Discombobulation

[oursin]

I mean, I sort of knew this was on the horizon, but I didn't expect it to suddenly come bursting over it because of Unexpected Factors.

I.e. Partner has been saying that he really ought to go and visit his mother, who is now over 100, in Australia, this year. But was going to leave it until impending cataract surgery was over.

Only - ooops, text on Tuesday am to say, on account of Junior Doctors' Strike this week, first appointment (of the several involved) is postponed for several months into the future.

So antipodean trip is being put in hand to take place before that (I shan't be going).

This has involved various ancillary turmoils, though at least passport is up to date.

Flights have been booked, but I am sure there are further related matters still to come.

AAAAARRGGHHH.

Comments

[oracne]

I hope all the ancillary stuff goes as smoothly as possible.

[oursin]

Thank you.

[silveradept]

Aigh. Here is hoping the accelerated timetable and its matters go smoothly.

[oursin]

Thanks.

[nnozomi]

Oh good it's not just me (planning to visit my elderly mother on the opposite side of the world next month, and feeling very discombobulated about it). Wishing your partner a good trip and minimal ancillary turmoil (what a good phrase) for all.

[oursin]

Thanks, and good wishes for your own trip.

[nou]

Argh! I hope all goes well.

[oursin]

Thanks!

[sartorias]

May the mountain of red tape vanish, and all go well.

[oursin]

I suspect there may be less red tape - or no more, anyway - than would these days be involved in a hop over to Le Continong. (Sigh.)

[anna_wing]

There's very little red tape for Australia. The online e-visa is very easy to deal with.

[oursin]

Yes, I think that part's all under control.