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Good evening peeps
I never slept much either Joan, its actually just now i realised I cant hear the wind howling through the vent in the air conditioning unit. Hallelujah!!! Finally the droning has gone...it was driving me mad just like you Joan round the bend.

Not had a great day and have been so upset all afternoon. I received today my appointments for the Brain MRI and the lumbar Puncture. Its on the 16th Feb and I shall be admitted to the ward overnight, going out on the 17th Feb.

For a brief moment, I was delighted and true to his word, the dr said within the month.
But on that same day, daughter has 2 important hospital appointments herself and cannot change them again as they have been changed twice already. Also I rang patient travel and they said I would get up to £50 towards a hotel for my escort. I asked if my daughter could stay in the hospital with me as she cannot stay on her own.
Ended up having a heated discussion about if she is not able bodied then she shouldnt be coming with me even as a day patient! I explained, she is fine but is deaf in both ears and a type 1 diabetic. She looks after me perfectly well but cannot be on her own.

So have been texting various friends to ask if they could escort me but its half term week and they are all away with their families. I asked another lady and she said sorry no can do.

I have been sobbing all afternoon and never felt so lonely as now. I have to have these scans no matter what, but as I need a wheelchair and someone with me at all times, I dont know what to do.

Have 2 people who havent come back to me so just maybe fingers crossed they will tomorrow and can come.
When you have no family to help in times of need nearby and those that were once your friends when you were married now ignore you, its a very sad day indeed.

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Wow Joan, thats amazingly quick delivery! So glad you like it. Its just not too heavy to carry and also not too big to store when not using.

Dad says if you havent used it in 3 months then plug in and recharge.

Just been resting all evening and am tired but not going to bed before 11 otherwise i shall be up at 3am.
The wind is howling again here around 50 mph, cant believe it ,wish it would just do one lol

Stay safe and goodnight

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Oh good to know you are ok Joan. Hopefully tonight you will have a good nights sleep. Its horrid lying in bed hearing the roar of the wind wondering whats going on but the upside is, less people are out in the night so less casualties.
If this storm had been during the day, there would have been mulitple accidents im sure!

Im sitting now as feeling my back. I did quite a bit earlier but tired now. Anyway glad I popped on and saw that all is well. Shall look in later on.
TC

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Florence good to see that you survived with no damage, I did think of you and Joan when I heard the weather report on the news.
Joan I hope you are OK and no damage for you.
It is dry here, cloudy, occasional sun and windy but not a strong wind, a cold one though, Just walked to the post box and my face was really cold. Hope the wind doesn't get up here as the bins have to be out for tomorrow morning.

Well good afternoon all.
Last night a minute after i posted the lights went out. The wind had gone from breezy to almost hurricane in 10 mins! 105 mph was recorded on a local weather station in town . No damage here but various trees blocked some roads last night.

All is much calmer now just breezy.
Joan, I hope all is ok with you & hubby. 'm sure you will post when you can.

My neighbour moved out today elsewhere due to a personal situation elsewhere so now wonder who the next neighbour will be. He was so quiet, I hope we are lucky enough to get another good neighbour soon!

Been busy, stripped my bed, did a load of washing and hoovered throughout. Bin lorry came and am glad the wind had died down by that time!

My next project is to sand down my kitchen chairs and varnish them just like I did the table 2 years ago. Have to do 1 at a time and let the varnish dry properly before starting another. Was thinking they are looking a bit tired now and need a revamp.

Hope everyone else having a good day.

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Hi all just a fleeting visit. Been windy all day and then very windy but all of a sudden the wind is now roaring and has picked up speed!! Im on my own but safely tucked indoors. Torch in my pocket.
Joan hope when it reaches yourway its not too bad.

Taje care all

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Snowdrop leaves are through Joan but not very high and no flowers yet.

It is sunny and still here and 7 degrees.
I just spent half an hour in the garden, cut a few more bits down and tidied up a couple of tubs to get dead leaves of the emerging bulbs. Lots of bulbs coming up in tubs but four yellow narcissus in flower actually in the garden border. It is the same clump that flowers early every year. I had not noticed them until today.
It was a bit cold on my hands but I didn't need a coat on

We have just had a violent storm warming for tom afternoon with winds of 90mph!!!
Initially it was going to hit the east coast but now will hit us instead.

So Joan, I hope you & hubby will be ok and anyone else where its bad.
Stay safe and take good care if you are having to drive anywhere.

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Yes Joan, thats the one I have. Best gift my dad ever bought me and a useful one for where I live.
So glad I could help and hope you get it soon.
Wind has died down here but theres another storm...Corrie not far behind and its def a lot cooler tonight. Got the heating on since 3pm!

Heres hoping for a win on the lottery tonught. I won £40 last week.

Joan, this Radio was from Amazon £23.13 Its called
Lloytron Vintage Style Bluetooth AM/FM Radio. Mains or battery powered.

I dont use Bluetooth. I just plugged it in and charged it fully then it was ready to use if the power went off. I do have a bigger radio in my kitchen but it takes 8 large batteries so only use that with mains.
This is small and portable. Have a look on Amazon or get daughter to look it up for you.

Hope this is helpful;

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Hold on to your hats - Corrie is on it’s way.

Oh Joan, so glad to hear you are safe and well. Thats the worst bit, laying in bed in the dark and hearing that continuous roar wondering whats happening round about.

Thank goodness the garden seat didn't go for a flyer as that could have done some damage.
Hope you get the tv back soon...could be a long evening!

i have a radio my dad bought me and its charged so can work without power, better than nothing. Still very windy and showers very frequent but a little bit of blue sky appears every now and then.

Take care
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Thank you.

Ooh sounds horrible Joan, stay safe and hope the power doesn't go off again and that your TV comes back on.

Oh my Ann, is it a year already? Only seems like yesterday.

Yes we have our happy memories forever, so think of them often and you will smile & remember all those happy years together. Its lovely you are able to be out for a nice walk as that will brighten your day much more than if you were indoors.

Sending you hugs and happy thoughts today. <3

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Oh dear I hope Joan is safe and that she has power/heating etc. And hope it leaves you alone Florence. It is breezy here but not too bad and not cold.

I have just been for a walk round the estate and through the local park. Lots of people there walking dogs etc. I was just trying to keep myself occupied, it is a year today my lovely husband died and I need to keep thinking happy thoughts to stop feeling sad. Many happy memories so I am lucky.

Afternoon all.
I hope everyone in the area affected by the current storm are all safe. Where Joan is there are many again without power so I hope you & hubby Joan are safe and if you are without power, hope its back on soon.

Ours is still on, but not that far away 20 miles along the coast are still without and also the southern Isles have lost power too. Its supposed to die down here this afternoon but more forecast for next week too.

i decided to make some little fruit pies to use up things in the freezer but I put a little too much in the pastry cup and....yep it leaked out onto the trays. Oh my a bit messy but they still tasted lush!

Hoping my friend comes with milk and tissues soon. My sinuses are pretty awful and get through a box a day!! I should think about shares in Kleenex lol.

Take care all if you are out & about in the wind

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Names...yes it is now a godsend, just didnt think it at the time :-D

I thought of you, Florence, when I saw the lunchtime weather forecast. Bet you are glad your daughter accidently double up your supermarket order. ;-)

Evening chit chatters.
Well after the gale last night died down, I actually saw the sunshine today!! Yes it was a lovely bright day and managed outside for 10 mins to the bins and got some fresh air in me lungs. It was chilly though so didnt linger too long.

Did a few chores, the usual stuff and then carried on with the tree im working on. By 2pm, i felt exhausted and could have gone to sleep but i didnt. I never slept a wink last nite as my mum isnt well and was worried she might end up in hospital.
She didnt but shes still a worry and being so far away isnt helping matters.

I think its early bed for me tonight but I always watch QT and its on after the news, we shall see.

Another strong gale blowing this way tom afternoon and in to saturday so ferries are cancelled once again...roll on the spring.
Joan hope the nurse turns up soon

Sweet dreams all

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