Shrove Tuesday

Pancake Day!! Gosh, when I was a young ‘un, I used to get very excited when it was time for pancakes. What a treat they were. And still a treat today – except I wasn’t quite so excited. They were still delicious though.

We were not up very early today, given that there was nothing planned for the day. John brought me a cuppa in bed, for which I am always grateful, and I lazed on until about ten o’clock.

We went for a walk this morning, round Lavender Hall Park, taking the long way back. John was keen to do as much mileage as he could, being the first day of his ’30 miles in March’ walk, to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust. His idea being, that if he wasn’t able to do sufficient mileage tomorrow at least he’s got some extra in the bank. I have offered to act as walking proxy, if necessary. Fingers crossed he stays fit for the whole of the month, although I have noticed he’s coughing well this evening…..

Once home, we grabbed a bite to eat and John set on with more jobs – mending the runner in the chest of drawers in our bedroom, for one thing. The darned thing had worn loose and finally dropped out last week. Anyway, amazingly, considering it’s such a fiddly job, he managed it. Marvellous.

Meanwhile, I sat on my backside and had a gentle afternoon sourcing quiz questions ready for tomorrow evening. I have gone from preparing the quiz in trepidation in case it’s rubbish, to quite enjoying doing the research. It’s only taken me a year……

This evening, John stayed home and watched some TV while I toddled off to my Bible Study group. I had a very good time among an excellent group of people and came home with lots of food for thought.

And for the next 40 days? Am I going to be giving anything up for Lent? I don’t think so. Currently, anything extra feels a touch too much – but I might manage a few random acts of kindness. Hope so, anyway.

Take care everyone. God bless.

The latest government data regarding the COVID situation is as follows: 231,973 people have tested positive in the last 7 days for the virus; 741 people have died in the last 7 days; and 7,709 people have been admitted to hospital. All the figures are showing a downward trend, so I am keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way despite the lifting of the restrictions.

In the meantime, however, I offer my ‘get well’ wishes and love to all those of my acquaintance who have been recently and unexpectedly diagnosed with COVID. Hope the infection isn’t too horrible and doesn’t last too long.