Saturday 09 January I woke this morning thinking of Mum. Right now, since we heard that she has tested positive for Covid19, each day I have new thoughts which will repeat themselves as the days pass. The infection, hospitalisation and mortality figures released each day by the government have a louder resonance for me rightContinue reading “Day 295”
Category Archives: walking
Day 288
Saturday 02 January It has been another crazy day of populism and politics where education, once again, is the football being kicked about. The day started with a government U-turn resulting in all primary schools in London now delaying their full-reopening for two weeks. I suspect, the about turns have not finished just yet. LastContinue reading “Day 288”
Day 287
Friday 01 JanuaryNew Year’s Day Last night, midnight passed with me in a reasonably optimistic mood. I didn’t nod off or have bad thoughts, and so I can look forward to a promising year ahead. Certainly if the predictions of Wakenhyrst are to be believed. We did our traditional New Year’s Day walk from StuttonContinue reading “Day 287”
Day 285
Wednesday 30 December I’ll be honest. I am not looking forward to the next couple of months. The past couple have been hard work, mentally and physically. This Christmas break should have provided time to switch off and recharge the batteries. But I have found this very difficult, constantly recieving news on the growing CoronavirusContinue reading “Day 285”
Day 284
Tuesday 29 December We’ve been really lucky. All of the walks we have down in and around our locality (not straying too far due to Covid restrictions) have been really good. Interesting things to see, close up and from distance, broad vistas of land and a thousand acres of sky. But today I held myContinue reading “Day 284”
Day 282
Sunday 27 December There was quite a storm last night, sweeping in from west to east. Flooding has affected many regions in the west country, fortunately here in the east we tend to suffer less. Lying in bed this morning, I heard the Fieldfare flock in the orchard behind our house. I think there maybeContinue reading “Day 282”
Day 274
Saturday 19 December Big news day today. It seems that every other day is at the moment. A press conference from Downing Street this afternoon, whilst we were at the football, announced that Christmas was pretty much cancelled. The day began calmly enough. An easy start and then off to the fairly recently established vineyard,Continue reading “Day 274”
Day 267
Saturday 12 December Slept in till after 9 am this morning. This term is always a challenging one, and the lead up to Christmas requires energy and enthusiasm. But the tanks are certainly running low as we end the penultimate week before the festive break. Adora and I went on our dog walk this lunchtimeContinue reading “Day 267”
Day 254
Sunday 29 November We went on an earlier walk today as we had a few other chores to do. We went to Stratford St Mary and one of our familiar walks along the river Stour. It was so good to see so many people out and about, simply enjoying the outdoors. The sky was greyContinue reading “Day 254”
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”
The Bald Birder 