Chichester - 11.40am

Darkening skies as I walked through the park from the hospital where Jean measured my hand and had had 'agreement' from the powers-that-be to order me special heated gloves which cover all the joints and leave the tips of the fingers free. Should be here in six weeks.
My hands were also treated to the wax bath - so soothing...

God Bless the NHS. For all its problems and difficulties, I have to say I have never had cause to complain and, last year especially, I had deep reason to be very appreciative of and grateful to them.