Yesterday I ended up feeling absolutely shattered, as a result of all that's been going on recently I think. I was going to make a minced chicken and stuffing meatloaf with lots of roast veggies for dinner, but was just too tired, so we ended up having jacket spuds with beans and cheese. I slept fairly well last night and feel much better today, so we'll have our Sunday dinner today.
For once, we have a whole week with nothing on the calendar.....unless there are any appointments that husband has forgotten to tell me about or write on the calendar, which wouldn't surprise me one bit. So it'll be a good week for getting stuck in to more decluttering and tip/charity shop trips. Which will please husband.....not. He's beginning to get back to his usual routine of doing nothing unless I prod him - I said this morning that it would be nice if he got up in the morning and asked "What needs doing today?" rather than coming down, putting the damn telly on and just sitting watching that, or playing chess or looking at cars on his computer all day. I can (and do) always find something to do, so this week I'm going to get him doing a few jobs every day. He doesn't have to do them all at once, I've told him repeatedly to do a bit and then stop for a rest. Which is exactly what I do, although when I sit down I'm generally writing a menu or shopping list, or list of jobs that need doing, or doing a bit of banking.
According to the weather forecast, the incessant rain should be letting up this week, it looks fairly settled, albeit cold, for the week so I should be able to get washing out on the line. Hopefully, we'll also be able to take Betty to Dunster beach one day, we all need a breath of fresh air and she's in desperate need of a good run about. I'll have to use my walking stick, my hips and balance have been terrible lately and I'm liable to fall over walking on sand or uneven ground. When I saw my GP to get the results of my hip xrays a few weeks back, I asked him if they showed up any osteoporosis - he said no, other than a DEXA scan the only way to find out if I have osteoporosis is if I fall over and break my hip.....so try not to fall over! His exact words! I'll take a flask of coffee and a sandwich for us and some water and treats for Betty, which we'll have in the car overlooking the beach. Must check the tide times before we go.
Not heard from the Council yet as to whether our housing application was successful, still, it's only been 2 weeks and I'm sure they're behind on work - everyone else is. I'm hoping the Attendance Allowance forms arrive soon, the lady on the phone said to allow up to 2 weeks for them to come, although it should be quicker than that.....there are the postal strikes to take into consideration though.
I had to laugh at the Chancellor telling people they could save pennies by turning down their heating a notch (that's assuming people can afford to have it on in the first place), turning off radiators in unused rooms, taking shorter showers etc.....I bet he doesn't have to do any of that! And doesn't he think most of us ordinary non-millionaires already do all that?!
They live in a whole other world, don't they. I often think 'how DARE they?'
ReplyDeleteI'm very glad you're feeling much better this morning - enjoy your Sunday dinner! xx
Made me think of Jack Monroe, the poverty and homelessness ambassador. She said, "Poverty and privilege are largely accidental. You don’t choose to be born into an income bracket, a country pile, a housing estate, a double-barrelled name or a damp tenement bedsit. But ignorance is a choice. And choosing to use your privileges to patronise people whose lives are entirely beyond your experience and comprehension is a choice." Couldn't agree more!
ReplyDeleteHope the housing application gets processed soon and there's a lovely little bungalow with your name on it! xx