Monday, 5th April

Easter Monday Lazy morning, then a socially distanced wander into the village with the Jellybean, took pleasure in walking her round our lockdown garden. So nice to have her see it in the flesh. So nice to see another face. So nice to be able to chat non stop. She also brought the tortoise which...

Friday, 26th March

A light sleep again. Is it lockdown that’s affecting my sleep pattern? Lots of people seem to be having similar problems sleeping. The weather is awful, strong winds and the clouds are dropping heavy rain. So different to lockdown this time last year, it was beautiful and lovely to be able to get outside and...

Thursday, 25th March

Slept well in our accommodation again. Up and out after breakfast, I spotted some dandelions up by the train station yesterday. Armed with a bag, I left site and plodded across the road. Dandelion flowers in full bloom, the tortoise is going to think all her Christmas’ have come at once. Some of the leaves...

Thursday, 25th February

Eat, Sleep, Repeat Slept straight through last night, only disturbed once for a wee, straight back to sleep afterwards. Seemed to manage to doze through my tropical moments and stop my mind from over thinking too. On another note, for the first time in years my tropical moments seem to be visiting me during the...

Tuesday, 2nd February

Day 28 Breakfast in bed again listening to Zoe Ball only to be rudely interrupted by the window cleaner splashing water around and scraping gunky leaves out of our guttering. Quick half hour blast, walking the local pavements with the Jellybean. Collected quite a lot of weeds in a short space of time today. Favourite...

Sunday, 10th January

Day 6 Outside exercise for today felt good. I dint feel like I’ve been outside properly for days. A morning trundle to the local convenience shop, picked up milk and posted a parcel. Walked the scenic way back looking for weeds for the family tortoise. They’ve been a bit sparse recently so was quite pleased...