Regaining my mundane speedy

So on my 8 or 9th Covid infection I got long Covid. It screwed me up mentally and physically I thought covid was horrible then pneumonia came along and said “hold my beer” and damn near killed me. I was in ICU for a month had 4 major surgeries in 7 days was given last rights and my wife was prepared by the docs for me not making it if surgery #4 didn’t work.
Somewhere in that time period I lost my cherished mundane speedy. Mr @No Mercy procured a very nice example. I think this one is “newer” than my missing one as it gets decent lume, my other one had very little if any.
It kinda became my favorite watch so I was a bit bummed (a lot bummed) it disappeared.
I think Monday it arrived. I’ve been wearing it since and cooked something by its chrono.

So im pleased as pie, happy as a lark (or is it a clam) and relieved to have one again. Even though a different year I think the bracelet which is currently buried in storage should fit it fine and Mr @No Mercy sent it on a cool handmade strap. It’s like having an old friend back.

Yea it’s a simple watch but if I was going into space I would actually want to wear this as it’s hard winding things with gloves on.

Not fun buying the same watch twice but since this hobby makes little sense anyway who cares. Soon I will make another purchase on celebrating getting through that big mess (the pneumonia was 8 months ago now and I’m 90% recovered and fine thanks.

Good Lord man, I knew you'd been through some health issues recently, but I didn't realize you were that close to shuffling off this mortal coil.

I know everyone says this, but I really mean it: wear it in good health.

It’s funny Dman, after they told my wife the docs told me (they asked her if they thought I should know she said yes) anyway one never knows how they will react to such news until it’s delivered. Actually a calm wave of acceptance came over me. I didn’t want to go but I knew freaking out would do no good. When I woke up the next day on a ventilator I wasn’t so happy and at peace as those things are horrible but here we are today back to complaining about work and lack of time for things ha ha