Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
Today I set myself a goal – to have a shower. And if I had energy, to strip my bed. The joys of being ill, huh?! You have to set goals that would rarely be a goal under normal conditions.
But that’s where I am right now. Boy does it feel so good to be clean again! And I stripped the bed, remade it and washed the dirty bedding. So definitely smashed those goals.
Still feeling grotty, but so much better than I was.
Today my fever finally broke and my temperature has dropped. Thank goodness! Feeling slightly more human as a result. Still feeling utterly dreadful though. This flu has hit me hard.
Nurses Dodo and Hugo are loving the fact that I’m confined to barracks and pretty much confined to the sofa. They’ve barely left the sofa either. Let’s hope purrs are medicinal.
They say you should starve a fever, well my attitude agreed with that. It’s gone AWOL. Not that I have the best appetite to start off with.
This bug will pass. I’m in the ‘husky voice’ phase. Oh and the ‘bring up a lung’ cough phase.
I woke up this morning feeling decidedly crappy. Bit of a sore throat and generally with snot. Great. I guess it was inevitable that I’d pick up some bug. I’ve spent rather a lot of time in hospitals recently.
Let’s hope it buggers off as soon as it arrived. Still, I have Lemsip, Vitamins and Nurse Hugo.
Early night for me….
Spontaneous trip to Suffolk. Was going to come down tomorrow. But Simon suggested I come down tonight as well. He didn’t need to ask me twice!
Bailey was very happy to see me. So lucky to be greeted with such joy every time I visit.
We may have been slightly invested in Come Dine with Me. Wow, people really have no filters. Karma won as the most opinionated person came last. Made us all laugh.
This is a sight that always makes me smile. The first signs of Mother Nature waking up. Snowdrops are such cheery little flowers. They almost look like they’re smiling too.
I’ve noticed that I have little signs that get me through Winter. This is definitely one of them. Winter is a time to rest, restore and rejuvenate. So that we can Spring into action. Not sure I’ve done that much resting so far. I’ve done a lot of driving. I know that.
Still the nights are drawing out. We’ve made it through the 600 days of January. But I’m not counting any chickens just yet.
Spring is my favourite season by far. It’s a season of new beginnings. I find it a very hopeful time.
I found this at the back of my larder. Think it might be a little out of date…
It’s a fajita kit. The wraps included were like frisbees. Needless to say, they are now in the compost bin. Shame as I really fancied fajitas for dinner.
The saddest thing is that I moved to Brundall in October 2013, so they were out of date and moved with me.
Think I need to try and have a clear out. Honestly, it’s a wonder I’m still alive. I often feel like my life is a bit of a science experiment at the best of times. But food poisoning is something I’ll pass on.
No words needed. Just a very tired and overly emotional girl and her favourite little boy.
Given I woke up feeling rather drained, I actually had a rather productive day. Lots of errands run.
Finished it off with a trip to WHW for an evening with 5* Eventer (and Norfolk girl), Alice Casburn. Considering she’s just 22 year old, she’s incredibly grounded. Amazing what she’s achieved already. It was fascinating listening to her. I went to a talk with her last year. That was really interesting. She’s done a lot more since then.
She quipped that eventer Richard Jones had told her that eventing was just a glorified gymkhana. That made me laugh. Must remember that when we get back to eventing.
I’m well versed with many fonts (verdana is my favourite). I’ve even been called a font of all knowledge in my time. But this is the first time I’ve ever come across a font in a hospital!
Apparently it was moved to the hospital when the local church was undergoing renovations. It’s stayed ever since. Apparently nearly 5,000 people were baptised in it.
I’m back home after another trip down South. Honestly it’s exhausting. Not just the long drive, the joys of the M25 or sitting in a hospital ward. The emotions that go along with it all. Going back to my childhood home is a sensory overload. So many memories – good and bad.
I’m going to be honest, I’m struggling with it all. It’s really tough. Tomorrow is another day.
Yesterday I drove back down to my parents for my 4th visit in 2 months. In my haste to leave, I managed to forget my handbag. Doh! Money is OK as I can used my phone. My reading glasses. Well that’s a different story. My Dad had some I could use last night, but they were too strong so I couldn’t use them for long.
This morning I headed out to get some new readers. Poundland came up trumps! I’d love to say that the glasses were the only thing I bought. But we all know that’s just not possible.
On our way back from seeing Mum in Crowborough, I introduced Dad to the joys of Home Bargains. I saw this bag and it made me laugh. It’s so true! And yes, we came out with a bag full.
8 years ago I said my final goodbye to Murphy. I gave him his wings so he could soar to thank him for the times he helped me fly.
Today when I walked into Buddy’s stable I found this white feather. Not a clue where it could have come from. Even though I knew it was the right thing to do, it was the hardest (and easiest) decision I’ve made.
I thank him every day for the lessons he taught me and for the bruises along the way. My life was richer for him, he saved me from myself and he will always be etched in my heart.
He paved the way for Buddy. I’m sure he’s watching over us. And hope he’s proud of the partnership we’ve created.
Buddy was put through his paces today by the lovely Natalie. She rode him beautifully and was SO complimentary about him. I tend to be very critical of my riding and the lack of progression. Then I have moments like today when someone gets on him and raves about him. Reminds me of how far we’ve come.
So tonight I raised a glass to all of my horses. They all hold a special place in my heart. And helped shape the equestrian I am.
Tales, Tails and Talus 