Potential hazard

 Wednesday 30 June

Sometimes things just don’t turn out the way you expect!

That is what is happening to us a lot lately .  Last week I had to have a blood test for the cardiologist to look at.  Due to circumstances brought about, once again, by the language barrier we some times come up against it was all to late.

Never mind, I will phone the cardiologist and explain and see if I could change my appointment to save a wasted journey to Paphos.

No problem, got my new date.  What I didn’t realise was it was a day before Mr D had his appointment, again in Paphos.  Ok, why don’t you ring him and see if we can change it to the same day.

No reply on the phone so an email was duly sent.  No reply received so we carried on with plan B, which included taking one of our garden parasols back for a a replacement and, once again, plan a trip to the butcher.

On the day of my appointment Mr D received a reply agreeing to changing his appointment  to 5.30 on the same date as my appointment. A bit inconvenient but we would work it out.

At the  12th hour I contacted our dog sitter to see if by chance she was free.  No, I’m not surprised.  She is a gem and has to run a tight ship.

Ok, Daisy dog was duly walked and with fresh water and food in her house was quite comfy.

We set off for my appointment and arrived in plenty of time.  All good news from the doctor and at the same time she was able to issue a new repeat prescription for me for another matter.  I am in the middle of changing one of my doctors and can’t get to see the new one until December 1st.

This is all going very well, I thought.

We came out of the clinic and had loads of time before the next appointment, even with our trip to parasols shop and butchers, so we decided to get some lunch and a cold drink at a cafe we know near the immigration office.

We drove off and I was dropped off around the corner to the coffee shop and Mr D went off to park the car.

This is when the day got really bad.  I realised I had left my mask in the car and started to walk along to see if I could find where it was parked.  Mr D had said did I want to take my walking stick and I said no - big mistake.

I caught my toe on a cracked pavement and went FLYING flat on my face.  What a mess, having screamed for Martin a young man jumped out of his car to help and another man appeared from a house.  Martin thought I had been hit by the car.

Blood, lost a tooth (which had been loose for ages) could not get up, even with help, the mans wife arrived with water and kitchen roll to mop up.  I managed to turn to a sitting position and burnt my bum in the pavement.  Eventually they managed to get me to a standing position.  

The lady wanted to phone an ambulance but Mr D said it was ok he would drive me to the hospital.  We walked/staggering back to the car.  Thank god we decided not to go to Paphos hospital, which is on a par to a butchers shop, but phoned our doctor and they said go there and they would sort me out.

Also there was the sorting out of the other appointment which was done in a flash.  Sometimes I bless the health system here.

We got to our doctors clinic where the nurse cleaned and patched me up.  Not a pretty site. Above  right eye, under chin where my chain had stabbed me, lip where tooth had stuck in, two wrists which I hoped to god I had not broken them since I have osteoporosis , nose, check, big toe.  I think that about covers it.

The nurse was not happy about the chin in case it needed stitches so said she wanted us to return later to see the doctors.  We went backabout 8.30 and the doctor look. Four X rays later he decided knees were ok but i did have a hairline fracture on the left wrist.

I was bandaged up and sent home with instructions on dos and don’t s.

I woke up this morning having had a fairly good nights sleep, but a bit wobbly and sore.

Mr D had been awake much of the night so is having a well earned snooze.

Everything is on hold for the moment and look forward to feeling more like myself.

Oh, and the next Mr D says do you want to take your stick, the correct answer is YES!

Shopping trip and other things

 Sunday 27th June

Summer solstice has been and gone in a flash with the usual hooha over entry to Stonehenge.  I don’t really understand what it is about but would imagine it is similar to being locked out of church at Easter in Cyprus.

Summer arrived in our garden this week which called for me to take a dip (or two) in our pool.  Absolutely wonderful.  Got myself a new noodle and fit to go.

Speaking of new things I did get my long promised trip to a clothes shop in the village along the coast to us.  Latchi (Latsi) has a small harbour where men leave their toys, variety of small to quite substantial.  Also pleasure boats run tours but without holiday makers must have been hit hard .

Anyway, back to my shopping.  Kiki s has everything.  After a pleasant half an hour or so I came away with four outfits, a new purse and a super new leather belt for Mr D, who had been looking for one for ages.

This is the same shop where I bought my walking stick a couple of years ago, so it just goes to show I don’t have to rush down to Paphos for anything.

The dresses/outfits are just up my street. Cool, loose fitting, long line.  I am thrilled.

We had the opportunity of stopping off twice this week for the “cheeky  pint” in old haunts.  One place had moved premises and we were impressed with the ambiance of the new place.  Lots of space and a sea view.  Our waitress was friendly, happy to serve us and obviously enjoyed her job.  They also sell real ale, which Mr D is particularly partial to.  I can see another visit soon, but I don’t think either of us  want to go back to how we were prior to lock down with going out five days out of seven.  We actually enjoy being at home!

I managed to get Daisy dog booked in with her groomer, but she has to wait until July 20th!  Meanwhile we will have to keep going at home.  She is shedding her coat and will be much cooler after a proper groom.

Things are going well on the health front which makes life so much easier.

I continue to get odds and ends for the garden with grasses being the latest addition.  I have decided they need larger pots and will collect them in the next day or so.

Not quite sure what is happening with our local butcher, who was a big hit when he first opened.  Now there seems to be very little stock, no deli counter or any of the goodies he had before.  Even the mince beef does not look as dark and rich as before.  As a result we are going to revert to Kolios in Paphos for a really good range and the stay with the local supermarket for chicken and sausages.  

Meanwhile, the bakery next door to the butcher is expanding their business and virtually rebuilding the shop.  All very strange.  Time will tell.

I am very pleased with last month’s/this months viewing figures, which led me to thinking where do viewers come from and what do they think.  There is an option to leave a comment by going to the end of the blog and click on the no comment button. That will open up the space for you to leave your thoughts, or maybe just the town where you live.  All just for fun. 

And the next project will be ……

 Hi everyone,  it has been a little over a month since I blogged since May was fairly full on and jumps and downs,  but we are out of the woods now and staying positive about everything.

The garden now has a working irrigation system which has made a terrific difference and just in time for the hot weather.  The plants are already looking better but the cats can’t work out why they keep getting wet!

Well, I started this blog a few days ago when I was interrupted by runty cat - Jaz - who came hobling home crying and a front leg about twice its normal size!  Poor Jaz,  we got our rather old cat carrier but she did not want to get in it.  Finally wrapped her in a towel and got her secure, much to her loud complaining .  We got to the vet who said it was a fairly bad snake bite (the third one she has had).  After a couple of injections and armed with some antibiotics we made the journey home.

We decided we had to get a new carrier that we could be sure was secure.  

After a long, long sleep she was quite perky the next morning so no need for a return to vet.

So what with Daisy the dog having grass up her nose and ear infection, Mr D being poorly and recently being in hospital I think we have had our fair share of excitement.  Thank goodness Honey cat is ok and I just carry on as if it is all in a days work.

Plans for the next project in the garden are under way, which will be a small water feature as a memorial to my sister who passed away in 2018.

Irrigation now in place and working great, just adding and tweaking bits and bobs and sit back to enjoy.

The weather has been quite blowing the last week and it has delayed my first dip this year but Mr D has enjoyed several swims, much to the pets amusement.

My daughter recently moved into a larger flat and seems very happy with life, which is all any mum can ask for.  So hope she will be able to get out this year, if Johnson and his cronies can get their act together.

We ventured out for a fabulous lunch last week, first time in getting on for 18 months.  We went to a place called The Farmyard at Kathikas, where we were looked after by the lovely Valentina. So relaxing, good service, brilliant food.  Yummy.

Just going to get some fresh photos and hope you enjoyed the blog