Pirate phoned me this morning..in good spirits and joking that he was glad the op was to be in the afternoon...as the surgeon's hands would have warmed up!
I have a short list of things he wants brought in tomorrow afternoon.
Meanwhile....start clearing the workshop which has turned into a dumping ground. I took a heap of cardboard boxes to the cowp (what used to be the tip....now the recycling centre) and returned with the regulation four bags of compost ( made from the green waste taken there) we buy the bags then use them for free. Followed by a quick visit to Cumnock (home of Kier Hardie) for a spare washing line as the present one is showing ominous signs...and I don't want a line full of washing to end up on the ground!!
Then start sorting the study.... fleabay stock is under the worktable, printing and linocut tools on my desk...and the floor clean. Our bedroom is clean and a little bit more tidy, and I discovered the box of presents we brought back from NZ....now who was to receive what?!
Feet up then for a rest...and start on the last batch of marmalade. It is supposed to be spiced orange and cranberry....I couldn't find the cranberries...they might be right at the bottom of the chest freezer! I've run out of cinnamon sticks, or they are hiding....
So it will be orange and blueberry with fresh ginger and whole cardamom pods in the muslin bag with the pips and pith. For a change I zested the oranges first instead of laboriously cutting the peel into shreds.
It will be interesting to see how this tastes, and what colour it turns out as well.
I see the dental hygienist tomorrow morning, then phone the ward from town to see if he is up to having me visit.
Bus travel tomorrow too...the car needs some tlc, so will be left at our local garage first thing. It has a couple of niggles which Davey our trusty garage man will hopefully diagnose and cure. It will be nice to go by bus, and the more people use public transport the better.. especially with our Saltire card that we get at 60 and gives us free bus travel in Scotland.
Update...went over to see Pirate this evening...all ok so far...recovery from the op and learning to cope starts here.
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I am sure that Pirate will enjoy your visit tomorrow. Probably best not to take him any of that marmalade just yet 😉
I find bus travel less stressful than driving these days. Hope all goes well x
Wow you've been the busy gal! The marmalade does sound delicious, though I imagine the color will not be gorgeous. Good sounding activities planned for tomorrow. Thanks so much for your encouragement in your comment today! Wonderful to hear of free bus passes if over 60 in Scotland.
I'm glad Pirate was approaching today with good humor! Let us know how it all goes. And bravo for your clean-out and tidy-up.
Visiting Pirate after the surgery and seeing him in recovery is excellent.
You are keeping busy...the marmalade will be lovely on toast with a cup of coffee or tea. Your clear-out is a big job too.
...I hope that the surgeon's warm hand work their magic.
“Recovery starts now”—that’s good to hear! Cheers to Pirate
Gold star ⭐️ to you for all your hard work and perseverance.
And for finding the box of NZ presents! 😆
Good to see that Pirate has passed step one. I wish him a speedy recovery.
Looks like you've been very busy. Your description is excellent as if we are there. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the post!
Positivity is good. Hope all has gone well.
Good news about Pirate's surgery. Now onward and upward. He's a remarkable man and you're an amazing woman.
I can't say it better than Catalyst above.
Marmalade sounds good. Dad has become a bit of a dab hand with marmalade as he has always a surplus to process. He doesn't have as much finesse in his recipes however. Jamsetta is his friend
Jeannie I tend to use and old HMSO preserving book...and an old brass jam thermometer!
You both will come through with flying colors. It is a tough time, but the two of you are made of some pretty resilient material.
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