POST BEGUN WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2026 1332HRS GMT

Problem solved, AmazonUK wins again - door wreath, two wood LED lit Nativity scenes (one for mantel, one for window as a 'candle bridge), pre-lit (multi-colour) 2ft all pe green Christmas tree, 6xRed and 6xSilver glass onion shape bauble set. Oh, and a red canvas carry-all to hold it all IN ONE PLACE UNDER MY BED for next year.

 

Much loved husband woke this morning declaring he isn't 'up to digging through all that' in the shed where he stuffed it. Fine. Christmas decor sorted and he bloody well isn't EVER going to lose the Christmas decorations again because the bag will be under my bed.

 

HMPH!

Meanwhile, the physiotherapist came yesterday and said I can try getting my foot into the diabetic boot (comes extra wide so it will accommodate swelling). She wants me to try putting it on whilst elevating my ankle without closing the straps, see how it feels to have it on, watch time until it becomes uncomfortable. For 2-3 days, if it is tolerable unstrapped then I can try strapping it and seeing how long that is comfortable. Finally, if it goes 2-3 days strapped and comfy, I can try putting my booted foot on the floor - no weight bearing yet until 2-3 MORE days and then I can try walking on the zimmer with the boot on putting a little weight on the ankle. 

 

She made a point of saying I am making excellent progress but we're looking at another three months before she'll feel safe to sign me off. 

 

I am able to get around the house now - LOL I have a handy apron bag attached to the zimmer so I can carry lighter things. Best of all I can now get to the newly fitted walk-in shower, and let me say that is a major happy achievement! 

 

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