Y all OK at Doctors - Then a Rest Day

Back to normal layout this evening because I wanted to use this sunrise, and a titchy little sunrise is no good to anyone. Mostly a Rest Day, but I had finally bullied Y into going to the Doctor with this chronic cough (2 months) and she confirmed what I had already discovered via Google that it was probably due to the ace-inhibitors prescribed for her blood-pressure. Don't ask me what ace-inhibitors are because my googling fell short of reaching there. The doctor didn't seem to mind at all that we had researched the problem ourselves. It must be irritating for a doctor to be challenged with pages and pages of printed-off internet 'stuff' so Y introduced it discretely. The doctor has changed Y's tablets but says she might cough for a few days yet.

I knew she was worried though, so there was no real decision to make between WalkingonWednesday, and the doctors. My place was with Y - as hers has always been with me under similar circumstances. Tomorrow is Camera Club day and I shall hear all about it and, yes Rob, I will bring the Aldi prints (closer scrutiny of them reveals minor probs, the main of which is that the paper was not of identical size, so to make a panel presentable, I've had to guillotine off some information - qualitywise though OK). Also Terry S. gave me the details of the 'scratch and dent man' and he is coming to inspect the damage on Saturday morning. Ergo, I would like to clear it before putting you in touch - mainly because he stressed that although he is supposed to have retired, he has an order book stretching till after Xmas. I'm sure it will be OK though.

Comments now Thanks Pete for the link you posted. What a super site. Pictures and quotes together ! What could be better for a person addicted to both.

Thanks Madeline and later Bungus for the comma ID. Here they are courtesy, as Madeline suggests, of 'google images'. Looking back at my photo I don't think any doubt remains. And re SAD syndrome Bungus, I'm much sooner over it than you. Once I see the Aconite and the Snowdrops I start to get excited for the Spring.

Such a relief Jill to have you safely returned from Tesco. Like you, we can be intermittent with AutumnWatch - we like Simon best - such an enthusiast. Even though during The Enlightenment' being an 'enthusiast' was a boo-category.

After the minor rocket from Pete (Manxislander) yesterday about 'no quotation' I decided the best thing was to 'lift' one straight out of the link he sent me.

So here it is. Great photograph and lovely words. Remember, if you can't quite read the words, all you need to do is left-click the picture and a larger version will open in a fresh window as if by magic.

This morning I made Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup out of Joan's National Trust Soup Book which has become a valued tome.

At lunchtime I had reached the 'blend' stage and although Y was chatting to Joan on the 'phone I asked if she wanted it 'smooth' or 'with bits in' ?. She opted for 'with bits in' but Joan assures us that the correct terminology is 'rustic'. We like to get these things right.

For main meal we finished off the chili and Y made Butterscotch Angel Delight for pudding. Magic.

Grannying at Burton Joyce tomorrow for Y. Surely it can't be a week since I was showing Hannah how to do links? Then, after collecting Y, it's EPS and a lecture for me.
Wow Sleep tight everybody and I'll catch you tomorrow.
I think I've found another smiley for WalkingonWednesday.


p.s. Here is a wiki-link for Elizabeth Kubler-Ross - the author of the quote.
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