Essential accoutrement

It isn't often Mr T attempts to cook on the BBQ but this afternoon was the exception and the essential glass of beer helped!  However, today was a champagne afternoon that almost ended blipless in the excitement.  Hence the not very exciting emergency blip of part of the family BBQ that doesn't do his efforts justice! 
The Orthopaedic Surgeon was delighted with the result of the hip op and the progress I've made and assured me that the 2cm difference in leg length is temporary and will resolve as the muscles repair and strengthen.   I can drive next week, and we can go on holiday!