What are you all up to

Yes. I had to replace both of my rear ABS sensors, as I was getting a whole range of alerts (on screen) that on the face of it, were only vaguely related. All ok now.

Can highly recommend a visit to the National Slate Museum at Llanberis, if you are in area. Very interesting. Dolbadarn Castle is close by, with stunning views.

Something I meant to post a while ago. If anyone is like me, with foot issues and has trouble finding nice shoes, without killer heels, suitable for weddings, special occasions etc…. then I can highly recommend this company…..

https://memery.co.uk/collections/vintage-style-shoes

I bought a pair of blue suede shoes, with heels, and trimmed them up a little more for a wedding in March. Wore them all day, without my custom insoles, and they were very comfy. I don’t like all the styles, but they are so different, superb quality, and the company are a dream to order from. Intend getting more, as I need. If this helps others, then that’s good👍😁 You get a hefty 20% off your first order as well.

At long last got my appointment through for the x-rays on my knees. About four weeks after seeing my doctor and no appointment I decided to ring the x-ray department at MK Hospital. The young lady on the phone informed me that they had not received any request from my doctor for an x-ray!!!! Phoned the surgery, with a promise that someone would ring me back, didn't happen. On our online system we can see quite a lot of information now and whilst I could see the the doctor flagged up the request it clearly had not been actioned. Went back online the following day and I could see that the request had been sent to the hospital so someone had slipped up? Full marks to MK Hospital for dealing with it quite quickly. Had I not checked I wonder how long it would have been before someone noticed?

David

Had 3 full on days, mainly of restocking plants for the garden and part of the time taken up with making space for them.

Whilst Forget-me-Nots are colourful and plentiful they have come to their end so some Annuals and Perennials chosen and installed, under MiLs beady eye. Actually she's invaluable. Her father was head gardener at a "House" in Scotland but WWii put paid to that so she's accumulated a lot of knowledge and our go to garden nerd.

Some bathroom tiling maintenance and general shopping for food and clothes has kept all of us busy.

Hope one and all are well, particularly DEBSC and OH.

Another beautiful sunny day, with a gentle breeze which kept the temperature at a bearable level.  We had 3 short walks on the coast path today before doing the necessary shopping as we next head well away from any large town tomorrow.  

Here are a variety of photos from the last few days. Can't guarantee that they will appear in the proper order.

War Memorial at Findochty; Cormorant Island near Sandy Crerk; 64yr old Messerschmitt Roadster; Beach cabin at Spey Bay, 

Hot, breathless 10 mile hike around the headland looking out to Ynys Enlli. (Bardsey Island)  Stunning scenery. A short part of the coastal walk was closed meaning a longer detour but well worth the effort. Thanks for the tip about the slate mines TtDA but we have done these before and agree with you, very informative., 

Visited Greenwich today. It is indeed a lovely spot WN 👍 After a look around the market, we sat and had a drink at Gipsy Moth, a pub adjacent to the Cutty Sark, really nice with the sunshine. From there we went to the Maritime Museum. A bit disappointed TBH, but highlighted with a ‘joining in’ with a sea shanty. First and last time I’ll be singing in public 😬 I would have liked to have visited the Royal Observatory but by this time Mrs Freddy was struggling. To be fair, it looked like something of a climb up the hill. Blimey, it doesn’t seem that long ago we were walking up Scafell Pike🙁

Tomorrow (our last day here) we’re going to the Imperial War Museum.

Hiya David. I fear that the NHS is in a sorry state. My OH has been struggling for quite some time and is pretty much in constant pain. Problems with her hip, knees and neck, possibly all connected. She’s done the physio thing and is awaiting an appointment with the skeletal dept. It might be that a hip replacement is on the cards, gawd knows how long that might take. 
As for getting an appointment with the doctor, we have to jump through hoops to get one, it’s all done online now. I remember when home visits were the norm. We’ve also experienced issues with prescriptions getting lost in the system. All this said, I don’t blame the doctors, I can understand that they must be under tremendous pressure, too many patients, too few doctors. Incidentally, our local practice is under threat of closure, due to lack of funds. I wrote to our MP two months ago, raising my concerns. I’ve had no response.

Freddy - it sound like your OH is in the same position as my wife, Carol.  So much pain, she can hardly sleep - and so many pain killers.  They won't even consider hip replacement until she has lost some weight.  She has problems with her back and knees too - and a wrist op probably sometime in the summer.  Arthritis is taking its toll on many at the moment.

David