20.22 hrs
It has been suggested, I believe by the person who started this recent tradition, that tonight should be the final Clap for our Carers and N.H.S. personnel. Nevertheless, right on the dot of 8 pm, from nowhere came the sounds of applause, saucepan banging and the wail of sirens. Right on cue, the regulars on our lane appeared on their front drives to demonstrate their support for all those front-line staff who still continue to put their lives at risk.
There is a sense that the crisis is coming to an end, and people are out in droves enjoying the unusually warm and dry weather. I visited the Post Office today, observing the social distancing precautions put in place. I took my red car out for the first time since January 8th when I had filled the fuel tank with diesel. The battery needed to be charged, and this was carried out overnight. I have a gardener who, on his inaugural visit today, spent eight hours manicuring both the front rockery and the back lawn and hedges. I am both delighted and relieved!
It’s 20.43 hrs now. Outside it is a lovely late spring evening which would be most respectable at the height of summer. I shall take a stroll.
Incidentally, I have investigated on Google why I cannot upload pictures which I would dearly love to include with my writings. Yes, there is a rational explanation which right now, is incomprehensible. The change in the website back in February has not improved things!
With all good wishes, David 20.48 hrs.
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