Been out shopping early this morning, they're really going to have to do something about our town soon, it's gridlocked most of the time, traffic is so bad now. Trouble is, they're building lots of new housing estates all around the outskirts of the town (just heard about another one), which of course means more traffic going in and out of the town. More infrastructure is needed too - hospitals (we have a small cottage type hospital, but the nearest ones with proper A&E facilities are miles away), doctors, dentists, leisure facilities. Not much point building lots of new houses if they don't provide the necessary local facilities. And the town itself is pretty dire, the high street is mostly mobile phone shops - loads of them.
Another night of waking up constantly and I'm really feeling achy and knackered today. Don't feel like doing much, so I won't!
Mum is determined to go to her oldest friend's house for lunch today, sis has been there helping her to dress this morning as Mum finds even that increasingly difficult now and often doesn't bother, staying in her nightclothes all day. Mum's not really well enough to go out, but really wants to go - I think it's because her friend is as old and unwell as Mum, and both of them are conscious that they may not have many more opportunities to see each other. Friend has a younger friend (known to Mum as well) there helping her, who will get lunch for both of them and keep an eye on them - they both have a tendency to fall over and need help getting to the loo etc. It's a bugger getting old and frail.
Apparently it's going to be a nice weekend weatherwise, so it would be nice to get out and do something. Will have a think.
Oh it would be so nice for your mum to go and see her friend - it might make her feel physically tired but it will no doubt lift her spirits. Hope you find something nice to do at the weekend - we are thinking of going to one of the village group open gardens on our way to our daughters.
ReplyDeleteSame as Viv really and I'm sorry you're feeling all achey. That's really not nice for you. xxx
ReplyDeleteSorry you not feeling good. Can understand your mum wanting to see her friend. The traffic is terrible in this town too. Last week I drove the 60 miles back from the coast with no hold ups at all until I got about 3 miles away then took about ten minutes to do quarter of a mile.
ReplyDeleteIs the town Bridgwater, we got stuck in traffic
ReplyDeleteIt gets worse and worse Marlene, fed up with it.
DeleteYes Bridgwater is a nightmare, had to take our daughter there last week to pick up a hire car. We often used to drive to Combwich and take our Springers along the foot path by the river Parrett, on lead because of the mud, sadly they are not with us now. The sun is out just down the road from you so hope you have a peaceful weekend. Hope your Mum and her friend were able to meet up.
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