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This little piggy . . . went to the show!
We walked across from home to go to the Sydney Royal Easter Show last week. I have to admit we went on Seniors’ Day because it was only $15 entry instead of $31.50 – a bargain. We joined Viv and … Continue reading
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Back to normal, with extra metal
Jan’s just back from a hospital hip follow-up where the surgeon declared her fully healed! OK for driving, travelling and any of her normal activities. She was, however, encouraged to NOT run any marathons just yet. The special toilet seat … Continue reading
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Great theatre based on a terrible tragedy
Jan managed to get some $20 last-minute tickets to the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Chimerica. The bargains came after a tipoff from our neighbour Paula Chegwidden who had found the secret STC website. Coincidentally, she and her daughter Emma … Continue reading
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Eel by gum
Jan is walking well now, almost pain free and at a reasonable pace. I’m no longer allowed to call her The Patient. Today for a bit of excitement, we went to the Eel Festival at Elizabeth Farm in Parramatta. Lovely … Continue reading
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A simple DIY guide to hip replacement
Jan’s still going well. She went to her GP who examined and dressed the operation wound and pronounced it good. He told her she should be walking without the crutches now. She’s managing fine crutchless around the house, but is using … Continue reading
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