What do they want - blood?

My veins are knackered - it's official. Shot to pieces by chemo and cannulation. Just been for a blood test. Now even expert blood-takers have to jab more than once to find a vessel that will yield.

Never mind. Not much more of this. Last chemo on Friday - fingers crossed.

Meanwhile public sector workers are avidly awaiting this afternoon's Spending Review announcement, with some Departments facing a possible 40 per cent cut. I predict more blood-letting before the day is out....