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Ann love the paintings, did you enjoy doing them, I will say it again, you are talented. what is the homework this week?

Frank that does sound like a reaction to a medication, the overheating I mean. One of the meds that daughter is on maybe one of her diabetes 2 meds or the post breast cancer one makes her have hot flushes. Which is exactly what you are describing. Same as ladies have in the menopause.

well we or rather OH has just been to actually see a doctor, another different one from the three he has spoken to on the phone. This time he wanted his throat and ears checked. He has felt that he has a lot of mucus in his throat that occasionally makes him choak/cough and that is really painful on hid back. She checked his throat, said that there was a bit of mucus bit not enough to worry about, and she looked down his throat no problems there either. Checked his ears nothing wrong that she could see. He asked again about the scan and Xray. scan was clear, nothing to be seen that would cause headaches, with the Xray it said further investigation might be necessary and he then had a thought. when he was in his 20s he had a lung collapse due to a sort of bubble that burst on the lung, he was in Haslar RN hospital for 2 weeks but it healed and caused no problems since. so it is probably a scar showing that is causing questions.

I found doing the paintings a bit stressful till they began to look something like, AnnG, then I started to enjoy doing all the refinements and finishing touches! More reassuring news from another doctor for your OH then, even though he still doesn't know what is the matter. It sounds like his thoughts on the x-ray could be right. The homework this week is to finish a little painting we started in the lesson, practice shading boxes using only one colour, by building up layers to lower the tone. Also to do a painting using single or 2 point perspective! I'd never heard of it, but it's putting temporary pencil lines on your paper to help get things like the angles of buildings right and make things smaller as they go into the distance!

They are really horrid aren't they Frank. I can remember thinking did I want to live the rest of my life at one time. The trouble is having them makes you anxious about having more which doesn't help either. Try doing the slow deep breathing for 5 minutes every half hour. It just might lower your anxiety levels enough to prevent some. Worth a try.

I have a stack of washing to do but it's forecast more rain for tomorrow so it will have to wait again.

I have been trying to help someone today with her tree.

Anng its good T has seen a doctor at last face to face but he still has'nt had ny explanation as to his headaches has he? Whats next? What he had in his 20's sound nasty but I suppose the scar would show up on his lung. I do hope he can get some relief soon.

Those pics from Ann were great were'nt they? She's a clever girl.

Frank have you had your meds changed since this overheating has started?? about the same time??

Message from hannah

thank you so much for your kind message.

I wanted to let you know the arrangements for mum's funeral - although current times mean that we are only able to have immediate family I wanted to share a little of the plan so that people can feel a part of it all in some way.

The funeral will be on Wednesday 4th November at 10:00 at Kettering Crematorium. We are having family flowers only but mum chose a couple of charities that people can make dedications/donations in her memory should they wish to:

Cransley Hospice Trust who supported mum and the family over the last few months. There is an option to take part in their 'Tree of Lights' event albeit virtually this year but provides an opportunity to donate and share a message if people wish to. https://cransleyhospice.dedicationpage.org/treeoflights?_ga=2.201157614.172880655.1603615778-1056346586.1603387511

Victim Support This is the charity mum volunteered with for 10 years and always held a special place in her heart https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/


There will be an order of service that I can forward/send on if that is something you would like but again all completely optional and I am planning on saying a few words which again I am happy to share should you wish.

You just beat me to it AnnG. I was about to put the same message up. It’s good that OH saw a doctor face to face. I know he’s still in pain and no wiser about the cause but he’s getting the all clear from different tests so they are gradually narrowing things down.

I am wondering if my back pain is due to my lopsided walking in the shoe after all. I’ve stopped wearing the shoe but the back seems to be getting worse instead of better. Added to that the foot pain is worse again because I’m not getting the relief the shoe was giving me.

Frank, I know it’s really hard to do but try not to get too upset by your anxiety attacks. I think you might be getting into a circle of having an attack because you are worrying about having one. Fingers crossed that next week’s hospital appointment will help you.

Sorry Vera thought I would do it before I forgot and was not sure how many people would receive it. Hannah is certainly well organised, what a lovely daughter she is.
Oh I am sorry about your back, I do hope that won’t go on too long. Better put that shoe back on.

Yes T is getting answers in some pLaces but nobody seems over worried about the headaches Except us, he had a blinding one late afternoon that is only just easing. I am not convinced they are not Migraines.

Sorry Annx meant to say the perspective lines sound interesting, just trying to think how they ‘work’.

It seems to be one thing after another at the moment.

I had a Mum’s instinct over the last day or so that something was not right at my daughter’s. This evening I had a text to say her middle dog, the 7 year old schnauzer, has been ill for a week and in doggy hospital since Saturday. Today his kidneys failed completely and he had to be put to sleep this afternoon. She tried to ring me but couldn’t stop crying so texted. We’ve exchanged a few texts since then and she is calmer now and will ring me tomorrow. RIP Oscar

Ahh poor Oscar RIP <3 <3 <3 <3 so sad.

I also had the email from lovely Hannah. I tried to get into the first thing on it without success. Was'nt sure I should put it up here on the site or not.

I put it on this thread Mel so that only people interested would come on to see when the funeral is as it may be that somebody might want to make a donation. I am pretty sure that is what Hannah wanted. But I only put the arrangements on not the whole email. It was not clear whether or not it was a general or personal email.

Ah Vera, so sorry your instinct was right. Sorry to hear about Oscar, I hope your daughter can gain comfort from her other two dogs. So sad to lose pets and seems worse when people are so stressed with all this virus stuff going on. <3 <3



Good morning all, very heavy rain here just now but eased off a bit now. Must be the dregs of the hurricane. Not going far today.

Morning all,

Nice and sunny here and we're waiting for the log delivery so we hope its going to stay dry until we've stacked it away.

I too had Hannah's email .

Vera it's very upsetting losing a pet ,strange how us mum's know when somethings not right .

Right just time for a coffee before they come BBL

Good morning all,

Nice bright morning here also, but very windy.

Yes It was lovely of Hannah to let us know about Jane's Arrangements. It would be nice to be able to go over, but I understand the situation.

Not in a good place again this morning. I have been in and out to the patio, gulping in cold air.Now feeling very cold. So on goes the cardigan again.

Can't stay, as I feel so rough. xxx

Morning Mandy and all,

Rain then brightish then clouds and rain again. A miserable day.

Mandy hope the logs come on time its nasty when you are waiting for something to arrive and can't settle till it does.

Hope you all slept well. I did went out like a light up once for the loo then back to bed till 9.15am.

HW today I have some ironing to do and need to hoover.

Sorry you feel so rough Frank and hope they can find out the problem soon. Did you sleep well?

Morning All,

It looks like Hannah is sending all of us her emails, I had the first one from her too. I knew she would be the one to let us know things as she has lots of get up and go. even though she is heavily pregnant now. We will all be able to think of Jane on the day now we know the funeral arrangements.

What a nuisance you have back pain that's getting worse too Vera. I bet it's all to do with walking differently and shifting your weight off your bad foot. Maybe a crutch or walking stick would take a little weight off the bad foot and help your back a little? That's a shame Oscar has passed away. Very upsetting for your daughter as we become so attatched to pets. I like the miniature Snauzers and there was one next door when we moved here. Jean who lived opposite then and was my age then would take him for 8 mile walks!

AnnG it is hard to explain, but if you click onto Pinterest and put 'one point perspective' in the search box you will see some examples.

I hope the logs have arrived Mandy and are all stored away now, it'll be another job done! How is the gingerbread house coming along? you are so quick at crochet and knitting and so neat too. :-) :-)

Sorry they are still so bad Frank. Does the overheating come on with the attacks or are you too hot all the time? Try and distract yourself with your book.

It's been raining here so hard and then the sun comes out again.

RAIN and more RAIN here. It started soon after I posted this morning.

These attacks seem to come from nowhere, but I have had quite a few since this morning. As I can't get out onto the patio, I just stand with the conservatory door open and breath deeply. It helps until the next one comes along.

No Mel I haven't had a change of MEDS. Perhaps a chat with the DR. is the answer. There is no way you can get to see anyone, which I think is all wrong. I feel that a face to face is much better. Perhaps I will get some help next week at the hospital.

Ann, I just get this horrible CREEPING FEELING over my body, and then I heat up, and have to get fresh air. Thanks everyone for your concern. xxx

F & C tonight, not that Ifancy anything at the moment. I filled myself up with the lovely stew at 12.30. I might feel like something this evening when they come at 6.00 ish.

The sky is clearing to the west, and you can see the sun as it's setting. So we might get a dry evening.

Keep safe everyone, I will see you tomorrow. xxxx

Coming out of the blue with no warning is a panic attack Frank. I would feel a surge going up my body like I imagine an electric shock would feel and would feel prickly/tingling over the surface of my skin and go up to my hair roots, just like you you feel when a fright seems to make your hair stand on end. I think this is the same as the creepy feeling you describe. It makes you feel something dreadful is going to happen to you next. The heating up comes at the same time and I would feel my heart pound, feel sick and too dizzy to walk across a room and get shaky. The thing to remember is that once the adrenaline is in your system it will only last about half an hour at the most. When you go to the hospital try anything they suggest and the meds you are taking will start to help more after a month or two.

No rain to speak of here although it was forecast. I could have done the washing again! :-( I think Friday is supposed to be dry in this neck of the woods.

I've had a lazy day today, apart from getting lunch........more dauphinoise potatoes........one left now, but we have till Sunday so will have a change tomorrow!

I must start wearing something different as I keep slobbing around in very old things, mostly as I am bound to slop something down me getting or eating lunch!! Maybe I should make me a pinny? I do have a couple that I have used for the fused glass classes in the past but one is far too nice to spill things on!! lol. :-)

Is'nt it always the same. I wear old clothes because going out to the chickens twice or three times a day I manage to get mud on me or if I'm in the shed doing something I may get oil on me so I am mostly in old things that don't matter. I have two aprons, one mum bought me wgich I use when doing pastry and cakes and the other one has chickens all over it but I do use both.I fancy one that has cross over straps and wraps right round you. I am always dropping gravy or tomato sauce from spag bol down my front.

Frank five the pills a chance to get into your system properly but mention it to the hospital when you go anyway. Has your head healed well now after the nasty falls you had?

Wonder if Mandy's logs arrived and they got them put away? Also wonder if Max tries to help. When I lived in Suffolk and we had a log burner and I went out for logs the dogs used to bring one in too.

Bubble and squeak tonight and I have put cooked bacon in it and we will have a couple of nice eggs with it.