Although just a short week, with Monday being a Public Holiday, it was still full to bursting. It started off on Tuesday when our 6 month old Birman kitten had a hospital visit to get spayed. It all went well, and we took her home with all sorts of instructions ringing in our ears - keep her quiet, no running and jumping, no licking stitches. Easier said than done, of course. At her three day post-op check up the vet was a little concerned about her wound – it’s not too bad but they didn’t want it getting worse. So she was prescribed extra antibiotics, and we were told to persevere with the collar. Seems the trick to is to get an ordinary fabric cat collar, thread it through the loops of the plastic one, adjust to fit, and hopefully it won’t be slipped off so easily. Poor Gemma is not at all happy.
Why are they doing this to me?
Wednesday was check up time for both of us at the doctor’s – no problems there, luckily. No kitchen duties for the cook on Thursday evening when we attended a dinner to farewell a longstanding member from the Menz Shed. This was held at HLC (Horowhenua Learning Centre) and the meal was prepared, cooked and served by students working towards their Chef and Hospitality Certificate. The meal was great, and our retiring member and his wife were very touched with the Life Membership conferred, gifts and best wishes. Their new home town also has a Menz Shed, so Tony is sure to find his place there.
Friday was a little sadder, as we attended the funeral of one of my co-workers from years ago. Anne lived a full and happy life, but sadly, as is often the case, her last few years were fraught with health issues. It was good to catch up with others, and remember some of the fun times we had together.
Saturday evening’s outing was a happy occasion indeed, helping our caravan friends Bill and Val celebrate their 50th Anniversary. It may have been pouring down outside the restaurant, but inside was warm and happy as we watched a slide show of their years together, including snaps of the caravans they had owned over the years. We enjoyed a lovely buffet meal together, heard a few stories, related some more, and Val replied in her usual manner with a poem. A great night out indeed.
Bill and Val cutting the cake
And there was another celebration on Sunday as well. We met up with daughter Nicky at the grandly named Orlando Country Club (Palmerston North) for a birthday lunch. There were plenty of keen golfers taking advantage of the Driving Range with their buckets of balls.
Driving Range, Orlando Country Club
The three of us enjoyed a nice lunch together, and Nicky presented me with flowers and a lovely gift – Led Candle Lantern, which will be just the thing for the caravan, while we sit outside on warm summer evenings . Another lovely meal out, and it was great to have a catch up again.
Nicky and Jenny, Happy Birthday to me
So that was our week, practically full to bursting. There’s always plenty to do to keep us on our toes.
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My goodness, that was a jam packed week. I hope next week is a little calmer. Here’s hoping Gemma’s next appointment goes well and that she doesn’t get up to any mischief in the meantime.
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