I ticked off health boxes this week, grateful that I am able to do so, As I suspected, the endodontist visit on Wednesday resulted in more scans and X-rays. The verdict is an ache related to jaw clenching (already under treatment), a molar with 3 root canal fillings but a fourth canal now in the early stages of infection and a canine in need of monitoring. I have an appointment in May to undertake the root canal work on the molar. On the whole I’m happy. We’ve caught this before it becomes painful. The endodontist was in the cbd, but moving this week. I caught the city loop bus there and back, stopping at the Museum to check out their supply of National Geographic merchandise. Later I delivered a book and enrolled in a class at the Guild .
After Pilates on Thursday I had an appointment with a hearing clinic to have a wax extraction treatment. It took a while but went very well. I haven’t been to this clinic before. They were professional, helpful and efficient. They will remind me in a year’s time. In the meantime I have an oil spray to use weekly.
Today it was the podiatrist. I also made appointments for my flu vaccine (early May) and Covid booster (September).
There have been some impressive sunsets this week. This one was taken from inside, without leaving my lounge.
In between these activities I’ve been reading, and working on Veronka, which I finished stitching on Friday and constructed on Saturday. I was delighted when Veronica claimed it yesterday.
It took patience to prepare a Mountmellick sachet ( 'Meadowsong' by Deborah Love, Inspirations 122 ) for stitching.
It finishes up 19cmx21cm, embroidered on one end and all around the edges. I had planned to use an iron-on tracing pen, but it didn't work. Maybe they deteriorate with time. I ended up transferring the pattern by pencil because the white jeans fabric was hard to see through even with a light table. The pencil worked but it makes the white thread grubby. It will wash out, but I’m trying to be patient and wait until I finish. Before starting it, I spent an evening finishing the 8th sashiko panel for my tablecloth. Only two more panels to go!
It was the last Saturday of the month, so I headed off to St Margaret’s market to stock up on plants. The heat hasn’t gone, but is easing, so worth a try. I did well enough to have to bring my car to the church hall door to load them and I shuffled them in and out of the lift at the apartment. They are now distributed across my balconies. I bought another large-leafed ficus on Sunday because the others are thriving. I still have quite a few pots empty on the front balcony. 
I made myself busy on Sunday - supermarket shopping for moussaka ingredients, calling at Dymocks for a book, then home to cook and await Will, who is preparing a quote to replace my bathroom cupboard fronts, which have swollen, apparently with splashing over time, since the damage is now evident in cupboard doors in both bathrooms. I discovered another apartment owner has a similar problem. I will, however, organise for an electrician to check that the exhaust fans are working properly.
When Will left I paused the cooking to visit the Art Images Gallery and buy a Violet Cooper vase I’ve been admiring. I worked out it can sit on my coffee table, replacing the bonsai plant I’ve finally killed. This is the gallery image. I can pick it up after Easter when the current exhibition finishes.
Today began with the podiatrist, a stop at the PO to pick up a package of alpaca/cotton yarn from the Crafty Frog, then coffee with Panayoula at Dulwich, followed by a trip to Unley with Jennifer, who is down from Queensland for a visit. More coffee, lime milkshakes and a bargain or two at Taking Shape.
