476: three out of four ain't bad - mustn't grumble

I flew back to UK unexpectedly, and at very short notice, for a hospital appointment. Buying the flight ticket 2 days ahead of the flight, instead of weeks in advance, made my eyes water! 

So, with a 'spare' week in UK, I decided to visit London and spend the night in my club. I was early for lunch with my sister so enjoyed a walk along the South Bank.

Old Father Thames, looking rather dirty	Sculptures, with shiny breasts, in front of the National Theatre. The breasts have obviously been touched up a lot. For good luck!
This looks like a fun place to eat	and so does this

I love 'killing two birds with one stone'. On Friday and Saturday, I tried to achieve four tasks while I was out. Unfortunately I was unsuccessful with donating my 75th pint of blood. They refused to accept my blood on the grounds that I have a cataract operation scheduled for 6th January. A WHOLE MONTH AWAY. I was more than a little disappointed at their decision. I think somebody has been over zealous in their risk analysis. But there was no way they were going to change their collective mind. so, off to the fourth appointment. My son and I had arranged to meet in 'Tom's Cakes' in Cambridge. Sadly, 'Tom's Cakes' Cambridge is no more, although he has opened branches in Ely and St Ives. The situation was resolved when we were invited in to St Barnabas church on Mill Road for free coffee and mince pies. Who can say no to mince pies, especially free ones? It appears that Gareth can, so I had to force myself to eat his as well as mine. The sacrifices you make for your children...

London Lunch with Hazel Dinner with Sara ✅ ✅ Cambridge Give blood Coffee & mince pies with Gareth ❎ ✅

Finally, I always know Christmas is just around the corner when I hear Jona Lewie singing 'Stop the Cavalry'.