After our shenanigans yesterday, we had a quiet day today. George and Sue stayed over as planned, with George apparently having slept well, despite the very large swelling on his ankle.
Regrettably, it was impossible to walk on the ankle, so I was very grateful to George for dusting my floor with his hands and knees every time he moved around the house.
We had a very leisurely morning, sitting around the breakfast table, having consumed a full English Breakfast, nattering away until mid-day. Fabulous. This is what retirement is all about. The only fly in the ointment though, was the fact that Dave and Chris were not with us. Next time….
We put the world to rights very adequately before we started thinking about going to collect George and Sue’s car, which we had abandoned at the boatyard yesterday. “Hmmm… what shall we do?” we mused. “Shall we, all four of us, go over to Bidford and pick up the car?” I looked at John and his exhausted face; then looked at George with his gammy foot. “No,” I said decisively, “I think it’d be better if Sue and I go. You boys rest up on the sofas.” The menfolk agreed – almost with a sigh of relief – both of them recognising that, actually, a sit on the sofa for an hour, feet up, was just what they needed.
The sun was shining and it was a warm day. I put the roof down on the Eos and Sue and I set off. We had the most marvellous run, there and back, to Bidford. We enjoyed the breeze dancing round us, ruffling our hair, as we drove along; we loved the scenery, which was lush and green; and we marvelled at the dappling effect on the road as the we drove through the archway of trees on some of the roads. Beautiful.
A quick cuppa when we got back and our guests were ready to get on the road home. We were sorry to say goodbye – we had had such a cracking time and thoroughly enjoyed each others’ company.
After they had left, we sat on the sofa and watched some TV. John slept for a while, then woke up, whereupon I dozed for a while, too. We were both tired – it was all that fresh air and exercise yesterday.
This evening it was Quiz Night. Another wonderful evening, which never fails to please. Great questions and a few we definitely didn’t know. I mean, do you know what ‘cynophobia’ is?
On the COVID front, 29,312 people tested positive for the virus today and 119 people died in the community. The hospital figures are a bit more daunting than previously, with 50 people having died on 1 August; 40 on 2nd; and 6 recorded yesterday so far.
The vaccination programme has significantly slowed, but we are at 88.7% of the adult population having had their first dose and 73.2% now fully vaccinated. I was delighted to hear on the news this evening that there is now a plan afoot to vaccinate 16-17 year-olds, too. Good.
Take care everyone. As best you can, keep your calamities small. God bless.