The best laid schemes gone agley - again

It’s not that the pudding went wrong - it’s just that there’s nobody to eat it!

I hoped #3 daughter and co would be here to enjoy it but they wisely cancelled as she’s got flu, despite the vaccine. Luke has a rotten cold. I’m hoping they don’t get this nasty chesty lurgy that’s doing the rounds - it is causing breathing problems for many and our neighbour says he’s only just recovering after 3 weeks. He said he thought he’d break a rib or have a heart attack - and he’s young. Linda has it, Val was hospitalised with it, friend In Birmingham has it, as has Ruth in Suffolk.

We’ve not been outside as it’s dreich and wet and cold. We’ve got the decorations down, bills paid, oil ordered (£800) and not much else.

I hope 2023 perks up - Chloe is getting her op on Thursday. The tests and MRI are inconclusive. We have all positive vibes going her way - whatever “thoughts and prayers” are worth.