The first cycles were a bit boring, and the first swim was sore - not only on my hip but also on my shoulder - but they both improved rapidly. A couple of weeks ago I was really limping on the half mile to and from swimming, but now I can walk normally. I had to lean hard into my Zen to walk down Leith Walk at snail's pace.
Mean-time I retired. Hurrah!
My colleagues had generously got me a cake and some presents. I didn't do any work. Sorry and all that. I've been confusing everyone by saying I'm retiring - which I am - but I'll still be working - but just for myself! Things are good. I have a tiny little pension because I left as early as I could, but it's better than nothing and will maybe stop me and Buchanan having to live on the streets. We're off to Tenerife again in January, all being well. I nearly have the full use of all four limbs. Hurray!
