I duly went for my appointment with Mr. Byrne in Southampton.

This was less than satisfactory because he was not able to access the pictures of my CT Scan.  Considering that I had been referred to him to see if the scar tissue had created hernia problems this wasn't all that good.  He did apologise and ask me a number of questions about eating, coughing and acid reflux. 

Mr. Byrne thinks that no further action will be needed but he will check the scan and write to me to confirm one way or the other.  I told him of our move to Derbyshire and that if action was needed I would prefer this to be done in Southampton where the staff know me. Under the NHS changes giving "patient choice" this shouldn't be a problem.

As far as our move to Derbyshire is concerned this is more likely to be in mid February.  It's important that Emily and Adam are in schools there by the end of half term.  House moves are they say the most stressful of our lives.  Hopefully this won't be too difficult.

In the meantime I made a flying visit to Canada to help celebrate my Cousin June's 80th Birthday.  It was a surprise party and I was pleased to be there.  Thanks to Cousin David and his wife Mary Anne for their hospitality and if any of you are ever in the Town of Prescott, Ontario you should stay at the Ashbury Inn on the River.  The hosts Bev and Lyle are wonderful and the Breakfasts are out of this world.

Finally I am pleased to report that at last Ev is feeling better after 5 weeks of a nasty chest infection.