Plummy

Slightly buzzy with ideas first thing, and had a quiet hour or so at my desk. Then breakfast, Lorraine having already had discussions on the phone with the consultant at the hospital.

Loads of people in and out of Pat and Maureen's flat today, which was stressful for them. Occupational Therapist, District Nurse, carers, the person who delivered a hospital bed for Pat all calling around. So Lorraine there quite a bit, in between having an acupuncture session, for a much-needed half an hour focused on breathing and calmness.

To Eastbourne Station like a bus wanker, and then walked to the Hospital and back to collect Pat's corrected discharge letter, and a prescription.  Quite a long walk there and back, down boring main roads in Eastbourne. Waiting at Eastbourne I bought two eccles cakes which I had with Lorraine when I got home.

Then later I took Pat's prescription round, and sat chatting with Maureen for a while, before Lorraine and Beth arrived with Enzo, to spread a little joy. I had a walk by the sea, and then home again. To listen to an archive episode of Planet Poetry that Robin had put together. 

At six I met Brian and Yvonne in Steamworks and had a good laugh.  I had a pint of Plum Porter from the local Long Man brewery. It was truly plummy and quite lovely. Yvonne gave me some second hand I love Jersey pencils, and Brian promised to take me to the dinosaur experience the garden centre. Then we went to Gino's where we met Lorraine, who promptly ordered a porn star martini. A cheery meal and a great antidote to some stressful days. I had a diavola pizza which was excellent.

 By the end of the day I'd done 18k paces.