The last 2 weeks

[london1967]

As you may have noticed, I've been struggling to keep up with LJ this year but not to the point of being completely absent.

A few weeks ago I got the chop from a friend's  LJ in one of his periodic culls. I am not sure what 'crime' I committed as I am certain it was I who had commented last, but I'll never know as his is a friends-only journal.

Comments

[bobalone]

My goodness, so much news! Your mid-week outing sound wonderful. I enjoy eating before six, and going to a play afterwards. The food looks delicious, as usual, and the play sounds like lots of fun. I love back-stage theatre, and plays-inside-plays, so your choice is one I would like to have the opportunity to make.

The news about your garden is uplifting: actually, although you lose some privacy, the removal of the tree adds some character, as well as more space. I am sure you not only will get used to its absence but come to enjoy your new view as well.

My health continues to worsen, alas. Today, I learned that I must go into the hospital next month for two unrelated operations, both "semi-urgent." I will use different specialists who happen to be in different hospitals, each a long way from the other. If all goes well, I should have a week between surgeries, enough time to clear my lungs of the first anesthetic before they administer the second. The first op is laparoscopic, but the second one is conventional...ie., they cut. I am nervous about both of them, of course, and concerned about losing my general strength and resilience, let alone morale. This started the day after my birthday (August 22nd) and looks like it will continue into December. The worst part is wearing a catheter inasmuch as it limits mobility and keeps me indoors, not that I feel like going out much.

Please don't delete me from your friends list because of my long and often depressing replies. I love your blog, and would miss it dearly. Hugs to you both.

[london1967]

I think you would have enjoyed the play, although it wasn't as slick as Noises Off which we saw a couple of years ago.

I don't know, I'm still getting used to the lack of privacy. Adrian says that it is like being in a goldfish bowl! LOL!

So sorry to hear about the two operations. It all sounds awful but hopefully they will go well and by Christmas you'll be back to your usual self. It must be hard to be confined at home especially when you've always been so active (I can certainly sympathise on that front - thank goodness for the internet).

I wouldn't dream of 'de-friending' you. I love reading your comments and I'm flattered that you keep reading my journal!

Big hugs.