tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post8592274778122992785..comments2023-04-09T11:46:58.887+01:00Comments on Graphicality-UK: I am slowly recoveringHELENEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-84571805186548052582012-08-31T22:49:44.261+01:002012-08-31T22:49:44.261+01:00Well, I was supposed to have a visit from Helping ...Well, I was supposed to have a visit from Helping Hands yesterday, but then the British Weather played up again and gave us yet another day of heavy showers, so after a chat on the phone earlier in the day we decided to postpone it until Monday, hoping for a better day. Thanks for your well-wishes, I spent a couple of hours in the garden today with my camera, haven’t taken any photos for nearly 4 weeks so it was almost like re-discovering my garden through my camera lens :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-74731146804329287062012-08-31T22:39:50.232+01:002012-08-31T22:39:50.232+01:00So glad you liked the video, I was a bit afraid it...So glad you liked the video, I was a bit afraid it was too long, but I didn’t have the heart to cut out too many of the photos I had taken over the spring and summer! I always use classical music for my videos, and I have a special relationship with most of the music I choose – many of the pieces I have played in the past, back when I used to play in an orchestra myself. That’s a very long time ago though, I had to give up playing when I was 19 because my hands became too stiff and painful to continue, but I still remember all the music even if it is almost 30 years ago. <br />These days I ‘go to concerts’ on my TV and I thoroughly enjoy BBC Proms from Royal Albert Hall. Do you get the BBC Proms concerts on TV in Canada?HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-30644858596110473952012-08-31T22:29:14.004+01:002012-08-31T22:29:14.004+01:00Thank you, being independent has always been impor...Thank you, being independent has always been important to me, I have been ill for as long as I can remember, retired for 18 years, but managed with only occasional care from Social Services every time I have had an incident or an operation. I had my operation number 11 in May...I intend to continue being independent for as long as I can :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-20342733116209596102012-08-31T22:24:31.206+01:002012-08-31T22:24:31.206+01:00Fortunately, most people get much better after a h...Fortunately, most people get much better after a hip replacement and only a small minority have long term problems, and usually only if they have underlying medical problems. The reason for my problems is my main condition, a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-64143225771569085432012-08-31T22:18:04.234+01:002012-08-31T22:18:04.234+01:00Thank you Larry, and I totally agree, never stop d...Thank you Larry, and I totally agree, never stop doing the things you enjoy, just find other ways to do them! I have been medically retired for 18 years, since the age of 30, and I had to find other things to enjoy than my career, hobbies and outdoor life. I can safely say that gardening and the work I do on my computer has kept me sane! The ever growing list of medical issues has made me housebound the last few years, making my garden even more important to me and my online friends very dear to me.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-67206856711379283902012-08-31T16:33:18.082+01:002012-08-31T16:33:18.082+01:00What a wonderful organization Helping Hands sounds...What a wonderful organization Helping Hands sounds like! I hope the visit from the undergardener yesterday went well and made a good dent in those chores that must have been driving you mad to get get done. From the little I know of you, you will enjoy redesigning their website, too! Hope you continue to mend well.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-17398519242861570532012-08-31T00:53:24.140+01:002012-08-31T00:53:24.140+01:00Hello Helene
I am sorry to hear that you have not ...Hello Helene<br />I am sorry to hear that you have not fully recovered from your fall. I am however very happy to hear that someone can come and help you with the garden. At a certain point, you need to ask for help.<br />The video was gorgeous!! Your garden is so lovely and this slideshow captures all the beauty. And I've always loved your choice of music.<br />Take care and know we are thinking of you.<br />AstridAstridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-66790520108000465542012-08-30T20:44:41.452+01:002012-08-30T20:44:41.452+01:00Helene - I really admire that despite your sufferi...Helene - I really admire that despite your suffering you're still striving to be independent and giving back too.b-a-ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565084697297328338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-65787561463362045922012-08-30T17:10:50.647+01:002012-08-30T17:10:50.647+01:00I have been told I need hip replacement surgery an...I have been told I need hip replacement surgery and a good friend of mine had it done. She really has had a problem with it now for two years. She walks like she is 90 and after seeing what she went through, I chose to live with the periodic sharp pain. I now ask to have the heavy garden work done, rather than aggravating my hip. I am glad to hear you are improving. Please, do ask for help. It has made my problem so much better. Not carrying around heavy things has made a great improvement for me without the surgery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-33755051410100022572012-08-30T08:35:47.511+01:002012-08-30T08:35:47.511+01:00Helene... I had no idea of your hip problem and am...Helene... I had no idea of your hip problem and am so sorry to learn about it. I'm sure you will couple good judgement with continuing to do the things you enjoy... It's sometimes easy to fear the things we deal with physically and allow them to be displaced totally with caution... personally I'm for not giving up on our joy.... we simply have to understand and practice the necessary limitations which becomes a new way of life... at least, that has been my experience... here's to a quick recovery for you... LarryLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563036192373891209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-1501555660964292052012-08-30T00:51:12.003+01:002012-08-30T00:51:12.003+01:00Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the movie and thanks f...Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the movie and thanks for the well-wishes.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-67494352580380763722012-08-30T00:50:09.741+01:002012-08-30T00:50:09.741+01:00Thank you Kevin, I get gardening withdrawal sympto...Thank you Kevin, I get gardening withdrawal symptoms if I am away from it for too long so I substitute with ‘gardening on my laptop’ when necessary :-) <br />Glad you enjoyed the movie, as for strength and determination – I am the kind of ‘one foot in front of the other’ person. Never look too far, never make too many plans, never have any deadlines as I don’t know what next week or next month is going to be like.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-74048752068309529112012-08-30T00:40:01.448+01:002012-08-30T00:40:01.448+01:00Thanks PJ, it is a big step to ask for help when a...Thanks PJ, it is a big step to ask for help when all you want is to be independent, that’s why it is important to me to be involved and not just get someone to come and take over the gardening. I am still going to be a gardener :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-64300828481059774742012-08-30T00:35:53.210+01:002012-08-30T00:35:53.210+01:00Yes, I am so happy they could help, it was my loca...Yes, I am so happy they could help, it was my local Social Sevices that told me about them.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-26532347591778437312012-08-30T00:34:45.962+01:002012-08-30T00:34:45.962+01:00Thank you, I am working on another movie right now...Thank you, I am working on another movie right now, I will probably post it next week. I am sure you will find similar charities in your area, if not, perhaps you can start one or advertise your help. You might have neighbours that could need an extra pair of hands now and then?HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-90384468330663029272012-08-30T00:31:26.402+01:002012-08-30T00:31:26.402+01:00Thank you! I am looking forward to my first volunt...Thank you! I am looking forward to my first volunteer visit.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-42142366584746445402012-08-29T23:12:35.520+01:002012-08-29T23:12:35.520+01:00What a lovely movie of your gorgeous garden! Than...What a lovely movie of your gorgeous garden! Thank you for posting it for our enjoyment. I'm glad that you'll be able to work alongside your volunteer and that you'll be getting the help you need to continue to follow your gardening passion! Here's to a speedy recovery.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-68839067707188363232012-08-29T14:53:34.540+01:002012-08-29T14:53:34.540+01:00Helene, I am so sorry that I have been out of the ...Helene, I am so sorry that I have been out of the loop -- but I am very happy to hear that you are on the mend and that you reached out for assistance. I know that can be a difficult thing to do, but how wonderful that such an organization exists.<br /><br />I also enjoyed your movie for so many reasons. Yes, there are the flowers -- but it's also a testament to your strength and determination. <br /><br />Take care!Kevinhttp://nittygrittydirtman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-8114357058890031532012-08-29T05:56:27.846+01:002012-08-29T05:56:27.846+01:00What a great idea and I'm so pleased you'v...What a great idea and I'm so pleased you've asked for help - this is something that can be difficult to do! You will be also helping them immensely too.<br />Take care Helene and keep sharing your beautiful garden with us xPJ Girlhttp://www.thepyjamagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-45675429209414901132012-08-29T03:22:56.278+01:002012-08-29T03:22:56.278+01:00Helene, So happy to hear that your recovery is com...Helene, So happy to hear that your recovery is coming along -- even if slowly. The Helping Hands charity seems like a godsend. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-86686906884697678972012-08-29T02:22:17.784+01:002012-08-29T02:22:17.784+01:00Hi Helene: How frustrating that you have to deal w...Hi Helene: How frustrating that you have to deal with this. I'm glad you've gotten some help, and you've sparked a thought for me to try to find a similar organization in my community--maybe I can volunteer. What a great idea to help someone and spend time in a garden at the same time. I loved your movie--especially the parts where the Roses are closed and then open. Take care of yourself. I've been thinking about you!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-29079434510591079382012-08-29T02:15:55.062+01:002012-08-29T02:15:55.062+01:00Your garden is breathtaking - all those roses and ...Your garden is breathtaking - all those roses and lilies! That is too bad that your hip is taking so long to heal and will always be a worry. I hope that the volunteer will be a big help and that you can get out and enjoy your garden! And I hope your hip feels better soon!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.com