A present, and a mysterious presence

I gave G a new bike as an early birthday present (we're both celebrating the big 4-0 this year) ... I love its chic matt-black finish and combination of modern and classic styling.

Due to a whole series of physical issues I haven't been able to ride for the past 18 months, but I really want to get back on my lovely bike too .... hopefully we'll both be out pedalling together soon. Hooray for the slow bike movement and style over speed!

Speaking of beautiful things, here's a snap of a little chap that decided to visit G on his lunch break the other day, in Docklands*, no less!

* for those of you unfamiliar with Melbourne - Docklands is a relatively newly-developed part of the city which is actually quite a social, environmental and cultural wasteland, despite being promoted as an exclusive location for expensive waterfront living and a 'destination' for fabulous entertainment.
....It's the last place I'd expect to find a pretty little owl!

I feel nervous in hospitals

G is in hospital tonight - I think this is the fifth time he's had surgery since we got married (less than four years ago). He'd really like to have an uneventful year with no medical problems some time soon please!

.... waiting ....



.... recovering ....



I like the irregular pattern of holes in this remote control/nurse call buzzer/speaker:


I must say, we truly value the fact that we can look forward to things getting better. The man in the bed next to G is quite young but in palliative care and making final arrangements with his family, not expecting to recover from his illness. So very sad.

We are the fortunate ones.

Sleeptalk

- a brief transcript from a conversation held last night, while G was fast asleep:


G: Can you pass up the slippers?

J: Sorry my love …?

G: (waggles finger) Can you pick up the skippies and the slivers on the side?

J: ???!! ....

....Yep. Sure. OK darling....

*chuckle*

G: (in a very curt manner) OK. Thanks.
*gentle snore*