This week we are looking at the role of the mouth and news when breathing.
The nose and mouth are the two main entry points for air when we breathe. Although both can bring air into the respiratory system, they have different roles. The nose is usually the preferred pathway because it filters, warms and moistens the air before it travels down the throat, through the windpipe and into the lungs. Tiny hairs and mucus inside the nose help trap dust, germs and other particles, making the air safer and more comfortable for the lungs.
The mouth acts as a second pathway for breathing. It is especially useful when the nose is blocked, such as during a cold or allergies, or when the body needs more air during exercise. However, air that enters through the mouth is not filtered, warmed or moistened as well as air that enters through the nose. This means frequent mouth breathing can sometimes lead to a dry mouth, throat irritation or poorer sleep.
Overall, the nose and mouth work together to help the body take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. The nose protects and prepares the air for the lungs, while the mouth provides an extra route for airflow when needed.
When we have a cold, the inside of the nose can become swollen and filled with extra mucus. This makes it harder for air to pass through the nose, so breathing can feel blocked or stuffy.
Because the nose is blocked, we often start breathing more through the mouth. Mouth breathing lets air still get into the lungs, but it does not filter, warm, or moisten the air as well as the nose does. That is why a cold can sometimes make your mouth or throat feel dry.
A cold can also make us sneeze, cough, or have a runny nose because the body is trying to clear away germs and mucus.
I was up and down during the night but manage to sleep till the alarm went off. Tim’s school has gone back, so he was up and gone by 5.30am after he left, I went and had a shower.
It was 11c or 52f
As I was getting ready for my walk I fell over, I twisted my left foot and fell on my left side I did not hit my head, but my left elbow and knee are sore.
Had an appointment with Dr Babu my neurologist via telehealth aka video all is good no change to medication, I will see her face to face in 6 months.
Tim rang at 5pm to let me know he would be late as he now is doing rail and will be hone around 10.30 – 11pm.
Had a good night slept through till 3.35am when I got up to pee, went straight back to sleep for an hour when I decided to get up.
It was 10c or 50f at 5am but warmed up during the day by 1pm it was 18c or 65f.
Sandy come over to pick up her divorce paperwork and was telling me how she had a fall and half a fall by that I mean them second time she was taking the bin out and because it was behind her when her feet slipped out from under her the bin prevented her from falling, earlier in the day she had the same thing happen her feet slipped on then wet grass and she fell backwards. She also told me how she was in a lot of pain and could barely move. I asked if she had seen a Dr she hadn’t so I told her she needs to see one. Which she did and has been sent for a CT scan, I am waiting to hear what that shows.
I slept well had a good 9hrs & 30 minutes getting up at 5am when the alarm went off, I am not feeling that crash hot this morning. I don’t think I will go for a walk, but I will see how I feel around 7am.’
It was only 8c or 46f at 5am but dropped to 6c by 6.30am.
I tried twice to lay down and have a nap and both times I had someone knock at the door.
I am feeling extremely tired and generally not well I will go to bed early.
I slept straight through the night waking only once to pee after which I went straight back to sleep.
I did a load of washing and hung it up to dry before getting ready to go shopping. So, no walk this morning.
Around 4.30pm I started to feel extremely tired again, Tasha came and helped me get ready for bed and I lay down and slept for an hour after which I felt better.
I got up for a little while but will be going back to bed soon.
I had a good night went to bed at 8pm and the next thing I knew it was 2.40am and I had to get up and pee, and thankfully I went straight back to sleep and the next thing it was 5am and time to get up.
It was 9c or 48f at 5am
I went for my walk and the lady from number 29 stopped me and asked me if I go for a walk every day and was I new to the street, I said yes, I am walking each day but no I have lived here since May 1988. She asked if I crochet my bag and I said no my daughter did. I can’t remember what she said but I mentioned that I had a transgender grandchild who I love and support. She said something about the demons infecting my grandchild and did I believe in God I said I did but I am as religious as my husband. She said she would like to talk to me more and I should go and have a cuppa with her I don’t remember what I said about that.
It has been cold all day our top temp was only 15c or 59f.
Steps:6,359 = 3.2k’s or 1.9miles
I had another good night slept for around 9hrs and today it is 10c or 50f and it is wet outside.
No walk this morning due to the rain, it is also really cold day. Top temp only 16c or 60f, had the heater on more than usual today.
I asked Tim to take up Tasha’s pants today, it is now 5.45pm and he is asleep in his chair, and they still are not done. He better do them before he goes to bed tonight.
Well at around 7.30pm he decided to do the hemming, and he was in a right mood as the scissors wouldn’t cut and he was throwing them around this pissed me off. He complained that Tasha wasn’t here to help and when asked what he wanted her to do he replied he didn’t know. I ended up going to bed at 8pm without telling him as I was done with his attitude.
Not many steps today as I didn’t leave the house.
Steps:3,533 = 1.7k’s or 1.5miles
I had another good night slept for around 9hrs and today it is 10c or 50f and it is wet outside.
No walk this morning due to the rain, it is also really cold day.
Tim left at 7.15am he will be home on Friday.
Tasha wasn’t happy with the job Tim did on taking up her pants and she managed to do it herself.
I hemmed a pair of my pants by hand.
It has rained on and off all day
Tasha rang and told me that she was able to undo and redo her pants and was disgusted at the job he had done. She said she will do my pants if I want her too.
Steps: 4098 = 2k’s or 1.2miles
I slept well didn’t wake at all during the night. It has been raining but it has stopped.
I went for a short walk just down to post my letters but found it hard to keep my eyes open and my legs felt heavy.
I am having a restless day.
It started raining again around 4pm
Steps: 5,988 = 3k’s or 1.8miles
I slept well again, woke only once at 3.30am to pee then I went straight back to sleep waking again when the alarm went off. It is wet outside but not that cold. The temp is 11c or 51f
Thankfully it hasn’t rained for most of the day. No walk this morning as I have to get ready to go shopping.
Sue and I went shopping but I wasn’t good by the time I got home I was struggling then I remembered I hadn’t had breakie. So, I had something to eat I felt much better.
I did my morning housework after 11am when I was more with it
Steps:6,398 = 3.2k’s or 1.9miles
Not the best night was in bed early as I was feeling unwell and decided to go to bed early, I woke around 9.30pm and sat and talked to Tim for a while.
It is 8c or 46f, it was cold when I went for my walk I extended the distance a tad more.
It has been a cold day top temp of only 15c.
I have started moving the vibration board to in front of the computer chair much better place for me use it. I am getting used to it again after not having one for ages.
Tim has no work till Tuesday.
Steps: 6590=3.4k’s
Had a decent night sleep was up at 4.20am had a shower and did the usual housework and went for a walk as I usually do.
It is a cold morning with a temp of 9c or 48f.
I have tossed the towels into wash and then they will go into the dryer.
Sandy rang and asked if she could use my computer and I said yes, she will be here soonish. As it turned out Sandy didn’t come over, she had a phone call and had to put it off till maybe tomorrow.
Tim cooked lunch and then he decided to use the Gerni pronounced gurney to clean the ramp out the front
Blain came to see me and as usual it was good to see him.
Good morning all it is 5.30am the temp is 11c or 52f, after Tim gets up, I will pack my Cpap machine, we will be picked up around 10ish.
The trip to Sydney went well the driver was a nice guy can’t remember his name. Tim talked to him all the way down.
We didn’t have to wait around as we converted the walker to a wheelchair and that helped us skip the long line.
It has been a long day with a lot of walking most of it done trying to find food. It took ages but we managed it after eating we return to our cabins; well Sue and I did Tim and Jess did a bit more exploring. I am so worn out and my feet hurt.
I am so glad Sue and Jess are with us.
Steps: 10,158=5.9k’s
First night on the cruise the ship is moving a lot, 8but I slept well with around 9hrs of sleep although the watch say only 6hrs I believe it was more.
I am up at 5am as I feel awake so decided to just get up it is currently 12c
We had breakfast in the Botticell Dining room, and we will not be going back there, there service was so slow, and Tim didn’t like what he ordered. The bacon was so crispy it hurt our teeth.
Jess started to feel sick as in motion sickness and skipped breakie and return to her cabin to sleep.
After breakie Sue and I went to hear a talk about Hobart and Port Arthur but due to how much the ship was rocking I start to feel unwell.
After lunch Sue and I returned to our cabins for a nap, I was woken by my alarm for medication. I walked into the bathroom feeling great lost my balance or tripped I don’t know which and fell, I hit my head and ended up with a bruise on my arm, a sore right knee and a very sore and stiff neck. I managed to stand and walk back to the bed get my phone and ring Sue. I tried to ring Tim but couldn’t. Sue was here in only a couple of minutes she checked me over the returned to her cabin when I said I would be ok.
Sue messaged Tim and as soon as he saw the message he came back to check on me.
Steps: 5,066 = 2.5k’s or 1.5miles
ANNIVERSARY OF DAD’S PASSING, IT’S BEEN 7YRS
Up at 5am and had a shower on my own without issue, the temp is 10c.
We are going on a tour at Port Arthur the ticket said not suitable for those with mobility issues, I didn’t notice that when I booked the tour, oh well we will see what happens.
Sue and I decided not to go on the Port Arthur tour which turned out to be the right choice as both Jess and Tim said it was too much for either of us.
Instead, we stayed on board and checked out the photos that have been taken of us and both Sue and I bought 2 photos.
After lunch I had a nap because I had three Baked Alaska cocktails and needed a nap.
Later Sue, Tim and I attended some quizzes then decided to come back to our cabin to rest awhile.
Steps: 5,066=2.5k’s or 1.5miles
Up at 5am and after a wash and dressing I am now just doing stuff on the computer while Tim sleeps.
We are at sea today, Jess and Sue ordered breakie via room service so there will only be me and Tim at breakfast.
Before breakie while I was alone, I went for a walk outside around the pool twice before heading in to have breakie.
After breakfast I was just wondering around the ship when I went to get into a lift only to have Sue exit said lift.
I bought a Coke Zero with a glass of ice at the international café and took it with me to the Fusion Lounge to take part in the quiz. Well, I lifted the glass to have a drink, and the bottom fell off the glass hitting my right knee and getting Coke and ice all over my leg and foot. Sue picked up the glass and went over to the bar to tell them what happened and they didn’t seem to care and did nothing. Sue had to get some napkins to mop it up. I was in shock. After the quiz we went and lodged a complaint.
Sue, Tim and Jess are going to play Bingo this afternoon. I am not interested in bingo.
Went to the burger place for dinner and Tim went on about the burgers not having beetroot so much that I used a firm voice and told him to get over it.
Steps: 8,119 = 4k’s
Up at 5am and had a shower without issue and dressed for the day, we are at Melbourne today, the temp is 14c at 6am.
Sue and I might get off to check out any markets that may be near the ship. There wasn’t so we walked along the pier for a bit then returned to the ship.
We went to check out the ten pin bowling, Sue gave it a try managed to knock down 4.
We then meet up with Tim, and I had a couple of Baked Alaska’s then I had a nap.
After my nap me and Sue went to check out a music quiz then Sue went for a smoke and the ladies giving free sample massages was set up so we got that, but they wanted us to pay $99 for a full half hour massage but we both said we couldn’t afford it. That was when the sample massage ended it was only a minute or two long, but it did feel good.
Stepd:4,535 = 2k’s
Up at 5am and had a shower without issue again this morning and dressed for the day, we are at sea today heading for Sydney. The temp at 6am was 8c. I had 9hrs of good sleep.
I have worn a different outfit each day of the week, unlike the others who didn’t pack an outfit a day.
Tim just came back from having a smoke and said there was a medical emergency on deck 16 a man was waiting for a chopper to come and transport him to a hospital. Tim said that he had died but was revived and the coast guard decided to medivac him a to a hospital. Sadly, his wife was unable to go with him.
All of us are feeling out of sorts and don’t really want to be around people.
I am not going to dinner I will just get some chips delivered to my cabin.
3,287 = 1.6k’s or .9 of a mile
ANAZAC DAY
Everyone was up early and ready to head home. I had a good night got around 10hrs of sleep.
We disembarked the ship at 7am and had to wait till 8.30am for our ride home to arrive, the trip back to Newie was uneventful and we arrived here around 10.45.
The first thing I felt the need to do was clean the kitchen, I then unpacked my bag sat and did nothing for a bit then had a nap and returned to doing nothing much.
Hi everyone, it is Sunday 14 December and after a rough night I managed 6hrs & 16 mins of sleep, I woke up at 5.35am. I don’t have an alarm set on Sundays.
It has been another stinking hot day, I turned the air con on at 1pm, the temp was 32C or 89F.
I have finished off the Christmas cards and Sue drive me to the post office tomorrow.
I had to leave the air con on when I went o bed as it was still 28C or 82F
Steps:17,142 = 8.7k’s or 5.3 miles
Monday has arrived and the start of another working for some and just another day for others.
Last night there was shorting at Bondi with 42 shot with 16 dead, including one of the two shooters which was a father and son.
Sue came over and drove to the post office so I could post things off. We then went over to Sam’s to drop off gifts for her kids, but she wasn’t home. So, we then went to Lake Fair as Sue wanted to go to Woolies.
Not as hot today.
Steps:12,974 = 6.6K’s or 4 miles
Tuesday, morning and I was up showered and dressed, the ground is wet and it is 16C orb 64F. I had a good 9hrs & 20mins of sleep.
I am not feeling good today, I have a headache and a sore throat and feel so tired.
A wet morning and dry in the afternoon, Tim arrived home around 2pm. As soon as he got home, he went to Tasha’s as she had to go out, and she has someone coming to fix her back door.
Well, the guy turned up and while he was there Tasha arrived home, she started going off at Tim for what reason we do not know anyway he rightly got annoyed and left.
Then Tim came home and tried to ring Booking.com after a while he managed to get to talk to someone who at first wasn’t very helpful but after a while she finally said they would contact the hotel and confirm we didn’t stay there and arrange a refund, we will see.
Steps: 9,015 = 4.6K’s or 2.8 miles
Another warm day, I did a load of washing and hung it out to dry.
I had a good night’s sleep getting 9hrs.
Jess came over at 11am and asked if I wanted to go with her to buy some cupcakes, I said I would. Sadly, when we arrived, they had sold out of cupcakes, so Jess went to the bakery in Cardiff on the way home.
Jess rang me at 3pm and asked me if I could ring the cupcake place and see if they had any available, I did they said they would be available by 4pm so I rang back then and was able to order what she wanted and when she returned home, she brought over one for me.
At 4.45pm I went and got the washing off the clothes hoists and that felt like a task and a half, but I managed.
Steps: 9,533 = 4.8k’s or 2.9 miles
I am up washed and dressed and ready for another day, the temp at 6am is 15C or 50F and we are in for another hot day with a top of 32C 89.6F.
My BGL is 6.2 at 5.30am.
Tim is still in bed as he doesn’t need to get up till 7am, his job today will take him to Sydney
Tim left at 8.30 and I think he said he would be home around 6pm, he has a doctor’s appointment tomorrow at m same time as mine. So, he will drive me there and Sue will meet me there so we can go shopping after my appointment.
It has turned out to be bloody hot but tomorrow it’s supposed to be even hotter. It reached 33C or 91.4F
I have had bugga all motivation today.
Steps:13,903 = 7k’s or 4.3miles
I slept well managed 8hrs & 35 minutes of sleep woke three times to pee and got up at 4.45am, I am showered and moisurised and dressed in house clothes but will change my top for a dress before going out.
Had a doctor’s appointment for scripts then Sue and I went to Sam’s (my niece) to drop of gifts from Mrs Claus as well ad gifts for Tom’s girls.
Sue said she spoke to Jeannie who said she would not be at the sibling Christmas lunch because it’s her partner Peter’s birthday of course he is able to attend but they never come and Sue said when she asked Jeannie if she would be there she got very angry going off and saying it’s Peter’s birthday last year we had it on a different date and she still didn’t come due to Pete’s birthday. So, I said I would take Jeannie’s gift to her daughter Sam’s place who will take them to Jeannie’s on Christmas Day.
It is really hot with a temp of 38C or 100.4F. Steps:11,337 = 7.4k’s or 4.5 miles.
I was up before my alarm this morning got up at 4.40am had my washed and dressed for the day, had to vacuum before doing anything else I do not like the look of a dirty floor. Opened the house up and tidy the kitchen before making my eggflip and start reading blogs.
At 5.30am it was 22C or 71.6F, my BGL was 7.4 and I had 6hrs and 21mins of sleep.
At 6.15 I fed the birds.
Tim left for work at 11.30am he will be home around 1am, he is doing a charter.
I wrote 4 letters so I will post them on Monday, hopefully.
I have had a good day been hot but ok inside. Reached a tope of 29C or 84F
I woke to find Tim asleep on the lounge he didn’t get home till 2am so as I was getting up, I told him to go to bed for a while. I had a good night slept for 8hrs.
It is 25C at 5.30am
We left around 9.30am and arrived at the motor inn at 2.20pm, we stopped at Denman bakery, and I bought a cheese & bacon sausage roll and Tim bought a cheese and bacon pie, and he didn’t like it. The sausage roll was pretty good not the best one I have had but far from the worse.
The motor inn is nice the room looks
It is 28C at 2.30pm
We went to the RSL for dinner, we got roast beef and veggies, I liked it, we were back at motel by 7pm.
I realised that I forgot a comb, my blood test kit, a USB wall plug, brought the charger cables.
I am so tired, but I can’t settle down.
Steps:7,771 = 3.9 k’s or 2.4 miles.
I am up at 5am as per usual, had a rough night, took ages for me to settle. Then when Tim came to bed, he kicked me three times in the left leg.
It is 17C at 5.30am in Dubbo.
Tim said something about putting the walker in the boot first, I asked if it could go in last as he will need to get it out each time I want to walk any distance. He sounded snappy with me when he said NO.
When we arrived at the observatory, he decided to put the walker in the back seat as it was easier to get in and out of the car.
We arrived at Orange around 1.30 pm, when Tim found the place, we were booked into, it wasn’t suitable as there were too many stairs and no lift. So, he cancelled the booking but when he tried to contact Booking.com he couldn’t work it out and the only phone number we could find was in the USA. When we tried to find somewhere else it wasn’t easy most affordable places had no vacancies or were too expensive.
So, we now at Cowra for 4 nights, the room here is ok, although I cannot get into the shower.
The whole Orange accommodation saga made me feel tense and upset as for some reason I felt like it was somehow my fault even though Tim hasn’t done or said anything to make me feel that way.
Steps: 7,490 = 3.8k’s
I slept well once I got to sleep, managed a good 8hrs when the alarm went at 5am I got up took my medication and went back to bed till 6.20am. I then got up had a wash applied make-up and moisturised my arms as per usual, before I got dressed. Tim is still asleep, the temp at 6.30am 12C.
After Tim got up, we went to Maccas for breakie, after that went to tourist info centre before going to check out war cemeteries and the POW camp. After that we drove out to check out a dam.
We stopped and bought pizza for tea; however, I forgot to say I wanted BBQ sauce not pizza sauce.
Our new motel room has a disability bathroom, and it is the only room that has one, we have not been charged extra.
The temp got up to 36C
I had a nice hottish shower, my left arm is very sore.
Steps: 8,455
I slept really well, got a good 7hrs and 50 mins of sleep I am up at 5am as per usual, and have washed and dressed. It is currently 15C or 50F Tim wants to visit the Japanese Gardens this morning after that I am not sure what we will do.
At 7.30am it was 20C in Cowra and 20C in Warners Bay.
The Japanese gardens were so peaceful and lovely, I managed to walk around it. As we left the gardens it was 31C.
After that we went to the shops before returning to the motel, the other things we want to check out are only opened on Thursdays. By 2pm it was 36C
At 5.40pm I was so tired I started to cry in frustration, Tim suggested I lay down for a bit, so I got changed for bed and I am doing that.
Steps: 7,011
I ended up sleeping all night although I did wake on and off, I had 9hrs of sleep and got up at 5am when the alarm went off. After my wash I dressed, although I couldn’t find a washcloth, they were there yesterday arvo I don’t know what Tim did with them. Tim has had the radio going through his phone all night.
I did have 2 bottles of Midori yesterday but that shouldn’t have contributed to how I was feeling.
We went and checked out the peace bell, then we went to the rail heritage centre, both were interesting, but the rail place was not disabled friendly.
We returned to the motel for lunch and while here it started to rain, so we are not going out again.
No need for the air con on this arvo, I think I will be having another early night as I’m feeling tired at 6pm, I also have an earache.
At 6pm it is 22C
Steps:7,837= 4k’s
BLAIN’S BIRTHDAY HE IS 20 TODAY
I slept well, had 9hrs of sleep, at 5.30am it was 15C, my body is moving a lot, and it is exhausting.
Tim got up at 6.30am and we left the motel by 7.15am.
Since we were driving through Bathurst Tim decided to drive around the Mount Panorama Circuit, which was cool, for those who don’t know this is where the Bathurst car race is held, this race is a big deal in Australia.
I had a phone call from Centrelink about my DSP claim; they wanted to know if Tim’s compo claim only involved him and not me as well.
We arrived home at 3.30pm, Blain was at his mums and came to see us and I was able to give him his birthday gift, a $25 Visa Gift Card.
Steps: 11,715 = 5.9k’s or 3.7 miles
Saturday and it’s been a busy morning Tim is back at work I had a good night slept for 7hrs &20mins.
I have been busy since getting up, cleaned the kitchen, vacuumed out put the clothes on to wash all before 6.30am.
Sue came over to show me her new haircut, and she drove me to then shops to get a few things. Her hair looks so good, it’s much shorter so will not be so hot on her neck.
I am going to see if Tim will cut my hair tomorrow.
Good morning, all I have been up since 4.40am, why? Well, I had a headache, and it woke me up and I was unable to settle so I got up to take something for it and decided to stay up.
Tim and I went to the plaza to do some shopping, and I had to remove my shoes as I felt unstable walking was so much easier barefoot.
It has been a very warm day, but I haven’t had the air con on. I have had a much better day then yesterday.
Steps: 8,623 = 4.4klms or 2.7 miles
Good morning, it is the first of December and officially the start of summer. I slept well getting just over 8hrs of sleep. At 5.30am it is 14C or 57F, by midday it was 23C or 73.4F.
I sorted out some photos and put them into a photo album, also wrote a couple of letters and fed the birds.
I have noticed a small cut to my right index finger, and I have no idea how it happened, but it is sore.
I have asked Sue if she will take me to the post office on Thursday, she said she was about to ask me if I would like to go shopping with her on Thursday.
By 5pm I am struggling to stay awake.
By 6.30 I was feeling less tired and will stay up later then I thought I would.
Steps: 11,195 = 5.7klm’s or 3.6 miles
I was up at 4.50am again as from 4am when I got up to pee, I had trouble going back to sleep only dozing on and off, so I just got up. I had a good night’s sleep getting 9hrs & 45 mins of sleep.
It is only 12C or 53.6F at 5.30 and my BGL is 6.0.
I decided to sort out the Christmas gifts in have but only got half done as it took too much out of me. I ended up getting Sam to clean off my bed putting the stuff in bags for me to sort out tomorrow. Sue said she would come over tomorrow and help me with the task.
It has been a warm day.
Steps: 11,142 = 5.7K’s or 3.5 miles
I had a rough start to the night but ended up getting around 6hrs & 25mins of sleep. It is 13C or 55.4F at 5am and it is supposed to be another warm day.
After reading some blog posts and having breakie I find myself just sitting doing nothing, well I did do some work on Christmas cards, but I am kinda not all here.
The temp at 9am is 20C or 68F
Sue came over she helped me with the Christmas presents and I sent an email to the iris photo place about the photo for Kirsty. I was hoping it would be easier to get the voucher online for it but couldn’t work it out.
It did warm up to 26C or 78.8.
Steps: 7,975
I slept well in fact I think I was asleep minutes after going or bed and didn’t wake till 3am when I got up to pee.
I did a load of washing and hung it out to dry before I go out with Sue.
BGL:7.1 at 5.30am
Sue and I went to Kmart Sue wanted to buy some clothes, I also bought a few things, including a new Christmas dress which is a bit tight so may see if Sue can exchange it for the larger size, it looked ok on but was difficult to get on and off.
I was having a nap in my recliner when Sandy walked in, she at last came to get stuff I printer for her.
It is another stinking hot day; I have sorted out most of the Christmas presents still have to do a few more.
It reached 31C here or 87.8F had the air con on all day well from 11am.
I got the clothes inside and folded them but left the basket on Tim’s chair and of course he made some silly comment that annoyed me as he is just as able as me to move it.
Steps:14,523 = 7k’s or 4miles
A nice cool morning it is 18C or 64F at 5.30am. I slept well got around 9hrs of sleep.
Tim doesn’t need to get up till 6.30 he has a short day today; said he will be home around 4pm this afternoon.
Sue and I went to exchange our dresses I was able to get a size 18 but there was no size 18 in the one Sue wanted.
I uploaded the payslips for my DSP claim.
Had a long video call with Kathy this afternoon she told me about her trip to Bali, which made me laugh.
This afternoon there was a text fight between Sue and Tasha about my care Tasha got very angry and because she was drunk Sue was also very angry. Tasha put be in the middle of it which also really pissed off Sue. As Sue said it was about me and not with me.
Steps: 9,075 = 4.6k’s or 3miles
I had a good night, got 9hrs of sleep, it is only 23C or 73F and it is going to be another stinking hot day. My BGL is 5.5 at 5.30am
Jessica bought me breakie.
Tasha came down and she was furious her anger is over the top; she and Sue got into a text fight over Tasha’s care of me. This fight got out of hand and Tasha thought I was defending Sue and not her. However, both Tim and I thought she was the one in the wrong.
Kathy heard about some of the events and sided with her mum and aunty.
By midday it is 35C or 95.9F.
Tim is working this afternoon he should be home by midnight.
Tasha came down to let me know she wasn’t angry with me and all is well between us.
I also saw Blain and Jonathon this afternoon.
Steps: 13,703 = 6.9l’s or 4.3 miles
I WILL END THIS BY LETTING EVERYONE KNOW I AM OFF FOR A FEW DAYS AWAY SO I WILL NOT BE VISITING BLOGS
I slept well had a good 9hrs &24 Mins and I didn’t wake at all I even had 2hrs of deep sleep.
At around 9.am I started to feel really cold and super tired but after a couple of hours I was feeling better.
Tim cooked crumbed steak and veggies for lunch, it was nice although I did have trouble swallowing twice and Tim told me to stop putting so much food in my mouth.
Tim spent most of the day outside working on the back yard and his veggie garden.
BGL:6.1
Steps:5,521=2.79Klm’s
I slept well had a good 9hrs & 16 Mins and I didn’t wake at all I even had 2hrs 54mins of deep sleep.
Tim and I went to see our GP this morning both of us had no issues with our blood test results.
I had an appointment with my neurologist it was a video appointment she has made no changes to my medication and since the dyskinesia is often and doesn’t last generally for too long, she is not worried about it but would like me to keep a record of when it happens. My next appointment is in January that one will be a face-to-face appointment.
BGL: 6.5
Steps: 3,365=1.69Klm’s
I slept all night again, getting 9hrs and 11mins of sleep.
It is a cold day been raining on and off all day.
Blain came to see me he said he and his girlfriend have moved into a hotel in Adamstown as they don’t feel like they can live with Tasha anymore, why that is I don’t know.
I went and checked the letter box I had three letters, there was one for Jess and one for Tasha.
Tim cooked chicken kiev and chips for tea and it was nice, I liked it and so did Tim.
BGL: 5.4
Steps: 6,893=3.48Klm’s
I slept all night again, getting 9hrs and 19mins of sleep and was awake for 14mins.
It is currently 4C here so pretty cold, should reach a top of 16C.
Tim is working he will leave here around 10.15am and should be home by 6.30pm.
The day did warm up somewhat and I managed to get off my ass and vacuum and get the clothes off the line and folded and put away.
Sue sent me a text about going to see our sister Jeannie tomorrow, I said that will be fine with me, it is Jeannie’s birthday on Saturday.
BGL: 5.1
Steps: 5,522
I slept all night again, getting 10hrs and 39mins of sleep and was awake for 36mins.
It is currently 2C here so pretty cold, should reach a top of 17C.
Noticed Jess car gone this morning found a text from her she is working.
Saw on FB this morning that my niece Temika is having surgery today, what 6,379the hell no one told me she was having surgery. Turns out Sue didn’t know either and Jeannie only found out a week ago when she watched Sandy’s kids.
Sue and I went to see Jeannie and give her birthday presents from me and Sue it was nice seeing her.
It seems Temika was born with something wrong with her arm and need surgery to repair it, it is a big opp they have to break the arm to rest it right, she will have pins and plates in it. I hope it all goes well.
BGL: 5.4
Steps: 6,379= 3.27klm’s
I slept all night again, getting 8hrs and 39mins of sleep and didn’t wake at all.
It’s not as cold this morning with the temp being 7C.
Jess asked if she sent over the stuff would I do a casserole for her lunch. I said yes and have already put it on to cook, I do it in the slow cooker.
Jess & Sam came down and had lunch here that was nice.
This afternoon I started getting stabbing pains in the top of my head which has turned into a headache across my forehead and behind my eyes.
BGL: 5.4
Steps:5,979=3.05Klm’s
JEANNIE’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 57 TODAY
I slept all night again, getting 8hrs and 56mins of sleep and didn’t wake at all.
It’s a cold morning again temp is 8C.
Tim is working this afternoon and bight he thinks he will be home around 1am.
Sam came over around 7.45pm to use my toilet and then she stayed awhile, and we had a chat about her day out in Sydney with Bailey. She said she had a good day, no issues with transport or anything else.
I have spent most of the day trying to decide what the topic of today’s post would be, and I ended up picking the town of Alice Springs.
Aussies commonly refer to Alice Springs as “The Alice” or simply “Alice”.
This is one town I would like to visit one day my parents visited the Alice and enjoyed the visit, I do remember mum & dad telling me that when the bought wine from a bottle shop, they were told to make sure it was covered so it couldn’t be seen by looking in a window and to get in their car and drive to a different area. This was because some of the local aboriginals would break into the car if they saw grog inside and if they were seen placing alcohol in the car and walking away the car would be broken into.
Alice Springs is a remote town in Australia’s Northern Territory, halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, both 1,500km away. It’s a popular gateway for exploring the Red Centre, the country’s interior desert region. Its 1872 origin as part of the Overland Telegraph Line (linking Darwin and Adelaide) is preserved in the vintage buildings and equipment at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve.
It has an estimated population of around 28,922. This is based on the Alice Springs Town Council LGA profile, which was last updated in January 2025. The town is the major settlement in Central Australia and a significant population centre in the Northern Territory.
The population of Alice Springs is an estimate because it is based on projections and statistical modelling rather than a direct head count. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) uses various methods, including census data and estimated resident population (ERP) figures, to calculate population numbers, but these are subject to revision and may not perfectly reflect the actual population at any given time, especially in smaller areas like Alice Springs.
Alice Springs was established in 1872 with the construction of the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, part of the Australian Overland Telegraph Line (OTL) connecting Adelaide to Darwin. It was originally named Stuart, but the settlement near the telegraph station was later renamed Alice Springs in 1933. The name Alice Springs was given by W.W. Mills, after Alice Todd, wife of Sir Charles Todd, who was instrumental in the construction of the telegraph line.
The Arrernte people are the traditional owners and custodians of Alice Springs, also known as Mparntwe in the Arrernte language. They have a deep and enduring connection to the land, dating back tens of thousands of years. The Arrernte have stories and significant sites related to the creation of the landscape, including the MacDonnell Ranges.
Alice Springs is famous for its unique location in the heart of Australia, its strong Aboriginal culture and art scene, and its stunning natural landscapes, including the MacDonnell Ranges. It’s also known as a hub for exploring the broader Red Centre region and for its outback character.
Alice Springs faces a complex combination of social and crime-related issues that contribute to a perception of danger. These include high rates of alcohol-related violence, property crime, and domestic violence, along with concerns about youth crime and the impact of past policies. While the town has a diverse population and attracts tourists, these issues have led to increased fear and anxiety among residents.
While Alice Springs faces significant challenges, it’s important to acknowledge that it is also a place of cultural significance, with a diverse population and a strong community spirit. Efforts are underway to address the underlying issues and improve safety and well-being for all residents.
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