The Whale is quite happily installed in the 'short stay' unit of the hospital and enjoying the fuss and attention from all the doctors and nurses. He even says the food is much better than last time.

This morning he phoned to say they were arranging physiotherapy for him and the 'scintigraphy' wouldn't be done before Wednesday! He is off the drip so able to go for little 'walks' and they are trying different painkillers. So far he has the double room to himself but has to share the toilet facilities with the room next door. Provided he doesn't annoy them by pressing the bell too often his stay should remain pleasant.

We ought to be taking advantage of our 'freedom' but we are all recovering from the 'lergy', a tummy bug that hit each of us in turn with a brief but nasty spell of S and D followed by a period of lethargy and general 'yukness'.

Things are getting back to normal but no-one is in the mood to arrange exciting days out. Never mind, our visit to friends in the south is booked for Thursday. Our first 'holiday' for a couple of years.