Progress is...

Merlin's_Beard

Ooof hope you're feeling less ouchy soon

KajiKita

How’s the shoulder this morning?

KK

Cherryfudge

Those mortgage overpayments are indeed impressive, as is your planning ahead. You are being kind to your future self by getting a plan ahead of time but I think we are all wishing you both more time than the statistics suggest. Sending a virtual hug that you can use or leave, whichever works for you.

And I'll add my share of 'ouches' to the popped rib situation: I had no idea that was even a 'thing', but it shows it's worth paying attention to things that don't go away. I hope it is soon a thing of the past and decides to stay put in the future.

Watty1

Sorry about the shoulder / rib /  - but - hot peppermint chocolate - what a thing !! (Off to find out about how to make it)

rtandon27

@Cheery_Daff - yes I can emphatically say it is!

@Greying_Pilgrim - I moved my appointment up as I could not figure out why my back was hurting so much!  Now we know!

@beanielou - yes and add about 10 more of those ouchies & we are there!

@Merlin's_Beard - well not quite there but a heating pad does wonders to keep the circulation going!

@KajiKita - well Saturday I spent most of the day on the sofa, applying heat externally and ibuprofen internally which made yesterday bearable enough to do some chores - and got me through a working day today!

@Cherryfudge - virtual hugs are always wanted and needed & gratefully accepted! - I had no idea it was a thing either - it's called rib subluxation and usually happens in the lower ribs.  Mine arrived while commuting - I was holding on to the handle with my left hand while gingerly stepping out of the train and some not so kind soul shoved me from behind.  My whole self twisted and my head said ouch you just wrenched your shoulder!  Of course I just carried on and went to work and in fact was sore most of the week until seeing the Chiro!

@Watty1 - check out Spice Drops - they come in all kinds of varieties - we use 2-3 drops in a cup of instant hot chocolate for a festive kick!  I've also got the chai drops in stock which get put into a milky black tea for instant poshness!- one small vial lasts all winter season for two of us & a little goes a long way!


So for your amusement, my visits with the chiro usually go something like this...

The Scene (annotated for maximum realism):

Chiro: “What in the world did you do?”
(Translation: Your spine looks like it’s been moonlighting as a corkscrew.)

You: “Migraine that lasted a week.”
(Translation: I’ve been quietly dying and blaming my medical condition, per usual.)

Chiro: “I thought so.”
(Translation: There’s a traffic jam at C2-C3 and I’m about to be the traffic warden with a vengeance.)

Chiro, milliseconds before pain: [casually adjusts occipital joint]
You: “ARRRGH — ouch!”
(Translation: I hate you a little bit right now.)
Chiro: “It’ll feel better in an hour or two.”
(Translation: Trust me, I'm a spine wizard.)

In this case he adjusted my neck only after a similar scene played out with the rib/shoulder!

...and today's fun was getting our Covid shots!...

...OH and I are both baffled by having to wait 20 minutes in a pharmacy full of sick people in order to get a shot that is supposed to prevent us getting sick!

Next month we'll be doing the same thing for flu!

beanielou

Hope the chiropractor helped. 

That’s just a tad late for the flu jab. Really hope neither of you get it before then. I take it it had to be timed around DH’s treatment. 

rtandon27

beanielou said:

Hope the chiropractor helped. 

That’s just a tad late for the flu jab. Really hope neither of you get it before then. I take it it had to be timed around DH’s treatment. 

Haha - indeed he did - I adore my chiro he's been the greatest help both physically and emotionally since my diagnosis in 2022 - the errant rib is back where it should be & it will take a couple of weeks for the muscles and ligaments to heal.  If I did not have another medical condition it would only be days to feel better, but my body does not heal quickly so weeks it is!

The flu jab is only for OH, I'm not able to have one so it's only the Covid one for me.  His shot will be happening that late as we are not sure if he will be with us or not, so no point in putting him through extra medical processes unnecessarily.  His shots also have to be timed with his treatments, so round one was absolutely hellish and his team advised we hold off and wait to see how round two went - this round has gone OK so he's able to have the shot this week as he's strong enough to cope with the side effects. 

His chances of getting either are fairly low as he's not going anywhere on a daily basis but upstairs & downstairs!  I do however commute on public transport (long distance train) and have already refused a seat beside me to someone who was sniffling and hacking on the grounds that I have a depressed immune system.  They were not best pleased, but tough as i have no intention of putting myself and by default my husband at risk! Why people think it's alright to be out of their houses when they are infectious is beyond me!

rtandon27

Happy Solstice All - I"m so happy that from hear on in the days get longer and the nights shorter - I do not get along with the dark and it does not get along with me, I'm a sun lover!  Welcome back to the Sun! ☀️🌞💛

Weekly List (a couple of days late but better than not at all!)
-also am on leave from the 24th and suffering with my rib so taking it easy atm

routine tasks...
🔱YNAB juggling
🔱 across the pond banking
✅ grocery order (Weds again - a Christmas slot which i usually avoid, but I've been given a free xmas delivery after last week's disaster)
🔱 meal plan
🔆 weekly digital planner
🔆 Delay Repay - for the past month
✅ supplements into dossets
🔆 Weekly surveys & contests
✅ laundry - two loads done - one away and one STILL drying)
⏳ clean washing machine once laundry done for the week - didn't bother this week

non-routine tasks...
✅applied for and paid for National Disability Card - what an amazing thing that I didn't know existed! - no need to explain myself at every turn - also very MSE for anyone who qualifies with loads of discounts available!
⏳EHIC card - is old one valid or do up application - not travelling soon so can wait on this
⏳ bathroom scrub - just the essentials done - loo & sink - bath and floor can wait a few days
⏳ kitchen scrub - again just the counters - windows and cupboards can wait
✅ several loads of dishes
✅ load of pots and pans
⏳ vacuum downstairs
✅ vacuum furniture
⏳ vacuum stairs
⏳vacuum bedroom & landing
⏳ look into oiling/waxing newly installed xtra banister
⏳ will need to find brass paint to disguise screws or screw caps
🔆 check total of interest received last year
🔆 pay taxes owed so that tax code is not adjusted next year
🔱 kitchen floor STILL needs a good wash (we are going to get a cleaner) - got a cursory wipe down with dettol clothes - I could not take it anymore!
🔆 strip bed & put on new mattress topper & warmer winter bedsheets - goodness this needs doing - but it's been warm so only using cool weather sheets - need to do a load of sheets over the holiday
🔱 have sourced weighted blankets - singles - Scandinavian style! - just need to purchase in the xmas sales
✅ repack OH's bag for next intervenus cocktail outing
✅ home facial
🔱 still on the hunt for ballerina wedges that fit for everyday use!
⏳BFF across the pond - we owe each other money - neither of us is asking the other to sort out! 🤣 - over xmas when we both have some down time!

important tasks...
(on hold)
⏳ do bus pass application
🔱 new load of paperwork filing ready to be sorted
⏳ my savings need juggling - not started yet

medical follow-ups...
🔆 Book dental hygienist appt this side of the new year if possible
✅ had covid shots today - feeling a bit nauseus
🔱 OH is on break week from his treatments - thank goodness - his body needs a rest and we both need the break!
🔱❗my dermatologist referral - have docs names - now need to book appt - insurance has authorized! - sigh - have to have this done in the city as decent onces in my area are scarce as hen's teeth!!!!! - now have LDN names so will book for January
🔱 follow-up on OT recommendations for work assessment - the Cerberus has woken up and is biting at my heals
🔱 in the process of having some bad behaviour curtailed - won't say more than young adults are more young than adult!
⏳❗follow-up on private eye specialist for myself

epic list of garden things...
⏳ harvest last of the chilies
⏳ need to transplant two chili plants & bring indoors
⏳ autumn pruning needs to be done
⏳ start getting quotes for new felt for flat roof & summer house & shed (needs doing in autumn) - on hold
⏳ 4 bags cotswold stone - trip to W!ckes postponed - on hold
⏳ transplant remaining baby trees into their new pots - on hold 
⏳ trim down and rehome butterfly bush - on hold
⏳ new trellis needs to go up for the climbing rose in the front - OH has acquired the hardware! - on hold
⏳ finish taming climbing jasmine & add more supports for it to grown on - on hold

social calendar...
✅ festive lunch was amazing - we were all too tipsy to split the bill so I popped it on my card & all but one have already paid up - the other will get a growl tomorrow - I've known him for 14 years so can do so easily!
⏳ need to organize coffee and cake with old dears from the church - it's with me this time - arrgh - they are collectively ill with a terrible cough - I shall not be exposing myself to that!
🔆need to organize coffee and mooch around the market with the miliatary wives
🔆have been asked to organize a dosa lunch by some mates at work for January
🔆have also found out that March 3rd is international Dosa Day so have another group to invite to this (I'm not vegetarian and have to take an anti-histamine to eat legumes but I adore the taste and texture of these!)
🔱 MsMicroManager decided we would be going for our festive meal in January as there was no 'time' in December before she went on 3 wks of leave - I've picked a place I know she will like as everyplace I like involves chopsticks and she's not into Asian food (of any kind) !  So Levantine food it is. - We still don't have a date but at least the place is agreed upon
⏳ need to organize ladies who lunch festive set meal - on hold until January when the deals are on and the lurgies are at bay
⏳ korean street food - on hold until January! (maybe February)

Meal Prep activities...
no cooking for a few days! and then we will be eating from the freezer next week so meal prep only to happen the week I'm home
🔆 make beef stew with root veg (c/o)
🔆 make saag paneer (dig out tried and true recipe!) (c/o)

Meal Plan...
Last Week

✅🥬🧀🫓 Monday Dec 15 - NOT Veggie Day - burgers in buns & veg (fridge & freezer)

✅🐟 Tuesday  Dec 16 - NOT Fish Day - teriyaki chicken & rice & vegetables (fridge & stores & freezer)

✅🍗 Wednesday Dec 17 - Chicken Day - Festive Meal leftovers

✅🍖 Thursday Dec 18 - Meat Day - sausages in buns & croquettes & steamed veg (from freezer)

✅🍕🍟 Friday Dec 19 - Fakeaway Day - Real Takeaway - Pizza

✅🫓🍜 Saturday Dec 20- Easy Peasy Day - bao & dim sum & noodles - loaded baked potatoes

✅🍖🥕🍠🍅🥔 Sunday Dec 21 - Roast Day - butterflied lamb leg & roasted veg & potatoes (Solstice Meal)

This Week
✅🥬🧀🫓 Monday Dec 22 - NOT Veggie Day - leftover veggies & cooked chicken from the freezer

✅🐟 Tuesday  Dec 23 - Fish Day - take-away fish & chips

✅🍗 Wednesday Dec 24 - Chicken Day - Thai Chicken Curry & choi sum (Fakeaway)

🍖 Thursday Dec 25 - Meat Day - Christmas Boofée - Pickety Bits! Charcuiterie & Cheese & Crackers & Berries

🍕🍟 Friday Dec 26 - NOT Fakeaway Day - Boxing Day Roast Chicken & Veg & roasties

🫓🍜 Saturday Dec 27- Easy Peasy Day - bao & dim sum - leftovers
🍖🥕🍠🍅🥔 Sunday Dec 28 - Roast Day - burgers & buns (cheese & buns from freezer)

Next Week - Holidays means as little cooking as possible!
mousaka (freezer)
peirogis & keilbasa (from freezer)
Beef Stew with root veg (freezer & fridge)
Saag Paneer & Parathas (stores, fridge)
tajine & couscous (from freezer)

Cheery_Daff

Can't see your list RT, does that mean there's nowt on it?? 

Gosh, what a difficult ult old time you're having with all this uncertainty with OH. Glad he's strong enough to have this shot, and I don't blame you for being proactive about protecting yourself on public transport xx

rtandon27

Cheery_Daff said:

Can't see your list RT, does that mean there's nowt on it?? 

hahaha - nope - it means I don't trust that it won't be erased after last week's fiasco & I'm working on it in another window and then will cut and paste!

...stay tuned - lol