General chat

[Dimity]

Hello @Patches59 perhaps a quiet weekend was a chance to recharge the batteries? 

I'm working through some of the bank things but haven't attempted the laptop yet for the legal documents. 

I need to sort things for the op shop too. I haven't sorted through the boxes of books for a long time. I'll have to get back to it sometime, but probably not for several weeks.

I just bought a new couch cover. My previous cats had shredded the linen upholstery.  I'll wash it before trying it out.  I bought it online and thought for a while I'd been scammed while it came from overseas then was returned to the warehouse before being reshipped. 

I'm having medical scans tomorrow. I'm nervous as one is with contrast. I'm not really sure where I'm going, it's in an unfamiliar shopping centre. (I've ended up going private.)

[Patches59]

@Dimity   I’ve been watching videos by an anaesthetist.  One thing he mentions is patients advocating for themselves…. Telling the person doing the test or giving anaesthetic when feeling nervous and anxious.

ive had scans with contrast and never had any issues.  Don’t be concerned about telling the staff doing the scan how you are feeling.  
Could phoning the centre you have to go to and asking for directions about the shopping centre plus their location help?  Staff may have some tips on how to find them

one step at a time sounds good option.  Hoping once the banking side of things is finished that some of the weight starts to lift.

earlier this year I bought some couch covers of different colours online.  Changing the covers to a different colour makes a difference.  

im hoping to do opshop drop off by late next week.  My garage has become my storage area with things piled upon other things.  Is mainly clothing plus few other items I thought I would use, never been used since I moved = time for them to go.

doubt I will ever own a car I can get into the garage.  Have long term, very expensive idea for what will be in garage.  Need to clean out the garage, and keep it that way, before starting to take idea to next step.

hoping all goes well tomorrow.  I’m preparing for worst case scenario tomorrow due to having sore arm after all previous Covid boosters.  Bundle of items waiting at post office are going to stay there for few days

[Patches59]

@Dimity @AuntGlow 

Couch and armchairs I wanted were only made in dark grey (colour that doesn’t work with my other furniture)

these show the colours of the pull on covers plus throws I bought.  Last photo shows the design, throws I bought are all similar colour of beige and cream.

@Dimity would like to see pic of the cover/s you have bought, if that’s ok and whatever time frame suits you

[AuntGlow]

I am looking for a couch at the moment too! It's actually one of the hardest pieces of furniture to make work, in my opinion. @Patches59 

Pull on covers are such a great idea. Picture number 3 is really pretty!

I might look into this as well - helps with cleaning! 🤩

[Patches59]

@AuntGlow   I bought the pull on couch covers (pics 1 & 2) first.  I then bought the throw rugs (pics 3 to 5).  Double layer in hope of keeping as much cat fur of the couch as possible,

being approx 6ft I struggle to find couches that have high back.  Due to this I end up buying recliners, even if don’t want the recliner component

[Dimity]

@Patches59 I had my scans today, no real dramas

My sofa cover doesn't look very neat as it doesn't tuck squarely into the sofa's curves.

I've been unable to upload a photo. I might try again later.

[Dimity]

@Patches59Tiger on the sofa.

I gave up on a picture of the sofa.

[rav3n]

just popping in before i head off, to say hi!! @Dimity @Patches59 

the cat is so cuteeeee!! hope you both have a lovely night!

[Patches59]

He looks a handsome man @Dimity 

I have been imagining him as a ginger tabby ….. maybe his name plus cat I had years ago I called Tiger.  Beautiful, long haired ginger and white …. his nature was the opposite.  

In between taking pain easing breaks I got everything done today I wanted to do.

received email from staff member within Legal Services Board office today.  My complaint about the lawyer has progressed to next step which a preliminary assessment.  Depending on outcome of preliminary assessment, case may be closed or referred to next step in, what appears to be, a very long process.  

at least one thing is moving along slowly.  Other things feel like Groundhog Day.

I’ve got busy week next week including review with pain management Dr plus therapist appointment.  So much for trying to save $.  

I’ve used my 10 sessions through Medicare.  Starting to wonder (again) why I’m still seeing psychologist.  last session I said I had item I wanted to talk about, it never happened.  Entire session felt like general social chat.  Item I want to talk about I’ve got to wait until next session and hope.  

hoping you had good day and next few days are kind to you

[Dimity]

I'm glad you'll have the review next week @Patches59 . The pain breaks aren't good, but well done for persevering. 

I gave up my complaint against the bank and accepted a payment. I hope your complaint against the lawyer has a better outcome. I got a call from my lawyer's office today, my documents are taking a long time. 

I've started changing over the bank accounts. 

Tiger is a nice old boy. Yes he's a brown tabby rather than ginger. 

Apparently my scan results are back but I'll have to wait nearly 2 weeks for an appointment. 

Hope tomorrow goes well for you.