Geoff's Ramblings
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "Coping With Change"A Cure For Writer's Block.
15 total reviews
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Sounds like you are trying to do the best you can under the circumstances. No one ever said getting older is easy. I know. I'm getting there myself. Noticed no spags in this posting and enjoyed the interesting read.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018
  |
Sounds like you are trying to do the best you can under the circumstances. No one ever said getting older is easy. I know. I'm getting there myself. Noticed no spags in this posting and enjoyed the interesting read.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018
-
Thanks Bro appreciate you coming along. I have more stuff to get on here...time!
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
It's hard to deal with change sometimes. I have a family member who was just diagnosed with cancer. He doesn't have a license and although he doesn't live in town he doesn't live far from the hospital either. Still, license or no license, he has to get to his doctor appointments. Getting rides is sometimes a challenge for him but he's making it work. That's all you can do.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018
|
It's hard to deal with change sometimes. I have a family member who was just diagnosed with cancer. He doesn't have a license and although he doesn't live in town he doesn't live far from the hospital either. Still, license or no license, he has to get to his doctor appointments. Getting rides is sometimes a challenge for him but he's making it work. That's all you can do.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018
-
Thanks friend for the great review.
Comment from apky
Hello Sankey,
I just popped in to post an essay on Trump, then checked the inbox (overflowing). I picked out your post and wanted to say "Hey there, friend."
Still don't know when I'll get back to FS "full time"!
Take care, and warm regards,
Aki
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018
|
Hello Sankey,
I just popped in to post an essay on Trump, then checked the inbox (overflowing). I picked out your post and wanted to say "Hey there, friend."
Still don't know when I'll get back to FS "full time"!
Take care, and warm regards,
Aki
Comment Written 17-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018
-
Hi there I am still on the edge here too still a lot to finish off if and when I decide to leave, but I keep on seeing new folks in here! Sigh! This is a part of a new bunch of stuff inspired by Sasha the fellow rambler in Mexico. Thanks for picking me out.
Comment from Joan E.
Thanks for keeping us up to date on the car transaction. I hope the new, "old hippie" owner remembers to complete the sale soon. We have Lyft now to take us reasonably to appointments, if they are not near a bus line. Yes, a story about your "walks" would be a good sequel. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
|
Thanks for keeping us up to date on the car transaction. I hope the new, "old hippie" owner remembers to complete the sale soon. We have Lyft now to take us reasonably to appointments, if they are not near a bus line. Yes, a story about your "walks" would be a good sequel. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 16-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
-
Ok Joan, thanks for the encouragement. Currently waiting to see the Duetitian to see what sins I have committed since the last appointment. Cheers.
-
I hope your report card is better than you expect. Take good care of yourself- Joan
-
She said I am on track. Amazing how just a crumb of Gluten can corrupt the system.
-
Yes, research shows that a tiny bit of Gluten can remain in our system for months. I am glad you are on track. More cheers- Joan
-
Yuck thanks for the reminder. We need to invest in individual toasters hehe.
-
I hadn't thought of that potential contamination. I guess I'll stick with using the toaster oven for my items and let my husband use the simpler toaster for his. -J
-
Sounds good. I can't believe just a minute crumb of gluten can contaminate! CONTAMINATE CONTAMINATE..getting that word established in my psyche, hehe.
-
I will be having my very first pick up by our "Great Community Transport" next Tuesday for the ENT appointment. For $AUD10.00 I get a ride to and from the appointment. It is a volunteer driver, just for me.
-
To and from--that's great--I hope you are impressed! Best wishes- Joan
-
Yeah well the only cheaper way is on the bus, a 45 minute trip from our place to the Doc...and I would have a fair walk from the CT Scan place after picking up my pictures then to the Doc. Certainly cheaper than the taxi. Car is gone. :D
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Sankey
liked the way you told your change of doing things since you lost your drivers license as reading to me I felt like you are happy with the change.
Gert
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
|
Hello Sankey
liked the way you told your change of doing things since you lost your drivers license as reading to me I felt like you are happy with the change.
Gert
Comment Written 16-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
-
Yes Gert having seen more road rage and the cost of fuel spiralling it has all happened at the same time. I have a neck problem that would preclude me passing anymore driving tests as well. Thanks for coming by.
-
You are welcome Sankey
Gert
Comment from Ulla
Hi Sankey. I do hope everything will turn out okay with the sale of the car. That old hippie sounds a bit dodgy, but at least you still got the car. I'm glad you're able to get out and about once in a while. Sounds like the food shopping is sorted. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
|
Hi Sankey. I do hope everything will turn out okay with the sale of the car. That old hippie sounds a bit dodgy, but at least you still got the car. I'm glad you're able to get out and about once in a while. Sounds like the food shopping is sorted. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 16-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
-
Thanks Ulla for coming by. Enjoying your writing, mate.
-
Thanks Ulla for coming by. Enjoying your writing, mate. Appreciate your lovely review thanks. Still hoping to finalise car sale in a day or two wanted to get it done yesterday as we are busy today and tomorrow Sigh.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written story about the down-scaling of your life. It is the better thing we can do for ourselves when we start to age. We do not need so many unnecessary things that consume time and cost money to uphold.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
|
A very well-written story about the down-scaling of your life. It is the better thing we can do for ourselves when we start to age. We do not need so many unnecessary things that consume time and cost money to uphold.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
-
Yes Sis cost is the big thing and stuff to deal with as to drivers and so 9on. Thanks for coming by.
-
Yep Sis not missing the road rage and fuel costs. Thanks for coming by started this before but it got lost. Lord Bless
Comment from royowen
It will probably take some time to adjust to your changed circumstance, being without a vehicle, just the sheer inconvenience and lack of independence, but people do, Elaine wind I ate fortunate to be in health at the moment, well done, will pray for you. Blessings To you and Louise. Good job, blessjngs, Roy
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
|
It will probably take some time to adjust to your changed circumstance, being without a vehicle, just the sheer inconvenience and lack of independence, but people do, Elaine wind I ate fortunate to be in health at the moment, well done, will pray for you. Blessings To you and Louise. Good job, blessjngs, Roy
Comment Written 16-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
-
Thanks Bro I am appreciating more and more the need to give up driving. When I see all the shenanigans on the roads it makes me glad I got off when I did. Met another SIs in the Lord in here today.Lord Bless.
-
Well done,
Comment from Pamusart
Hi sankey. I am glad you sold the car and hope you get the rest of the money. You and I and Louise are lucky to live in areas where transportation and other services for the disabled are available. Groceries being delivered is a lifesaver. Good luck and thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
|
Hi sankey. I am glad you sold the car and hope you get the rest of the money. You and I and Louise are lucky to live in areas where transportation and other services for the disabled are available. Groceries being delivered is a lifesaver. Good luck and thank you for sharing
Comment Written 16-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
-
Thanks Pam I presume. Good seeing you around I kn0opw you have some stuff for me to look at soon, too.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I understand how getting use to this loss of freedom can be challenging but it seems you have done an excellent job researching your options and there are many for you. Thank you for keeping us updated.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
|
I understand how getting use to this loss of freedom can be challenging but it seems you have done an excellent job researching your options and there are many for you. Thank you for keeping us updated.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
-
Thanks Barbara a few of you have encouraged me to ramble more so here you are.