The great advantage of the Cat Whisperer being able to take Jasper a couple of days early is that we didn't have to factor the cat into today's last-minute panics. The day started on an even keel with Ellie being dropped off just after 7:00 and then, breakfast complete, we walked her to school.
Back home, the various slings and arrows of outrageous fortune started to gather and set their sights on us. The first was Diane's blood test results. They revealed that she must have daily injections while we are away. We don't have sufficient injections for the duration. The anti-coag clinic was contacted and sent a request to the hospital pharmacy. We hopped in the car and joined the queue. It was clearly a pharmacological rush hour. An hour or so later, we left the hospital clutching the injections. We had also been informed that Diane would need a further blood test while away. I contacted P&O and after 35 minutes on hold, finally managed to speak to a chap who was most helpful and has left notes on our booking form and assured us the test can be performed (but will be expensive).
Kim popped in for a while at lunchtime. She had run out of ink and needed some printing done. She didn't stay for too long, but it was nice to see her. When she left, I raided Sainsbury's for some long-life milk (so we could make tea on our return) and some hand sanitiser.
Packing continued and luggage labels found their way onto the various suitcases and bags. Mid-afternoon we collected Ellie from school and took her to the park for a run-around. We then took her home, where Darren was waiting.
Returning to the packing, Diane realised that she would need a "sharps bin" for the used syringes. After some discussion, we phoned the local pharmacy. They confirmed that for the sum of £2, they could provide a "sharps bin". I whizzed around in the car and collected said bin. I think that all is now set. Thank goodness we didn't have to factor Jasper into the confusion!
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