Davina's diary vol 3, life goes on... continued

[Emma1017]

Davina, I listened to the online release of Hold on Tight by Wood Burnt Red and it was excellent!

[davina61]

They are destined for great things, went to mums on way home and my eldest was at the ex's so I popped in. He was redoing the downstairs loo, plastering and had stripped the room out.
  Have to rush back from seeing mum as the mantaince man is coming to fit a new tap this afternoon. PIA taking the kettle and a large jug of cold water so I can wash and shave so will be glad when done.

[davina61]

I was late as got stuck behind a load of slow traffic, walked all the way to the ward and no mum. They had moved her to a ward on the other building so a long walk back, found her in the end. She has been walking to the bathroom on her own with a stick, I sat with her as she ate lunch and her hands are working a lot better so when she has finished her course of antibiotics they may send her straight home.
  Got some work to do in her garden in the morning, pick beans, tomatoes and I might pick that rhubarb.

[davina61]

Managed to do a bit this morning but not feeling right so came home, think its poor sleep and the heat has got to me. Jury service letter came today, told them I have to care for mum so cant do it. 28th Aug for 10 days , no chance.

[ChrissyRyan]

Davina,


What is your favorite car brand or model you like to work on?
Or maybe this is better asked by this:  What is your favorite type of work to do on a car?


Chrissy

[Stottie Girl]

Fingers crossed your mum gets out of hospital soon Davina.

[davina61]

Chrissy its doing modifications, after 55years of repairing/servicing and all I have no pleasure doing routine work!

[davina61]

Brother in Law was at mums, he is taking out the walk in round bath that was fitted for dad and only used a few times. Mum wont use it even the shower head, he is fitting a shower tray with a curtain as mum wont stand in a "box". Went to see her after , she is a lot better again walking to the bathroom on her own with a stick and she has more movement in her arms and neck. She said she feels normal so it might not be long before she is back home.

[Lori Dee ✅]

Great news about your Mum, Davina.

Glad to hear she is getting better!

[davina61]

3hrs waking around the steam rally and my back was done, heavy bag of goodies didnt help. Got all the bits I wanted for my workshop and bought some nice cheese (had a taste first!)and some pickle. Went back to mums to get my Austin for the breakfast run tomorrow and sister and BIL where there , he has stripped out the old bath and started getting the space ready for new shower. I was back home for 1pm, collapsing on the sofa now to recover!!

[Stottie Girl]

3hrs waking around the steam rally and my back was done, heavy bag of goodies didnt help. Got all the bits I wanted for my workshop and bought some nice cheese (had a taste first!)and some pickle. Went back to mums to get my Austin for the breakfast run tomorrow and sister and BIL where there , he has stripped out the old bath and started getting the space ready for new shower. I was back home for 1pm, collapsing on the sofa now to recover!!

I went to one of those in Pickering once. It was a really fun day out. Some incredible machines on display.

[davina61]

Yes lots to see but after 10years of going I have seen it all before, the old lorries and steam engines pulling a load up a steep hill is interesting though hearing stuff flat out under load.
  Well just had a call from hospital, they are sending mum home tomorrow. Trouble is the bathroom is a mess with stuff ripped out and it wont be done till next Monday/Tuesday. We hoped she was still in till then.

[Lori Dee ✅]

Well just had a call from hospital, they are sending mum home tomorrow. Trouble is the bathroom is a mess with stuff ripped out and it wont be done till next Monday/Tuesday. We hoped she was still in till then.

YAY! and OH NO! at the same time.

Is it possible to clear a path to the loo so she can use it when there is no work actually happening in there? Or is the water shut off?

I have a Bucket-Loo that I use for camping, but it isn't stable enough for me to ask my Mum to use it.

[davina61]

Its clear enough but the door has been taken off, no probs but its standing up in the living room in the way, sister will be there tomorrow morning. She is visiting mum now and finding out if they have put a care package in place, I will go there after my breakfast run.
  Must say no misgendering at the steam rally from stall holders and folks get out the way as they would for any lady. The smoke, dust and fumes were bad and I was glad to get out of it. TBH you needed a mask!

[Petunia]

I happy for you that your mum is well enough to get out.

I hope the renovations go well

[davina61]

Steve put the doors back on, I got back from the breakfast meet (video @ davinabaldwinwp1ff on you tube) about 1pm. We sorted mums stuff out and she turned up much later as road closed and the ambulance had to go miles around to get here. We made her some dinner and got her settled in the rise and get out chair. Help team are coming later to put her to bed ,I will go first thing and she how she is. More assessment folks coming tomorrow and sister will see them . I am flaking out now as been awake since 6am.

[davina61]

I slept like a log, dreamt I was meeting healthcare workers and I needed a shave! No problem with the lady that came to settle mum in and I had to tell her about my Austin, same with ambulance driver who took pics!
 Breezy this morning and some cloud but its still hot, rushing to mums to beat the show traffic. There is a food and drink festival on at the local show ground as well as the steam fair causing huge tail backs.

[davina61]

Well never got to workshop, mums care workers never came. Woman came to see how mum was doing and said you will get 2 days free help, we were told 3 weeks. My sister on the case, she used to work in social housing sorting folks like this out!!
 Ended up cooking mum breakfast, sorting stuff out and then cooking lunch with enough to be warmed up tomorrow. Sister is staying till after tea time to sort mum out, I just made mum a rhubarb and apple crumble as well as one for myself that should be enough for 3 puddings. I just crashed out on sofa for 20mins, well I was pooped. Also picked a good dish full of tomatoes from the green house this morning, brought a bagful home.

[davina61]

Couldn't log on yesterday so here is what went down. Cooked mum breakfast again as no body had turned up to help her by the time I left, it was 10.45 by the time they turned up to wash and dress her!! Called back later on the way home and found mums new walker just left outside by the front door. Its better for her with a tray so she can carry stuff from the kitchen. Sister has sorted the carers out, like I said that woman that came on Sunday was talking a load of rubbish. My ex has been popping over the road from her house to see mum last thing and made her bedtime drink. I had to take some papers to docs as hospital had not sent them through, also collected her tablets. We have taken her car off the road and cancelled the insurance as it was due for renewal next week. She wont be driving again as she cant turn her neck to see so not safe.
 Cloudy this morning but hot and dry, I just hope it stays dry for the Supernats hot rod weekend.