A short stroll in the West End

Yesterday one of the nurses reminded me that I will soon be neutropenic, and before it happens I could go out for some fresh air. So, today when Rose arrived we popped out for a stroll down Grafton Way across Tottenham Court Road and on to a small green square called Fitzroy Square. Numerous "blue plaques", one of which showing Virginia Woolf lived there for a couple of years. We called in at Sainsbury's on the way back for a sandwich (which I consumed this afternoon!). Although it was a very short walk, it was quite tiring.

When we got back we settled down to try the next crossword in the book, and it is a stinker. I must admit I resorted to the Internet, and even then we did not make much progress. Some of the answers: "volost", "spermaceti", "decemviri"; only in the Times eh! How many of those words do you know?

Rose left at her normal time, and I rested/struggled on with the crossword. In the evening Marilyn came back, this time armed with some good book recommendations:) for which I am very grateful.

My neutrophil count is coming down (as it should), so I will be prone to infection in the coming days. I still welcome visitors, but may keep my distance a bit more. The nurses tell me that it is more likely to be bacteria that I am carrying myself that will get me rather than anything brought in. But once again, I ask that if you have the slightest hint of a suggestion of a cold then it is better to stay away.

On a cheerier note, I thought I would share some of Rose and my Christmas photos. Some time I will write down our traditions, but for now here is a look at the wine we imbibed this year:



The highlight was definitely the 1998 Bienvenue Batard Montrachet which is a Grand Cru vineyard at Puligny in Burgundy. This is without doubt the finest Chardonnay, if not the finest white wine in the world, and it was truly delicious.

I must inform you that not all these bottles were emptied on the day (the Puligny and the Volnay did not survive), the Champagne and the Sauternes did last a few days more!

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