Ichabod's Day

OK, still off from work - but there is an end in sight - I shall be going in for "the op" at the end of January all being well. I get to go back to work after Xmas for a few weeks and then I shall be off again for about 6 - 8 weeks, be careful what you wish for - being a lady of leisure is not all it's cracked up to be! Having exhausted the magazines (now donated to local GP surgery) and daytime TV - found a good channel showing Xmas films all day - unfortunately it was the same 5 films so eventually I could recite the script and they all started to meld into one long film where snow, visting angels and happy endings played a huu-uuge part, I am now onto jigsaws, shopping channels and facebook. Bruno has not been idle in this period. We thought it would be a good idea whilst I was at home to have his "spuds" off. Hasn't slowed him down yet - but we've been told could be 6 months before we realise there's a difference! He currently has a bandage on hi...

I am currently in the unfortunate/fortunate position of having to take enforced rest. Those of you that know me will be aware of some ongoing medical problems - those who don't suffice to say "women's troubles" and spare you the gory details. Having spent a week feeling poorly and trying desperately to avoid hospital admission I am now feeling slightly more human and can actually enjoy my time off work for the next week (I hope). Anyway, what to do with this time? I have become very organised for Xmas (in case I needed to be in hospital) and used online shopping to great advantage - and then wrapped things as they are delivered. I have got parcels ready for USA and Oz ready for the Xmas posting dates, complete with letters and cards. I have tried my best to watch day time TV - how dire is that? We pay a fortune for god knows how many channels and all you get are reality talk shows, naff quizz shows and thriller/murder/sci-fi shows with old has-beens taking a cameo rol...