Looks like many of us have war injuries to tell,
Thanks for the good wishes. Good news today is the pain has settled, and the tear isn't as bad a first thought. Last night I couldn't stand at all - toilet trip was an experience,
Today, I can stand, doing so very, very slowly, and the calf slowly and gingerly yields for a short stretch. At least I can hobble like a three legged dog. I'm not pushing things though - I'm not that mad. Just to the loo and bits and pieces that need some attention - like stroking the telescopes and eyepieces,
Mental.