I have been sleeping better - until last night, when I made it through to 4.30 and then couldn't sleep after that. I finished the Elizabeth Chadwick book I have been reading (Shadows and Strongholds) and it mentioned Lords of the White Castle - which it just so happens I had found on one charity table or another and had on one side, so I will read that next, as the main character in it was in Shadows and Strongholds. I will find out if it is actually the "White Castle" I know and love, part of a triumvirate of Marcher castles, the other two being Skenfrith and Grosmont, or a.n.other. Kidwelly Castle used to be limewashed white, so perhaps many others were too. If you enjoy historical novels, Elizabeth Chadwick's are amongst the best.
Most of the snow has gone now, roads all just wet road again. Storm Bert is going to make its presence felt this weekend and we will either have blizzards and gales or torrential rain, flooding and gales. Rain is probably preferable, if I am sensible . . . The country finds it difficult to cope with snow as the Council thinks gritters are efficient and you don't really need more than one snowplough per county (or so it seems). Whilst we don't often get snow, when we DO, people still have to get from a to b, and so does food. Dartmoor had a lot of snow yesterday and people were going up to "look at the snow" and then getting stuck and sending out frantic texts for help! Even the main A30 was hard hit and lorries and cars stranded.
I had to take to the sofa again this morning and even struggled to concentrate enough to read my book (Phil Rickman's The Magus of Hay, much recommended). I had to have a nap later too, but then was out for my Covid jab and the results of my test, so now I have a targeted antibiotic. I've taken the first one.
My plumber has been and changed the UV filter although THAT won't stay clean for long. The neighbour who had changed it last had managed to put it back on with crossed threads. He's also been up to look at the en-suite bathroom (I am having a new shower and cubicle fitted) and he will drop me round some brochures for showers, tiles etc. We have decided just 3 wall height tiles are the best bet. I will get in touch with my carpenter too, and get him to fit a replacement window in there as that is rather elderly and shabby, with a metal frame. Not pretty. I want a wooden frame and plain glass that I can stick a decorative design over for a stained glass effect. Not that anyone is going to be stood in the Big House Drive waiting for anyone to have a shower as they'd not see through the rhododendrons!
Lulu is now finally speaking to me after I gave her and Pippi their combo wormer/flea treatment. It is just cold medication on their necks but you would have thought I'd plugged her into the mains! She was hiding under the bed after that, and the same this morning - when I touched her as she was eating breakfast, she shot off like someone demented. Finally she has accepted that I am not going to murder her. She's had it before, don't know what made it different this time.
Anyway, have a lovely weekend all and stay safe from Storm Bert, if you're in the UK.
I didn't sleep at all well last night, no idea why. I went to Pre-Raphaelite talk this morning and my friend and I spent a lot of the time acting like two giggling schoolgirls although we are both in our 70s. At lease it made both of us feel better. My cats never spoke to me for months last year after their flea shots and they changed even though they have been having them for a long time. I am beginning to wonder what these neck shots actually make them feel like. I won't be using them again. Thanks for the comment this morning, it helps me to carry on.
ReplyDeleteWell, we can't blame a full moonanyway. Oooh, envious of your Pre-Raphaelite talk and glad to hear you got schoolgirl giggles - SO good for you.
DeleteI only do the cats 2 or 3 times a year, and when they become old cats, they just have the wormer in their food as I know that whatever's in the combo treatment is not good for them. I think it was the coldness which surprised Lulu, plus she was on the bed (her safe place) and so I will get Tam to hold her another time, when she is scoffing. I think using treatments like these every month affects cats' immune systems and causes illness. Worried about fleas - treat the HOUSE regularly, rather than the cat.
Sorry I have been lax with comments (for many fellow bloggers). Please keep writing - you have SUCH a take on the world and what's going on in it - and good for you in your cinema trips. We have a good one down in the town, but it is under-used by moi . . .
I too am sick of being sick. I think people (healthcare) don't pay nearly enough attention to the psychological effects of illness. OK, got that out of my system. Finally you have the targeted antibiotic, I hope it does the job and fast too. We had a storm a few days ago, thousands without power, another one expected tonight. I'm downloading an audiobook so at least I have something to listen to in the dark. Our dogs had to have a bath yesterday, too much rolling in stinky stuff so we also had the reproachful/ planning revenge look. One of these days I'll have to talk to you about being an empath, has it pros and cons in my opinion but as it's part of me I have to learn to live with it. Take care.
ReplyDelete(((HUGS))) Susan. It is very wearing. I think I got so run down nursing Keith and it's going to take a while to climb back out of the run down pit again. My kidneys aren't hurting now so let's hope that whilst the last kidney-specific drug was holding things at bay, this will now go in and nobble it for good.
DeleteAh yes, being an empath. Being able to read people is not good when you are not in control of what appears on your face as a result!!! I find it very hard to be near some folk.
Sheva always reacts to her flea medication as if I'm going to murder her, I have to hide the tube in my hand, OH has to hold her then I dab it on, and she's off normally under the duvet. Still no shed erected, but the shed boss came and covered it up, base coming next Thursday - we hope. Glad you are feeling better and have the proper antibiotics. Have a good weekend, although it looks as everywhere is going to be WET! Xx
ReplyDeleteBracing for Bertie!
ReplyDeleteLet's hope the targeted antibiotics do the business now!
The one thing I dislike intently about being an empath is picking up on negativity. It is hard to cope with and often I can feel the energy spreading and growing. It's why I'd rather be on my own. The other thing I do not cope with well are energy vampires.
I have dozed most of the day. Waking up just in time for nighttime.