November Miscellany

Here we are back home and it’s November already! We had a very pleasant lunch with Heather and Ewan at The Grove on Sunday and another enjoyable lunch with Marjory and Forrest at Vin18 on Monday. And on Monday evening we went to see OMD at the O2. When we were setting off I felt a bit unenthusiastic because I knew that we would be standing (at concerts I prefer to have a seat even if I’m dancing, because it gives me the opportunity for a rest if I want one) However the concert was so good that I didn’t really mind and we had a great time. They played all the old favourites including my own personal favourite “Pandora’s Box” It occurred to me that I may have been to more OMD concerts than any other bands, partly because I really like them and partly because they come to Glasgow quite often.

Our main task this week is to clear out James’ study ready for its refurbishment at the end of the month. It has to be completely empty and the wallpaper stripped off. That means finding temporary storage around the rest of the house for the bookcases, many, many books, filing cabinet, computer, printer, and lots more. James has done the vast majority of the work and I have helped him. The room certainly looks bigger without all the clutter. 

Today I have embarked on a long overdue course of dental treatment, which was originally planned before Covid. Our dentist wants to replace my very old metal fillings with shiny new white fillings; apparently the old fillings are deteriorating and this could eventually result in loss of teeth which needless to say, I do not want. I felt nervous at first but he’s a very good dentist and the first two teeth were drilled and refilled in less than an hour. I can’t remember how many more fillings need sorted, but I have a couple of chipped teeth which also need attention and I think that I have another three appointments scheduled. 

When I got home I had a relaxing bath before tea while James kindly took delivery of the Sainsbury’s shopping.