Update
It’s been a long time since I updated anyone as to what’s happening with me.
I’ve been out of hospital now for just over two months, and progress has been excellent. I was certified fit to work by my GP a couple of weeks ago, and I have started working on a contract basis with WorleyParsons Engineering. I am working on the new Pluto Project, which is a new LNG Gas plant that is being constructed in North-West Australia. I am still based in Perth however, so I don’t get to have much fun playing somewhere else in Australia (dammit!)
With regard to my plans in the future, I have resolved not to make any plans until next January, as everyone seems to think it best that I recuperate for at least six months before making plans. I bow down to the combined greater wisdom of my family, friends and medical practitioners, although I find being planless incredibly frustrating.
It does look as though I will have some issues getting travel insurance at any time in the near future, so it seems that my hopes for getting back overseas have been well and truly dashed. At least in the short-term – I am hoping that as I stay well, I will have more chance of convincing some travel insurance agency that I am a good risk. 
My sister Kellie will be travelling overseas for a few months later this year, leaving in about 4 weeks time, so I will be looking after her house, her car, and her cat while she is gone (I do hope the cat survives… and the car too I guess. And actually now I come to think of it, the house may also be in danger of not getting cleaned quite as often as it does now 
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So I will be living on my own, which will be interesting… If anyone fancies coming to Perth for a visit, please do let me know as I will probably be desperate for some company before long…..
