What a way to start the morning!!

We were up early, as usual, and while pottering about, I heard a lot of cracking and breaking, and then a large thud. At the time I was standing next to the back bedroom window, and I automatically ducked, as it sounded as if it was going to come crashing through the wall.

A dead tree, near the washing line, had finally decided to drop. Not on a windy rainy blustery day, but on a dead calm morning. As they do. We went to inspect, and once again we consider ourselves lucky. It missed the house, as it lodged in a fork of the old Japanese Maple. That will probably have to be taken out as it is really broken and out of shape. A small price to pay.

so I rang the SES, not sure if they would come as it isn't blocking the driveway or the road. But hopefully they will come late this afternoon, and inspect, to see if they can help at all. They said they wouldn't take the wood away, which is just what we want, as it will keep the wood-burner in Jim's shed going for a good while.

So all-in-all, it could have been so much worse.

The First Eye

Well, last Wednesday, at last I had my first cataract operation. It was done  at a beautiful little hospital in Clayton...The Sir John Monash private hospital. A really good experience, as hospitals go, all the staff very caring, and before I knew it, I was coming to, with one eye patched, and being offered a very welcome mug of tea and a sandwich. As I had had nothing since 6.15am, this was much appreciated.

Me, post op. looking pleased with myself

Next day, I was back down to the surgeons rooms, and wonder of wonders, the eye patch was removed. Now starts the regime of eye drops 4 times a day, and wearing dark glasses all the time to block most of the light. Angus reckons now I look like a bikie!!!

But I don't care. One down. and one to go. as soon as this has finished healing. Maybe in about 6 weeks. Then, watch out folks!!  Laser vision for me. No one can hide!!

I needed sunglasses that protected the side of my eye as well. I never professed to be a fashion plate!!