is now. Ness said it like the close where they live belongs to the neighbour and she controls it.
13th
Trying to get my year old Great-grandsons hoodie done, there has bean a lot of parcels and things for other people so I have bean up and down all the time. Later on night time I did finish it, so now on to Andrews one which will take a lot longer of course.
My friend gave a homeless man some money and a hot pie. She hardly has enough money for her self, let alone giving it away. I was quite touched, well done. The man has now moved on.
14th
Walk on the common with Mary and Rory Luna did enjoy seeing him and Mary of course.
In town to get a few bits I saw last time and had to think about as presents. Did well again and got quite a lot of things. The queues were very long and it was packed every where. That's what you get by going on a Saturday.
15th
Walk with Debbie and her dog Kipling today. A lot warmer too 11C at ten thirty 4C yesterday. I still put on Luna's jacket as it keeps her dry as well as warm. The common is quite wet at the moment and if she goes off the tracks with Rory she can get very mucky and wet.
16th
At last a bright sunny day as its bean dull and mostly raining. Washing out as well which is always nice I think. A lot of people do not put washing out at all using a tumble dryer instead. I use one but only for finishing off things when nearly dry
I feel exhausted at the moment drained and so tired. I have done a lot more shopping trips and shopping with Paul too. Going today to hopefully finish off the Christmas shopping. Yep I think that's it for me all done. Washing dried quite well. A sit down now and rest a bit before starting the tea.
19th
Up a bit earlier so I can go to Pilates. On the common soon after eight. This gives me time after the walk to spend time with Luna I go around ten fifteen. Every thing going well Luna does not like being on her own so I give her lots of love and kisses never enough for her.
I set off for Pilates- I push my bike to the crossing then after crossing the road, ride it. When I got on it the chain was off, OH NO. Tried to put it back on but would not go with the chain guard on. Got my tools and took it off I managed to do it getting oil all over gloves, I kept them on as I thought it would not get as much on my handle grips. Very cold and bitter wind I was freezing. I hoped I could get a hot drink when I got there as there is a kitchen in the hall. I was so cold I felt sick and shaky. Parked up my bike near the door and peered through should have bean a class in there-- no one, they must have packed up last week. Nothing for it to ride back I thought it was cold going, even colder going back. Head strong wind. I got home hardly able to open the door. Luna stood there going mad to see me. Pulled my bike in and got a towel for my hands (I have RAINARDS) and sat with Luna on my knee. Got a hot drink and slowly thawed out.
I later rung Jo, Pilates teacher and she apologised to me saying they closed last week. She did not think I would be coming as not there for the last two weeks. I said it was ok I should have checked. Never mind all good now and I am warm now but still a bit shaky.
Later in the afternoon Paul and I went to see my friend Angela as its her Birthday tomorrow. She is doing quite well after a fall at her Brothers house in the Summer. Stayed a while and went dropping off presents at relations. We had chips and curry for tea from the chippie. Very nice too, ages since I have had some.
20th
Happy Birthday Angela hope you have a good day. Her Brother is there with his dog so a bit different for her.
A bit of a rest day today, just sorting out a few things. The cake I made for Angela's Brother he loved very much,and he sent me a card and a thank you.
Luna put on the little Santa suit that Summer used to wear, Luna did wear it last year as well. She loved it today and growled when I tried to take it off. She did look very sweet in it.
22nd
More present, taking the the countryside ones out today. Happy Birthday to my sister in law Bev, she got the other knitted blanket which she was amazed by, and said how long did it take you? I said ages also I knitted another one as well. My Brother did not believe I had made it to start with. No picture of blanket as got wrapped up be I had chance to take one. Very much the same as the last one, bit different colour that's all.Very tired when we got back. At least now it's all done, just the cakes to do and a few bits. Oh also Paul's presents and Luna's to wrap that will probably be the early hours of Christmas day.
23rd
Looking after Andy's cats for the week, he only really has one but a stray comes in for food. He has a cat flap so he comes and goes as he wants. I do not usually see him and I go in twice a day.
Made all the little cake and mince pies, cornflakes ones tomorrow.
Went to see Molly and Cory my Great grandson who is so like his Dad Jay-Jay. No pictures this time.
24th
Cleaning up, and corn flake cakes done. I gave Mary the dish I got for Rory, same as Luna's.She liked it very much and tried to pay me for it. I said NO it's a present for him from Luna. We had a visit from Mary's Grandson, who usually lives in South Africa. He is staying at Mary's, coming from London where he now works. Him and Andrew had a good chat and he played a bit with Luna, who he had not seen be for.
I wrapped up Paul's Presents and Luna's after Paul had gone to bed.
25th
Merry Christmas to everyone. Christmas dinner for the three of us is going to be night time seven to eight o clock, or so I thought. At the start of cooking the food the oven would not light. So I took the tray of meat out so I could see the flames. All good now, went and sat down to try and finish the hoodie jumper I am knitting. Around an hour or more later Andrew came in and said, are you not putting the meat in then. I said it's in- no I had left it on the top of the oven. Oh dear Christmas dinner will be very late as it was seven then. We ate around eight forty five, it was good though. Paul moaned a bit but at least the oven worked.
Undid presents thought out the day. Luna did hers as well eating three chews, I wrapped them so it was easy for her to open Left alone she would have had them all. She still ate her tea though.
Undoing her chew.
This is Sheepie her bedtime toy.
A new toy she got from David and Bev, Brother and Sister in law. She loves this and spent a long time playing with it. She laid on her back but as soon as I tried to take a picture she moved.
26th
Today Lindsay and her family, plus Tracy (friend of Lindsay and us) who is really family as well, are here for tea. Not sure if Jay-Jay will be here or not. We exchanged presents and just had a bit of fun. Lovely blanket/throw from Tommy-Lee and Kira, beautiful. All the other present were lovely as well. A really good day.
27th
Today Wayne and Kayleigh are here for a few days to celebrate Christmas with us. So that will be good, not seen them since July. They arrived mid afternoon, Paul picked them up from Newark train station. They are staying in a hotel quite close by. We exchanged presents, Lindsay and Jamie-Lee were coming, but Lindsay did not feel to good. So hopefully here tomorrow. Wayne and Kayleigh do not go back till Monday.
So very tired now- please leave me alone.
28th
Jay-jay (Grandson) and Cory-James gave us a surprise visit. Molly (Cory-James's Mum) arrived a bit later with Lindsay and Jamie-Lee. Cory-James will be two on May 6th.
She played with Cory quite a bit but still is a bit scared of him.
29th
Wayne and Kayleigh went with Paul to see his parents.
Gave Luna her ball that Rory gave her as a Christmas present. She was unsure to start but soon realised there were treats hidden in it. She did at one point give it a good shake and a few fell out.This kept her amuse and happy for quite a while.
Having a good time.
Lindsay and Jamie-Lee did turn up later. A good afternoon with us all together.
Paul took some family pictures.
Wayne, (oldest son) Kayleigh, (Wayne's Girlfriend) (Lindsay Daughter) Paul (husband) Luna, Me And Andrew. (youngest Son) All squashed up. Six and half of us on a three seater.
After he took Wayne and Kayleigh to the hotel, and Lindsay and Jamie-Lee home.
30th
Wayne and Kayleigh home today, Paul took them back to Halifax. Paul said there was a lot of traffic. He got back around seven. He had tea with Wayne and Kayleigh a Smashed Burger.
Well thats my Blog for December and all for this year. I am looking forward to 2025. Hopefully I will get out more and have some good days. All the best to everyone and I will see you next year Love Gill and Luna.
Hope you all have a lovely Christmas lots of love from Me and Luna.
