Wednesday 6 October 2021

Wednesday

 Morning everyone.  It's looking promising out there right now - clearing skies and quite a strong breeze.  Yesterday was definitely a day of two halves.  The morning was gorgeous but then the clouds rolled in and the rain started just before two - when I left home for the dentist it was sunny but I needed my umbrella to go in.

Lewis turned up and we went down to the allotment.  He's quite happy to take on the work and we talked about  where and what.  He will build some raised beds too which sill be nice.  I'm hoping we can go back down today for him to measure up so he can cost it all out and give me a quote.

Then I pottered around at home for \a while.  Chris and Steve came across and he checked the tyres again.  They are fine.  Reassuring because I think that if there had been even a slow puncture, it would show is reduced tyre pressure.
They sent me the link to the gizmo he uses and I have ordered one, to arrive today.  If I can check regularly, it will be a peace of mind thing.  I've also ordered a set of those caps that Diane mentioned.  They're not too costly but will take a while to come.  Not to worry, I can wait.

Then it was off to the dentist.  While I was waiting (they let people wait inside now), someone I know turned up.  not exactly a friend, but one of the check out ladies at Morrisons that I always chat to and she also comes to SW when she can.  If our paths crossed more, I think we probably would become friends as we do get on well.
Anyway, she was having a similar thing so we had a good old chat about it and I stopped feeling nervous.  
All went well, the implant was perfect this time, it feels so comfortable and I not have to get used to not having to sort of clear the gum just there when I'm eating.  It's a habit after all this time.
We discussed the next procedure (there's another gap at the back and I asked about my lower front teeth which are very worn away.  Not until next year though, I've had enough for now.
Oh, and I paid the bill which, as almost always, was the most painful part really.  Good old Lump Sum!

The rest of the day was normal stuff.  Nice and gentle.  A parcel arrived and Cheryl will know what it was, me having admired her acquisitions the other day.  It's all her fault!   :-)

Today there's one set thing and a maybe.  I may be taking Lewis back to the allotment as mentioned above and it's personal training with Lindsey.  I'm looking forward to that.

Oh, and one other - I've found I'm waking up cold in the middle of the night, even with a blanket over the duvet which is a fairly lightweight one but very good quality (and worth every penny as it's still lovely, soft and un-lumpy.  I got it from John Lewis so I'm going online this morning to order a higher tog (do they still use tog measures for duvets?) one for winter.  Another ouchy thing but worth it.

Well, better go.  Duties call.  Have a great old day and stay safe and well.  xx

14 comments:

  1. Yes, togs are still in ..
    Glad all went well at the dentist, just wonder now whose implant you had the first time round.

    Clearing your gums made me chuckle. My Mother used to help out in a care home she lived next door to and she used to shudder when she thought about witnessing the people taking out their dentures after eating and licking them clean. Funniest thing was she ended up doing the same years later!!

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    1. lol - I guess it's just instinctive really. But yes, < shudder >.
      I have no idea whose I had the first time but it certainly wasn't mine!
      xx

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  2. I'm glad the dentist went OK
    Still raining here - Have a good day

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    1. Thanks, Sue, it did.
      It's sunny here and I'm not all that far away really. Maybe it will clear for you soon.
      xx

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  3. So pleased the dental work went OK we seem to be having the same weather here as you are but we are not far away as the crow flies

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    1. Pretty close, really. It's not warm but it is very pleasant.
      xx

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  4. Good to get the dentist over with and even better that the implant doesn't cause you any discomfort. We have a heavier tog duvet on our guest bed for when mum stayed with us and I was thinking of swapping it over for our lightweight one - given the rise in fuel bills this winter I expect we will not be keeping the house quite as warm as it has been!

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    1. Yes, it's worrying the way prices are rising, isn't it? I suppose it was inevitable given all the upheavals of the past tree or so years.
      xx

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  5. I'm glad things went well for you at the dentist and the implant feels comfortable for you now.
    Yes, I've also noticed a chill these last few evenings, so I've switched to using my brushed cotton bedding - much more cosy. X

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    1. That sounds cosy. Brushed cotton is lovely and warm.
      xx

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  6. Glad it went well for you at the dentist.

    Yes, it's still togs for duvets ... thank goodness. I've just bought a 10.5 one to be put on next time I change the bedding. in the meantime I have the summer weight one on (4.5) and my patchwork quilt on top for added warmth and weight. I once bought a 13 tog one but was overheating every night.

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  7. My ten one isn't keeping me warm with a blanket over the top so I'm hoping a 13 will.
    xx

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  8. It is always best to stay toasty warm in the winter. I find if I am too cold I can't sleep either.

    God bless.

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    1. Exactly, yes. Even if we're tired, it keeps us awake. I'm looking forward to it coming very much.
      xx

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