Saturday 12 August 2023

12/08/23 Back again...

 I got into the habit of blogging at night after my shower but now I always seem to have other things to do. If it isn't the Facebook group demanding time it's something else, even if that something is watching Hamilton on Disney+ for the umpteenth time. I've become a little obsessed with it. Anyway, finished it last night so...

Good news is that ether my hip wasn't as damaged as feared, or it's healing well. Mobility is well on the way back to normal and pain is now minimal. But still waiting for the x-ray results!

Had a couple of days in Dorset - stayed at a McCarthy Stone place in Ferndown, and as owners that costs us just £25 a night. Same anywhere in the country. Upheaval of going away is lessened because we no longer have the (much missed) cats to worry about, but I'm still ar from keen on it. And now I have a CPAP machine to carry around as well. Weather could best be described as variable.

Much time occupied lately with my new main PC (this one), which suddenly died completely. No lights, no beeps, nothing. Too long a story to tell in every detail, but eventually and by accident found a couple of connectors inside had come loose. Put them back, and everything restored to normal! But not good for the build quality, inspection, and quality control of the people who've built all our computers to my specifications for some fifteen years now...

Some photos in fairly random order:

Kingston Lacy House










Old haunts - Sandbanks. I remember it from before the property values went crazy









Old school









Excellent risotto (background)









With my sister in their garden


Sue and me with friends at Kingston Lacey









On the Observation Wheel at Bournemouth Pier


Overlooking Poole Harbour









The (local) Writtle Jazz Festival







15/04/24 Good news, mostly

I have my appointment for CT scan and pre-assessment at UCLH (Euston) on Wed 17th, probable surgery date for the cement injection Thursday 2...