Ready to go ...

HW and I are sitting down with coffee and pancakes, getting ready to go to the hospital today. I'm ready.

Spent the weekend packing, deciding what I needed for the coming week, sorting last minute details out.

It's hard to let go of work, but a relief as well. They'll do fine without me. Gonna have to get used to it anyhow, as I've come up against the 5-year idiocy rule, meaning I will have to head back to the USA before next June.

Pancakes are done, I'll check in when I have 'net access again.

Lots of folks have been sending or phoning well-wishes. Thanks to all. Y'all are all appreciated.