Up at six, that's normal for us. (I slept very well in my altered pyjamas; that extra length in the front and back makes Such a difference).
Out of the house at 7.15, that's early for us. J had a routine chest clinic appointment in London for just before 11. Three and a half hours to travel along mere 31 miles? I made it with a scant 5 minutes to spare; BB pulled up outside the hospital door 'quick, quick,' said a porter as he was guiding an ambulance into that space. I leapt out, dragging my oxygen cylinder with me while BB sped off to the preboooked parking space nearby.
They were running an hour late.
Height ho - but you can never tell.
The problem is Putney Hill. It's only about five miles from the top of the hill to the hospital but at that hour of the morning it can take nearly two hours...
Halfway down the hill is an office block with a golden sundial on the wall. The words underneath read
Time like an ever-Rolling stream
Not very comforting in the circumstances!
Once I saw the consultant we had a very useful and encouraging time. I'm doing ok, and it's good to know that the way I manage my pulmonary fibrosis symptoms is on the right lines.
As usual it took over three hours to drive there, and less than an hour and a half to drive home! But it's worth the hassle and expense to have a face to face appointment from time to time rather than zoom.
Music
More Schuman, more sleepy music; 'Kind in Einschlummern' from Kinderszenen.
I reckon to sleep well tonight.
"Time like an ever rolling stream" is from the hymn " o God our help in ages past"
ReplyDeleteYes, I could hear the tune in my head as I read the words.
DeleteBeautiful calm music 💗. Traffic problems are anything but calming. The good news is that you're doing well!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteLovely photos. I really like the sundial. Glad all went well with the appointment. It's a pain that it takes so long to travel such a little way lol.
ReplyDeleteI think we might have to try another route, if only to save our sanity.
DeleteReminds me of my visits to the London clinic of the Royal Orthopedic We took sandwiches, which we ate sitting on a bench in one of London's many squares. And watched the people hurrying past. .
ReplyDeleteIn days of yore (before covid) we used to go up by train, and visit the V and A afterwards. It was a proper treat of a day back then.
DeleteIt's been at least 15 years since I drove through London, it was hell then, these days we take the National Express in, have a good read as we go. Loved the clocks.
ReplyDeleteWe always used to use the train. Sadly I can't use public transport anymore; the risk of catching a cold/virus/covid is too great, and I'd somehow have to take about 4 or 5 oxygen cylinders with me!
DeleteI lived in Putney for a short while as a child. I bet it's a lot busier now. That is good you saw the consultant and they are pleased with how things are, worth a difficult journey. The sundial is rather lovely. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteI think going down Putney Hill is a rush hour bottleneck for getting over the bridge in rush hour. It's never anything like as bad going up!
DeleteA tortuous outward journey, but a much swifter homeward one after an encouraging appointment.
ReplyDeleteYes, that about sums it up! But ot was a nice jaunt, and the hedgerows are pretty.
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