Got up late and felt sluggish. Socks went on OK but the trousers fought back and it took some time to sort out. After that it was down to the pharmacy to sort things out (again) which took nearly half an hour). Then, with what was almost a bin liner of dressings and bandages, I staggered across to the doctor. Here I had a blood test. The nurse in question has a good record of getting the blood, but clearly learnt her testing technique in a time when patient pain was not such an issue. They are still short of tubes. There was a short wait after that as I changed nurses and gat new bandages. The leg is looking a lot better. I’m still not keen on having it attached to me, but it’s not as repulsive as it was last week. I now have,enough bandages to make myself into a passable mummy for Halloween.
As I left the surgery I had a phone call – it was the shop asking if I was anywhere near McDonald’s as we had visiting London dealers and they were making a day of it.
That was about the end of the excitement apart from the tempura pork. We had a pork joint at the weekend and still had some slices left so Julia did it in tempura batter and put sweet and sour sauce on it. It was delicious. We also had stir fried vegetables but, as you know, I consider them a penance rather than a pleasure. Fried pork in batter with a sticky sauce, on the other hand, is a real pleasure.
The diet?
I’ll get back to you about the diet.
The picture is an old selfie from a day when Julia left me waiting in the car and I ran out of inspiration to write haiku. At that point it’s either turn to limericks or selfies with special effects . . .
Quercus as walking mummy? I hope you feel better soon. A tube shortage sounds ominous.
They are such small things and can obviously be knocked out by the million – just don’t understand why we are short. However, that’s modern life for you – full of surprises.
I hope the progress continues.
Thank you. 🙂
Very Warhol….
Unfortunately the effect only comes in pink. 🙂
I’m ok with that….
🙂
Sure am glad to read the leg is better. How I love sweat and sour sauce!
I always have a feeling it isn’t very healthy, even if you spread it on vegetables. 🙂
No, it’s not healthy. But it is tasty. And in moderation or for a special treat…
Life cannot be all about being sensible . . . 🙂
That’s my motto! 😉
It seems to work. 🙂
I am glad that you and your leg are getting on better terms. I am quite attached to mine.
Yes, we’ve been together for a while, it would be a shame to fall out now.