It's not retirement

The last 2 weeks have been very hectic. Patients have been incredible and we have been overwhelmed by cards and donations both to VSO and to take out to Masindi. As we have reached our goal for the VSO appeal my beard will definitely be coming off next week. It is all set for Tuesday, my last day at New Hall. I do not expect to do much work that day but lots of patients are planning to come in just to say goodbye. It will be strange after all these years to finally say farewell.
We had a wonderful party on Friday night with all the surgery staff. Vince had arranged the entertainment and every member of staff did something. There were songs,sketches and even poetry and a large amount of fun! A great time was had by all.We were presented with a digital video camera which was used to record the whole event. We managed to produce DVDs for everyone.
We have had lots of invitations out for "farewell dinners" Thanks go to every one who has asked we really grateful.Every one seems very supportive and interested in what we are planning to do in Masindi.Time is getting short now there seems an awful lot to do and people to see.
We are desperately trying to pack this week. We have thrown out so much accumulated rubbish. It's amazing how much one family can amass over the years. The van is booked and we have decided to store the left overs in Sheffield so it is all systems go.