Thursday, February 28, 2013

My Life being Disabled 28/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 19:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 02:30 and watched television until 07:00 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag to a leg bag and got dressed. I got up at 07:00 because I had an appointment with Dr. Maters at Grimethorpe Surgery at 10:10. I put a leg bag on because tomorrow we're going to The Trafford Centre. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 09:00. At 09:40 a carer came to take me to the GPs. I went to see Dr. Maters at 10:10 and he diagnosed my leg. He prescribed some antibiotics and said if the swelling doesn't go down I should phone him to get admitted to hospital. We went to the pharmacy but they said it would take 30 minutes. I went to Asda where I bought 2 Onion Bajhas, 2 Vegetable Samosas, 4 mini Naans, a bottle of shower gel, 2 cans of deodorant, a bottle of cough medicine and a tube of toothpaste. I came home, unpacked my shopping and went on my computer. I tried phoning Widnes to get some tickets for the match on the 08/03/13 at 20:00 but I couldn't get through. At 12:00 the nurse gave me the antibiotics. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 my bowels opened and I told the carers who change my pad. I went to the training room where Heather from HQ was teaching residents about Basic Food Hygiene. This lasted until 15:30 and I went to my room. I had scrambled eggs, hash browns and tomatoes plus ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged out at 18:30.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

My Life being Disabled 27/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could to bed. She said they were short staffed and it might be a while. At 22:15 I called again but the nurse said the carers are busy. After 10 minutes they came to put in bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 07:00 when I asked if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I got up at 07:00 because I had an appointment at the GP's to have my ears syringed. I asked the nurse if my catheter was due to be changed. I asked for a copy of my Care Plan which was updated on 13/02/13. I mentioned that my right/leg was swollen and she said she'll reported to my GP. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on 09:00. At 09:30 I started to get ready. I went to the surgery and arrived at 09:50. I had to go upstairs and report to another receptionist. I asked where the disabled toilet was but I couldn't. We had go downstairs and try another disabled toilet which I couldn't get in. Finally we tried the third one and I emptied my bag. We went upstairs until the nurse came for me and we went to her room. She syringed my ears by blasting water in them. She said she had difficulty with my right one but if I have any problems to contact my GP. I went to Asda and bought 2 boxes of thin mints, 2 bars of Aeros..... I came home and the nurse informed me that I've got appointment with the  GP to see my right foot at 10:10 tomorrow. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:45 I watched television until 14:45. I had Chicken Jalfrezi, pilau rice and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged at 19:00.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

My Life being Disabled 26/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 17:30, I put my feet up and watched a movie on the television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for bladder wash. I asked her if my catheter change was due ? I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. I had Lasagne, peas and chips for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I went to Asda and bought a Chicken Jafrezi, 2 vegetable Samosas, 2 Onion Bajhas, 2 vegetable Pakoras, a bottle of shower gel and 2 cans of deodorant. I stayed in my room for the rest of the afternoon. I read my book Still Standing by Paul O'Grady and using my computer. I had half of a jacket potato, chilli con carne and ice cream for my tea. I went to my room, cleasned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

My Life being Disabled 25/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. I watched Salford beat Hull KR 38 - 34. At 22:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I called for a carer to ask if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:00. I phoned Widnes to ask if they were selling tickets for the Bradford match on 08/03/13 at 20:00. They said try again nearer to the match. I had fried egg and chips for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I watched a movie on my television. After I read my book Paul O'Grady Still Standing. I had Oxtail soup and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 17:30.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

My Life being Disabled 24/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 19:30, I put my feet up and watched television. I watched television until 23:00 when I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my leg bag to a siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and decided to go to Asda. I bought 2 Onion Bajhas, 2 vegetable Samosas, 2 vegetable Pakrias, 4 mini Naans and a bottle of shower gel. I came home, unpacked my shopping and tried to log on my computer but I couldn't. I had Mulligatawny soup with 2 mini Naans for lunch. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and found my bag was leaking. I told the carers who changed my bag, shirt and jogging bottoms. I logged on to my computer at 14:00 and wrote an email to Sarah Williams from the RFL about the disabled lift. I sent a complaint to Bradford copied to Sarah Williams. I my own Chilli con Carne with 2 mini Naans and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

My Life being Disabled 23/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. I watched Leeds Rhinos lose to Melbourne Storm 14 - 18. At 22:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 09:00 when the nurse came in to give me a bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag to a leg bag and got dressed. I put a leg bag on because we're going to Odsal at 12:00 to watched Bradford play St. Helen's at 14:00. I put my thermal long johns and my thermal vest. I went to the dining and had 2 rashers of bacon, 2 fried eggs and some baked beans. I went to my room and got ready. At 11:55 a carer came to tell me we're going. I picked my Bradford shirt, my woolly hat, my scarf and my gloves plus my rainproof fleece. We went down to the adapted minibus got on and another wheelchair got on as well. At 13:00 we arrived at the Coral stand but the disabled lift wasn't working again. The doormen picked the other wheelchair user up and carried him inside but because my electric wheelchair is too heavy another man put me in the lift. He had too hoisted manually which took him 20 minutes. We parking in the viewing gallery because it was cold. I bought a coffee at £2 and we watched the match inside. It ended with Bradford 10 St. Helen's 36. It was 17:30 when we got home, I took my Bradford shirt off and I went to dining room. I had my own Mulligatawny soup for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 19:30.

Friday, February 22, 2013

My Life being Disabled 22/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I asked the carers if they could cut my hair. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and my youngest son text'd me to tell me he was coming over at 11:00 to see me. He came over because he'd just in hospital to get a wisdom tooth extracted. He stayed for a hour and I logged on at 12:00. I had fried fish, chips and mushy peas for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 14:00 I started watching a movie but a carer told me we're setting off tomorrow at 12:30. I looked on Bing Maps which told me it would take a hour. I went to tell the carer that I wanted to go at 11:30 and she will tell skills. She came back and told me we are setting off at 12:00. I started to watch the same movie until 16:15. I had Tomato soup and ice cream for tea. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 17:30 my bowels opened, the carers changed my pad and I logged off at 18:00.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

My Life being Disabled 21/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:15 I asked a carer could I go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and decided to go to Asda. I bought 2 Vegetable Samosas, 2 Onion Bajhis, 2 other Indian snacks, 2 big bars of Aeros and a bottle of Balsam. I got home 11:00 and saw Heather our Tutor who is teaching us how to make things in our Therapy kitchen. She told me to meet her in the Therapy kitchen at 11:30 where she will help to make Mulligatawny soup. At 11:30 I went to the Therapy kitchen were made and cooked Mulligatawny soup. It was ready at 13:30 and I had big bowl and put the rest in the freezer. I went my room and cleaned my teeth. I logged on at 14:00 and tried to put The Premier Sports channel on to my Sky package but it didn't work. I had jacket potato, baked beans and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

My Life being Disabled 20/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on 10:30. I asked Skills if we could set off at 11:30 because I wanted to in the Bull shop. At 11:30 I watched television and exercised. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I watched television and exercised(x2). After I watched a movie and read my book. I had my own Chicken Madras, 3 mini Naans and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

My Life being Disabled 19/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30 I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:15 I aked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room but a carer pulled my laptop on to the floor. I tried to use it but I had to do a System Restore. I tried to contact Widnes Vikings to see if they were selling tickets for the Bradford match on 08/03/13 at 20:00 but they told me to contact them next week.I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I tried to load some software on my computer but I had to do a System Restore again. At 15:00 my bowels opened and the carers changed my pad. After I went out for some fresh air, I went down the High Street and back on Acorn Way calling in at Asda where I bought a Chicken Madras with 4 mini Naans. I had a Bacon and Tomato sandwich plus Ice Cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Monday, February 18, 2013

My Life being Disabled 18/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:30 and watched television until 08:30 because at 08:00 the fire alarm went off. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on 11:30. I had Lasagne, garden peas and garlic bread for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I watched a movie until 15:30 when I went to Asda. I bought 2 Vegetable Samosas, 2 Onion Bhajas, 2 other Indian snacks and a box of Thin Chocolate Mints. I came home, unpacked my shopping and went to the dining room. I had Mulligatawny soup and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

My Life being Disabled 17/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 16:20 and went to the dining room for my tea. I had fish fingers, baked beans and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and watched television. I watched Bradford Bulls beat Castleford Tigers 38 - 12. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I put on my White 3/4 trousers and my White shirt because Manchester City are playing Leeds Utd. at 14:00 today on ESPN. I went to the dining room and had 2 sausages, 2 bacon rashers, 2 fried eggs and some baked beans for breakfast. I went in my room and logged on at 10:30. I text'd my brother asked if I could have EPSN on my Sky package. He text'd back saying O.K.. I ordered it to be put on immediately. I tested it and it was there.
I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I watched Manchester City beat Leeds Utd. 4 - 0. I had my own Chilli con Carne, mini Naan breads and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

My Life being Disabled 16/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 19:00, I didn't find a recipe for Nabad Khani, I put my feet up and watched television. I watched Warrington beat Catalan 24 - 16. At 22:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:45 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I asked the carers if they would ask Skills to take me to watched my son playing Rugby League this afternoon. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged at 11:00. I had Chicken Kiev, chips and processed peas for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 14:00 I went to Asda where I bought 6 Indian snacks, 4 mini Naans, a box of thin chocolate mints and a bottle of shower gel. At 14:30 I watched a movie but it wasn't a good copy. At 16:00 started to logged off because I'm going to watched Bradford v Castleford.

Friday, February 15, 2013

My Life being Disabled 15/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I asked if they would cut my hair. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and wrote a letter to skills about my monthly trip to Adli and Cortonwood, tickets for Bradford v St. Helen's and Widnes v Bradford, telling Julie that we had Nawab Khana on Monday evening at the Cinnamon Lounge in Horbury Bridge and I would like to cook it. I logged on 11:00 and at 11:30 I started exercising but I jacked it in because I'm lazy. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 14:00 I watched a movie that lasted until 16:00. I had Pasta Bolognese, mushy peas and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and Skill to give the money for a wheelchair space at Odsal on 23/02/13 at 14:00. I watched a movie at 14:00 until 16:00. I had Pasta Bolognese, mushy peas and ice cream for tea. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. Skills came and reimbursed me for the Bradford v St Helen's match at Odsal on 23/02/13. I looked up a recipe for Nawab Khana and logged out at 19:00.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

My Life being Disabled 14/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer that I wanted to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:00 band watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went my room and decided to go to Asda. At Asda I bought 6 Indian snacks, 4 cans of mushy peas and a bottle of cough medicine. I came home, unpacked my shopping and logged on at 11.30. The residents were treated to fried fish, chip and mushy peas from a chip shop at 12:00. After I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:40 my bowels opened, I told the carers who changed my pad. I went to the training room to listen to Alan Turner for 1 hour. I went to my room and carried on working. At 16:25 I had jacket potato, baked beans and ice cream. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

My Life being Disabled 13/02/13

Yesterday I logged off, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and ready to go to Asda. There I bought 4 Indian snacks, a pasta Bolognese meal, a bottle of cough medicine, 2 bars of Aeros, 2 boxes of thin chocolate mints and a packet of chocolate biscuits. I came home, unpacked my shopping and logged on at 11:30. In response to Tracy Clarkson who works for ExemplarHC email I sent her yesterdays blog. I had Pasta Bolognese for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I received the tickets I ordered yesterday from the Bulls. At 15:00 my bowels opened and the carers changed my pad. I watched The Super League Show on BBC iPlayer. I had Mulligatawny soup and ice cream for my tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off 18:00.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

My Life being Disabled 12/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 15:30 because I wanted to get changed for I'm going to The Cinnamon Lounge in Horbury Bridge near Wakefield. We set off at 17:20 in our minibus. There were Skills driving and Skills as a carer with myself and another wheelchair user. We arrived at 18:00 and were given 2 tables because of the wheelchairs. We ordered some drinks and ordered our meals. I had Onion Bajas and Nawab Khana. This is the most complex of all great curries, comprising 21 ingredients each roasted individually prior to being grained which helps bring a deep rich brown colour to this mouth-watering dish. Our starters arrived in 15 minutes and main courses arrived 10 minutes after the waiter had cleared the table. The food was good, the service was good and the atmosphere was little bland because the restaurant was quiet. We finished after having coffee and mints at 20:00. We arrived home at 20:50 and went my room to watch television. At 22:00 I asked a carer if I could to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer that I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, showered, changed my leg bag to a siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had my breakfast. I asked a carer if they could find out what time I'm going to Asda to buy the ingredients for my Chilli con Carne that I'm cooking this afternoon at 15:00. I went to my room, picked my recipe up..................

Ingredients


4 tbsp vegetable oil 
500g/1lb 2oz good-quality beef mince 
2 onions, diced
 garlic cloves, crushed
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, dice
3 different coloured peppers, diced 
5 chilli peppers, diced
1 heaped tsp chilli powder 
1 heaped tsp ground cumin 
1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon 
salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 x 400g/14oz can red kidney beans, drained
2 x 400g/14oz cans chopped tomatoes
1 x Chilli con Carne mix

Preparation method

  1. Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the mince and fry until golden-brown all over.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over a medium to high heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, celery and peppers and fry until softened.
  3. Add the chilli powder, cumin and cinnamon and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fry for a further 4-5 minutes, stirring well.
  4. Remove the mince from the pan using a slotted spoon and add to the vegetable mixture.
  5. Add the Chilli con Carne mix, tomatoes and red kidney beans and simmer it for at least 1 hour.  

Monday, February 11, 2013

My Life being Disabled 11/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 19:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 my bowels opened and told a carer that I wanted to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer could I get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I was going to my bedroom when I asked the nurse if she would include my monthly visit to Aldi and to Cotonwood retail park to get my water plus any other items. I went to my room and sorted out my top drawer. I logged on at 11:30. I had Cumberland sausage, mushroom, processed peas, chips and 3 Onion rings. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and discovered I'd lost a grey pair of Joggers. I reported to the nurse and told the carers I wanted to get change at 15:30.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

My Life being Disabled 10/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 17:45, I put my feet up and watched television. I watched Wakefield beat Hull KR 36 - 20. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and thought I had ordered 2 sausages, 2 rashers of bacon, 2 fried eggs and some baked beans but I hadn't. The cook offered to make me a hot breakfast and I had 1 Weetabix while I waited. I had 2 sausages, 2 rashers of bacon, 1 fried egg and a lot of baked beans. After I went to my room and logged on at 11:00. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and the nurse gave Olive oil for my ears. At 14:15 the carer came and I got ready to go to Cortonwood retail park. I asked if I could go to Aldi but Skills said I didn't say I wanted to go to Aldi. We went to Morrison's at Cortonwood where I bought a bottle of Brut aftershave, 3 tubes of Fixadent, a packet of Lozenges, 6 packets of Halls Soothers, 14 packets of Halls Mentholyptus sugar free, 1 packet of Jakemens honey, a pair of scissors, 5 packets of Polo's sugar free, a bar of Aero, 6 boxes of Fisherman's Friends, 8 Gillette Fushion Power Blades, 2 packets of tissues, 2 bottles of Mouthwash and 4 bottles of water. We went to Matalan where I bought 2 short sleeve shirts. We went to Asda Living where I bought a grey jumper/fleece. We came home, the carers unpacked shopping and got ready to go to the dining room. I had Chicken Jalfrezi, Pilau rice and ice cream. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth, checked my  shopping  and logged off at 19:30.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

My Life being Disabled 09/02/13

Yesterday I logged at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. I watched Wigan draw with Warrington 17 - 17 and found that the Hull FC v Bradford match was cancelled because of problems on the  M62. At 23:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, change my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and tidied my bathroom. At 11:30 I logged on. At 12:25 I went to the dining room and had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth.At 13:30 I went to Asda where I bought a bottle of chewable Vitamin C tablets, a box of Lozenges, a bar of Aero, 2 vegetable Samousas, 2 Onion Bajas, 2 other snacks and a Chicken Jalfrezi with Pilau rice. When I got home I found out when Morrisons at Cortonwood are open 10:00 - 16:00, Asda Living 10:30 - 16:30 and Aldi are closed on a Sunday. I had Chicken Vindaloo, 4 mini Naans and ice cream. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off 17:45.

Friday, February 8, 2013

My Life being Disabled 08/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I asked the carers would they cut my hair. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and got ready to go to Asda. There I bought a big bar of Aero, a box of tissues, a bottle of mouthwash, 2 packets of Halls and a box of thin chocolate mints. The senior carer told me I have an appointment at the Opticians Moorhouse on 22/02/13 at 11:30 for an eye test. I asked Skills if I could go to CLP next Friday 15/02 at 19:00 in West Bank House, West Street, Hoyland but Skills said I can't go. I had fried fish, chips and mushy peas for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 14:30 the physio's assistant came to ask me if I wanted to stretch my right arm in their room in hot water. We went in their room and she stretched my right arm under hot water for 15 minutes. I had Quiche, big chips, baked beans and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

My Life being Disabled 07/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 19:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:15 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, change my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and got ready to go to Asda. I bought a bottle of shower gel, a can of shaving gel, a tube of toothpaste, a can of deoderant, 2 packets of chocolate biscuits, a big bar of Aero, 2 boxes of thin mint chocolates, 2 packets of Halls, 2 packets of Halls Soothers, a bottle of cough medicine, an express Vindaloo curry, 4 mini Naans, 2 Samosas and 2 other Indian snacks. I went home, unpacked my shopping and logged on at 11:30. I went to the dining room and the physio brought Dr Kent who was my consultant when I was in the Rehabilitation Unit at Pinderfields Hospital Wakefield. She examined my right arm and decided to get her physio to give some Botox next time he comes. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth.  At 13:45 my bowels opened and the carers changed my pad. I spent the rest of the afternoon either surfing the internet or reading Paul O'Grady autobiography Still Standing. I had a bacon sandwich and ice cream for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

My Life being Disabled 06/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer could I get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:00. I got a letter from the Audiology Department at Barnsley Hospital informing me that I had an appointment at 15:30 today with transport arranged. My eldest phoned to tell me he was coming to borrow 'Robbie Rugby Warrior' the book I just finished reading. He came at 11:30 and left at 12:25 when I went to the dining room. I had Chicken Korma and boiled rice for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth.My bowels opened and the carers changed my pad. At 13:45 Patient Transport arrived we went straight to Barnsley Hospital and got there at 14:30. We checked in but the person in charge of the Audiology Department said we could go to the cafe first. We went there but brought my coffee back to the Audiology Department. At 15:35 we went in and I had my hearing tested. She told me there was no change since the last time but she adjusted my hearing aids. She told me I had wax in my ears and to tell our nurse. She told me to get another appointment in 3 years. We went down to the waiting room for Patient Transport and waited until 16:45. The transport dropped 3 patient off before us and we arrived at Dearnevale at 18:00. I went to room and took my fleece off. I went to the dining room and had Mulligatawny soup for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 19:30.  

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

My Life being Disabled 05/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, change my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. I asked a carer where the meeting with Tracey Clarkson is. He said she'll come and find me. At 11:05 Jill, the manager, came and said the meeting about a Website is in the 2nd lounge. She asked me to take my laptop. In the 2nd lounge there was 2 women Tracey and another women who gave a demonstration Exemplarhc website. They asked me if I was willing to assist in the development. They would email their newspaper. The meeting finished at 12:00 and I went to my room where I logged on. I had Sirloin Steak, chips, processed peas, onion rings, mushrooms and tomatoes for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:25 I went to the training room to have a lesson Basic Food Hygiene which lasted until 15:00. I went to my room and started watching a movie. At 15:50 my bowels opened and the carers changed my pad. I had Mulligatawny soup and ice cream for my tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

Monday, February 4, 2013

My Life being Disabled 04/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 my bowels opened and I told the carers that I wanted to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked to get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and wrote the address of Cinnamon Lounge, Horbury Brigde x2 to give the physio andthe office. I asked a carer to go with to distribute them and on the way back I called in Skills to inform them that a table is booked at 18:00 tomorrow. I went to my room and logged at 11:00. At 11:30 I listened to The Trevor Nelson Collection disc 3 and exercised. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. One of the senior carers told me I can't go to The Cinnamon Lounge tomorrow but I can go next Monday. I text'd my eldest son and text'd my youngest to tell him we're going next Monday. I spent the rest of the afternoon  working on my computer. I had my own Chicken Curry with Rice and Ice Cream for my tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

My Life being Disabled 03/02/13

Yesterday I Blogged off at 17:30, I put my feet up and watched television. I watched St. Helen's lose to Huddersfield 4 -40. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 05:30 and I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room where I had 2 sausages, 2 rashers of bacon, 2 fried eggs and some baked beans. I went to my room, logged on at 10:30 and sent an email to Bullbuilder resigning. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and decided to go to Asda. At Asda I bought 2 vegetable Samosas, 2other Indian snacks, a Chicken curry with rice, a bottle of Balsam and a bottle of shower gel. I came home, unpacked my shopping and listened Yorkshire Radio. I had Chicken Jalfrezi, 2 mini Naan breads and ice cream for my tea. I went to my room, looked on the television that Bradford had beaten Wakefield 40 - 6, cleaned my teeth and logged off 18:30.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

My Life being Disabled 02/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. I watched Leeds beat Hull FC 36 - 6. At 23:15 I asked a carer if I Acould go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I called the nurse came to wash my bladder. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and tried to sort my television. I logged on at 11:00 and had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. During afternoon I watched Wales lose to Ireland 22 - 30 and worked on my computer. I had Chilli con Carne, rice, Naan bread and ice cream for my tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged out at 17:30.

Friday, February 1, 2013

My Life being Disabled 01/02/13

Yesterday I logged off at 16:45 because my bowels had opened and the nurse said I must stay in my room until the carers had changed me. They changed my pad at 17:00 and I went to the dining room where I had bacon, poached egg and tomatoes. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth, put my feet up and watched television. At 18:30 I phoned Bollywood Lounge to reserve a table at 17:30 but they said it would be too cold at that time. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I asked them would somebody cut my hair. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. I wrote an email to  Sarah Williams The RFL Discrimation Manager. I had fried fish, chips and mushy peas. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I went to Asda where I bought a Chilli con Carne with rice, 2 Onion Bajas, 2 Vegetable Samosas, 4 mini Naan breads, a packet of Ginger nuts, box of Asda thin mint chocolates and 2 packets of chocolate biscuits. When I got home, I unpacked my shopping and started to change my passwords. I had Ravioli, garlic bread and ice cream for tea. I went to my bedroom, clean my teeth, finished changing my password and logged off at 18:30.