My husband has now been offered a bed in the only establishment that is suitable,and will move in to the home on Monday in ten days time. Even good clothes are desirable. I have bought him a cheap watch to wear now , it is heartbreaking as I gave him his lovely watch as an engagement present over 40 years ago.
@Lochness Monster, I wish I could give you a hug right now.
agree and they actually put effort and consideration into it themselves and guests weren't just granted a a 10 minute audience with them, job well done
Oh Lochness my heart literally goes out to you, you will be on hand to keep an eye on him and good carers will reassure you I am sure. A sad sad time for you and I wish it was not so.
Bravo to your sprog no.4. That's excellent. Just remind them it's not all party, party, partyView attachment 2998158
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Here is my window bottle collection. What’s that worth?…. Nothing. Old glass is beautiful.
Here’s the three bottles I wish us tattling old hags and hounds could have enjoyed together. Boozy barbecue to toast and celebrate our little baby N°4 getting into Sciences Po.
Cheers, all. (Can you tell I’ve got a thing about bottles?)
I feel for you both but hope he gets proper care. I had to choose a home for my dad and was fortunate both times with his. My advice would be to vary the days and times you visit and never tell them in advance. I did this and felt like I got a much better feel for the home. I also bought all of his clothes from marks and spencer and sewed name tags in them as they all tend to go to the laundry at the same time. On each visit we would always go to his room to talk privately and for me to check his wardrobe. The staff were aware that I liked him to look nice and would hunt down any missing clothes.
Was it badgers or wild boar?
Exactly darling @HalyconOrganics, do please pay attention! Love you!
I think it was a "new" member that opened an account in the early days - 2021, 2022. A sleeper if you will.
I was thinking the same thing. If I was him I'd entertain the museum's purchase offer or loan it to them to put on display.
I think we both know he would never donate it. There’s no profit in that. Though he might want to change the gardener’s cottage locks in case brother sticky fingers gets any ideas.
My dear @Lochness Monster you have had a seriously tough time and I understand that this must be devastating for you but you deserve a respite too. You have all the happy times inside of you, and they will be inside your husband too. We're all here for you. Love and hugs 🫂 x
Agreed, old glass is beautiful. I have a bottle collection that we have dug out of the ground during forays into country Victoria and an old secret tip site in suburban Melbourne.View attachment 2998158
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Here is my window bottle collection. What’s that worth?…. Nothing. Old glass is beautiful.
Here’s the three bottles I wish us tattling old hags and hounds could have enjoyed together. Boozy barbecue to toast and celebrate our little baby N°4 getting into Sciences Po.
Cheers, all. (Can you tell I’ve got a thing about bottles?
duck Fanny and her machinations. Some things are simply more important. You have not just my love, but my complete support. You should know that we all love and support you and your dear husband!
Some time ago, my sister and I did a course in Australia in "aged care" with both of us being awarded what is called Certificate 3 in Aged Care. It's basically a nurses aid with the emphasis on palliative care. But I believe the true emphasis is on support and dignity. We did the course, not to work in the industry, but because our mother was moving into an aged care facility and we wanted to be fully conversant with the rules that govern these places. And omg! The Australian governmental rules and regs that cover these places are astronomical. Having been witness to how some aged care centers in the UK and Ireland are operated and the care practices therein, I can honestly say, if and when the time comes, I'm going home to Australia to die. I'm not saying Australian aged care is perfect, it's not - there are always the unscrupulous who seek to harm or benefit themselves and of course, there are always scandals surrounding these issues, BUT Australia is at least trying to get it right. Our mother's care is exemplary, and to date the only complaints she has had are a sweet elderly lady who, with advanced dementia, often wanders into our mother's rooms looking for the gift shop. The lady believes she is on a cruise. The other complaint from our mum has is that the facility's pub doesn't stock her favourite scotch. So Lochness, if you have any questions, wish to share experiences, or even just wish to vent, I'll try and make myself more available and be around for you when I can.Give me a heads up if you’re up for a Tattle live “en direct” bitchfest if you’re driving back up around Avignon. We have a gite so you can have a drink, a witch and not have to drive home
Tattle sleepover Yass. Thanks @C’est moiBravo to your sprog no.4. That's excellent. Just remind them it's not all party, party, party
We are having a heat wave this morning, 1.2 degrees. Expecting an overnight low of -2 degrees later in the week.
