HIJules, 

Sorry I have not been on site much the past few days  as l also twisted my back, i find I noe have a balance problem and seem to be walking around as if I  have had one to many drinks. ha ha. MRS  B has an appiontment to see the surgeon who will be removing the small lunp for Thursday so quite quick. 

our craft fair was very quiet on the SAturday as it rained most of th morning but the sunday was much better. will post some photos when i can

take care, best wishes, brian

Oh Brian, no apologies needed.  It must be very painful for you and you have lots on your mind too with MrsB needing surgery.  Will be thinking of you both on Thursday and hope everything goes according to plan.  Take care of yourselves.

You obviously had very different weather to us over the weekend as it was a lovely day here on Saturday and I spent seven hours at Kew Gardens.  Glad your craft fair picked up on the Sunday though it probably did not help your injuries as I know how much packing and unpacking it entails.

I am back to work tomorrow and thankfully most of necessary arrangements  for Mum now in place though I envisage more paperwork to come over the coming days.

Hope you are both feeling much better soon.  Best regards.  Jules 

Hi Jules

Have just about caught up on my e-mails etc. With regards to my head injury I didnt  actually hit my head but they recon that the sharp movement was enough to rupture the small blood vessel in the top of the skull

My mother always told me if a jobs worth doing its worth doing well  I can now confirm this is one time I wish I hadnt listened ha ha.

Just a quick response as I still have to make a few phone calls

Sending best wishes to you and your family, Brian

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Hi Brian,

Glad you are on the mend and that sense of humour you have helping you through a difficult time.  No doubt you are still feeling somewhat tender but thankfully all dealt with very quickly.

Have had a good couple of days out with my daughter and grandsons and tomorrow will be a little more sedate with visit to the nearby park and duck pond weather permitting.  With it pouring of rain on and off all day today we went to an early showing of the Horrible Histories film this morning followed by lunch and a bit of clothes shopping(the boys having yet another growth spurt ha ha).  The highlight of the day seemed to be the return trip on the double decker bus!!

Take care and best wishes to you and Mrs B.  Hope your son is enjoying his holidays wherever they are.  Jules

Thanks Gemini for the lovely words which are much appreciated.  

Mum's funeral is next Monday. It will be small with just very close family/friends.  At 93 she outlived many of her own friends and all but one of her siblings but suffered all her adult life with depression and at the moment I just feel she has found her peaceful place and feel a sense of relief for her. She certainly played her part in making me who I am today.

Hope all is well with you and the family.  Jules  

Goodmorning Jules

Just waiting for the pain killers to start working. Had a night where ever I put my head it hurt so hope they kick in quickly.

My son is due back today; they have been to Shropshire for two weeks. I have been told by the DVLA I may not be able to drive for 3 to 12 months and will probably need a medical examination before I am let loose again. Poor Mrs B is having to do all the housewaok/washing up plus shopping. Luckily we have a new Lidle store opened up a few minutes walk away.  on top of looking after me. I just feel so usless at the moment but Mrs B is watching over me making sure I do as I'm told. (This has never happened before ha ha)  Me behaving I mean  My sugar level keeps going low so am having to adjust my diabetic meds. 

Hope all goes well on Monday. I will be thinking of you. Sending kind thoughts your way, Brian

Hi Brian,

Hope the painkillers finally kicked in so that you could manage your day. No doubt you are looking forward to hearing all about your son and family's holiday. Before you know it the children will be back to school.  They must be worried about you and Mrs B.

When my daughter had her fainting episodes she was off the road for a year and then only allowed to have her licence back once she passed the medical.  Sensible of course but nonetheless frustrating when you rely on this for transport.  Good that you have a local supermarked a few minutes walk away.  As I have never driven I have a trusty trolley which means no heavy bag carrying..........would not be without it and have used one (to save my  back and arms) since first married!!

Fingers crossed  you will get your diabetic levels sorted out too.....you are both going through the mill at the moment but your sense of humour is a good back up plan!!

Thank you for your kind words regarding Mum's funeral; so much appreciated.  Jules

Hi Jules, 

The pain killers did kick in and had the best nights sleep since the new chapter started and feel much better for it Have just completed my first Tesco on-line shop and easier than expected  Have also had to send my driving licence back and hope its only for a short period but some questions were hard to answeron the forms they had sent.

Am just finishing another story so will be that much closer to a million words on my stories. 

Head is less painfull today so far so hope its on the mend  and so far sugar levels are more stable so gradually getting back to normal (not that I was ever normal in the first place ha ha)

My son has a good holiday and only had bad weather for just one day when they wernt doing anything much anyway.  

Take care and best wishes for Monday, Brian