My dad who I go and see every day. twice a day, lives in sheltered housing in a nice self contained flat.
He is 82 which is not old by Grantown's standards as here people live happily and actively until their 100s...honestly. Whether it is the lack of stress, the healthy air, the activity that people involve themselves in (golf, hillwalking, ski-ing, Bridge, blether (Scottish for gossiping) or the difference in the health care system, I cxan't tell you.
My dad has had a stroke from which he has made a full recovery. He also has high blood pressure, Menieres disease, Parkinsons disease, depression and consequently, repeated UTIs. He isn't one of of Grantown's best examples of good health.
However, since moving up here, he hasn't been in hospital and is making great efforts to drink more fluids, eat more (my cooking?) and exercise more.
The beautiful flower you see is an amarlyis and was a Christmas present. It grew about an inch a day, due to warmth in his flat and the light as it is south facing.
Also I have been there to care for it, a bit like Dad really.
When I go to his flat, I wilt so I think I am more a Bluebell than an Amarlyis, but isn't it lovely? Exotic and ... PINK!
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