How Was Your Week? Do Charging Leads Breed Like Rabbits? … and Royals

It’s been a short but trying week. Fortunately, the cold I caught from Mr Piglet cleared surprisingly quickly and apart from taking some time out on Monday with a Martini Pornstar to drown the germs I hit the ground running (as they say) unpacking suitcases, clearing the laundry and gardening.

CHARGING LEADS—

I don’t know about you, but have you noticed that charging leads now breed like rabbits?

… seriously.

This is just a small collection I gathered together while looking for my missing FITBIT charger, which has disappeared off the face of the earth. I’ve not left it in France, and I’ve turned the house upside down looking for it.

I’ve not got a clue what they’re all for, so next time we have a rainy indoor day, I’m on a mission to identify, organise and label them. At least that is the plan! What about you. Do you have more charging leads than you know what to do with?

Oh, and I’ve ordered another Fitbit charger, and I bet the moment the new one arrives, the old one will miraculously appear!

EXERCISE–

Donna over at Retirement Reflections’ recent post ‘Use It or Lose It‘ reminded me I really must up my exercise routine and set myself mini-goals. Use it or lose it were the very words an orthopaedic surgeon lectured on when I was struggling with exercises after my knee op.

When we were in France, I walked miles around the house and garden doing chores or just walking from A to B, but it was only steps and not ‘real’ exercise, per se. I need to power walk. Yes, Piglet. Don’t dawdle to study and photograph the wildflowers or stop and stare in wonderment at cloud formations. Exercise.

IN THE NEWS—

The Conclave elected an American Pope. I wonder if Trump will now have his sights set on making the Vatican an American state?

Poor, hard-done-by Prince Harry whines again and wonders why the royal family does not trust him when he runs to the media and courts when he can’t get his own way.

I’d be interested in your opinion.

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Meanwhile, life goes on with the Royals. What delightful children, the family are a breath of fresh air!

NO DOCTOR FOR PIGLET–

This week, I was on a mission to book an appointment to see a doctor at our local health centre (Centro de Saude). My family doctor retired a while back, so instead of being reassigned to the replacement, I was struck off the list because I hadn’t been for a while. I complained and of course got nowhere and was told by the receptionist, ‘I am Portuguese and even I don’t have a family doctor.’ I am not sure I believe her. I will persist. She put my name on a waiting list. We will see. I won’t hold my breath. I need to see a doctor and can’t afford to keep paying.

That’s my #weekendcoffeeshare for this week folks. Now I sit back and enjoy my pastel da nata … and listen while you share your stories.