Up as usual 6.00am. Still lousy weather - very windy. Sat with my morning coffee in front of the TV. Nothing exciting on. Phoned the hospital for an update. Hubby will be out of ICU and in a general ward. Great news.
Put the computer on and finished the last of my statements. Off to Alberton for the remaining faxing via the hospital to give hubby his tablets for the day and to spray his toe with saline solution. Remembered the phone book this time.
Hubby still in a fair amount of pain with his stomach today but at least no more hooked to the monitor. Quickly did some shopping and went off to the workshop to fax. Back home for lunch – Pizza. Alison did the afternoon visiting hour. She sprayed the toe again and dressed it. Not a job I enjoy. Thank goodness for Alison.
As usual I had Travis and spent the afternoon entertaining him – actually running around after him rescuing all he tried to grab. It’s said that when you are older you have more patience with a baby. Not true, you really just don’t have the energy to do much. He is adorable though and has the cheekiest smile. Those blue eyes and red hair are irresistible - Takes after Grandpa.
Alison came home and took over so Diane and I could get ready for the evening hour. Hubby still not feeling good and annoyed because the doctor looking after him is a heart specialist and really not worried about his sore, bloated stomach. Poor hubby. Intends giving the doctor ‘whatfor’ when he is feeling better. Poor doctor. He fully intends coming home tomorrow. I’m sure the doctor won’t argue especially after the ‘whatfor’ he is supposed to be getting. Only another three visitors tonight and we could all visit together as it was a general ward. Missed the after party.
It was straight home tonight. When we got home I put the key in the door but it wouldn’t turn in the lock. I tried several times before looking at the key. The end of the key was slightly bent. Wonderful!! Alison was out for the evening so couldn’t go through her door. Only thing we could do was go in the front door. Just one problem with that. The alarm is set to work with entrance through the back door. We unlocked the door and as I opened it the alarm went off. I had a mad dash round to the control panel to switch off quickly. It didn’t take Golden Watch long to arrive to check that all was ok. At least we know they respond.
Events of the past few days seems to have caught up with me and I can hardly keep my eyes open. I am going to bed right now. Diane has already made the Milo.
Cheers until tomorrow
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday
Woke up to the alarm at 6.00am as usual. Didn’t sleep to well again as worrying about hubby. Let spoilt brats out. Put the kettle on but no morning pick-me-up under the tree today. Too flippin cold. Unbelievable how the weather can change overnight. Mustn’t complain though – we did get some much needed rain - 8ml – it all helps.
Chilled in front of the TV checking the state of affairs around the world. Phoned the hospital to hear that hubby didn’t have a very good night and was waiting to see the doctor. Started my monthly invoices and statements. Made good time with them.
Alison went off to visit hubby for the morning visiting hours while I watched Travis. Luckily he was tired and fell asleep almost immediately so was able to finish the statements to be faxed. Ali got back with the latest news. No change just hubby was hoping to be out of ICU. Also had instructions to take slippers as hubby insisted on getting up for the bathroom and sisters were not happy for him to walk barefoot.
Ate lunch. Diane and I rushed off to visit for the afternoon hour stopping to buy slippers – can’t let people see those scruffy slippers of his. I mean really doll!!!!
Found a nice pair at the shops – brown to go with his blue pajamas. Neat hey. It was the only pair in his size so what was I supposed to do? He was happy and that was the main thing.
Unfortunately hubby wasn’t feeling good as lying in bed with tubes does not make for comfort. All vital signs were good according to the machines so I felt a lot better. Spent a good hour with hubby. Left for the workshop to fax my statements. Oh clever one. I found I had forgotten my phonebook with the fax numbers. Managed to find some numbers there and faxed what I could.
Back to the hospital ready for the night visit. We were early so had coffee in the hospital cafeteria with friends who were also there – one had just visited hubby and the other ready to visit with us. Ali also arrived and the four of us went in to visit. Another friend also popped in. Things were getting crowded and as rules are ‘2 persons per patient’ us girls went out to allow the men some Men Time. We stood outside with Ali as she wanted a smoke (filthy habit). No sooner were we out there than two others pitched up and went in. The two in came out and joined us for a chat – only 2 per patient you know.
While we were all there three more pitched up and went in. Two came out to make space for the three. Talk about ridiculous. Another visitor arrived. Two came out and two were in with hubby. By now we were having a lovely time outside – all 9 of us. Time was passing so Diane and I went in to hubby to say bye. Ali went in to say bye and then we continued our party outside for another half hour. A lovely time was had by all.
It was now late and much too late to go home and cook so five of us stopped at Mike’s Kitchen where we had a really pleasant hour with a very friendly waiter.
The girls and I are now home and ready to retire after kind Diane makes the Milo’s. She is such a lovely girl don’t you agree?
So all in all the day wasn’t too bad. We stressed, we chilled and we spent a pleasant time with friends.
That’s all till tomorrow.
Chilled in front of the TV checking the state of affairs around the world. Phoned the hospital to hear that hubby didn’t have a very good night and was waiting to see the doctor. Started my monthly invoices and statements. Made good time with them.
Alison went off to visit hubby for the morning visiting hours while I watched Travis. Luckily he was tired and fell asleep almost immediately so was able to finish the statements to be faxed. Ali got back with the latest news. No change just hubby was hoping to be out of ICU. Also had instructions to take slippers as hubby insisted on getting up for the bathroom and sisters were not happy for him to walk barefoot.
Ate lunch. Diane and I rushed off to visit for the afternoon hour stopping to buy slippers – can’t let people see those scruffy slippers of his. I mean really doll!!!!
Found a nice pair at the shops – brown to go with his blue pajamas. Neat hey. It was the only pair in his size so what was I supposed to do? He was happy and that was the main thing.
Unfortunately hubby wasn’t feeling good as lying in bed with tubes does not make for comfort. All vital signs were good according to the machines so I felt a lot better. Spent a good hour with hubby. Left for the workshop to fax my statements. Oh clever one. I found I had forgotten my phonebook with the fax numbers. Managed to find some numbers there and faxed what I could.
Back to the hospital ready for the night visit. We were early so had coffee in the hospital cafeteria with friends who were also there – one had just visited hubby and the other ready to visit with us. Ali also arrived and the four of us went in to visit. Another friend also popped in. Things were getting crowded and as rules are ‘2 persons per patient’ us girls went out to allow the men some Men Time. We stood outside with Ali as she wanted a smoke (filthy habit). No sooner were we out there than two others pitched up and went in. The two in came out and joined us for a chat – only 2 per patient you know.
While we were all there three more pitched up and went in. Two came out to make space for the three. Talk about ridiculous. Another visitor arrived. Two came out and two were in with hubby. By now we were having a lovely time outside – all 9 of us. Time was passing so Diane and I went in to hubby to say bye. Ali went in to say bye and then we continued our party outside for another half hour. A lovely time was had by all.
It was now late and much too late to go home and cook so five of us stopped at Mike’s Kitchen where we had a really pleasant hour with a very friendly waiter.
The girls and I are now home and ready to retire after kind Diane makes the Milo’s. She is such a lovely girl don’t you agree?
So all in all the day wasn’t too bad. We stressed, we chilled and we spent a pleasant time with friends.
That’s all till tomorrow.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday Blues
Stumbled out of bed when my alarm shrilled at 6a.m. Felt like a zombie. Didn’t have a good night. Stupidly, had read till 1a.m. before switching the lamp off. Hubby wasn’t feeling well during the early hours and we both had interrupted sleep.
Let the dogs out after their treat of dog biscuits (the spoilt dogs won’t venture out until they have them – no matter how tightly their legs are crossed) .Had my morning coffee sitting under the trees outside the back door. Helped me start relaxing. I love sitting out in the early morning with all the birdsong starting up. My second cup left me ready to face the day. This early morning time is my me time and thank goodness for it as today was ONE OF THOSE DAYS.
When I took hubby his breakfast he was still not feeling well and was not interested in food. He also said he felt too ill and was going to stay home. Now this was very worrying as anyone who knows him knows that NOTHING is as important as his food and NO MATTER WHAT he insists on going to work.
I left him to sleep awhile and phoned our usual doctor for an appointment. He was on leave for a week. I tried our backup doctor and Can You Believe It he was also on leave. The friend who came to the wedding with us phoned on hubby’s cell and I told him the situation. He kindly phoned his doctor Who Was Also on Leave – Unbelievable. Anyway he described the symptoms to the partner who said to go to the hospital.
I woke hubby and told him to get dressed so I could take him. TYPICAL, STUBBORN MAN – oh no he was much better now and didn’t need to go. Friend phoned back and I told him the reaction so he immediately jumped into his car and drove over. It was rather funny as he stormed into the house, told hubby to stop being a stubborn fool and to get dressed as he was taking him to hospital. Hubby meekly dressed but the decision was taken to go to the friend’s doctor’s partner instead. Off they went leaving Diane and I at home where I was looking after my one year old grandson.
Got a phone call a while later to say hubby had had a mild heart attack and was off to hospital. Horror, panic, stress. It was very frustrating as there was little I could do until Alison – Travis’s mom came home to take over looking after him. She eventually pitched just after five and we set off for the hospital.
It was not a pleasant sight seeing him with all the tubes attached to monitor him but luckily he was feeling a little better ( and I’m sure Relieved we had taken him). In fact after a while he rallied enough to test the bed attachment to raise and lower his head , his feet and even the whole bed – MEN!!!!!
At the end of visiting time hubby informs me he needs his medication . He is diabetic, has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Wonderful! So we had to rush home, grab his medication and get back to the hospital. We delivered the medication and returned home. A trip that took one and a half hours all in all.
Well we are now home and thankful OUR BAD DAY has come to an end. I really need a Milo now (Hint, hint Diane) and an early night. This is early considering last nights bedtime.
Cheers until tomorrow. Hope it is a better day
Let the dogs out after their treat of dog biscuits (the spoilt dogs won’t venture out until they have them – no matter how tightly their legs are crossed) .Had my morning coffee sitting under the trees outside the back door. Helped me start relaxing. I love sitting out in the early morning with all the birdsong starting up. My second cup left me ready to face the day. This early morning time is my me time and thank goodness for it as today was ONE OF THOSE DAYS.
When I took hubby his breakfast he was still not feeling well and was not interested in food. He also said he felt too ill and was going to stay home. Now this was very worrying as anyone who knows him knows that NOTHING is as important as his food and NO MATTER WHAT he insists on going to work.
I left him to sleep awhile and phoned our usual doctor for an appointment. He was on leave for a week. I tried our backup doctor and Can You Believe It he was also on leave. The friend who came to the wedding with us phoned on hubby’s cell and I told him the situation. He kindly phoned his doctor Who Was Also on Leave – Unbelievable. Anyway he described the symptoms to the partner who said to go to the hospital.
I woke hubby and told him to get dressed so I could take him. TYPICAL, STUBBORN MAN – oh no he was much better now and didn’t need to go. Friend phoned back and I told him the reaction so he immediately jumped into his car and drove over. It was rather funny as he stormed into the house, told hubby to stop being a stubborn fool and to get dressed as he was taking him to hospital. Hubby meekly dressed but the decision was taken to go to the friend’s doctor’s partner instead. Off they went leaving Diane and I at home where I was looking after my one year old grandson.
Got a phone call a while later to say hubby had had a mild heart attack and was off to hospital. Horror, panic, stress. It was very frustrating as there was little I could do until Alison – Travis’s mom came home to take over looking after him. She eventually pitched just after five and we set off for the hospital.
It was not a pleasant sight seeing him with all the tubes attached to monitor him but luckily he was feeling a little better ( and I’m sure Relieved we had taken him). In fact after a while he rallied enough to test the bed attachment to raise and lower his head , his feet and even the whole bed – MEN!!!!!
At the end of visiting time hubby informs me he needs his medication . He is diabetic, has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Wonderful! So we had to rush home, grab his medication and get back to the hospital. We delivered the medication and returned home. A trip that took one and a half hours all in all.
Well we are now home and thankful OUR BAD DAY has come to an end. I really need a Milo now (Hint, hint Diane) and an early night. This is early considering last nights bedtime.
Cheers until tomorrow. Hope it is a better day
Sunday, September 27, 2009
My Weekend
I had a really good weekend – Socializing, chilling and just being downright lazy
Saturday we had a wedding in the Magaliesburg. We (hubby and I) left home just after 9.30am, picked up a friend and set out for the venue. Traffic was bad as usual – thanks to roadworks and Saturday shoppers. Hubby took a wrong turning but luckily realized in time.
We reached the Magalies at around 12.30pm and stopped at Wimpy for a spot of lunch. I had my favourite of Calamari and chips. Finished 1.20pm and drove two minutes down the road to the venue.
The wedding was set for 1.30pm.We parked and rushed into the chapel to relax for five minutes. Luckily the bride took her time. She was gorgeous – as all brides are. The ceremony was short and sweet. After throwing roses petals and giving congratulations we all moved to the lawn behind the chapel.
It was a stunning spot . A lawn dotted with huge shady trees sloped down to the Magalies River .Tables and chairs were set under the trees for us to relax. The Wedding Cake (carrot cake) was set out on a small cloth covered table as was Jugs of juice and lemon water as well as sparkling wine. The cake was cut – this seems to be how the modern wedding goes as this is not the first wedding I have been to where the cake is cut first. While we all refreshed ourselves and ate cake the photographers got down to business. It certainly was very relaxing and peaceful with the background noise of the river and the birds. We even had a visit from a monkey who sat in front of a nearby chalet watching us.
About 4.30 we all made our way up a steep path to a small Lapa where we were to have our evening meal. Everyone settled down at their designated spot and proceeded to partake of all on offer from the bar. Hubby and I had Rock Shandies ( Yes we are both old fogies who must keep their wits about them as nighttime driving is harder when you get older).
Eventually the Bride and Groom joined us and we partook of the Buffet Starters which consisted of delicious salads from Prawn Salad and Couscous to Green Asparagus with Lemon and Herb Cream. All was very tasty. After a decent interval the speeches were delivered. They too were short and sweet.
Next came the main course from the Buffet. I chose Lamb Curry with rice and Ostrich Steaks with Green Peppercorn Sauce . I get these days where I eat according to my blood group and both these meats are Highly Beneficial for me. I Felt Very Virtuous. Hubby loaded his plate with Roast Fillet of Beef and Kassler Ribs with Veggies and a piece of fish. My choice was absolutely mouthwatering. It was my first taste of Ostrich too. I found it to be melt - in-the - mouth delicious – it actually tasted like beef more than chicken. I had a glass of red wine with the meal as I am a great believer in The One Glass Of Red Wine A Day For Heart Health.
Last but not least was the Dessert Buffet which carried on the tone of the food already served. There was all from Fruit Salad to Tiramisu to Chocolate Mousse. I chose Chocolate Mousse and Apple Pie.
It was a perfect ending to a fabulous meal. We had a super time feeding our faces, chatting to old friends and making new friends. It was now time to leave and wend our weary and bloated way home.
Sunday was my downright lazy day. We all slept late and then Hubby carried out his weekly duty of making breakfast- in-bed for me. I read until eleven and then got up to feed the dogs – all 7 of them. The rest of the day was spent reading and being very lazy. Lunch was help yourself (Cheese and biscuits for me) and then back to reading. At about six I had my daily dose of medicine( A Glass of Red Wine). I stirred myself and put a chicken in to roast (Not Highly Beneficial). I have let you know about my weekend as it has cooked. With a break while we had one of our Power Failures – Luckily of short duration. We are off to eat now.
Cheers and enjoy your evening. Will tell you about my Monday tomorrow night.
Jeannette
Saturday we had a wedding in the Magaliesburg. We (hubby and I) left home just after 9.30am, picked up a friend and set out for the venue. Traffic was bad as usual – thanks to roadworks and Saturday shoppers. Hubby took a wrong turning but luckily realized in time.
We reached the Magalies at around 12.30pm and stopped at Wimpy for a spot of lunch. I had my favourite of Calamari and chips. Finished 1.20pm and drove two minutes down the road to the venue.
The wedding was set for 1.30pm.We parked and rushed into the chapel to relax for five minutes. Luckily the bride took her time. She was gorgeous – as all brides are. The ceremony was short and sweet. After throwing roses petals and giving congratulations we all moved to the lawn behind the chapel.
It was a stunning spot . A lawn dotted with huge shady trees sloped down to the Magalies River .Tables and chairs were set under the trees for us to relax. The Wedding Cake (carrot cake) was set out on a small cloth covered table as was Jugs of juice and lemon water as well as sparkling wine. The cake was cut – this seems to be how the modern wedding goes as this is not the first wedding I have been to where the cake is cut first. While we all refreshed ourselves and ate cake the photographers got down to business. It certainly was very relaxing and peaceful with the background noise of the river and the birds. We even had a visit from a monkey who sat in front of a nearby chalet watching us.
About 4.30 we all made our way up a steep path to a small Lapa where we were to have our evening meal. Everyone settled down at their designated spot and proceeded to partake of all on offer from the bar. Hubby and I had Rock Shandies ( Yes we are both old fogies who must keep their wits about them as nighttime driving is harder when you get older).
Eventually the Bride and Groom joined us and we partook of the Buffet Starters which consisted of delicious salads from Prawn Salad and Couscous to Green Asparagus with Lemon and Herb Cream. All was very tasty. After a decent interval the speeches were delivered. They too were short and sweet.
Next came the main course from the Buffet. I chose Lamb Curry with rice and Ostrich Steaks with Green Peppercorn Sauce . I get these days where I eat according to my blood group and both these meats are Highly Beneficial for me. I Felt Very Virtuous. Hubby loaded his plate with Roast Fillet of Beef and Kassler Ribs with Veggies and a piece of fish. My choice was absolutely mouthwatering. It was my first taste of Ostrich too. I found it to be melt - in-the - mouth delicious – it actually tasted like beef more than chicken. I had a glass of red wine with the meal as I am a great believer in The One Glass Of Red Wine A Day For Heart Health.
Last but not least was the Dessert Buffet which carried on the tone of the food already served. There was all from Fruit Salad to Tiramisu to Chocolate Mousse. I chose Chocolate Mousse and Apple Pie.
It was a perfect ending to a fabulous meal. We had a super time feeding our faces, chatting to old friends and making new friends. It was now time to leave and wend our weary and bloated way home.
Sunday was my downright lazy day. We all slept late and then Hubby carried out his weekly duty of making breakfast- in-bed for me. I read until eleven and then got up to feed the dogs – all 7 of them. The rest of the day was spent reading and being very lazy. Lunch was help yourself (Cheese and biscuits for me) and then back to reading. At about six I had my daily dose of medicine( A Glass of Red Wine). I stirred myself and put a chicken in to roast (Not Highly Beneficial). I have let you know about my weekend as it has cooked. With a break while we had one of our Power Failures – Luckily of short duration. We are off to eat now.
Cheers and enjoy your evening. Will tell you about my Monday tomorrow night.
Jeannette
Us
You’re probably wondering who “we” are. Well I’ll give you a quick run down. “We” are Mother & Daughter otherwise known as Jeannette & Diane. We are currently living together with my dad, sister and her son on a big plot in the sticks. My sister lives in a separate house with her son and I share a house with mom and dad. There is always something happening. Mom looks after my nephew whilst my sister is at work, he is over a year now and gets up to no good all the time, the poor dogs are so traumatized by him as he thinks they’re toys. I am a freelance photographer/web designer, so if I’m not working I’m at home planning my next business venture which is currently an Industrial Supplies Business venture - mom is doing it with me. Mom also does bookkeeping for my father. I need someone with math skills, something I’m greatly lacking in - I need a calculator for everything and even then I get it wrong.
Chilled Weekend
Woke early Saturday morning and read in bed for a little with Gabbie (my dog). When I got up to shower gabbie moaned and groaned but couldn’t convince herself to get up too. I had to kick her out of bed when I got out the shower. My folks left to go to a friends wedding. Surfed the net for a while, then my sister found me. She was hungry and needed to go to the shop. The baby seat was in our dads car so we decided to take that.
We went to the garage shop as it stocks everything we needed – coke for me – smokes, chips and airtime for my sister.
Got home and made vegetarian burgers for my sister and I she had it with chips and coke, me just with coke. Watched movies for the rest of the day. Watched Mamma Mia again. I love that movie. Went to bed late.
Sunday I slept in late, as did all the family. When I woke up I read a few pages of my book. Showered, sat in front of my laptop – sending gifts to all my facebook buddies, e-mailing, etc. Started my blog page which took a while as we (Mom and I) had to design our logo. We had fun doing it and I hope you like our design – let us have your comments. It would be really appreciated.
Had wine at 6p.m with mom, couldn’t be missed she says its good for you, from 1 alcoholic to another, hehe. Watched my favorite show and some movies, had a good laugh. That pretty much sums up my weekend. Well I must go to bed and read now as Gabbie is ready for bed. Also I can’t wait to get back to my Ruth Rendell mystery.
Cheers until tomorrow
Diane
We went to the garage shop as it stocks everything we needed – coke for me – smokes, chips and airtime for my sister.
Got home and made vegetarian burgers for my sister and I she had it with chips and coke, me just with coke. Watched movies for the rest of the day. Watched Mamma Mia again. I love that movie. Went to bed late.
Sunday I slept in late, as did all the family. When I woke up I read a few pages of my book. Showered, sat in front of my laptop – sending gifts to all my facebook buddies, e-mailing, etc. Started my blog page which took a while as we (Mom and I) had to design our logo. We had fun doing it and I hope you like our design – let us have your comments. It would be really appreciated.
Had wine at 6p.m with mom, couldn’t be missed she says its good for you, from 1 alcoholic to another, hehe. Watched my favorite show and some movies, had a good laugh. That pretty much sums up my weekend. Well I must go to bed and read now as Gabbie is ready for bed. Also I can’t wait to get back to my Ruth Rendell mystery.
Cheers until tomorrow
Diane
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