Thursday 27 August Ten days ago I visited Mum in the care home. It feels less than that, which is good. I will see her again next week hopefully, or the week after that. We are having to limit our visits to one person and one visit a week at the moment, whilst they tryContinue reading “Day 160”
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Day 159
Wednesday 26 August Finally, the strong winds of storm Fancis have subsided this afternoon and things are returning to normal. That’s a nice turn of phrase, ‘returning to normal’, let’s hope we can say that with more certainty and frequency over the months ahead. I have neglected to mention the view from my back gardenContinue reading “Day 159”
Day 158
Tuesday 25 August Storm Francis has landed in the UK bringing lots of rain and very strong winds. I was hoping to take in a coastal walk this afternoon, but after an extended spell at work this morning, and the unfriendly weather, I decided not to. These unseasonably strong winds are really testing the integrityContinue reading “Day 158”
Day 157
Monday 24 August I normally compile my posts at various points throughout the day. Something happens or pops in my head and I make a note of it. But today, I have come to a completely blank space just minutes before midnight. I feel a bit pressured, that I’ve let myself down somehow. A veryContinue reading “Day 157”
Day 156
Sunday 23 August What a treat I have had today! For Christmas, the kids bought me a raptor experience day for two. An early start for me and my mate Pete as we finally got to do it this morning down in south Essex. We got close to about half a dozen birds, some weContinue reading “Day 156”
Day 155
Saturday 22 August A casual morning at home was followed by a sprint to the beach for late afternoon. Back to the birds again this weekend. Before we left I spent a bit of time adding a couple of feathers to my book. They were collected yesterday on my walk. Another from the wing ofContinue reading “Day 155”
Day 154
Friday 21 August After yesterday’s post, diverting slightly away from the kinds of things I normally write about, I am going for a walk in the great outdoors. I need it. In previous summers, I have cycled with the kids, from Harwich to Home. But I want to walk it this summer. I’ll do itContinue reading “Day 154”
Day 153
Thursday 20 August GCSE results day and Adora has done brilliantly. It’s all a tad bittersweet though as there have actually been no actual exams sat, instead the grades have been based on teacher assessments alone. The actual term is Centre Assessed Grades or CAGs. Regardless, she has passed every subject with flying colours. TheContinue reading “Day 153”
Day 152
Wednesday 19 August In yesterday’s post, I mentioned about walking in my local area. How these walks during and since lockdown, and since having Mabel, have helped me appreciate the world on my own doorstep. Also, importantly, to know where I can and cannot walk. The other week a friend mentioned how his collection ofContinue reading “Day 152”
Day 151
Tuesday 18 August It’s been a mixed up day today. I have only been outside to chuck a few balls for Mabel in the back garden and then for a short local walk with her and the family this evening. The Great Spotted Woodpecker paid a few visits to the peanuts this afternoon after theContinue reading “Day 151”
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