So now the recuperation is well under way, it’s time to get Mum back in training.

Inspired by golfing legend Anne Biggs, I realised that Mum is not yet too old to flog round with the best of them. So I thought the first step would be to take her to the driving range for a little gentle practice.

As is usual when there is a man trying to hit the ball over the back fence, Mum like to casually show them how it’s really done.  I didn’t dare turn my back this time as she picked up the driver and proceeded to address the ball…

Afterwards, we needed milk, so I dropped Mum off at the end of the road and watched as she walked the 250 yards to Lepton Food and Wine, where I picked her up (not literally!).  Apparently she could have walked further, as she felt absolutely fine but I fuss too much.  Perhaps tomorrow…

Well not quite!! Mum felt up to doing her usual trip to Horbury shopping this morning, chauffeur driven of course. Using the trolley to lean on instead of her sticks she went round the COOP looking for bargains and then made it to the green grocers and butchers. Not bad as it is only one week and a day since her operation. She took it fairly easy for the rest of the day with a bit of light pottering around in the afternoon including a masterclass in making cauliflower, broccoli and stilton soup and walking with her sticks in the correct way as instructed by the Physio – her coordination seems to be improving! The day ended with a fish and chip supper and some Friday night TV.