95 days in isolation/lockdown.

The news over the last few days has been dominated by the riots in the UK and the USA. A great excuse for the anarchists and far right to infiltrate and create problems for the causes thay are saying the support. They have done the same with Brexit and other major peaceful protests over the years. But we all know who they are and they will not divide the good people of this world who observe the rules, help their neighbours without expecting a reward or even thanks. The NHS is the prime example.

There is a sort of middle ground of people who do what they like despite the dangers to themselves and others. I cite as examples those who queue from 7am for knickers from Primark and who may go on road trips to Barnard Castle. This proves to me that intellegence does not translate as common sense. Although the Covid 19 deaths continue to fall, I shall look closely at the figures in 2/3 weeks time to see if the current “freedoms” will result in a second wave in the number of infections and deaths. I don’t want to say that I told you so or that it serves them right because it would not necessarily be those who spread rhe virus who will succumb to it.

My 1000 piece jigsaw of New York is two thirds complete. I had a bit of a scare when the last piece of the Hudson River was not to be found. This morning however, I found it in the leg mechanism of the kitchen table. Just the sky left to do. This is what counts as excitement nowadays.

David and the kids came on Sunday which was a lovely day and we all sat in the back garden, observing social distancing, of course. I wish we had a bigger garden to have a kick around but David is always taking them to the local parks and are getting lots of excercise and are also doing all their homework. They are great kids. We have had good long WhatsApp calls with Sally and Jim who are keeping themselves busy and of course are occupied with the kittens who are coming on a treat.

Our hanging baskets are looking great now and the weekly feeding with “Miracle Grow” seems to be working. So much so that our neighbours have commented on them. S & S next door, are expecting their first child in 3 months time. They are a really nice couple and we have found that all those who live around us are the same and we have had three offers of help to do shopping etc. We didn’t need it but it is nice to know that good people are around if we need them.

The tv and radio is full of warnings of how to deal with scammers who are “riding the wave” of vulnerability caused by the Corona Virus. For some reason, thankfully, we have not been caught out by any scammers despite a couple of attempts, including the usual emails from Nigerian princes or senior poititians or ambassadors. We should be even more on our guard though, for that very reason.

Went to see mum this morning and took bread and kitchen roll which are running out. Took a photo album of black and white photos and it kept her very amused for 45 minutes. She still remembers everyone, even the most recent pictures of them.

Had Jenny’s cornish pasties for lunch. Really delicious.

Watching alot of Test Cricket and International football at the moment. It’s amazing how the excitement comes back. I remember every minute of the 1966 World Cup Final, watching it with Tez Tindle, Wally Walford and Nelly Norton. We got drunk on cider and staggered through Anlaby singing. A bobby on a bike stopped us and said we should go back home, have coffee and toast and maybe have a sleep. We did just that at our house without the coffee and then settled down to watch the whole game again. With more cider Parents and sisters were in Germany and I had just started going out with Jenny. What a day. I still have contact with my old school chum Maurice (Nellie) Norton.

UK deaths Saturday 13th June  181

UK deaths Sunday 14th June       36

UK deaths Monday 15th June      38

UK deaths Tuesday 16th June    233