I always check my writing for typos and spelling blips so was ashamed to realise I let a number error through last time. The liver function blood test spiked from a nice low 30 to horridly high 300 (not 700!) The good news this week is that it is back down to a good 45 so yesterday I both chemicals... we are now waiting to see what happens in the next week off.
So I have now finished my second (of six) chemo cycles and as a rather exciting act of faith we've booked flights for Amsterdam on Tuesday for three nights! Geoff will be involved in a conference and I'm really looking forward to visiting the revamped Rijksmuseum. The cat won't be happy but she does have a nice sunny conservatory to luxuriate in. Our wonderful European Health Insurance will cover me, for now, until the politicians get stuck into all their nonsense.
This week has been different as Phil took over the carer's role when Geoff reluctantly departed for Newport RI! Actually he thoroughly enjoyed the change, was offered a job, found the conference most stimulating, met lots of old friends and in particular was looked after in the evening by our old friends the Hattendorfs. Mind you, this evening he is shattered. Early night, but only after he has been out with a torch to pick up the slugs which are eating his veg!
As for me I really enjoyed time with Phil. We talked about all sorts of things, even what I want at my funeral! No idea, won't be for years... We went to Avebury to visit the Manor, I had my hair done (I may not lose my hair!), we walked to the canal and sorted out an invasion of ants in the conservatory as well as the unexpected visit by a hornet, who didn't like being stuck indoors (a cobweb mop caught him up and popped him out). He was BIG! Very usefully she tackled my pile of ironing.
So all is ticking over here. Tomorrow I visit the dentist who promises to restore my old, broken crowned front tooth - so I can smile again without looking like an old hag.
So I have now finished my second (of six) chemo cycles and as a rather exciting act of faith we've booked flights for Amsterdam on Tuesday for three nights! Geoff will be involved in a conference and I'm really looking forward to visiting the revamped Rijksmuseum. The cat won't be happy but she does have a nice sunny conservatory to luxuriate in. Our wonderful European Health Insurance will cover me, for now, until the politicians get stuck into all their nonsense.
This week has been different as Phil took over the carer's role when Geoff reluctantly departed for Newport RI! Actually he thoroughly enjoyed the change, was offered a job, found the conference most stimulating, met lots of old friends and in particular was looked after in the evening by our old friends the Hattendorfs. Mind you, this evening he is shattered. Early night, but only after he has been out with a torch to pick up the slugs which are eating his veg!
As for me I really enjoyed time with Phil. We talked about all sorts of things, even what I want at my funeral! No idea, won't be for years... We went to Avebury to visit the Manor, I had my hair done (I may not lose my hair!), we walked to the canal and sorted out an invasion of ants in the conservatory as well as the unexpected visit by a hornet, who didn't like being stuck indoors (a cobweb mop caught him up and popped him out). He was BIG! Very usefully she tackled my pile of ironing.
So all is ticking over here. Tomorrow I visit the dentist who promises to restore my old, broken crowned front tooth - so I can smile again without looking like an old hag.
Thank you for your call, lovely lady, our pleasure. By way of a quick catch up, Andy is in full blown retirement - he is now practicing as a house husband, cake and bread maker, Mrfixit and 'sorter'. He's also discovered a film channel showing never before seen or forgotten English black and white films with mainly English actors and lets me know what I've missed while I'm at work! Our house search has drawn a blank so far, despite an ever widening search area down south. On the writing front, I've just managed to get a publishing contract for a crime novel that may justify the many years I've spent on it. I love your blog and am glad to see that you are out and about doing interesting things. Let me know if you want a chat. All our love, the Peaches.
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