Hamish has returned to the fold.......

[Hamish]

Dear All,

Yes, I am back from my two stays in hospital and a welcome period of convalescence. Let me say, right away, that I am seriously indebted to every one of you for all your wonderful, and often touching, messages and kind thoughts - I am certain they have all helped me along the way. My good friend Jim has willingly kept you posted as to the ups and downs of my recent health situation, for which I am grateful as I have been without access to the Internet for about a month. Whilst I am feeling much better than I did, my body is far from comfortable with the intrusions to its privacy and I am still tiring with frustrating frequency, but I guess that is all part of the healing process. At the moment alas, I am physically unable to spend much time at X Marks, or any other place on The Web, but I will lurk and join in whenever possible.

Early in November, or so it is currently thought, I will be returning to hospital for a further operation to restore my plumbing to its former glory, or something very close to it. That could be followed by a return to the truly excellent convalescent home by the sea in which I recently spent two restorative weeks. Er! That’s the home, not the sea!
This Friday I am to see my surgeon again when he will give me the results of the biopsy and tell me more about the plans for my future - I am optimistic that there will be no long-term problems.

The one bright note to have affected me during all of this was that I HAVE been able to wear the kilt throughout, at least when not confined to the dreaded hospital gown! Prior to the Op., I was led to believe that the location of my wounds might make kilt wearing impossible - I even sent for two pairs of dreaded elastic waisted t------s in readiness but two of Rocky’s Casual USA Kilts, with their easily adjusted velcro fastenings, got me out of that tight corner. Thanks so much Rocky. If anyone is looking for a couple of pairs of .............?

Finally, a top-priority matter awaiting my attention is the revealing to you of my other 100th kilt! You have seen the traditional gem I had from the hands of Barb Tewksbury in my own personal tartan designed and registered by Rocky, but you have yet to see Howie Nicholsby’s more contemporary masterpiece in a rare organic tweed from the Isle of Mull, with embroidery by a military broderer and a unique kilt pin. This one was personally delivered by Howie just a few days before I was admitted to hospital, leaving me no time to unveil it to you. That delight is to come - very soon!
Having now worn myself out, I’ll simply say....

Take care,
Ham.

[kennethrmc]

Wonderful to hear from you Hamish, and so glad that things went well! Your post makes my day happy indeed.

[Downunder Kilt]

Great to hear from you Hamish and yes, Jim has been fantastic in keeping us up to date with your progress. Glad everything is looking so positive and trust you are in good hands.

Take care and put yourself first , we will be here when you feel like it.

[McClef]

Great news that you are on the mend and able to keep wearing your favourite garments Hamish!

[artificer]

Allow me to be the 5th to welcome you back!

Great news on the progress, and good luck on Friday!

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[GunnHighlander]

You are an inspiration Hamish. It's so nice to read your post, and know that you are feeling better. I've never met you, but would absolutely love to some day, God willing. Your positivity transends the written (or typed) word. Keep on, a keeping on brother. All the best to you....

[KiltedKnome]

Hamish, it is always a delight to read your posts. We are SO glad that you are back in "fine fettle", and we look forward to seeing the photographs of the new kilts.

[Freelancer]

So glad to hear you are on the mend and I'm looking forward to your "other" 100th kilt reveal. Best wishes for your continued recovery. Your tempered, gracious, kind and helpful advice, comments and opinions are much appreciated and have been missed on the site.

[Woot22]

Welcome back and please continue with your excellent progress. The site is not the same without you sir.

[Macman]

Hamish, it is wonderful to hear from you! Take time to recover; you mean very much to us.