It's Always More Complicated

I mean, I sort of knew this was on the horizon, but I didn't expect it to suddenly come bursting over it because of Unexpected Factors.

I.e. Partner has been saying that he really ought to go and visit his mother, who is now over 100, in Australia, this year. But was going to leave it until impending cataract surgery was over.

Only - ooops, text on Tuesday am to say, on account of Junior Doctors' Strike this week, first appointment (of the several involved) is postponed for several months into the future.

So antipodean trip is being put in hand to take place before that (I shan't be going).

This has involved various ancillary turmoils, though at least passport is up to date.

Flights have been booked, but I am sure there are further related matters still to come.

AAAAARRGGHHH.