Saturday, 13 June 2026

Mixed Up Saturday

 


Good Saturday Morning Ladies, 

What are you all up to this weekend?  We are busy doing holiday prep,  making lists, packing what bits we can.  

I have to do:

Medical bag, which has all of my medication,  plus the usual bits you take on holiday,  I have always taken Anthisan for insect bites and a pen that is pure ammonia I think, it works great for getting relief from mosquito bites etc.  Both of these things are purely because my Mum used to take the same when we were children,(not that they ever went abroad).  Then I always take Imodium, paracetamol, Ibuprofen and a medical kit that has all plasters, dressings etc. Oh and a tiny pot of Sudocrem. 

Overnight Bag, which has everything we need for three days on the road.  I have a bag that I put toiletries etc in and enough medication for those 3 days. 

Then we have clothes,  Paul and I share a big holdall, Paul would be happy with a carrier bag though 🤣😂.  

We take some food basics, cereal etc as the supermarkets in Spain (where we go) have mostly naff cereals like Coco pops,  all very sweet!   We also take a couple of decent knives, jug, good frying pan (as theirs are rubbish), chopping board as they only have wood ones and it freaks me out that people could have chopped raw meat on it as it's the only one,  since lockdown/covid we have taken our own cutlery etc too. 

The rest is down to Paul to remember! 


As I have said before,  I do leave it until last resort to ask someone else for help,  we all have our weaknesses,  mine is 100% feeling like I'm a burden, now I know my family would say I am being silly,  however that doesn't stop me from feeling that way.  An example : Soph was really struggling to get the wheelchair into her car because Lucy was coming with us to Bladder Clinic because we were going straight to hairdressers after,  I just wanted to tell her to leave the wheelchair,  I'd manage somehow,  but with Lucy's assistance she got it on.  I just felt terrible 😪.   10 minutes down the road it was all forgotten about. 

Witney Pride Post Box Topper





I'm not sure who creates these incredible creations,  they must be constantly knitting or crocheting,  the details are amazing,  those darling hedgehogs are my favourite,  they even include bunting, pride flags and lots of rainbows. 🤩

Then Soph and I went somewhere different for brunch last week and they had different knitted ir crocheted flowers on each table....


Our table had lavender and a tulip, there were so many different ones on different tables,  I couldn't photograph them as people were sitting at them. 

Then there was a table with pastries for sale and they had these lovely Sunflowers and Daffodils. 

I hope that you all have a lovely Saturday,  

Love and hugs to all,

Sandra xxx 


3 comments:

  1. Great reminder and saying I hate having to ask for help especially when my blood sugars go so low I cannot treat it myself (very rarely these days but) It makes me angry too to think that I cannot ever be truly by myself
    I agree about cards, a friend of mine still displays a Christmas card I made her about 10 years ago
    I admire you for getting meds etc ready early but a)I’m such a doubting Thomas that I would constantly be checking and then leave something on the bed etc and b) my insulin has to be kept in the fridge so makes it awkward to pack early
    It’s our turn to clean the bowls club today and we’re down as reserves this afternoon
    If we don’t end up going I will probably do some crocheting
    Take care everyone xx

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    1. PS The knitting and crochet are amazing particularly the flowers I have tried and failed to make flowers I cannot get them to stay upright They always flop!

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  2. Hi everyone
    Love the quote 🥰
    Today’s daily reminder is another great one. I’m not one for asking for support either, rather see things through alone and in my time!
    I hope you get the majority of your packing done today my lovely 🥰 but don’t overdo it 😘
    I love the postbox topper and the beautiful crotchet flowers. It must take someone ages to do them all.
    Have a good day everyone
    Sending hugs to you all xx

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