An Outing

To cheer ourselves up we took a day trip today. Where could we go that was safe enough? What could we do? What would we enjoy together?

In the end, I plumped on a visit to the Silverstone Interactive Museum. A big, airy place; unlikely to be too busy; and, according to the website, pretty hot on keeping the venue COVID-safe.

I woke John at eight o’clock to give him a two-hour window to prepare himself for going out and to get himself ready. There’s a lot to do…… so many pills to take, so many inhalers, so much stuff to do…….. and in the meantime, I prepped a flask of hot tea and a picnic lunch to take with us.

Our slot was 11.30, so we had plenty of time to get there and we had a leisurely drive down the M40. The sun was shining brilliantly in an attempt to remind us that winter doesn’t stay for ever, but it would insist on shining right into our eyes and I was obliged to put on my sunglasses.

We had been in the museum for about fifteen minutes, and we were watching a TV display about something or other and I thought that the visuals were particularly poor. Not very bright at all. Oh…… would you believe it? I still had my sunglasses on. Silly me.

We thoroughly enjoyed the displays and took our time looking at everything. John was grateful for bench seating every so often to take the weight off. He even found a chair in the ‘cinema’ area where everyone else had to stand. Lucky boy.

On the way out, we spied a motorcycle at an angle to show just what it’s like when cornering at Silverstone. As it was an interactive museum of course, it meant that you could get on it – so I did. Barry Sheen, eat your heart out. (Yes, yes, I know, if you are under 50 you have no idea who Barry Sheen is…..)

Dismounting the bike was another matter, of course…….but it made me (and John) laugh….

We sat in the car after our visit and ate our picnic. It was lovely – the sun was still shining and we had delicious food to eat. Really enjoyed ourselves. Hoping the uplift in mood lasts.

Numbers: 70,924 positive cases of COVID today; 88 reported deaths and 2,423 people admitted to hospital.

In other news, Mum is better. The member of staff I spoke to seemed to suggest that she was trotting about the care home quite happily again, accessing all areas and back in her own room. No visiting yet. The home has to be ten days clear of a COVID case before that’s allowed. Next week, maybe.

My friend Tim, however, is back in hospital – so prayers or positive thoughts would be most appreciated for him and his family. Tough times, as I know all too well, and any support is welcomed.

Take care everyone. God bless.