outlanderSenior Contributor
rough time
is anyone around to talk to atm
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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It does suck. Its been in the carport longer than ive been able to drive it 😞 @Zoe7
With pop getting dementia he repeats himself so many times a day esp about the cars so its taking alot of patience and repeition in the day to ensure theres minimal conflict. If pop needs to go somewhere ill cancel my appt or take him where he needs to be and then pick him up when im finished so its working ok for the moment but its taken alot of my independence as well having to rely on the one car etc.
With pop getting dementia he repeats himself so many times a day esp about the cars so its taking alot of patience and repeition in the day to ensure theres minimal conflict. If pop needs to go somewhere ill cancel my appt or take him where he needs to be and then pick him up when im finished so its working ok for the moment but its taken alot of my independence as well having to rely on the one car etc.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Hello @Appleblossom 👋
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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I am going to have to head to bed @outlander but it has been nice chatting with you tonight. I hope you get the veradah sorted tomorrow and hear something from the mechanic.
Goodnight @outlander and @Sans911 nice to catch up with you briefly too Hon 
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Goodnight @Zoe7 thanks for keeping me company tonight. 💚💙
I hope tomorrow goes well and that rain stops soon
I hope tomorrow goes well and that rain stops soon
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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Hey @outlander Good to see you. and @Sans911 and @Zoe7
Sharing a car can be tough in lots of ways. I hated the readjusting seat and mirrors. It was very hard with my neck. So from that pov its great when my son is not driving, but I hope he gets back to it soon, for his own good.
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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I didn't realise your car was off the road for so long @outlander. Wow, hope they sort it soon.
I usually only volunteer on Saturday afternoon at the op shop. At this stage, 2019 is going to be a very busy year. I've got several things planned which will take some careful coordination.
Goodnight @Zoe7. I hope tomorrow goes OK hun
I usually only volunteer on Saturday afternoon at the op shop. At this stage, 2019 is going to be a very busy year. I've got several things planned which will take some careful coordination.
Goodnight @Zoe7. I hope tomorrow goes OK hun
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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Ah hah
SNAP @outlander
I posted at same time as you.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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I dont readjust the mirrors or anything. It just gets frustrating for the both of us @Appleblossom so I just drive it as it is... I can see ok out of them and my pop and i have around the same seat placement. I dont drive long distances so im usually alright. Its a pain in the backside
@Sans911 @Yes 😞 im missing my car. Its taking forever and ive considered buying another one temporarily but i cant affors it and i have a feeling id do that and id get a call from the mechanic. Might have to see if theres a place thatll rent one for 2 or 3 weeks during Christmas when mechanic is away and pop goes to his brothers for a few days
Do you want to share whats happening for you next year? Or some of the things..?
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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I've not shared something about next year with anyone but my pyschogist @outlander. I'm a bit superstitious that if I say too much it won't happen. Don't worry, if it comes about, I'll tell you.
But what I can share is that I'm likely to get more involved in the lived experience sector. And I'll be working, plus all my volunteer stuff I'm keeping that going as well. So I need to plan it all carefully so it balances without wearing me out.
Do you plan to study more next year. What are you going to do about your recent course? Do you want to work in that field? I know you can get jobs working from home as a medical transcriber. But there's also nothing stopping you from taking on a university degree part-time either. You're smart and dedicated enough to manage.
But what I can share is that I'm likely to get more involved in the lived experience sector. And I'll be working, plus all my volunteer stuff I'm keeping that going as well. So I need to plan it all carefully so it balances without wearing me out.
Do you plan to study more next year. What are you going to do about your recent course? Do you want to work in that field? I know you can get jobs working from home as a medical transcriber. But there's also nothing stopping you from taking on a university degree part-time either. You're smart and dedicated enough to manage.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Sounds good. I hope you can persue whatever it is @Sans911
I might study, im not sure. It would be good if i can. I dont really know what im doing. Working somewhere in the medical field would be good but im not sure which yet. There are quite a few different areas. I honestly dont know if i could be a nurse either which was a direction i was headed but now i dont know.
I might study, im not sure. It would be good if i can. I dont really know what im doing. Working somewhere in the medical field would be good but im not sure which yet. There are quite a few different areas. I honestly dont know if i could be a nurse either which was a direction i was headed but now i dont know.
