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My BP monitor got a puncture!

Posted on August 22, 2026 by james

Actually, I suspect the cuff just wore out. I don’t believe they’re supposed to last forever. Typical though, that it should give up the ghost when I’m supposed to be taking readings at home to give to the GP. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 16th August 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Little to report today other than finding this pepper hiding in the foliage in the polytunnel. I shall definitely be having that for lunch over the next few days. And of course there’s always room for a photo of oddly-shaped … Continue reading →

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Wow! I got the set!

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

First time in ages that I’ve managed readings morning, afternoon and evening as far as I recall. So, we start off and end up pretty much where expected. Afternoon was a bit of a nightmare though. I was supposed to … Continue reading →

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It’s looking more like White Coat Syndrome

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

An ok reading to start the day Then I decided to take one either side of my mid-afternoon visit to the GP, which are surprisingly similar. However, the GP measured my BP in his office at 188 over something. The … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 13th August 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Another first for this year, but there’s some way to go yet. Hopefully this will become our first melon.

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Crap again

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

An ok reading, but it’s the only one I remembered to do.

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No dig diary, 12th August 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Another harvest. Just one item though. Our first cucumber of the season. Cucumbergeddon has arrived 😀

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Time for some Status Quo?

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Specifically “Don’t Bring Me Down”, I reckon. I toddled off to have an ECG today, so my chest and abdomen now have bald patches which looks a bit silly. Fortunately I won’t be sunbathing any time soon. The nurse who … Continue reading →

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All gone a bit pear-shaped again

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

An ok start to the day, but by early afternoon my body had lost the plot and then I forgot to take a reading in the evening. Same raised heart rate as my BP drops though…

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Can information that isn’t true be leaked?

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

I’m really not sure it can. I feel that if the information provided isn’t true then it’s just someone making shit up. Clearly Sleepy Don believes otherwise. Given the inconsistencies between Trump’s (and others’) statements, I’m really not inclined to … Continue reading →

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