2015 and It's Now or Never!

[Emmaline]

Evening Emm,

How'd the meatballs turn out?

I'm glad you didn't back down when you called the doctor on his rubbish.

I hope you have a lovely day today (it's already Tuesday) - I was up "face timing" with my sister who is in D.C. this week.

My meatballs are not done yet Mel. The preparing for and actually making of are often a rather drawn out affair as I have to wait until I have a day where the ole bones aren't aching too much as I can't stand for very long at a time. It has been known that ingredients have gone mouldy before that day has arrived!!... perhaps tomorrow?

Your as bad as me for eating the whole packet/box of 'naughty' food. That is why if I fancy something I only buy one now.

Food is never naughty in my book... just another blip to add to all the others and "another day tomorrow" is my motto Cg..

Morning Emm - well done on "dealing" with the doctor. It is ridiculous that he can make statements like that and then back out. He definitely needs some lessons in bedside manner. Forget the ice creams - they are history now

Doctor dealings is my forte.... :ignore: ... and def history to the icecreams.. and they were yummy!

Is the doctor the senior partner at the practice? If not I would report him to the senior partner.
If he is then I'd report him to someone like the BMA.
He should not be allowed to make these sort of statements.
Imagine if he's said that to someone who was less able to deal with it than you Emm.

I agree with you on the point that he should not make such statements and I would have reported it had he not shown some sort of acknowledgement of his misdemeanour. As to my ability to deal with it I firmly believe that the attacks I had were due to the added anxiety and sleeplessness that ensued after being told these things even taking into account that I had already been tested for a pacemaker back in 2006.
Reporting doctors or indeed anyone in the medical profession is a dicey thing as they can wield powers to ones discomfort. They may not hold the lordly position of years ago but their influence on happenings are quite wide. My sister, who was a theatre sister for many years, has shared tales of various surgeons and the like getting their own back, as it were, on patients who have ..in their words..crossed the line! I had reported a doctor some years back and eventually had to leave the practice as he made it so uncomfortable for me. Quite honestly, my trust in the profession as regards individuals is extremely limited.

 

[Emmaline]

Tuesday 25th February 2014

I was prescribed amitriptyline for the burning sensation in my hand which in the past when I have had it makes me into a spaced out zombie so I decided to take just a fraction of a tablet and even that made me sleep like a log for ages. Burning did subside but is gradually returning but I shall keep my doses for when it gets quite painful and unbearable.... just another thing to add to my list of infirmities! .. :sigh:

No meatballs made today as I had so much clearing up to do...Must get them made tomorrow before everything goes off.

Had one of those days where it seemed no matter what I ate the calories didn't seem to amount to much... funny that..and another day it's really difficult to keep to the set amount.
Totals: Cals 1184 Carbs 113

 

[Emmaline]

Not a good day yesterday... got up early and did lots of jobs before my home help arrived but then felt awful and had to go to bed about 6pm... think I did too much!
Today I am taking it a lot slower and am now in the process of making the meatballs. I always forget to prepare the breadcrumbs first which means getting out my food mill when I already have the processor and lots of other things around... VERY small kitchen is the problem!

 

[Emmaline]

Thursday 27th February 2014

Really pleased I've done the meatballs and just had 3 for my meal which were simply delish!
Here's my tiny kitchen and bowl of meatballs:

... (cooked I might add as they do look as if they are red and raw.)

Then I realised I had forgotten my podiatry appointment and my toenails are very, VERY long now... thought about taking a photo of them but they're too gross! ... Phoned a mobile clinic lady I used once before and she will be able to come on Monday so that's a relief!

Got my hospital apps sorted okay now. Had to phone again but the lady concerned was very nice and very helpful, which makes such a refreshing change.

Pm site still really painful and am a bit worried altho' I know my skin doesn't heal very well but I think I may well be just too anxious about it... still quite early days I suppose.

Good menus... totals: Cals 1214 Carbs 120

 

[MinnieMel]

Evening Em,

Tiny kitchen or massive food processor. That's an impressive machine you have there.

Your meatballs turned out nicely.

I forgot DD's dental appointment on Monday! I got her in this morning, though. So... You're not alone in the absent-minded thing.

I'm glad you got your appointment rebooked.

 

[mo53]

Hello Emmaline. I tried to get a message to you in the alphabet game. thank you so much for the message. I tried twice to reply but each time it woldnt send as it said you had your permitted 50 saved messages. Id never had a message before so was really excited. Your meatballs look realy tasty.

 

[Emmaline]

Evening Em,

Tiny kitchen or massive food processor. That's an impressive machine you have there.

Your meatballs turned out nicely.

I forgot DD's dental appointment on Monday! I got her in this morning, though. So... You're not alone in the absent-minded thing.

I'm glad you got your appointment rebooked.

The processor is quite big.. decided I would get one that does the whole caboodle at the time and it has been very great.

Hello Emmaline. I tried to get a message to you in the alphabet game. thank you so much for the message. I tried twice to reply but each time it woldnt send as it said you had your permitted 50 saved messages. Id never had a message before so was really excited. Your meatballs look realy tasty.

Message box cleared now Mo.. and thanks, the meatballs were delish!

Meatballs look yummy. :drool:

Thats what I'm going to make for dinner tomorrow night now.

Thanks Cg... hope they are "allowed" on your diet!?!

 

[Pommette]

Evening Emm - meatballs do look delish! I soooooo luve meatballs. We have then a lot with a tomato suce and pasta. Yummy!

I know what you mean about small kitchens. Our kitchen in the house is huge - and I love it.
It is my pride and joy of all the rooms in our "grotty" and ancient Spanish house.

Plus there's space you can't see "behind" the camera where we have a 6 person dining table, proper open fire plus TV area!

But at the apartment it is tiny and it drives me nuts :8855:

It's 4ft wide by 11 ft long! So cooking there is an absolute nightmare.
There is so little worktop space that everything has to be kept in a cupboard and they are sooooo full it's hard to find things.

 

[Emmaline]

Evening Emm - meatballs do look delish! I soooooo luve meatballs. We have then a lot with a tomato suce and pasta. Yummy!

I know what you mean about small kitchens. Our kitchen in the house is huge - and I love it.
It is my pride and joy of all the rooms in our "grotty" and ancient Spanish house.
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Plus there's space you can't see "behind" the camera where we have a 6 person dining table, proper open fire plus TV area!

But at the apartment it is tiny and it drives me nuts :8855:
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It's 4ft wide by 11 ft long! So cooking there is an absolute nightmare.
There is so little worktop space that everything has to be kept in a cupboard and they are sooooo full it's hard to find things.

Snap! with the worktop space...mine is 7ft by 8ft walls but with the added items of cupboards, split oven unit etc,. it is actually approx. 45" x 38" walk-in area... so you can only walk in turn round and walk out!

.. ..

Frustrating isn't the word sometimes but the fact is when I can't get around very well it's quite sufficient for my needs and I'm very glad I don't have far to go to get something to eat... my sitting room is literally just two steps along the hallway and then two steps to my chair!

Love your new kitchen.. absolutely fabulous!..very much like my DSandra's.. of which I have said on more than one occasion when I was staying there.. it's a mile to get a cup and then another mile to get a spoon and then another... you get my drift!

Glad you mentioned about having meatballs and pasta.. good idea that I shall have tonight.

 

[MinnieMel]

Afternoon Em,

What's the saying, "You don't have room to swing a cat". But it looks as if it as everything you'd need there.

 

[Pommette]

It's the lack of worktop space at the apartment that drives me nuts.
At one end there's about 2 ft for the kettle and teapot and about 4 ft at the other end that has the microwave and chopping board.

Our kitchen was actually well designed using the golden triangle principle. So everything is within 2 or 3 steps of each other.
Took a lot of thought in what is a huge room.

 

[Nelliduff]

Hi Emm

Hope you are feeling better and that you enjoyed the meatballs

 

[Emmaline]

It's the lack of worktop space at the apartment that drives me nuts.
At one end there's about 2 ft for the kettle and teapot and about 4 ft at the other end that has the microwave and chopping board.

Our kitchen was actually well designed using the golden triangle principle. So everything is with 2 or 3 steps of each other.
Took a lot of thought in what is a huge room.

I know exactly what you mean about space Bev. I handle it by letting everything pile up and even put bowls and cups etc on the window sill whilst I'm cooking and then have a blitz afterwards.
Brilliant idea of your layout in your kitchen.. well done.

Cute kitchen Emm.

Here is my dinner.

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Looking really yummy Cg...

Hi Emm

Hope you are feeling better and that you enjoyed the meatballs

Thanks Nelli. Much better today and the meatballs are really good. Made a quiche today and that turned out really delish as well. Seem to be regaining my cooking ability again. I guess the more one does the better it goes.

Friday 28th February 2014

Got up reasonably early today and very pleased that my pains are at a steady level.
I have two types of pain and thankfully they usually don't both occur together. One is where the effect is felt in my spine and left hip and I'm unable to do anything for 90% of the day and the other type is felt in both of my groins where it is hard to stand up at all altho' I can usually get things done at first but then it will get worse and worse until I can hardly stand at all.. like today.

Gardener was supposed to call this afternoon as I was going to have the side strip of the front garden done which is terribly over grown but I have some lovely little plants in there plus it's the only bit of garden I can see from up here. Needless to say he didn't turn up despite my advertising that I was willing to give a good rate of pay for the work I want done... :sigh:

Just glad that I had other things planned to do today anyway.. made a lovely Quiche Lorraine which was so good that I had a slice for my evening meal with some salad. Will have my meatballs that I kept back from the freezer, tomorrow with some pasta. Just have to make some custard now to have with a banana for supper... and that will be most of the soured milk used up..YAY!!

Totals so far: Cals 1334 Carbs 142

 

[MinnieMel]

Evening Em,

Food sounds lovey.

Sorry the gardener was a no show. That seems to happen a lot -- there must be more work than workers.

 

[moonwatcher]

That is so annoying about the gardener not turning up. Hopefully you can find someone else more reliable.

 

[Emmaline]

That is so annoying about the gardener not turning up. Hopefully you can find someone else more reliable.

Tbh.. I've gone off the idea after all... mostly 'cos I really hate waiting about for people.. very impatient me in my old age!

At one time I was going to have my bathroom done with a lot more tiling on the walls and have it beautifully decorated but then got fed up with trying to find someone to do it who wont charge an arm and a leg!

 

[Emmaline]

Emm have you looked on Streetlife for recommended people.
I use it when I need someone to do a small job.

Thanks for the suggestion Cg.. I'll give that a try.

Saturday 1st March 2014

Out to lunch today but I found that as soon as my meal arrived and I had a couple of mouthfuls I came over feeling quite bad so asked for a container to bring the rest home. Then when I got into my car I was okay and I do believe that I am getting a phobia and worrying about being taken ill again like before.
After a trip to Tesco when I bought amongst other things a pack of two egg custards ...which were very tasty and I ate them whilst sitting in the car... when I got home I just felt soo tired and had a very long snooze.

Despite my trip out I'm so fedup at the mo'... Hope tomorrow will be better.

 

[mo53]

Oh dear Emmaline Im so sorry your trip out did not go well. As you slept so long afterwards maybe you are sickening for something. Im glad you enjoyed the custards.

 

[MinnieMel]

Morning Em,

I hope you're feeling better today.

 

[Nelliduff]

Yoo Hoo missy, where are you ?

Hope you are feeling better today.