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hollydolly said:
Thanks Ruthanne.. (y) my back is a big problem for me , it's a long standing issue. Without my heat-pad at times like this, I wouldn't even be able to think straight much less converse.. . Thankfully the heat relaxes my muscles and after about an hour I can get on with my day... sometimes with the help of an OTC Painkiller as well. Please go get your heat-pad if your back hurts... ..
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Sorry that your back gives you so much grief. I found my heating pad in a drawer and going to plug it in soon. That should help. I take some OTC meds too but have to watch not to take too much. That's where the heat and sometimes ice pad help. Take care and be gentle with your back. 💙 🌈
 
This afternoon, I was heading for the entrance of a supermarket.
Coming out with a loaded trolley and really struggling was an elderly lady.
Clearly, she was wracked with pain, and instead of pushing the trolley, she was dragging it behind her and her face told me that she was in agony.
"Excuse me love, can I give you a hand to your car with the trolley, you are really struggling......it's OK, I'm not the sort to run off with your groceries?"
She gave me a suspicious look, so I then said, "Look, keep hold of the trolley and let me haul it to your car, just let this old fella help an old lady."
Perhaps I could have chosen my words better because she blurted out, "How old are you?"
"Pushing 85", I replied.
"I'll give you 'old lady' you cheeky b*gger, you're 10 years older than me, go on then, start pulling."
A few minutes later at her car she thanked me and said, "Bless you."
I even got a smile. 😊
 

Ruthanne said:
Sorry that your back gives you so much grief. I found my heating pad in a drawer and going to plug it in soon. That should help. I take some OTC meds too but have to watch not to take too much. That's where the heat and sometimes ice pad help. Take care and be gentle with your back. 💙 🌈
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I have one that gets heated in the microwave for 2mins .30 seconds.. it retains the heat for a good hour...
 
hollydolly said:
I have one that gets heated in the microwave for 2mins .30 seconds.. it retains the heat for a good hour...
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I used to have one that goes in the microwave, too. It was infused with lavender. I really liked it but somehow lost it when I moved many years ago. I'm happy with my newer electric one. It can get very hot so I don't turn it all the way up or I'd probably burn my back.
 
@hollydolly I don't remember whether I suggested Thermacare products to you. I asked online if they're available in the UK, and they are. A zillion different sizes and shapes and last for about eight hours. If you slapped one on before setting out on a day's outing, maybe that would help.

When I've done something to strain my back, I've used Thermacare wraps at bedtime for a decent night's sleep. All better in the morning.
 
Georgiagranny said:
@hollydolly I don't remember whether I suggested Thermacare products to you. I asked online if they're available in the UK, and they are. A zillion different sizes and shapes and last for about eight hours. If you slapped one on before setting out on a day's outing, maybe that would help.

When I've done something to strain my back, I've used Thermacare wraps at bedtime for a decent night's sleep. All better in the morning.
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I think you did mention them GG because I remember saying that I'm allergic to something that's in the heats sprays that are used for muscular spasms and strains etc.. and wondered if the Thermacare wraps would have that ingredient..
 
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hollydolly said:
I think you did mention them GG because I remember saying that I'm allergic to something that's in the heats sprays that are used for muscular spasms and strains etc.. and wondered if thr Thermacare wraps would have that ingredient..
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Ask Dr. Google? Or your friendly neighborhood pharmacist? Oh. Maybe that's called a chemist over there.
 
My DIL & her daughter & I went downtown to shop in second hand stores. No luck in those but the teen granddaughter found some things in other stores so she’s happy. Yesterday we’d gone to other second hand stores and she’d scored at those especially since I used Grandpa’s CC to pay.
 
Well, today was not good. Shortly after getting up, I somehow tripped over my own feet and fell down in the living room. Didn't hit anything but came down hard on my right hand, bending the little finger in an unnatural manner.

Swelling and bruising and Boy Howdy, does it hurt. I iced it, got dressed and headed to the walk-in clinic I usually go to. I was told it was going to be a 4-hour wait. I asked if they had any appointments later in the day and she said she'd put me down for 4 p.m.

I show back up at 4 and am told it will be at least a 2-hour wait. What the hell? The clerk says, "well, I sent you a text!" Uh, no, I didn't get any texts.....what telephone number did you use? She rattles off a number I've never heard of and says, "that's the number you gave us." Uh, no again. I've been coming to this clinic for more than 5 years and they've always had my correct number.

I asked why they gave me an appointment if they didn't plan to honor it. The answer to that is that it's not an appointment, it's a "time slot".

The explanation is that they're "short handed today". Not my circus, not my monkeys. They're part of a large hospital system here in the state.....send someone over to take up the slack, fer cripes sake!

If it's still hurting badly tomorrow, I'll try another clinic. Meanwhile, I stopped at the drugstore to buy a finger splint and the pharmacist looked at it. "Hmmmmm", he said. I guess that's all I'm going to get for free.
 
Jules said:
My DIL & her daughter & I went downtown to shop in second hand stores. No luck in those but the teen granddaughter found some things in other stores so she’s happy. Yesterday we’d gone to other second hand stores and she’d scored at those especially since I used Grandpa’s CC to pay.
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I like to go to thrift shops sometimes. I'm happy it worked out.
 
jujube said:
Well, today was not good. Shortly after getting up, I somehow tripped over my own feet and fell down in the living room. Didn't hit anything but came down hard on my right hand, bending the little finger in an unnatural manner.

Swelling and bruising and Boy Howdy, does it hurt. I iced it, got dressed and headed to the walk-in clinic I usually go to. I was told it was going to be a 4-hour wait. I asked if they had any appointments later in the day and she said she'd put me down for 4 p.m.

I show back up at 4 and am told it will be at least a 2-hour wait. What the hell? The clerk says, "well, I sent you a text!" Uh, no, I didn't get any texts.....what telephone number did you use? She rattles off a number I've never heard of and says, "that's the number you gave us." Uh, no again. I've been coming to this clinic for more than 5 years and they've always had my correct number.

I asked why they gave me an appointment if they didn't plan to honor it. The answer to that is that it's not an appointment, it's a "time slot".

The explanation is that they're "short handed today". Not my circus, not my monkeys. They're part of a large hospital system here in the state.....send someone over to take up the slack, fer cripes sake!

If it's still hurting badly tomorrow, I'll try another clinic. Meanwhile, I stopped at the drugstore to buy a finger splint and the pharmacist looked at it. "Hmmmmm", he said. I guess that's all I'm going to get for free.
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I hope your finger will improve soon. Sounds like a nasty accident you had. I'm a good one for hurting my toes. Owwww!
 
Sometimes (not always), I let Andy into the house in the evening. Last night, all at once, it started pouring. I assumed that he was nice and dry in his own house, and hesitated if I should call him or not. Finally, I figured that he could decide for himself it he wanted to make a dash from his house to mine. So I opened the door, and guess what? He was right there, on the railing waiting for me! Once he was in, her started to cuss me out like a sailor! Really! He screamed at me for about 2 full minutes! I told him that I don't deserve to be yelled at, but he wouldn't stop! Dio was at the other end of the house, and even he came over to see what was going on! 😾. That sure was one MAD kitty!!!

We were both feeling slightly better today, which led to overdoing some house work. We moved some heavy furniture and cleaned behind and under....now I'm pooped. I still have to put everything back together, but there will be no more projects for today. Right now, I'm looking forward to kicking back and watching the next episode of Doctor Who.
 
Today my only plan is waiting for the water delivery which is scheduled for today. When he gets here I have to meet him at the ramp to let him in the building. I am hoping he will put the big water bottle on the dispenser for me. I think so. Other than that I will work on my blog post and not do much else. It sounds like it is raining and that will keep me inside for sure.
 
It's another glorious Sunny day.. that's been the same all week. It's 56 deg f at the moment at 10am... and forecast to be in the mid 60's.... 🌞 🌞 🌞 Gonna go out in a while and get my car jet washed if I can... there's so few jet washes around, I have to go to a town further away...

I do have a Karcher pressure washer of my own I could use if I only knew how to work it.. O/h was the one who always used that machine, so I dunno how to do it, which is a shame .. so the jet wash it is for me..

Must go today because tomorrow I have to wait in for my annual gas inspection... no idea when he's coming..

My DD is getting her broadband installed today at her new house, she's been on tenterhooks since she moved in 2 weeks ago waiting for it to be done, and having to do everything very slowly on Dial-Up or on her phone in the car....
 
.....my fridge is in dire need of cleaning out, I'm going to tackle that job today. I walked around in my yard yesterday, lots of buds popping out, so it's time to finish raking leaves away from plants and also time for the annual sprucing up the patio. Everyone have a good day.
 
Well it's been a corker of a sunny warm day. I got my car washed, ended up just getting them to hand wash it instead of me jet washing ... had to go to North London to get it done , just ridiculous tbh... . then I collected my new computer specs from the Opticians and had them also loosen off the arms of my new readers while I was there.
Bought a new linen sleeveless summer dress in River Island, gorgeous mustard pattern , with side pockets.. but about 4 inches too long, so I bought it and took it immediately to the tailors and dropped it off. It'll be done in a few days (y)

Met up with my friend Jen at the riverside pub for lunch this afternoon in the sun... so nice to sit there with the sun beating down ...It was only 68 but it felt really warm... I had an Ice cold coke, and a sandwich...

I've put some pics on the Photo thread... but here's a couple for this thread..

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Returned an Emerald green jumper I bought yesterday to the store, and got a different style which fits better...

Finally when I got home, I'd just got out of the car when my neighbour almost jumped on top of me , she was in a state of high alert... she'd taken delivery of something for me , and she hadn't realised how heavy it was because the delivery man had just lifted it into her house.. so now ( she;s younger than me ) she's panicking because she doesn't know how it's going to get into my house.. and tbh neither did I, because it turned out to be a HUGE mirror which I knew nothing about, but my DD it transpired later had bought as a Mothers' day gift for me ( Mothers' day is on Sunday in the UK )...

Some weeks ago I;d expressed interest in it when discussing it with my DD.. telling her that I couldn't have it because it was so huge I wouldn't be able to get it home from the store. ..unbeknown to me she's bought it and had it delivered , but they were supposed to deliver it tomorrow when she knew I was going to be home, and they were a day early..so hence the neighbour.

Anyway.. we couldn't lift this thing.. and my sack barrow tyres are deflated so , I had to knock on other neighbours' doors and summon help..and it took 4 of us to move it into my downstairs Hallway, which is where it's going to have to stay until I can find someone strong enough to hang it... :eek:...I suppose I should open it all up to ensure it's in one piece...

Now DD is feeling slighted because she thought she was doing right by surprising me with the mirror... but she forgot I no longer have the estranged o/h here to do these type of jobs..
 
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I was very happy to hear that you had an outing with your friend, and to the wonderful place, took the nice photos, and you also got those extra specs of yours picked up, etc.(y)(y)(y):)

Gosh, though, about the surprise gift, and with its being so very heavy and awkward, and then, delivered to a different house..... :rolleyes::oops:o_O
 

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