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I don't know where we're going, but we know where we are? (Part whatever)

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    #3122
    Sardonicat
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    Leg End Reject wrote: »
    Time for some respite care, Sardi, you need a break. I know it's hard to do and you will feel irrational guilt, but you can only do so much and everyone needs a break now and then.

    He refuses, Leg. And he cant be forced to go. Besides, after the catastrophic effect Covid had in the Nursing Homes, I dont want him to go into one, even for a week.


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    #3123
    [Deleted User]
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    Sardonicat wrote: »
    He refuses, Leg. And he cant be forced to go. Besides, after the catastrophic effect Covid had in the Nursing Homes, I dont want him to go into one, even for a week.

    Would he be open to someone coming in to give you a break?


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    #3124
    Sardonicat
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Would he be open to someone coming in to give you a break?

    Yes, but I simply can't afford that.


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    #3125
    Princess Calla
    Registered Users Posts: 5,785 ✭✭✭Princess Calla


    Sardonicat wrote: »
    He refuses, Leg. And he cant be forced to go. Besides, after the catastrophic effect Covid had in the Nursing Homes, I dont want him to go into one, even for a week.

    I know the nursing homes are a worry, my dad is in one and survived covid (when on paper he really shouldn't have). However, with everyone being vaccinated at this stage they are as safe as they can be.

    You do need a break too. I know I wouldn't be able to do what you do at all. You will be no help to him though if you get sick from lack of self care.


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    #3126
    Sardonicat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,378 ✭✭✭✭Sardonicat


    Princess Calla wrote: »
    I know the nursing homes are a worry, my dad is in one and survived covid (when on paper he really shouldn't have). However, with everyone being vaccinated at this stage they are as safe as they can be.

    You do need a break too. I know I wouldn't be able to do what you do at all. You will be no help to him though if you get sick from lack of self care.

    I appreciate everyone's concern, I really do. But as he refuses there is nothing to be done. I'm so glad your Dad made it. He must be some fighter.


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    #3127
    Princess Calla
    Registered Users Posts: 5,785 ✭✭✭Princess Calla


    Sardonicat wrote: »
    I appreciate everyone's concern, I really do. But as he refuses there is nothing to be done. I'm so glad your Dad made it. He must be some fighter.

    Ah even the Devil doesn't want him :D

    I appreciate old people are stubborn feckers. He probably sees going in as no coming back out!

    Well L'occitane have started their summer sale, I love their shower gel and moisturizer, treat yourself to something nice a little bit of pampering :)


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    #3128
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    Sardonicat wrote: »
    Yes, but I simply can't afford that.

    I remember we were able to access a fairly good care package through the HSE for mammy. She had someone to help get her up in the morning, put her to bed, and we also had a wonderful woman from the Alzheimers Society to just sit with her for a few hours. All of that was free. Like you there was no way we could have paid for private care.
    You should look in to Sardicat.


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    #3129
    Sardonicat
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    Princess Calla wrote: »
    Ah even the Devil doesn't want him :D

    I appreciate old people are stubborn feckers. He probably sees going in as no coming back out!

    Well L'occitane have started their summer sale, I love their shower gel and moisturizer, treat yourself to something nice a little bit of pampering :)

    Yeah, that sounds good. I'm just out of the shower and my hair smells divine and is silky soft. Because my hair is so thick I need to use two boxes of colour so I get two of those lovely little conditioners and I still have some left. It's amazing how little things like that can lift your spirits, isn't it?


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    #3130
    Sardonicat
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I remember we were able to access a fairly good care package through the HSE for mammy. She had someone to help get her up in the morning, put her to bed, and we also had a wonderful woman from the Alzheimers Society to just sit with her for a few hours. All of that was free. Like you there was no way we could have paid for private care.
    You should look in to Sardicat.

    I cancelled home help during Covid due to the way they (not the carers,they were mostly amaxing) mismanaged PPE and self isolation of staff who had been in contact with infected people or even awaiting test results (they were made to go on working without PPE under those circumstsnces!) I will have absolutely nothing to do with that service again. I may look into the Alzheimer's Society suggestion. The Day Centre is reopening on the 26th (woo hooo!) And he's willing to attend more than once a week once they can facilitate that, so a bit of me time is in the near horizon.


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    #3131
    Shaka Hislop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 486 ✭✭Shaka Hislop


    If some remember, I mentioned my cousin having a stoke a few months back... anyways..long story short..he had 2 more strokes, and while not vegetative...he's not going to make a recovery.
    A local care home quoted €1500 per week ..and then said no as they couldn't guarantee he'd get the specialist care he'd need.
    I'm not sure I'm the greatest fans of care homes tbh


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    #3132
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    First off, boobly hugs for Sardi.

    Awake stoopid early again. Ah well..


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    #3133
    NewRed2
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    Relaxing eating popcorn and watching a VERY good movie called Short Term 12. I would highly recommend it if anyone's looking for one to watch. Really is well worth a gander.

    You know it's a good movie when you pause it for a bathroom break and see there's only X amount of minutes left and you think Noooo!!!

    I'm gonna do a vegetarian stir fry with noodles and my own sesame sauce after this followed by another movie and a magnum and possibly 2 nice Estrellas.

    As you can see I'm all about watching my beautiful slim figure today :rolleyes: :D

    Oh fookin hell yeah I have scots clan and shortbread biscuits too. I was in a very Scottish mood in Supervalu apparently. I wonder is Braveheart on anywhere.... :pac:


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    #3134
    Sardonicat
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    Not long back from giving Grumpy a spin in his wheelchair followed by a short walk. He can walk but A) he's still quite weak from the UTI and B) he cant walk any reasonable distance without putting pressure on that damned hernia. It worked a treat, we were able to stay out for nearly an hour. I sat for a bit and we just enjoyed being outside and I ousted him from his chair near the end and got him walking a short distance, so a bit of exercise for him as well. Cratur kept asking to swap places and let him wheel me to give me a rest!

    Time to peel a few shpuds.


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    #3135
    Purple Mountain
    Registered Users Posts: 13,012 ✭✭✭✭Purple Mountain


    Sardonicat wrote: »
    Not long back from giving Grumpy a spin in his wheelchair followed by a short walk. He can walk but A) he's still quite weak from the UTI and B) he cant walk any reasonable distance without putting pressure on that damned hernia. It worked a treat, we were able to stay out for nearly an hour. I sat for a bit and we just enjoyed being outside and I ousted him from his chair near the end and got him walking a short distance, so a bit of exercise for him as well. Cratur kept asking to swap places and let him wheel me to give me a rest!

    Time to peel a few shpuds.

    Re your toilet dilemma, Sardi. Could you put a little bin beside his bed and in the bathroom and insist he puts his tissues in there if you explain about the constant blockages.
    Either that or else don't leave a roll of toilet roll by his bed, just leave a few pieces, enough for him to blow his nose during the night.

    To thine own self be true



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    #3136
    Sardonicat
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    Purple Mountain wrote: »
    Re your toilet dilemma, Sardi. Could you put a little bin beside his bed and in the bathroom and insist he puts his tissues in there if you explain about the constant blockages.
    Either that or else don't leave a roll of toilet roll by his bed, just leave a few pieces, enough for him to blow his nose during the night.

    Thanks, the toilet roll at night isn't for his nose though!


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    #3137
    Grandeeod
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    Dinner for the girls done. Friday night Pizza! I'm sitting on my pallet bench sipping a beer. The sun is trying to get through the bit of cloud. The cat is sitting beside me.


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    #3138
    Gremlinertia
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    Cat photo please!. Let's set the tone early ;)

    Trundling here


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    #3139
    Samsgirl
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    Just home from work. Mr Sam gone to get a Chinese and the minions gone with him for ice cream. Lovely quiet house for the next 20mins.


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    #3140
    Grandeeod
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    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Cat photo please!. Let's set the tone early ;)

    Trundling here

    She's moved to a sun lounger. Not happy about the photo as I woke her up and my focus is out as I was on manual.:eek:

    GOPR0142.jpg


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    #3141
    Sardonicat
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    Grandeeod wrote: »
    She's moved to a sun lounger. Not happy about the photo as I woke her up and my focus is out as I was on manual.:eek:

    GOPR0142.jpg

    She's adorable, I love it when they tuck all their limbs in so they look like furry pellets with faces and pointy ears.


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    #3142
    JupiterKid
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    Mixed day, was very busy wrapping things up for the week this morning and early afternoon and, given my sleep was absolutely dreadful last night, knocked off at 3pm and headed for my leaba.

    Got a few hours sleep and looking forward to the weekend, taking it easy. :)


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    #3143
    Gremlinertia
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    Sardonicat wrote: »
    She's adorable, I love it when they tuck all their limbs in so they look like furry pellets with faces and pointy ears.

    Wait, there's a photo? I can't see, last few days multiple issues with that :(


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    #3144
    Sardonicat
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    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Wait, there's a photo? I can't see, last few days multiple issues with that :(

    Yeah, she's doing a Padraig Pearse side view.


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    #3145
    Leg End Reject
    Registered Users Posts: 16,349 ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    What time is it? Time for a drink or 2!

    That was a long week, I'm glad to see the back of it.
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    >>> Staying Alive <<<



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    #3146
    Shaka Hislop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 486 ✭✭Shaka Hislop


    Bit of excitement in Tralee today, young fella having a bad day decided to pull a sword and threaten people around the house area.
    To give them their due....the Gardai talked him down within an hour....could have ended very differently


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    #3147
    Sardonicat
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    Shaka Hislop wrote: »
    Bit of excitement in Tralee today, young fella having a bad day decided to pull a sword and threaten people around the house area.
    To give them their due....the Gardai talked him down within an hour....could have ended very differently

    Jsysus! It was a sword!? Would this fella be well known in town?


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    #3148
    Shaka Hislop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 486 ✭✭Shaka Hislop


    Sardonicat wrote: »
    Jsysus! It was a sword!? Would this fella be well known in town?

    You'd probably know his parents :)


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    #3149
    Leg End Reject
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    I'm guessing he wasn't being chivalrous and defending some maiden's honour?
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    #3150
    Shaka Hislop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 486 ✭✭Shaka Hislop


    Leg End Reject wrote: »
    I'm guessing he wasn't being chivalrous and defending some maiden's honour?

    I'd say that's a fairly safe guess


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    #3151
    Leg End Reject
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    Shaka Hislop wrote: »
    I'd say that's a fairly safe guess

    Aren't some people mad all the same!
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