Links

 

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

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/sunday-stealing.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/sharing-my-world_01128110680.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/hodgepodge.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Macular Degeneration

 

Hi all let’s go back to looking at eye diseases and disorders today the condition is macular degeneration.

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision. It can make it harder to read, recognize faces, drive, or see fine detail.

This also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) it  is a chronic and painless disease of the macula. 

There are two main types, dry and wet.

Dry macular degeneration: more common, usually develops gradually.

Wet macular degeneration: less common but more serious; caused by abnormal blood vessels growing under the retina and can worsen vision quickly.

Common symptoms are

Blurry or fuzzy central vision

Straight lines looking wavy

Dark or empty spot in the centre of vision

Trouble reading or recognizing faces

Need for brighter light

Peripheral vision usually remains, so it does not usually cause total blindness.

The risk factors for this condition are

Older age

Family history

Smoking

High blood pressure

Obesity

Poor diet

So, if someone notices sudden distortion or rapid vision changes, they should see an eye doctor urgently, especially because wet macular degeneration needs prompt treatment.

Sadly, with the dry type there is no cure, but monitoring, lifestyle changes, and sometimes specific vitamin supplements may help slow progression.

With the wet type injections into the eye can help reduce damage and preserve vision.

 

Dangerous Dogs

Ok I have written about big dogs, little dogs, beautiful dogs and ugly dogs now I am looking at dangerous dogs, and yeah I know and believe that any dog can act  in a dangerous way, it isn’t black and white so don’t shoot me if you disagree this is what information I found online.

A dangerous dog usually means a dog that has seriously attacked, bitten, or threatened a person or animal, or is officially classified that way under local law. The law can be different depending on your country, state or local council.

There are usually laws that state what is considered a dangerous dog. Many animal experts argue that training, socialisation, treatment, and owner responsibility matter more than breed alone.

Things that are looked at when declaring a dog dangerous are things like has the dog

Attacked or injured a person

Attacked or killed another animal

Acted in a way that causes a reasonable fear of serious harm or has been declared dangerous by a local council or animal control authority.

In many places, once a dog is declared dangerous, the owner may have to follow strict rules such as:

secure fencing or enclosure

muzzle and leash requirements

warning signs on the property

special registration or permits

limits on where the dog can go

In many places, a dog is classified as dangerous based more on its behaviour and history than its breed, however, some places have breed-specific laws or restrictions that often target breeds such as:

Pit Bull Terriers or pit bull–type dogs

American Staffordshire Terriers

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Rottweilers

Dobermans

German Shepherds

Fila

Japanese Tosas

Dogo Argentinos

Presa Canarios

So do you consider any of these dogs as dangerous, I have always thought of Pit Bulls and Rottweilers as dangerous but I also know people who have owned Rottweilers and the dog has not been dangerous.

Now many years ago people referred to our dog “Dot Dot” as dangerous and vicious this is “Dot Dot”.

Ok I have written about big dogs, little dogs, beautiful dogs and ugly dogs now I am looking at dangerous dogs, and yeah I know and believe that any dog can act  in a dangerous way, it isn’t black and white so don’t shoot me if you disagree this is what information I found online.

A dangerous dog usually means a dog that has seriously attacked, bitten, or threatened a person or animal, or is officially classified that way under local law. The law can be different depending on your country, state or local council.

There are usually laws that state what is considered a dangerous dog. Many animal experts argue that training, socialisation, treatment, and owner responsibility matter more than breed alone.

Things that are looked at when declaring a dog dangerous are things like has the dog

Attacked or injured a person

Attacked or killed another animal

Acted in a way that causes a reasonable fear of serious harm or has been declared dangerous by a local council or animal control authority.

In many places, once a dog is declared dangerous, the owner may have to follow strict rules such as:

secure fencing or enclosure

muzzle and leash requirements

warning signs on the property

special registration or permits

limits on where the dog can go

In many places, a dog is classified as dangerous based more on its behaviour and history than its breed, however, some places have breed-specific laws or restrictions that often target breeds such as:

Pit Bull Terriers or pit bull–type dogs

American Staffordshire Terriers

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Rottweilers

Dobermans

German Shepherds

Fila

Japanese Tosas

Dogo Argentinos

Presa Canarios

So do you consider any of these dogs as dangerous, I have always thought of Pit Bulls and Rottweilers as dangerous but I also know people who have owned Rottweilers atnd the dog has not been dangerous.

Now many years ago people referred to our dog “Dot Dot” as dangerous and vicious this is “Dot Dot”.

 

 

 

Sisters are forever

 

Hi all let’s kick off the week with something written by Lamisha Serf-Walls found in my 2026 Sisters Are Forever calendar.

Look in the mirror and see what I see a talented, uplifting, magnificent woman who can do anything and everything she wants.

Believe in your heart that you have the power to grab hold of your future and mold it into the things you have always dreamed of.

Trust in your soul that you are capable of doing all that needs to be done.

Know that you are incredible in every way and see yourself as others see you, as an intelligent and spectacular woman.

 

 

Week 20 of 2026

 

MOTHER’S DAY

I was up at 4.15am, my Cpap mask was annoying me, so I got up, it is a cold morning.

I did manage to go for my walk after I sat in my recliner and closed my eyes for a while.

Sue picked up and we went to the cemetery; we saw Dave & Leigh and Liarna as well as Sandy and Denni &Skylar.

While I was out Kathy came over and left me three framed photos for Mother’s Day.

Tasha came down and wished me a good Mother’s Day, Jessica & Sam rang to wish me the same.

Steps: 8,526 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

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Had a good night slept for 9hrs, woke to the sound of rain, it is 13c or 55.4f and the rain is supposed to stop by 7am, I hope it does as I have a Dr appointment at 8.50am.

The rain did stop and we went and had our flu shots, then we went shopping for a few things.

This afternoon I started to feel not great and as the afternoon dragged on my PD symptoms worsened, so I checked with Google and yeah, the flu shot can do that, but I should be ok tomorrow or Wednesday.

I’m going to bed early

Steps: 7,225 = 3.6k’s or 2. 1 mile.

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I woke up feeling fine, it is another chilly start to the day with the temp being 15c or 59f, I slept for around 8hrs, yeah, I was up at 4am again.

No walk this morning as my feet felt so heavy when I tried to walk, I was worried I would fall over. By midday I was feeling good.

Had a nap between 1 and 2pm and woke feeling good.

Last night in a dream I received a stern talking to from my dad, he told me I should have got medical attention as soon as I fell over on the cruise, and that I must take more care and look after myself. He also said how proud he was of Sue for looking after me.

Steps: 5,113 = 2.5k’s or 1.5miles

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I had a good night, managed 7hrs of sleep and was up at 4,20am, the temp was 13c or 55.4f. It is also raining, I hope it stops by 7am so I can go for my walk.

It is raining this morning I hope it stops before I need to go out for the MRI.

It rained on the way to have the MRI but stopped by the time we got there. I had very little waiting and the scan took only 10minutes, I closed my eyes and dosed off while it was done.

We then went to the plaza so I could pick up my scrips and get bread.

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The temp is 15c or 59f and I had a decent 9hrs of sleep.

While out shopping my Dr’s surgery rang and said I need an appointment to get the MRI results, so I am now going to the Dr’s tomorrow morning.

I had a short nap and started to feel better after that, as I wasn’t feeling good.

Tasha brought down my Mother’s Day gift a foot spa and I love it; I am so excited about it.

Steps: 5,510 = 2.8k’s or 1.7miles

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I didn’t get up till 4.50am how cool is that, I had another good 9hrs of sleep, the temp is 13c or 55.4f and it is wet outside, not raining at the moment.

Went and saw the Dr he read the report from Hunter Imaging which said there was no ligamentous injury, however, it also said that there are bone marrow changes and bruising at T2 and T3 and some subtle changes to T1 and recommended another MRI of the thoracic spine. I have requested an appointment for that to be done.

Bought Tim another loaf of bread, asked the women 3 times if it was sandwich, she said it was, Tim took one look at it and said it’s toast not sandwich, I explained that I checked with the woman who served me, and he said what an idiot. Thankfully he wasn’t angry with me.

It has rained on and off all day, I tried to have a nap at 12.30 but only managed to lay down for 20 minutes as I felt restless.

Steps: 8,526 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

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I didn’t get up till the alarm went off at 5am, so a good night getting 10hrs of sleep. It is 12c or 53.6f this morning I had the heater on in the bathroom and bedroom when I had my morning wash and got dressed for the day.

Around 10am Sue text me that she had attempted to clean her air fryer, which was originally mums, but it was so gross that she decided to toss it out and buy a new one. So, we went to Kmart to do that, she bought a mini air fryer which is all she needs as it is only her.

However, as she was leaving her place, she was carrying the old one to toss it in the bin and managed to twist her ankle and throw herself left so she wouldn’t’ fall down the stairs, she hurt her arm, ankle and head.

Steps: 9,179 = 4.6k’s or 2.8miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

Links

 

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

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/getting-to-know-me_8.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/friday-fill-in-on-sunday.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/simple-womans-daybook.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/hodgepodge-on-wet-day.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cruise 2026

 

While on our cruise we came across a few people who were doing around the world cruise and had already been on the ship for 30 days and still had a long time to go.

30 days would be far too long for me and the others agreed with me it is too long, 7 days is long enough for me, and the others agree with that as well.

If we take another cruise in the future, it will be to New Zealand which where I would next like to go for a holiday.

This last cruise was good but not as good as our other cruises the food isn’t as nice and many of the staff are also not as nice as we have had in the past.  Except our steward George he was friendly and helpful.

What made this last cruise special was having Jessica and Sue with us, I would have felt lonely without Sue, as both Tim and Jessica are fit enough to do things me and Sue felt unable to do.

By the last day all of us felt done in and just wanted to go home. We all spent a lot of the day in our cabins.

 

Not doing as well as I would like

 

Today I am thinking that I need to get my act together and get back into posting regularly again but still did nothing in way of a post.

Truth is I am not in a good place mentally; I can’t shake the what ifs connected to the fall on the cruise and being told that I have a C4 teardrop break. I haven’t been given any real information about how long it will take to heal, what I can and cannot do.

What information I have I have found online; this isn’t good enough. However, after I have the MRI tomorrow, I will most likely have to go back and see my GP and I will have to ask him for some answers, although he isn’t a spine specialist and may not have answers.

Anyway at this time I am taking it one day at a time.

Week 19 of 2026

 

I slept straight through the night not waking till the alarm went off at 5am and I am feeling good this morning. I was having my wash when I heard the kettle going and wondered why Tim was up so early, he said he couldn’t sleep.

It is 16c or 61f this morning, it is going to be a warm day with a top of 28c or 82.4f.

I had a good 7&half hours of sleep

I managed to vacuum, sweep and do a load of washing as well as hang it on the clothes hoist to dry and take the hoists outside. I also went for my walk the normal walk I do, this morning without fear of falling.

I have a lot of lower back pain this afternoon.

Steps: 7,481 = 3.7k’s or 2.2miles

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Had another good night slept getting 9hrs of sleep before waking up 10 minutes before the alarm. It is 5.30am and 16c or 61f we are heading for a top of 28 again. I have woken with lower back pain again. I applied Deep Heat and it helped also applied a heat patch

I went for my morning walk.

I asked Sandy if she was in the area could she come and take my shower curtain down so I can wash it, she did. It is now soaking in wash booster.

Steps: 4,999 = 2.6 or 1.6miles

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I was up at 4am but I was in bed by 7pm last night and had a good 9hrs of sleep, at 4.30am it was 15c or 59f only supposed to reach 21c today.

I noticed it had been raining during the night and when it became near the time I like to go for a walk it was still wet, so I decided to wait. When I did go, I walked down and posted letters I had written.

The air fryer/oven I bought Jess as a housewarming gift arrived today.

Steps: 5,960 = 3k’s or 1.8miles

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What a pissy night, from 1am I was up and down to the loo like a damn yo yo, at 3am I got up for half an hour as I felt restless, when I went back to bed I slept for an hour before getting up to start my day.

Had the doc appointment, got referral for MRI emailed it to Hunter Imagine and they will contact me.

I had to have a nap at 11.15am I slept till 11.50am. I woke up to a messy kitchen. Tim said he would clean it up, but I did it.

Around 2pm I started to feel unwell, headache, tired, upset tummy. Oh well tomorrow’s another day and hopefully I will feel better then.

Steps: 5,212=2.6k’s or 1.6miles

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I was in bed by 7pm last night went straight to sleep but woke at 8.30pm went to the loo and decided to stay up for a big that turned into an hour, after returning to bed I slept through to 5am. The temp at 5.30am was 11c or 52f.

I did a load of washing and hung them on the clothes hoists and took them outside.

I had a nap at 11am for an hour then I had lunch, around 1.30pm I brought the clothes hoists in as it is windy.

I have felt cold on and off all day.

I have sent Tash a text saying I need to go to bed and could she help, even though it is only 5.30pm I am struggling to stay awake and feel sick.

Steps: 5523=2.8k’s or 0.5miles

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Good morning and hello Friday, I woke at 4.10 to pee and went back to bed till 4.30 when I got up. At that time, it was 9c or 48f. I had a good 9hrs of sleep and I feel ok now.

I went for a walk and posted the letters and then I swept up all the leaves out the front and vacuumed out.

It is really cold here for me I had to turn the heater on as the cold room gave me a headache.

This afternoon after my nap I didn’t feel as cold but around 5.30pm I got a headache.

Flu shot at 8.50

MRI at 13.20 be there at 12.50

Good morning and hello Saturday I was up at 4.30am and had a shower it was 10c or 50f. I found the kitchen in a mess cleaned it up and had breakie.

It feels crisp outside; I’m waiting for my body to settle enough to go for a walk.

Tim and I went to Medowie to check out a camper van. I couldn’t get into it as it was too high.

This afternoon Tim is attempting to put the table Jessica bought together, he said it is going to take hours.

He is also in a damn awful mood going on about no one helps him, although when he said something about needing help with the table, she said she would come down tomorrow and help, this went over his head because being in a mood feels better, I guess.  I am so over his damn mood.

Steps: 4,356=2.2k’s or 1.3miles

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Friday

 

ME & SUE DRINKING A DIRTY BANANA

Links

 

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

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/sharing-my-world.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/just-some-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/fridays-fill-in-q-a.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/getting-to-know-me.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Female Factory

 

Hi everyone it’s Wednesday morning what happened to Tuesday seems like I forgot to do a post, I was going to write about the Female Factory in Tassie but then remembered that I already had done one back in 2016 which can be found here: https://jo-annemotherandnanna.blogspot.com/search?q=female+factory

So, if you want to know about or remind yourself about the place go check it out and that’s today’s post

 

A Stressful Day

 

Hi all, yesterday Friday 1 May was a stressful day for me I had to go and have an Xray done of my neck as I still have pain from when I fell on the cruise. However, I had only just got home when my doctor’s surgery called to tell me I had to go back and have a CT scan done of my neck asap. So, I went back and had that done the radiologist spoke to Sue and explained there was a small break in the neck.

After a couple of hours my doctor’s surgery rang and said I needed to go to emergency about the break, I didn’t want to go due to the time, but of course I did, Sue took me over and she stayed with me the whole time, I was there around 8hrs.

So, I have a C4 teardrop fracture at the back of my neck but thankfully not the front and the break is stable.

A C4 teardrop fracture is a serious injury to the cervical spine, typically caused by high-energy trauma such as a car accident or a heavy fall. This type of fracture occurs at the fourth cervical vertebra and is often associated with damage to the spinal cord, which can result in varying degrees of paralysis or loss of sensation below the level of the injury. In addition to bony damage, there may also be ligamentous injury and potential instability in the neck, making immediate medical attention critical to prevent further complications.

Symptoms of a C4 fracture vary depending on the injury’s severity and spinal cord involvement. Patients experience localized pain in the neck, which may radiate to the shoulders or arms. Muscle spasms, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms and legs are common. More serious neurological deficits, such as paralysis in the arms, hands, torso, and legs, or even loss of diaphragm function requiring ventilator assistance, can occur with spinal cord involvement. Recognizing these symptoms and seeking prompt medical attention is important to prevent further damage.

I now have to go back to my GP and arrange to have an MRI done to check for ligamentous injury.

So what does this mean in the long run, well it is still a serious cervical spine injury a future fall could cause loss of stability in the fracture which would not be good. As this could cause damage to the spinal cord resulting in problems breathing, difficulties moving my arms, loss of sensation in my body.

Worsening of the fracture as in an increased displacement, new cracks, or involvement of other vertebrae. As well as soft‑tissue injury to ligaments, discs, and muscles around the fracture can be damaged, reducing stability.

Then there are delayed neurological symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in coordination.

So even a “simple” fall — tripping, slipping, or landing awkwardly can transmit force through the neck. So, a stable C4 teardrop fracture can stay stable if protected, but a fall can change the situation quickly.

 

Week 18 of 2026

 

I had an early start woke at 3.45am to pee couldn’t settle again so got up at 4am, the first thing I did was have a shower. I had a good 9hrs of sleep.

Then I had to clean the kitchen and start the laundry before unpacking the dishwasher and making myself a milk shake.

After hanging the washing out, I went for my daily walk it has been a warm day.

This afternoon I was folding the clothes up and felt extremely exhausted and Tim asked me what was wrong I told him I was exhausted and he said how about I do the yard work, and he does the housework, I replied how about you have Parkinson’s and I don’t. He said what’s that got to do with it, every bloody thing that’s what.

Here I am on Monday morning been up since 4.20am had a good 9hrs of sleep again it is now 5.45am and the temp is 13c or 55f.

I have had a busy morning sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, changed the bed sheets.

Tim hung the washing on the outside clothesline. He is off today as it is a public holiday.

It warmed up to 23c or 73f.

Steps: 8,937 = 4.5k’s of 2.7 miles

 

I had a so-so night, I was up and out of bed by 3.30am due to being in so much pain, the pain is on the left side of my neck and my right hip as well as my back from the middle down. I still feel a bit tired, but I am doing ok I am functioning. I had around 6hrs of sleep.

It is 11c or 52f at 4am and it is supposed to warm up to 22c.

Sue said she things I should see the doctor to make sure all is ok since I have been in pain and have limited movement in my neck since I fell over on the cruise. So I now have an appointment tomorrow.

I had an hour a nap after lunch, but by 6.30pm I was falling asleep in my armchair so off to bed I go.

Steps: 8,226 = 4k’s or 2.4miles

I had a good night slept through to 4am when I got up to pee felt awake and decided to stay up. I had around 9hrs of sleep. The temp at 5am is 13c or 55f.

I have made a doctor’s appointment for 11.24am, seen the doc he wants me to get an Xray done of my neck just to be sure all is good.

Sandy said I might have a slipped disc I hope she is wrong.

Sandy rang to tell me she can no longer deal with Landon’s violent nature so has informed DCJ of that and he is being returned to his mum. Sandy has done the best she could and did make some progress but her own daughter is not in a good place mentally and she wants to focus on her needs. She will let Landon know she is only a phone call away if he needs to talk to someone.

Michelle has gone on and on about wanting her kids back and now that she is getting Landon back, she doesn’t really want him because he will interrupt her life.

Steps: 9,809 = 5k’s or 3miles

Another early start to the day and I was up later last night it was 8pm when I went to bed. I slept well till 3am when I got up to pee but found it hard to settle again, so at 4am I got up and had my shower.

I am feeling good this morning no morning walk because I am going shopping with Sue.

I have had a good day I washed the ramp outside after sweeping it and I vacuumed and washed the towels all before Sue picked me up.

Steps: 10,353 = 5k’s 3miles

A good night managed 7hrs of sleep was up at 4.30, washed, dressed and ready for the day, first task of the day unpack the dishwasher and clean the kitchen.

Tim doesn’t sound good this morning he sounds like he has a cold.

I went and had my Xray done but after I got home, I had a phone call from the doctor’s surgery letting me know I now need a CT scan done today.

So, I have had the CT scan done and it turns out I have a small break in a bone in my neck. I am now waiting to hear from my GP as to what he wants to do next.

The GP sent me to the emergency room where I am going now, and I expect to be there till sometime late tonight.

Steps: 8,498 = 4.3k’s or 2.6 miles

I slept well after finally getting home at around 10.50pm, I spoke to Tim for a bit then went to bed.

I had around 6hrs of sleep, I was up at 6.15.

So it seems I have a stable C4 teardrop fracture in my neck, I have to see my GP and get referred for an MRI.

There were many phone calls to Sue during the time at the hospital, a good reminder of how much my; family love me.

Yes, I am worried about falling over again. I cannot let my fear of falling over again to stop me walking each day.

Steps: 5,751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Links

 

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

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

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/sharing-my-world.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/sunday-stealing-on-wednesday.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/remarkable-sister.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/getting-to-know-me.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cruise Day 3.....Hobart

 

On day three of the cruise, we were in Hobart for the day after getting off the ship we decided to get on the hop on hop off bus a tour bus and I found it interesting.

When it reached the Female Factory which was a women’s convict prison, we got of to visit the factory. After we got off the bus it was a long ass walk to the prison thankfully all downhill took us 10-15-minutes to walk there.

The tour was great I will do a post about it later, after the tour I thought we would get a cab to the next location to get back on the bus, however, Tim said it was only a couple hundred metres downhill so I agreed to walk it, he was wrong it turned out to be 1.4k’s and I felt exhausted by the time we reached the bus stop.

So, it was decided that Sue and I would return to the ship while Jess and Tim went to the old gaol, but that was closed.

As it turned out both Sue and Me as well as Tim & Jess arrived back at the ship at the same time.

The rest of the day was spent drinking cocktails.