The good news is that Margaret is scheduled to arrive today. I’ll be meeting her at Sola (Stavanger) airport later today.
The bad news is that it is a very grey day, raining intermittently, and forecast is for it to continue, so any St Hans parties will probably be indoors, and no traditional bonfires. We’ll see.
The other not so good news is that that fall I had a week ago was still causing rather more discomfort, knee and ribcage in my back, than I thought reasonable, so, on tuesday, I sought expert advice. Taxi to hospital. “No, not here, ring this number and you will be told where to go”. New taxi. The previous one had just disappeared. Other side of town. Stairs. Receptionist, welcoming. “Appointment? How urgent?” (How on earth does one answer that one?). I’ll wait until there is a possibility. “12 o’clock” Thankyou. Nice doctor, with an ultrasound apparatus, and together they confirmed that ribs were OK, just bruised. “Pain killers and rest, and in about two weeks you’ll be feeling better”. OK. Taxi back to the chemist for a larger supply, then back to boat.
Rest meant leaving Egersund’s sights and attractions for another occasion. Rest meant reading. Watching TV. Internet surfing. Five different weather forecasting sites, not in agreement, and not far enough into the future of course. Snoozing. A little boat-fettling. Fill up with fuel and water. More snoozing. Laundry, with nice new machines, but, until you put money in the slot, a blank instructions screen. I think I got it right, as both wash and almost dry were successful.
Also a visit to the Rescue Services ship “Christian Gerhard Jebsen”, tied up and waiting just across the harbour. Welcoming crew, bursting with information. The bridge an absolute nightmare for the uninitiated, of screens and apparatus and levers and switches. Came away with confidence that if one is in need, the Rescue Service is well equipped and highly competent. Also link to a website for weather. Look it up, “Westwind.ch”. Incredible. Maybe I can find what I need in the jungle of info.
Departure looks like monday evening or tuesday morning, after the latest front system has done its best. More weather info needed!
Otherwise…… Alls well.
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