Huge relief!

Sophie worked from home today, so I was able to have a bit of a lie-in this morning. I had an appointment to see my GP in the afternoon to check out a bump between my breasts, and I was very nervous about the visit. I'd made the appointment last Wednesday for today and told Sophie on Monday night. She had been worried as well, so I was hoping the GP would be able to let me know what it was. I suspected a small cyst, but there was always a fear that it was something more sinister.

I pootled about in the morning and sat with Sophie as she worked in the conservatory. I had no motivation to do anything and, when Sophie finished work at 1.30pm, we went to Brixworth to have lunch before the GP appointment. Naturally, she wanted to come with me.

We didn't have much choice for somewhere for lunch in the village, other than the two pubs, so we went to The Workhouse. They had a range of toasties, but I didn't really fancy any of them, and I was so nervous about the GP appointment, I had lost my appetite! In the end, I settled for one with halloumi cheese, tomatoes and a harissa sauce, served with coleslaw and a cup of tea.

I didn't really enjoy it, to be honest, and left half on my plate. It was a bit greasy and I wasn't really in the mood! Before going to the surgery, Sophie popped into a scruffy convenience store opposite and bought us a bar of chocolate for later.

We had to wait ages at the surgery, and when we were eventually called in, the GP was very offhand with me, which was a surprise as she has always been friendly. She had a good look at my little bump and said it was a retentive cyst and fluid-filled. I was told to keep an eye on it and not prod or poke it. She said she was definitely not worried, and it wasn't in the breast tissue. The sense of relief was incredible, but Sophie wasn't happy with her attitude at all. 

To celebrate, we decided to drive to Farndon Fields and have a scone. By now it was past 3pm, but they still served drinks and cakes until 4pm. The sun had come out, and it was a gorgeous Autumnal afternoon. When we arrived, we saw pumpkins everywhere! I've never seen so many!

We ordered scones with cream and jam, and Sophie treated herself to a glass of Prosecco while I had a pot of tea. There were very few of us still in the restaurant, and the staff were keen for us to eat and drink up and be gone! I chatted to the waitress while she took our payment, and she said that the number of staff had been reduced, but it was still busy. I knew the feeling!

After enjoying our impromptu treat, we wandered about the shop and had a good look at the Christmas goods on offer. 

And, of course, more pumpkins!

Because I was full of scone and tea, I resisted the temptation to buy any food, and we made our way home. I avoided the scenic route on the way home as we'd met an enormous tractor on the way over just outside Draughton, and I didn't want to chance my luck again and get stuck behind one on the narrow rural road!

Back home, we were delighted to see both cats, so we took them up to the green for a play on the grass. They were both hyper-aware of their surroundings, and Sophie and I were surprised at how many cars were driving around the estate!

Gomez

Before we went back into the house, we marvelled at the spiders spinning webs on the bushes under our front window! There were several right at the centre of the webs, trying to catch flies. We had no idea they were there, so close to the house! It felt very spooky and Halloween-ish!

We didn't eat dinner tonight (because of the scones) and Keith and I played cards while Sophie painted a lovely mountain scene. It was heaven to sit, sip a soft drink we'd bought at Farndon Fields and feel a huge sense of relief that today was over!