Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

Totally with you on that one Fred the flavours are all meant to compliment each other.

Having said that I can guarantee that when my mum gives the dogs her roast chicken meal today ( It's like a religion she MUST have a roast on a Sunday even in summer - who does that anymore - we probably have 1 roast a month in winter and again at Easter ) they will eat all the chicken first and then the veg and spuds.
I find that so different I was taught to eay a bit of everything and finish witha bit of everything as it was bad manners not to , it is now the same with chocolate .
 


Hello, friends. I apologize for my late response and absence the past few days but on Wednesday my husband woke up with a fever, congestion, and body aches (I was telling you all this on that report that I never got to post.) By Friday morning I was also as sick, thus the past few days have been a bit muddling and miserable. Just today do I have enough energy and feel lucid enough to get back on here and let you know what's been happening. We both took at home Covid test and they came negative, but to ensure it's not covid since the omicron variant is not always found on these tests, we also sent PCR tests for evaluation and are waiting for the results. For now, we are isolating and trying to recover from whatever we have, whether it's the flu or Covid it hasn't been fun . We got to travel through Costa Rica and never got exposed to the virus but came home and may have gotten it here ?

It makes me so sad that while I've been sick that I missed Karl's funeral and remembrance. I have yet to catch up to the post but I'm going to try do that throughout the day. I hope everyone's week is going more smoothly than mine. Missed you all. xx
 
Cals brother was the same. He never really appreciated what she (we) did for her mum and uncle. Whenever we went on holiday for a few weeks he'd have to hold the Fort and he was always a nervous wreck by the time we got home. He just couldn't cope. But it never sunk in that this was the norm for Cal and I.
Drove home Thursday evening, had to get up early Friday to look after my youngest granddaughter, did an eight hour shift later and was absolutely knackered, got a good sleep that night, had a peanut butter and banana butty for energy and was raring to go at work Saturday evening.
I'm one of these rarities who actually enjoy their work if left to my own devices.
Getting back to your point Fred I am full of admiration for anyone who is caring for their loved one's.
 
Hello, friends. I apologize for my late response and absence the past few days but on Wednesday my husband woke up with a fever, congestion, and body aches (I was telling you all this on that report that I never got to post.) By Friday morning I was also as sick, thus the past few days have been a bit muddling and miserable. Just today do I have enough energy and feel lucid enough to get back on here and let you know what's been happening. We both took at home Covid test and they came negative, but to ensure it's not covid since the omicron variant is not always found on these tests, we also sent PCR tests for evaluation and are waiting for the results. For now, we are isolating and trying to recover from whatever we have, whether it's the flu or Covid it hasn't been fun . We got to travel through Costa Rica and never got exposed to the virus but came home and may have gotten it here ?

It makes me so sad that while I've been sick that I missed Karl's funeral and remembrance. I have yet to catch up to the post but I'm going to try do that throughout the day. I hope everyone's week is going more smoothly than mine. Missed you all. xx
All I can say Sassy is I hope you and hubby get better soon and back to your normal bubbly self.
We missed you?
 
Hello, friends. I apologize for my late response and absence the past few days but on Wednesday my husband woke up with a fever, congestion, and body aches (I was telling you all this on that report that I never got to post.) By Friday morning I was also as sick, thus the past few days have been a bit muddling and miserable. Just today do I have enough energy and feel lucid enough to get back on here and let you know what's been happening. We both took at home Covid test and they came negative, but to ensure it's not covid since the omicron variant is not always found on these tests, we also sent PCR tests for evaluation and are waiting for the results. For now, we are isolating and trying to recover from whatever we have, whether it's the flu or Covid it hasn't been fun . We got to travel through Costa Rica and never got exposed to the virus but came home and may have gotten it here ?

It makes me so sad that while I've been sick that I missed Karl's funeral and remembrance. I have yet to catch up to the post but I'm going to try do that throughout the day. I hope everyone's week is going more smoothly than mine. Missed you all. xx
Get well soon. Hope you both feel better soon x
 

Yes mate, my daughter is coming home sometime today, my dad who's the main concern at the moment is improving slightly as his injuries from his fall are slowly healing but he's being overwhelmed by short periods of depression which do seem to be lessening as the medication is slowly kicking in.
Thank you for your kind thoughts towards them but between them they're able to get by with the assistance we are giving them at the moment.
It is only now I fully appreciate the work my brother must put in on a day to day basis as well as his full time job.
I’m so sorry to hear this especially about your dad mate , hope things improve soon.
Cals brother was the same. He never really appreciated what she (we) did for her mum and uncle. Whenever we went on holiday for a few weeks he'd have to hold the Fort and he was always a nervous wreck by the time we got home. He just couldn't cope. But it never sunk in that this was the norm for Cal and I.
I looked after my mum a lot , late in life daily often multiple visits home . It usually ends up being one family member that carries more of the burden , in Cal’s case her brother holding the fort to ‘give you both a break ‘ was it like they were doing you a little favour lol ? It be always amused me , like it was my actual job and it was a little treat to get the help . From little I know of you and your missus though it doesn’t feel surprising that you carried the weight .

Ultimately I suppose we only get what we can cope with don’t we Fred ?
 
I’m so sorry to hear this especially about your dad mate , hope things improve soon.

I looked after my mum a lot , late in life daily often multiple visits home . It usually ends up being one family member that carries more of the burden , in Cal’s case her brother holding the fort to ‘give you both a break ‘ was it like they were doing you a little favour lol ? It be always amused me , like it was my actual job and it was a little treat to get the help . From little I know of you and your missus though it doesn’t feel surprising that you carried the weight .

Ultimately I suppose we only get what we can cope with don’t we Fred ?
Cheers Harry, he is improving albeit at 86 if he can get a bit more mobility and his confidence improves, hopefully the rest will improve.
My brother is looking into going part time at work and becoming their official carer so that would be a good thing all round.
The shame is my Dad is still sharp as a tack, it's just his body that's failing him.
 
Afternoon all. Son and girlfriend have just left to go back to Nottingham. I did a roast dinner before they left. Hate to blow my own trumpet but it was pretty spot on. Also my meat carving skills have increased about 1000% since I got a new set of kitchen knives for Christmas. I could actually do thin slices rather than chunks!

The whole weekend has been lovely. She seemed to like us, we definitely like her. And even Everton came good!

I'm not a big tea drinker. Much prefer coffee. The only person I drankbtea with was my mother in law. The first time I met her she asked would I like a cuppa. I was too polite to decline so from then on every time I went round she would say "I've got the kettle on for a cup of tea". I never told her any different.

Hop you are all having a good Sunday.
 
My ex cared for her brother who was given hours to live at 13 years old ,he lived until 54 so it was big commitment but a marriage breaker too. I helped for 22 years but in the end we were too far apart and it finished .Therefore I do appreciate the effort some have to give and as @Harryflashman says they only give it to the ones who can cope .
 

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