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                                                                     TIM AND HIS GIRLS

Trachoma

 

This week we are looking at an eye condition I haven’t heard of it is Trachoma which is a bacterial eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.

It’s one of the world’s leading preventable causes of blindness, and while rare in most developed countries, it still occurs in remote Australian communities, especially among Aboriginal children.

Trachoma is an infectious disease of the conjunctiva (the inner surface of the eyelid). Repeated infections over many years cause scarring, which can eventually make the eyelid turn inward, so the eyelashes scrape the cornea this is a painful condition called trichiasis. Without treatment, this can lead to corneal damage and blindness.

It is spread through eye and nose secretions from infected people. As in direct contact of hands, faces and close play, as well as sharing towels, bedding, or face cloths. Then there is a way you may not think of and that’s flies that land on infected eyes and then on others

It thrives in places like overcrowded housing, limited access to clean water resulting in difficulty with face‑washing and other hygiene

Symptoms vary by stage and often start mild, especially in children. Early symptoms include itchy, irritated eyes, redness, a sticky discharge and swollen eyelids.

Then there are the symptoms after long‑term progression which happens if untreated, these are scarring of the inner eyelid, the eyelid turning inward, eyelashes scraping the cornea, corneal clouding then vision loss or blindness.

Who is most at risk, well young children and women in affected communities due to close contact with children.

In Australia, trachoma is found almost exclusively in remote Aboriginal communities, making Australia the only developed country where blinding trachoma still occurs.

This condition is treatable, especially in early stages with a single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin, all household contacts should be treated at the same time to stop reinfection.

The longer it is left untreated the more advanced disease becomes trichiasis which may require surgery to correct the eyelid position.

Links

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/aprils-first-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/share-your-or-my-world.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/an-eggy-hodgepodge.html

 

 

 

 

 

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Ugly dogs

 

This week we are looking at what is the ugliest dog breed in the world.

The dog breed most commonly labelled the “ugliest” is the Chinese Crested. Why is the Chinese Crested considered ugly well let’s look at it.

They are often hairless, with tufts only on the head, tail, and feet, have a very prominent skin, sometimes spotted with a delicate, unusual body shape, overall, a look that’s so odd it’s become iconic.

Despite the reputation, they’re famously affectionate, gentle, and loyal, and many owners find them irresistibly cute.

Some other breeds that are often called “ugly” are the following

Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) — smooth, hairless skin and a serious expression

Affenpinscher — scruffy “monkey‑like” face

Borzoi — extremely long, narrow snout gives them a very unusual silhouette

Shar‑Pei — deep wrinkles and folds

Komondor / Puli — long corded coats that look like walking mops.

But what is “Ugly” some would say it’s really just a word for the something that looks different or unconventional. Every one of these breeds has a devoted fanbase, and many are beloved for the very features that make them stand out.

 

Easter Monday

  

Here we are at Easter Monday and today I’m writing about Easter Holidays.

What do I over Easter, nothing much usually I would go to the cemetery to visit my parents as my dad passed on Easter Sunday 2019, so it is a sad time we associate dad’s passing with Easter as well as the date of his passing was the 21^st. However, due to the rain I didn’t because the ground gets soggy.

On Saturday both Tim and Tasha went to the shops for a few things, and both complained about how crowded the shops were and neither of them handle crowds very well. Anyone would think the stores were shut for days not just one day, why do people go crazy if the shops are shut for just one day.

Kathy and her girls came over to see us, while there were here Tasha and Jessica turned up and I got a photo of all the girls including me. I would have liked a photo of Tim with all the girls but had to do it two shots one with his daughters and one with the granddaughters. It was so lovely hearing them all standing outside talking together.

 

Week 14 of 2026

 

Good morning all it is a cool Sunday morning with the current temp being 13c or 15.5f, my BGL was 6.0. I was up at 4.15am again as I woke feeling stuffed up in the head, so I got up.

When I came out to the lounge room something was different took me a moment to realise that the portable air conditioner was missing, Tim has dismantled it and stored in the spare room.

It has been a cool day, and I feel like I have done very little, but I know that’s not the case I have done stuff.

Sue is very sick with gastro.

Steps: 4,895 = 2.4k’s or 1.4miles

It is Monday morning currently 5.55am the temp is 15c or  59f, I had only 5.5hrs of sleep, the dyskinesia was bad when I first went to bed so I got up put my Parkinson’s band on  to charge when it was done I put it on and back to bed, I settled ok after that. Although it was one of those up and down to the loo nights, annoying.

I have had a good day did the usual housework.

Spoke to Sue she is feeling better today.

My new walker/wheelchair has arrived Tim will put it together later.

Steps: 7,239 = 3.6k’s or 2.1miles

Had a good night getting 10hrs sleep, it is currently 6.30am and 15c or 59f.

I have had a good morning received another parcel for Jess it had a few items in it for me as well.

It has been a warm day.

This afternoon the band on my BeechBand broke, Jess was able to jerry rig it with an elastic band, so I can wear it. Tim received another parcel and it turned out to be another Beechband for me.

Steps: 4,511

DAWSON’S BIRTHDAY (NEPHEW) 27 TODAY

Here we are at what some people call hump day, not me but some other people. I have been up since 4.45am it is currently 5.45am and 16c or 61f we are headed for another warm day with a top temp of around 28c, but we will see.

Yes, it has warmed up nicely, I was woken from my nap by Sandy it was lovely seeing her.

Both Tasha and Tim say the magnetic watch band I ordered will not be good enough, so I have ordered another normal watch band.

Steps: 5,313 = 2.6k’s or 1.6 miles

I was up at 4.40am with a stuffed-up nose and needing to pee so after a visit to the bathroom I decided to stay up.

Tim had a bad night and looks exhausted this morning. He will be on the road all day and won’t get home till around 8pm.

I had an appointment to have my hearing aids checked; she increased the volume other than that all is good with them. I casually mentioned that hour two months after buying my hearing aids I went on a pension and the receptionist said she would be able to do something so I could get my batteries and maintenance checks for free and in five years I will be able to get replace hearing aids for free.

After leaving the appointment there was a lot of trouble getting Sue’s car to start, there is always trouble getting it to start but it is getting worse and of course Sue doesn’t have the money to fix it.

Steps: 6,543 = 3.3k’s or 1.9miles

I had a good night with around 7.5hrs of sleep the temp this morning is 16c or 61f. Tim is off work for a week, and I think he needs to have some time of as he is so exhausted.

Sandy rang and wanted to know if we could watch Skylar for a while Tim said yes, I was going for a walk up and down the driveway, this I want to do 2 or 3 times a day.

When Sandy arrived, she had Landon with her as well, he has grown so much and his voice is breaking, anyway Sandy’s plans had changed so her and the kids stayed for a visit being here for an hour or so.

This arvo Tim did some more walk on his trailer; he is adding a frame for what reason I do not know.

Steps: 9,428 = 4.3k’s or 2.9 miles

I slept for 8hrs was up at 4.20am, it is currently 5.30am and the temp is now 19c or 66f.

I went for a walk up the driveway and back, thankfully before it started to rain.

Tim woke up feeling sick with a headache, he went with Tasha to the Good Guy’s so she could buy a new dryer.

After an hour or so of being home Tasha came down and told Tim that the dryer isn’t working it has a large dint in it and is wobbling when turned on so they had to take it back to the store.

I had a nap and when I woke up Tim wasn’t here but arrived home in a foul mood shortly after.

It has rained on and off all day.

Steps: 7,073 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 miles

 

 

Caturday with Archie

 

Hello everyone, it's Archie here, this week I am showing you how my  privacy was invaded, can you believe it I couldn't even use my litter box without mum taking a photo