Gardening

We are spending much more time than usual pottering about in our backyard. Our son, the firefighter, and lifeline to grocery supplies, has brought us pots of flowers to brighten up our lives.

Shielding is a pain, but sensible given the risks. Tootling about on bikes is now acceptable. The 2 metre/1 metre debate for social distancing seems to be part of the general mood. Everyone is fed up with isolation, some are scared of another peak if we encourage congregating and most of us just don’t know what’s safe.

Long hair is doing barbers and hairdressers a favour. The rush to get the Barnet sorted will be a stampede. Some have had a go at diy, others have trusted partners to wield scissors around their scalps, and some eejits have taken flights to Sweden.

Watering has become part of the daily routine. I must do something to shield the strawberries…netting.