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Thursday 14 January 2021

Slowly getting back into the saddle.

I am now just about able to get up the stairs to our home office and my toy/wargame room, and this has meant that am slowly getting back into the saddle with regard to writing and wargaming.

Yesterday, I managed to get up to date with all the normal regular domestic admin tasks one has to do (e.g. checking bank statements, paying bills online) as well as  having a bit of a tidy up. Getting the rubbish that was generated downstairs was a bit challenging, as I can not carry any great weight as yet, and I need to have one hand free to hold the stair’s rail or bannister as I come downstairs. I got it done ... but needed a bit of a rest afterwards to recover.

This morning I managed to put together the slides and the script for an online talk about Rabbie Burns that I am giving next week to a Masonic Lodge, and this afternoon I hope to be able to begin work on the session Gary Sheffield and I are putting on for VCOW21.

I really feel as if I am beginning to make some significant progress towards my recovery, but I am taking care not to push myself too hard too early. I have learned that lots of small steps are better than few great strides.

26 comments:

  1. Hi Bob

    Glad to hear that you are recovering, however slowly. It is a long process and can be quite frustrating, especially as you start to feel better.

    Take it easy and don't push yourself too hard.

    best regards

    Paul

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    1. Paul Leniston (Paul),

      Cheers, old chap! Over the past few days the healing process seems to have speeded up, and I’m finding it much easier to move about as the size of the dressing has been reduced.

      I’ve been following with interest the changes you are making to you campaign system, even though I haven’t made any comments as yet.

      All the best,

      Bob

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    1. Buzhna,

      I’ve learned to take things easier over the last few weeks.

      It’s been a difficult lesson to learn ... but it has been worth it.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  3. Glad to hear your on the mend - take it easy now and don't over do things , Tony

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek (Tony),

      Cheers! You can rest assured that I’ll be taking things slowly and surely until I’m fully recovered.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  4. I remember when I had my cast taken off once my broken tibia healed. My calf had atrophied to the point of being distressing. What did the army decide was a smart thing to do? They wanted me to take a fitness test. >:(
    The upper body portion was no problem as I had been doing whatever exercise I could while laid up but the run (yes they made me do the 2 mile run) was sad to say the least.
    You seem to be going about your recovery in a smart way Bob. Glad to see you're feeling better!

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    1. Mr. Pavone,

      That sounds just like the military! Doing the opposite to what a rational person would have expected! When my father joined the army during the Second World War, he was sent from London to Durham in North East England to do his basic training ... and during a stop on the journey north, he met a group of new recruits from Durham going south to do their training just outside London!

      I am getting better, and I can now actually notice minor daily improvements. Once I not longer need my wound to be dressed, I will be able to feel much better, even though I will still have to take things easy for at least a couple of months after that.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  5. Great to hear you're making progress Bob, as well as seeing tangible results. As you say, small steps definitely the way to go!

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    1. Steve J.,

      I am making small, improved steps every day, both literally and metaphorically! I now no longer have to sit down and rest after climbing the stair to the second floor ... something that I had to do last week.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  6. Very good to read that you are on the mend, Bob! How does one get an invitation to attend VCOW21?

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    1. Jonathan Freitag,

      Cheers, old chap!

      If you would like an invitation to come to VCOW, just ask a member of WD. I would certainly do so if you want me to. Just send me an email or visit the VCOW blog and apply using the PayPal button in the sidebar.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  7. Good news Bob! Slow steps but it must feel good to see some progress

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    1. Alastair,

      It is taking time, but each day I can now see that I have made a bit more progress towards my full recovery.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  8. Hi Bob,
    Guess it is getting near the end of six weeks since your operation- glad your pleased with your progress and road to recovery. Best Wishes and stay Safe. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. Kev Robertson (Kev),

      Cheers! If the surgeon got it right (one hour of operation time will take one week of recovery time), my wound should be healed by the end of the first week of February.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  9. Good news but...SLOW and EASY are the watch words!

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    1. Ross Mac,

      I was visited by the District Nurse earlier today, and it appears that the wound is healing slightly faster than it was. This is excellent news, but I’ll still try to take things easy until it is fully healed.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  10. Good for you, Bob. Don't underestimate what you are acheiving, what with VCOW and Masonic stuff it looks like you are quite busy! Great to see you are recuperating well.

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    1. David in Suffolk,

      I am quite busy ... and even managed a short walk this morning between rain showers!

      Keeping my mind active is almost as important as being physically active. Until recently, I was having difficulty getting about, and because of that, I was tending to sit in front of the TV for a lot of the day, dozing, playing on my iPad, or watching daytime TV ... some of which is quite dire! Now that I can use my laptop or my PC, I’ve managed to do a bit of brain work ... even if it took me a bit more time than usual to do!

      Keep safe and keep well,

      Bob

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  11. Good stuff Bob, forward progress in manageable steps .. take your time and put yourself first!

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    1. Geordie an Exile FoG,

      Cheers, old chap! I’m taking things as slowly as I can ... but I’m not finding it easy!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  12. Geordie an Exile FoG,

    Cheers!

    All the best,

    Bob

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