Now that the fierce winds have eased off the day was warm enough for T-shirts and bees; although the autumn crocuses have taken a battering Rosa Siluetta Lavender, grateful for the rain, continues its rapid climb up the Weeping Birch trunk.
Jackie was able to clear the Cordyline leaves, brambles, and stinging nettles from behind the Australian tree this morning and leave them for me to bag up this afternoon,
along with a few clippings in a trug.
I filled five and a half bags then swept up the debris.
After drafting this I received a most helpful call from Natalie, one of the nurses in the Southampton General Hospital urology department. She was very friendly and clear in her explanation of the reason for, the procedure, the follow up and the after effects of the BCG vaccine installation, confirming that I would be sent a letter with relevant dates. Interestingly she had the results of my recent blood test which she told me was normal, and that the symptoms I have been continuing post-procedure are quite usual, clarifying why.
This evening we dined on spicy peri-peri chicken (milder than last time); Jackie’s colourful savoury rice; carrots, cauliflower, spinach, and broccoli, with which I drank more of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Glad to hear all is going well, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Lavinia
I am glad that your tests have been normal and you got that phone call, Derrick! The NHS seems to be a good system. I’ve had more than enough of our broken medical system. Dinner sounds great, I just griddled some thin-slice chicken for lunch!
Thanks very much, John
Youāre welcome sir. šš
Sounds like a lovely day with lots of positive accomplishments. Great health news.
Thanks very much, Pat
Hurray for the call from Natalie! Clear and timely explanations can made a big difference.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
You and Jackie really keep busy! I’m glad you got that call from Natalie with clear explanations and what seems like good news.
Thank you so much, Merril
ohhh, you are so lucky to have it warm enough for T-shirts Derrick Its been a cold wind here we have had at least 48 hours of constant lashing rain with the wind.. and still raining.. š My Dahlias and Begonia’s are all broken and bashed with wind and rain.. So I sympathise Derrick But nothing compared to those with flooding etc… So I am not complaining.. It certainly left its mark on the garden..
But we are so lucky compared to the storm in the USA..
Sending hugs your way x
Wishing you well with your tests etc Derrick Sending lots of love x
Thank you very much, Sue XX
That was a good call to receive. It is really helpful to get some clarity.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
So happy to hear about the news/call from Natalie!
The newly “vacuumed” (Ha!) paths look beautiful and inviting! Great work!
(((HUGS))) ā¤ļøā¤ļø
PS…Who (or what) is that in the last photo…laying on the plant/pot saucer?
Two chickens which need fixing back up on the rail. Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
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It’s good to get a detailed response like that. As for your comment about T-shirts . . .We started wearing fleeces last week and Julia has unpacked her thermals. pah!
Thanks a lot, Quercus
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Glad you got some answers you been wondering about.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I’m happy to hear about the informative report from ‘Natalie’, excellent news Derrick …
Thank you very much, Ivor
I love how active and busy you and Jackie keep yourselves.
Glad the weather is good now.
Good news from the nurse. š
I’m glad you’re finally getting helpful information. You really got a log of work done, today! It’s nice that the weeping birch trunk is still there for the flowering vines to climb.
Thanks for sharing the good news about the blood test, Derrick š
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Hard at work again. You must be feeling better! Goodie.
Yes. Thanks very much, Judy
This sounds like an altogether satisfactory day.
Thanks very much, Anne. Martin taking over today š
Thatās a fair point. Mirroring the activities in the garden, the folks at Urology also seem inclined to finish off with the diagnosis.
They are certainly making up for the lack of communication. Thanks very much, Uma.
Good news and a good day, Derrick. I’m glad things are improving for you.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Event as always!
Thanks very much, Leslie
Iām so glad to hear that someone took the trouble to explain your condition in more detail.
Thank you so much, Sue
I like that you tell and show photos of not only the summer, but all of the seasons, the preparations as well as the clearing away, and setting to rights after storms.
I miss the English walled Garden portion of a local botanical garden due to its great expense now. I enjoy watching the real thing on your blog š
Thank you so much, Rose
I love your walkways Derrick. Keep up with the continued success of good health!
Thank you so much, Diana
Normal is a wonderful word when it comes to health issues. Yay! One of these days you’ll have to photograph Jackie’s colourful rice. It always sounds interesting.
Thank you very much, Alys. Here’s one I made earlier: https://derrickjknight.com/2017/01/16/henry-croft/
Iām glad you are now getting appropriate post operative care š¤š