Monday 06 July
Well, I have felt pretty rubbish all day. A tterrible night’s sleep included waking at around 1.30am, curled up in the foetal position, with the most intense shakes. I tried to walk but found it almost impossible to put one foot in front of the other as my muscles spasmed. I eventually made it to the bathroom to pee and had to sit down as I was shaking so much.
I genuinely thought that either I had Covid19 or was having some kind of stroke. Eventually, I fell asleep shivering, only to be woken by one of the cats jumping onto my head.
So, fortunately, it wasn’t coronavirus but sun-stroke. I say fortunately, it felt so scary whilst the shakes were happening. The sun was pretty relentless yesterday and the wind also contributed I guess. Still, a great walk.
The kestrels were there again this evening after work. They’re like flying mermaids. Enticing me not on to rocks and a watery grave, but instead to turn the grounds of the school into an outdoor learning environment.
I’ve started to scope it out and have written a proposal paper. I now need to put together a willing band of enthusiasts from the school staff to help deliver it. Starting with some trees in the Wooded Space. There are going to be a number of distinct ‘spaces’ to experience, but more of that to follow in the coming months.
The Bald Birder 