Hello From My Englishness

[newrandomperson]

I totally agree with them looking cuddly, God must have stubbed his toe the day he picked their teeth, everything else was were designed to hug. What kind of Scottish man are you if you can't run on ice Your weather, ice rinks and skiing should have prepared you well

I have mastered procrastination, well I will tomorrow ........ and my creativity has never been this low, I do envy people who live alone, when this 'isolation' actually means solitude. The only thing I can do on my own atm is over think and that's never good.

Maybe you'll get to see the Northern Lights, have you seen them before? They are sometimes visible in Scotland aren't they?

If I move to Plockton you'll know my lottery manifestation has been perfected

All the weather likes to do is get me wet and occasionally blown away should the fancy take it. Or tries to give me the look of a person suffering a large amount of dandruff when the snow hits. Which probably makes a rubbish Scotsman really

There are benefits of living alone but truthfully I kinda miss the hugs. Even when I am at the stage where I can see people in the flesh, go on socially distanced walks or share a drink or some food over a table I still miss that little moment of a tight hug. Basically I am a big softie, and at least if there was someone about they could be either the huggle buddy or cuddle surrogate depending on the designation they would like.

I have never seen the northern lights, that is on the big long travel bucket list along with half a dozen other things this pandemic appears to want to get in the way of. I have pyramids, great walls, lonely desserts and populated cities to get stuck into still.

Hopefully your overthinking has not been too bad yesterday, or today. I am just happy it is finally Friday and this week can be thrown over the shoulder and left well well alone. Viva le weekend, and all the fun that may bring. Or the sleep. Glorious sleep...

You know I have never been to Plockton? Possible heresy. Is it quite a nice place?

 

[Cherry_Brandy]

All the weather likes to do is get me wet and occasionally blown away should the fancy take it. Or tries to give me the look of a person suffering a large amount of dandruff when the snow hits. Which probably makes a rubbish Scotsman really

There are benefits of living alone but truthfully I kinda miss the hugs. Even when I am at the stage where I can see people in the flesh, go on socially distanced walks or share a drink or some food over a table I still miss that little moment of a tight hug. Basically I am a big softie, and at least if there was someone about they could be either the huggle buddy or cuddle surrogate depending on the designation they would like.

I have never seen the northern lights, that is on the big long travel bucket list along with half a dozen other things this pandemic appears to want to get in the way of. I have pyramids, great walls, lonely desserts and populated cities to get stuck into still.

Hopefully your overthinking has not been too bad yesterday, or today. I am just happy it is finally Friday and this week can be thrown over the shoulder and left well well alone. Viva le weekend, and all the fun that may bring. Or the sleep. Glorious sleep...

You know I have never been to Plockton? Possible heresy. Is it quite a nice place?

I was a surrogate cuddler once over. I went to college as a mature student and did a course with a very diverse range of students, mostly between 20 and 30 and a long way from home and parents, they missed their mum hugs so I stepped in for a year. Nothing like a good cuddle even if it is only a mum cuddle

I've got a lot on my bucket list too. Hopefully I'll live long enough to get through it and find a nutcase to do it with

Oh Plockton is beautiful, got a micro climate too, has palm trees and it's very arty. A little piece of heaven on earth

 

[newrandomperson]

I was a surrogate cuddler once over. I went to college as a mature student and did a course with a very diverse range of students, mostly between 20 and 30 and a long way from home and parents, they missed their mum hugs so I stepped in for a year. Nothing like a good cuddle even if it is only a mum cuddle

I've got a lot on my bucket list too. Hopefully I'll live long enough to get through it and find a nutcase to do it with

Oh Plockton is beautiful, got a micro climate too, has palm trees and it's very arty. A little piece of heaven on earth

If I could be a professional surrogate hugger I think I would love it. Sounds like you are pretty good at the old arm wrapping yourself, it can really make all the difference to someone at points. I think we all sometimes take that human moment of contact for granted, and when it is taken away from us we notice it all the more.

I suspect you will, to be honest I am always up for a mad adventure and I have always found that the crazier it sounds the more fun it can be.

Has any of my other UK compatriots been enjoying this ridiculously hot weather, or have we all been very British and thought this heat is just far far too hot for us?

 

[Todger65]

If I could be a professional surrogate hugger I think I would love it. Sounds like you are pretty good at the old arm wrapping yourself, it can really make all the difference to someone at points. I think we all sometimes take that human moment of contact for granted, and when it is taken away from us we notice it all the more.

I suspect you will, to be honest I am always up for a mad adventure and I have always found that the crazier it sounds the more fun it can be.

Has any of my other UK compatriots been enjoying this ridiculously hot weather, or have we all been very British and thought this heat is just far far too hot for us?

Much to hot for this old fart. Have been struggling to keep my son cool and hydrated. Have had fans pointed at him but have to avoid his face as he is an open mouth breather and if any wind hits his throat it can trigger a vomit.
As he is fed by a pump straight into his stomach, we are limited to how much liquid and how fast we can give it to him. He is having it pumped for almost 24 hours a day, which the medics don’t like. He should have regular breaks. The only alternative is a hospital admission for IV fluids, but that isn’t even under consideration with Covid still hanging around.

 

[Ironfan]

That sounds horrendous Todger, hope your son can get some relief from it soon.

Hug for you man.

 

[Todger65]

That sounds horrendous Todger, hope your son can get some relief from it soon.

Hug for you man.

Thanks,

It is worse this year as we have had to reduce the feed rate and give it over a longer time. We used to run at almost twice the rate last year then his body decided it couldn’t process it quick enough so after a hospital stay last October it was decided to slow things down.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

Sending big hugs, Todge. It’s got to be so frustrating to try and balance all the different facets of keeping your son comfortable. I hope that the heat breaks soon, so there will be one less challenge. I will keep you all in my thoughts.

 

[Todger65]

Sending big hugs, Todge. It’s got to be so frustrating to try and balance all the different facets of keeping your son comfortable. I hope that the heat breaks soon, so there will be one less challenge. I will keep you all in my thoughts.

Thank you beautiful, a bit cooler today and we are forecast thunderstorms from tonight until a Thursday. Hope that takes the heat away.

 

[newrandomperson]

Much to hot for this old fart. Have been struggling to keep my son cool and hydrated. Have had fans pointed at him but have to avoid his face as he is an open mouth breather and if any wind hits his throat it can trigger a vomit.
As he is fed by a pump straight into his stomach, we are limited to how much liquid and how fast we can give it to him. He is having it pumped for almost 24 hours a day, which the medics don’t like. He should have regular breaks. The only alternative is a hospital admission for IV fluids, but that isn’t even under consideration with Covid still hanging around.

So sorry to hear that, sounds like a really tough combination of things none of which are giving you a break at the moment. I hope that it starts to get easier for you soon, and that your son can get a break soon too.

 

[Polranny]

Much to hot for this old fart. Have been struggling to keep my son cool and hydrated. Have had fans pointed at him but have to avoid his face as he is an open mouth breather and if any wind hits his throat it can trigger a vomit.
As he is fed by a pump straight into his stomach, we are limited to how much liquid and how fast we can give it to him. He is having it pumped for almost 24 hours a day, which the medics don’t like. He should have regular breaks. The only alternative is a hospital admission for IV fluids, but that isn’t even under consideration with Covid still hanging around.

I wish I could do something to help. Thinking of you doesnt seem enough

 

[Todger65]

I wish I could do something to help. Thinking of you doesnt seem enough

So sorry to hear that, sounds like a really tough combination of things none of which are giving you a break at the moment. I hope that it starts to get easier for you soon, and that your son can get a break soon too.

Thanks Pol and NRP, we have it covered and have support. He has still attended his day centre throughout ( had an agreement with Health that he was no more at risk attending than staying home. Special provisions were made to minimise risk ) and we still get 4 nights respite every 28 days and only missed one at the end of March.

The only real difference is us not being able to take our short Sightseeing hotel breaks When he is away.

 

[newrandomperson]

Thanks Pol and NRP, we have it covered and have support. He has still attended his day centre throughout ( had an agreement with Health that he was no more at risk attending than staying home. Special provisions were made to minimise risk ) and we still get 4 nights respite every 28 days and only missed one at the end of March.

The only real difference is us not being able to take our short Sightseeing hotel breaks When he is away.

I am hoping the recent influx of the cold weather today is helping you mate.

I have to admit I am a pure sucker for a good old thunder storm, I was hoping that tonights would be proper harbinger of evil type big bangs and bigger sparks but it has all settled down into just a damp drizzle and drechtness. It is so very scottish, not quite enough to be impressive but definitely miserable enough that you would not want to be in it.

How is everyone doing at the start of this week, settling into it or already wondering why it feels so long?

 

[AngelicaS1780]

NRP ~ You would have enjoyed our weather late Monday afternoon. There was a tornado warning. One actually touched down about four miles from us in a city neighborhood on the lakefront. The wind and rain definitely felt like a harbinger of evil. We hunkered down in our guest bathroom, as it’s in the center of the apartment and has no windows. The power went out a couple of times, but came back on within a few minutes. After about 20 minutes, we got the all clear. Storms continued for a while, but much less intense. Although I do love a thunderstorm, I am happy to skip the tornadoes.

 

[Ironfan]

NRP ~ You would have enjoyed our weather late Monday afternoon. There was a tornado warning. One actually touched down about four miles from us in a city neighborhood on the lakefront. The wind and rain definitely felt like a harbinger of evil. We hunkered down in our guest bathroom, as it’s in the center of the apartment and has no windows. The power went out a couple of times, but came back on within a few minutes. After about 20 minutes, we got the all clear. Storms continued for a while, but much less intense. Although I do love a thunderstorm, I am happy to skip the tornadoes.

Glad everything's alright, I remember when I was in Charleston about four years ago, they had a massive storm there, I was watching TV when suddenly tornado warnings started to flash up on screen.

Haven't never experienced anything like it before. I carried watching TV.

 

[Wild_Honey_66]

Greetings, Brits and friends!



Angelica - We're overdue for a catch-up and that's my fault, so I thought I'd come hang out with you here.

Pol! I heard your 'God In The 21st Century.' So clever!

Cherry_Brandy, I really like your AV. Is it Klimt?

 

[Ironfan]

Greetings, Brits and friends!



Angelica - We're overdue for a catch-up and that's my fault, so I thought I'd come hang out with you here.

Pol! I heard your 'God In The 21st Century.' So clever!

Cherry_Brandy, I really like your AV. Is it Klimt?

Morning Honey, greetings.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

Greetings, Brits and friends!
Angelica - We're overdue for a catch-up and that's my fault, so I thought I'd come hang out with you here.
Pol! I heard your 'God In The 21st Century.' So clever!
Cherry_Brandy, I really like your AV. Is it Klimt?

Hello gorgeous friend! We definitely are overdue. I love that you popped in over here. For me, there hasn't been much new going on. A massive outbreak of looting across the city overnight Sunday. A small tornado on Monday. Increasing Covid cases. End of days, perhaps?

 

[Todger65]

I am hoping the recent influx of the cold weather today is helping you mate.

I have to admit I am a pure sucker for a good old thunder storm, I was hoping that tonights would be proper harbinger of evil type big bangs and bigger sparks but it has all settled down into just a damp drizzle and drechtness. It is so very scottish, not quite enough to be impressive but definitely miserable enough that you would not want to be in it.

How is everyone doing at the start of this week, settling into it or already wondering why it feels so long?

No let up at all here, still over 30 and no lower than 28 at night. Saw one flash of lightening last night but well in the distance to the south. We had 2 minutes of light rain yesterday morning but the ground never got wet, it evaporated instantly.

 

[Cherry_Brandy]

Greetings, Brits and friends!



Angelica - We're overdue for a catch-up and that's my fault, so I thought I'd come hang out with you here.

Pol! I heard your 'God In The 21st Century.' So clever!

Cherry_Brandy, I really like your AV. Is it Klimt?

Hi Honey, nice to meet you. Yes, it is indeed Klimt, love his art.

 

[Wild_Honey_66]

Morning Honey, greetings.

Afternoon, hello!

Hello gorgeous friend! We definitely are overdue. I love that you popped in over here. For me, there hasn't been much new going on. A massive outbreak of looting across the city overnight Sunday. A small tornado on Monday. Increasing Covid cases. End of days, perhaps?

Good to see you, too!

Blech. Sounds awful. I'm ready for the end of COVID days!

We've got our usual blistering heat here, in fact one of my kids is currently recovering from actual heat exhaustion, despite the fact he's been inside all day.

Hi Honey, nice to meet you. Yes, it is indeed Klimt, love his art.

Nice to meet you, too. You've got great taste!

 

[Todger65]

Whoo Hooo, we have some rain and the temperature has dropped, we can breathe again.

 

[Cherry_Brandy]

Whoo Hooo, we have some rain and the temperature has dropped, we can breathe again.

Can you blow it to Herts please? Temp has dropped but very humid and could definitely do with a heavy downpour.

Good to hear you have some relief from it where you are.

 

[Ironfan]

Can you blow it to Herts please? Temp has dropped but very humid and could definitely do with a heavy downpour.

Good to hear you have some relief from it where you are.

Just had my allocated'yard'time here during my quarantine and it hit 40 degrees with 70 odd % humidity, just not funny

 

[Todger65]

Can you blow it to Herts please? Temp has dropped but very humid and could definitely do with a heavy downpour.

Good to hear you have some relief from it where you are.

I’m only a county up from you, but unfortunately it was moving north east from here.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

We've got our usual blistering heat here, in fact one of my kids is currently recovering from actual heat exhaustion, despite the fact he's been inside all day.

Oh my word, Honey. I hope he recovered quickly, and that some less sweltering temps are on the way.

Whoo Hooo, we have some rain and the temperature has dropped, we can breathe again.

So glad to hear it. One less issue to balance in keeping your son comfortable.

Just had my allocated'yard'time here during my quarantine and it hit 40 degrees with 70 odd % humidity, just not funny

For a second there, I forgot where I was and thought, “Oh, that’s a bit chilly.”
Yikes! Those numbers yield a heat index of 161F/72C. That is incomprehensible to me. Please don’t spontaneously combust.