Sorry, I’ve had an erratic few days and blogging seems to have suffered. My fingers are still a bit stiff, my Kindle is full, and I’m not well organised. There are many reasons for irregular blogging, and those are just a few of them.
I had an electronic communication from the hospital today. The replacement appointment for the one they failed to complete is in late April. I’m going to be writing again, as they seem to have ignored my other questions. It will be six months after my initial problem that I get seen. I’m not happy about that. I’m even less happy that they haven’t answered my queries. However, I now have some more details to work with and am going to write again.
The photos are from atrip Julia and my sister made to Holme Pierrepont to look at snowdrops. I suppose this is the English equivalent of the Japanese looking a cherry blossom. I didn’t go because I’m anti-social, not able to walk well enough or afraid of germs. Or all three. To be honest, after contracting whooping cough (and the associated other problems) at Christmas and spending a lot of time coughing, gasping and gurgling, I don’t want to put myself in the position of breathing in more germs. Walking round some woodland with a crowd of snowdrop watchers is just too many people for me.
Work again tomorrow, followed by a day off on Wednesday. I really could get used to being retired. Julia has always said that with my laid back approach to labour I would probably find it difficult to notice the difference between work and retirement. Wives can be quite cutting at times.
You are right to steer clear of germs. That cough you had will take a good bit of getting over.
Yes, things do seem to take more recovery these days.
Tell me about it.
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I can sympathise with your feelings of not wanting to wander around among crowds of other people. I am finding it quite hard to get out and about in unfamiliar places at the moment. I hope that your fingers loosen up. It is no fun when they are stiff.
Fingers are fine now thank you. I will have to develop some sort of strategy for getting out, as I need inspiration and fresh air. However, after the Christmas Cough Catastrophe I am going to leave it for a month or two.
Those are lovely snowdrop photos, Julia! Snowdrops are in full force here now.
I hope your fingers feel some relief soon, Simon. Our own for-profit system over here sounds not much different from yours. Keep writing letters, and pushing to get seen for your problems.
I note the crocuses are now coming – the eyar is in full progress now. Yes, more letters to do. Sigh . . .
Yes, hope you can find better medical care. Those snowdrops are oh so lovely.
I noted several patches of crocuses yesterday – a sure sign that the year is progressing.
We must hope that when you move you will find better medical care. We certainly feel lucky not to be in London any more