Gareth had the rest of wisdom teeth removed at hospital yesterday. I was able to sit with him whilst he had it done and, wow, does it look sore! The scapel looked bad enough, but when you saw the force with which the doctor pulled the rather large molar out it made me wonder if there is really a strong enough anaethestic (Gareth has all this done under local). Currently Gareth is able to eat really soft food, and his jaw still looks painfully swollen.
I drove to work yesterday under the guidance of Gareth's Mum's husband. I was particualry nervous as I hadn't driven in a city for over 5 years, but it was fine. I think I am concerned about my driving now as I remember when I was driving a lot better, but with practise I should get back to where I was - and pass this time!
Friday 27 February 2009
Tuesday 24 February 2009
Princetown - Nun's cross
Today we took the dogs to Nun's Cross in Princetown for a long walk (6 miles). It was surprising warm for February so it was quite pleasant. The dogs all had a pretty good time, although I don't think they were quite expecting the long distance (compared to their normal distances anyway where they also get the frisbee thrown). Willow was merrily finding and trapsing through every bog she could find so she probably weighed an extra 1kg in peat by the time we got back to the car. Meanwhile Glyn was running ahead then sprinting about before realising that was a bit of a tiring game before skidding chest-first through some conviently springy peat bog. Molly, surprising, turned out to the more sensible of the dogs and spent the majority of her time sniffing and leisurely exploring with periodic bursts of sprinting.
The walk took us about 1.5hrs and Gareth and I shared a portion of chips at Princetown Police Station Cafe before handing the mud-magnets back to Mum and Dad.
Gareth is certainly spoiling me with all these walks with the dogs and outings!
Once again, this in another photo-less post as the batteries in my camera completely died after taking one photo of Gareth which I don't even know it took as the camera died before I could preview it. My blog is destined to a bland, vacuous block of text for eternity!
The walk took us about 1.5hrs and Gareth and I shared a portion of chips at Princetown Police Station Cafe before handing the mud-magnets back to Mum and Dad.
Gareth is certainly spoiling me with all these walks with the dogs and outings!
Once again, this in another photo-less post as the batteries in my camera completely died after taking one photo of Gareth which I don't even know it took as the camera died before I could preview it. My blog is destined to a bland, vacuous block of text for eternity!
Cheddar Gorge
As Gareth passed his driving test last week, he wanted to get some experience on the motorway. We also thought it would be nice to use it as an excuse to spend a day out together (our last date bar a meal last week was 6 months ago at our own wedding!). So, we headed for Cribbs Causeway as that is just off the motorway and easy to find. Gareth handled the motorway fantastically, and we only made one stop (incidentally, Little Chef's 'Famous Pancakes' are probably famous for their overpricing - two thin pretty ordinary looking pancakes drowned in a syruppy mess for £3.99!)
We arrived at Cribb's Causeway (Mall) in good time and meandered around a bit. Those that know us probably know that we are not exactly reknowned for our love of shopping. So after grabbing some lunch we picked somewhere more up our street to go to - Cheddar Gorge!
The drive there was a little convoluted but well signposted.
Instead of exploring the caves for a cost of £16 each, yes EACH! We decided to do the three mile trek above ground around the caves. this still cost £4.50 each, but this was for a season pass.
It was a really nice walk, and quite gruelling in places as it was mostly uphill. Unfortunately I don't have any photo's as this was a rather spontaneous trip, and I didn't see the point in bringing the camera to a Mall!
Cheddar Gorge is also home to some wild goats which frankly didn't look too unlike domestic goats, if a little more scraggy and stocky!
We arrived at Cribb's Causeway (Mall) in good time and meandered around a bit. Those that know us probably know that we are not exactly reknowned for our love of shopping. So after grabbing some lunch we picked somewhere more up our street to go to - Cheddar Gorge!
The drive there was a little convoluted but well signposted.
Instead of exploring the caves for a cost of £16 each, yes EACH! We decided to do the three mile trek above ground around the caves. this still cost £4.50 each, but this was for a season pass.
It was a really nice walk, and quite gruelling in places as it was mostly uphill. Unfortunately I don't have any photo's as this was a rather spontaneous trip, and I didn't see the point in bringing the camera to a Mall!
Cheddar Gorge is also home to some wild goats which frankly didn't look too unlike domestic goats, if a little more scraggy and stocky!
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Plod
My second driving lesson in 5 years went well today. I was inexplicably nervous at first though, but thankfully that soon passed.
I've been shown how to do manouevers in a lot more simpler way than I was orginally taught which should make life so much easier! Although I am finding it a bit confusing remembering the new methods simultaneously! Still, with practise I'm sure I will be fine.
I have finally been given a date for my contract to start with Royal Mail, so I look forward to more money coming in soon. It's still not really enough to move us out of my Mother-in-law's, but once Gareth has find work we should hopefully be back living with our dogs in no time. Gareth has also got two weeks work experience at a local accounts firm soon, so that should help with finding a job too. Likewise, he has a driving test next week which will help his employability too.
In the meantime, life is progressing at its usual pace and I'm spending most of my time cross-stitching a birth sampler for sister's third child (due in July). It's not quite as impressive as the ones I've sewn for her first two, and if they have four it may be reduced a keyring-fob sized design!
I've been shown how to do manouevers in a lot more simpler way than I was orginally taught which should make life so much easier! Although I am finding it a bit confusing remembering the new methods simultaneously! Still, with practise I'm sure I will be fine.
I have finally been given a date for my contract to start with Royal Mail, so I look forward to more money coming in soon. It's still not really enough to move us out of my Mother-in-law's, but once Gareth has find work we should hopefully be back living with our dogs in no time. Gareth has also got two weeks work experience at a local accounts firm soon, so that should help with finding a job too. Likewise, he has a driving test next week which will help his employability too.
In the meantime, life is progressing at its usual pace and I'm spending most of my time cross-stitching a birth sampler for sister's third child (due in July). It's not quite as impressive as the ones I've sewn for her first two, and if they have four it may be reduced a keyring-fob sized design!
Friday 6 February 2009
Driving
My driving lesson went really well! I was surprised how much I remembered once I was in the car. I had worries the night before that I had even forgotten which pedal did what, but once I was there it was fine. I didn't stall at all which I was pleased with, and the worse I did was mount a curb when I steered to late on a right turn. Still, considering I hadn't driven for years and I wasn't used to that particular car I think I did ok. My instructor is nice too and explains things in a really straight-forward way.
Wednesday 4 February 2009
Update
After failing my first driving test 5 years ago, I am about to start learning to drive again. I have my first lesson this afternoon and I'm a little nervous. I'm worried about what I have remembered or forgotten more than actually driving (which I always used to enjoy). Fortunately the snow has melted so I don't have the added complication of ice on the road to contend with!
I have also found out that my Dad is allergic to Glyn. He comes up in a rash and generally feeling like crap after touching him. I think Dad is probably allergic to Willow too, but as their fur is so different (Glyn has coarse, thick fur and Willow has fine fur. Molly, being a Yorkie has hair not fur). So the necessity to get better jobs and find somewhere to live is certainly increasing.
On the job front, still no news as to when and if my job will be made permanent, so I'm currently stuck on part-time hours at a lower wage than my contract counter-parts. I have sent off some applications for laboratory assistant work and one for a library assistant post and am waiting to hear back from them. Unfortunately, now is not the best time to be looking for work with the current economic climate being less than depressed.
I have also found out that my Dad is allergic to Glyn. He comes up in a rash and generally feeling like crap after touching him. I think Dad is probably allergic to Willow too, but as their fur is so different (Glyn has coarse, thick fur and Willow has fine fur. Molly, being a Yorkie has hair not fur). So the necessity to get better jobs and find somewhere to live is certainly increasing.
On the job front, still no news as to when and if my job will be made permanent, so I'm currently stuck on part-time hours at a lower wage than my contract counter-parts. I have sent off some applications for laboratory assistant work and one for a library assistant post and am waiting to hear back from them. Unfortunately, now is not the best time to be looking for work with the current economic climate being less than depressed.
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