I get up at 6:00am and dress for a morning walk with my buddies. We walk through the Priest Gully Park and back. It is just over 4 km and takes us an hour. Here are some of the things we see on the way.
A Golden Orb spider the web is a golden colour.
Dancing Lady orchid.
Weird Cactus flower in the village.
Then it was time to take Bill to the doctors. He hasn't been well for a week. His right wrist and hand is very swollen and painful. The doctor is not sure if it is Gout or an infection so he wanted a blood test to find out. Unfortunately, the pathology lab blood collectors could not get blood from his aged weak veins. So the doctor's nurse had a go and wasn't successful but she said to come back in two days after he has drunk litres of water. So we did but she could only get one vial full before the vein collapsed. She wanted two. In the process Bill's arms have become a mess of bruises. Poor guy is not well. He has slept all day.
After such a lovely morning morning walk, it is sad to read of Bill's ill health. I trust an answer is soon found.
ReplyDeleteI would love seeing the birds waddle across the road in an orderly queue, but I will not like to see the creepy crawlies close up :(
ReplyDeleteRe the blood not flowing up easily, perhaps try and get blood from the beloved's neck or back of hand. I wish him well.
Hi Diane So sorry to hear about Bill I hope he will find some relieve soon and finds out whats going on. Take care! Great to do these walks You saw some wonderful things The weird cactus flower looks a bit like our flax or harakeke
ReplyDeletePoor Bill. How he must wish he could join you on that beautiful early morning walk.
ReplyDeleteSeems a nice walk Diane, and you are lucky you can go that far.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read Bill is not the best, hoping the blood needed can be had.
All the best..
I truly do feel your pain, yours and Bills, because we are living the same life you are. Bob's legs are a mass of bruises because each time he gets in and out of the hospital bed he gets a new one. Eliquis is the culprit. he also has the swollen hand, it goes up and down and one day appears on the mend and the next its back. we have diagnosed as gout, but not seen a doctor. Old age Aint for Sissies, for sure Hugs to both of you
ReplyDeleteA one hour walk every morning is impressive.
ReplyDeleteSorry about Bill. I take Eliquis too and my arms bruise so easily. Usually I don't remember what I knocked against. Now there are veins are showing in my ankles. I hope Bill is feeling better and fitter soon.
Sending well wishes and prayers for Bill. I hope he feels better.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your walk, the nature views, flowers and the birds.
Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
That is a lovely walk, even better with friends. Hope your hubby is better soon. I have read that it is good for our circulation to pretend as if we are playing the piano! Also, there is a great guy named Justin Agustin. He is Canadian. He has exercises not just for the muscle bound young folks but also for the elderly. He has exercises even if you are confined to bed! He makes the case that circulation is everything. So, please know that I am thinking of you both. Your friend in Georgia, USA- Kay.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful start to your day. So sorry to read that Bill is unwell. I hope an answer is soon found.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to read of his struggles and being sick. This is not fun at all. Very sorry.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to start the day and there is a lot to see as you have shown. Hope that Bill will be feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs from your walk.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read that Bill is unwell, I do hope he starts to feel better soon.
All the best Jan