So this week saw a birthday – mine ( 67 if you were wondering ! )- and a trip to the dentist – but fortunately not on the same day … Monday was my birthday and with everything pretty much – bar construction – on lockdown it was a pretty quiet and laid back day.
We had a couple of good friends drop by late afternoon for a quick glass of champagne – and during that time two other dear friends dropped by with a big plate of sushi and some delicious salmon – such a treat and such a surprise ! It made the day feel very special …..
Earlier in the day I had a birthday message from Bob’s daughter Sami which included a fabulous illustration done by our very talented grand-daughter Genevieve and her boyfriend James – such a fun thing – can’t wait to print it out and frame it ….
Around the beginning of May I broke a tooth – fortunately it wasn’t in the front, nor was it sharp or painful – so pretty lucky in the scheme of tooth breaking – but I knew that I had to get it fixed eventually. Long story short I finally got an appointment with the dentist up in Spanish Wells for the day after my birthday. Eleuthera itself was on a lockdown day so I made sure that I had permission from the police inspector that it was OK to go….
The drive up was bizarre as there was next to no traffic – well I know it’s never that busy here on the road but everything is relative – right ? When I got to the dock at 9.20 I was told by a very nice man filling up propane tanks that the last ferry had left at 9am and there wouldn’t be another until 3pm – yikes…. But fortunately he gave me the number of a man who I called to arrange for a special trip over – a bargain charter at $20 !!
The young woman who is the dentist – Dr Chelsea Sands – did a very meticulous job and gave me a good temporary crown. Apparently their porcelain crowns are made in Canada – but go through Nassau – however with Nassau on a major lockdown at the moment she didn’t want to risk anything getting lost in the system. So I will make do with the temporary one until things get sorted out and wait it out ……
A quick zip around the food market up there – then another charter back to Gene’s Bay dock.
So actually one of the more exciting days during the last few months – I had forgotten how long it was since I had driven any distance as far as that – quite a treat to be in a nice car playing seventies music through my phone but coming out of the car speakers !!! Singing along very badly but enjoying it ……
At the moment Spanish Wells is fully open – they have had no cases there at all – so they are operating as normal. Eleuthera has shops and banks still open Monday Wednesday and Friday – but lockdown apart from that. New Providence and Grand Bahama continue to have more cases so are on a much more stringent lockdown – a bit all over the place if you get my meaning……
On we go – being as patient as we can – being kind to ourselves and others and appreciating the fact that although we think we have hardships – we are safe in our homes, we have food to eat and we can communicate with each other – unlike the people living in war zones or Beirut after the massive explosion there. Take some time to count a few of your blessings – health, family, friends, nature and waking up every morning…..
Oh and don’t forget to share some of your recipes for favorite foods and good programs to watch – I know it’s not just me who is bored to death with their own repertoire of meals and scrolling through plenty of mindless programs looking for a gem to make you smile !
14 thoughts on “A birthday and a trip to the dentist – but not on the same day !”
Happy belated Birthday Kathy, you are looking awesome still! xxx
That’s very kind – thank you …..
Many birthday blessings to you Kathy! Glad to hear you are all well ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Soraya – lovely to hear from you ….
Happy belated birthday Kathy. I really enjoy your blog. You have a wonderful way of describing events. Just read John Banville’s book “The Sea”. It’s from 2005. Eileen said she started it when she was in GHB.. Now she is going to order it in Canada to finish it. It’s a very good read about reliving and looking back at our past. Take care and stay safe. ❤️
Dear Mary – how lovely to hear your kind words and I will take a look at that book and maybe buy that as well…. Take care and stay safe yourself …..
A belated Happy Birthday Kathy. Both Alan and I enjoy reading your blogs. Thank you very much for keeping us up with all things Eleuthera while we are not there.
Barbara and Alan
PS Where did the delicious looking sushi come from.?
Thank you Barbara and Alan – so pleased that you stay in touch through the blogs and I hope you are taking good care and staying safe. Sorry I can’t tell you at the moment where the sushi came from – but when I see you next time you are down I will let you know !!!
Happy Belated Birthday, Kathy! You look mavelous! Loved the blog. As usual, great photos!
Thank you Camilla !
Happy belated birthday Darling Kathy!
Love from Eileen and Ian xx
Thanks so much – all well up in Toronto ?
Many happy returns of the day Kathy from Mark and me.
I offer you Schitt’s Creek on Netflix as a great fun view. It’s not new and you’ve probably already seen it but just in case…..
Thanks Ruth – haven’t seen Schitt’s Creek so I’ll check it out !