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@crikeys

Reluctantly retired, living in Northumberland and spending my days gardening, doing crochet, knitting, cooking, art and generally mithering about stuff.

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The wood at the end of my road has red squirrels, it was always a pleasure to see them.

10.03.2026 10:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trouble is I keep leaving them around and then need glasses to find them ๐Ÿ˜

10.03.2026 08:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, you too x

10.03.2026 08:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If it were me I'd be inclined to send a nice hamper type thing, appropriate to her needs, and a card and leave it at that.

10.03.2026 08:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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10.03.2026 06:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 38 ๐Ÿ” 25 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I really love this, it's beautiful and I love the colours ๐Ÿ˜

10.03.2026 08:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Morning Sue, it's blue sky here. Hope your day goes well x

10.03.2026 08:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Grass, shrubs, trees and greenhouse against a blue sky

Grass, shrubs, trees and greenhouse against a blue sky

Happy Tuesday. My view today.

I'm starting to be able to see the trees, and can watch tv but can't read the subtitles. I'm walking round with 3 pairs of specs, plain sunglasses, my original specs with the left lens removed and reading specs with the right lens removed ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿ™„

10.03.2026 08:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No idea, no-one suggested that.

08.03.2026 23:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I couldn't agree more.

I can't see well enough to put the drops in so am having to rely on my ex coming here 3x a day which really isn't ideal.

08.03.2026 23:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It most definitely helps to feel heard, and in my lonely life that matters a lot x

08.03.2026 22:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Apparently they're saints, but I'd say differently. Lying about how you suffer helps no-one in the end.

08.03.2026 21:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I couldn't agree more. Proper convalescence even from viral infections like flu is ignored, yet it's well known that this can cause ME, and with covid, long covid. In the past convalescence from TB could take up to a year, hence the "No Spitting" signs on buses in my youth.

08.03.2026 21:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh I most definitely need that.

Could I have a latte and an almond croissant for breakfast, followed by a gentle foot massage, just to start the day properly ๐Ÿ˜

08.03.2026 21:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well hopefully my moans help someone else in the future in a similar position x

08.03.2026 21:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Give me gin for breakfast and it's done ๐Ÿคฃ

08.03.2026 21:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Exactly! Plus what's wrong with the actual truth?

Wish someone had told me this is what it's like plus told me you need to wear sunglasses inside all day, and don't even think of chopping veg if your knife skills are dodgy anyway ๐Ÿ™„

08.03.2026 21:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If I survive the boredom! ๐Ÿ™„

08.03.2026 20:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know. I'm just so bored! Just tried redesigning my studio and can't see the pencil marks. It's frustrating and doubly worse being on my own, it's soul destroying.

08.03.2026 20:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm realising that I'm never going to be one of those people, about whom, others say, she bore it all without complaint ๐Ÿ™„

08.03.2026 20:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 16 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As the cloudiness clears the brightness and whiteness of the light makes me realise my sight has been affected for far more than a year

I just wish this new lens would focus properly. And I'm sick of wearing dark glasses all the time. I feel like some weird 70s film star or Princess Margaret

08.03.2026 20:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes I agree. Her instructions are great for randomising the colours which can be quite difficult, but I just designate my own range of colours.

08.03.2026 12:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've made the canalboat blanket and variations of that a number of times but always with my own colours.

08.03.2026 11:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That looks delicious, happy birthday ๐ŸŽ‚ ๐Ÿฅณ ๐ŸŽ‰

08.03.2026 11:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm showered and hair is washed ๐ŸŽ‰
All was fine once I worked out that I had to cut the waterproof seal round the nose so that I could breathe ๐Ÿ˜

08.03.2026 11:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It sounds wonderful, I'd be in there all the time

08.03.2026 10:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sadly I haven't a bath here, but the goggles should work fine x

08.03.2026 10:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've just found mine x

08.03.2026 10:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've just found mine so thankfully I can get my hair washed too x

08.03.2026 10:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Blue framed snorkeling goggles

Blue framed snorkeling goggles

Found them! Very dusty so need a good wash but they were pricey prescription ones i got 20 years ago so should do the job.
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08.03.2026 10:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0