Cate's Diary

[Llama]

You're definitely a nicer person than me. I would've exploded at G for not wearing gloves after nearly losing a finger. I'm sorry the distance thing is so hard for you; all I have are virtual hugs When I do get down and miss someone I sometimes use that as a meditation focus: just close my eyes and imagine they're there in as much detail as possible. For me it helps a lot.

 

[Cate]

Oh, Cate - I'm so sorry you're having a rough time. Hug?

What can we talk about that will feel cheerful? Well - for starters, that was lovely of you to take wood down to your grandson and housemate (not so lovely of G to not wear gloves! ). And lovely that you could talk to and see your son, too, even if you couldn't hug him.
What's on the plan for today - is your weather likely to let you out for a bushwalk?

Thanks, Amy, especially for the hug. We went for a fairly big walk(just under 4 km) up to the other end of our street. I rang a woman I know who lives up there & she came out & had a yak. Also picked some lemons off a tree up that way & thought we would take a jar of rhubarb chutney up next time we go that way. I can't find their number either.

Hey Cate, I think a lot of people are feeling out of sorts these days. I am a traveler and do not believe I have spent so many nights at home in a row in many years, it is a bit stressful. I keep thinking of the places I want to go. I am grateful that I can get out more locally than a lot of people, I think you can too. The not touching or getting close to people is not comfortable for me either. Hopefully all this will be a distant memory soon.

I am sure many people are feeling the same, Rob. Looking forward to lots of hugs!

Really sorry to hear you are struggling Cate It's tough times for sure.
I know what you mean--i almost find it easier to not see people since i can't touch them or even stand within 6 feet of them!
Hope you are feeling better soon

Thanks, Liza. I love my hugs. G has an ap't to have his hand re-dressed tomorrow & I will do some shopping & maybe go for a walk around the river. There will be people I know to say hello to. Actually I say hi to everyone. Thanks for the hug!

You're definitely a nicer person than me. I would've exploded at G for not wearing gloves after nearly losing a finger. I'm sorry the distance thing is so hard for you; all I have are virtual hugs When I do get down and miss someone I sometimes use that as a meditation focus: just close my eyes and imagine they're there in as much detail as possible. For me it helps a lot.

Thanks, LaMa, especially for the hug. I may have said, "serves you right". I think if I meditated & imagined my family being really close I would cry.

Next walk G & I go on will be bigger & we will walk as far as you can go in the same direction we went today. There & back would be about 5 km. Unfortunately home is always uphill. It means we have great views.

R rang today & he is doing really well. He is picking apples at a neighbours house & is going to prune her trees & bring her cider when he makes it. He has so many apples from his backyard that he is giving them away everywhere. He says he imagines this is a trial run for how he wants to be living in a few years. I so love him!

 

[misty22]

Hey Cate! A long walk sounds so great. I really do envy you living so close to nature. I hope G feels better soon (I assume he's your hubby).
I can't keep up with the acronyms of people, sorry I have not been following your diary for long.

Re: distancing, yes it is difficult, two weeks ago I felt I was adjusting and now I feel like I am deteriorating. It is nice that you have G around though, company really helps.

 

[Cate]

Hi, Misty. Yes, G is my lovely husband. We have been together since I was 18. I think 2 weeks ago I was coping a lot better than I am now too. I am grateful that we have one another, but do I dare say that I am looking forward to other company as well? Yes, I am.....and golf!

 

[Llama]

I think I forgot who H was. But picking apples and making cider sounds wonderful!

 

[Cate]

You had me wondering then too, LaMa. R is our younger son, who lives in Hobart xo

 

[Llama]

Ah!

H says he imagines this is a trial run for how he wants to be living in a few years.

That was supposed to say "He" says... I´m a bit thick sometimes I thought you´d talked to a friend of his or something.

 

[Cate]

You, my friend, are far from thick. I had missed the e from He!

 

[Emilyrose]

What happened to the land that R bought that needed to be developed? Did he keep it?

 

[Cate]

He has kept it, Em. It doesn't have to developed but it doesn't have anything on it except a couple of basic sheds. He loves it & it probably was a good investment.

 

[Petal001]

Cate your walks all sound great and it’s good to have a yak over a neighbor fence .
and rhubarb chutney sounds delicious. Is it sweet . I have access to lots of rhubarb later this summer I might remember to ask for the recipe .

 

[DietAccountability101]

I can completely understand where you're coming from feeling out of sorts - it's very hard to get out of a routine of seeing and being close to be people when that's what we've been doing for all of our lives. Enjoy the downtime and the views!

 

[Cate]

Petal- These walks are saving my sanity (just). Our rhubarb chutney is scrumptious. I can email it to you. It goes very well with curries.
101- At least I got motivated to do some housework yesterday. I thought I would really have my house sparkling by now, but couldn't find any enthusiasm for it. I'll push myself each day to tackle something.
Heading soon as G has an ap't to have his finger re-dressed. Yay. It feels like an event! I'll do a little shopping, but not in the supermarket & we'll go for a walk around the river.

 

[Cate]

A much needed walk in town! G's hand got the nod from the nurse & doc so he's happy too.
& Now this

 

[liza]

That looks like a gorgeous area to walk. I love rivers.
Wonderful that G's finger is healing well. You sound cheered up--i hope so!

 

[Llama]

If that's what your autumn looks like I need to visit you some day to see your spring
Great to hear G's finger's healing well, even though it'll take a while.

 

[Cate]

Thanks, Liza. It has cheered me up considerably. I needed a change of scenery.
It is really pretty in our local town, LaMa. I'm sure you would love it. The last 2 pics were taken when we got home. The rainbow isn't super clear, but I do love to see a rainbow

 

[Emilyrose]

I love seeing rainbows too, it always cheers me up. Nice you got to go to town and good news about G’s finger.

 

[alligatorob]

Thanks for the pictures, you do live in a beautiful place! Good news on the hand.

 

[Cate]

Thanks, Em. Rainbows are really cheerful.
You're welcome, Rob. It is beautiful. It's also very good news about G's hand.

I woke up & thought it must be getting close to dawn as I was wide awake. It was only 2 am. I decided to get up and have an orange. Hopefully, I'll be tired enough to go back to sleep again before too long.