Hello Forum Folks ,
I don't know if you are like me and feel the Pain and Stiffness from your symptoms a lot more in these winter months , but if you do I hope today's Pick and Mix will help you through.
I thought I would mix things up today , as we are all busy ( although at Festive Pacing speed , of course😋) , so if you just want to indulge in just some simple Brain Training , our little quiz comes first.
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Look at the photo. This is Santa , and long suffering Eldest Offspring, Eric , the Stand In Elf . Forced to take over the role because the original Little Helper was bound to get sea sick on a voyage , after somebody had the bright idea that Santa should arrive by Sea to man the Village Grotto!
So , Santa , armed with three bottles of beer for warmth , and poor Eric in a pair of tights two sizes too small for her , embarked on a boat trip around our lovely island of Anglesey in December to avoid spoiling the surprise of little children waiting for him to arrive. Unfortunately , as choirs and speakers are known to do , the concert before the real fun began over ran , forcing poor Elf Eric and Santa to brave the choppy waves and the cold for two whole trips around our Isle before they were allowed to come in to shore. So , the question I have for you today is , can you guess how many miles these brave Fairy Folk travelled to reach their Magical Destination?
Replies below , and answers tomorrow !
Plus if you have any tales of equally amusing Christmas antics , when you too went that extra mile to save the Festive Fun Day , I'm sure we would all love to share your memories to help beat the chill with a little laughter.
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🌟🌟🌟 AUNTY BEEs STAR BUY For WINTER or PAIN 🌟🌟🌟
A recommendation for a Warming Gift to buy yourself , something that not only Aunty Bee has tested with success for the last six months , but is now being sported under the jumpers and coats at outdoor events , or snuggled up with in bed , by half of her friends and the rest of the Family too.
The Star buy of my year to beat , Lumbar Back , Sacroiliac and Hip Pain and UTI , stomach and Kidney aches , both night and day , at home and out and about , has been....
The , DYNAMIK Hot and Cold Back and Abdominal Wrap
This wrap has been my life saver , especially while doing jobs in the house , suffering from a mini flare of all types of pain , reducing stiffness doing activities , and stopping the aches during travelling , or at concerts and even on walks. It's clay pack is the key , were it beats other packs hands down . No more hot water scald threats , ice burn, or smouldering wheat in the micro bag . And it retains heat right the way through the night , whilst also not straying from the exact spot you need it in bed ,or as you move about the house, because of its comfy body wrap.
The wrap itself , is a generous size and the width back support can add extra pain relief when worn tightly around the waist or hip area . It gives compression in the right spots to ease pressure on the sacroiliac or lumbar areas , and increases circulation where it counts. It can be hidden too , pretty easily under a jumper or coat so none of your friends need to know the secret that helped you go out. Meaning you can go to that Carol concert in a draughty Church , or cope a little easier when you go on a little walk , as the cold is usually the thing that puts us off this activity even on a Sunny Winters Day . Mr . Bee , a Diabetic, wore his marking for hours at a table and refereeing a match , even Grandma has one for lower abdominal pain , just keep tight hold if you get one , as soon as one of your Family try it they won't want to give it back!
Score : 10/10 , Available from various outlets including Amazon , at a cost of £10.79!
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And , my final thought .....
AUNTY BEE HAS A HUMBUG SIZED RANT on OUTDOOR EVENTS!!!
I have been invited to many things over this Festive Season , and in fact over many years of increasing Chronic Pain , as my Fibro , Neuralgia and Ehlers Danlos symptoms grew . Each year , it has become more and more of a struggle to take part in these occasions . And now , with the Hairy Cherry on the top of the Pain Cupcake of GCA and Heart Issues , my Festive activity list had to become more limited than ever. I have had to cancel attending most events, and not always because of Flares of Pain and Fatigue but simply because so many of the things we get invited to simply do not cater to our Symptom and Motility needs with a Chronic " Invisible " illness like PMR , GCA , or the rest of the Agonising Gang.
When was it that the Rest of the World decided that every major Magical Event had to be held outdoors?
Draughty Halls and Chilly Churches and Temples were bad enough . Yet now it seems your Big Winter Event isn't showstopping enough unless it includes real weather and environmental Special Effects . The School concert held under the shelter in the playground to a standing audience. It's not a Nativity unless done in a Barn on a Farm . Your Winter Grottos must be in the woods , or , " Hey! We thought we would hold our show by candlelight up the side of Macchu Picchu !!! "
The options are endless , and wonderful for the perfectly Young and Healthy , but when did people stop remembering the real meaning of Christmas or Yule is about gathering together , bringing the gift of Light and Companionship to All ? Not just those that are able to cross a Forest on a guided walk by Lantern light.
It's hard enough for Us "Invisible Illness Warriors " to Polywobble to the Corner Shop , you can forget about trying to cross an assault course of branches and twigs in torchlight to watch Little Johnnie do the Dance of the Sprites under Pine Trees on Equinox Night!!
Ooohh!!! It's enough to bring on a Flare just thinking about it . Or a Scrooge sized rant like this one of Aunty Bees ,when , to add insult to injury , you are made to feel guilty for having to cancel these activities . Especially when the cause of that cancellation isn't even your fault!! As on many of these occasions it isn't the Disease that's the problem but that Wonderland is steadily becoming "Access Only" to the Able Bodied!
There may well be more Mobility Ramps , TV Programmes , Disability Activities and Gadgets to help us in the Modern World , but in my opinion , the gap in Equality for All is widening , and it will keep on doing so , because it's the Thought and Consideration put into planning by folks in the Real World that still has a blooming long way to Go!
It's enough to make Aunty Bee want to take up her Megaphone again and protest with Greta , if only she would come inside from her boat or outdoor stage in Winter and go somewhere warm instead!
Hugs and enough Warm and Toasty wishes to keep those Winter Chills at Bay , Auntie Bee XXX
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