She isn't happy bless her. Unfortunately the only way she'll get back to anywhere near normal is with the surgery so we'll aim to get that sorted over winter.

We have a shoe container up the road so I'll look at donating my old boots. I think they can be beyond their best. Something with a bit of a hole is a good move up for somebody who has nothing. It won't feel right lobbing them in the bin.

The burger rice bowl is definitely a keeper. I often find burgers a disappointment - they often look so good but then don't quite deliver. The burger pasta bake sounds quite delicious!