It has been terrible to see the devastation that some people have gone through, we did get a limited report whilst away but to see it on our own news makes you realise just how terribly some folks have suffered. I wonder if there is anything we could do - all I can think of is sending Thinking of You cards?
Well, for once we hit it lucky on the return journey. On the way out we had had our seats changed from the back ones (which we always prefer) to some in the middle. Imagine how I felt when I was informed at the boarding gate coming home that we had had our seats changed. We had been upgraded. We had those seats which convert into beds - that meant I could keep my badly swollen legs on a level with my body. Could not have come at a better time.
We were greeted with champagne, then when the meal was about to be served, despite my "no alcohol" promise to myself I had a Kir Royale, followed by a small glass of Pouilly-Fume and an Otard VSOP Cognac to finish off with. I guess you want to know what I had to eat - Heirloom tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella and olives (am not keen on smoked salmon) a fresh salad served with vinaigrette, Pan-roasted jumbo scallops with caramelised baby fennel, roasted pattypan squash, fondant potatoes and piquillo-baslsamic sauce. For dessert we both chose the cheese and biscuits but the pumpkin cheese cake looked wonderful.
All served on beautiful china with linen napkins, silverware etc.
Well, you came here to see my desk, not have me showing off - so here it is - with loads of sweets I brought back and some fabric I could not resist.
Since my return, Friday, I have been in hospital for a day whilst they sorted my medication out, been to clinic today and had medication upped again all in preparation for my cardio version on Thursday. I put two stone on with water retention (have now lost 6 lb of it but need to lose more by Thursday) and my INR's are too low meaning the blood is too thick which could delay the procedure as it is potentially dangerous. Just hoping and praying I get it done as I can do very little at the moment and walk only about two yards without stopping to catch my breath.
Will do my best to visit as many desks as possible, in the meantime have a lovely week. Stay safe and visit our glorious leader, Ms Julia to see who else joins in.
