Monday was the second day of Easter. 🐣 As I had a very short night due to visiting my parents on Sunday, I had a very relaxed day that day. Tuesday was PT day and I needed some groceries. On Wednesday, I was so tired… I didn’t really do much, not even the gaming that I was hoping to do. Although Arwen and I did visit the Herperduin for a bit. Thursday was groceries day with mum. We headed to Germany again… Friday, Arwen went to the vet again for her new shot. The weekend, we spent relaxing, with two early morning visits to the Herperduin.
A mixed week, weather wise… Some rain, some sun, but not too cold it seems.
Quick links to the days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Monday
It was a very short night for me. I had to get up in time to take care of Arwen’s meds. But we were home later, which meant less time to snooze. I had a good sleep, it was just a tad too short to be really refreshing… But, I got up and gave Arwen the meds and I started my day.
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The scale was not too bad, although I’d still like to see a lower weight. But, as long as it’s stable, it should be OK enough, I guess. Considering the circumstances… I took my meds and let Arwen out. Played a bit on my phone till the half hour was up, and I was able to give Arwen her food. After that, I headed to the gym.
I saw that they are going to close up another street that I usually take, so from next week, I’ll have to remind myself to take the other route! As I have no idea of the way through the area there to bypass the closed off street…
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I caught up with the notifications and enjoyed the protein shake. I wanted to ride the seated bike for half an hour, but after twenty minutes, my body was throwing up a big nope and I had to quit. I enjoyed the massage chair for ten minutes and then I got ready to head back home again.
I washed up, changed clothes, put my rain pants out, as it was pouring loads… Had brekky, and then prepped to hit the rain with Arwen. I got my rain pants, coat, and umbrella. Arwen’s towel was ready and her bathrobe too. As she’d probably be a very wet dog when we’d get back… She was a bit reluctant to head out, but after some bits, she got in the mood a bit more, and we had a lovely walk. Well, it was good at least, but just with a lot of rain!
I toweled off Arwen and put on the bathrobe. I peeled off the rain pants and I got to the couch for a bit. I wanted to relax with some telly, as I was feeling rather tired. But my brain was busy enough, so I got my old tablet, and I started a new blog post. When that was done, I watched some telly, till it was time to head out with Arwen again.
At least it was dry now… When we got back, I got to the hometrainer and I managed to ride half an hour. I headed back downstairs, and I watched some telly.
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Arwen wanted another walkies, and we saw the neighbor, so she was a happy gall again… After that, I settled down on the couch and I enjoyed the Hogwarts game some. It’s too bad that there is such a bad person behind the world of Wizardry, at least behind this one… 😔 But I kept to my word and I didn’t pay anything to play this. It’s not the best game I’ve ever played, but it’s definitely entertaining enough to me to keep going further.
Arwen got a meal. And we went out for a wee. Then, more gaming… I was just so tired… Then, I shut down the game, and I prepped my supplements for the next two weeks. I prepped some snacks for Arwen as well (they’re strips that need to be torn from strips, and my hands don’t always like that 😔). It was time for walkies with N&B, so Arwen and I got ready.
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The weather was warm, with some sun, but there were also some darker clouds forming. When we got back, I prepped for bed and watched some telly. Then a last short walk, before heading to bed. I was very tired and I hoped for a good night.
I woke once due to a weird dream and the need for the loo. Then, I woke up half because I heard Arwen walk in front of the bedroom door. She just lay down there, but I was awake and thought she might need to head out. So, it was another shorter night. But hey ho, the things we do for love…
I gave Arwen the meds, took her out, and started my day/night.
Tuesday
I woke before the alarm. I thought I’d heard Arwen, so yeah, that woke me good. Turned out she just moved to lay in front of the open bedroom door, and I heard that. So that was a relief.
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I gave her the meds and then I got to the scale and dressed. Took Arwen out for a wee and all that, and then I took my meds while I was waiting to give Arwen her meal. She and I both still aren’t used to waiting that half hour… It’s weird! 😂 But I spent some time on my phone, and then it was time to feed my gall and head to the gym.
I caught up with the rest of social media and then I hit the seated bike. I didn’t manage the half hour, my body wasn’t having it. So I enjoyed a massage in the chair, and I wished I wasn’t so sore… 😔 Switched shoes and then headed back home again.
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Washed up, changed clothes, and enjoyed my brekky. Arwen and I headed out for walkies. It was a tad cloudy, but it was dry and not too cold. We had a nice walk, and when we got back home, I got my laptop and worked on my blog. After that, I relaxed a bit on the couch. But I felt I needed to be doing something more, so I changed my clothes and I walked on the treadmill for half an hour. Just a slow pace with a slight slope… 😊
After that, Arwen wanted a short walkies. So we headed out. I relaxed on the couch some more. Arwen was a bit annoyed that we didn’t head to the Herperduin, so I felt a bit bad about that. 😔 Hopefully I can take her again tomorrow morning…
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I watched some telly till it was time to get ready for another walkies. Arwen was fortunate, as we saw the neighbor again. We had a nice walk, which was good. When we got back, we relaxed a bit. Then I fixed Arwen’s food, and we had another short walk. I had to head to Cuijk for my physical therapy.
I was a bit early, but that’s OK. The session was painful, but good. Apparently, my body is tense, probably due to stress. Which didn’t really surprise me, nor my PT… He did what he could, and then I headed back home. A stop at Lidl Grave for some groceries.
I relaxed for a short while and then Arwen let me know that it was time for walkies already… So I texted N and we got ready for a walk. We had to adjust the route, as they started construction work in our neighborhood, and it’s one big mess at the moment! Really, it’s hard to find a way to safely take the dogs… 😔
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We got back, I prepped things for bedtime. We relaxed a bit in the couch, then a short walk, followed by bed time. It didn’t take too long for me to fall asleep. I was so tired… I woke twice, had some weird dreams, some night sweats and colds, and then the alarm woke me. So… I started my day/night…
Hump day / Wednesday
I woke when the alarm told me it was time. Which doesn’t happen too often, so it startled me a bit. I gave Arwen her meds, and then started my usual routine. The scale wasn’t too nice, so that was a bummer. I got dressed, let Arwen out, took my meds, and then we waited until I could give Arwen her meal. When she was happily eating, I got my bag and headed to the gym.
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I checked my social media, and had some very nice messages from some sweet friends. So I replied to several, enjoyed my protein shake, and then I got to the seated bike. My leg didn’t allow for half an hour, unfortunately. I had a massage in the chair and then I got ready to head back home again.
A happy tail wag when I entered the room warmed my heart… I washed up, had brekky, and then Arwen and I went out for a walkies. The weather wasn’t too bad and we had a nice walk.
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When we got back, I relaxed on the couch a little, as I was rather tired. Then, after working on my blog a bit, I changed clothes and rode the hometrainer for a bit. I even managed a few exercises with my dumbbells before I went back down again.
Relaxed some more with some telly and then we got ready for the walkies at the Herperduin. Arwen was very excited when she saw me get the towel, so she happily went to Skoosh.
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We had a nice walk at the woods. And Arwen retrieved the ball a few times, having a blast. We then slowly headed back to Skoosh again. When we got home, Arwen got some snoozing in! I relaxed a bit, till it was time to walk to the supermarket.
I got a few groceries and walked back home. Some relaxing happened, and around 9, Arwen wanted her usual walkies again. She was very happy, as she saw the neighbor coming up as well. So, yay for the extra cuddles and nomnoms.
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We got back, and I got to the couch and watched some telly. I was getting a headache and I felt bläh… Around 11, Arwen wanted walkies. I gave her food after that, and then I dozed off on the couch for a bit. I was so tired…
We got ready in time to go for the last long walkies. The dogs had a nice time, and so did we. The weather wasn’t too bad, so that was a plus too.
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I relaxed a bit more and then we went for the last short walkies. I saw that the parking that I usually call “mine” had become available, so I quickly got Skoosh there when we got back. I cuddled Arwen and gave her the snacks. Bed time for me…
I woke once for the loo, and then about an hour before my alarm was set to go off. I was still a bit tired, but I didn’t feel like sleeping again for less than an hour. So I got up and I started my day/night.
Thursday
I woke before the alarm went off. Gave Arwen her meds, got to the scale, got dressed… The usual routine, as I do. 😊 There was a notification that my USB had been delivered. But, when I checked the mailbox, it was all empty… That brought some stress! 😳Arwen had to wait a bit before I could get her a meal. And then, when she was happily eating, I got my bag and headed to Skoosh.
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I enjoyed my protein shake while I caught up with the social media bits. Then I got to the seated bike and tried to ride a bit. I didn’t manage the half hour as my leg was being annoying. I got to the massage chair, and then I got ready to head back home again.
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Washed up and had brekky. There was rain in the forecast, so I brought the umbrella and Arwen and I went on our way. While I miss the longer walks, I’m grateful that we’re still able to do these. As I’m fully aware that, when the time comes, even these walks will need to be shortened… 😔 When we were on the way back, it started raining. The start of a long and very wet day… ☔
When we got back, I changed clothes and I headed upstairs. Rode the bike for half an hour, and I managed to get some exercises in. I folded the washed curtains and took them downstairs with me.
I switched clothes and then relaxed on the couch with Arwen. When it was time, I got the things to Skoosh. Arwen and I had a short walk, and we headed to Nijmegen. I filled up Skoosh, and then we got to my parent’s place. I helped mum with her compression stockings, I checked them this time. 😊 When mum was ready, we took Smurf and headed to Germany.
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It was raining a lot there too, bummer… But we got most of the groceries, so that’s a plus. We headed to Nijmegen, where we got some more of our groceries. I had brought the recycling ♻️ away in Germany, and I cashed the digital saving coupons, so I had some money for Arwen’s shot tomorrow. Every bit helps!
When mum was done with the groceries, she was worn out. So, it was up to me to take the dogs to the small woods. And, with the umbrella in hand, they made it quite a challenge for me. Every time I had the leashes untangled, they just had to sniff on that other side! 😂 Bloody idiots! 😂 It’s hard enough without an umbrella, but the weather didn’t allow me to put it down. It was just very, very, wet…
When we got back, I tried to dry the dogs. Then I got my things and Arwen and I headed to Herpen again. Of course, there was no available good parking in front of my house. It was always a mess, but with the construction 🚧, it’s even messier and all! Ugh… And it’s said to last the rest of the year… So yeah, we’ve been dealing with muddy mess for a loooong time before it should finally get better… 😔
I unpacked most of the groceries and fixed some food for Arwen and myself. And… The USB stick that was said to be delivered the previous day, it finally arrived! Why they scanned it a day before the actual delivery? I have no idea! But it was bloody annoying and frustrating, as I believed it was lost…
When I finally sat down for a bit, I started to transfer the files from my phone to the USB. It’s a lot to copy, but getting to it bit by bit… It’s good to have a backup!
Then it was time to walk with N&B. We had a nice walk, but it was a wet one… When we got back, I prepared things for bedtime. Then, a last walk with Arwen. I saw a parking in front of my house become available, so I quickly got Skoosh and got her in that spot. Arwen was so baffled, as she’d been sniffing, and she saw me driving off without her… Poor gall! I told her to just sniff and I’d be back in a jiffy, but of course that didn’t make sense to her. 😂 We finished the walk, and I got ready to head to bed…
I had a decent sleep, till I woke up for the loo. I saw I still had over an hour, so I got back to sleep. And got rewarded with a bad half-hour nightmare! 😢 Ugh… So when I woke again, I didn’t really feel any better at all…
So yeah, I got up and started my day/night…
Friday
I woke up early. I had about 90 more minutes till the alarm, so I decided to give sleep another go. It resulted in me having a horrible nightmare! Woke up again half an hour later and I was just feeling so tired! That extra sleep didn’t work out for me… 😔
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Got up, gave Arwen her meds, and then I got dressed. Took Arwen out for a wee, and then we waited a bit before I could give Arwen her meal. When she was happily eating, I got my bag and headed to the gym.
I caught up with social media and when my protein shake had been enjoyed, and the meds had kicked in, I got to the seated bike. After about half an hour, my leg was giving up on me. So I got to the massage chair and enjoyed a massage there. Then I got ready to head back home again.
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Washed up, had brekky, and then got ready to walk with Arwen. I do miss walking the longer walkies with her, but I am grateful for the shorter ones that were still able to do. We had a nice walk together.
When we got back, I got my laptop. Worked on my blog, and I copied files to the USB I got. First I copied the last ones from the phone, and then I backed up some bits from the laptop. Then, I got the USB in the TV. I selected the Arwen videos and watched some. But, in some of the videos, I’m asking Arwen if she wants walkies. So, she woke up and was all confused! Poor gall! 😂
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I watched some telly after that. I had to prepare some veggies for the pasta sauce I wanted to make. But… I realized we didn’t have the minced meat… 🤔 And I also saw that mum had the wrong muesli for me… So that meant that I had to visit the supermarket that morning…
Had a short walk with Arwen after that, and then I did the laundry. When I hung the laundry, it was time to walk to the supermarket. I got what I needed. When I got back, Arwen and I got ready to head to the vet. She got her injection again, and then we headed back home again…
I was hoping to relax a bit, but Arwen wanted to go out for walkies. So we were a bit early, and she missed the neighbor, which bummed her out a bit…
I relaxed a bit with the telly. When a sweet friend texted me that they were ready to game, I got the purple beast started and we joined a chat. We both played our own games, but we had a nice chat as we were playing. 😊
Then it was time to walk Arwen again… The weather was dry but a tad chilly. We had a good walk with N&B. Some relaxing after that. Then a last short walk and… Time for bed!
It didn’t take too long to fall asleep. I slept almost 6 hours in one go. But when I woke up, I just got up. Didn’t want to repeat what happened the last time I tried to sleep some more… So my day/night was beginning…
Saturday
I woke up early again. Somehow, my brain and body are in agreement that getting about 6 hours of sleep should be my new norm. And while it’s good to get a good 6-hour sleep, it would be even nicer to get a good 7-hour sleep 😉. Ah well, I tried to sleep again a few times in the past, and I always got rewarded with bad nightmares. So I’ll just get up then… Went to the loo and scale. Got the meds for Arwen. Dressed and let Arwen out. Then, a short wait before Arwen was allowed her meal. We both seem to be getting used to this, so that’s a good thing. 😊 When Arwen was happily eating, I got my bag and headed to Skoosh.
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I got to the gym, realizing that one street is open again, after it had been closed for over a month! So, of course, next week they’ll close off the street leading to that for almost two weeks. So then I really need to take a different route to the gym… Ah well… I checked my social media, caught up with my chats, and then I got to the seated bike. Rode for half an hour. Followed by the massage chair. Switched my shoes again and headed back to Skoosh.
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Washed up and had brekky. Then, Arwen and I headed out for SniffiVerse™ walkies. When we got to the spot to head back home, Arwen was very adamant that she wanted a bigger walk! I double checked and then followed her… Guess the shot and the meds together were doing something good for her… 😊 So we walked the “in-between” route and both enjoyed it.
When we got back home, I got to the couch a bit. I was writing for my blog on my tablet, and I was chatting to some awesome folks on Mastodon. Watched some telly as well… Then I cut the leek and prepared everything to make the pasta sauce later today.
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When it was getting light out, Arwen got all excited, as she knew what the plan was. So, we headed to Skoosh and drove to the Herperduin. Arwen got all the sniffs and some splashes too. 😊 Then we slowly headed back to Skoosh again…
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When we got back, I started to make the pasta. I made several tubs of sauce for me and my parents. And I had a good meal. I started the dishwasher and swept the floors. I should hoover, but I was just feeling too tired… Then I relaxed a bit, until it was time to walk again.
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We saw the neighbor, so Arwen was all happy again. We had a nice walk. I watched some telly and then my controller was charged, and I started up the purple beast. I was joined by a sweet friend on the chat. We both played our own games while we chatted together. 😊
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Then, it was time again to get ready for walkies. To my friend and I said goodbye, logged off, and we went out. The weather was lovely and we had a nice walk. When we got back, I prepped everything for the bedtime routine. Watched some telly. Had a short walk. And then… Snoozing time!
It didn’t take too long to fall asleep. I slept about 6 hours in one go, and then I was wide awake again. So, I got up and started my day/night again…
Happy Sundog / Sunday
I woke up early again. Somehow, my brain still believes that getting up with less than 6 hours of sleep should be enough. Well, it’s not, not really… I got to the scale. Then I gave Arwen her meds. Got dressed, took Arwen outside, and took my own meds. Waited a while before I could give Arwen her meal. Watched a video I made of Arwen last year, and the song made me tear up a bit. Even with Arwen lying next to me… Silly emotions… When I was allowed to feed my gall, I got ready for the gym. Onwards!
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I enjoyed my protein shake as I explored the social media bits. Rode the bike for half an hour, and then enjoyed the massage chair for ten minutes. Got ready to head back home again…
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Washed up, changed clothes, and had brekky. Got ready to walk with Arwen. It wasn’t too cold, with about 10°C, and it was dry, though a tad humid. We had a good walk. Arwen didn’t want the short walk. Arwen didn’t want the “in-between” walk. Heck, she even wanted to go beyond the roundabout! But as I wanted to take her to the Herperduin later, I didn’t go any further than the roundabout. We had a very nice walk. And Arwen enjoyed all the sniffs.
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When we got back, I felt so tired. I almost fell asleep on the couch… And then, I remembered that I “needed” to do something first. When that was done, my brain didn’t allow me to fall asleep anymore. 😔 Ugh… But I did stay on the couch some more, allowing my body some rest at least…
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I unloaded the dishwasher. And when it was getting light out, Arwen was getting very excited. She was ready to head to the Herperduin! So, of course, I got the towel, and we left with Skoosh.
We had a nice walk. But, there were folks at the waterside with a campfire (which is very much prohibited!). So I decided to go around then. But they also had a big dog with a big bork! Arwen doesn’t like either of those things, so I hoped that we could steer clear of the dog. Arwen did love the time at the waterside, but she was a bit distracted by the barks nevertheless… We walked a different, new route for a bit, and she did enjoy all the new sniffs. 😊
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We got to Skoosh and headed home. I fixed some food, and then I was able to relax a bit. Around 9, Arwen wanted walkies again. We saw her friend, so she was very excited, especially with the nomnoms 😂!
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I watched some telly, but I wasn’t in the mood to game. The weather was lovely, so I got my chair and eReader, and I finished the book I’d been reading. It was a very good book for sure! I was able to relax a bit, even though the weeds in the garden annoyed me big time.
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Then we got ready for walkies again. We had a nice walk, and the dogs had some fun. A wee bit of relaxing before we walked the last round. Arwen wanted a short one, so we did that. Then I headed to bed… I listened to Arwen’s breathing for a while, while reading a bit. Then I fell asleep, and didn’t wake till about half an hour before the alarm was set to go off.
It had been a decent night, and I was ready to start my new day/night.
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Herperduin 💦 23/04/2025 🐾
A simple edited video of a senior choccy Labrador, heading to the waterside, getting ready for some simple play of fetch. She's slower, she's tired quicker, but the joy that radiates from her... Makes it all worth it!
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The video features a small, hand-knitted gnome figure with a red hat, white face, and blue body, engaging in the activity of knitting. The gnome is positioned on a grey felt surface, with a ball of pink yarn beside it. Throughout the video, the gnome is seen holding knitting needles and working with the yarn, creating a pink heart on its hat. The sequence of frames shows the gnome in various stages of knitting, with the heart growing larger on its hat. The background remains consistent, emphasizing the gnome and the yarn. The video captures the gnome’s actions in a playful and whimsical manner, highlighting the craftsmanship and creativity involved in the knitting process.
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