Aug 16th, 2024

Another Home Mini

Saphy is a fairly small cat (just over the 3KG) mark.  She was however not too keen as being officially categorized as a “Mini” The expression says it all.

Aug 15th, 2024

The future’s orange

R and I have sorted of solved a problem we have had for a long time which has been made worse by my restricted mobility.  Although our offices are next to each other, we have had the wall between them professionally soundproofed.  This works very well which is good, but also means that I can’t […]

Aug 14th, 2024

Dressing change

That is a week since the operation.  I am actually feeling fine now – my foot was only seriously sore (as in keeping me awake at night sore) for three days.  I’m using a combination of the aircast boot, crutches and a wheelchair at the moment and am managing with minimal inconvenience.  Obviously I learned […]

Aug 13th, 2024

Coming up for a week in

That is nearly a week since my operation and I am seeing the nurse tomorrow to get my dressing changed.  A week on from then I see the consultant and all the stiches and clips come out. I am what they call “50% weight bearing on crutches” until 4th September.  This means that I can […]

Aug 12th, 2024

Hot pine marten action

Not one but two pine martens feeding on the nuts this morning. By the look of them they are probably a mother and one of this year’s offspring, as one of them is notably smaller than the other.

Aug 11th, 2024

Victory a long time coming…

While I was in hospital, I made a decision about the future of my digital life. For many years now, I have been using the Microsoft Surface in many different incarnations. In fact, I was so keen on the brand, that the second one I bought I ordered specifically from the United states because it […]

Aug 8th, 2024

In and out

That is me back out of hospital after a pleasingly uneventful stay. Actually, if you have to be in hospital at all, Ross Hall in Glasgow is about as good as it gets. Comfortable, quiet, private rooms. Caring and competent staff. Good food. Quite a nice view from the window this time. And even decent […]

Aug 6th, 2024

Wacom Tablet

I had a go at some digital art today. Unfortunately when I came back from Norfolk a few weeks ago, I decided to leave a load of stuff behind as I was having problems carrying a heavy bag. Because I thought I would be back in three weeks, I ditched about everything, including my precious […]

Aug 5th, 2024

Mega effort in my last few days

When I say “my last few days” – I don’t mean last days ever (or at least I hope not), but just last few days before Tuesday when I go into hospital. I’ll be back home on Thursday, but I’ll be off my feet in a wheelchair again for some indeterminate period of time, and […]

Aug 4th, 2024

Well done good and faithful servants

My trainer shoes were sadly retired to the flames today. Apart from a pair of sports sandals, these were the only shoes I have been able to wear for the last year. The sides had gone all saggy and the soles were worn right away – particularly on the left where they were worn right […]