BLOGGING

Sorry if that should be one G... never was a confident speller!

I know I haven't Blogged for a few days.. It's really strange that the last few days, though eventful in some ways, have been relaxing days... It seems the more you have to do, the more you do. But as you must understand, I must rest as much as possible. I think I slept 11 hours a night for the last few nights... well with the excception of last night.
What a night thast was .. wind.. rain.. floods! So, so noisy.. I don't think I slept till it started to get light, then woke every hour... not good... today I ache all over. BUT I am so thankful that my home wasn't flooded , as so many were in Tod.
I was at the Todmorden Hippodrome watching a perfomance of Two, when the flood warning siren went off. The audience were evaccuated and members arrived in force to start to try to control the flood in the building. Such a shame, the building was hit by floods before and the excess on the insurance policy is now very high.
I wish I had become more involved in this lovely little theatre whilst I was well enough to be very active.. I had always meant to, but didn't get round to it until the last few years... now I cna't get on the stage ( because of steps) even if there was a part for a woman with a zimmer!!
So I guesss the moral here, my friends, is don't put things off..... it might be too late.

My days seem so full at the moment, even though I have little more imput  to do with accesss for bungalow... think this is mostly sorted now... just the work to be done!
My big decision is which sofa do I buy.. The one I want is from Sofa Direct.. a lovely Pink velour... but it's expensive.. the sale ends on Sunday... Ikea do a pink sofa but can't get swatch to compare fabric.. do I order today and just take a chance... don't know. keep thinking, the sofa workshop one is soooo lovely, but will I need the extra £500 more in the future?  Who can tell. I feel so guilty about spending it when it might go towards something sensible .. like a commode!!!!!!  Oh god what a thought. I thought maybe writing about the choice would clarify my mind.. but it hasn't... watch this space.
Last Thursday janice came to do more sketches of me, she is painting my portrait... so as I had make-up on I thought i might try to take some pics of myself....

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DAYS OF REST...

Haven't Blogged for a few days as my hectic life finally caught up with me, and I have slept a lot fitting in other bits as necessary.
On Thursday John came round and we started to empty the cellar. Rebecca came to and they both claimed bits for their gardens and gardening. The lawnmower is left as Rebecca does the garden and Tom does the lawn... v v grateful. It is looking lovely. All the rain has meant that the plants have really grown. The Hostas are magnificent and the slug pellets have stopped then being eaten, so they have large lush leaves. The Honeysuckle on the archway is about to bloom too.We're nearly at the solstice , when Glasto happens, and I have happy memories of arriving home about 5am and the wonderful fragrance greeting me. No Glasto thgis year, but the fragrance will linger with those memories of a  tired, dirty, happy Nikki arriving home!  Glasto back on next year, I wonder if I'll make  it. Will need a carer but that person goes free, so well worthwhile!!! Yey!!!!I plan to do it and see where I'm at this time next year.  Fingers crossed.
One of my recent dreams was that The Stones were playing and Michael Eavis supplied a helicopter for me to arrive in to watch them from the wings!! Well, anyone can dream!!!!

The man to value the house came at 12:30 Thurs, should have been here at 10:30... motorway traffic?!!

Tesco man came at 4... I didn't finish unpacking till gone 6, a bag at a time, then rest!!

On Friday I had a long session with Samantha, a social worker and we completed the form for a needs assessment. I think I can manage with my friends here and with my present cleaner but all will change when I go to Old Town. I will then need to pay for more help. I think someone 3 mornings a week for 2hrs each time will be necessary.
At 1:45 Rebecca came and did a pedicure... really lovely and relaxing but in the middle of the session the man arrived to do the energy certificate. He took pics of each light fitting, radiator, window the boiler, the timer,,,,, and heaven only knows what else!!!

I was sooooo tired, went to go to kitchen, and fell. Decided that a rest in bed would be a good idea. I slept for nearly 3 hrs, when Eliza, Andrea and my grand children arrived.

Since then its been a busy, noisy time! Liza and Andrea moved and packed up lots of boxes.. I played with children as best I could but they were a little reticent, seeing the w.chair for the first time... they quickly got used to it however. The iPad was, as ever a big big hit with Caterina and I have lots of pictures to look at by this dear young artist.

This afternoon they left after we had some lovely bacon sandwiches  . They are on their way now, I hope the traffic is light. I'm Blogging and will have a shower and another rest soon.


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After all this I was shattered

WAR HORSE

Had a good day after 10 1/2hrs sleep. Rest really is the thing that helps manage your spirit and helps you to enjoy the quality time that you have.
I had a good lunch, a cuppa with Rebecca ( she admired,declined a ride on ,the chair lift !)
Then another rest,shower,rest and out to eat at the White Lion Hebden Bridge.( Crispy Duck pancakes followed by ice-cream).
Off to The Picture House.. trying hard to ignore the aggressive geese en route... though walking stick at ready to protect us!!! Not needed, fortunately, though would have been used if necessary! 
The film was War Horse. I had heard that you needed lots of tissues.. actually mine are still in my pocket. Two bits stand out for me. As Joey ( the horse) was born, the relationship between mum and foal was simply lovely, (tissues nearly out at this point). And the part where a frightened Joey runs through barbed wire getting utterly tangled... this was an horrific scene.
Well worth seeing, but you may not need your tissues.

HUG ME , I'VE GOT MND