Eternal Refuge

Sorry I didn't get the photos posted on Monday. Claire had been working at a different location and so she popped in to see me on her way home after lunch ... and sat & chatted ... and didn't leave until she realised Tim would have been home before her! She is lucky that she does have sone flexi-time.

So, sorry ... but it was nice to catch up with her.

Work went well Tuesday & Wednesday. Everyone was in a good mood, which makes like so much easier.

On Tuesday I had a check-up with the fracture clinic. And after multiple x-rays, and a long chat with the consultant I have the all-clear. He was more than happy to see me, due to the type of fracture it was. When he examined me he said that I still have some inflammation in the surrounding ligaments, but as I now know it is safe to not wear the splint it does mean I can begin to get full mobility back.

So as I said on Monday I was going to post the photos of my visit to Lytes Cary with Brenda ....










( And the tour continues )

And here we are ... friends, as well as sisters-in-law.




Right now I must get on.

I haven't wprked today but been out shopping as I am meeting Toni tomorrow and it's Pete's birthday.  I also have washing on the line, and am hoping to get one of the cupboards of my bedroom sorted as well.

A day off .... but not a lazy day.

Before I do all that  ...





International Day of Light - promoting how light is used in science, art, education, and sustainable development and the benefits of light. Do you have good natural light in your home - which rooms get the best sunlight?
My rooms aren't too bad ... although Spring & Autumn I spend a lot of my spare time in my conservatory, so that is lovely.
Sadly my lounge, which ha a large window, faces north ... so come winter it is darker & cooler!




Right. let's get this posted.

Today is a Saturday ... and the sun is shining. That somehow feels very wrong!!!! However it is lovely - I have 2 loads of washing on the line, hav walked to the shop to pick up a few things (and bumped into a a friend, so good to catch up with him.

Yesterday was busy as I was doing a half day of training for a job that I am doing over the next few weeks. ironically, for all that it annoyed me, I shall be working in a different hospital (but also very close to me) to register Bank Staff who are transferring to the national company I now work for. So the positive is that I am able to geta a few days of work ... the irony is that I hated the whole system, and now I will be doing this!!! So I am working a full day on Monday.

As you already know my plans got changed for today ... and I had thought that I would drive to Paignton as the daughter of a friend from the Church I used to go to, is being baptised. However I have decided to rest my wrist with computer work yesterday & Monday, and have a long drive ahead on Thursday, so thought I would let the arm (& ribs) rest today instead.

So, I shall also sign off here ... but as I will be busy Monday, then -



12. Created in 1996 - The Day of Silence was created to support LGBTQ youth who were consistently silenced and ignored by parents and administrators. Yearly, millions participate by staying silent for the duration of their day - communicating only with the written word, representing the silencing of LGBTQ students. Have you ever participated in this?
Didn't know this day existed.

13. International Plant Appreciation Day. Do you have houseplants? Do they thrive?
I have 6 - 8 plants ... but whether they survive or not is more luck than judgement.

14. A day to look up at the sky - do you have many planes flying over your home? Is it noisy or can you live with it?
Occasionally ... depending on the wind direction (I am about 5 miles from an airport)
We also get quite a few helicopters on their way to A&E

15. It's World Art day, and also the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci (1452) - do you have a favourite artist or sculpture whose work you would love to own?
I have quite a few of Mum's pieces, which I love
I would love to own a Canaletto of Venice.




Right, see you Tuesday x

Yes, another week starts ... which means another week has gone!  as it is my month to pick some themes over at photo_scavenger I really am noticing the passing of time.

I had a good weekend - although didn't make it out to Church.  I slept through my alarm, and have realised that I obviously needed the rest.  I watched Songs of Praise on the BBC, and had some great old hymns, so that was a nice way to spend time "at Church".

Sadly I had to work in the afternoon, although it ended up being a nice shift ... I even managed to watch the final of LegoMasters New Zealiand, while speaking to people as needed.  There were 3 finalists, and as ever, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"  ... my "vote" went in the reverse order.  The one chosen as #3 was my number 1.  However all 3 were stunning builds.

I am hoping that it is going to stop raining at some point as I would like a slow walk.  sadly as I was leaving work yesterday I twisted awkardly to turn off the heater and flared up my cracked rib ... still at least I am fairly positive that the wrist is, and will, heal.

I want to get the final set of Egypt photos up, so you don't have to avoid my posts if you are not travel-orientated.  However I warn you now that it will be a large post, as they are 2 amazing temples (or, maybe I shall post individually ... I shall see how it goes)

But before I do that -



Pablo Picasso died on this day in 1973 at the age of 91. Have you ever seen a Picasso artwork in real life?
Not that I am aware of.



Right, let's get sorted x

... Yesterday I had a totally lazy day and feel more relaxed.

For those who don't know, the bone that I am waiting to have re-xrayed is quite small,  ut the one bone in the body that doesn't always heal.  When I was training to be an osteopath it was drummed into us that if we ever suspected this fracture we were to send the patient straight to hospital.  When I was in A&E on Sunday I found that 1 in 500 (or sometimes more) will need surgery.

So, all in all, it was a shock when I fell ... but with alazy day am feeling more relaxed.

The good news is that as I am in a splint I was able to remove it for a shower this morning.  My hand is pretty coloured, but I am able to move my thumb a bit, so hopefully it will heal without surgery needed.

So, as I said, more positive.

The other good side is that although it's my right hand, when I worked as an osteopath, I worked mostly left handed, so things are going to e OK for most things.  (I will really test that in a moment as I am going to try and make a couple more icons, using my mouse left-handed ... so will report back tomorrow!!)

But, let's catch up with the questions I am missing -




30. Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., usually on the last Saturday of March. Will you be joining in?
Well as I usually only have the one light on, in whatever room I am in, it will be odd to sit in the dark for an hour

31. World Backup Day - have you ever forgotten to back something up and lost it all? Do you back up your data regularly?
My computer has a cloud-backup that is automatic.

1. Debbie Reynolds was born on this day in 1932 - have you ever seen any of her movies or TV shows? Do you have a favourite?
I do like her films. I suppose "Singing in the Rain" is a classic of hers that I do like

2. National Ferret Day - ferrets are often kept as pets, do you know anyone who has one? Would you keep a ferret?
No, and no!!


And, I can even catch up with the photos -

Saturday ... I was able to get a lot of my back garden tidied and sorted


Sunday - after my fall, we still all went on the walk ... this is Nick & Brenda's dog, Ollie


Monday ... well, maybe I shouldn't feel sorry for myself, as these were my collection ready to eat




Right, I will try & catch up with you all, and past messages.

Well, I have posted 3 lots of photos from Northern Ireland ... and have more to post.  So want to get at least one more set done today.

I had some treatment this morning, on my leg.  I don't think I have said, but while I was away I did one of those "almost slips" that you do on slippery surfaces ... to say my bad leg wasn't happy with me is certainly an under-statement.  Abby caused me more pain .... but in this case it's all in a good cause!  One of the things she did was to stretch my upper leg muscles, as well ... and the good news is that even though I am now 62 my knee mobility is really good.  Mum really should have had knee replacements, so maybe that won't be something I will need long term ... see, there's always a positive.

Now I am going to spend some time on the computer, but also want to make some biscuits later ... can't decide if to do "Gingerbread Men/Stars" or peanut ones.



20 –Fried Rice Day AND Pepperoni Pizza Day: September 20 is both Fried Rice Day and Pepperoni Pizza Day. Which do you prefer? Do you make your own fried rice and/or pizza, or is it take-out only?
I like both of them, but I only do take-away for them both. I will admit I am also not a great fan of pizza from a supermarket, much prefer "Pizza Hut" ... and that will be one of my meals when I go up to London in November!



Right, let's try and get some more photos done x

Today is World Giraffe Day a rarely mentioned endangered species ... but an animal I have always loved. So, as I head into work soon I have giraffe earings, necklace and a ring ... some of my smaller sized 'raffes I have around the house.

I sadly don't have time to actually spend time here, including sharing photos of my lovely walk with Christine on Monday, as I have a treatment booked soon for my ongoing leg injury ... and then snatch lunch before work.

But I will try and catch up tomorrow, as I don't have a "missing" space in my actual time off work.

But, before I go -



21 – World Music Day: How important is music in your life? Do you play any musical instruments, or are you part of a choir or other vocal group? Have you ever been in a band (rock or school or other)?
Anyone who has known me some years will know that I used to love being in an orchestra ... I do love most classical music. Not modern stuff, and not particularly pre 1700, but give me something by Beethoven and I will be there.
I do love music of the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and much of the 70's ... withodd pieces since then but .... The only actual gigs I have been to are of James, and of his band, Ghost of the Robot.



Right, torture, ummmm treatment here I come

But am seeing my sports masseur later .... hopefully a general massage, as well as some work on my injured leg, which is certainly very sore at present.

I have also had my annual thyroxine blood tests, so should get those results in a day or two.  So I have a bandage on my elbow, as well as one or a finger (where it lost a battle with a tin can) ... so all in all I am certainly falling apart at present.

I managed to basically get my conservatory cleaned, so that was a positive day ... now in spare moments I have some ironing to do, and tea to make to take to work with me.  So there's plenty to keep me out of mischief today.

Hope you are all having a fun day ... but before I go off pottering ...


10 – Stay Up All Night Night: When was the last time you stayed up all (or most of) the night on purpose (e.g. not because you were tending to an ill child or suffering from insomnia)?
Easy, easy, easy answer - September 16th - 17th 2022 ... and here is the proof (that's me bottom right walking towards the camera)





Right, let's get going - have a fun day, will catch up tomorrow x

Well I have voted, made some biscuits ... and now here before heading off to work again.

My leg is sore, but healing.  I somehow managed to do a partial tear of a muscle overnight, which is where I was hopping so badly yesterday ... it must have been a good(/bad) dream, or something!  My osteopath just laughed as he said he remembered me last year that I have managed to injure myself in odd ways in the past!

So I must get some lunch organised ... sorry that I am really going to be MIA over all, as I am working full time tomorrow, and then on Coronation Day I have more baking to do before getting to T&C's early, so that will be a long day as well.  Hopefully I will have 5 mins to say Hi, before the day takes over ... but if not, I will see you Monday.

As I am hoping to pop in Saturday I shall just do the 2 days ...


4 – Petite and Proud Day: Petite is used to describe a person about or under 162 cm / 5'4". Are you petite? Do you think petite women maybe have an easier time of it than short men? Would you (or have you) dated someone shorter than you?
I am "average" at 5'6"(ish) ... although compared with Harry Dresden I am short!

5 – Space Day: Ever wondered what lies beyond our skies? Do you think we'll ever have permanent human settlements on the moon, or on Mars?
I love sci fi ... but I think in reality it probably won't happen.



Right, let's get on x

... Although this week the washing is up on my indoor airer. I am lucky with a 3 story house so have an airer to hang over the stairwell which means they dry fairly quickly, and still smell fresh (& no electric for a tumble drier).

I realised over the weekend that I forgot an addition to my daily meme question about the history/age of our names. Deborah was early early history, my surname early 17th century ... but the nickname was the early 1990's ... Debris is such an appropriate name for me, especially seeing as the question was on Friday when I had bumps and bruises everywhere!

Weekend shifts went well. In fact I am so thankful that I wasn't on duty on the reverse shifts as Mel who did the other 2 shifts had a couple of heart-attack patients arrive at the entrance rather than A&E ... and sadly one was a baby, who even sadder passed away. We all "talk" about the possibilities, but I don't suppose you can ever come to terms with it. Well maybe it shows we are still human if we find it hard to come to terms with such events.

Now I have a couple of days off. I had aimed to go to see Auntie Joyce to see if she had made any decisions, but seeing as the knee and wrists still ache I had cancelled the trip. On the bad side that means I have no excuse not to clean out that large kitchen cupboard.

Still I am sure I can think of some great excuses! After all I do want to have a walk, and am running low on milk so need to get that anyway. Since my trip to Turkey I do like black tea ... but drink it weak that way, and much prefer strong "builder's" tea with milk.

So ... let's get on ...



6 – Start of the British Pie Week! What is your favourite savoury pie? How about your favourite sweet pie? Is a pasty lid on top of a casserole really a pie?
Mum used to make the most amazing chicken pie. I used to watch her do it at least every other week, and can't remember what she did. And, guess whta, I never got her to write down what she added.
She also made a raspberry pie (as well as apple) to die for ... Dad's favourite.
Most of her fruit pies had a "empty" bottom, but still had pastry sides and top ... her chicken one had a top & bottom.
Now having typed that it makes me wish for a slice of both those pies again.


Right now I am hungry! I shall get myself a cup of tea before I do anything else. I am trying to be a good girl this week, as over the weekend I end up having quite a few biscuits, so I am sure the calories were a bit high!

So, will catch up with you soon x

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus

Hope that you are all having a good day

So far mine is going OK ... I have done some shopping, and had some treatment on my ongoing leg injury. Overall it is doing better ... and will probably do even better if I actually did the exercises on a more regular basis!

I aim to have a fairly lazy afternoon as I am working this evening - so will catch up with you all tomorrow (promise).  I am feeling a lot better (thanks), but don't want to push myself.

Before I finish here, thought I would share some icons that I have made for competitions over on DW. As ever, they are snaggable, and the credits are available over at my icon journal - d4s_icons

These first 2 sets are for Itsabattlefield


Small Battle : 4, and the theme of  GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Colour - I love bright colours
Animal - Jiffy
Hobby - I love travel
Actor - James Marsters
TV - BtVS

  


Small Battle : 5, and the theme of B&W



These 2 sets are for Your_Favourites


Round 165 - Favouriet play

One of my favourite plays (despite having to actually study it at school!), is The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wikde ... and my favourite version of the play is the 1952 version -




Round 166 - Favourite Villain

Well anyone who has seen the film Batman Forever must pick The Riddler as a great villain. The other images are of Servalan, and is the villain in the 1980's BBC series Blakes 7 (the first show I got involved in fandom)




So, lets just answer todays question then be lazy -


1 – World Compliment day: Do you think there is still a place in the modern world for unsolicited compliments?
Where I work we get loads of complaints ... so it is nice when people actual say thanks ... and that we are doing a good job.


Right - lets get on x