Brae. A gay woman's tale!

I love this photo of my wee Sprout! …. it was taken at the Mutt Hutt in Glenrothes, where she goes on a Saturday for an hours play with other dogs.  She will miss it this week coming as I am off down south to see Linda for a few days and Sprout is going to her uncle Barry’s and Neil’s for a wee holiday!

When my old dog Brae died, I really didn’t think I could ever love another dog so much, but this wee cheeky soul has wormed her way into my heart.  Her name Sprout really suits her … she is cheeky and full of happiness at the smallest of things (although she does murder any stuffed toy within 2 minutes of getting it!).

I will miss my wee girl when I am away … although it will be nice to have a rest from making my bed at least half a dozen times a day!

After a few really bad episodes with my back and leg, I decided to stop relying on my doctor and take matters into my own hands.

Today I started physio with Abdur at the Fife Physiotherapy Centre … it was a very interesting hour… Abdur studied the way I walked and stood and where the main areas of pain are.  He also examined my legs to try to understand why I cannot straighten my left leg when I lie down, and have limited side movement in it too.

It seems I have 2 separate issues, but both are related.   He feels the main problem is not my osteoarthritis of the hips, but the tightness I have in my leg… my hamstring is far too tight and the knock on effect is that I limp, causing the muscles in my back to tighten and cause sciatica.

Today he massaged my back to loosen the muscles, it was bloody sore! (and yes I did utter the word “fuck” a few times!)  … but at least he prewarned me! … and I have to go back on Thursday for him to start working on my left leg…  I hope it doesn’t hurt too much as I am flying down to see Linda in the afternoon!

The amazing thing is, that even after just an hour, I was walking much better … and no longer standing with all my weight on my right leg and resting just the ball of my left foot on the ground.

I am hoping that, after all these years, I may have found someone who realises that it is not JUST my leg or not JUST my back causing me problems …

I may run a 10k yet!! (ok ok… perhaps I’m kidding on that one!)

The change in my life since meeting Linda is unbelievable… we had a great 10 days together, culminating in a 2 night Lodge stay at Loch Goil. Next weekend I’m off down south for 5 days at Linda’s, which will include a trip to London to see Motown, followed by a meal at a secret location because she wants to surprise me!…. we then have a weekend booked at Glencoe House at the end of the month… a weekend at a spa hotel in Grantham while I take avow renewal for one of my army pals and her hubby… then a weekend with friends at pods at Loch Katrine!…. in April we are spending a week at her timeshare in Madeira and in October 2019, a weeks cruise around the Med with Olivia lesbian cruises!!! I can’t really believe the change in my life… not only have I met the most perfect woman… but all she wants to do is spoil me… I am struggling with that aspect a little… I just buy wee things for her… but she appreciates everything and me… for that I am so grateful!! Life is good.

This is very true.

My lovely Linda has decided to treat us to a two night stay up at Glencoe … she has booked the most fabulous suite at Glencoe House, complete with hot tub!

What is so amazing is that Glencoe House is right next to the Lochan … my most favourite place in the whole world and where I want my ashes to be scattered (although hopefully not in the near future!)..

I am stunned at her kindness and thoughtfulness … I already knew she was wonderful, now I know she is wonderfully wonderful!!… I cannot believe how lucky I am.

The past month has all been a bit of  a whirlwind really … from feeling very frustrated with the carry on about Alice Alice and still recovering from the crap my ex told me about why we broke up …. I suddenly find myself in a completely different place.

Alice Alice is roadworthy (and didn’t cost me a penny!) … and I have the most wonderful new woman in my life.

Life has completely turned around … and I have met a woman who is just perfect for me … and more than I ever dreamed of.

I have learned  a lot this year … firstly that nagging really does work! … although I do believe it was the threat of going up to the garage, parking outside and organising a demonstration that made it happen (and I would have done that!)…. to never trusting anyone who lies by omission …. looking back … I put up with too much crap and gave too many chances … but it was my choice .. and I only have myself to blame…. but at least I learned from it.

This new romance will be a whole new learning curve … we come from different worlds really … and I just hope I don’t disappoint.