I don't know where we're going, but it can only be 5K away

Autosport

x Purple Pawprints x wrote: »

I'm about to start this, it's the fourth book in the series:

Brilliant author

Carside. Not able.

Leg End Reject

Another exciting day chez leg. :rolleyes:

Sephiroth_dude

Deskside with a cupan tae and 2 creamy lindt chocolate squares that I might share with someone

JupiterKid

Couchside, feeling pensive and reflective.

I have some rather big decisions to make over the coming few weeks about a few things and need time to think them over, not rush into anything.

Off swimming shortly.

Leg End Reject

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Deskside with a cupan tae and 2 creamy lindt chocolate squares that I might share with someone

*Slides plate and cup*

Poochie05

Having a little lie down after work... someone please slide me some food :pac:

Sephiroth_dude

*Looks at both squares*

*slides one square of creamy lindt chocolate to leggings and one to poochie * ;-)

Sardonicat

Just back from several hours in a&e with Dad. Acute lower abdominal pain. GP reckoned he had a hernia brewing back in January and referred him for a scan which of course was postponed due to covid. It had been causing him intermittent pain which we had been managing. Today he was in a bad way, at times finding it difficult to weight bare. I couldn't get through to the GP so wrang for am ambalance. For context, he had a misdiagnosed hernia which turned into a bowel obstruction and emergency surgery in 2017. Ambulance dispispatcher called me back, as she was concerned about his symptoms and nearest ambulance was out the Dingle peninsula as we live just a few mins from hospital advised it would be safer to get him there myself. Wrang sis to take us and and as soon as he got there (massive tantrum ensued when he realised he was going to hospital ) he announced 'the pain is gone now ' Anyway, bloods and several hours wait to be examined and told he has a hernia (D'oh)..Not an emergency this time and at least the ball is finally rolling to get it sorted.. He's home, parked in his chair now waiing for his tae. I'm going to have a coffee and decompress now before seeing to my beloved furry ones.

Mam of 4

Lying down having cuddles with eldest munchkin before she goes home , big day tomorrow starting school

Sephiroth_dude

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

*Looks at both squares*

*slides one square of creamy lindt chocolate to leggings and one to poochie * ;-)

Aawww you only had two pieces and you gave them both away. Hope Poochie and legend know how lucky they are!

Me? I just ate two thirds of a bar of milka confetti! Gave himself the last third. I'm so greedy I wouldn't even split it 50/50. I just needed chocolate today and plenty of it. Feeling better already!

Princess Calla

Sardonicat wrote: »

Just back from several hours in a&e with Dad. Acute lower abdominal pain. GP reckoned he had a hernia brewing back in January and referred him for a scan which of course was postponed due to covid. It had been causing him intermittent pain which we had been managing. Today he was in a bad way, at times finding it difficult to weight bare. I couldn't get through to the GP so wrang for am ambalance. For context, he had a misdiagnosed hernia which turned into a bowel obstruction and emergency surgery in 2017. Ambulance dispispatcher called me back, as she was concerned about his symptoms and nearest ambulance was out the Dingle peninsula as we live just a few mins from hospital advised it would be safer to get him there myself. Wrang sis to take us and and as soon as he got there (massive tantrum ensued when he realised he was going to hospital ) he announced 'the pain is gone now ' Anyway, bloods and several hours wait to be examined and told he has a hernia (D'oh)..Not an emergency this time and at least the ball is finally rolling to get it sorted.. He's home, parked in his chair now waiing for his tae. I'm going to have a coffee and decompress now before seeing to my beloved furry ones.

I have nothing but admiration for you.

I know for a fact I couldn't do what you do.

Get yourself an early night. Xxx

Sardonicat

Sardonicat wrote: »

Just back from several hours in a&e with Dad. Acute lower abdominal pain. GP reckoned he had a hernia brewing back in January and referred him for a scan which of course was postponed due to covid. It had been causing him intermittent pain which we had been managing. Today he was in a bad way, at times finding it difficult to weight bare. I couldn't get through to the GP so wrang for am ambalance. For context, he had a misdiagnosed hernia which turned into a bowel obstruction and emergency surgery in 2017. Ambulance dispispatcher called me back, as she was concerned about his symptoms and nearest ambulance was out the Dingle peninsula as we live just a few mins from hospital advised it would be safer to get him there myself. Wrang sis to take us and and as soon as he got there (massive tantrum ensued when he realised he was going to hospital ) he announced 'the pain is gone now ' Anyway, bloods and several hours wait to be examined and told he has a hernia (D'oh)..Not an emergency this time and at least the ball is finally rolling to get it sorted.. He's home, parked in his chair now waiing for his tae. I'm going to have a coffee and decompress now before seeing to my beloved furry ones.

Ah Sardi you must be absolutely wrecked after all that. I'm glad it was nothing too serious anyway and that things are in motion now to get it sorted. My gran is like that.. she'd be doubled over in agony, telling us she was dying, looking for the priest to read her the last rites. The call out doctor would arrive and she'd be sitting up asking for a sandwich denying she ever felt bad. Enjoy your well deserved coffee now. If only Seph had kept you one of his chocolate pieces!

Poochie05

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

*Looks at both squares*

*slides one square of creamy lindt chocolate to leggings and one to poochie * ;-)

Thank you kindly!
That has given me the strength to get up and collect my groceries.


I’ll be sliding a plate back your way soon :pac:

Sephiroth_dude

Deleted User wrote: »

Aawww you only had two pieces and you gave them both away. Hope Poochie and legend know how lucky they are!

Me? I just ate two thirds of a bar of milka confetti! Gave himself the last third. I'm so greedy I wouldn't even split it 50/50. I just needed chocolate today and plenty of it. Feeling better already!

Poochie05 wrote: »

Thank you kindly!
That has given me the strength to get up and collect my groceries.


I’ll be sliding a plate back your way soon :pac:

Sardonicat

Thanks Princess and Buile. I'm wrecked, TBH. Massive adrenaline dump when he was in so much pain earlier and then trying to cope with the tantrums and lashing out verbally. So now I'm empty, just like me kitties tummies which I must go and fill and empty their litter trays.

Sephiroth_dude

Sardonicat wrote: »

Thanks Princess and Buile. I'm wrecked, TBH. Massive adrenaline dump when he was in so much pain earlier and then trying to cope with the tantrums and lashing out verbally. So now I'm empty,

Hugs for you sardi

Sephiroth_dude

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

*Looks at both squares*

*slides one square of creamy lindt chocolate to leggings and one to poochie * ;-)

Ahem.

Finished with Cork men now,might chance Tipp for a change,cant be any worse.

Sardi, try to get some rest later,you need it, I'll slide some chocolate and wine over to you later.

Sardonicat

Sardonicat wrote: »

Just back from several hours in a&e with Dad... I'm going to have a coffee and decompress now before seeing to my beloved furry ones.

So sorry to read that S-Cat. Witnessing our loved ones pain can be more draining that dealing with our own. You're totally right to take things into your own hands and insist on being heard. I was (kind-of but not same ever) there once, and I always knew that I advocated on my beloved's behalf way harder than I ever would have done for myself. I'm sure you're the same, and your father is very lucky to have you.

C.

Gremlinertia

Sardi, you're amazing

Am soggy grem, bodes well for the night :rolleyes:

Gremlinertia

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Am soggy grem

Hope you're not in clifden.

Gremlinertia

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Hope you're not in clifden.

Nope but used live there and cannot believe my eyes, I'm currently considering the land clearing done in the forested areas as a contributing factor, frightening event.

Sardonicat

The ferocity of the flood that ripped up someone's driveway! Thank god no one was hurt or worse.

Leg End Reject

I hope your dad gets sorted soon, Sardi. Take care off yourself too.

Seph, you old charmer! :pac:

Sephiroth_dude

Deleted User wrote: »

Ahem.

Finished with Cork men now,might chance Tipp for a change,cant be any worse.

You don't mean that.......

JupiterKid

Sardonicat wrote: »

Just back from several hours in a&e with Dad. Acute lower abdominal pain. GP reckoned he had a hernia brewing back in January and referred him for a scan which of course was postponed due to covid. It had been causing him intermittent pain which we had been managing. Today he was in a bad way, at times finding it difficult to weight bare. I couldn't get through to the GP so wrang for am ambalance. For context, he had a misdiagnosed hernia which turned into a bowel obstruction and emergency surgery in 2017. Ambulance dispispatcher called me back, as she was concerned about his symptoms and nearest ambulance was out the Dingle peninsula as we live just a few mins from hospital advised it would be safer to get him there myself. Wrang sis to take us and and as soon as he got there (massive tantrum ensued when he realised he was going to hospital ) he announced 'the pain is gone now ' Anyway, bloods and several hours wait to be examined and told he has a hernia (D'oh)..Not an emergency this time and at least the ball is finally rolling to get it sorted.. He's home, parked in his chair now waiing for his tae. I'm going to have a coffee and decompress now before seeing to my beloved furry ones.

That sounds so very very stressful, Sardi. Being a career to an elderly parent must be incredibly demanding and draining. I have a good friend in a similar position except that it is his mother who he is carer of. He gets very little support from his siblings who seem happy to leave it all to him.

Carers need a break too and there really should be a resource for them to access for support, counseling and de-stressing.

Autosport

Sardi I have nothing but admiration for you, remember to look after you too ((Hugs))

I’m now couchside watching love after lockup

Gremlinertia

Drying out in work :pac:

Sardonicat

Guys, you are lovely people. Your kind words mean so much to me. Today, when I was hopelessly trying to get through to the GP I felt so alone and overwhelmed but your support means the world to me. Of course, sister criticised everthing i did - shouldn't have called an ambulance, shouldn't have agreed to bring him myself instead of waiting for the ambulance (I expect this was because she had to inconvenience herself to drive us) should not have accepted such a long wait ( yes, she's the kind of person who abuses a&e staff cos she has to wait for tests to come back and staff to free up) complained that she'd just sat down to eat when I called her to collect the us. On the plus side, me and the surgical on call got on swimmingly. We may even have been engaging in some gentle flirting over our masks . How bad,eh? We're both having stressful days, at least we gave each other a little lift.

Mam of 4

Hugs to you Sardonicat.

Home, darkness creeping in earlier each evening, so easy to forget it's September as the rest of the year was such a clusterfcuk.