It’s going on midday and the bucket of coffee is out.
I want no noise and no movement for a while and the dogs sense that,
My night shifts were challenging but kept sane by an experienced support worker called Tracy who knows her stuff. Bluebell’s gear stick broke loose again as I left the Hospice and I had to drive home in third gear and in need of stopping for dog and cat food.
Well I just about managed it, ( Looking rather like like Mr Magoo) and called the RAC out to fix the problem and the chirpy Terry turned up again with lots of stories about his family and how he worked in Japan as a young man .
He exhausted me , but I felt in good hands as he said I was one of the “ Good uns “
Apparently he could tell a Good un” from 50 feet.
I didn’t ask how
Terry indeed proved to be a good un himself, for, half an hour later when I called him back after locking myself out of Bluebell when down at the shops in Dyserth, he turned up again with is gizmo to sort it as cheerful and as happy as a chattering otter.
Subsequently I had no daytime sleep yesterday , so flagged and went to bed early. I was never going to watch the Harry interview anyway. I slept heavy and woke late with back ache, so missed Albert leaving a vomit pile on the landing which I stood in, in bare feet.
After that, everything else is a blur what with a trip to the bank( no parking) dog walk, and only an hour’s break before I promised to take a neighbour for a hospital appointment .
Hence the quiet time now with my coffee.
The cold sick is still sitting on the landing with my footprint inside it ……
I will get there later, I promise
wow, what a day. You definitely need a rest. And some days, an assistant. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI’ve always had the 1930 fantasy about having a housekeeper like Sherlock Holmes or dr Finlay
DeleteYou deserve some quiet time after that lot! I remember my husband stepping, barefoot into cat poo on the landing. I hope the dogs don't clean up the vomit before you do. Yuk! BTW Terry is right, you are one of the good 'uns. xx
ReplyDeleteOne of Dorothy’s skills eating other animals vomit
DeleteNot an endearing skill
I am surprised you didn't watch the Harry interview with your past experiences both as a mental health nurse and as a Samaritan.
ReplyDeleteTalking to a therapist is one thing washing your dirty washing is another. He’s done himself no favours bless him
DeleteSorry you had a rough day. Hope things are better for the rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteYes nice things planned
DeleteSounds like Murphy's Law was your companion yesterday. Hope today is much better.
ReplyDeleteThis morning was heading that way but when I got home after hospital , things settled down nicely
DeleteSome days just suck. Sending hugs John.
ReplyDeleteCheers pixie x
DeleteWhen life gives poopy make frisbies - like my lovey lily x
ReplyDeleteYou make frisbees out of poop?
DeleteNoo - they are everywhere - made by cows - available on dry days 💩
DeleteFlis world can be a strange place x
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DeleteJohn - I hope Anons comment is not what I understand they are implying about me x
DeleteAnd this is why I like sitting in bed watching TV all weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a day! Good to take all this in stride, as you do. Thank heaven for small favors. Coffee is always a good salve.
ReplyDeleteThe hotter the better
DeleteHot coffee has to be sipped
S l o w l y
I'm sure the Harry interview is on catch-up somewhere. And I'm sure I can think of nothing worse than cat-sick in-between your toes. YUK!!
ReplyDeleteI’ll pass on the interview
DeleteWhat a shit day!
ReplyDeleteWork was terribly busy too which didn’t help
DeleteIf you leave the “sick” long enough, you can just vacuum (Hoover) it up.
ReplyDeleteI can’t believe you would EVER do such a thing
DeleteNot me! Good old San Geraldo in Palm Springs when I was away for 5 days.
DeleteEwww! Sick between the toes. Unthinkable.
ReplyDeletePretend it’s potato salad
DeleteI swear I just had that day about a week ago. Hugs...hope a cleaning fairy comes by to clean up . :)
ReplyDeleteIt’s like a perfect storm , more shit, piling on more shit. You just have to ride it
DeleteCheerful Terry sounds like he has the perfect personality for working with the public in stressful situations.
ReplyDeleteHe would be exhausting if it was a long job of repair
DeleteNever a dull moment! Hope you manage good sleep and am glad you had Tracy at work, and Terry for Bluebell x 2, and coffee. Hope the lovely shower got the sick mess out from between your toes.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
I’ve just sat down
DeleteIt’s 19.33…..bottle of cobra beer, fire roaring , Roger beside the trendy blue sofa , Mary, Dorothy and Albert crammed on it with me,
The cottage is finally tidy and smelling of lemon and jasmine
Oy! Some days are like that. You could have stood in worse, I tell you. I impart this wisdom from personal experience.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have done …..many times…..between the toes is worse
DeleteI find so many fix-it people of all types to be good folks. It is always a gift when they are.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciated your comment on YP's post about Harry. I, too, feel for him. He is a damaged soul and there is no two ways about that.
There is too much anger flying about regarding Harry.
DeleteHe needs more therapy , that is clear ,
I believe the poor man is traumatised ever since his mother's death which was never adressed in my humble opinion x
DeleteI agree flis
DeleteUgh. Everything is worse when it is cold out too.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a good job ia nurse. Having saying this , after nearly 40 years dealing with all manner of bodily fluids , I still cannot abide vomit
DeleteYuk! Cold sick.
ReplyDeleteI’ve run amok with the carpet cleaner this afternoon pat the place smells of lemon
DeleteNot officially
ReplyDeleteYou deserve a day in bed after all that. Hugs to you
ReplyDeleteDo u know what ? I’ve never had a day in bed
DeleteI'd rather tread barefoot in a pile of cat sick than watch Harrys interview any day !!!! I fear it's all going to end badly for him ..... he seems to be in self destruction mode and needs help from someone who knows what they are doing.
ReplyDeleteHave a good rest John ..... a good sleep and you will be ready to face another day, XXXX
I agree, he’s trying to heal by facing his issues and wanting to be heard but I suspect in years to come will regret it
DeleteHarry is immature and sees himself as a victim. Poor me, poor me, my mother died. Aided and abetted by a two bit actress with delusions of grandeur. When they first appeared on the scene as a couple they were going to "modernise the monarchy" and threw their toys out of the pram when it didn't go the way they expected it to.
DeleteForget this blog, and write a book! We'd all buy it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awful day! I hope the next was much better, no car worries, no floor surprises.
ReplyDeleteBluebell is generating some bad karma for herself!
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