Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019
Norwegian: Bankferie Mandag 6. Mai 2019
04:12hrs. Woke from a deep sleep, so glad that I had had sower and shaved last night. Escaped the welcoming warmth of the second-hand £300, circa 1968 rickety recliner, and limpingly to make a brew. (No Angle Support, it is still, hanging drying above the kitchen sink.
I was making the tea and had to divert to attend the Porcelain Throne. A right messy do it was, I seem to have gone from struggling to things being unstoppable overnight?
Tablets were taken, and had a wash, changed into day clobber and got on with updating this blog, while I waited for the Ocado delivery and the Carer to arrive.
Sent an Email informing them. We’ll see what happens. Most annoying! I ordered a Sourdough batch, I hope to use three slices and hand the rest to Doris if I can catch her in later on in the day.
No buses were running today to or from the flats. So another day indoors. Although I might go down to try and get some laundry done, I’ll need a couple of goes to get the mass of washing needing to be done. So I might do it over a few days. In fact. I’ll nip down now and see if there is a free machine.
Back in a bit, folks.
I noticed that the Social Shed will be open today at 11:00hrs might call if I can get the washing done in time.
Took some bags to the waste chute. Got more washing ready to take down with me later. Got the laundry bag and down again. Moved things from washer to the dryer and then put the second load in the machine. I met Angela and Roy and had a natter while they waited for a taxi. Roy is not very good, tried to cheer him up, he’s still got his sense of humour though, bless him.
Up again and updated this diary. Back down to the laundry room again. Got the things out of the dryer and the second wash going. Folded the first load and stayed down while the dryer did its thing. Penny came in with some washing and, we had a short natter. Then Olive came in, and I got the stuff out of the dryer so she could use it. We chinwagged all the way back in the elevator together.
Got the togs out away and took a picture from the unwanted light and view-blocking new kitchen window. The morning was breezy but beautiful to look at.
I got another card and retook the picture. Tsk!
Suddenly realised I could now go to the meeting room at the Nottingham City Homes, Winwood Flats, Oberstgruppenführer Wardens Temporary HQ, Toilet, Sarcasm & Insult distribution area, Rumourmongering Clinic. Tenants Socialisation Shed. Telling Inchcock off Zone. Things like china and pottery to be stolen from, and residents room. I might find a vegetable bargain. Hehe! And take some updated photographs of the complex.
TTFN, back in a while all. (I hope).
We soon got in the shed, and more residents joined us. Doreen, John, Bill, Ian and more were quickly nattering away.
There was nothing that appealed to me for sale foodwise, but I enjoyed the next hour or so, listening to them all gossiping.
I came out at the same time as Angela and Roy, and after taking a couple of pictures of the compound, we start to walk to our block.
The leg shook a couple of times, and I nearly went over en route. Angie told me to take the walker with me next time, I said I would. And Roy told me I was walking with the stick wrongly, and he told me how it should be done, and put my bag on his trolley for me.
I left them as I alighted on the 12th floor. To the flat and checked on the potato in the oven.
Then, I began to update this blog, and Doris came in to see how I was. She kindly accepted some fancy tomatoes from me that I had overordered. Bless her for caring. We had a chat, and she returned back to her flat.
Carried on with the post, then emptied out the potato from the husks and added salt and distilled vinegar and mashed them up together well. Refilled the skins and forked the top and put them back in the oven to brown-off!
One half I will give to Doris, I hope she likes them. I called on Doris and asked her to tell me if she likes her spuds with burnt and crispy tops, she liked them like I do, burnt & crispy, and proceeded to cook them in the oven with the added cheese, distilled vinegar and a little salt to the potato.
I hope she like them, this is the first time I have made cheesy-potatoes for anyone.
Served up mine (Photo), and ate the whole lot of it, including some slices of milk loaf. Boy, did I enjoy them – with added Marmite crisps as well! The appetite had returned. But I think this is due to Doris more than the food.
Doris returned the tray, I think she relished them, I do hope so. I felt so proud that I could do something to show my appreciation for her help and concern.
I washed up and had a shower and shave, got the sock-glide and bamboo socks ready for the morning.
Settled to watch some TV, staying awake for too long again. Eventually drifting off into a beautiful sleep. Contentedly!
Lucky banks get all the holidays. Did you figure out the ankle support? Nice of you to provide food service for Doris. And it’s nice of Doris to check in on you.
Hi, Tim, hope things are okay your end.
Carers now getting better advice from me on how to put the strapping on, mate. Might get a carer this morning who has been before and knows how to get them fitted. It ain’t easy for them, never having seen one before… a bit like me and women.. Hahaha!
So glad Doris enjoyed the cheesy spud, bless her. Wonderful lady, the only one who has shown such help. The Wardens have not yet been to see me, but then again, one is on holiday at the moment and not present, so Julie is up to the neck with work!
Busy day today, three medica visits I think due. I shall be begging for another Ankle-Support when the physio lady arrives. Hehe!
Cheers, Tim.
So glad to hear you are doing so well Mr. Inchcock. Enjoy the spring weather.
Cheers, Sir.
Horrible day yesterday, it was as if I had a different brain. Whoopsiedangleplops all day long. Hehehe! Must be expected.
I must share the good with the bad days.
I hope things are going well out there for you and Barb?
Finished teaching yet?
TTFN take care.