Once a month I run a torture chamber thingy
Well not deliberately... silly
I give my Mum and now my Dad a Spa, vibrating bubbly foot bath in warm water, not painful at all.
Then
I rigorously rub in a lovely cream, that just happens to have pumas in it! This is the squirmy, uncomfortable bit. but it does not hurt me at all!!!
Then I snip and trim nails, and seldom see blood!
Then comes a soothing cool moisturising cream
Happy pink feet as soft as babies bums ( why do they say that!)
A bonus is that my hands are lovely and smooth.
Nae bother, and happy customers.... I think...
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
S-N
After a journey by car from the Borders my son and his wife are going to drive North to Kinlochbervie.We are in the middle of a big freeze and it sounds like they may have some difficulties. But they have to go! They have work on Monday, life must go on.
All I can do as a Mum is wait.... and expect a call to say they got home safe and sound.
They have sleeping bags, food and an ability to make hot drinks. There were no chains for tyres to be had in Glasgow or Stirling.
From the radio it sound as if we are in for some chilling winds.
Time to make another cuppa, and snuggle down in my fleecy blanket and enjoy my book.
I will post when the eagle has landed
All I can do as a Mum is wait.... and expect a call to say they got home safe and sound.
They have sleeping bags, food and an ability to make hot drinks. There were no chains for tyres to be had in Glasgow or Stirling.
From the radio it sound as if we are in for some chilling winds.
Time to make another cuppa, and snuggle down in my fleecy blanket and enjoy my book.
I will post when the eagle has landed
Thursday, January 7, 2010
A Real Personal Challenge
The Item below involves an aspect of sponsorship, So look out for the Just Giving Symbol on the right, and when we have this set up well post it on my Blog. I was bagging Munroe's when I had my accident and this is the most Northerly and one I always wanted to do.
BEN HOPE CHALLENGE E 27-29TH AUGUST 2010
The up to date news is that we now have booked the Tongue Youth Hostel for 16 places for the nights of Friday 27th and Saturday 28th. . We are now group members under Headway Glasgow.
Although the climb will be hard work it will lots of fun too, we can be flexible and nothing is set in stone. any suggestions and help are welcome, although as expedition organiser I am very happy to do all contact etc.
John will be the expedition leader and will be in charge of the walk. He is qualified and has been up Ben Hope before.
So far we have the idea of taking the train up to Lairg and as only 6 folk may need lifts we can think how this may be done logistically ?.
SYH could put a piece about us in their newsletter and we can tell Headway UK our plans too. We may ask TISO to be our main backer.
Although this personally means a lot and has a personal element,Im doing this because Headway has been a great support to me over the years and I want to give something back. All the money will be going to Headway Glasgow.
BEN HOPE CHALLENGE E 27-29TH AUGUST 2010
The up to date news is that we now have booked the Tongue Youth Hostel for 16 places for the nights of Friday 27th and Saturday 28th. . We are now group members under Headway Glasgow.
Although the climb will be hard work it will lots of fun too, we can be flexible and nothing is set in stone. any suggestions and help are welcome, although as expedition organiser I am very happy to do all contact etc.
John will be the expedition leader and will be in charge of the walk. He is qualified and has been up Ben Hope before.
So far we have the idea of taking the train up to Lairg and as only 6 folk may need lifts we can think how this may be done logistically ?.
SYH could put a piece about us in their newsletter and we can tell Headway UK our plans too. We may ask TISO to be our main backer.
Although this personally means a lot and has a personal element,Im doing this because Headway has been a great support to me over the years and I want to give something back. All the money will be going to Headway Glasgow.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
1/2 and 1/2
Back to a sort of routine, despite the winter freeze. so I spent most of the morning in Headway and we had a fundraising sub-group meeting, where people chipped in with all their ideas. People can be so creative and imaginative.
Then I played at being a secretary in GAP. Phoning, answering calls and taking notes.
We had to cancel our Christmas dinner and are trying to organise a January get together for everybody, with an Indian Carry Out and a surprise dip. Should be fun and something to look forward to.
Then I played at being a secretary in GAP. Phoning, answering calls and taking notes.
We had to cancel our Christmas dinner and are trying to organise a January get together for everybody, with an Indian Carry Out and a surprise dip. Should be fun and something to look forward to.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Solid, Slippy and Scenic
On my walk over the river Kelvin today and on towards Byres Road, I saw for the first time in years that the river was frozen over. You could still see the flow of the river going on under the ice ( which is quite remarkable) How does moving water ever freeze over?
The pavements on my route were very icy and everybody including the young students were walking slowly. I was very snugly wrapped up though, with hat, gloves and scarf, but it is so good to get out and enjoy some fresh air.
Bought some Mulled Wine in M&S as I have taken a real liking to a hot glass or two, and the Green Ginger Wine has to be recommended, its yummy, believe me.
The pavements on my route were very icy and everybody including the young students were walking slowly. I was very snugly wrapped up though, with hat, gloves and scarf, but it is so good to get out and enjoy some fresh air.
Bought some Mulled Wine in M&S as I have taken a real liking to a hot glass or two, and the Green Ginger Wine has to be recommended, its yummy, believe me.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
1 2 3 and Counting
Well I heard on the radio that we may have 10 more days of this cold snap. I remember heavy dumps of snow in previous years but not this sustained cold freezing icy weather. Our newly found extended family are experiencing heavy snow falls in England, I just hope they can enjoy snow ball fights, building snowmen and igloo's and sledging. Well you might as well get out there. I remember running out of dry gloves and putting old socks on and getting hot Ribina, but never the cold temperatures . I was having too much fun.
Our daughter flies back to the USA today.... but it was so good to be with so much of the family.
Now we go back to our normal routines of work and play this week, remember to smile and make all you see happy.
The news seems quite gloomy, but we wake to a way of life that is not perfect perhaps, but it can be joyous and free.
( sound a bit pretentious Eh!!)
Our daughter flies back to the USA today.... but it was so good to be with so much of the family.
Now we go back to our normal routines of work and play this week, remember to smile and make all you see happy.
The news seems quite gloomy, but we wake to a way of life that is not perfect perhaps, but it can be joyous and free.
( sound a bit pretentious Eh!!)
Friday, January 1, 2010
A New Decade
Happy New Year
Well I may have got my ABI last decade, but the years after 2010 will be about how much I can do , this year is a bit transitional and I am still to go through an operation, but I hope it will be the last.
I am going to get very fit
I am going to firm up my tum, and lose some body ( not facial ) fat
I hope to join the new Maryhill Leisure Centre
I hope to see GAP and Headway develop and survive this period stronger and more resilient to changes in the economy.
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