What have you been doing today?

[Bedlam]

Nice to know what the problem is Cookie.  Good to know there is something you can do when the time comes.
DJ, a fantastic way to while away the time. Love to you x
BZB, our comedian!

[Kimmyh]

Thanks for the laugh BZB.

[Nikkit]

I finally did the First Aid course I threatened to do 18 months ago!

Easy peasy, passed no worries. I am now full bottle and I hope I don't have to use it!!

The hardest bit was driving into the city (took 1 1/2 hours to do 45km ) and finding a parking spot.

And I was pleasantly surprised that after 5 minutes of looking through photographs for my car (the "new" way to park and pay  ) it only cost me $15.70 for 7 hours parking.  I was expecting it to be more.  And lucky I had a credit card as the machine didn't take cash!

I hope I don't have to go back into the city for at least another 3 years. My head is aching and the first beer went down way too quick, might have to go find another one 

[judydawn]

Well done Nik, nice to have that under your belt. 

[cookie1]

Cookie I feel for you, I suffered for years with a bad back, and sciatica, would seeing a physio help?

Apparently not Jeninwa. I was told that exercise, chiro, nor physio would help as it was degenerative.

Congratulations Nikkit. You did well with your parking. It cost us $7.80 for 2 hours in West Perth this morning.

[gertbysea]

Well done Nikkit. Poor you cookie. Eventually you will have to do "it" but for now just cope.

It costs me 70 cents an hour in Cairns if I can't find a freebie.

Gert

[Cuilidh]

Bad backs are such a curse, Cookie, I do hope you can manage until such time as you can receive successful treatment to help you cope.  I can only imagine what you must be going through.

[cookie1]

You are all very kind. Thanks.

[BeezeeBee]

Poor you, Cookie. I've got a bad back too, with teensy slipped discs in 3 spots. Can't stand too long. Need comfortable shoes with proper support in the house, or my back would hurt more. Chiro didn't help at all.

Hugs xxx

[cookie1]

Poor us. Fortunately or unfortunately, I'm not sure which, my caught nerves make me limp. The pain is in my thigh mainly and then it goes numb. I saw it all on the scans and it was fully explained to me. I really appreciated it as I like to know what is wrong. This morning DH helped me shop. Never again, I would rather have pain in my leg. Then he dropped the bocconcinni when we were putting it away. He is not a good shopper.
Take care BZB.

[djinni373]

This morning DH helped me shop. Never again, I would rather have pain in my leg. Then he dropped the bocconcinni when we were putting it away. He is not a good shopper.
Take care BZB.

Oh now I have spots of tea on my screen After enduring enjoying DH's assistance around the house for the past year or so, I know exactly what you mean Cookie 

Don't know if this is useful but a friend with sciatica gets some relief by doing restorative yoga (and I do it to keep my neck in reasonable working order). Restorative yoga is much gentler that mainstream yoga but it was tricky to find a teacher that suited us.

Take care of yourselves BZB and Cookie .

[judydawn]

Food shopping is strictly a female chore in my house, always has been and always will be.  A lesson learned Cookie LOL.

[gertbysea]

Cookie my DH has been retired for 25 years. Nuff said. At least yours can cook!

I hope the damn nerve thing settles.

Gert

[droverjess]

Hugs to you cookie.... Am sorry to read this....
Every sympathy with a bad back...
One's back is the js the centre of everything...
Take care and the shopping post made me laugh...

[Bedlam]

Poor you Cookie, sounds awful. I certainly can sympathise having suffered sciatica.  Bless DH at least he tries.