Author Archives: The Bald Birder

Monday 26 October First day of the half-term break but I went in to work this morning. Myself and others were delivering food parcels for our pupils who qualify for free school meals. It was great to have a team of volunteers giving up their time to ensure some of our most vulnerable families willContinue reading “Day 220”

Sunday 25 October The day started with wind and rain but ended with calm breezes and clear skies with distant clouds. Referee duties again today. As much as I love it, I do feel like I’m missing out on the walking that our friends are doing. Just as we were due to be in ItalyContinue reading “Day 219”

Saturday 24 October Today’s little Essex adventure took is down to the Heybridge Basin and our much anticipated walk to the causeway over to Osea Island. Low tide was just after midday so we got there for about 11am. A walk along the sea wall and footpath is not far as the crow flies butContinue reading “Day 218”

Friday 23 October Our school has been closed today, the last day of the first half-term of Autumn, because of Coronavirus. A confirmed case of a teacher and a number of staff self-isolations means that we cannot see out the week. I went in today, fielded a few phone calls, worked through my overspilling inboxContinue reading “Day 217”

Thursday 22 October What a bloody mess. It’s been a tricky day at work today. Another tricky day, managing the impact of the Coronavirus on the staff and pupils. But this is was almost wiped from my mind by supper time. On my drive home I listened to the PM program on Radio 4 (catchContinue reading “Day 216”

Wednesday 21 October As the nights draw in and each morning takes longer to arrive habits change. The daylight hours (minutes) that I experience are greatly reduced. I leave home underneath the inky-blue morning skies to drive to work and arrive home in the pitch-black darkness. It’s not helped by the thick cloud and rain.Continue reading “Day 215”

Monday 19 October One hell of a day. Coronavirus complications a-plenty as we experience the app pinging. It’s a challenge to keep things operating, business as normal, to the backdrop of this world-wide mess. Wales have announced that they will basically raise the drawbridge on Friday imposing a full lockdown until 9th November. This isContinue reading “Day 213”

Sunday 18 October I was wondering today what might stay after Coronavirus has subsided. During the football matches that I officiated at the subtle changes are the ones that I feel might hang around. Before the game there are pitch side sanitizer stations with gel and disinfecting wipes. And there is the now obligatory laminatedContinue reading “Day 212”

Saturday 17 October Saturday is still the best day of the week for me. Most Saturdays mean an easy start, relaxing times and activities around the house and garden. Plus football. Went to see Dad this morning. It was a good thing to do. We arranged for a Covid test as his sense of smellContinue reading “Day 211”