Week 38 of 2025

 

I slept well only woke once to pee at 2am then straight back to sleep, I had 10hrs & 12mins of sleep.

I did a load of washing and hung it out and took the clothes hoists outside. I also vacuumed three times and got Tim to hang a few photos for me.

Thankfully when I went to bring the clothes in at 5pm everything was dried, so I was able to fold the clothes ready to be put away tomorrow.

I also got Tim to give me a haircut it feels much better.

I have managed to stay awake till 7.30pm but now I am done for the day.

Temp at 5.30am 9C or 48F

Temp at 1pm 24C or 75F

Temp at 4pm 22C or 71F

Temp at 7pm 21C or 69F

BGL:5.4

Steps:12,167=6.1klms or 3.7miles

I slept well, woke twice to pee then straight back to sleep, I had 9hrs & 2mins of sleep.

I changed the sheets from winter to summer sheets and I washed the winter ones and hung them on the clothes hoists but didn’t take them outside as they will drag on the dirty ground.

Sue was surprised to find Sam here a d ready to leave when she arrived.

It is very warm and have changed into shorts. I had to get Sam to come down and turn the fan up to high as it was set for low.

Temp at 5.30am 9C or 48F

Temp at 1pm 25C or 77F

Temp at 4pm 26C or 78F

Temp at 7pm 22C or 71F

BGL:5.5

Steps:8,349=4.2klm or 2.6miles

I slept well, woke twice to pee then straight back to sleep, I had 9hrs & 13mins of sleep.

The sheets are dried, and I have folded them and put them away.

I, went to charge the battery in the small blower but I can’t find the charger.

Not as hot today but still pretty warm.

We are in for another hot day.

Temp at 5.30am 14C or 57F

Temp at 1pm 25C or 77F

Temp at 4pm 26C or 78F

Temp at 7pm 22C or 71F

BGL:5.2

Steps: 10,270=5.2klm’s

I slept well, eventually about an hour after going to bed I experienced restless legs. So, I go up and used the powerfit for 10 minutes then back to bed. I fell asleep soon after and didn’t wake till the alarm went off at 5am.

I had 7hrs & 8mins of sleep.

I steam mopped the laundry, kitchen and bathroom floors.

We are in for another hot day.

Tim found me asleep in front of the TV when he got home at 6pm, this is not like me.

Temp at 5.30am 14C or 57F

Temp at 1pm 26C or 78F

Temp at 4pm 22C or 71F

Temp at 7pm 18C or 66F

BGL:5.5

Steps: 11,546=5.8klm or 3.6miles

I slept well, had 7hrs and 41 mins of sleep was awake for only 6 mins and got up only once to pee.

Sam got a lift to school with his mate Ashton she was sitting for her white card and had to be at school before 8.30am. As it is Thursday I don’t have to meet her after school as she goes to Bailey’s place.

Jess bought me a cheeseburger for lunch and hung around talking to me for 1.5hrs, it was great talking to her.

This evening Jessica brought down some steak she cooked as she forgot that Sam wouldn’t be home for tea, so that is what Tim had.

Temp at 5.30am 12C or 53F 

Temp at 1pm 22C or 71F

Temp at 4pm 20C or 68F

Temp at 7pm 16C or 60F

BGL:5.3

Steps: 13,275=6.7klm

I slept well, even if my watch says I only had 3hrs and 3 mins of sleep, I know it was longer.

It is another very warm day, Tim sent me a text letting me know it will be around 8pm when he gets home tonight.

After sorting out the medication for the next four weeks, I was left feeling exhausted.

I was going to do the ironing but felt too exhausted to bother with it.

I rode the scooter up to get Sam as I was unable to walk without sliding my feet and felt that was unsafe.

Temp at 5.30am 12C or 53F 

Temp at 1pm 26C or 78F

Temp at 4pm 24C or 75F

Temp at 7pm 20C or 68F

BGL:5.9

Steps: 9,518= 4.8klm’s

I slept well, got 6hrs and 22mins sleep it did take me a while to settle into a firm sleep with dosing on and off for a few hours before I feel into a firm sleep.

I am up early this morning as at 4.40am as I woke with a headache and a sore left arm as well as pain in the upper back and chest.

By 1pm I had to turn the air con on while I was ironing the work shirts but by 3pm I was able to turn it off.

I also have another headache this afternoon. I am not fully with it this afternoon.

Sam and Bailey came over and brought Steve a plastic skeleton the size of a toddler he is so cute, I will have to ask for a photo. Seeing Steve cheered me up and made me all excited like a little kid, this amuses Bailey, I think.

Temp at 5.30am 16C 

Temp at 1pm 26C

Temp at 4pm 24C

Temp at 7pm 19C

BGL:5.1

Steps 7,462 = 3.8Klms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caturday with Archie

Hi everyone it's me Archie my mum's mum is sharinhg these photos of me 

Mary Wade

 

Recently I read this book My Story No Way Back by Valerie Wilding it is about the early life of Mary Wade and I found it very interesting.

She was born on the 17 December 1775 and passed away on the 17 December 1859, she was a British teenager and convict who was transported to Australia when she was 12 years old. She was the youngest convict aboard Lady Juliana, which was part of the Second Fleet. Her family grew to include five generations and over 300 descendants in her own lifetime.

It is believed that Mary had at least three siblings all younger than her they were Elizabeth Ann Wade born 5 February 1778, Henrietta born 17 November 1780 and Henry born 1 August 1786, died April 1793.

She spent her days sweeping the streets of London, as a means of begging. On 5 January 1789, Mary, with another child, Jane Whiting, 14 years old, stole clothes (one cotton frock, one linen tippet which is like a shawl and a linen cap) from Mary Phillips, an 8-year-old, who at the time was collecting water in a bottle at a privy. They then sold the frock to a pawnbroker.

Mary was reported to a Police Constable by another child the officer later found the tippet in Mary's room, whereupon she was arrested and placed in Bridewell Prison. Her trial was held on 14 January 1789 at the Old Bailey, where she was found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. However, in April her sentence was commuted to transportation she would spend 93 days in Newgate Prison while waiting for the transportation to take place.

After arriving in New South Wales she was sent to Norfolk Island while there she had three children Sarah in 1793, Edward (born c1795 died c1796) and William (born 1795).

When they arrived back in Sydney, Mary lived with Teague Harrigan, with whom she had another two children: Edward (born c1800 died 1803) and Edward (born 1803), in their tent on the banks of the Tank Stream in Sydney. Teague left to go on a whaling expedition in 1806 and, by 1817, he was living in Tasmania where he was granted land in 1825 and, presumably, never returned to the mainland.

From 1809, Wade lived with a man named Jonathan Brooker who was given a certificate of freedom in February 1811 and was granted 60 acres (24 ha) of land by Governot Macquarie. Mary received her certificate of freedom on 1 September 1812.

Mary married Jonathan Brooker on 10 February 1817 at St Lukes, in Liverpool in NSW. Even though they lost everything and became destitute they pleaded to Governor Brisbane for aid. They recovered, with them owning 62 acres (25 ha) of land in Illawarra by 1828. They lived there until Brookers' death on 14 March 1833.

Mary died in Wollongong, NSW on 17 December 1859 (her birthday), at the age of 84. Her funeral service was the very first to be held in St Paul's Church of England, in Fairy Meadow, NSW it was her son who donated the land on which the church was built.

At the time of her death, Mary had over 300 living descendants and is considered one of the founding mothers of the early European settlement of Australia. Her descendants now number in the tens of thousands, including Kevin Rudd a former Prime Minister.

In 2017, the NSW Government named the Mary Wade Correction Centre, a remand centre for women, in her honour.

 

 

 

 

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Apes

 

Ok this week we are looking still at primates but the ones we generally think of as being much larger. Those being apes which belong to different families and have key differences in their physical characteristics, behaviour, and evolutionary lineage.

There are 20 species of apes the smallest is the Gibbon with the gorilla being the largest.

The physical differences are such an ape’s tail is one straightforward way to tell them apart, what is the main difference apes do not have tails, generally speaking,

Apes are generally larger and have a more robust build than monkeys. Apes have a broader chest, a larger brain-to-body size ratio, and more mobile shoulder joints that allow them to swing through trees (a form of locomotion called brachiation). Monkeys are typically smaller, with a narrower chest, and are better suited for running and leaping on top of branches.  

When it comes to movement monkeys are mostly quadrupedal, meaning they walk on all four limbs, often running along branches. Apes, because of their broad chest and flexible shoulders, can walk upright for short distances, and many are known for knuckle-walking.

When it comes to facial features, Apes often have flatter faces with a wide range of expressive features, which allows for complex social communication. Monkeys tend to have longer snouts and less expressive faces.  

Apes are generally considered more intelligent than monkeys. They have larger brains and exhibit more complex cognitive abilities, including problem-solving, abstract thinking, and self-awareness (many can recognize themselves in a mirror).  

Both monkeys and apes are highly social, but apes tend to have more complex social structures with hierarchies and alliances. Great apes also form strong family units and display a high degree of empathy and social learning.

They usually have a longer lifespan then a monkey and usually only have one baby at a time.

Some people find it hard to get their head around the fact that chimpanzees are not monkeys but are part of the ape family.

More next week

 

China's Government

 

Now days China is ruled as a unitary one-party state by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP holds a monopoly on political power and its authority is embedded in all aspects of government and society.

The constitution of the People's Republic of China explicitly states that the country is under the leadership of the CCP. The party's institutions overlap with government bodies at every level, from the national government to local villages.  

The General Secretary of the CCP, currently Xi Jinping, holds the ultimate power and authority over the state and the military. While he also holds the titles of President of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, his power is primarily derived from his position as head of the party.  

The State Council is the chief administrative authority of the government. Led by the Premier, it is responsible for implementing the policies and directives set forth by the CCP. While it is the highest organ of state administration, it is subservient to the party's leadership.  

The National People's Congress (NPC) is constitutionally the "highest organ of state power." However, in practice, it functions as a rubber-stamp legislature that approves decisions already made by the CCP leadership. The CCP controls a two-thirds majority of the seats, and all elections are tightly controlled by the party.  

Unlike many Western democracies, China's political system does not have a separation of powers. The party's authority is integrated into all state organs, including the government, military, and judicial system. The judiciary is not independent and serves to enforce the party's will.  

Or to put it simply, the Chinese Communist Party is the central and all-encompassing force that governs China, with all other state institutions operating under its control and direction. Like anyone didn’t already know this.

 

 

Week 37 of 2025

 

I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had 9hrs and 24mins of sleep, was awake for 12mins.

Kathy came over and spoke to Tim about his family tree, all the information she shared was really interesting.

Sue picked me up and we went to the cemetery Dave, Leigh and Liarna turned up as well as Sandy, Denni, Landon and Skylar. It was good seeing everyone.

It has turned out to be a very warm day. I changed into shorts it was that warm.

Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F

Temp at 1pm 22C or 71.5F

Temp at 7pm 19C or 66F

BGL:5.3

Steps:8,136=4klms or 2miles

I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had 8hrs and 22mins of sleep.

Another very warm day I did just the usual housework I don’t have a lot of motivation today.

Received a text from Tim letting me know it will be around 8pm by the time he gets home.

Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F

Temp at 1pm 23C or 73F

Temp at 4pm 25C or 77F

Temp at 7pm 22C or 71F

BGL:5.3

Steps:7,500=3.81Klms or 2miles

I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had 9hrs and 33mins of sleep.

Another very warm day I did a load of washing and hung it on the clothes hoists which I took outside to dry.

Tim has a doctor’s appointment he needs a script and is going to ask about why he is feeling so stuffed up in the head. He came home with referrals for an Xray and ultrasound as well as one to see a physio and on to see a podiatrist but not my podiatrist he also got a couple of scripts. He went on to tell me the doctor told him he shouldn’t be using the nasal spray he is using and wrote a script for something different. I told him he has been told that before he snapped and said he hadn’t then changed to he couldn’t remember.

This arvo I have a headache and feel worn-out and have no patience for loud voices and Tim getting his nose out of joint over stupid little things.

Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F

Temp at 1pm 23C or 73F

Temp at 4pm 22C or 71F

Temp at 7pm 22C or 71F

BGL:5.4

Steps:8,589=4.34klm or 2.6miles

KATHY-LEE’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 40 TODAY

I slept so so woke only once but only got 6hrs and 40mins of sleep.

It is raining heavy, so I have asked Jessica to go with Sam this morning.

Around 2pm Jess asked if I could wash a couple of quilts for her as she has so much washing to do. I have washed and dried them for her.

Temp at 5.30am 16C or 60F

Temp at 1pm 17C or 62F

Temp at 4pm 17Cor 62F

Temp at 7pm 16C or 60F

BGL:5.4

Steps:7,028=3.5klm or 2.1miles      

I slept well didn’t wake at all had a total of 9hrs sleep, woke feeling good.

I remember Tim saying last night that the kitchen roof was leaking over the light and hearing him ring maintenance to report it. I also remember myself telling him to just answer the woman’s questions, even though I was more asleep than awake.

Tim rang on his way to work to tell me about the roof and that someone should be out today or tomorrow to check it out.

We have had light rain on and off all day.

Men came and looked at the roof, it turned out that there was a lot of leaves and stuff around and under the solar panels which they cleaned away. This caused all the water to just sit and build up till it seeped through the cracks in the tiles. I explained that since his accident Tim is unable to get on the roof and clean the area.

Temp at 5.30am 12C or 53F

Temp at 1pm 14C or 57F

Temp at 4pm 14C or 57F

Temp at 7pm 13C or 55F

BGL:5.6

Steps:6,349=3.22klm or 1.9miles

 I slept well didn’t wake at all had a total of 7hrs & 44Mins sleep, woke feeling good.

Went to unpack then dishwasher and discovered that Tim didn’t add the dishes he used when he made his tea last night, when I asked why he had no answer.

Thankfully it isn’t raining, and I have been able to hang the towels on the clothes hoists outside to dry.

It has been a nice day, yes, a bit on the cool side but ok.

This evening, I am moving a fair bit and by concentration is shit.

Temp at 5.30am 10C or 50F

Temp at 1pm 13C or 55F

Temp at 4pm 12C or 53F

Temp at 7pm 10c or 50F

BGL:5.5

Steps:10,317=5.2klm’s or 3.2 Miles

I slept well only woke once to pee at 2am then straight back to sleep, I had 7hrs & 23mins of sleep. It is a cold morning; I have turned the heater on for a bit.

Tim is setting up his new laptop with some help from me.

I went with Tim when he went to put fuel in the car and then we went to do some shopping. The first thing we did was go to the chemist and put a script in to be filled, however, when we go in the car to come home, I realise we hadn’t gone back to get the medication, so Tim went back to get it, he was gone 20 minutes. When he got back, he said the script card was declined and that it cost $93, I checked the receipt, and he had been charged twice for his medication and it cost $35 as it’s not on the PBS.

When we got home, he was in a right mood but after a while he went outside to do some yard work.

Sam and Bailey came down and asked if I had a spare cane Bailey could borrow while at Sam’s as he has a bad knee, I did have one.

By 6pm my whole body is aching and I am in so much pain and feel so exhausted and drained.

Temp at 5.30am 9C or 48F

Temp at 1pm 19C or 66F

Temp at 4pm 17C or 62F

Temp at 7pm 17C or 62F

BGL:5.4

Steps: 6,197=3.1klm or 1.9Miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beijing

 

Today I am looking a bit more at the town of Beijing, the capital of China.

Beijing is a city with a rich and extensive history, with evidence of human habitation dating back hundreds of thousands of years. It has served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties for most of the past eight centuries and has played a central role in the country's political and cultural development.

The area around modern-day Beijing has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The discovery of "Peking Man" fossils in Zhoukoudian, dating back 230,000 to 250,000 years, provides evidence of early human ancestors.

Beijing's rise to a major imperial capital began in the 10th to 13th centuries, when nomadic peoples from beyond the Great Wall made the city their capital.

In 1215, the Mongol armies of Genghis Khan captured and destroyed the city. However, Kublai Khan, a successor of Genghis Khan and founder of the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), decided to rebuild the city and make it his capital, renaming it Dadu ("Great Capital"). It was during this time that the city first became the political centre of a unified China. The Venetian merchant Marco Polo visited Dadu and was astonished by its grandeur.

In 1644, the Manchu people conquered China and established the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), with Beijing as their capital. The city's layout and many of its iconic landmarks, such as the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, remained largely the same, though new palaces and gardens were added outside the city walls, including the Old Summer Palace and the Summer Palace. The Old Summer Palace was famously destroyed by British and French troops during the Second Opium War in 1860.

The Qing dynasty was overthrown in 1912, and the Republic of China was established. Beijing remained the political centre for a time but was renamed Beiping ("Northern Peace") in 1928 when the capital was moved to Nanjing.

On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China from Tiananmen Gate, and Beijing was once again declared the nation's capital. The city has undergone significant changes since then, with the development of modern infrastructure and the expansion of the urban area. Notable recent historical events include the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 and the hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympics.

According to official data, the permanent population of Beijing was 21.832 million at the end of 2024. This marked a decrease of 26,000 from the previous year.

The housing market in Beijing is complex, with a mix of ownership and rental options. The government has played a significant role in housing policy, with a shift from subsidized public housing to a more commercialized market since 1978. This has led to a variety of housing tenures, including public rental, private market rental, and several types of home ownership (e.g., purchasing former public housing or market-rate homes). Residence status and income are major factors that determine the type of housing a person can access.    

The majority of Beijing's population lives in multi-story apartment buildings, a trend driven by rapid urbanization and the need to house a massive population in a limited space.

The most common form of housing is apartment buildings, these range from older, multi-story buildings (typically 4-7 stories) to modern high-rise towers with over seven floors and elevators. They are found throughout the city, with prices and quality varying significantly depending on the location. Modern, high-end apartments are common in the central business district and upscale neighbourhoods, while more functional and affordable apartments are found in the suburbs.  

There are also siheyuans which are courtyard houses, these are Beijing's traditional and iconic residential dwellings. A siheyuan consists of buildings arranged around a central courtyard. While they were once the dominant housing style, many have been demolished to make way for modern apartment buildings. Today, the remaining siheyuans are highly sought after and expensive, often found in the historic "hutong" (narrow alley) areas of central Beijing. Some have been converted into boutique hotels, restaurants, or shared by multiple families.  

Found predominantly in the city's suburbs are villas, which are Western-style, single-family homes or townhouses. They are a much rarer and more expensive housing option compared to apartments.  

A significant portion of the migrant worker population and some state employees live in dormitories or other forms of collective housing provided by their employers. These are often located near factories or construction sites and are generally considered a more temporary or basic form of accommodation.  

 

 

 

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Monkey's in China

 

Since yesterday’s post was about China and today, I am writing about monkey’s again I thought I would look at monkeys found in China.

China is home to a diverse range of monkey species, most of which are concentrated in the southern and southwestern parts of the country. Many of these species are endangered due to habitat loss and other human-related threats.

Let’s start with the Snub-nosed monkey these are perhaps the most iconic monkey’s native to China, named for their distinctive, almost non-existent noses. Four of the five species of snub-nosed monkeys in the world are found in China, including three that are endemic. The most famous is the golden snub-nosed monkey, which lives in the mountainous forests of central China.  

Then we have the Macaques, this is the most common genus of monkeys in China. They are highly adaptable and are found in a variety of habitats, including some areas with a long history of human interaction.

Notable species include, the Tibetan macaque, which is the largest macaque species, it is endemic to China and found in the mountainous forests of eastern Tibet, as well as provinces like Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.  

Then we have the Rhesus macaque, which is widespread throughout Asia, this species has a large population in China. Then there is the Stump-tailed macaque, which is known for its distinctive red face, this monkey is found throughout southern China.  

You can also find Leaf monkeys and langurs these monkeys are primarily herbivores and are known for their long tails and slender bodies. Species in China include the François' langur, white-headed langur, and capped langur, all of which are endangered.  

 

How old is China

 

Hi everyone, I am going to share a little more information about China, like how old the country is.

The age of China as a continuous civilization is often measured in different ways, leading to various figures.

China is widely considered one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations, with a history spanning over 4,000 years. This is based on archaeological and historical records of early dynasties like the Shang.

The first unified Chinese state was established by the Qin Dynasty in 221BCE. This marked the beginning of imperial China, which lasted for over two millennia. This period of centralized rule is a key factor in the formation of the modern nation-state.  

The country has had many dynasties, however the number of dynasties China has had is a bit complicated, as it depends on how you define a "dynasty." Some periods saw multiple competing dynasties at the same time, while others were short-lived.  

However, historians generally recognise 13 major dynastic periods in a long, continuous line of succession that ruled over a unified or semi-unified China:  Here are what those 13 dynasties are.

Xia Dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BCE): The first dynasty in traditional Chinese history, though its existence is considered quasi-mythical by some scholars.  

Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE): The first dynasty with solid archaeological evidence.  

Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE): The longest-ruling dynasty, which developed the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven."  

Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE): The first to unify China and establish a centralized, imperial system.  

Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE): A golden age for Chinese culture and technology.  

Sui Dynasty (581–618): Briefly unified China after a long period of disunity.  

Tang Dynasty (618–907): Another "golden age," known for its flourishing arts and culture.  

Song Dynasty (960–1279): A period of great economic and technological advancement.  

Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368): Established by the Mongols under Kublai Khan.  

Ming Dynasty (1368–1644): Known for its ambitious public works and extensive maritime exploration.  

Qing Dynasty (1644–1912): China's last imperial dynasty, ruled by the Manchu people.  

In addition to these, there were many other smaller or regional dynasties and periods of fragmentation, such as the Three Kingdoms, the Sixteen Kingdoms, and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms periods. If you were to count every single one of these, the total number of Chinese dynasties could be as high as over 80.  

 

 

 

 

Week 36 of 2025

 

I had a good 9hrs of sleep only woke once to pee, it is the last day of winter.

Tim and I went to Lake Fair to do some shopping. While out I got very hot and had to remove my long sleeve top.

Tim did a lot of yard work today, me well I didn’t do much just couldn’t get motivated today.

Temp at 5.30am 7C

Temp at 1pm 19C

Temp at 7pm 15C

BGL:5.0

Steps:11,740=5.98klm’s or 3.7miles

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I had 7hrs & 19 mins of sleep woke up 4 times to pee, it is the first day of spring and it is damn cold this morning.

When I did the grocery shopping yesterday afternoon, I discovered at checkout that Woolworths didn’t have the morning $2 delivery option so had to pick afternoon delivery, I will have to speak to Jess about her watching for the delivery tomorrow as I will be at physio.

Sam looked so tired this morning she felt she had done too much” peopling” over the weekend and didn’t want to go to Tafe but Jess said she had to go.

At 10am I saw Jess go out when she got back, she had Sam with her.

Temp at 5.30am 7C

Temp at 1pm 15C

Temp at 7pm 12C

BGL:5.1

Steps:11,438=5.8 or 3.6miles

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I only had 5hrs & 34 mins of sleep woke up 6 times to pee, so at 5am I got up took my meds and went back to bed for 40 mins. I am feeling ok at the moment.

I went to physio and was told that even though I haven’t noticed much change I do in fact have a bit more movement in my arm. My next appointment is in 6 weeks, and I have of course more exercise to do.

While walking back to the car after the appointment I had a moment of light headedness and stumbled, I didn’t fall but Sue kept a good grip on my arm till we reached the car.

Also, Sue made cupcakes which she brought over for me.

When I went to meet Sam this arvo I took the scooter instead on the walker.

Temp at 5.30am 7C or 44F

Temp at 1pm 16C or 60F

Temp at 7pm 14C or 57F

BGL:5.1

Steps:11,191=5.69klm’s or 3.4 miles

I slept much better last night got 7hrs of sleep woke only once to pee and woke up feeling awake and ready to do stuff this morning.

Sue and I drove Jess to her appointment to have some touch ups done to her tattoos. While there Sue had the tattoo she had done in Qld touched up and I got a small skull/alien looking thing on the back of my neck near the hairline, Jess paid for this.

On the way home we bought Maca’s for lunch

Temp at 5.30am 9C or 48F

Temp at 1pm 17 or 62F

Temp at 7pm 17C 62F

BGL:4.9

Steps:10,616=5.4klms or 3.3 miles

I slept pretty well woke only once to pee at 3.30am, had 8hrs and 45mins of sleep, was awake for 30mins.

Sue and I went shopping as it’s her payday, we were gone longer than usual it was 11am by the time I got home, and I was exhausted.

I started to go up to meet Sam this arvo but stopped at Jess’s to drop off a couple of towels Sam left here as well as her thick warm jacket and Jess said Sam should be going to Bailey’s. I asked Sam this morning if I was meeting her, she said yes, anyway Jess rang Sam and yeah, she was going to Bailey’s I am glad I stopped at Jess’s before going to wait for Sam.

Also, Jess let me know that Sam’s last day of school is the 25 September so that’s only 3 weeks away. As Sam is in a special need class, she will not be sitting the HSC which is why school for her will end early. HSC stands for Higher School Certificate.

Temp at 5.30am 10C or 50F

Temp at 1pm 16C or 60F

Temp at 7pm 20C or 68F

BGL:5.3

Steps: 9,960=5klm’s or 3 miles

I slept pretty well woke only once to pee at 3.30am, had 8hrs and 53mins of sleep, was awake for 8mins. I have managed to write 3 letters today and did the laundry and vacuumed and cleaned the kitchen.

This afternoon I am feeling so worn out and so very tired. It was cold when I went to wait for Sam this arvo thankfully, .I had a cardigan and a rug

Temp at 5.30am 10C or 50F

Temp at 1pm 17C or 62F

Temp at 7pm 15C or 59F

BGL:4.9

Steps: 9,721=4.9klms or 3miles

I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had 8hrs and 59mins of sleep, was awake for 12mins.

I was surprised to see Sam, walk in at 5.10am, just to say hi and give me a hug as well as look through the food cupboard and the fridge and freezer.

Sam came down to make toasted sandwiches for her and Bailey for lunch.

Temp at 5.30am 13C or 55F

Temp at 1pm 19C or 66F

Temp at 7pm 18C or 64F

BGL:5.3

Steps:8,142=4.15klms or 2.5miles