IfOnly_1971
@befree71.bsky.social
Life revolving around disability, MS, coffee, volunteering and home. All rather dull really.
The cold weather is doing a number on my MS, more so than normal. Numerous possibilities come to mind. Getting older and weight loss over the last 6 months are just 2.
November 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The cold weather is doing a number on my MS, more so than normal. Numerous possibilities come to mind. Getting older and weight loss over the last 6 months are just 2.
Car went for it’s service this morning. Collection time was between 8am and noon. Got up and ready just in case. 7.53am ffs! Hope they weren’t expecting sociable too!
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Car went for it’s service this morning. Collection time was between 8am and noon. Got up and ready just in case. 7.53am ffs! Hope they weren’t expecting sociable too!
Disposing of a vinyl MDF wrapped bath panel at the local centre. They charge for DIY waste. With a permit I can visit with one item a week for free. Went through the hassle online and at the entrance.
Asked where exactly to dump it. Told in general waste. What’s the point……
Asked where exactly to dump it. Told in general waste. What’s the point……
November 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Disposing of a vinyl MDF wrapped bath panel at the local centre. They charge for DIY waste. With a permit I can visit with one item a week for free. Went through the hassle online and at the entrance.
Asked where exactly to dump it. Told in general waste. What’s the point……
Asked where exactly to dump it. Told in general waste. What’s the point……
When you realise it’s only Tuesday……..
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
When you realise it’s only Tuesday……..
RIP Dame Patricia Routledge
An except taken from an interview published last month
“I am writing this to tell you something simple: Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter – if you let yourself bloom again.”
Cont…
An except taken from an interview published last month
“I am writing this to tell you something simple: Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter – if you let yourself bloom again.”
Cont…
October 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
RIP Dame Patricia Routledge
An except taken from an interview published last month
“I am writing this to tell you something simple: Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter – if you let yourself bloom again.”
Cont…
An except taken from an interview published last month
“I am writing this to tell you something simple: Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter – if you let yourself bloom again.”
Cont…
Keith, the spider evaded capture last night upstairs but ended up in the laundry trug in the kitchen. Rehomed outside! Adult son was no help and screamed, running up the stairs.
September 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Keith, the spider evaded capture last night upstairs but ended up in the laundry trug in the kitchen. Rehomed outside! Adult son was no help and screamed, running up the stairs.
Stuck in Sainsbury’s click and collect, behind the worlds slowest packer!!!
September 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Stuck in Sainsbury’s click and collect, behind the worlds slowest packer!!!
Sneezing fit whilst drinking tea. Tea sloshed down me. Yet more laundry!
September 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Sneezing fit whilst drinking tea. Tea sloshed down me. Yet more laundry!
Discovered I’m no longer eligible for the Covid vaccine, even though I have MS and asthma. Going to be a fun winter…….
September 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Discovered I’m no longer eligible for the Covid vaccine, even though I have MS and asthma. Going to be a fun winter…….
3 in the household received the test emergency alert. One son received it twice. Told him they knew him well, he rarely listens the first time lol
September 8, 2025 at 6:11 AM
3 in the household received the test emergency alert. One son received it twice. Told him they knew him well, he rarely listens the first time lol
Neighbour is away without their car. Last night their car alarm was persistently going off. Hopefully the battery is flat!
No reason for it though externally.
No reason for it though externally.
August 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Neighbour is away without their car. Last night their car alarm was persistently going off. Hopefully the battery is flat!
No reason for it though externally.
No reason for it though externally.
Hard physio session completed. Legs went to jelly! Laid on my stomach and the physio was lapping the leg I needed to move. Great idea but I can’t feel it!!
July 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Hard physio session completed. Legs went to jelly! Laid on my stomach and the physio was lapping the leg I needed to move. Great idea but I can’t feel it!!
Just watching 911 with the background music of Ozzy Osbourne Crazy Train. News flash on my phone to say he’s passed way! Freaky. #RIPOzzyOsbourne
July 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Just watching 911 with the background music of Ozzy Osbourne Crazy Train. News flash on my phone to say he’s passed way! Freaky. #RIPOzzyOsbourne
Saw neuro consultant today. I think the message got back to him that he was being a dick last year. MRI showed no changes.
July 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Saw neuro consultant today. I think the message got back to him that he was being a dick last year. MRI showed no changes.
Attended an MS exercise class then straight to physio this morning. Quick nap this afternoon but still knackered and in so much pain. They’re sadists!
July 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Attended an MS exercise class then straight to physio this morning. Quick nap this afternoon but still knackered and in so much pain. They’re sadists!
Way too hot to function! So much to do!
July 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Way too hot to function! So much to do!
Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment
All power to her but Joe Public rarely has the same luxury.
All power to her but Joe Public rarely has the same luxury.
July 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment
All power to her but Joe Public rarely has the same luxury.
All power to her but Joe Public rarely has the same luxury.
Eye pain and blurred vision. Thanks MS
June 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Eye pain and blurred vision. Thanks MS
Click and collect from Sainsbury’s!
Not so lovely peaches though.
Not so lovely peaches though.
June 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Click and collect from Sainsbury’s!
Not so lovely peaches though.
Not so lovely peaches though.
I’ve just boiled chicken breasts for the first time ever. Game changer. Sad middle aged female!
June 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I’ve just boiled chicken breasts for the first time ever. Game changer. Sad middle aged female!
My last cat passed in November, now a rat has moved into the pen area!
June 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My last cat passed in November, now a rat has moved into the pen area!
First cardio session at the MS centre. First question from the trainer,
“How long have you had MS?”
Then responded
“You don’t look old enough to have it 35 years”
Whilst I should just take the compliment, my first thought was Plonker!
“How long have you had MS?”
Then responded
“You don’t look old enough to have it 35 years”
Whilst I should just take the compliment, my first thought was Plonker!
June 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
First cardio session at the MS centre. First question from the trainer,
“How long have you had MS?”
Then responded
“You don’t look old enough to have it 35 years”
Whilst I should just take the compliment, my first thought was Plonker!
“How long have you had MS?”
Then responded
“You don’t look old enough to have it 35 years”
Whilst I should just take the compliment, my first thought was Plonker!
I’ve come across a rescue cat suitable for my household. My con list is greater than the pro one.
He’s nearly 5 so not a kitten.
Main issue is the trip hazard.
Someone please talk me out of this! #Cat
He’s nearly 5 so not a kitten.
Main issue is the trip hazard.
Someone please talk me out of this! #Cat
June 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I’ve come across a rescue cat suitable for my household. My con list is greater than the pro one.
He’s nearly 5 so not a kitten.
Main issue is the trip hazard.
Someone please talk me out of this! #Cat
He’s nearly 5 so not a kitten.
Main issue is the trip hazard.
Someone please talk me out of this! #Cat