Wednesday 25 November It is my dad’s birthday today. He’s 89 and already looking forward to next year’s big 9-0. I went round to see him on my way home from work this evening. He’s anticipating his Covid test on Sunday and his procedure next week to put in a stent to his oesophagus. Sadly,Continue reading “Day 250”
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Day 249
Tuesday 24 November So, this evening we have been told that the tier restrictions will be relaxed a little over Christmas to allow up to three households to mix together. This means that both my dad and Lisa’s mum will be able to meet up with us all, and spend Christmas day together. My journeyContinue reading “Day 249”
Day 248
Monday 23 November Today started with the two cats scratching to be let outside. Wells and Walssie are getting on a bit now but are very healthy. They come in and out of the house through our bathroom window, the one that looks out on to our back garden. They have been spending more timeContinue reading “Day 248”
Day 247
Sunday 22 November A beautiful day today. It’s amazing what a good night’s sleep can do to raise energy levels and my general disposition. The sun has been shining all day and the temperature has been mild for typical November days. But that’s something that needs to be reconsidered now; global climate change has alteredContinue reading “Day 247”
Day 246
Saturday 21 November So good to get out in the daylight today. We went just along the south bank of the Stour estuary to Wrabness and a walk through ancient woodland and open meadow. It’s definitely one of our favourite places. The woods themselves are well managed, something I had never given any consideration toContinue reading “Day 246”
Day 245
Friday 20 November A bit of a jumble of thoughts this evening. Another tricky week at the chalkface but satisfying nonetheless. Me and Lisa are finding it hard not being able to walk the dog. We’re going to head out to Wrabness woods tomorrow, all five of us. It’s one of our favourite places andContinue reading “Day 245”
Day 244
Thursday 19 November It’s apparent that, as we have slipped deeper into the autumn and winter, so the issues I face at work and play are harder to take. There are obviously fewer daylight hours and the sun sitting lower in the sky means the lumin levels are much reduced. This oddly coincides with whatContinue reading “Day 244”
Day 243
Wednesday 18 November On our walk on Sunday we went past Lawford church. In the churchyard, alongside the grave stones are a cluster of imposing Yew Trees. Like the crows, rooks and ravens that circle above, they maintain their dark and ominous form throughout the year never losing their stature to the seasons. This evergreenContinue reading “Day 243”
Day 242
Tuesday 17 November This post marks another mini milestone for the blog. Two thirds of the way through my one year project. 365 days was my target. Well actually, a daily blog through lockdown (the first one) was my initial target. That changed. Today I celebrate doing nothing. I have just woken up from aContinue reading “Day 242”
Day 241
Monday 16 November On our dog-walk yesterday I came across some Yellow Brain fungus (Tremella mesenterica). It was quite striking, despite its small size, due to its bright orange-yellow colour which glowed in the afternoon sun. I have read a little more about this fascinating fungus. First, it feeds on other fungus. It eats fungusContinue reading “Day 241”
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