Chandlers Ford Connect

I was really amazed at what this little device could do. Time my cakes (if I make any). Wake me up and soothe me to sleep. To cut a long story short I bought one. It arrived and I was told to leave it alone, they the grown ups would set it up. Two weeks later it was set up but it did present a problem.  We asked what the weather was in Chandlers Ford and back came her chirpy voice “the weather in Seattle is 40 degrees. We were hooked into the US of A. After a long time it was set up for U.K. I’m delighted with it.

Yesterday was reflexology day and a lovely night’s sleep. I don’t know how massaging my feet and toes makes me sleep but it does.

This morning puppy sitting and then out to lunch,  but without the wine as I’m driving. I mentioned in an earlier blog that I had purchased a small bottle of wine with the hope that I could get a good night’s sleep. The first night was great. On the second night I had a small glass which had no effect at all. After that I decided that really I didn’t like the taste of wine at all, so not much drinking, if at all in the future.

I used to enjoy my wine but over time my palate has obviously changed.

Wet day but really refreshing. The air feels clean even if it isn’t.  Enjoy.

Finally decided to hoover and clean up. It doesn’t take much for me not to do the housework these days. Don’t we change. When I was young I would consider myself to be house proud, but really it’s such a waste of time. The time would have been better spent going for a walk, go visit the sea, and back in the day when I lived on the Isle of Wight, it was almost completely carless, so no problem getting to the various beaches. My favourite used to be Bembridge where we used to go cockling much to the annoyance of others. I would have a dog or two with me and as we walked through the sea the cockles would close up and be lost to sight. They were good times.

Called in to collect the goats meat and have another cuddle with the pups. Growing very quickly now. I have promised to take some old towels next time we visit, to help with the rapidly growing pups. As I work in a charity shop there are usually lots to hand.

I have been offered a six year old rescue setter and I think I will offer her a home. I don’t think lou would mind, and it would give me a reason to get out walking again. It’s so easy to stay in bed and not bother. We all need a reason to get up in the mornings don’t we?.What do my readers think?

Some I guess will think I’ve lost my marbles, others might understand how I’m feeling. Lou was such a good girl, and best friend.

My grandaughter phoned and told me the exciting news that she had just got engaged. It seems likely that the wedding will be a couple of years away. Not long.

Yet another lovely thing to remind me that I’m getting old, or indeed that I am old.

Following my puppy sitting stint (I was totally wiped out),  I decided to collect lou. As the time drew nearer to my going home,I felt as if I was back at work,  counting down the minutes. I seemed to spend most of the day willing the time to go, and then I chastised myself because I’m wishing my time away. She was quite a good girl, but those teeth are so sharp.  The weather has been over the top, and another scorcher on the cards today I believe.

When I eventually left, decided to pick lou up. She was quite heavy. I shouldn’t have been surprised as she was a big dog. The receptionist and I were both very upset. She herself had just lost her dog. Fortunately there were no patients sitting waiting. We made a great pair. Lou was in a box with a picture of trees and bluebells on the outside. I have put her by the side of the bed where she would often sleep.

On the drive home, up flashed a red light. Called the A.A but nothing serious. I was way ahead deciding what I could do without a car. It gives me independence and I feel frantic when it is challenged.

I’m puppy sitting for a few hours this morning so I’m prepared both mentally and physically. Bucket and mop to hand.

Cat prepared too. She will be put in another room out of harms way with her food and water. Exhausting thinking of everything.