The Hospital Tour

When I became Maggie Mars, my friend Corinne said that I sounded like an aging rockstar.  With that in mind, and in the footsteps of 'You Know My Name', 'Little Black Dress', 'Bittersweet' tours, I bring to you The Hospital Tour.  I arrived in Adelaide 2 days after Mum's birthday.  She was in pain from her hip so we spent the next week and a bit visiting doctors, xrays, specialists and hospitals, as well as hiring a wheelchair and trying out walking frames.

We did manage to have the first basil, mozzarella and tomato of the season at Mercato's, though.

On another day my friend Pru and I walked the lovely Colin (who was obviously worn out) and little Otto along Semaphore Road till we found the cafe that was just right.  Otto is a 3month old Border Collie and looked like a fluffy black and white hedgehog.  Stupidly I left it too late to take his photo before his Mum came to take  him home.

Another day I walked over the river (via a bridge...) to Lochiel Park, a new housing development with a claim to green credentials.  Here's the waste water wetlands.

Here's a Robertson's Thermometer Screeny looking thing that is actually a book cupboard where anyone can go to take or leave books free of charge.

The house opposite Mum's backs on to the linear park and I was enchanted to see that Mum's neighbours have created this little extension to their garden at which, hopefully, anyone can picnic.

Here am I in pensive mood captured unbeknownst to me by Willowa.  Parts of her mother and grandmother are also visible - which sounds particularly grim.  And that is the sum total of my photos.  Mum is still having tests and consultations before she decides whether or not to have a hip replacement.  If she decides to go ahead, I shall be returning to Adelaide soonish.

On getting back to Hobart for work, I discovered the rhododendron that overhangs my wall is finally in flower.  Fingers crossed I'll be back to more regular blogging soon.

Missing in action

Sorry about neglecting the blog.  Have been very social lately and am off to Adelaide tonight and won't be back till week after next. XXXX