North Baddesley

An interesting week - not without its worries. Alan had a problem with his eye that he took to an optician for a full check out. The news was not great but could have been a lot worse - probable neurological bleed resulting in loss of sight to rhs. There then followed a trip to the GP followed by visit to the Stroke Clinic at Royal Hampshire Hospital, where a brain scan showed that a minor blood clot was the cause of the eye problem.
Brilliant service from the NHS once again, despite the snotty and all knowing receptionist at the Gratton Surgery who was more intent on protecting her doctors than their patient.
Long term prognosis not too bad as long as some minor changes to life style are made and tablets are taken to thin blood and reduce cholesterol to very low levels. My eyesight may not return where it was and if not my driving days are over. Thank goodness Karen is happy and able to take on the full driving duties.
We have managed to see some friends so far on our stay here this time. Karen was pleased to meet some of the girls at Elaine's and another group of friends for coffee at a local pub (all socially distanced of course). We have enjoyed a pub lunch with Syd and Jo in Ampfield and enjoyed a visit from Grahamv and Viv to our van for a chat over a cuppa.
We are getting out walking every day, passing through the woods, to the east of us and expect to be picking up with other friends for as long as we are in the neighbourhood. We hope to be able to move on with confidence in November but the covid situation across the country may alter our plans.Read more