26th 621 days since our first lockdown day November, 2021

614 days since our first lockdown day.

We went to see Mum on her 95th birthday, Angela and Christina were there too.

We went again on the Sunday when all her siblings and their families were there except Andrew and his family as they are in Dubai or somewhere Arabian. It was a lovely afternoon and as far as all the great grandchildren were concerned, they got on like a house on fire even though they had not been together since last Christmas. It was good to see everyone else, who with one or two exceptions, were fit and well and it was good to catch up.

David and kids came for tea on Friday and we did meatballs in bolognese and spaghetti. Nothing was left on any plate and I had made a lot. I was hoping for a snack on the next day but no!! They even had pudding. Good to see.

We went to watch Ronny play football and Ronnie had a great game (3 all) scoring a goal in the “comeback”. Sadly, he badly twisted his knee and had to miss Cricket in the afternoon and swimming in the evening.

On Tuesday we welcomed Andy and Lindy for three days of fun and red wine. On Tuesday we had dinner and red wine and generally caught up with all our news. On Wednesday we had a drive to Flamborough Head which was bracing. The restaurant that was recommended, was closed for renovations but we found a lovely place at Sewerby called “The Old Forge” which was outstanding. Parking was a problem though and although we could park on the road, it was only for one hour and I moved it halfway through the meal. It was the first time I had driven more than 50 feet in four months. It was fine but I wouldn’t fancy a long journey. On Thursday we went to the Cottingham Market and had a very nice lunch at the Duke if Cumberland. The cheesy chips are highly recommended. Yum!!

David’s financial settlement with his ex wife is drawing to a close. It could all so easily have been settled over a year ago but she changed overnight almost, and became awkward about everything resulting in both of them incurring unnecessary huge legal fees and court costs. In the end, apart from a couple of tweaks, they will end up with a value of assets and income of about half of everything. Precisely what had been provisionally agreed nearly a year ago. Stupid woman.

Sadly, earlier this week, Jim’s dear Mum, Olive, passed away after a long illness. Her last days were spent at home and Jim was able to be with her at the end. Sally will be joining him tomorrow. She was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed by all of us.We send our condolences to all family and friends whom we hope to see in due course. We are hoping that Sally and Jim may be able to pop to see us in the next few days.

Today, I let Jenny loose to go into Hull to do some Christmas shopping. She has cleaned my wallet out.

To finish on a more cheery note, Hull City have now won three games on the trot moving out of the bottom three in The Championship.So the Manager misses getting the sack for now.

And now we have our “boat people” trying to get into the UK. Some are dying and the rest don’t seem to be welcome.Have we forgotten that most British are of mixed heritage and I myself am the son of a German refugee? I despair of the final out come.

The news on Covid is not good but it does seem to be settling down and the numbers are getting worse on the continent.Germany and Spain do not be fairing very well and our holiday plans for the near future seem to be doubtful. Still, we can always go to Scotland, which may be “abroad! in the near future.

Our politicians are still playing silly b’s. I cannot be bothered to comment any more. They are all corrupt liars.