Tuesday 23 February Classic middle of the week. Get up, go to work, come home, eat, crash. Don’t get me wrong, it’s been a good day, but I’ve missed the outdoors and the ability to get out and enjoy it. Came home and watched the football on the telly, still no fans allowed, it’s beenContinue reading “Day 340”
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Day 339
Today has been all about the announcement that Boris Johnson was going to make this afternoon and evening. The much anticipated ‘road-map’ out of lockdown. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all explained bits of what they are doing but this is the one that explains what England will do and what the UK willContinue reading “Day 339”
Day 338
Sunday 21 February 1.15pm What a remarkable day it has been so far? The sun has been out all day, at times illuminating an occasional milky white sky, but the warmth it radiates is felt on the face and in the soul. I did the first grass cut of the back lawn today. I cannotContinue reading “Day 338”
Day 337
Saturday 20 February “It was one of those golden days which every now and again leak out of paradise and drip to earth. Spring had been late in coming, but now it was here with a burst, and the whole world was boiling with the sap of life. Never have I seen such a wealthContinue reading “Day 337”
Day 336
Friday 19 February What’s become apparent over this past few months is how each day spent at home is centred around our dog walk. It provides something we can all look forward to and for us all to do together. The other time is when we sit for our evening meal. In between, and onContinue reading “Day 336”
Day 335
Thursday 18 February It’s 9.30am and I am sitting in my car in the car park of the Colchester United stadium. The blustering wind is gently rocking the car and the broken clouds slide across the sky at pace, allowing the sun to flittingly reveal itself. I’ve just had my first vaccination against Covid-19. InContinue reading “Day 335”
Day 334
Wednesday 17 February I’ve spent all morning doing a jigsaw. It is one of those activities that casually exercises the brain. It’s the mental equivalent of a long walk; nothing too strenuous, but enough to know you’ve done something and not been idle. Midway through the half term and the word is that schools willContinue reading “Day 334”
Day 333
Tuesday 16 February The members of the Gentlemen’s Film and Leisure Club have had a lockdown photo competition. We all submitted five snow themed photos to the group and we await the result of the jury. Not exactly sure who the jury are, but its exciting nonetheless. My sister in law has been advising meContinue reading “Day 333”
Day 332
Monday 15 February Last night, shortly before 11pm, I was locking the house up getting ready to head upstairs to bed. Standing at the backdoor, failing miserably to persuade Mabel to trot outside for her ‘final wee’, I heard ducks. There were definitely ducks flying outside in the pitch black sky, which was also tippingContinue reading “Day 332”
Day 331
Sunday 14 February I’ve noticed how the birds really bring movement to the views at this time of year. The scenery is pretty empty of movement in the winter. Mostly this is because the trees and hedgerows are skeletal with little to no foliage. Even the strongest winds produce nothing but sound. But the hopsContinue reading “Day 331”
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