Awake and up all night

Your toooo kind my friend, but I appreciate it. Enjoyment is what matters, I  think you are more like Hattie Jacques matron character in the carry on films, a heart of gold, but someone not to be messed with. Well did half an hour do it for you?, I think the country has been dumbing down for years, and recently I've been joining them, lol, Helen does get around, she's amazing, as are you my friend. We've just been out with the dogs and it's lovely outside, so if the bedrooms to hot, I'll be sleeping on the swing seat.

love Eddie and Sheila xx

That's a fabulous idea Eddie, to sleep outside.  If only, but I was reading outdoors earlier and although still hot, it was nicer as the sun had gone round the other side of our house.

Hattie Jacques - love it!

Awww thank you Sarah, I gave that one away, though I did a similar one in water colours which your welcome to.

love Eddie and Sheila xx 

Thank you, my friend, the top two were a group collaboration with my hospice friends.

It's lovely to meet you, and a very warm welcome to our friendly family from me, are you an arty person?.

Eddie

Hi Sarah, It is good to see you post. I have not been able to log in, it has been off & on for weeks. When I did manage I noticed a PM but they are not working either and before if you got a notification about a post, you could read it in emails but not now. I’m so sorry I haven’t been able to read or reply!

I saw Eddies post talking about Gills OH and swelling, however I couldn’t go back any pages to see what it was all about. I have Lymphoedema after a groin dissection and the last couple of days, because of the heat, my whole leg and foot have been huge, it felt as if it was going to burst. I sat in a cool shower for over an hour before it started to ease a bit, so I feel sorry for anyone else who has this. I also have what looks like blisters all the way up my leg, YUK!

I read about Helen putting a photo of something she’d done but don’t know what it was!  I also read about Jane struggling but can’t look to see why. This is so frustrating! Does anyone know when things here will be put right? I didn’t sleep at all last night because of the heat but couldn’t get logged in, fingers crossed things will get better soon! 
Take care ALL. Xxx

Hi Annette.  It's been a pain lately, not being able to PM.  Debs and me have been so worried about one of our friends that we've started texting instead. It's not really ideal.

About the lymphoedema, yes hubby's nurse said the heat does affect swelling.  Have you got a compression garment?  They're supposed to help but hubby can't have one as it would have to be round his neck, over his stoma, so that's out.  I'll give him extra massages - doubt he'll complain.

Take care xxx

Hi Gill, I’m sure he won’t complain at all! Yes I have a couple of different compression garments, trouble is my leg has been so swollen it won’t go on. Also I can only wear it for short periods at a time because it is over two very large and sensitive wound sites! It would be impossible to wear them over these blisters too. Hope your OH appreciates his massages!

Oh crikey Annette, that's all you need, not even being able to wear the garments.  I hope the muggy weather goes soon and gives you some respite.

No complaints on the massage front - he's almost trance like when I've done.  It would cost a fortune going private.  Hey, maybe I should start up a practice at cut price rates - or maybe not as there could be some right unsavoury types out there!

Love Gill xx 

I love a massage Gilly . XX

Lol!  Have you had the massage you mentioned yesterday?  I only 'specialise' in the neck and shoulders area - when I first started, my poor lad was wincing; I was obviously being a bit on the rough side!  The trouble is, I have a high pain threshold and expect everyone else to be the same, but I've reined it in and he's happy now.

Love Hattie Jacques.  Ooh, matron! xxx