Brrrr.

The weather has changed over the last few days here. Started with storm Arwen which swept the country at the end of last week, didn't really hit us here but very strong winds enough to make the lights flicker so Vin got the emergency lantern out just in case but thankfully it wasn't needed and we didn't have any power cuts here. No snow either but it is very frosty this morning. Hope jane got out of her road ok this morning. Don't think the gritters were out last night but I wouldn't hear them anyway. Clouds of steam coming out of next door's boiler so they must be using the heater full on. We had the first fire of the winter yesterday he ws trying some new fuel which proved to be really good lovely and toasty warm, Jessie was huddled by the heater keeping herself warm quite happy with that. Just listening to the traffic report on the radio which is quite bad, a lot of road blockages around and even Blackpool promenade closed because a building was damaged during the storm.Windy there at the best of times!

Vin is waiting for the next appointment from the hospital, hope they hurry with it he needs sorting out because his nights are very disturbed up and down all the time. 

New variant of the virus, this one is called Omicron and is thought to have come from South Africa so flights to and from  there are suspended also other places where there are cases.  We have both had all of the vaccines including the booster so hopefully that will be a good safegaurd.

 Mine!!!

All Over!

It was a feat of organisation for Vin the last few days. He had his Covid test done on Sunday which it appeared was clear so it was all go for Wednesday. Tuesday was an absolutely horrible day for him as he had the prep to deal with. That in itself is awful, and I felt for him . He got so little sleep on Tuesday night he must have been worn out yesterday.  

He went off very early mainly because of the traffic but he said it was very light actually and no hold ups. His appointment was for 9-15 and as always he got there early. Had it done around elevenish i think and rang me up at lunchtime to say he was on his way home, because he had the procedure done with gas and air he was allowed to drive home which was good because it meant that he didn't have to leave his car there. He got home at about twoish which was good fine but really tired. Could hardly keep his eyes open yesterday afternoon. Fairly good night's sleep last night it seems.

Hopefully he can have a bit of normality today getting back to what he usually does.  Weather is quite nice at present, bright skies but cold. 

Jessie did a very good job of ignoring me yesterday! When i went downstairs she miaowed a bit fully expecting to see her Daddy follow me but when he didn't she took herself upstairs to jane's bed  and stayed there till he came home, then miraculously she turned up again. Nice to know she loves me (not) ! Oh well!

 Together Again!

Eventful Week !

Started yesterday with vin having to go to Aintree for a Covid test. That was at 11.15 and he left in plenty of time to get there. Done quickly and efficiently and he went from thereto Tescoin Freshfield to get a few things he wanted. That was done and dusted, if he doesn't get a reply it is clear for his procedure on Wednesday morning. He is having a colonoscopy done and was sent the prep for that on Thursday night after trying to get through to them for a date and time. letter followed a day or so later. 

This is to try and sort out his digestive problem that is causing so much trouble. Poor lad he has been having this for some weeks now and has lost a lot of weight accordingly so much so that he got a new pair of jeans yesterday from tesco in a 34" waist where he has always bought 36 for ever.  he also bought a new robe last week from there is a small/medium to replace one i bought him years ago and is very long down to his ankles now. Oh dear!

Jane is off for a couple of days now for a change so is spending some time with her little cat Ipsy who is now very affectionate. Follows her everywhere which is different from when she got the two of them and Ipsy was extremely wary of her wouldn't be touched easily and was scared of hands approaaching her. She is working over Christmas this year so won't be home this time the first for a long while. never mind.

Fast asleep and oblivious 

Getting Over The Jab!

We had our Booster jabs on saturday, an d Sunday was pretty much a missed day really. Passed by in a blur. Monday started to recover just had the achy arms and muscles. We wonder if it was to do with having the Pfizer jab after having had the AZ ones previously. There again they tell us that it is all safe and we are done now and all's well so we will leave it at that. 

Vin is still having health problems and is supposed to be waiting for a phone call but has heard nothing yet and it has been an age waiting. Very hardgoing waiting for a phone call which never comes. beenlong enough really and each day he is getting more tired, you just want the next stage really.

Jane's little cat Ipsy is following her round the house everywhere at the moment and sleeps with her too doing what her sister used to do in fact. She had some catnip mice delivered today and she went wild for some time with it then is now curled up with her on the sofa and is nice and calm, it is like catty cannabis to some cats.Our Jessie seems to be unnaffected by catnip as some are apparently. She has the occasional lick but can take them or leave them.

Vin has gone off to Tesco this morning to get a top up of groceries etc., we are running out of food he says.

I love this picture, Ipsy on the right and poor little very much missed Dipsy on the left.

 Our Jessie! Are you waking me up?

What dAY!

Friday he booked our Booster jabs at a church hall in Old Roan, attached to a church there. That was for ten to twelve on Saturday morning so we went along at the due time.Had our Pfeizer jabs and came home. All fine until Saturday night Istarted to get shivery at bedtime. Vin was getting the tired phase too.  Next morning we both were starting to feelrough and I went back to bed as did Vin eventually. What a day, went to sleep a lot and Vin got the shivery goosey stage during the afternoon so he wrapped himself in a blanket also to get warm. Horribled ay really and by far the worst reaction to any of the vaccine jabs we have had so far. At least we are done and dusted now.

I think he is still tired this morning but carrying on. Waiting for a phone call from the hospital about his next procedure but so far nothing doing.  Weather a bit grey and dull today looks like it could rain but not sure really. 

Jessie wasn't bothered as long as she got her food, everything goes on as normal. Remembrance day yesterday too, and a bomb goes off in a car at the Women's hospital in Liverpool. So far some houses being searched in liverpool, the taxi driver escaped with some injuries apparently but not serious. The passenger in the taxi died at the scene. Quite horrific really.

Madam in a relaxed pose!
 

Friday!

My how the weeks are flying by! Remberance Sunday this weekend, already getting on towards the middle of November. Went for a blood test yesterday, had to go to a drive in centre at Aintree which was a breeze really. Only problem was that there was a hold-up on the by-pass.but thankfully vin spotted it before we got there so he turned round and we went a different way. A bit more of a roundabout way but we got there.Today we got going earlier and Mark arrived at around a quarter to ten so nice and early done and dusted, he will next see us  in three weeks. It's all but healed up really.

Poor Vin didn't have a good night last night he was up and down a bit more so he will be tired today. Insisted on going to Tesco though says he feels ok except for being tired. No doubt he will have a nap this afternoon. Still waiting for a phone call from the hospital about the next stage of investigation. 

Jessie dissapeared like lightning when she heard the doorbell go, really strange because the fireworks the other night didn't bother her in the slightest,never moved a muscle. Jane's little cat Ipsy on the other hand was terrified of them and hid in her igloo out of the way. She had hired a lady who came and slept overnight so she would have company while Jane was on nights which worked well. 

 Our Jessie in pensive mood!

What a Day!

Started with getting a blood test arranged for tomorrow at the drive in centre in Aintree. At least it will give the car a run out. It went for its M.O.T. yesterday which it passed. it has only done 1,400 miles since the last one, which is not surprising really since we haven't been anywhere haven't been to Dobbies in an age and also don't even go to the Costa for a coffee either. Aintree visits have been curtailed because a lot of those are done by phone these days. 

Vin is due a phone call from Aintree this afternoon too because of his digestive problems which are really bad at the moment. He isn't getting much sleep at present poor lad. He has good days and bad days so hope he gets somewhere today. The surgery rang twice the other day because they were having trouble getting the blood test results over to the Aintree number. reassult was that it was suggested that he gets a number when he speaks to them today and they will then send them over. Technology!!

Two deliveries today,within a few minutes of each other,one from hermes and the other from Yodl. Oh dear not very good for the climate.  

The two cats are doing fine at the moment, ours Jessie is living the life of Riley, as is Jane's little one Ipsy, who was waiting in her window for her last night when she got home. We have only had one cat do that who was the lovely Lucy who used to wait in the sitting room window for Vin each night. When she heard his car she would jump down to wait behind the door for him to come through. Aaaah! Little Ipsy does that too which is lovely. Shame that her sister isn't there any more. That was a real tragedy. 

Nice little spot to be next to my daddy!

 Ipsy's favourite spot in her igloo tucked away in jane's wardrobe!

Climate Change!

For the last two weeks ending this week a big COP 26 meeting with world leaders, trying to solve the world's climate change problems. Haven't a Scooby about what they are coming up with but it seems wrong that there were 400 private planes jettinginto Glasgow airport at the beginning and that the President of the States has a 21 car motorcade travelling from  Edinburgh to Glasgow every day! Seems a bit hypocritical to me. Wonder what they will end up with after al of the talking. By the way Chin and Russia did not attend which appears ratherodd!

We have a bit of a busier week this week. Tomorrow Vin is getting his car M.O.T.  Wednesday he has a phone call from the hospital about his digestive problems. At the moment he is not doing too well, and is trying different things  to get better. We shall have to wait and see what they say. Friday is mark day, he hasn't been for the last three weeks since the foot has cleared up beautifully.

Firework night last weekend but it didn't bother our jessie,  She stayed in her basket fast asleep for much of the time, even though there were some quite loud bangs. Jane's little one Ipsy is very scared of them and because she was on nights on Friday she hired a lady via an organisation to come and cat sit overnight so she could be there with her. That was done, and seemed to be successful thank goodness.

Very strang cat! 

Thursday!

Quite nice morning today, no breeze and a bright sky, that isn't to say that it is warm though becaise it is actually qquite cold. But there again it is November, and bonfire night tomorrow. Our Jane is worried about her little cat Ipsy because she seemed to be terrified when there were some going off at halloweem. We didn't have any here at all really one or two but they were away from our house, so didn't really notice them. It is a shame for the animals really, some of them can be quite traumatised.  Jane has hired a lady to come and  house sit on friday night because she is on nights that one and cannot swap.  A good idea because she will come to the house, and stay overnight, and be with Ipsy  so that should help.

Vin has gone off to Tesco this morning since he didn't go there yesterday as he is a bit off colour at the moment and waiting for a variety of medical appointments. The wheels of the NHS can grind quite slowly at times. Even getting an appointment with the GP is a trial at the moment as many have found.

Jessie is carrying on as normal and has a nice routine for herself, which starts with waking Vin up at an early hour for feeding, jane's Ipsy does that too and woke her up at halfpast one at the moment!!

Love this one. Vin and his cat!

November!

Already it is November, hasn't the year flown by already. Christmas stuff everywhere and the channels are already full of Christmas adverts. Halloween last night but we got no doorbell rings here. might be to do with the fact that it was raining most of the night and very blowy and cold too. Still the same this morning too.Extremely windystill this morning too.

Vin jumped out of bed this morning quite early because he heard a bump at the window, then he looked out and said somebody's cleaning our windows! Went down, waited till he had finished then opened the door to tell the chap it was the wrong house! Thus we got all our front windows cleaned for free this morning. Apparently he had realised anyway, but thanks anyway Mr Window cleaner.

Our Jane has had almost a week off from her work after doing some horrendous shifts four nights in a row then one day off then another four nights again! No wonder she now has a cold , should be back today but she says she couldn't face wearing a mask for an eight hour shift and who could blame her. Tomorrow she has a lady coming to cut Ipsy/s claws. That is quite a hard job with some caats none of them seem to like having it done. Trouble is when they get longer their claws catch up on things and clearly she doesn't want her new furniture damaged. 

Our Jessie wasn't bothered by Halloween, as long as the doorbell doesn't go off she is fine. For some reason she is terrified of the doorbell and will run and hide if it goes off. Even the ones on the television too make her sit up and take notice. 

Who's that ringing at the door?