Tuesday, August 02, 2016

Here we are.

My husband was transferred yesterday to the (excellent) Royal Victoria annex to the Western Infirmary, practically on our doorstep, at least compared to the Royal Infirmary where he has been for the last fortnight. The charge nurse phoned to tell me of the transfer just as I was setting out on my long daily bus journey.

I found him there at the end of the afternoon, in fairly good spirits. He spent a lot of time in the Royal Vic last year, much of it waiting for a “care package”. I thought he might be depressed to find himself back there. They plan pretty vigorous physiotherapy, I gather. That’s good.

Meanwhile, I am going to Strathardle today. There had been a tentative plan afoot for me to go last week, with 24-hour care laid on here and Archie on hand. As things have turned out, that won’t be necessary, except for Archie who will be in charge of the cat. I’ll miss her terribly but everyone says I mustn’t take her. I’m going with our niece. She’ll pick me up at the end of the morning; we’ll visit my husband for a while, and then head north. Alexander will visit tomorrow. We’ll be back on Thursday.

I’m anxious about this, hard to say why, apart from missing the cat. Archie says he’s never been alone in charge of a house before.

I’ll hope to write again on Friday. There’s absolutely no knitting news, anyway. I have even moved over to cookery lessons on Craftsy, and can heartily recommend Raghavan Iyer on Indian cookery. Two separate courses, and he’s very good. I even asked a question, as I have never done in a knitting lesson. And got a good and helpful answer.


I’ll take the Vampires along to Perthshire, and should make good progress. I’m not strong enough these days for too much gardening.

21 comments:

  1. Good news about your husband AND good news about your stay at Strathardle. I hope you enjoy every minute of it.

    Archie sounds so capable - minding a cat and a house will be a doddle!

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  2. Perdita will no doubt teach Archie how she intends to be cared for!
    Hope you have a wonderful time away!

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  3. Anonymous11:35 AM

    Yay for Strathardle, Archie, and the Royal Victoria annex!

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  4. Good news all around!
    Enjoy your vacation. You're giving Archie another life lesson, being in charge of cat and house.

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    1. Except that no one is "in charge" of a cat, except the cat. :)

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    2. So true, I had forgotten!

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  5. Great news all round. Enjoy your trip. I'm sure you will be much restored for it.

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  6. Anonymous12:36 PM

    Hope you hace a wonderful time in Strathardle, and hope your husband's therapy results is a restoration of full function.

    Beverly in NJ

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    1. Anonymous12:38 PM

      Gosh, I hate typing on an iPad! Have a wonderful time! Results in a restoration!

      Geesh!

      B in NJ

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  7. Such fun! Wonderful news all around! As I sit listening to Buchbinder playing Beethoven from the Playfair recorded last Edinburgh festival ! How restorative your trip will be and heartwarming to see your family rally around to help. Perdita will keep Archie in line! Have a grand time!

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  8. Anonymous1:49 PM

    Enjoy the time in Strathardie!
    The rehab hospital sounds like it meets all of your requirements - that's important.
    Perhaps the doctors there can fine-tune your husband's medications which may result in a better frame of mind (or as the spell "check" typed - fram elf mind).
    LIsaRR

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  9. Good news about your husband, and I'm glad you are getting a breather. I'm sure Archie and Perdita will look after things well. I am always about to say how lucky you are in your family, but of course, you have had more than a hand in this, so probably little is down to luck.

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  10. I'm so happy for you, Jean. A few days spent in the Centre of the Universe are just what you need. Enjoy your break!

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  11. Oh! All wonderful news, Jean! Enjoy your time at Strathardie. A lovely opportunity for you-and for Archie, too. I know he and Perdita will have a great time of it,too.

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  12. Anonymous3:35 PM

    Your recent reports have been so encouraging - much better news for you and your husband. Archie and Perdita can hold the fort in Edinburgh while you check in on Strathardle: excellent!
    -- Gretchen (aka stashdragon)

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  13. =Tamar5:02 PM

    Most any change is a positive influence. Enjoy Strathardle! I'm astounded - has Archie really never been alone in a house before? I'm guessing he has, at least for a few hours.

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  14. Good news for all! Hard-earned and most welcome. Archie and Perdita will will enjoy their time as will you. And a much less onerous trek to visit your husband should make your return home pleasant. Enjoy!

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  15. Rehab for your husband and for you, it sounds like. It will be a good experience for Archie, as well. Safe travels.

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  16. Anonymous2:19 PM

    A few days away is what most of us need to regroup after a crisis. Am looking forward to the telling, hopefully tomorrow. Please give your partner our best for a full recovery:)

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  17. Anonymous11:15 PM

    Starting to worry that Nessie got you, though I have no idea how near Strathardle is to Loch Ness. I hope all is well.

    Beverly in NJ

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  18. Hope you have a lovely time. All shall be well:)!

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