I have realised that the persistent discomfort I have been feeling since my catheter removal has been the consequence of an infection, which I discussed over the telephone with my GP who ordered antibiotics for us to collect after lunch.
As we left for the Pharmacy, raindrops thundered on our car roof and swept across the windscreen.
The rain continued from early morning throughout the day until a brief respite later as we returned home.
We had returned to splashing along the wet roads.
The few ponies we did see on our trip were decidedly wet.
The freshly washed woodland colours brightly glistened.
and reflecting pools were filling up again.
We have learned that when the weather is stormy gulls tend to venture further inland.
This one, complete with bag of filched chips, is perched on the Tiptoe postbox.
Tonight we dined on Parmigiana crispy chicken breasts; piquant cauliflower cheese; boiled new potatoes, carrots, green beans, and spinach, with which I drank Georges Duboeuf Fleurie 2022.
The poor ponies, but maybe the flies will be easier to deal with while they’re wet?
Whoever does that crocheting is certainly a master at it!!
Thank you very much, GP. They has no flies today
That gull looks very comfortable! 🙂
The decidedly damp ponies photographed well.
I hope the antibiotics work quickly and you feel better soon, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Merril
That seagull with his stolen bag of chips cracked me up. Much funnier in crochet than in real life.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Love the latest creation of your crocheter artist 🙂 So glad that you’ve caught the infection early.
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I feel bad for the ponies having to stand in the rain but the rain is good for the land. Send some rain over here, Derrick, we need it. Dinner sounds so delicious!
Thank you very much, John
You are welcome. 😊
Quite a day. Hope you are feeling better. As always dinner sounds delicious!
Thank you very much, Holly
I’m so sorry about your infection. I hope it improves soon.
I love the gull. The postbox in our village is often decorated, but I’m sometimes at a loss at what it depicts! I stand there wondering if I’ve missed something. 😄
One gull that will be always welcome I should think. I hope the antibiotics work promptly.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I am not a fan of seagulls and it is mutual, but I love the one on the mail box. Hope you begin feeling more the thing, soon Derrick. Lovely pictures and dinner.
Thank you very much, Pat
One thing after another- but soon it will be all right.
Thanks very much, Kim
Honestly, I have never heard of anyone NOT getting an infection from a catheter. I glad the P sorted that one out. Ah, Autumn rains. Love it! Beautiful photos as always. I love the seagull. Did you ever find out to does these creations?
There are several of these creations fairly widespread but all seem to prefer to be anonymous. Your observation about catheter infections is enlightening. Thank you very much, Chrissy
Hi, Derrick – I hope that you infection clears up soon. Sending you warm thoughts across the miles.
Thank you very much, Donna.
I am glad to hear they have figured out the problem, and you have antibiotics now. You should should start feeling better within about 3 days.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
The crocheted seagull perched on the Tiptoe postbox is gorgeous, Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
Darn those infections! I’m sorry to hear this bit of news, Derrick, but it’s good to know that you’ll have antibiotics by the time you read this. I hope they act quickly. That rain is really something! Do the horses mind the rain or do they simply tolerate. One of them looks plastered with wet, poor thing. I love the clever design and skills of the mysterious crocheter. I find that sort of whimsy delightful.
Thank you very much, Alys. I am not surprised that you like the crocheting. I started the antibiotics yesterday.
I hope you’re feeling better soon.
Thanks again
The water seems to bring out the color in the ponies and the pretty brown/green bracken combo. Hopefully it’s not too cold. And hopefully the antibiotics help you feel better.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I hope the antibiotics will kick in quickly and you will feel better soon. I always love to see the knitwork displayed on the mailboxes. It’s such a cute thing to do.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Darned infections. They attack at will. Let us hope the antibiotics work well. I love the colours of the wet woodland. So pretty.
Thank you very much, Dale. My GP said it is quite usual to have an infection after a catheter, which does make sense.
Yes, I have heard that. I am just glad all is being sorted. You need a break, now.
Thanks again
Hi Derrick, my aunt has been in ICU in hospital again. She had a catheter and I’ve gone through a lot of effort getting everything right again afterwards. They cause bruising, swelling and introduce bacteria. I hope you are already improving 💝
So sorry to hear about the infection. I imagine those happen after having a catheter. The antibiotic should kick in quickly and give you relieve and healing.
That further-inland-venturing gull is a cutie! Gull and chips! Brings smiles!
Even with the gloomy rainy weather your photos are so artistic.
Oh! Those poor wet ponies! But I guess they are more used to being rain-drenched than we Human-Beans. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. My GP says it is not unusual after a catheter. XX
What a dreadful day. Love the seagull. I was once on a beach in Aldeburgh Suffolk and watched as a family laid out a picnic but as they turned their backs for a split second shared it with a seagull.
Thanks very much, Andrew
I hope your infection goes away soon, Derrick. Beautiful photos of rainy weather and I love the reflections. Those crocheted items are so clever.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Love, love the knitted gull complete with chips
Thanks very much, Sheree. One of the best
I have visions of Tom Dailey knitting and crocheting away
A fun thought
Love the gull! And the road home looks lovely! I hope the antibiotic works and you feel better soon!
Thanks very much Ilze. They should kick in today
Lovely rainy scenes.
Thank you very much, Sherry
I hope the antibiotics work! I adore this recent crocheted character, and how funny that he’s got his chips by his side. I’ve been hearing about gulls being banned from shops in the news lately. 🙂
Thank you very much, Crystal
Hope you feel better soon!
I’m expecting antibiotics to kick in today, Laurie. Thank you very much
It’s been damp here as well, feels like autumn.
Thanks very much, Gary
WHAT a smart seagull that is perching on a post box! I am pleased to hear some relief for your discomfort is available.
Thank you very much, Anne
Hope you feel better soon Derrick x
Thanks very much, June XX
The reflecting pools are beautiful. I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you very much, Sylvie
I’m reading this days later, I hope the antibiotics have helped and you are feeling better.
They are helping, Mimi. Thank you very much
Great news