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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

The History of Glue

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Glue may seem like an ordinary household item, but its history stretches back thousands of years. Long before modern bottles of white glue, super glue, or tape, people discovered that sticky natural substances could help them build tools, repair objects, make art, and construct furniture. The story of glue is really the story of human ingenuity: finding ways to make things hold together.

Some of the earliest adhesives were made from materials found in nature, such as tree resin, plant gums, tar, and animal products. It is believed that prehistoric people used sticky substances like birch tar to attach stone points to wooden handles, helping them make stronger spears, axes, and other tools. It is known that Egyptians used animal-based glues in woodworking, furniture making, papyrus production, and decorative objects, while Greeks and Romans used adhesives in mosaics, construction, and everyday repairs.

For many centuries, the most common glues were made by boiling animal hides, bones, or connective tissue to extract collagen. These “hide glues” were widely used by cabinetmakers, instrument makers, bookbinders, and artists. Although they were not waterproof and had to be heated before use, they were strong, reliable, and could be softened again with heat and moisture, making repairs possible.

It was during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, glue changed dramatically.  It  was in the 1800s that natural rubber adhesives appeared, and with the growth of chemistry came new products such as casein glue, nitrocellulose glue, epoxy, polyurethane, and synthetic rubber adhesives.

Of course, wars and industrial manufacturing speed  things up as stronger, faster, and more specialised adhesives were needed for vehicles, aircraft, packaging, and construction.

Today, adhesives are everywhere: in schools, homes, hospitals, electronics, cars, packaging, and even spacecraft. Modern glues can be waterproof, heat-resistant, flexible, instant-drying, or specially designed for medical use.

So from way back when to now and beyond there will many different types of ways to stick on thing to another.

Week 31 of 2026

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I slept well waking once to pee and then straight back to sleep till 4.10am, when I got up to pee again and couldn’t settle so I got up. It is a cold morning the temp at 5am was 4c or 39f.

I am having a bad day Parkinson’s wise I am shaking a lot but my mind is mostly clear and working.

By 3.30pm I started to feel good, the tremor had stopped I could do stuff

Steps: 5058 = 3.1k’s or 1.9miles

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I slept well till around 4am when I woke to be and couldn’t settle again so naturally, I got up, it is now 5.20am and the temp is 5c or 41f.

I went for a nice long walk

Sue picked me up at 10.50am and took me to have the ultrasound done of my right knee.

Tasha came down at 4.30pm and helped me change into my Pj’s, I will be in bed by 7pm.

Steps:8,083=5k’s or 3miles

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I slept well till around 4am when I woke to be and couldn’t settle again so naturally, I got up, it is now 5.20am and the temp is 5c or 41f.

It is now 5.10am and the temp is 5c but should warm up later in the day.

No walk today as I have the groceries coming.

Had a not so great morning but a pretty good afternoon.

Steps: 4,193 =2.6k’s or 1.6 miles

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Had a good night, woke when the alarm went off it is 5c again. I went for my walk, and it felt good as the morning has gone on it has warmed up and I got colder how silly is that.

After a nap at 11am for 30 minutes I started to feel better. My feet started to feel hot so I tried to take my socks off but couldn’t get my right sock off I was sitting on my armchair and started to cry in frustration and the physio who was with Bear (our neighbour)came and asked me if I was ok when I said I was upset as I couldn’t get my sock off, so she came took it off for me.

Steps: 6,576 = 4k’s or 2.6 miles

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Had a good night, woke when the alarm  

Didn’t go for a walk was busy hanging the washing up to dry. Also, it was too bloody cold. It was 5c or 41f at 5am by 10am it was 13c or 55f.

I went for a nap at 11am and slept till 12.20pm, that’s unusual for me.

I thought having such a long nap I would be right for the rest of the day, I was wrong by 4pm I was starting to feel like shit again. At 5pm Tasha came down and helped me get changed for bed.

By 6.30pm I started to feel better and more with it.

Steps: 6,576 = 4k’s or 2.5 miles

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Had another good night, although I was up at 4.10am as I felt awake it is cold again the temp was 5c or 41f at 5am.

I walked down and posted some letters off, then home to sweep and vacuum before Sue picked me up. We had appointments with the podiatrist.

When Sue arrived, I was in a right state, that state being you forgot to eat breakfast you silly woman. I ate a tub to yoghurt in the car.

After the podiatrist we called in to the plaza so I could pick up my scripts.

This afternoon I sorted my meds out for the next month, not a quick task but now I am set for the month.

Tomorrow I will do Tim’s meds, he doesn’t have them done for a month like I do instead he has three weeks done in weekly lots.

Steps: 6,451 = 4k’s  

Had another good night, although I was up at 4.10am as I felt awake it is cold again the temp was 5c or 41f at 5am.

Tim not working this weekend, he also did a load of washing that I hung up to dry this morning.

No walk this morning as it is raining.

Tim went to Bunnings and was gone 2hrs he spent the rest of the day outside doing stuff.

Steps: 4,318 = 2.6k’s

Week 30 of 2026

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5JEANNIE’S BIRTHDAY

I had a good night, I got up at 4.50am, the temp is 11c or 52f. I am feeling good.

Tim went to help a workmate with something this morning he was gone around 4hrs.

Tim found a small screw in one of the tyres, he was able to remove it and plug the hole and pump it up.

It has been a cool, dry day.

I have a rough afternoon Parkinson’s wise and found myself in bed at 5.40pm I slept till 7.50pm when I got up for an hour or so.

Steps: 8,148 = 4.1k’s or 2.5 miles

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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.

Steps: 6, 640

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 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.

Steps: 8,110

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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.

Steps: 2,361

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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.

Steps: 5,462 = 3.4k’s 2.1 miles

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I had a good night but have been up since 4.10am, it is only 6c or 43f.

No breakie this morning as I have to go and have a fasting blood test when pathology opens. I also have to have the Xray done of my right knee.

Had blood taken and Xray done and home by 8.10am.

Had a good day for the most part there was a while around 5pm that I didn’t feel good but by 6.30pm I was feeling good.

Steps: 6, 749 = 4.1k’s or 2.1miles

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MICHEAL’S BIRTHDAY (son in-law)

I slept well but was up at 4am as I have a lot of pain in my left shoulder and upper arm.

It is a cold morning with a temp of only 3c or 37f.

I walked down the road and posted my letters.

Tim left for work at 9.15am he should be home by 10pm.

Sandy came over to scan more documents concerning her divorce.

Steps: 5,522 = 4.1k’s

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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 28 of 2026

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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.

Steps:7,010 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 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

Week 26 of 2026

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I had a good 8hrs of sleep waking up at 4.30am, it is only 8c or 46f, I found Tim already up, he was restless and unable to sleep.

Tim spent some time trying out his new welder and was happy with the results. He also made us a baked lunch and stated a few times how long it takes to do everything, he said it made him think of my nan and how long it must have taken her to prepare Christmas lunch for everyone. He also remarked about what a wonderful cook she was.

After lunch Tim finally hung the photos, I wanted but said he didn’t want to hang anymore up that high as he didn’t feel safe using the step ladder, he felt that he was going to fall. I said that’s ok if I ever want anything hung that high again, I will ask Sandy to do it.

Steps:5,876 = 3k’s or 1.7 miles

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I had around 8hrs of sleep last night my watch didn’t record it for some reason. It was only 10c or 50f at 5am but by 6.30am it had dropped to 7c or 44f. I had to sweep out before I unpacked the dishwasher and decided to sit listen to a book and check Emails.

I went for my walk but had to cut it short due to not feeling really with it and finding hard to pick my feet up.

Sue and I went to see Dave and he looked good, Sue took a photo of me and Dave.

Received a text from Dave saying how good it was to see me and Sue.

Steps: 9.819 = 5k’s or 3 miles

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I had around 9hrs of sleep last night my watch didn’t record it for some reason, yet again. It is 9c or 48f this morning, I turned the heater on in the bathroom when I got up so the room isn’t cold when I go and have my shower and Tim turned it off, thankfully I noticed and turned it back on.

Went for my walk did half an hour and felt exhausted by the time I got home, also moped the kitchen and bathroom floors.

Sue has decided to do her shopping tomorrow instead of Thursday as she has her car booked in at the mechanics to find out why it is so hard to start.

I am not good this afternoon, I have a headache and feel very tired.

Steps: 7,038 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 miles

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Had a good night sleep got around 9.5hr’s and it is 7c or 44.6f.

No walk this morning as Sue and I are going shopping and I have tossed a load of washing on and have to hang that up to dry and if I go for a walk, I will feel rushed.

It has been a warmish day, around 5pm the tiredness started but now at 6.30pm I am doing ok.

I managed to stay up till 8pm before heading off to bed.

Steps: 9,477 = 4.8k’s or 2.8miles

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Slept well had around 8hrs of sleep, woke to a wet morning the temp is 12c or 53.6f.

No walk this morning due to the rain, it has rained on and off all day.

I didn’t do much today, swept and vacuumed, cleaned the kitchen and wrote 3 letters and of coursed read some blog posts.

Steps: 4,545 =2.3k’s or 1.2miles

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Slept well had around 8hrs of sleep, woke to a wet morning the temp is 10c or 50f.

It stopped raining and I was able to go for a walk and post some letters.

I am so cold this morning around 10am I had to turn the heater on.

Around 9pm I was sitting here when I thought I heard knocking on the front door but wasn’t sure then I heard louder knocking at the back sliding door, I woke Tim up who was asleep in his armchair. It turned out to be Jessica, she came down to get some small bottles of Coke as she is at Tasha’s for the next couple of days.

Steps: 7,489 = 3k’s or 2.2miles

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Not the best night’s sleep I was restless a fair bit, but I did manage to get around 7hrs of sleep.

It is 10c or 50f this morning.

I had a walk and it felt good, I also was able to sweep out the front as the ground was dry.

Tim is working today and won’t be home till around 1am tomorrow.

By 5pm I was starting to feel tired and now it is only 6.45pm and I am off to bed.

Steps: 5,453 = 2.8k’s

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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