Quit..rest ..restart . Diary no.3

Gigervamp

My husband changed to using the old style razors a few years ago, the ones where you fit a double edged blade into the handle. A pack of blades is really cheap, and he said he gets a much closer shave than with an electric razor, or those fancy Gillette 5 blade razors.



Glad to hear your legs are getting better.

another_casualty

Thanks gigervamp:)
I have been using electric for approx 4 years now . I got electric because of the myasthenia gravis . Less moving on the arms .
I used to have electric when I was in my 20's . When I got a job doing facilities , my boss was a bit o t t on the uniform approach . I was in my mid 30's then . No "shadows " were allowed . That's when I went back to wet shaving . I did notice how the razors varied . Those bic ones used to cut me to pieces . I looked like I'd been savaged by a lion. Hopefully , this new shaver will be one that lasts .

Yesterday , the "window cleaners " were here again . They have the hose which a broom like item is attached, including bristles . They didn't wipe the windows down of course . We seem to live in a slap dash , cheap environment now where pride in your job no longer matters . Still, at least they turned up again unlike the cowboy Tomasz . There are worse panes in the world.
The gardeners were here as well .

Gigervamp

Ugh, those Bics are terrible! I used one once, on my legs, and even on a flat smooth surface, they shredded my legs too.
My husband did inherit his dad's electric razor, and he found it handy for a quick shave, but it's blunt now. I can see why you went for an electric one with your illness.


Re window cleaners, you don't get them like they were in the old days. I remember the pair we had when I was a kid, they were like a comedy duo! My brother and I always looked forward to them coming to do the windows every fortnight. Everyone along our street used them, I think they even came to our Jubilee street party!

gallygirl

AC why not go out to your workplace during the day for a spot of orientation, then go back again one night so you know all locations?

Gigervamp

That's a good idea galleygirl. I remember doing that when my son started at secondary school, which was 2 bus rides away, so he knew where the bus stops were.


Also, when we go somewhere new, we look at some of the route on Google Streetview, so we know what buildings or shops to look for.

another_casualty

Good suggestion Gally Girl .
I intend to do that soon . I received an email from the Royal Mail again confirming everything . I received a letter this morning regarding a DBS Check . Guess I'll have a look at it later. Talk about thorough ..

Saw my friend on Sunday . We managed to sort out the soap dispenser. There Is still a little water on the bathroom floor at times.
I have a horrible feeling I may have to ask james back to investigate .
I left a bath mat on the floor and it is a little wet . There seems to be possible water under the laminate flooring . I've just been to Wilco to buy an extension lead . ( got the last 13 amp one ) ,and one of those bath mats that go around the base of the toilet . I have a feeling it's there that the problem lies . What I intend to do, is place the dehumidifier in the bathroom overnight and see if it has any effect .
If that doesn't work, I will have to call james again . Hopefully I haven't made a mistake having laminate flooring in the bathroom.
Crossing my fingers very tight ..

Speaking of the flat, my friend has assured me he can and will dismantle the wardrobe and place that in the bedroom ,giving me more room etc . The designer came out of him ,and he doesn't agree where the wardrobe is now . My storage issues should be minimal after that is done .
I'm after a small shampooer for the carpet . I don't want to be negligent like I was in my last place . I must keep on top of everything ,and after being in this flat approx 18 months I need to look after it . It's good quality too .

Saw mr. Instructor again yesterday . He says in 2 weeks, I will be measured again . I expect disappointment ,as I've had those joint pains for a few weeks and not been at my best .
Speaking of that, I think that come Christmas time I will reduce dosage further to 1.5 mg of prednisolone . I expect the same side effects again , but if I keep plugging away I should hopefully be off altogether by Easter .

another_casualty

Just been to Mrs.doctor regarding my prednisolone dosage .
She says that I can come down to 1.5 mg now. The side effects mentioned , went on deaf ears more or less . She looked at my letter from the specialist at st.Thomas's and noticed I have an appointment booked for December . I was going to change that, because of the job I potentially have . I will go, as she strongly advised me to do so.
I will reduce the prednisolone at the weekend .
When I was getting off of the chair , she was looking at me like I was a bear about to attack her . It means I still need to lose loads of weight . Reducing and coming off of the prednisolone might help things as well as my usual efforts .

The dehumidifier worked to an extent in the bathroom . I can see faint signs of water in between the lines of the laminate flooring in the bathroom . I may give james a call and get him to look . Just hoping that I'm over worrying ..

MrsPorridge

HI AC - how are things? When do you start your new job?

another_casualty

MrsPorridge wrote: »

HI AC - how are things? When do you start your new job?

Hello Mrs.P Hope you are well .

Well , the legs have been feeling much better over the last few days .
The best they have felt for many weeks . I seem to have the spring back in my step . I won't reduce the prednisolone until Christmas time as I want to be sure that I won't be in as much discomfort as I have been . It lasted about 2 months, but seemed longer.

Mr. Instructor is still supportive ,and is pushing me along .
Once I do the more intensive stuff again, it means that I am back on track. Shouldn't be too long .

James visited me to check out the laminate flooring . No charge .
He fixed leak . I have got the dehumidifier in the bathroom ,and he advised me to have it in there for 2 weeks . So far,so good . As soon as he saw me, he kept telling me I lost a lot of weight .

The job? Well,I'm awaiting the paperwork due by post . I'm due to start on mon 19th Nov .
I will be going there a couple of times next week, to get more familiar with everything . TBH , I'm not really looking forward to going due to the hours . If it was for an earlier shift, I'd be more keen.
Going to a job and coming home when it's dark, is no fun when you're not too familiar with the area. The buses are not so frequent in the late evening . We'll see.

My friend should be helping me with the wardrobe in a couple of weeks , and then my storage issues should be sorted out .

I think that's it for now ...:)

another_casualty

Well, I've received the letter from Royal Mail for me to check over.
It doesn't have a date when I start my stint there , or my date of birth
But I have to acknowledge , keep and send back the various pages.
I have a feeling that this may be a zero hours contract , but I'm not sure .

I asked the managing agents for a door closer, in the communal area.
This is because on various occasions (not all the time), it has been left open . Who can forget last winter, and me getting locked out .
I have received a reply to my email , telling me it has to go to the directors , one who lives next door to me. Not sure if I've done the right thing there , as he often has a cigarette with my upstairs neighbour outside my door with it ajar . I have told the lady upstairs that I don't mind if she smokes with the door open while she is there .
It's just now and again , but I have been getting spiders coming through my door , and in the cold weather a mouse may want to visit
We'll see.

Went to the gym again today . Saw mr. Trainer and we had a brief chat. I will do some stuff at home tomorrow , and over the weekend until I see him again on Monday .

Supposed to be meeting friends in brockenhurst on sat. Train strike will still be on ,but some trains should hopefully be running .

At present , the laminate flooring in the bathroom hasn't got any worse and the dehumidifier is doing its job . Hoping for a lucky escape

I got a phonecall while walking along the street . It was a machine telling me that " if I owe more than £6,00 .." ive save the number as 'ignore'