12-06-2012, 08:23 PM
I visited Paul this afternoon. His cousin was already there. I noticed a distinct improvement in Paul: he spoke fluently when he did not have to marshal his thoughts but got tongue-tied when he had too much to say or tried to speak too quickly. At one point he moved his right arm, which previously was 'paralysed'. However, he had a saline drip in his right hand. This, it seems is new(ish?). His cousin said the improvement in Paul was even more marked a few days earlier when Paul sat fully dressed in the armchair at his bedside. He has also been walking without the support of a frame (zimmer) but apparently has fallen more than once when doing this. He's very anxious to get home, so I hope he's not pushing himself too hard. - We don't know why he had the saline drip inserted.
In a nutshell, the big man - and he's still big - is progressing, and he takes a great interest in all things chess-related. He was chuffed to learn that two of his Juniors had cuffed me at the Glasgow Congress.
Do visit him if you can.
In a nutshell, the big man - and he's still big - is progressing, and he takes a great interest in all things chess-related. He was chuffed to learn that two of his Juniors had cuffed me at the Glasgow Congress.
Do visit him if you can.