Category Archives: diary

Dear Diary: More snow

It was snowing in the early hours when Hubby got up to let Maya out.  She was not impressed, but did the business and went back to bed. We all slept in for a bit, and when I drew back … Continue reading

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When Temper bites back

We had a pretty productive day yesterday with our DIY, leaving just the woodwork to paint today. Both of us were tired so opted for an early night. Maya got me up at 5.15, which is not unusual so I … Continue reading

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Doggy Dentistry

Cleaning a dog’s teeth was something that took a back seat, concentrating more or coat grooming and nail clipping. Maggie needed her teeth cleaned and it was a vet job. In short, we couldn’t afford £200 but it wasn’t as … Continue reading

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Feeling a bit down………….

It’s been a fraught year so far. Hubby hasn’t been well with a variety of problems, most of which he’s experienced before, knows what to expect, the duration of discomfort, and relying on remedies that are no longer as effective … Continue reading

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Health update on us.

Hubby has got the results back of his CT scan and they can see nothing unusual. The problem is that it will stop there, though he does have a colonoscopy pending. He is still in pain and the painkillers he … Continue reading

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Maya update 30th January

Thank you all so much for your kind comments, prayers and concern for Maya. We took her back to the vet for a temperature check this morning and that has returned to normal. We all had a better night’s sleep … Continue reading

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Sleepless Night

I am late accessing my blog today as Maya is not well. We’ve been up with her all night and it was a visit to the vet first thing. He thinks it is a UTI which fits with the symptoms … Continue reading

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Today is pants

It is a horrible day, and the rain has not stopped. Hubby donned the yellows and took Maya for a walk, both of them returning soaking wet but at least she’d had a wee. So I had plans…………. plans to … Continue reading

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They are out to kill us

I almost lost my breakfast this morning as the media has headlines about the State Pension being means tested and the magic number for the savings threshold is suggested at £20,000. That will be most of us then. Those who … Continue reading

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The New Laptop

Hubby has set me up with Ubuntu and I have been using my new laptop today. I still have issues viewing videos, either music or narratives, but we have a work round, which means a definite sign in to google … Continue reading

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