h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Well, got up this morning at the normal time, showered and dressed. Had an appointment with our Occupational Health Service doctor to review how I'm getting on with some special equipment recommended for me. Needless to say the joystick mouse only arrived yesterday and I was off work so haven't tried it, other than that there has none of the recommendations of OHS have materialised.

Still, I had an appointment at 10.00am (or so I thought). Left the house at 9.30 and because of the parking problems at the hospital had to park almost half a mile away. Had to struggle through strong winds to get there (and walking isn't one of my strengths) only to be told my appointment was actually at 9.00

Oh well.

Because I'm so sensitive at the moment I was almost in tears.

Returned home and got changed into suitable apparel for a funeral.

Went to elderly relative's funeral but didn't enter the funeral parlour until A was seated by that time all the seats were taken and I just stood in the doorway (there were quite a few people there). Didn't go to the reception. It was nice to see and chat with other relatives and also quite nice to see that none spoke with A after the service.

Skipped off to school with daughter to see her teachers about how the GCSEs are going and discuss what A levels she'll be doing next year (results permitting).

Took phonecall from elderly relatives son who apologised for not contacting me since the death of his mother - even to tell me funeral arrangements. I explained why I couldn't go into the funeral parlour or to the reception. The hypocrisy of the whole 'show' really, really stuck in my throat. He understood and accepted that. He even thanked me for not speaking up. Appearances are everything to Christians nowadays apparently.

Came home and sat down to watch the Big Bang Theory which was particularly good tonight.

Sat here while daughter composed a new song and it's sounding really good but it'll take a few re-writes before she goes into the studio with it.

Got to get a good night's sleep now because I have an early hospital appointment tomorrow before work (must make sure I'm there at the right time) and really want to get to it and work in the right order.

Sleep well Fizzy, try and ease up a bit, you'll be no use to man nor beast if you run yourself into the ground.