We risked the showers and had our favourite local walk around Pant y Llyn. The only few drops of rain which got us fell the moment I uttered "We've been lucky with the rain, it's passed all around us!" It cheered me up no end and the scenery was, as ever, sublime. Quite a few cars were parked up - we normally have it to ourselves on weekdays - and some people had been wild swimming in the lake.
Anyway, we are just plodding on a day at a time with Keith, hoping for improvement. As for the H.2.0.... we have no option but to go on the mains. Long story, but that's what it boils down to. There will be 3 houses needing to.
Keith's just calling me that Antiques Roadshow is on, so I will buzz off for now and watch it. Thank you all for your kind sentiments. Enjoy the photos.
Gorgeous views on your walk I'm so pleased you got out, fresh air does everyone the power of good doesn't it? I should have gone for a walk myself this afternoon, but I just couldn't be bothered after half an hour cutting valerian back. Besides, I'm struggling as I started moving my living room around. I need to move my craft desk into the corner. There's no room for it now in the bedroom, since they installed a hospital bed in there for me. That six inches extra length on the bed makes a heck of a difference.
ReplyDeleteThis walk in particular always cheers me up. The views are just wonderful and always lift my spirits. You sound to be quite mobile still - Keith's body is just closing down on him and even in the past week we've made several retrograde moves - of necessity. Hoping that in 6 weeks' time the thyroid med levels will be back to normal and he will be able to walk better. Evenings are NOT good for him.
DeleteGlad your hospital bed is an improvement.
After looking at all those lovely panoramic vistas, to be greeted with the sheep picture took a few seconds to wrap my head around! I thought that I was seeing a panoramic view with a sheep of Godzilla-like proportions peeking over the horizon! It just really seems as Keith would be better off having his medications adjusted in a place where, if a negative change was seen, it could be dealt with BEFORE the decline became debilitating and a struggle to work back from. My heart breaks for both of you. I am an Antique Roadshow fan as well.
ReplyDeleteHaha! It was because we had Foxy-dog with us and said sheep was a bit worried it drew itself up, watched us approach and then shot off. The trouble is, the GP changes the dose and says come back in 2 months - by which time the damage has been done. Hey-ho, there are still some positives here and we have WATER again!!
DeleteThose views are just so beautiful. I'm glad you got out for a really good walk.
ReplyDeleteBother about the water but once it's done it's done if you see what I mean.
The farmer is now going to go on a borehole, so that is what has forced the mains issue.
DeleteThose views are lovely and huge skies up there.
Beautiful views on your walk, and a walk always helps. We’ve been walking more this summer as it has been too wet for our usual off-road cycles. I don’t like cycling through mud! S is going through a new phase of extreme tiredness, yet not being able to rest during the day or sleep at night. I really don’t know what’s going on, despite reading reams on websites about PD and fatigue. I know he is worried about lots of things - he has always been a worrier - and he is adjusting to being newly retired since the end of June and we haven’t been able to enjoy the outdoors as much because of the weather and vigorous physical exercise for S has always been an important part of his well-being. T is bringing back the car today and staying overnight so it will be good to see him and hear what he thinks after not being here for two weeks. As for me, I just try and keep everything as normal as possible so I will go to yoga this morning and book group this evening and keep on keeping on. I had a lovely time in my greenhouse yesterday morning and did lots of seed sowing for the next three seasons and yesterday evening realising that AR was a repeat I started watching Poldark -again! I love the scenery, the horses, the skilful riding, the costumes, the history - all very soothing to an overworked mind. Take care BB. I am glad you have Pam nearby for company. Friends are so important. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteSorry that S is going through a tough time at the moment (and this of course impacts on you). I think the worry button gets pressed by the PD too, which doesn't help. Keith will suddenly jump if I come into the room, where the nervous system is so affected. I hope T's visit will cheer his dad up (and his mum!) I am tentatively thinking greenhouse again . . . watch this space.
DeleteI would love to watch Poldark again but would have to do it in the middle of the night - once was enough for Keith. We are really enjoying Joanna Lumley's Silk Road. What a lovely person she is but oh gosh, we are envious of that trip to such exotic places - such history.
Indeed, I have a stalwart friend in Pam. Much needed these days, that's for sure.
Gosh I have just had a VERY senior moment with your H2O talk as I caught up on the last few blog posts. I thought you were talking about HS2 ... I was wondering why they were diverting into Wales!! I need to go and lie down in a darkened room I think!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that Keith is really struggling with his medication at the moment, it seems to be that way for so many people, myself and my Mum included. We get new tablets and limited access to the doctor to monitor the side-effects.
I didn't want to jinx the situation by writing "water"!! Poor man - four days' digging - and last night he came down with the bill!
DeleteIt's a pity we didn't keep an eye open for the warning signs earlier, but then one of the strong effects of Parkinsons is extreme fatigue. Keith has (temporarily) upped his dose - an extra small pill late afternoon, or else he wouldn't have the energy to get up to bed.