Views From The Edge

We are slowly coming out of lockdown, people who are double vaccinated will be able to go back into shops, cafes, restaurants, etc. Steve and I have had both of our AZ shots so we can do this but I have friends who are still waiting for their first dose. December 1st is when we fully open up again.

Steve's NDIS plan has reset so I have a whole lot of paperwork and forms to do again. It is worth it though as he is able to get more help managing his Cervical Dystonia and Myoclonus.

We have been enjoying the beautiful Spring weather, going to the beach and the parks. I love seeing all the flowers out. Now that we are coming out of lockdown, we will be able to see all the kids and grandkids again. As much as I enjoy face-timing with them, it's not the same as being able to hug them. I have also been planting new pot plants, they are starting to look pretty good. Spring and Autumn are my favourite times of the year.

I think I finally have Steve's NDIS sorted out. We have manah=ged to organise a cleaner and an occupational therapist. Steve also has an exercise physio as well as the NDIS won't find a chiropractor.
We still need to get a speech therapist but Steve is waiting to see his neurologist first. Hopefully, the OT will be able to tell us what else Steve needs. He already has a walker and a tipper kettle as well as other things to help him around the unit.
We are still in lockdown and maybe for another few weeks. The idiots out protesting on the weekend won't help things either.
One good thing about lockdown though is that I have been binge-watching Dare Devil which is a lot better than I thought it was going to be. I could never get into Agents Of Shield and Arrow was a little too grim although I might give it another look. I still have to finish Gotham and West World and now it looks like I will have time to.
Steve and I have been going for walks in the evening. We are allowed to exercise or buy groceries, it's sad seeing everything closing so early. I am hoping that we will be able to get back to whatever is going to be normal soon.
Stay safe everyone. :-)

The Great Sydney Lockdown continues as the Covid numbers rise. One good thing is that I have managed to make an appointment for Steve and myself to get the Pfizer vaccine as we are both under 60. It's a few weeks away, but that's thanks to the bungler in charge, our idiot Prime Minister Scott Morrison not getting enough vaccines. Steve is still on the mend from his knee replacement, poor thing is in pain, the nights are the worst, but he is getting better. There is no sign of redness or swelling so there's no infection or anything like that.
A friend of his had his knee replaced around the same time as Steve did and he had nothing but trouble with it, so I think Steve is pretty lucky.
We go and see his specialist on Tuesday for a checkup, hopefully, they won't cancel the appointment because of the lockdown.
Other than this, not a lot happening, Steve is pretty much stuck inside while he is recovering from the surgery and unless we are shopping for essentials, seeking medical care, or exercising, we are not allowed to leave our homes. At least I am getting a few bits and pieces done, like cleaning up all the paperwork, filing it, going through old photos, etc.
It's cold and raining here, so it's nice to be staying inside anyway.

Greater Sydney and the surrounding areas are going into a 2-week lockdown due to the new Delta variant of Covid 19. Please stay safe everyone. I know we will get through this.