Six weeks and six days....

Saw the consultant this morning and my new knee is run-in. I'm now certified to drive, walk and act as stupid as I want.  It's official.  Even better news is that I don't need to go back until 2018 unless I have to but he believes my other, equally damaged knee, is capable of going for another year.

He did say though that I mustn't undertake any household chores, get coal in, stand at the cooker, wash cars, make beds, put my clothes away or put the toilet seat down.  On the other hand I should build my strength up with fish and chips and curry.  It's not going to be easy but I'll be careful to comply.