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Cider with Rosie

I'm not sure what writer of Cider with Rosie, Laurie Lee would have made of Jojo but as a Socialist and generous-hearted traveller I've a feeling he would approved of my revolutionary stance lol. He found everyone interesting and if nothing else I'm sure he wouldn't think Jojo was boring. However my rather dapper boater on at a quirky tilt is not solely an affectation of bohemien decadence, I wear it for a good wholesome reason. Last summer I had to have a sun spot removed from the side of my nose and under a local anathetic it was a slow and rather unpleasant operation with staying perfectly still for two hours with lots of scraping and stitching. Well I haven't quite got to putting on Factor 100 Sun Cream yet. Unfortunately I have another appointment coming up as I have a hernia which resulted from a weakness in my stomach muscles following previous surgery for my bowel cancer. It's not a big lump but you can see it here and it gives me a kind of stomach-ache and makes me feel bloated. So you can't blame me if I enjoy a glass or two of alcohol, but of course Jojo's tipple is French Red Wine. Everyone seems to complain about long waiting queues on our NHS and not only did I get my doctor's appointment the next day they're offered me an appointment for September which is less than eight weeks away. Of course if they decide to operate I will have another wait but at least I will know if there's anything to worry about. I'm no spring-chicken but yes I try to take good care of myself as hopefully you will be able to enjoy Cider with Rosie and my orchard of pleasures for some years to come.

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Uploaded on July 26, 2023