I've also been back to Specsavers, for 4th time and said the varilux lenses are not right, I have to lift up my head to view my laptop screen. So I've had them changed to just reading glasses, so I can use them reading at night in bed.. there was a refund as those lenses are cheaper, £140. The young man wanted me to accept a credit note, which I could use on another pair of glasses. I told him I would never use Specsavers again and got my money!
We also decided to drop out of the U3a 'Singalong' group. She wants to change to not having a break in the middle, but keep singing for the hour, then have a social with tea and biscuits at the end. That doesn't suit us, we're not moving for an hour I was stiff and had to stand a few times..Then when it finished most people, including us left. The person who organises it said, they're doing what the majority want.. but she has forgotten we provided the biscuits, so now they'll have to buy them themselves. I am sad about this as I really enjoyed it and took an active part.
And taking the advice of Michael Mosely (RIP) I have done one thing different, I'm actually walking once a day.. That may not sound great but it is for me, I don't like walking, but have pushed myself to do it.
So a very big change for me!
Chrisxx
I've tried varifocal lenses twice, didn't get on with them at all either time. It's a bit of a nuisance having to have 2 separate pairs of glasses, for reading and distance, but I've got used to it. Well done for standing your ground about the refund.
ReplyDeleteI suppose it's easier to issue a credit note, but it's not right. Well done, you.
ReplyDeleteThe walking sounds like a wonderful thing for you. And yes don't we all get aggravated will we know what we've either bought or ordered in it turns out not to be perfectly what we expected. Eyeglasses are important so you cannot have them be wrong.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the bed is working out! Sounds like good changes with the headboard and mattress.
ReplyDeleteThe glasses issue sounds like a pain! Good for you for getting a refund. Good for you for walking too!
I hate buying a new mattress since it's so difficult to tell in the store in 5 minutes if you are going to like it. We just bought one too and so far we are ok with it..
ReplyDeleteI wore contact lenses for 15 years, best thing I ever did. Boosted my confidence no end. Then at a certain age it becomes more difficult to read small print, and reading glasses are needed. It seamed daft to carry around reading glasses, so I ditched the contacts and changed to varifocals. One pair of specs for everything. They work well for me.
ReplyDeleteAll good changes, Chris. Do take care when walking, we don't want you having another tumble!
ReplyDeleteKeep walking, but not further than is comfortable. It becomes easier.
ReplyDeleteShe will think twice when there are no biscuits:) It can be so aggravating trying to get your glasses right. I have to use multiple different pairs - to suit the purpose. One for the computer. One for reading. One for....you get the idea. Glad you are sleeping well again but so disappointing that the new one was not what you remembered/expected. Sigh. Happy Wednesday to you!
ReplyDeleteWell done making all the changes that were needed. My mother used to say that change was good. :)
ReplyDeleteOh definitely having a break in the middle is better! We live for our biscuit break at Gamelan and orchestra! Such a shame as it gave you joy.
ReplyDeleteThe new bed sounds great! We didn't like our mattress when we got it home- I also thought they sent us something different as it felt way less comfortable! It would be nice to have a padded headboard too.
I know I will have to get glasses at some point and dreading how to work out the right ones!
Good for you for standing up to what feels right for you, with the glasses and the singing group and the changes to your new bed/matress.
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