23rd t0 30th April 2024
Having had a left eye cataract surgery 30 years ago, and still never needed specs for reading, it was quite a blow to learn that I would need reading glasses after my current right eye’s procedure; the new lens is naturally age appropriate. This means that I have to wait until the end of May for a suitable prescription. During this week I have become adjusted to the extra brightness and my right eye vision is very good, meaning that long sighted views are better than ever.
I can now watch TV without specs, although the clarity could be improved; what I can’t do is read or see a computer screen properly. With Jackie’s helpful expertise and a pair of her cheap stall-bought reading glasses we have improvised to the extent that I have managed to return to WordPress: the left lens has been removed and I can read with the right one.
We have therefore managed a few trips in the car, with The Assistant Photographer stepping into the breach:
on 27th April we visited St Leonard’s barn where she pictured a couple of cows accompanying our usual troop of ponies;
water buttercups peeping up from their now shallow pool;
donkeys and gulls sharing a spit on Beaulieu Pond;
and louring clouds over Hatchet Lane threatening the rain which was to follow us home.
Jackie’s photos are superb Derrick, you better get yourself back soon!!
A lovely assortment of photos today! of course, you always have interesting photos. I especially like the horse photos.
Your vision situation is one of the joys of age, eh? We get smart about how to get around these vicissitudes.
Thank you so much, Doug
It’s too bad you have to wait so long for your new glasses, but I’m glad you have a workaround. The Assistant Photographer has filled in admirably!
Thank you so much, Merril
That’s a long wait for some glasses – I often get them with 10 days!
It has to be a month post op for the next test. Thanks very much, Kim
I like Jackie’s photos and am pleased you can read again.
Thanks very much, Sue
Scenes worthy of Eden, so well captured.
Nice pictures. I sure hope the ponies are resting and not down and out. Glad you continue with your recovery.
Thank you so much, Pat. Yes, resting
Those are lovely photos. And an excellent solution by Jackie. A nice post, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cynthia
Thank you to Jackie for the lovely photographs!
Much appreciated, Anne
Well done to you both for finding a solution which enables you to return, Derrick. Hopefully it won’t be long before you have your new specs and have adjusted to all the changes.
Thank you so much from us both, Sandra
Wonderful news, even if you have to wait for your glasses.
Lovely photos, too.
I had never heard of water buttercups!
We hadn’t until we came here, Dale. Thank you very much
I am so happy to hear you have progress. Sweet to see the ponies lolling and content
Thank you so much, Rose
Jackie did a wonderful job capturing the beautiful views, Derrick. You’ve got competition! I’m glad that you have improvised and can now use WP!
Thanks very much, John
Great workaround with the glasses, Jackie.
Thank you very much from each of us, Alys
Pleased to hear you are managing, despite all. Here’s to better vision; it is so precious! All the best.
Thank you so much, Joy
All the best in adjusting to the brightness and near-sighted vision.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Thank you for the great photos, Jackie.
Derrick, glad things are improving for you.
Thank you very much from each of us, GP
I’m glad your eye is healing nicely. I love the photo of the four donkeys on the narrow spit of land.
Thank you very much from each of us, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick and Jackie!
Some beautiful photos from your trek.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Glad you got out and about! Continued prayers and bestest wishes for your eyes and your new soon to come glasses, Derrick! Keep taking good care of your eyes. Keep resting them and yourself.
Thank you, Jackie, for the gorgeous photos! Love the donkeys sharing space with the gulls. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
I tip my hat to the assistant photographer. I am glad that your sight is improving.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
I am glad to hear that your sight is doing better. I’m glad that (with the help of the Assistant Photographer) you are back online.
Thank you so much, Donna
I hope the long wait will be worth it, and Your new glasses will feel comfortable when they arrive.
My compliments to the Assistant Photographer for excellent photos. I especially liked the cloudy last one.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I’m glad to hear you are improving – although I’m sure it’s frustrating.
I am glad to hear things went well, and you are adapting to the changes, Derrick. Good to see you and Jackie taking trips out into the countryside again. Those are beautiful photos from Jackie. The donkeys, cows and ponies look like they are enjoying spring’s return.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
Countryside looking very spring like
Thanks very much, Sheree