I took the decision to drive to the shops today (for grub) - if I felt rough by town, I would get bare essentials from Co-op. If I felt OK, I would go on to Llandod. I felt OK.
In Christchurch.
I managed to find a parking space I could drive straight into in the town (thank heavens as brain wasn't quite up to doing parallel parking yet). I posted a card, and walked slowly back to the art shop. I was looking for a gift for little "I" but the books there didn't quite hit the mark. Art stuff - that was what I needed, as part of a Christmas gift. I couldn't believe it - no art stuff at all - instead LOTS of birthday cards etc and a nice little gift corner. So I am afraid Mr Amazon had to have my business this late in the day.
I got a trolley for my meander around Tesco's. Oh my goodness, that challenged me. I was ok with it empty but as it filled up (cat food is always heavy), so are bags of spuds, and I began to struggle. I got the essentials (about half the Christmas list) and stopped whilst I still had legs under me! I unpacked in bits and bobs (some still in car and I won't be able to haul the cat litter in I don't think). Then I had a double Time Team nap.
My tea was cooked by the chippy, but at least I've had something hot and it's not just a handful of Ritz or half an apple . . .
I am enjoying the photos of Christchurch & the South Island that you are sharing - such a beautiful city that I have not visited for several years now. I do hope you feel better soon - that bug has been lingering for you. Thank you for your visit to my blog & the lovely comment you left me. xx
ReplyDeleteI had such a fabulous time. Glad you have enjoyed the photos. Yes, this bug still doesn't really want to leave me - sinuses doing a good evacuation job now!! Keep up the lovely crafting.
DeleteI follow your blog as I too was widowed last year. So many ups and downs. Nothing prepares you for this. Year 2 is worse than year 1 for me - perhaps the reality that this is now my life is the reason. Hope you have as good a xmas as possible - sending you best wishes. Christine
ReplyDeleteOh bless you Christine, I agree with you - the 2nd year has seemed worse. I have to say, my holiday (which challenged me) gave me my confidence back. I had lost it completely when Keith died. I hope that you will have your family around you too. We will have a lovely family Christmas and little Rosie will put a smile on our faces, especially when she tries to trot off with someone's glass of Champagne (her favourite tipple!! She was trying to taste Tam's, so Tam let her and she was really impressed and wanted the rest!)
DeleteI am glad you seem to have turned a corner, but you will still need to take things gently for awhile.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Yup - no overdoing it. I promise . . . says she who got up at 5.30 and has just baked two Lemon Drizzle cakes as gifts for friends I'm seeing today.
Deletethere are days I cannot avoid my sad sense of humour. there is a grub farm near where I live. they happen to sell food. {groan, well, technically it's called The Bug Farm, but they do sell food {at least that's what they call it} made from grubs and bugs they breed . . . on that note I might go have another teaspoon of morphine . . .
ReplyDeleteAch y fi! Who on earth would eat such stuff? Sorry to tickle your funny bone and hope it didn't hurt :)
DeleteIf you got a parking spot in Builth high street you were lucky, it’s always hit or miss with me. I used Amazon for a lot of my wife’s art stuff this year though I did make her a few stocking fillers
ReplyDeleteI try and go out after 4 p.m. - there's more chance then, but even so it's pot luck. Right now, having been hefted to the sofa for nearly 3 weeks, I cannot parallel park for the life of me! So I need a drive straight in space!!
ReplyDeleteI feel your frustration at the slow recovery, I too I'm struggling to get back to my normal. Take it steady.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice just to have my brain back in residence again and not be asleep so frequently. Sorry you've been poorly too. In the run up to Christmas it is NOT what we need!!
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