Sometimes life sucks. Sometimes it doesn't. As per my previous post, our week off "at home" flew by in a deeply relaxed and enjoyable way. We spent a day with Hil doing some shopping for her forthcoming hospital visit, took in a film (the Bourne Ultimatum, which was good), a lovely meal out down the bay at Le Garcon and plenty of dogs, wine and garden to keep us out of mischief.

Returned to work to 280 emails and a hectic schedule. Jason left on Friday, so it's been busy with last minute handover stuff. Shortlisted for his replacement and did the interviews for the CC Support Officer. Tried to plough through the correspondence and am still doing so.

Andrew ran the Bute Park 10K last weekend and did an excellent time - he was very pleased and had a nice medal at the end. His next run is the Swansea Bay 10K this coming weekend.

After one cancellation already, Hil had her operation date confirmed and we took her in to Singleton Hospital on Sunday morning. Got her settled in and left her with a mix of feelings - glad it was finally happening and some nerves. Took the woofs with us and went for a lovely walk afterwards in Clyne Valley. Went to work today and got a text from her - operation cancelled due to her blood pressure being too high. Aaargh! Poor Hil. Now back to square one while they sort out and stabilise her BP - no idea how long this will take. After this, work went swiftly downhill with annoying emails from a variety of senior colleagues, prominent Cllrs and stupid press queries about nonsense. Just one of those days when nothing seems to go right. Grrr. Very glad to come home to the dogs who are currently reclining stylishly. Hope the week improves for Hil and for me.