Monday workers from Freenergy – the guys I bought our solar panels and battery from – came and cleaned the cottage 18 solar panels. I slept through and so wasn’t in time to stop them cleaning out the birds nests under the panels so it’ll be quite expensive but now the important thing, the lichen growing over the active sides of the panels, is gone. Marcus was so impressed with the cleaning out of the mynah bird’s nests that he offered to get some netting and block up the gaps round the panels.

Tuesday Rosie was sick so Marcus took me shopping sandwiched in between a dental appointment in Hastings and a haircut in Ahuriri.

Wednesday Patrick Coonie dropped in and we had a good chat.

Thursday Rosie was much improved and so she took me for my appointment with the Eye Institute. Rosie did some shopping for me while I was at the specialist then we went over and talked to Karola for an hour at Millvale House.I’ve decided to get cateract surgery as those I’ve spoken to who’ve had the surgery think it’s well worth it. I’ll probably also get a small stent put in my eye at the same time to help with the glaucoma.

Friday I noticed a speed camera trailer outside our 121 entrance. Quite a bulky bit of equipment. I went off to get my lunch and coffee and then take Bangle for a walk.

I’m going to have a session with Shape My Health as recommended by Bridget and Gill. The doctors there do a thorough health assessment then advise on a path forward to help maintain your health long term. I hadn’t found anyone who’d even heard of Shape My Health until this morning I asked Chrissie and she gave them a glowing testimonial.

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