Yes, it's going to seem like a long week - 5 consecutive days of work! Today will be enlivened by Jo's birthday and our trip out to Inverurie to pick up Luca this afternoon - the first time for a month. Gary's promised us he's making rhubarb ice cream - can you believe it? Sounds yummy.
Last night I had my endoscopy. I was sedated so I'm not allowed to drive for 24 hours. Jo caught the bus in and met me at the hospital and drove me home. She was also there to take a note of what the Doctor said to me after the procedure - he said I wouldn't remember and he was right - I didn't. Anyway, he confirmed that Friday's ultrasound scan was clear in all areas and he suspects, like the GP did, that it's the baby aspirin that is causing the problems in my stomach. He drew this rough sketch and gave it to Jo and she made her notes on it as well:
After a little confusion, it was confirmed that I need to start taking Omeprazole (the ulcer busting drug) - 20mg - again, and come back to see him in one month.
Apart from that, what else have we been up to? Well, we've ordered a new kitchen, that's all! We finally succumbed after 5 hours of relentless salesmanship by the man from Everest on Saturday. Here's what it should look like:
No island for us, of course - the room's not big enough - but you get an idea of what the units will look like. Chatsworth Buttermilk - that's the model - the dearest in their range we're told - wouldn't you know it! New hob (induction heating), dishwasher and fridge/freezer to boot, plus new lighting.
Our porch is complete now too and the railings and new decking are up on the balcony. The water will definitely run off to the drain OK as they've built in what seems like a huge slope on it - it's visually a bit strange but it's OK to stand on. All we need to do now is get the downstairs WC and shower done - and get rid of the old rusting Merc in the driveway!
On Sunday, it was lovely to get a full round of golf in - in bright, cloudless skies too. In the afternoon, we - well Jo, actually - drove down to Dundee to see Johanne in hospital. She was looking good and she got out yesterday - hope she copes OK at home without her stimulus operating.
