P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?

[Adawn47]

While at the doctors we compared my wrist monitor reading against the arm cuff reading and the difference was so minimal that they we're happy to accept my monthly readings without having to visit the surgery. As I have 'white coat hypertension' both readings at the surgery were high, so they accept my wrist monitor readings from home.

When Frank was on the cardiac ward they also used the arm cuff as all NHS do, and when I when I asked about the wrist monitor we were told that a good wrist monitor when used correctly is as accurate as the arm cuff.

 The Omron monitor was recommened by my GP as the best monitor to use at home, because I was uncomfotable trying to use the arm cuff.  I can only say that I have been using Omron since 1995 and both my GP  and myself are very happy with it.

Avril

 

 

[brian1]

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

It's a miserable morning with light rain but I still had a nice bacon bap and coffee 😋

You must be Elite with Greggs, Graham.My bacon at Victoria coach station is never that good 😉.

[lincslady]

I imagine that your last post, Avril, explains a reason for continuing to use the arm cuffs for measuring bp., i.e. that they might be slightly more accurate.  I had thought that how much easier it would be in hospital when you get woken up every 4 hours to have it done!  However, my GP did say that it is important to have the right size of arm cuff.  My new one has all the bells and whistles of memory etc., so I hope it will 'see me out'.  (Though not yet awhile). One more point, it is always worth taking it at least twice with a short gap; the second one is almost always a bit lower and considered more accurate.

 

Lovely and sunny here at present, but I fear it won't last.  I hope it will be nice at the weekend for all those for whom it is a special time.

[Eglesbrech]

It’s really cold here today and blowing a storm. Feels more like winter than spring. 
 

The Easter weekend looks like a bit of a washout, which is a shame.

 

There was an interesting article on the radio this morning about Easter. Apparently people are buying more decorations than ever and Easter markets are popping up. They were suggesting that it is becoming more like Christmas in terms of buying and holiday events.

 

I always put up a few bits and pieces and have a bowl of daffodils out front and of course the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Cup, which is fiercely fought for each year!

 

 

[Snow Hill]

Started off a nice sunny, but cold morning, garage door installers arrived at 8:15, starting early due to forecast this after. The new doors are now on, they are just finishing of sealing frame etc and it’s started to rain, but they are carrying on regardless.

 

They have taken the old doors away, so saves me having to get rid of them. Just hoping for a few dry days after Easter so I can a skip to dispose of old raised beds, decking boards, rubble and other accumulated rubbish behind the garage, I can then access the walls to remove the spreading Ivy and then repaint the rendering on the garage. 
 

The question is when are we going to get a weeks worth of dry days? 

[purplesea]

Dispite the fact that we are supposed to have showers all day they have been very few and far between. Looking out of the window now we have blue sky, although the weather warning that we have inplace for strong winds has been extended until midnight.

[Adawn47]

1 hour ago, lincslady said:

 One more point, it is always worth taking it at least twice with a short gap; the second one is almost always a bit lower and considered more accurate.

That's right LL it is, as well as time of day, meal times etc. Getting an accurate reading at home is not as simple as putting on the monitor and pressing a button. With a wrist monitor the arm is also held in a different position than when using the arm cuff, and I was shown the correct way by the GP. 

I've had BP problems since I was 32, it's hereditary(thanks mum) and as I've got older it's got steadily worse. Tablets can only do so much, so it's important that I keep a close eye on my weekly readings. 

And salt intake😇

Avril

[brian1]

Having brought home another houseful of clothes from Italy,we've spent 2 days clearing out and making numerous trips to charity shops.Went to B&Q for melamine and fitted 2 extra shelves in wardrobes.Another 2 days at least.Next stop, the shed, to make room for all the tools I've brought home,lol.

[kalos]

27 minutes ago, Eglesbrech said:

I always put up a few bits and pieces and have a bowl of daffodils out front and of course the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Cup, which is fiercely fought for each year!

 

I remember doing egg hunts 🙃

[kalos]

17 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

I've had BP problems since I was 32, it's hereditary(thanks mum)

 

I think I inherited mine from my children 🤔🙃😉

[lincslady]

Brian, there is nothing more satisfying than donating surplus but good condition clothes to a charity shop.  It is a triple win; you clear out the wardrobe, someone who maybe can't afford new clothes gets a bargain, and the charity gets money.  I have worked in two hospice shops, and thoroughly enjoyed the work and making friends with fellow staff, so for me it was a four times winner.  I have to say, if that is all right, that hospice shops are very deserving of help, as they get only a certain amount of government assistance to do their invaluable work, and really rely on donations and shop takings.

[yorkshirephil]

Started off lovely and sunny here, we decided to have a drive to Junction 32 and have our brekkie there. There seems to be 20% off in most of the shops which was the case at Blacks who stock Peter Storm T shirts which I like, £7.65 a pop so filled my boots.

While we were there I pointed out that there was an item for Mrs YP. I got the look but there wasn't a lot she could say as I didn't actually mention which one.

I hope everyone enjoys the Easter weekend, remember Easter eggs will be half price or less from Tuesday, plus an hour's less rain on Sunday when the clocks go forward. Don't forget to send in you gas and lekkie readings if not on a smart meter as the prices go down on 1st April.

[brian1]

3 hours ago, lincslady said:

Brian, there is nothing more satisfying than donating surplus but good condition clothes to a charity shop.  It is a triple win; you clear out the wardrobe, someone who maybe can't afford new clothes gets a bargain, and the charity gets money.  I have worked in two hospice shops, and thoroughly enjoyed the work and making friends with fellow staff, so for me it was a four times winner.  I have to say, if that is all right, that hospice shops are very deserving of help, as they get only a certain amount of government assistance to do their invaluable work, and really rely on donations and shop takings.

You're dead right LL,I always go to a local childrens hospice shop.The larger well known charities have too many overheads IMO.

[P&O SUE]

And we’re off, hello from The Crows Nest Aurora. Have a good weekend everyone.

 

 

 

 

[Adawn47]

25 minutes ago, P&O SUE said:

And we’re off, hello from The Crows Nest Aurora. Have a good weekend everyone.

 

 

 

 

Have a lovely cruise Sue🌞

Avril

[Presto2]

5 hours ago, Eglesbrech said:

It’s really cold here today and blowing a storm. Feels more like winter than spring. 
 

The Easter weekend looks like a bit of a washout, which is a shame.

 

There was an interesting article on the radio this morning about Easter. Apparently people are buying more decorations than ever and Easter markets are popping up. They were suggesting that it is becoming more like Christmas in terms of buying and holiday events.

 

I always put up a few bits and pieces and have a bowl of daffodils out front and of course the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Cup, which is fiercely fought for each year!

 

 

Oh, please God, no ! Easter is by far our favourite festival and love it because it is not so commercialised. Can live with my Easter Egg and the chicks and lambs etc etc, but let's not turn it into the frenzy that Christmas has become ...... imagine doing all that again twice a year in terms of the Christmas 'mayhem' ....

[Presto2]

49 minutes ago, P&O SUE said:

And we’re off, hello from The Crows Nest Aurora. Have a good weekend everyone.

 

 

 

 

Have a wonderful time 🙂

[Angel57]

53 minutes ago, P&O SUE said:

And we’re off, hello from The Crows Nest Aurora. Have a good weekend everyone.

 

 

 

 

Have a fabulous time on the best ship! I hope it’s not too bumpy, but winds should hopefully ease soon. X

[Beckett]

@P&O SUE Have a great few days Sue. Take the Stugeron now though  - it might be a bit wild tonight ( that's the weather, not you and John in the Crow's Nest!). Enjoy it - you deserve a nice rest. Jane xx

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, P&O SUE said:

And we’re off, hello from The Crows Nest Aurora. Have a good weekend everyone.

 

 

 

 

I hope you have a fantastic cruise Sue.

[purplesea]

2 hours ago, P&O SUE said:

And we’re off, hello from The Crows Nest Aurora. Have a good weekend everyone.

 

 

 

 

Have a lovely cruise. Hope it's not too windy.

 

My turn on Sunday☺️

[Snow Hill]

1 hour ago, Presto2 said:

Oh, please God, no ! Easter is by far our favourite festival and love it because it is not so commercialised. Can live with my Easter Egg and the chicks and lambs etc etc, but let's not turn it into the frenzy that Christmas has become ...... imagine doing all that again twice a year in terms of the Christmas 'mayhem' ....

Easter said to originate of the pagan festival of Eostre, celebrating the Anglo Saxon Goddess Ostara who was believed to be the bringer of spring. Christianity then came along and repurposed the festival as they did with the Roman Festival of Saturnalia, which took place over a few days at the end of December. 

[Presto2]

Just now, Snow Hill said:

Easter said to originate of the pagan festival of Eostre, celebrating the Anglo Saxon Goddess Ostara who was believed to be the bringer of spring. Christianity then came along and repurposed the festival as they did with the Roman Festival of Saturnalia, which took place over a few days at the end of December. 

And? 

[Snow Hill]

5 minutes ago, Presto2 said:

And? 

Just saying Christianity used existing pagan festivals and repurposed for their own agenda. The similarity in the words of both events are clear Eostre & Easter. 

[Presto2]

21 minutes ago, Snow Hill said:

Just saying Christianity used existing pagan festivals and repurposed for their own agenda. The similarity in the words of both events are clear Eostre & Easter. 

Thanks for the history lesson, but I still don't get how it relates to my comments about not wanting Easter to become the spending frenzy / major stress etc that Christmas is....