Post 63: December 28th

It is Dan’s birthday today and we have our traditional celebratory breakfast where he opens presents and cards. While he munches through lovingly prepared toast and marmalade he has to tolerate my rendering of the birthday song which could be in any key with considerable variations depending on how well my voice holds up.
Normally we go shopping together to Portsmouth or Southampton, but yesterday we went to Newport which was easier for me. It was a pleasant change to be driven. As usual we passed the time with Dan setting me mental challenges. How many songs could I think of where the singer has murdered someone in the words of the song? Well of course I couldn’t think of any without considerable prompts but had a good laugh trying as Dan set down his stringent rules that seemed to change by the minute. I managed to buy an internet radio, which means I can now tune into LBC at night, which I love. Dan was a superstar and set it all up for me. I like the end result but am always technophobic about the installation!
This morning we went to the Chemo suite together for the anti body drug and Dan kept me entertained by dragging me kicking and screaming into the technological world of mobile phones as I acquainted myself with my new one. I can now text successfully…it’s only taken three years.
The session went well, though they had to use my left hand; luckily Daniel served as a useful substitute for my all singing all dancing left arm that was indisposed for the duration. It was great to have his company and the time flew by.
I speak to Rachel on the phone and am entertained by today’s asides which consist of such gems as: “Batsheva’s going into the cupboard!” and “ No we don’t have chocolate for breakfast”.

Dan took some photos so you can see how bright and modern the Chemo suite is.