We spent the morning looking at temporary residential care options for my mum who has still not fully recovered from her recent bout of delirium. We have a winner but will check out a few other options before making a decision.
After our visits to care homes it was time for lunch. We hesitated only briefly [...]
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An Impromptu Lunch
8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 9th 2025
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Sunshine and Pâté
A couple of weeks ago Hodnet Hall Gardens opened its doors for the 2025 season. We had other plans on the first two Sunday’s that it was open, a Chesterfield overnighter and a small family gathering for mother’s day and my mum’s birthday.
Today was the perfect opportunity for our first visit of the year. The [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 6th 2025
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VE 80th Anniversary Challenge – Day Nine
A window of opportunity for an afternoon walk in the sunshine with plenty of opportunities to sit and ‘rest a while’.
4 Comments CherryPie on Mar 27th 2025
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VE 80th Anniversary Challenge – Day Seven
It was a low walking day today. I had a pampering session in the hairdressers followed by a late lunch.
The sunshine was calling me out for a walk but I resisted the urge and visited mum. She was in fine spirits when I arrived but shortly afterwards mum started to be unkind and nasty towards [...]
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VE 80th Anniversary Challenge – Day Six
Day six concluded my overnight mini adventure in chesterfield and beyond.
Comments Off CherryPie on Mar 24th 2025
Day five was the start of a mini overnight adventure…
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Day three of my challenge coincided with my afternoon volunteering in a local school helping children with reading.
The sunny afternoon inspired me to walk ‘the long way’ home. Along the way I encountered a wonderful piece of artwork that was not there when I last walked that pathway.
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 21st 2025
