Found Simon out in the hospital garden this morning, he was already sunburned on the neck and arms, thankfully someone had slapped a flat cap on his head. Headed straight off in a taxi - not the best journey, it was one of the smaller cabs, quite uncomfortable and then the driver overcharged. What kind of dirty scoundrel overcharges disabled people?
We popped into Jan's nextdoor and ended up staying for lunch which was very good. Back home, and after checking the email Simon decided he would like to get in his new armchair. He made the transfer from the wheelchair very easily, and here we see him with Skippy on his knee. This chair has many electronic functions including lifting the occupant to a near stand. We don't really know how to use the remote control - the instructions are useless, so it is a matter of trial and error. Getting out of the chair was less easy, and I shouted for Jan next door to come and assist. In fact Simon made the transfer without any lifting assistance from us, we just needed the confidence of having another person on hand.
We watched TV, a spot of dinner, then back to rehab in another small taxi, thankfully with a good driver who didn't charge like a wounded bull. Got him settled in then home. A spot of ironing, then a nice bath and bed for me.
Love Marian x
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