Chemo

I have had my second treatment in Round 4 so only one more Friday and I get to have a break. I won’t start Round 5 until beginning of August. I should have started on 30 July but the genetic testing woman who gave me the appointment knew about chemo and still didn’t change the time. When I told the oncologist he said the genetic testing people think they are top of the food chain.

I am getting help from my GP Elizabeth for my skin. She gave me some stronger antibiotics which seem to be helping and I have some illegal hemp oil (external use) which the Naturopath at the chemist got me as it helps skin heal faster. Unfortunately the chemo slows down healing a lot. The blisters on my heals took forever and there are still terrible marks there. I suspect the pox are going to leave lots of scars.

Third Yeah! Weekend

Erich and I went to Werribee Mansion. The actual mansion was really something and the grounds are unbelievable. The Victorian Government had to buy it as no-one could afford to keep the grounds in the original layout so it is classified as heritage. The hotel part is run by a small boutique group. I always believe the blurb and I am continually disappointed. The restaurant was less than ordinary and the room was nothing to write home about even though I booked Indulgence etc. There was the saving grace of a pool and spa though I could only have a facial as my skin is so bad I couldn’t expect someone else to touch it. Erich had the massage.

Fourth Yeah!  = Paris

I am counting down the days. The accommodation is all paid and all our tours and special activities are confirmed. Interestedly there is an article in the Weekend Fin Review that the Ritz just opened at the beginning of June instead of March as they were meant to. So how lucky are we. The photos and article show just how splendid it is all going to be!!

Different Generations – Different Opinions

I am loading part of an article written by Bernard Salt in the Weekend Australian. He write a column each week. I totally agree with him in this case. I know that not all the family agree. Writing thank you notes was once part of the Grade 3 (8 year old) curriculum when I taught. Addressing the envelope correctly was also part of the learning. In my office the Y generation have no idea of addressing envelopes – I haven’t tested them on thank you notes.

Dinner at 25 Toorak Road

That’s the name of the restaurant and it is one of our favourites. I love one of the lamps that they have in the restaurant and consequently discovered the owner’s wife had them made. They are very French style.The upright etc are metal with parchment style shade.

So last night we went to dinner and came home with a new lamp which we had ordered six weeks ago. I only had one bunch of week old roses to christen it with. It will look so good with two bunches.  We don’t have much room in our apartment for more things but I squeezed the lamp in and I think it is sensational. It gives out a lovely glow to the room.