Our Week

There were several medical appointments this week.  We had to walk some of the way so I tend to get fixated by the weather forecast.  Rain, sunny periods, foggy mornings we've had every sort of weather lately.  We rested at the weekend after having our covid booster vaccination on Saturday, but on Monday we went out again as Mr P had an appointment at the city hospital physiotherapy department.  I went with him for a change of scene. Unfortunately the high-rise car park attached to the hospital was closed so we had quite a trek to find a metered parking space on the main road nearby.  Thankfully as we approached the hospital we saw some staff members and asked where to go as we were rather lost.  Coincidentally they were walking back to the physiotherapy department themselves so they put us on the right track for the department we wanted.  From there on the appointment went well as the physiotherapist was pleased with Mr P's progress after his hip operation in 2020 (just before the pandemic caused so much upheaval everywhere).  Another walk was necessary to get back to the car before heading home.

city centre scenes - City hospital, The Children's Hospital, students' football pitch, a new building for the Science Department attached to Firth Court Science Wing.

Firth Court (poster) Firth Court is an Edwardian Grade II listed University of Sheffield building which forms part of the Western Bank Campus.

On Wednesday as well as other errands I walked in the local park, the Walled Garden and took unread books back to the library.  

 

the rose garden

a eucalyptus tree in the rose garden

There are still many grey squirrels scampering around hunting for food.

the library

From the library I walked over to the florist's as I wanted to get a green oasis ring to construct an Advent Wreath.  I love going into a florist's shop as the buckets of flowers are so pretty.  The florist was very helpful when I explained what I wanted.  She found a used ring that could be recycled which I bought for a couple of pounds and the transaction suited both of us.

Here is my Advent Wreath.  I've used greenery from the cypress hedge, artificial holly berries and bought some LED candles.  I shall light a candle on each of the Sundays leading up to Christmas and I'll also light the Advent Candle for the 24 days before Christmas Day (below).  On Christmas Day the Christ Light in the middle of the Advent Wreath will be lit.  

Today the sun is shining and there are blue skies. I'll probably go out for another neighbourhood walk this afternoon.

I hope you're all keeping well.  Thank you for your visit and for your comments each time I post a blog update.