Cate's Diary

My grandparents had so many grandchildren we never really did anything together (we'd visit on Sundays and play with our cousins while the grown-ups talked) and I feel like I never got to know them properly even though three out of four lived until I was in my twenties (or even thirties for one of them). So I'm kind of jealous of your grandkids!
 
I was really close to my father's parents & my great aunt & really cherish those memories. We 5 were the only grandkids for them. I'm glad we get to see a lot of our grandkids. It's a special time & is precious. I don't want to feel bored when I'm with them or while they're with us.
 
G & I have decided we are going to travel further to do our weekly shopping as there is a really good grocery store that has much better quality food than the big supermarket chain which is in our local town. It's not that much further (80 km instead of 22 return). It also does not have an overpowering smell & I don't have to wear a mask.
We did a big shop this morning, got home & had barbecued sardines & salad, followed by fresh fruit & then took our grandson a load of wood as it's a beautiful sunny day. We are now having a pot of herbal tea. G has 8-ball tonight & I am undecided about going with him. A night in front of the fire with a good book sounds appealing.
Golf tomorrow :)
 
When you live on mainland Australia, away from the cities, things are usually a lot further again. Tru would attest to that. You do get used to it, but you would be lost without a car. That's when people lose their independence.
Golf today & rain is predicted. I'll try not to be a sook. I have had breakfast & have lunch prepared to take with me. I'm having a chicken, cheese, spinach & chilli toastie, with a banana & a mandarin.
 
:) I know, I just find it entertaining. 11 km one way is a bike ride for me while 40 km is a drive I'd need some good motivation for.
 
Ah, but shopping for good, healthy food is motivation in itself.
I played golf yesterday but with only 3 others as we decided not to go ahead with the comp day but some of us decided to quickly play 9 holes before the inevitable rain came. It was fun & we managed to finish & put our stuff away before it started. We went to lunch with G who had been to see her oncologist & had a lovely time for a couple of hours. She is going to have to have radiation every weekday for 6 weeks. We all stayed cheerful for her as she hates fuss.
I did some shopping & got home a bit earlier than usual to find G had beaten me home. They played only nine holes as well before abandoning.
I slept much better last night & got about 8 & 1/2hours.
 
Oh, brilliant, about the sleep! So fundamental to feeling good - or even to feeling capable of getting through the day.
I'm sorry that you have a friend dealing with cancer - best wishes to her, and to the support group around her.
 
aiminglow said:
Oh, brilliant, about the sleep! So fundamental to feeling good - or even to feeling capable of getting through the day.
I'm sorry that you have a friend dealing with cancer - best wishes to her, and to the support group around her.
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Thank you. She has an excellent support group & a great attitude.
 
Glad you are getting nicer groceries, despite the drive. We didn't eat much organic food on the vacation because food prices were so high in Hawaii, and it did make a big difference in how everything tasted and how I felt after eating it. I love getting super fresh veggies and feeling inspired to cook nice things with them. It's good to have really good food in the fridge again!

So nice to hear you have having a good time at your old golf club. And nice they are being good about you not taking on responsibilities there - phew! It must be really hard being cheerful for someone with cancer though. I can't imagine.

I missed reading diaries while away - so good to wake up and read how you are doing!
 
Just popping in to say I have been unable to post as our network was down. I had no phone & no internet for 24 hours! I couldn't even ring our phone company to find out was happening. I'll be back tomorrow morning xoxo
 
Hi Marsia & LaMa :grouphug: & anyone else reading my diary :)
We went to our quarterly family lunch at G's younger brother's place yesterday & had a lovely time. There was so much delicious food- Baba Ganoush, Hummus, olives, pickled mussels & crackers; Roast duck, roast chicken, baked veg, delicious greens; key lime tart....followed by Gorgonzola & crackers. We both ate too much. We have had these lunches to keep the family connected since G's mother died.
We have the GK's today & are taking them to the caves & then lunch. Their Dad is giving us a private tour :)
I am going to start logging on MFP again on Monday. I really need to start losing weight. Seeing G's 2 sisters yesterday shook me up. I feel uncomfortable now & I could see myself being really big again & it frightened me.
I'll start at 1500 cals per day for one week & see how I go.
Meanwhile, time with my lovely GK's :beating:
 
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A cave tour with the kids sounds great! But reading about your family lunch may have made my eyeballs put on weight :D
 
Sounds like a wonderful lunch, and such a good idea to all stay connected! What are the caves like? I love caves!!
 
Marsia said:
Sounds like a wonderful lunch, and such a good idea to all stay connected! What are the caves like? I love caves!!
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It is Marsia. Families can drift apart when the matriarch dies & these lunches are getting more enjoyable as I get used to them. The caves are wonderful. I'll pm you a link.
 
Day 1 of logging & starting my "diet". 1500 cals per day this week.
BF- Greek yoghurt, rhubarb, raspberries & almond meal 400 cals. I am going to try to not have any grain at BF as recommended to me when I got to my GW, way back in 2007.
I wish I felt more positive & confident about this, but I have made a start.
Lunch is going to be home-made pumpkin soup with a couple of Ryvitas (with Quark & tomato on them).
 
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