Busy Monday

Having had a very leisurely weekend, it was time to look forward to a busy day.

First of all, I toddled over to Corley to get Rio groomed. I had had a panic last week when I contacted my regular groomer and she said she had given up her business. It had taken me a long time to find her many years ago, so I expected a similar hunt. However, luckily I found two quite quickly, and the one in Corley came up trumps. Good grooming at a reasonable price. Result – thank you very much.

Once home, I decided to clear the inside of the car and take it to the new hand car wash just on the outskirts of the village. The business is under new management and really, they did an absolutely brilliant job. I was thrilled to have a clean car after all the winter grime. And again, it was very reasonably priced.

A quick cuppa and a bit of a tidy round before Harriet called in. “Come in,” I cried. “Come in!” When they moved house they borrowed our plentiful supply of suitcases, so she was returning them. Well, it was lovely. Harriet came in, had a cup of tea and then stayed for a sandwich and another cuppa. All very relaxed and enjoyable. And, not only that, but she brought me a lovely arrangement in a vase for the lounge. Looks fab.

I shot off after lunch to visit Mum – another activity that turned out splendidly. Mum was on top form. She was in the lounge when I arrived so one of the carers fetched her. Well, she fairly trotted down the corridor to meet me, as fast as you like, grinning all over her face. Honestly, she looks very, very well and is as happy as a sand-boy. Contented with her surroundings, telling me that “there are some lovely people here” and that she wants for nothing. The carer told me that Mum had really settled in well. Long may it last.

I thought the restrictions meant that after an hour I would have to leave. However, it transpired that I could stay on a bit, so I did. Mum was delighted that she had a long visit, although she was sorry that I had to go in the end. But it was all spot on.

This evening, we have rested after our evening meal – John with his eyes closed, and me watching a bit of TV. But we have both decided that an early night is called for, so we’ll be getting our cocoa shortly. Not sure why we both feel so tired. I think it’s always the way, isn’t it? Once you relax, like we did over the weekend, you find that, actually, your reserves are low and it takes a while to pick up.

I am pleased that we can now meet indoors. The weather is so blooming awful that it’s no pleasure to be considering meeting out in the garden with the rain continually pouring down. There’s more to come this week apparently- no let up yet. Grr….

On the COVID front the figures are about the same – 1,979 peopled infected in the last 24 hours, 5 having died with the virus in the community and 3 in hospitals.

Continue to be cautious everyone, but enjoy your new freedom! God bless.