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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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 [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on Mar 25th 2025
As a volunteer I was allowed to see the mansion decked in all it’s glory the day before it opens for public viewing. Visitors are in for a treat.
Due circumstances beyond my control I did not have the opportunity to see the outdoor Christmas Trail as I had intended to do.
8 Comments CherryPie on Nov 29th 2024
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A Trip to Birmingham
Mum had an early appointment in the fracture clinic to assess progress on her broken arm. The appointment ran smoothly but as I suspected she needs to keep the plaster cast on for another couple of weeks. The doctor, a charming young man sat down next to mum when she was disappointed that the plaster [...]
17 Comments CherryPie on Jun 11th 2024
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The Easter Cross
As part of the Easter celebrations my local parish church erects a wooden cross and adorns it with flowers. This is done by the congregation just before the Easter morning service. I think it is a lovely idea and little children bring flowers to place on the Easter Cross. The Church ‘Flower Ladies’ help to [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Apr 7th 2015
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Two Angels
As part of the Easter celebrations my local parish church erects a wooden cross and adorns it with flowers. This is done by the congregation just before the Easter morning service. I think it is a lovely idea and little children bring flowers to place on the Easter Cross. The Church ‘Flower Ladies’ help [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Apr 21st 2014
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A Curious Incident…
On Saturday evening a good friend came round to visit. There was lots of chatting, board games and a demonstration of Japanese medical skills and the next thing I knew it was 4.30 in the morning!!
The result of this late night/early morning meant I was rather lethargic during Sunday morning. But I was forced to [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jan 7th 2013
