DAFFIE's blog

G saw the eye specialist again yeaterday. No sign of any imflamation after the drops and cream prescribed, and he has been discharged from the clinic. Relief all round. This morning, a copy of the letter sent to his GP arrived. Although traumatic, this has been our first positive experience of the NHS for as long as we can remember. I'm still not sure whether this is because G was in a different speciality from cancer…

Are you sitting comfortably, this may take some time. Comfort food, or favourite tipple, or even both at the ready, then I’ll begin. Recovered from treatment overseas, husband is feeling rested and well. Wife dares to suggest a weekend break at a country house hotel an easy drive from home. Husband agrees, the booking is made and off they go. All goes well, and they return home relaxed and happy, replete with good…

Here we go again. Suitcases at the ready, piles of neatly folded clothes. But this time we are travelling for pleasure. A last minute booking for a weekend in a country hotel on the edge of Sherwood Forest. That’s what the brochure says, the reality is more like a holiday camp for grown ups. But who cares we are getting away!!!!!! And this time it is for pleasure. A two-hour drive, no hanging around airports just…

Early morning on the day before treatment, Patient and wife having packed warmest clothes and thermals, surf the internet for details of flight delays, or cancellations on the Birmingham to Frankfurt route. None are posted, both airports are said to be operational, even though it is snowing in Frankfurt. Two hours later snow is still falling in Frankfurt, but now, to meet the check-in time, they need to leave for…

The novice scriptwriter continues.... Patient's wife is at best of times a nervous flier. She tolerates long haul business class as a means to see distant places, after a relaxing glass or so of complimentary champagne. She has spent a nervous day consulting official and unofficial weather forecasts. The UK airport (Birmingham) is operating normally except for flights to places where there is a problem with snow. After…