April
At
the beginning of the month Roger started to feel twinges in the hip, which
developed within a week to pains from the lower back all down the right leg, at
the worst first thing in the morning.
A visit to the doctor provided reassurance that the cause was not
circulation problems, but there was no magic cure – just some gentle
exercises and painkillers. The most
likely cause was sciatica, a trapped nerve in the spine, which often puts
itself right after a couple of months.
It is beneficial to keep active, within moderation.
Fortunately,
the discomfort did not prevent Roger starting outdoor bowling on Monday 17,
when Overbury Bowling Club opened its green. Friendly matches started soon
after. There was also an Open Day
for members and prospective members on Sunday 23. Like most bowling clubs in the area, we
are struggling to keep numbers up, threatening the programme of inter-club
matches. Thanks to the efforts of
some energetic members in publicising our activities, some sixteen newcomers to
the sport turned up on the day, a few of whom have since joined as members.
Early
on Wednesday 19 Teresa and Jay flew off to the West Coast of the
The
spectacular coastal railway San
Francisco Bay
Muscle
Beach, Santa Monica