Monday, March 30, 2026
tansulosin
anima completely failed on me, and I had to go to the surgery to get a prescription started. I have no idea what the problem is, this time. I thought things had been sorted out. Obviously not.
M
Garden Jobs
Reminded that a year ago, or slightly less, we were contacted to see if we could provide some work for two young boys, as part of some overall activity in the community.
This was huge fun, and a repeat could happen. Watch this space
M
Jonathon ill again?
No sign of him around, despite work being done on the boot room roof. This is very unlike him.
Car is also not around, which is a bit surprising, as he would probably be the last person to drive it.
watch this space?
M
up rather early tomorrow in order to get to the urology department for 9.30.
I think that I should aim to get to opposite the library before 8.00.
I will need to pay for the fare to Pembury hospital, though this might be maxed out at 3 or 4 pounds. They should take cards, I hope.
I will be wearing my brand new shorts.
M
no peppermint
Hygenists paste was pretty tasteless. Or I have lost a sense of smell. Much better than the strong peppermint.
M
xl
Buying extra pair of gym shorts, so I can wear for Tuesdays urology session. Size is xl
Different colour?
M
tamsolosin
I need to reorder today. Will try anima
M
reset alarm clock
It has not reset automatically to the correct hour, after the clocks moved forward.
Will wait and see what happens.
Same with my watch.
M
hygenist finished
No problems. Never nice. A few stops when spray debris lands in very sensitive area and auto reacts with a cough. But totally normal.
I do wonder if the tartar is an evolutionary advantage for normal age hominids, and we are missing a trick here. In old age, different question.
Now for mr couter
M
Sunday, March 29, 2026
young helpers
Given the success last year, wonder if we will have more volunteers this year.
M
coffee capsules
Starting to run out.
I am liath to go back to the nespresso system of irdering. I am sure it was good. But it is over the top in all respects.
I will try waitrose decafe, and hope the platic is recycleable.
M
Anima
Trying anima again.
Seems to work going in with password, which is in the password file. Basically user name and a bit more.
Anima is however not able to do anything useful out of hours. Working after 8.00 mon to fri. Up to 4, i think.
Need to get more Tamsulosin
M
must retry anima
After lots of trouble, i must try anima again.
M
sports shorts
Will get a spare pair on Monday. Sports shop in precinct at far end, top level?
Size is XL
M
front bed
Outside the study, need a lot of weeding.
The clover and grass is rampant.
M
who turns plugs off?
Or maybe I don't switch them on.
Playroom has an extension system to join it to the main network. I cannot imagine how it gets switched off.
Will put something in its way
Maybe it is the flashing light that attracts attention.
M
Saturday, March 28, 2026
apple machine repair
Took the leads and machine to the repair shop at the ex-church.
Nice lot and clever. They ranout of time and a tool. Trying again next month.
My repaired lead is fine, and the connection on the machine works. Problem is probably next level down with a failed capacitor or resistor.
M
apps are getting nastier
My feeling is that apps are getting nastier, and more difficult to remove. It is a good thing to get an independent uninstaller as a last resort.
Keep it safe.
M
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Apple Mac machine moving to garage?
The screen was moved down for Jono and Katherine to use, and it seems sensible to join then rather than fight them.
M
occasional sighting of Jonathon
His car does not move, A cycle helmet is sometimes spotted. But basically an amazingly low profile.
Maybe too sedated to attempt much?
M
Trying out fives shorts as pants
My catheter can be uncomfortable, and I am always trying to improve it.
I used to try and restrict movement. But it occurred to me that I might be better doing the opposite. I am using my fives shorts which hang loose and always everything to hang freely.
A success so far..
M
Some updating on Microsoft machine
My automatic update program found a number of updates today.
I have to give it approval to actually do it.
M
windows in the smaller new building.
I spotted the first set of installed windows. They looked good, with a frame matching most of the older Edwardian properties.
Tiling has not yet started but cannot be long now.
M
knickers
M and S supplied me with 5 pairs today. Wonderful service. Could not have been bettered.
And I was able to pay with my Unilever birthday voucher as well.
All discretely wrapped in brown tissue paper.
M
another phone observation
If someone phones us up, while we are talking to someone else, then they are immediately given the various options to leave a message. This seems slightly harsh, but is the correct action. The caller is not told why.
The inference is normally that the line is already engaged, rather than not answering. It would be easy to think something is wrong.
M
phone issues
I thought something was wrong with my bedroom phone, but now I think that it is functioning as it is meant to.
If I picked up an old fashioned phone, while the phones were ringing, then I could not do anything with the modern handsets. I thought something would happen, like me joining the conversation. But actually the control is with the active line. Ie the old phone.
When more than one call could be made, you could open up a new line, but not joining an existing one.
So everything is consistent. One should only pick up the phone you intend to use.
M
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
moth traps
Will need to order another batch.
I noticed that there is a successful capture rate if you put the sticky card behind a pipe going into a radiator. I guess it is combination of heat, and carpet that does it. No need for plastic containers.
So ten will do ten rooms.
M
super fives dinner
Wonderful food in a rejuvinated restaurant.
M
fives changes
Seems as if Henry will off load a chunk of his fives tasks to a Russian teacher next year, when he takes up his boarding house headship.
Both are ardent christians.
dusting
Quite a slog. I just hope it is noticable.
Too much to do in one go. Maintenance should be done in lots of little bits.
M
dusting T's bedroom
Going to continue my dusting campaign with her bedroom. I think mostly the furniture and carpet.
M
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
next Tuesday at pembury
I will be going to a 9.30 session at the Pembury hospital Urology department. Hopefully I get a chance to pass the test and have the catheter removed.
Will need to pay for my bus fair as it is before 9 oclock for catching the bus.
M
fives dinner
going to watch the school versus the fives club this evening, followed by a meal, typically held in an local indian restaurant.
M
Monday, March 23, 2026
Scotney castle
went with Jono to the NT place and had a good long walk through mud, slopes and ice house. Then tea and cakes in the stables of the old house. very super.
M
must wash my hair
tiling started
The tile lift was working this am, and tiles appearing stacked on the roof.
I think we will see some big changes soon
Fab
M
just loaded lots of apps
All loads ran smoothly, and suggestions were sensible.
M
