Continuing

 Well, having thought about it, I've decided my lovely readers are right - this is my blog, I'll write what I want, both good bits and bad, I find it cathartic to write and I'm not going to let a few nasty people put me off.  Thank you all so much for all the lovely supportive comments.......I've also had another few nasty ones.  One from someone giving a name, but seeing as they don't have a blog and don't appear to be a regular commenter (if at all prior to this one), there's no way of knowing who they are.  They wanted to know why I only ever publish "sickly sweet" (their words) comments.....erm, what, instead of snidy, rude and sarcastic ones?  Ooh, now that's a hard one! 😂😉 (For the record, I'll publish or bin whatever I want).  I also received a further 2 anonymous ones, both nasty, one simply saying "Good riddance!".  Why, if you dislike my blog and what I choose to write about so much, do you even bother reading it?  Please close the door on your way out and don't bother coming back. 😜  The vast majority of my readers are very kind, thoughtful and supportive and I appreciate you all so very much.  But for the few waspish, bitchy, passive aggressive ones, and those who insist on offering 'advice' even when I haven't asked for it - if you can't be kind, well then just bugger off, I have enough stress and anxiety going on without you anonymous nasty pieces of work adding to it.  I feel sorry for you, what sad lonely little lives you must have.

It continues to be a stressful and anxiety-filled time.  The problem relative, who has several health problems both physical and mental and who lives alone, refusing all offers of support, fell backwards down their stairs a couple of days ago.  To cut a long story short, they had a head injury which had to be glued, mild concussion and, worryingly, an ECG showed abnormalities in their heart.  A blood test showed very high potassium levels too.  The hospital naturally wanted to keep them in for further tests, but the relative had a panic attack and point blank refused - as they're a (relatively) responsible (although that's debatable) adult in their 50s, there was nothing other relatives who'd accompanied them to hospital, or the medical staff could do to prevent them refusing treatment, leaving and returning home.  They had to sign a self discharge form, on which the doctor had written, amongst other things, "risk of death".  There's a lot of messages flying back and forth and various arrangements being made, but it continues to be worrying, not least because the relative refuses to accept help.  If anyone's tempted to offer advice about possible sectioning, or something similar, please don't - there's a lot more to the situation with this relative that we've endured for many many years and is never going to be written about here.

Much as I love going to my caravan, I've decided that we're not going back there if the weather forecast isn't good - I simply cannot cope with being subjected to a bored grumpy husband who has the TV on all day long as he's got nothing else to do - his choice.  Earplugs or headphones won't make a difference - the caravan is a small space, the TV is literally only about 7 or 8 feet away wherever I sit in the lounge so I can see it clearly, as well as hear it.  My bedroom there is too small to have a chair in it, so I can only sit on the bed - which isn't comfortable for crocheting, although I can of course lie on the bed to read.  In any case, my bedroom is so small (just 5ft x 7ft) I have to have the door open, otherwise it's too claustrophobic.

It's been bad weather here again so husband hasn't been going outside, so you know what that means!  Thankfully the weather looks to be better today.  I've kept busy by doing all the normal housework, some banking and admin stuff concerning health matters, doing a freezer inventory, and some cooking of things to freeze for when my sister and her friend come down to stay.  So far I've made a lasagne, a fish pie, lemon drizzle cake and some cheese scones, all now in the freezer.  We've been eating things out of the freezer all week, so there's room for me to make some other things for the guests, both meals and treats.  I want to make a turkey mince and stuffing meatloaf, some bacon & cheese little turnovers for breakfasts, chocolate brownies and some more of Jamie's icecream, think I'll use chopped Maltesers in it this time.  If any of you want to make the icecream, it's so quick, simple and rich, I would urge you to give it a go - it's just 600ml double cream whisked, then a tin of condensed milk stirred through well, then fold in some chopped chocolate or dried fruits or nuts of your choice.  Put in a lined loaf tin and freeze.  And that's it - no need to take it out every hour and stir it to break up ice crystals.

Betty's off to the groomers for a bath and nail clipping today, we've got a little bit of shopping to do.