Friday, February 06, 2026
paying by card
Seems that paying by tapping a card on a small payment device does depend on a wireless connection, from device to the internet.
At the care home the signal failed. And it was difficult to pay by cash.
At home it has never been a problem.
Once it's panicked, all cards are deemed dead unless you have a code, but I suspect that it may be more complicated.
M
Thursday, February 05, 2026
repercussions of recovery
Clearly not remembering one illness is helpful when you have recovered. You have no memories to worry about.
But for some close to you, when you were ill, they used up lots of energy etc, keeping a brave face etc. It is vital to them to show some strength. But when you get better, the dam can break and all the accumulated fears and worries can be an emotional ticking bomb. As you recover, they may be the ones that need the most support.
M
lunch at home
It really is surprising how little food is served up or eaten at the care homes.
Now often this is because the residents are not active physically or mentally. They basically don't need much. But their reserves seem to be very low as well.
Difficult to know what to do. Other than to make sure they cater for the odd exception.
You could weigh them and put the charts up for family to see. Have more meals, over a longer time period, though zoe would consider unhealthy.
Best is probably to make them hungry, with some compulsary exercise regimes. Rewards for using up energy.
M
at home
Back in Somerville gardens, and going to spend the night here as a trial. Got my pills for tomorrow morning.
It is wonderful having a speedy internet, with few if any problems.
Paid the taxi with a visa card. No problems.
M
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
modern cars
I was driven in two cars today, both very new.
I was amazed how big they seemed. And one was a mini. The other was a Merc, and felt about the same size. The insides were almost unrecognisable to me, and very flashy.
All rather grotesque
M
got asked by a young master what I was doing in the quad.
It was as if I was trespassing, and certainly should not be using a school toilet.
I was rather taken back, and explained that I had been coaching fives there for over twenty years.
Given his age, he might be just have been one of the novi when I started. Silly twat.
M
big floods on the park
I thought the days of flooding in the Tonbridge park were over. But today there were sheets of water on the land near the river.
The town itself was dry, but it shows that there could be trouble coming again.
M
Forgot the Tonbridge schedule
For some strange reason I thought the boys played their ladder games on Thursdays, thereby making wednesday and Friday training days. Tuesdays were not training days, as I would remember being exhausted if it was so.
But of course it is Tuesdays that is the ladder day.
Silly me. Anyway I had a restful time today watching the military mess around. One of the instructors was an attractive young lady, in uniform. Wonderful how things change.
M
taking a taxi
It really is yonks since I took a taxi. What with a car, free buses and lifts with friends, I find it difficult to remember when I last took a taxi.
Back then taxi drivers probably preferred to take cash, as it made handling tips easier.
But now I guess it is the reverse.
What with 6 months out of circulation, with cards I hardly recognise, and no understanding of cabby's behaviour, I feel very exposed.
M
passed on the river plate trophy
Left the trophy with the porters etc to give to Henry.
Rather glad to not have it any longer.
I am proud of rescuing it, and identifying it. But it needs to do some work for its living.
Not worried what they call it.
My biggest thrill was coaching fives players for twenty odd years.
M
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
fives things
Monday, February 02, 2026
probably no laundry at weekends
Sunday, February 01, 2026
cleared car
Quite an effort.
Lots of condensation inside the car. Needs a good blow through. Front left back right. Dificult to leave windows open, but one might leave the heater/demister controls open at max.
M
securing browsers
Various bits of software now can get a foothold into browsers. It is best to lock the browsers down as much as you can.
It is really a pain when these creeps get a foothold
M
taxi day
Going to hail my first taxi here, taking me for a visit home.
M
Saturday, January 31, 2026
nice walk
Starting at the home, went down through their garden, getting finally to an iron fence and a meadow there sloping down quite steeply to a stream. It looks as if following the stream down to the left you get to the road into Speldhurst. You can get to the road, cross the stream and get back into fields the other side of the stream.
Must try and find out where the bus stops are, and pavements.
M
weekend breakfast
Seems to be somewhat later, and maybe mostly in bed.
I am still only one in dining room
M
jays. magpies, crows
testing if on line
M
