By way of explanation - and an apology

**Hamish** · 19th December 05, 05:14 PM

Hi everyone!

I have just snatched a couple of 'illegal' moments to explain my recent absence from "X Marks....." and to apologise if anyone has written to me and not yet received a reply.

The point is that I have been told by my Doctor not to sit at my computer, not to sit in an easy (ie comfortable) chair, not to drive my car, not to lift anything and not to bend to pick anything up from the floor! Why? Because last Thursday I overdid the leaf blowing/vacuuming in my garden and have possibly slipped a disc or two in my lower back. It's that or I have acute sciatica (the effects are very similar), resulting in intense pain in my right leg which I am barely able to put to the ground and an inability to sit, lie or stand with any degree of comfort.

I have been prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and pain-killers (which do not appear to be working) but I am only two days into what could be four weeks of enforced rest - nature's own cure apparently!

Living on my own, this is the last thing I needed at the Christmas/New Year season, but fortunately I have a good neighbour who is food-shopping for me. So, it looks like a pretty dull, uninteresting and quiet time lies ahead for a few weeks. I will try to log-on occasionally but I may not be able to become involved with any of the topics here. Sorry, my friends.

Keep up the good work, and I send every one of you my Very Best Wishes for the Happiest of Christmases and the Healthiest of New Years.

(Missing you already!!!)

**bubba** · 19th December 05, 05:16 PM

Hamish, here's hoping for a rapid recovery. You are missed.

**JackK** · 19th December 05, 05:19 PM

We miss you Ham, but I hope your recovery is swift.

Jack

**possingk** · 19th December 05, 05:26 PM

NO need to apologize, Ham, just get your rest and work on feeling better. There will probably be a few of us that won't be as coordinated over the next few days, but you feeling better is more important than all of that.

I hope you are feeling much better quickly, and that you have a great Christmas and a very happy new year.

**Southern Breeze** · 19th December 05, 05:31 PM

Hamish,I hope your recovery goes well. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Newyear.

**macgreggor** · 19th December 05, 05:39 PM

Hope things improve Ham.

One question though. If one can't sit, lie or stand how does one rest?

Be careful and cheerful.

macG
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**Blu (Ontario)** · 19th December 05, 05:42 PM

Ohhh man... that's the pits! I know how miserable that kind of injury can be. Best do what the doctor says and try not to make it any worse. A little single malt and a good book might help though! Just take care of yourself there, Ham.

blu