Not the best of months as I sort of knew it would be but we survived……
Thankfully The Virus and all it entailed that had me low for a while has now moved on its merry way – a month ago The Golfer (who doesn’t deal well with sickness in any form) was driving and back at the golf club a week after his first cataract operation – then last week had his second eye surgery…
The day started with an admission time of 7.30am in a day procedure clinic about 25kms from home, take it from me I wasn’t too impressed when the heavens opened just as I reversed up the drive. Contending with early morning traffic while its bucketing down isn’t my idea of fun…..there’s always that one driver who wants to get ahead of everyone else and lane hops all the way up the road….so there was a big sigh of relief when we finally arrived
….it was a more complicated procedure than the first….A Vitrectomy which means I’m still on ‘drops duty’ ….4xdaily for one – reducing frequency for the other – and he is certainly not happy after learning the restrictions on this one could last a while. e.g. no flying, no driving, no golf, no gym, no gardening (digging) or lifting anything heavy – these are just a few- until the inserted ‘air bubble’ has disappeared.
But look, there’s been some laughs…..putting his spectacles on and wondering why one lens was all fuzzy – forgetting his sight on that side had been ‘restored’ – then trying to wrangle the very well secured lens from the frame. With luck (fingers crossed) new ones won’t be needed as there was cataract surgery on the 2nd eye as well
Another good thing to come out of all this sitting around keeping him company is I’ve used up several lots of excess wool ….Voila..…36/20x20cm knitted squares…..with (as requested) long ends left for sewing together to make a large sized cot blanket. Win/Win situation!
Our weather has been changeable revolting…..Spring has been ghastly – Summer starts in two weeks time ……hopefully some dry sunny days will turn up and I’ll not need to turn the heating on again
Last Sunday (Nov. 9) was a miserable cold wet day just right for more bingeing on outback noir…….so after introducing TG to audio books on Libby I set to and enjoyed some of Garry Disher’s ‘Peninsula Crimes’ series where Detective Inspector Hal Challis plays the lead role.
Most of the action – and there’s plenty of it – takes place south of Melbourne on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula..(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mornington_Peninsula)….
an area enjoyed by the rich and famous as well as ‘ordinary Australians’.
📘 The Dragon Man
Peninsula Crimes #1
📘 Kittyhawk Down
Peninsula Crimes #2
📘 Snapshot
Peninsula Crimes #3
November is Novella time so I’ve a couple lined up to see the month out
The Girls on the Shore – Anne Cleeves
(A very short tale featuring Matthew Venn)
The Catch – Mick Herron
(A little bit of spying going on)
Plus
Walk the Blue Fields – Claire Keegan
(Very short stories about life)
See you soon!
Still Waters 
Post cataract, I had all the limitations described to me….inclusing no cooking!
Returned from op and was presented with a pair of wrap round goggles – which would sort out the no cooking ban!
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My specialist told me to go home, give the list of restrictions to The Golfer and then enjoy a rest. Summertime so at least there was no ‘real cooking’ for The Golfer to take care of. We lived on raw or takeaway- both times!
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Those frequent eye drops the first few days are a real pain, for both parties. But so worth it. I love not having to wear glasses anymore.
Your pile of squares is inspiring. I was going to crochet a pile of granny squares but I just might knit them instead.
It’s still warm here and wet. Both of those are welcome. Lemon trees are thriving again and we love this mid November sunshine
Keep well……
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The drops have caused a few squabbles……I don’t jump when told it is time to do something- asking brings better results. This specialist has them prescribed for a much longer time than mine did 10yrs ago.
I’m staying clear of crowds at the moment, definitely don’t want to pick up that same virus again
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We’ve just watched the Aussie tv series, Black Snow. It was pretty well done with a quirky lead character.
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I think that has been on a streaming station so have never seen it. Maybe it’ll come on free to air sometime so I’ll look for it then.
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It’s on our Acorn. I assumed that it would have been widely distributed in OZ.
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I am glad to hear that your dear husband is doing well post-operatively! (I hope you are doing as well!!) I like the idea of Novella November… and I am looking to see where I might find your suggestions (I do so love Claire Keegan!)
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He’s getting better by the day Kat, it’s been a long month for us both and we’ll be glad when the all clear to go back to his usual way of life comes along.
Both of these books came from my library- couldn’t find them online anywhere
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Oh my. What a month you’ve had. I’m glad the eye surgeries are in the rear view mirror but what a trial. My husband is also not the best patient so I’m sending all my good thoughts to both of you but especially you.
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That’s exactly the way I feel Jane ….oh what a month we’ve had! Sickness and health were the words spoken all those years ago so I couldn’t go back on them now could I. Another post op appointment on Thursday when he’ll get a better idea of how things are going and when some of the restrictions can be lifted.
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I did comment but WP had logged me out and then wouldn’t accept my password, so I had to change it. I could at least leave a like, which I can’t on another WP blog.
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I think there’s something going on with this platform at the moment Andrew- I’ve had that happen a few times recently on other WordPress blogs. Most annoying when you’ve written a long comment and it disappears. Thanks for reading though
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l admire anyone having an operation on their eyes, I think I would have to be knocked out cold first. How wonderful to be able to ditch the glasses though.
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Hello Viv…. I’m the same- although my cataract ops didn’t bother me (having a good surgeon helped, one who prepared me by explaining and reassuring me) the thought of what was going to happen to The Golfer freaked me out a bit. It’ll be a few weeks before he knows whether to toss the specs or not. It was great to lose mine 10yrs ago but I now need readers for close work
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The restrictions are quite severe after the surgery. I will have a look at the book as I do like locally set books.
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The idea of drops umpteen times a day gives me the willies but i guess seeing is a good thing!
I’m glad the bug has finally taken it’s leave and you can get on with enjoying life.
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