Saturday, 01-04-23

Morning, everyone.  After a shockingly wet day yesterday, this morning is, thankfully, just a bit damp and drizzly at times.  It doesn't feel that warm but it's certainly not cold.

 So sorry this is later than usual but I really wanted to do a very early shop before too many people were out and about, the reason being that Alex has now tested positive for Covid and, while I've had minimal contact with Beth this week, Alex was over here on Wednesday afternoon before Beth had tested positive so that he and I could go through some stuff together.

I feel absolutely fine so far and really needed to do this shop so I went as early as possible.  I'd forgotten how drippy my nose feels behind a mask!!  Not nice.  Also not nice was the underlying feeling of guilt, even though I wasn't actually breaking any rules.

Now that's done, sorted out and all put away, I am well set up for pretty much a fortnight so I can stay inside, away from everyone, until a sensible time has passed.  I managed to remember where I put my tests and have dug them out although I really hope they won't be needed and it feels odd to be waiting to see if I start feeling unwell.

Yesterday was a good day, despite the teeming rain at times.  People were a bit slow coming to group, because of the rain I am guessing, but it ended up its usual lively self with plenty of chuckles along the way.  I maintained (more about that in t'other blog) but I was also Slimmer of the Month which was really very nice.

The rest of the day passed pretty much as planned.  The cleaners came, did their magic and left again.  And that, really was the highlight of the day.  

As already mentioned, I have done an early morning shop.  I usually take a route out nd back into town rather than through it;  I think it's perhaps a bit further but it's a much nicer drive and I topped up with petrol for a month or two on the way.  I merrily headed off to Writtle only to be stopped by a sign that said 'Road Ahead Closed', as if it wasn't obvious.  It does flood around there anyway but this was pretty significant and I couldn't even turn right down Cow Watering Lane because there was way too much cow-watering for comfort.  Really, the sign should have also been at the turn off roundabout as quite a lot of us were getting caught out.

I suspect that's going to be the most excitement I shall get over the weekend really.  I have washing, etc, to get on with, there's always something to tidy up and I have reading, knitting, crochet and telly.  I really cannot complain, can I?

Have a lovely day, everyone, stay warm, safe and dry!  :-)  xx