WAITING, WAITING, WAITING…..

I’ve always been an impatient bastard. Whenever I’ve had something to do, I’ve always felt the need to get it done immediately. I suspect it’s a very mild form of OCPD but it meant that when faced with a task I’d usually complete it as quickly as possible. Completing an impending responsibility sooner rather than later is something I have attempted to instill into my my kids and grandkids. Unfortunately “you can lead a horse to water etc etc.”😒

I now find the commencement of my treatment to slow Rupert down is in a holding pattern as I wait for appointments with my treating Specialists. There have been January dates set to see the Radiologist and the Urologist but the wait is causing some mood swings that I’m attempting to deal with. Chemical Castration wasn’t on my Santa List for this year but if it has to happen then I just wish the procedure could get underway.

I’m up to day 6 with Covid now and I don’t feel too bad. I’m buggered all the time but I’m not sure if that’s due to Covid or Rupert. I spend a good part of my day sleeping but I’m optimistic I’ll be out and about (albeit wearing an N95 Mask) next week. It will be good to be able to give the Grandkids a Pop cuddle again.

Even at 69, I still enjoy the atmosphere of Baseball Club Training and I find throwing BP to be a challenging and rewarding exercise. I’d hate to think how many batting cage strikes I’ve thrown to John and Mitchell over their baseball odysseys. I can even recall 3 pitches where I missed the strike zone but 2 of those were when I had to hit them for being dicks⚾️😃. All being well I’ll be back at Club Training next week.

Grandson Mitchell has begun the ABL Season in good form. With Work and University commitments it wouldn’t have been practicable for him to continue playing for Adelaide and the move back to Canberra seems to be working out well. I’m looking forward to being able to get to some of his home games later in the Season. In the meantime I’m getting my Grandson “fix” by watching his games live on the ABL Website. The streams are available for free when you Register on the Site. My only advice would be that you’ll almost certainly enjoy the Games more with the sound muted.

Oh, and for all the romantics out there concerned about Granddaughter Ainsley’s love life, you can relax. The Engagement is back on. I’m not sure how well the paper engagement ring is holding up but it’s the thought that counts😄.

Don’t forget to invest in some N95 masks and for the sake of those you care about and yourself, wear them inside in confined spaces. COVID IS NOT THE FLU!