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Week 37 of 2926

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I woke up at 4.10am and Tim wasn’t home yet, but when I got up when the alarm went off at 5am he was home. I had to tell him a few times to go to bed because he was so tired.

It was 15c when I got up by 9am it was 18c.

At 8.30am Tim came out he hadn’t taken his night meds and was unable to settle.

Sue picked me up and we went to the cemetery meeting up with Dave & Leigh with Liarna and her boyfriend, Sandy with Temika and her boyfriend, Denni and a friend and Skylar. It was great everyone being there except for Jeannie who as usual didn’t attend.

This afternoon Tim and Tasha put my new recliner together and it is nice and comfortable. Tim also cleaned the ceiling fan in the lounge-room and the one in our bedroom.

Steps: 7,443 = 4.6k’s

Had a good night slept till the alarm went off, it is a much cooler day here. It was 12c or 53f at 5.30am.

I have nothing much to do today other than the usual housework.

I had Tasha ring the dental clinic and have me put on a waiting list to see a dentist, as all my teeth hurt every day.

I do like the new recliner.

Steps: 10,150 = 6k’s

Had a good night slept till the alarm went off, only getting up once to pee. It was only 12c or 53f at 5.30.

It is a wet morning, but the ground was dry by 9am and the temp was 16c. I started to get cold around 11am.

Drew went to KFC for Tasha and got something for me and Tim as well. Of course I ended up paying for all three of us.

Tasha came down this arvo in a state she has a shocking headache caused by the noise of the work being done.

Steps:8,434 = 5k’s

Had a good night slept till the alarm went off, only getting up once to pee. It was only 6c when I got up.

Kathy video called me she is off work and want to thank me for her birthday present which had arrived, she said she loved what she got.

Tasha rang me while I was talking to Kathy, she was in a right state she was crying and hysterically as the painters had painted her walls a cream colour, she had only painted the walls at the start of the year white and white was what she wanted. Her cries and reaction must have touch one of the workers as he made a phone call and told her they would paint them white.

Tim received a package a large portable fridge/freezer, when he opened the box there was no battery with it. He said that he messaged the seller who said there was a battery included, however, when he showed me the text it didn’t say that at all, it told him where to get one. So now he is pissed with himself.

Steps: 7,803

KATHY’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 41 TODAY

Had a good night slept well enough was up at 4.50am, it is a cold morning but should warm up at 5am it was 8c and by 6am it was 10c.

I walked down and posted the three letters I had, haven’t done much all day as I have felt pretty drained.

I did managed to sort through some of the Christmas and birthday gifts I have put all gifts for each person into separate zip lock bags, still have a lot to sort through.

Kathy & Sydney came over to drop of Tim’s Father’s Day gift, Sydney was driving

Steps: 7,772

I had another good night, waking when the alarm went off, the temp was 6c at 5.30am.

I have been busy in the morning doing the usual housework and the laundry tried to sit and watch telly but couldn’t ended up having a lay down from 10am for 30 minutes which helped.

I feel like I have not been fully with it today, not sure why that it.

Steps: 6,686

I had another good night, well up until 3am when I got up to pee and managed to wet my pants so had to change them but after that I was ok till I got up to pee again at 4.50am and decided to stay up.

Tim wanted to sleep in but was up by 6.40am he said he wasn’t able to sleep.

I walked down and posted a couple of letters.

We ordered pizza for lunch, and since I was the one paying for it, I got a stuff crust one.

Tim has helped Tasha hang her new curtains.

Steps: 7,314

School Zones

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Today I am writing about school zones in New South Wales, the state I live in has a 40 km/h school zone this was announced in 2001 and implemented for all NSW schools by the end of 2003. By then, 40 km/h posted speed limits had been introduced at more than 3,000 schools and educational facilities across the state.

School zones are special areas around schools where road rules are designed to protect children, families, teachers and other pedestrians. These areas are busiest before and after school, when many students are walking, riding bikes, crossing roads or being dropped off and picked up by cars and buses.

Because children can be harder to see and may act unpredictably near roads, school zones usually have lower speed limits during set times on school days. Driving more slowly gives drivers extra time to notice hazards, react safely and stop if a child steps onto the road. It also reduces the seriousness of injuries if a crash does happen.

School zones are marked with signs, road markings and, in many places, flashing lights. Drivers should always look for these warnings, check the times shown on the signs and obey the speed limit whenever the zone is active. They should also avoid distractions, watch for crossings and follow parking and drop-off rules.

In NSW, school zones are enforceable on pupil-free days, also known as school development days. This is because they are counted as notified school days, and some students may still attend school. School zones generally do not apply on weekends, public holidays or public-school holidays unless signs show otherwise.

Most NSW school zones operate from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm on notified school days. However, some school zones have different times, so drivers should always check the times shown on the school zone signs.

School zones work best when everyone plays their part. Drivers need to slow down and stay alert, parents and carers should use safe pick-up and drop-off areas, and students should pay attention while crossing the road and not be clued to their phone.

Week 33 of 2026

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Slept through the night waking at 4.50am and it is a cold morning with a temp of 5c or 41f.

I am dressed in my black track pants and a long sleeve black top, but I expect to change later.

Tim went to help a colleague move stuff he left at 8am and got home at 1pm. He has spent the rest of the day out the back doing whatever he does out there.

At 10am I changed from the trackies into something not so warm.

This afternoon he cut my hair at last only been asking for weeks.

Steps:5,234 = 3.2k’s or 1.9 miles

Slept through the night waking at 4.58am and it’s not cold with the temp being 13c or 55f.

Sue sent me a message saying she was going to Kmart and asked if I wanted to go with her, so I did. The store we went to didn’t have the top she wanted, but Sue spoke to a helpful woman who said she would let Sue know when new stock arrived.

I bought new undies and a $5 set of knifes.

The wind is so very strong, but August is known for strong winds, as we would say it is blowing a gale outside.

The temperature reached 17c or 63f

Steps: 6,980 = 4.3k’s or 2.6 miles

Didn’t sleep as well last night woke a few times during the night to pee but thankfully, I managed to go back to sleep without much effort and I got up for the day at 4.50am, the temp was 13c or 55f. Tim said it is supposed to be a warmish day.

It has been a good day reached a top temp of 19c or 66f. I went for a walk around the driveway when I went to check the letter box only took 15 minutes but at least it was something.

Steps: 5,427=3.3k’s or 2 miles

I slept well although I was up at 4am as I woke to pee and felt awake and with it so decided to get up. When I walked into the kitchen it was a right mess, dirty dishes in the sink the bench had bits of whatever all over it but that is often how it is when I get up. It was 5c at 4.30am and at 6c at 5.30am.

At 8.25 I decided to walk down and post the three letters I have written. I was exhausted by the time I got home.

By midday it was 18c or 66f

I changed the sheets and the cover over Tim’s armchair.

Steps: 8,433 = 5.2k’s or 3.2 miles

I had a good 8hrs sleep and was up at 4.10am again it was 8c or 46f I woke to pee and since I was unable to settle again, I got up and started my day.

It has been a hard start to the day, with me not feeling that with it till around 10am. That said I still managed to clean the kitchen, sweep out and vacuum, I also washed the sheets I took off the bed yesterday and folded the clean laundry and put it away. I also decided to mop the kitchen and bathroom floors.

I decided to walk up and check the letter box at 2pm that was a mistake as I had trouble walking.

Steps:7,250 = 4.4k’s or 2 miles

I had a good night slept till just before the alarm went off, it was only 5c at 5am but it did warm up a bit during the day. It reached a top temp of 21c.

I walked down and posted three letters off at 8.10 took me 30 minutes as I walked around the driveway before doing that. I was exhausted by the time I got home.

Had a mixed day part of it I felt good and other parts I felt tired and in pain.

By 3pm I was so tired and worn out that I found it hard to concentrate and had to put my feet up and close my eyes for half an hour.

Steps:7,530=4.3k’s  

I had a good night slept till 4.30pm when I woke up to pee and decided to stay up. It is 6c or 43f at 5am by 8am it was 9c or 48f.

Tim went out to buy more crumb cutlets/chops and did a baked lunch, but he added some kind of seasoning which burnt my tongue.

It has been a busy day although I feel like I did nothing all day.  

Steps: 7,567 = 4.6k’s

Week 32 of 2026

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Had a decent enough sleep but I’m not good this morning, tremor wise. I suspect this is due to me feeling like I have a cold or flu. I have sat and closed my eyes twice this morning.

Around 11am I went to put my feet up and couldn’t get the footrest to rise causing me to get frustrated. I used the Everfit and then decided to go and have a lay down.

After a 45-minute rest I started to feel better and even though the footrest still wouldn’t go up I was able to deal with it better.

It was around 3pm when I was able to get it to raise. I need a new remote.

Steps: 5067 – 3k’s 

Had a decent enough sleep but I was still up at 4.15am, it was only 4c or 39f when I got up. No milkshake this morning as I only have a small amount of milk left.

Sue and I had doctor appointments, the doctor said my iron levels are a bit low and my fasting BGL is a but high, then we went to Woolies before coming home.

This afternoon I started feeling awful I have a head cold and ache all over.

Steps: 6,585 = 4k’s

Had a good night woke a couple of times but managed to go back to sleep and woke with the alarm at 5am. I am feeling awful I am blowing my nose constantly.

Dawson and his girlfriend turned up for a short visit just to say hi and see how I am.

It is a warmish day, one of those days when it is warmer outside then inside.

I tried to lay down for a nap but wasn’t able breath so just sat in my armchair shut the curtain and muted the TV while I closed my eyes for 30-minutes.  After which I felt more with it.

Steps: 6,688 = 4.1k’s

I slept till 4am when I woke up and felt good so got up, it was 5c when I got up. I still don’t feel good with the damn head cold.

By 11am it was 13c and I was still feeling rotten. Managed a 30-minute nap which helped.

I still managed to do the housework and swept out the front.

Blain and a mate came to see me they were here about 20-minutes.

Steps: 6,593 = 4.1k’s 

I slept till 4am when I woke up and felt good so got up, it was 5c when I got up. I still don’t feel good with the damn head cold.

Went shopping with Sue and was exhausted by the time I got home, my feet felt heavy and I needed to rest and put my feet up for a while.

After lunch I was able to empty the recycle boxes into the outside bin and did some other things around the house before needing to put my feet up again.

Tim rang to let me know he will be late home again as after his run was over, he had to pick up a different bus and take it to West Gosford, then get another bus bring it back, I think that’s what he said.

Steps: 7,761 = 4.8k’s

Slept well, I was up at 4.30pm it is only 4c or 39f, I have an appointment to have my eyes checked which I do once a year due to being diabetic.

It feels really cold this morning, but it feels colder inside then it does outside.

Before going to see the optometrist, we went and posted off Sue’s, and my birthday presents to Kirsty who is one of Sue’s daughters her birthday is the 20th. She is the only one who has anything to do with her mum.

I am feeling extremely tired this afternoon and cold still.

Steps: 13,059 = 8k’s or 5 miles

I slept well, I woke at 4.40am and decided to get up the temp at that time was 4c according to my phone.

By 5.30 it was 5c or 41f and I had a wash and dressed, I had cleaned the kitchen and tossed a load of clothes into wash and made my breakie.

I am feeling more like myself but still not 100%. I have decided not to go for a walk till it’s not as cold each morning.

Tim off this weekend, he walked round to Mitre 10 to get a few bolts and screws on the way he noticed an abandoned chair that he said he will go back after dark and if it is still there, he will bring it home as it looks like a nice chair.  

Steps: 4,997 = 3k’s or 1.8miles

Week 29 of 2026

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Had a decent night sleep was up at 4.20am it is a cold morning with a temp of 9c or 48f and I have to put the heater on as I am that cold.

Went for my walk a bit later than usual as it was too cold at 6.40am so I went at 7.40am and only did a short walk. At this time, it is 12c or 53f.

I have felt good most of the day, did the housework and feed the birds.

This evening Tim started to sort through his receipts for his tax return, and he was getting annoyed as he didn’t have a table and he didn’t ask me to move so I didn’t. I just ignored his frustration.

Steps: 5,529 = 2.8k’s or 1.7miles

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Had a decent night sleep was up at 5am when the alarm went off. It is only 5c or 41f at 6am.

I had a letter to post off so I did that when I went for my morning walk, it was cold, but walking warmed me up a tad.

Tim is complaining he has no motivation and I do get that I blame the cold.

Sue came over to take me to pick up scrips from the chemist and some documents I had printed at Officeworks.

It is warm in the sun but otherwise its cold top temp was 16c or 60f

Steps: 4,138 = 2k’s or 1.2 miles

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Had an ok night was up at 4.30am and it was only 5c again, Tim is working today.

I did a load of washing and have hung it up to dry with the clothes hoists in the lounge area with the heater on and in front of the clothes. So, I can warm the room and dry the clothes.

I finished putting the clothes hanger together and it is now in the spare room with Tim’s shirts hanging on it.

It warmed up during the day, and I ended up opening the doors and turning the heater off.

Paid our power bill we owed $274 the bill was for $500 but I pay $10 a week off it.

Steps: 7,598 = 3k’s or 2.4miles

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Had an ok night was up at 4.30am and it was only 5c again, Tim is working today.

I didn’t go for a walk as it was too cold, and I didn’t feel steady on my legs.

I am using the vibration board twice a day for 15 minutes at a time.

I tried to go for a walk around 1.50pm but only managed 10 minutes as I was cold and unsteady and the cold weather made me start coughing and wheezing.

Every day around 5pm when the cold night air starts, I start coughing and wheezing, Tim says I sound awful.

Steps: 4,136 = 2.1k’s or 1.2miles

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I woke when the alarm went off this morning, I’m feeling good this morning but no walk as it is raining.

It is another cold morning with the temp being 9c or 48f, I have a Dr appointment this morning.

Saw the doctor have to have an Xray and ultrasound done of my right knee.

Sandy came over to use my computer she had to scan and attach some documents to something online. She had Skylar with her. She is divorcing Ed.

Around midday Tim walked in he dropped some people off around the corner and came home to have lunch before he goes back at 2pm to pick them up.

Steps count is low today only 3,199

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I woke when the alarm went off this morning, I’m feeling good this morning not sure if I will go for a walk as it is wet outside.

Sue and I went to see Jeannie, it was a nice visit, there was a fair bit of laughing.

Tim set up the new house phones.

Steps: 4,136 = 2.1k’s or 1.2miles

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I woke when the alarm went off this morning, after a good night sleep doesn’t feel as cold this morning the temp is 11c or 52f.

It stopped raining long enough for me to go for a walk.

It has rained on and off all day and has been cold most of the day but not cold enough for the heater. Unless you’re Tasha her house is so hot it’s like being in a sauna.

Steps:4,159 = 2.3k’s or 1.2 miles

Week 27 of 2026

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I had a good night sleep around 9hrs, and I was up at 4.30am, at that time it was 10c or 50f.

I went for a walk at 6.45am it was a longer walk as I got home at 7.30am.

By 9am it is 12c or 53.6f, around 10.30am I had to turn the heater on for a bit as the cold room was giving me a headache.

Steps: 8,137 = 4k’s or 2.5miles

I had a decent night sleep was awake and up at 4.30am, it is 11c or 52f at 5am.

Sue and I had Dr appointments, after which we went to Big W looking for long sleeve tops and leggings, I bought two tops and one pair of leggings, Sue bought two tops and two pair of leggings.

Tim is off today and said he is catching the bus into the courthouse he wants to try and get out of jury duty.

He was successful in getting out of jury duty, so he is happier.

This afternoon he has been working on ramps for the trailer, one is done the other will have to wait till his next day off.

Steps: 5,710 = 2.8k’s or 1.7miles

I slept well managed around 7.5hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.20am, Tim is working all day.

It is 11c or 52f at 5am.

I only walked around the driveway today as I was waiting for Woolies grocery delivery.

The day has warmed up.

I washed the ramp out the front and got the bottom of my pants got wet.

I was surprised when Tasha arrived at 6.30pm to help me get ready for bed, I was already in my nightie but had her moisturise my feet and put socks on me.

Steps: 8,613 = 4.3k’s or 2.6 miles

I slept well managed around 7.5hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.20am, it is 11c or 52f at 5am.

Tim got up at 6.30am and will be working most of the day.

I did the usual housework and went for my walk and even though I was exhausted when I got home, I felt good.

It warmed up during the middle of the day. Reaching around 19c or 66f.

Steps: 7,236 = 3.6k’s or 2.1miles 

I slept well managed around 8hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.20am, it is 11c or 52f at 5am.

After my shower I had to do another load of washing as during the cold months Tim wears 3 shirts under his work shirt.

I didn’t go for a walk due to it being cold and wet outside and after I had hung the washing up to dry, I just didn’t feel like going for a walk.

I did manage to answer 3 letters and sweep out the front and vacuum twice.

Steps: 5,643 = 2.8k’s or 1.7 miles

I slept well managed around 8hrs of sleep, yet again. I was up at 4.20am, it is 11c or 52f at 5am.

I went for a walk and did the usual housework after which I was exhausted

Sue and I had planned to visit Dave, but he texted Sue saying he was going out.

Tim worked this morning but has; nothing else for the rest of the day.

So, he was outside working on ramps for his trailer for the rest of the day.

It turned out to be a warm day more like spring then winter.

Steps: 8,337 = 4.2k’s or 2.6miles

I slept for around 10hrs and within an hour of getting up I felt tired again. heI found Tim asleep on the lounge, he said he felt too tired to go to bed, so he just slept where he was.

It was 10c or 50f at 5am

I went for my walk but had to cut it short due to finding it hard to keep my eyes open. After getting home I put my feet up and closed my eyes for 20 minutes.

At 8am it was still 10c.

Tim has gone to Jessica’s to help her with some minor repairs to her house.

The day warmed up to 20c or 68f

He arrived home around 2.30pm and went outside to repair something on the trailer that broke on his way to Jess’s.

Around 5pm I started to cough a lot and felt tight chested, so I applied some chest rub around 6pm to see if it helps. It is helping.

Steps:7,978 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

Funnel Web Spider

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Here in Australia, we are home to some of the world’s most deadly spiders here is some information about three of them which I will share over the next three weeks starting with the Sydney Funnel-Web Spider.

The Sydney funnel‑web isn’t just dangerous because of its venom but because of the combination of venom, behaviour, and anatomy.

Its venom is uniquely potent to humans as it targets the nervous system, causing nerves to fire uncontrollably. However, dogs, cats, and most mammals are barely affected.

They deliver a lot of venom, this may have something to do with the fact that they bit repeatedly injecting large amounts of venom while they hang on.

They have huge fangs up to 6 mm long and strong enough to pierce fingernails, leather shoes, and thick clothing.

They’re aggressive when threatened, they will rear up, show their fangs, and will lunge if provoked. This is defensive, not “attacking,” but it makes encounters more dangerous.

They love humidity and after rain males wander looking for mates. They can be found in pools, shoes, garages and laundries, they also enter houses often.

Most bites happen in summer after rain, especially between January and March.

Symptoms can begin within 10 minutes, they include the following:

  • Tingling around the mouth
  • Sweating (especially on the face)
  • Drooling
  • Muscle twitching
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Confusion or agitation

Without antivenom, severe cases can progress to respiratory failure.

In 1981 the antivenom was created by the legendary Australian venom researcher Struan Sutherland and changed everything as since then there have been zero deaths as the antivenom is extremely effective with most patients recover fully within 24–48 hours.

Now where do they live they can found in:

  • Sydney
  • Central Coast
  • Newcastle
  • Lake Macquarie
  • Hunter Valley
  • Blue Mountains

They prefer to hang out in the following conditions

  • moist soil
  • leaf litter
  • rock walls
  • garden beds
  • under logs
  • swimming pool filters

The male is far more dangerous they wander at night looking for females.

Females stay in burrows and rarely bite humans.

Their burrows are a silk‑lined tunnel, with “trip lines” radiating out like spokes and are in moist, dark areas such as under rocks or logs.

They don’t make the classic “funnel” shape people imagine — it’s more like a silk‑reinforced hole.

WEEK 24 OF 2026

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Had a good sleep, slept for a bit over 8hrs, had a nice shower when I got up, I don’t shower every day because I don’t go out a lot, nor do I get dirty or even hot and sweaty so don’t see the point in a daily shower. If I don’t shower, I do have a good wash first thing in the morning.

Tim got a phone call asking if he could work today, he started at 11.30am and will finish at midnight.

It is now 9pm and I have had 3hrs of sleep, around 5.30pm I started to feel not with it as in extremely tired and unwell. So, I had Tasha come and help me get ready for bed and while I was getting changed, I decided to just go to bed. I must have fallen asleep very fast as the next thing I knew I had to pee and realised it was 8.55pm. I will stay up for an hour or so before going back to bed.

Steps: 4,502 = 3k’s

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After I went back to bed I slept well till 4.40am when I got up and I feel good this morning. It is a cold 10c or 50f and I have the heater on but will turn it off soonish.

I have had a good morning, went for a walk and did the housework.

Tim didn’t get up till around 9am, thankfully it is a public holiday here so no work for Tim.

Dave has finally had his surgery so now he just needs to recover.

Steps: 4,962 = 2.5k’s

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I slept well and got up at 4.40am, I had around 7hrs of sleep, it is 10c or 50f at 5.30am.

I was late going for a walk so only walked around the driveway as I don’t like walking on the road after 8am due to the amount of traffic. I also don’t like using the walker on wet grass.

Dave has at long last had his surgery and all went well, Sue and I may go and see him on Friday.

I stripped the bed and remade it with warmer sheets. I managed it but it wasn’t easy and left me exhausted.

Steps: 7,697 = 3.9k’s or 2.5miles

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Had a good night, I was up at 4.20am and had a shower straight after getting up. The temp this morning was 14c according to my phone, or 13c according to my watch and the laptop said 10c, this is normal and when I write the temp each morning, I pick a number like today I would normally say 12c.

It is a warmish day, I had two naps during the day, I did the usual housework as well as mopping the kitchen floor.

After that I sat in a darkish room and closed my eyes for 25 minutes.

Dave is doing ok, but not up for visitors yet which I get I have long thought when someone is in hospital really unwell people coming to see them may feel draining, especially if all one wants to do is sleep.

After lunch I decided I needed another nap this time I slept for 55 minutes and felt good afterwards.

Steps: 8,258 = 4.1kgs or 2.5 miles.

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I had a so-so sleep got around 6 & ½ hours, woke at 4.20am and got up at 5am the temp is 14c or 57f, it is wet outside but not raining.

I had trouble trying to dress ready to go shopping, I couldn’t put my pants on and just sat on the side on the bed staring at nothing till I thought to put my Beechband on.

After I did that, my mind became focus enough to ring Tasha for help, she came and helped.

Sue and I went shopping, no issues but as we were leaving the centre my feet started to feel heavy and I was glad   to get home and take my shoes off.

Steps: 9,399 = 4.7k’s or 2.8 miles

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Had a decent night, up at 4.20am washed and dressed, the temp at 5am is 14c or 57f, I managed to get 6 & ½ hours of sleep.

Sue and I have Dr appointments for our care plan reviews this morning. All went well spoke to the doc about the popping sensation and pain on the left side of my neck at the base of the skull.

Dave is being discharged today.

By 4pm I was so tired I had to close my eyes for 30 minutes.

I told Tasha not bother coming down tonight as I am fine and it’s cold and wet outside.

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I slept well but was awake and up at 4am after having nearly 8hrs of sleep. It is 12c or 53f at 5am, one thing I like about getting up that early is having how quiet and still the morning feels.

Sue locked herself out of her flat this morning and had to ring Sandy who was still asleep and get her to take the spare key over and let Sue into the flat, it was 9.30am.

Sue and I went to Kmart so she could get a new lighter vacuum then we went to see Dave. He doesn’t look good, he was sleeping on the lounge, and I thought he looks old and sick. Both Sue and I thought the same thing.

Tim is at work today and won’t be home till around 1am.

Steps: 9,846 = 5k’s or 3 miles

Week 20 of 2026

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MOTHER’S DAY

I was up at 4.15am, my Cpap mask was annoying me, so I got up, it is a cold morning.

I did manage to go for my walk after I sat in my recliner and closed my eyes for a while.

Sue picked up and we went to the cemetery; we saw Dave & Leigh and Liarna as well as Sandy and Denni &Skylar.

While I was out Kathy came over and left me three framed photos for Mother’s Day.

Tasha came down and wished me a good Mother’s Day, Jessica & Sam rang to wish me the same.

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Steps: 8,526 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

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Had a good night slept for 9hrs, woke to the sound of rain, it is 13c or 55.4f and the rain is supposed to stop by 7am, I hope it does as I have a Dr appointment at 8.50am.

The rain did stop and we went and had our flu shots, then we went shopping for a few things.

This afternoon I started to feel not great and as the afternoon dragged on my PD symptoms worsened, so I checked with Google and yeah, the flu shot can do that, but I should be ok tomorrow or Wednesday.

I’m going to bed early

Steps: 7,225 = 3.6k’s or 2. 1 mile.

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I woke up feeling fine, it is another chilly start to the day with the temp being 15c or 59f, I slept for around 8hrs, yeah, I was up at 4am again.

No walk this morning as my feet felt so heavy when I tried to walk, I was worried I would fall over. By midday I was feeling good.

Had a nap between 1 and 2pm and woke feeling good.

Last night in a dream I received a stern talking to from my dad, he told me I should have got medical attention as soon as I fell over on the cruise, and that I must take more care and look after myself. He also said how proud he was of Sue for looking after me.

Steps: 5,113 = 2.5k’s or 1.5miles

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I had a good night, managed 7hrs of sleep and was up at 4,20am, the temp was 13c or 55.4f. It is also raining, I hope it stops by 7am so I can go for my walk.

It is raining this morning I hope it stops before I need to go out for the MRI.

It rained on the way to have the MRI but stopped by the time we got there. I had very little waiting and the scan took only 10minutes, I closed my eyes and dosed off while it was done.

We then went to the plaza so I could pick up my scrips and get bread.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….I was awake at 3am and up at 4am as I was restless and unable to settle, so got up and had a shower. It is wet outside but not raining.

The temp is 15c or 59f and I had a decent 9hrs of sleep.

While out shopping my Dr’s surgery rang and said I need an appointment to get the MRI results, so I am now going to the Dr’s tomorrow morning.

I had a short nap and started to feel better after that, as I wasn’t feeling good.

Tasha brought down my Mother’s Day gift a foot spa and I love it; I am so excited about it.

Steps: 5,510 = 2.8k’s or 1.7miles

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I didn’t get up till 4.50am how cool is that, I had another good 9hrs of sleep, the temp is 13c or 55.4f and it is wet outside, not raining at the moment.

Went and saw the Dr he read the report from Hunter Imaging which said there was no ligamentous injury, however, it also said that there are bone marrow changes and bruising at T2 and T3 and some subtle changes to T1 and recommended another MRI of the thoracic spine. I have requested an appointment for that to be done.

Bought Tim another loaf of bread, asked the women 3 times if it was sandwich, she said it was, Tim took one look at it and said it’s toast not sandwich, I explained that I checked with the woman who served me, and he said what an idiot. Thankfully he wasn’t angry with me.

It has rained on and off all day, I tried to have a nap at 12.30 but only managed to lay down for 20 minutes as I felt restless.

Steps: 8,526 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

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I didn’t get up till the alarm went off at 5am, so a good night getting 10hrs of sleep. It is 12c or 53.6f this morning I had the heater on in the bathroom and bedroom when I had my morning wash and got dressed for the day.

Around 10am Sue text me that she had attempted to clean her air fryer, which was originally mums, but it was so gross that she decided to toss it out and buy a new one. So, we went to Kmart to do that, she bought a mini air fryer which is all she needs as it is only her.

However, as she was leaving her place, she was carrying the old one to toss it in the bin and managed to twist her ankle and throw herself left so she wouldn’t’ fall down the stairs, she hurt her arm, ankle and head.

Steps: 9,179 = 4.6k’s or 2.8miles

Cruise Day 2

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On our first night on the cruise the ship is moving a lot, and there was a lot of announcements telling guest to hold on to handrails or walk close to the wall if they are feeling unsteady.

I did feel the ship moving but once I was in bed I didn’t notice it and had a good 9hrs of shut eye. I was still up at 5am and spent time writing my diary entry and drafting a letter to my penpals.

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; the waiter told us we should have ordered English bacon.

Jess started to feel sick with motion sickness and skipped breakie and return to her cabin to sleep, she in fact spent the rest of the day sleeping.

After breakie Sue and I went to hear a talk about Hobart and Port Arthur it was interesting but due to how much the ship was rocking I start to feel unwell, so we left before it ended.

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 turned up in only a couple of minutes she was still in her nightie and barefoot and left her medallion in her cabin, she checked me over then returned to her cabin. She had to knock loudly on the door to wake Jess up to let her back in the cabin. She told Jess about my fall and assured I was alright, so Jess went back to sleep.

Sue messaged Tim and as soon as he saw the message he came back to check on me.

I am bruised and sore, in fact today I went and saw my GP because I still have a pain and stiffness in my neck and I have to have an Xray just to make sure all is good.