Mr Soop here, aka MacSporran, with a message from Soop in her own little room in Oban. Wednesday afternoon and evening, preparation was horrendous as it entailed lots of liquids for the purpose of clearing out the bowel. [Those of you who have experienced that can tell the others about it!]. Thursday morning, Today, after a night of no sleep, the main event started just after 9.00am and S was back in bed and gently recovering in early afternoon. At 6.30pm she was happy and comfortable watching TV and looking forward to a G&T tomorrow, HOPEFULLY. We now wait for the surgeon to do her rounds and give us more information. An update will be posted some time Friday for all you Grans. Take care, Love from Mr Soop/MacS.