A call from the GP’s surgery – ‘What are you doing on Thursday morning?’ marked the beginning of my journey to sunlit uplands…..no, not those ficticious ones.
Maybe the TGO Challenge and normal life will return this year – I hope so.
Just some of the things miss so much:
My friends and acquaintances, all of them (yes, even you!)
Going to the pub for good beer, stimulating conversation, singing & playing music – or just chilling in a convivial atmosphere.
Playing in the ceilidh band
Getting out for a decent walk
Cheshire Hare & Hounds Tally-Ho!
Backpacking
Camping
Taking my (new-ish to me) caravan out.
….and so much more
Anyroadup:
The jab was painless, after-effects minimal: a very slight feeling of bruising, and a couple of days of all-over body stiffness – a small price to pay.
England has paid a high price for the way the Covid-19 epidemic has been dealt with by the government, fingers crossed this improve now that vaccinations are under way – although this government’s record of dealing with significant challenges doesn’t fill me with confidence. If there’s just a chance of something going pear-shaped then this government will do it’s damnedest to ensure a total screw-up – that’s where their competence lies.
Talking of lies, well I suppose we’re world-beating at something.
My very grateful thanks to the researchers, the NHS and staff everywhere, the carers, those who wear face-masks and take the threat of Covid-19 seriously, my GP and all her wonderful staff,….and so many more.
I hate people asking me what I am doing tomorrow or whenever. It is as if they are luring you into a trap. Most people's reply would be based on the nature of the proposition that should have been posed at the outset. Therefore my answer is always "why?" That also gives me thinking time to invent a vital doctor's appointment, but better still a journey to a relative that will take all day (just in case of course.)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you've had the jab. I'm waiting for number 2. I also sing the praises of the whole team at my GP's along with all the others you mention.
Me too - but I have great relationship with my GP's surgery, they certainly wouldn't talk to others like that!
DeleteMy year planner has the weeks since my vaccination marked off, 12 weeks will bring me to mid-April, in good time for the TGO Challenge - if it happens.