How are you all dear friends?

[chloe40]

It's been such a miserable week weather wise in the UK, that it really can affect our mood. If you're grieving too, then that makes it so much worse or does it not affect you?

Chloe x

[Turnipgirl]

Been a busy week here but today has been a day in relaxing with some well earned treats and catching up with the washing and shopping and preparing the veg for tomorrow's roast dinner in!

Yesterday I really enjoyed an afternoon out to the Cardiff Bay food festival and sat outside in the rain under an umbrella listening to the live music there!

In the morning it was job applications and a trip to the job centre to sign on and they said they are pleased with me and sorted me out for 9.30am next Friday and I said I was fine for 9.30 as with 9.30 once you are done you don't have to worry for the rest of the day!

Monday just gone we enjoyed a day out in Newport after a job interview!

With the rain I just go out and do what I planned to do anyway bar putting washing out on the line!

Up here most people put washing out on the line when it's nice rather than wasting money and energy putting it in a tumble dryer!

During the winter when it wasn't raining I would put washing out on the line to dry to cut down on damp in the flat and wasting money in putting the dryer on!

When the weather really is bad then I put the dryer on!

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Turnipgirl]

Really pleased you seem to be enjoying life despite the job search. You’ll get the right offer soon I’m sure.

Stay positive Turnipgirl

x

[Caza]

morning, the weather doesn’t really affect my mood. It use to, so I don’t why that’s changed 🤷‍♀️. I used to find the change of seasons upsetting because my daughter wouldn’t be there to see them & bad weather in the winter would upset me. My daughter hated the cold weather & I used to get really upset thinking about if she was cold. Stupid I know but now nothing. If it’s raining I’ll get wet no big deal. The dog has to have his walk. As TG said the only thing it affects is the endless washing.

Least England won, what a match 👏

[chloe40 Administrator]

Morning 🌅 Caza

Yes, that makes so much sense, when put in perspective why does the weather matter x

I’ll remember that!

[Bingofox007]

my husband was a sun worshipper and we spent so much time in the garden, got a Mediterranean bbq and had summer parties as his birthday was in July, it was hot in July once!!! I feel very lonely in the sun in the garden now so although the rain snd dull skies are depressing, I don’t enjoy the sunny days as I once did. He died the day after his 47thbirthday, 11years ago this year, but I still can’t sit out there and relax. I would like to open the windows tho and feel a warm breeze rather than cold draught. Take care 🦊x

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Bingofox007]

Hi Bingofox007

Aah I understand, association. Your husband was very young , I’m sorry, it’s been a long time but our memories are always fresh in our minds x

[Midori]

I'm very weather - affected. Today is grey and grimy, so I'm feeling cold and very grumpy. When it's hot and the sun's out I get too hot and again, grumpy. Must admit the heat has to ramp up pretty high to get me out of sweaters. I guess I'm a chilly mortal. My excuse is, my inner Thermostat has packed up, and I feel cold even if there is a slight breeze.

My bereavement was in 1991, so I'm well over it and functioning again. I have Fibromyalgia and CPTSD, but on the whole I'm pretty good now. I used to be a nurse, so it irks me that now, at 76, I need to be looked after. Can't drive any longer as I have eye problems.

Still have my 35 yo son with me as my carer, I feel guilty about that as he left College and was straight into caring for me. I worry about how he will cope after I pass, as he is Dyslexic and possibly on the Autism spectrum, ( mildly) and he was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Never rains, but it pours!

Cheers, Midori

[chloe40 Administrator]

Hi Midori

Sounds like you are indeed a chilly morsel but I too feel the cold even when the weather is sunny but it does lift my mood.

Your health has taken it's toll, sorry to read that Midori, it must be difficult having your mobility affected when you've always driven, that's a shame.

You always seem so positive and I admire that. It must be especially hard having eye problems.

I'm pleased you have your son at home to support for you but I do understand your reservations, that must be a worry for you but your strength and resolve shines through.

Lovely to chat with you

Chloe

[Midori]

Thank you, I try to stay positive, but there are the odd occasions where My resolve falters. I find HU a great help every day as there are always folk who need help, and that's what I try to do. I guess the old nurse is still within!

Cheers, Midori

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Midori]

She sure is Midori

Once a nurse, always a nurse and it's great your always happy to help others,

your appreciated x