Syliva, I am so very sorry for your loss, I know how it feels, my husband passed away in October and I miss him so much, I too wish they could let us know they are ok.  There are lots of people on here going through the same terrible time who will offer support.  Sending love to you Debbie xxxxxx

Hi debbie, how are you havnt heard off you in a while i feel ok at the moment health wise ,got to go the hospital next month  to see about my breathing me and the kids just having a quite xmas dinner we will go to the crem  to put flowers on my parents grave ,we will put some flowers in a vase for my hubby ,it is my hubbys birthday on the 27 dec  might go for a walk weather permiting  to a place called spike island my hubby used to like watching the mersey from there .  Take care  have a peaceful xmas  will be thinking of you  Syl x

Hi Syl,

Hope you managing okay and that you and George are still enjoying the exercise slots we are allowed.  I did not go out over the weekend but exercised indoors with various on line tutorials which have now become a regular feature of my daily routine as well as the live links I have three times a week with the gym I normally go to.

Thank goodness we have had reasonable Spring weather (though it is wet here today) and I can get into the garden.  Feel very sorry for those who do not have outside space just now.  Over the weekend I had face time with both children/grandchildren at the same time so that was lovely and they are juggling work from  home/childcare for my son and daughter in law.  My daughter is still doing her shifts at the school for the key workers (lunch breaks and deep cleaning) though my son in law is now at home as the place he works closed after they could not get the s upplies they needed to continue to repair cars (he works in the assessment/quotes office).  

With the rain here I have just got back from a quick walk around the  block so that I could post a couple of birthday cards and now going to have a cuppa before joining in with the gym class and probable group chat afterwards.  Certainly helps to be able to chat with friends/family to get through each day as best we can.  I had never really gone on You Tube before but now they are streaming plays/musicals and ballet  and am noting down times so can plan watching at various points during the week.  It is an added bonus that this is free to view so decided to make a note of what I would save if I had actually gone in person to see such shows.  There will be a bit treat awaiting once we are through the other side of this.  

Stay safe and take care and what a godsend that you have family who can run errands for you.  I am on our road's volunteer telephone list should our vulnerable/elderly residents need anything; I can pick it up for them whilst using my exercise slot.  Best regards.  Jules x

Hi Jules, does seem weird at the moment with everything that is going on and everyone doing all sorts on line , was looking at something you can do on line to beat stress,bit weird not sure if it works or not.the weather has been lovely here fora good few days now so George has been getting his walks it's nice to be able to get out in the sunshine,seems funny that there's hardly any cars on the road and not many people knocking about,it's nice that you can keep up with the grandchildren on face time,I know my neighbours are doing the same with there grandchildren. have been out in the garden this week just mowing the lawn and tideing up ,everyone round me are doing lawns or jet washing there paths lol .my daughter finishes today but she will be payed 80 per sent of her income ,but my son is still working at the moment ,it's going to be funny this weekend with it being Easter not being able to go out,I just hope the public behave and do as there told as it makes things  things worse for the rest of us especially when they have forecast. nice weather one of my neighbours has been to the local Tesco and got me the local guardian,chat , and what's on T V so will sit and have a read of them later have a lovely Easter even though it will be a bit different this year stay safe   regards Syl x

Happy Easter Syl,  will chat again soon.  Jules xx

Hi Syl,

Well a very strange Easter Bank Holiday weekend which came and went pretty much like any other day to be honest.  Very grateful for the weather and being able to take my exercise each day (trying different routes locally to rings the changes haha. Have been logging my walks on my phone camera and then post on my social media page so others not quite so lucky amongst my friends and family get a change of view from their four walls. Spent a good deal of time in the garden and feel so lucky to have one and that the weather has so far been very kind to us.  Had offers from neighbours and my daughter in law to leave shopping outside for me but so far have been able to go myself as allowed to do essential shopping. If I need to top up it is only a 10min walk to the local shop so I fit that in at the end of my walk.

I think I have now got a routine going for this new normal and usually do my walk after breakfast as am always up early and it is very quiet so social distancing no problem.  Looks as though it will go on for a while longer yet but hopefully it is helping the NHS to cope.  So sad reading of all those who have passed prematurely due to Covid19.

Stay safe and hope your hospital appointment gets to go ahead as planned.  Take care.  Jules

Hi Jules, a lovely Friday morning here tried to e mail yesterday but couldn't get on the web site, not much happening here at the moment with not going out I did sneak out this morning just to take. the car for a run as I don't want the battery going flat ,while I was out I went to the hole in the wall to draw some money out .glad you can still go out even if its limited,at least you can go out to do a shop,I would love to go the the supermarket,or jump on a bus and go to M&S or go in Costa for a cappuccino simple things that we all take for granted, my hospital appointment was cancelled to a phone one which I had yesterday ,everything ok with my blood tests so everything good for now lol,I am doing my lawn later and taking George out as it has forecast rain late afternoon and tomorrow,it is awful listening to the news all the people dying not just here but all over the world,not being able to say goodbye and just close family at the funeral must be so sad for them that have to grieve on there own. let's hope things get better as the weeks go on stay safe regards syl x

Hi Syl,

Glad you were able to give the car a little run out.  I don't drive and have not been on public transport since I was last in work (19 March) and with the lockdown continuing suspect it will be a while longer yet.  It is strange watching the buses go by with only one or two people on board.  I feel very lucky to be able to go for a walk every day(it varies between 2 and 7 miles depending on what route I decide on) and the weather has been amazingly kind.  Did a fortnightly shop this morning as my daily exercise  but am still doing online gym classes spread throughout the day/week which helps pass the time when not outside in the garden.  Have certainly been lucky with the weather and enjoy reading outside when the wind drops.  Have re-done three flower beds and put up an archway towards the garage at the end of the garden to make a bit of a feature once I can get to a garden centre to buy plants.

Am spending a lot of time watching the birds which I find very relaxing and have just had delivered a new ground level water feature so am hoping to see who uses it ha ha.  

Had a lovely surprise yesterday when received a text from my son saying he had a special delivery.  I asked him what it was and he told me to open the front door!  He was parked up opposite and had left me some home made cookies made by my grand-daughter with the help of her Mum and a lock of hair from my little grandson's first( home) haircut. We had a social distancing chat and it was so nice to have a bit of a catch up rather than just texting.

I  have now had the BT sort out my internet/phone line which kept dropping out.  They have replaced all the cabling outside and re-set everything so fingers crossed all will be much better and I can get back to having uninterrupted face time with the family.

I must admit I did not think I would be spending the build up to retirement  on unpaid leave for two months.  Still hope to stay healthy and safe and then get out and about a bit more once things start to improve again.

Hope you and the children are keeping ok.  Take good care and stay safe.  Jules

Hi Jules, I to think it strange when I'm taking George out the roads are quite empty and hardly any body on the buses that pass buy, nothing has changed much from last week, the weather is still lovely I to have been in the garden,I had a lovely surprise last week I received a food parcel from the local parish council, there was all sorts in it even a reading book and a puzzle book ,I'm not sure where they got my name from ,but they delivered to quite a few  people where I live.it is nice to chat to family even if it is from a distance,must be awful not having family and friends  especially if your on your own and can't even go out,it doesn't sound as if we're going to come out of lock down for a while,I get fed up not being able to go out I'm sure it's worse for some at least we have a garden and family to talk to, glad your internet ok now ,my tablet was playing up the other day but it went ok after a few goes of fiddling with it one of my friends from my friendship group  rang me with the sad news one of our members had passed away with the virus,both her and her husband were in hospital he survived and out of hospital now so sad none of us could go the funeral either she was a lovely lady don't know how we will feel when we all meet up again.another nice weekend weather wise but no where to go stay safe regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Well half way through another lockdown week and apart from one day have managed my daily exercise slot so still keeping relatively fit.  Whilst the weather was warm and sunny made the most of the garden too and have been enjoying watching the birds feed both from nature and the feeders.  The robin is popping into the kitchen most days now (a little bowl set up in the dry ha ha) and so the patio door always open when I am home and think it is getting used to being photographed.  The flowers are beginning to bloom nicely in both front and back gardens and have a really good display of lily of the valley this year.

Have had a week with lots of phone calls instead of messaging and so nice to hear everyone's voices for a change.  My daughter and family have used their exercise slot over the weekend to do a lot of work at the allotments and my son and daughter in law still working from home and enjoying time with the little ones whilst doing a bit of 'nursery' work with my grand-daughter. 

I officially retire at the end of next week and  now have a good routine going day to day which has been a great help.  With the rain returning yesterday (my goodness the garden welcomed it) and showery again today I have still gone out but the walks mainly along streets rather than the woods/parks.  Managed a short 3 mile street stroll this morning in the sunshine and then uploaded the route as usual onto my social network page.  My friends who are isolating completely at home appear to be enjoying my views (only taken on my phone as does not feel right to take my big camera at the moment).   Hope you and your family are staying safe and well.  Hopefully have attached a picture of my little visitor below.  Take good care.  Jules

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Lovely photo of the little robin Jules I have 2 that come in the garden but there not as friendly as yours ,had George out this afternoon took him out a little earlier as it forecast rain it did rain but not for long now the sun is out.it is supposed to be nice tomorrow so will spend a bit of time in the garden its awful not going out I miss going shopping and jumping on the bus to go into town,but if it means we can get out of lockdown sooner then it has to be done,even though some people are still going out when they shouldn't .are you looking forward to retirement ?must be funny retiring when most people are in lockdown and we are restricted to what we can do, have you booked any holidays for this year? I wasn't going any where this year,didn't feel like it but my friend has booked a coach trip for July not sure if she will go now if the company cancel at least she will get her money back . my daughter is doing a Sunday dinner for me and my son she will drop mine off then go round to drop my son's off it will be nice to have a Sunday dinner as I haven't had one for a while ,stay safe  regards syl x

Hi Syl,

Have definitely been grateful for decent weather on the whole.  Even if I do not get out for a walk I can enjoy the garden.  Beautiful again here today and have managed to do my now fortnightly supermarket shop. Still seems strange not using public transport and seeing them pass by with only one or two on board.  

I had a holiday booked with my daughter and family for Easter but obviously not taken.  We were hoping to enjoy a little self catering break during the school holidays in Lincolnshire.  They are currently in the process of trying to get money back.  I have  not seen them since my last visit to them in mid February but keeping in touch via WhatsApp and the occasional Zoom face time. Son and daughter in law still working from home and looking after two under fives.  My grand-daughter's 4th birthday at the end of the month so will just have to wait to see if it is via Face-time or we can actually be out and about a bit more by then. 

My main holiday booked last November is next month but very much doubt it will go ahead. When and if cancelled then another refund to sort out (I had a week to Lake Como arranged).  Still if the lockdown works and we are ok when it is eased/ended then I shall be grateful to catch up with family and friends.

I cook myself a roast most Sundays and then have several other meals out of the leftovers during the week.  Managed my longest walk ever on Saturday (10 miles) and then yesterday did some soup making and generally relaxed.

Today it was was back to the online gym sessions which are Mon to Fri at 11 a.m. and I am also doing a walk at home exercise programme via YouTube in the afternoons.  I am finding it helpful to have that to focus on and think this will be my new 'retirement' routine.  Nothing heard from my company but this Friday should theoretically be my last day (though I have been unpaid for 6 weeks anyway) so hopefully the necessary paperwork will come through the post.  When lockdown lifted I will go in and say my goodbyes properly but am really looking forward to being able to please myself on what I can do and when I can do it.  For now I am using my camera to record my walking memories and how the garden is changing and have joined a few on line groups as well as reading more than I had been doing.

Hope you enjoyed your Sunday dinner.  Take care and stay safe.  Jules x

Hi Syl,

Have definitely been grateful for decent weather on the whole.  Even if I do not get out for a walk I can enjoy the garden.  Beautiful again here today and have managed to do my now fortnightly supermarket shop. Still seems strange not using public transport and seeing them pass by with only one or two on board.  

I had a holiday booked with my daughter and family for Easter but obviously not taken.  We were hoping to enjoy a little self catering break during the school holidays in Lincolnshire.  They are currently in the process of trying to get money back.  I have  not seen them since my last visit to them in mid February but keeping in touch via WhatsApp and the occasional Zoom face time. Son and daughter in law still working from home and looking after two under fives.  My grand-daughter's 4th birthday at the end of the month so will just have to wait to see if it is via Face-time or we can actually be out and about a bit more by then. 

My main holiday booked last November is next month but very much doubt it will go ahead. When and if cancelled then another refund to sort out (I had a week to Lake Como arranged).  Still if the lockdown works and we are ok when it is eased/ended then I shall be grateful to catch up with family and friends.

I cook myself a roast most Sundays and then have several other meals out of the leftovers during the week.  Managed my longest walk ever on Saturday (10 miles) and then yesterday did some soup making and generally relaxed.

Today it was was back to the online gym sessions which are Mon to Fri at 11 a.m. and I am also doing a walk at home exercise programme via YouTube in the afternoons.  I am finding it helpful to have that to focus on and think this will be my new 'retirement' routine.  Nothing heard from my company but this Friday should theoretically be my last day (though I have been unpaid for 6 weeks anyway) so hopefully the necessary paperwork will come through the post.  When lockdown lifted I will go in and say my goodbyes properly but am really looking forward to being able to please myself on what I can do and when I can do it.  For now I am using my camera to record my walking memories and how the garden is changing and have joined a few on line groups as well as reading more than I had been doing.

Hope you enjoyed your Sunday dinner.  Take care and stay safe.  Jules x

Hi Jules, I enjoyed my Sunday dinner my son went to pick them up then dropped mine off think I'm doing my own this weekend glad you're keeping in touch with family via whatsapp and zoom ( never heard of that) I'm not on Facebook but I'm on Twitter,nice to know you're keeping up with your exercises,I'm afraid I'm not doing anything apart from talking George out for his daily walk I am taking him out at weekend as well which I don't usually do,I am eating more chocolate but I don't think that is such a good idea but it cheers me up a bit lol .weather been lovely again all week  tomorrow V E day the crescent I live in are having a street party social distancing of course most of the houses are decorated with union jacks every one is having sandwiches in there gardens and we are having music one of the neighbours has got a loud speaker  so we can all hear it,and maybe we can all have a dance,we are having a raffle and a game of bingo (not sure how it is all going to work)will have to wait and see it's forecast nice weather so it should be a fun afternoon. don't think anybody knows what is going to happen with holidays  this year my daughter was going to Rome this month that's been cancelled,she is supposed to be going Poland in July for a wedding not sure if that's going to happen now will have to wait and see what happens.I had a phone call off the hospital in stead of going in it was results for my MRI scan everything was fine  no problems they will send for me in a few month just to check my hearing and see if my tinnitus is ok good news for once have a nice week keep up with the exercises lol stay safe Syl x

Hi Syl,

Glad you enjoyed the meal dropped of by your son.  Will have made a change not having to cook.  We still have local takeaways/restaurants doing home deliveries but I have not bothered and my cooking routine is pretty much unchanged.  Will be nice one day to be able to meet with family and friends for a coffee but think it will be some time yet. Am keeping in regular contact with friends and family and phone calls definitely worth their weight in gold.  Zoom is a form of video conferencing (face time via laptop/tablet or phone despending on  your technology).  My son sends me a link and invites me and other family members to join and then we can all see each other and chat .  Lovely to see the family this way but we only do it occasionally as my family are still all working as well as home schooling.  OF course I h ave plenty of free time now to go walking locally and most days manage between 3 and 10 miles so have been grateful for the dry weather.  I go straight after an early breakfast most days and then back home for a break before my daily live gym session (through social networking site). Glad to have a good routine going as it seems this will be the way of life for a good few weeks.

Staying healthy is the biggest aim  and so far so good for me and the extended family. My aunt who will be 90 next month is doing okay too and her neighbours check on her regularly.  She lives in Cambridgeshire so too far away for me to  be any real help but we are chatting several times a week.  She is more frustrated that she cannot go out and do her own thing so is having to make do with improving her garden space and is still able to mow all three lawns as well as look after most of the gardening.  She says she paces herself!!

Hope you are still enjoying taking George out and keeping okay.  Take care. Jules x

Hi Jules, glad your keeping up with family and friends, it's nice to be able to talk with them and see them as well me and the kids have video links so we can see one another as well, I rang the doctors Monday have had a pain in my left leg for a couple of weeks and my foot keeps going numb or pins and needles I have been taking pain killers which seems to ease it then I stop taking them the pain comes back ,he seems to think it's  wear and tear on my joints ,my daughter is going to boots today to pick some tablets for me will have to see how I get on with them, the weather is lovely here again taking George out  every day think I'm enjoying it more than George at the moment lol. the street party we had was great we had stand up bingo a raffle  a quiz the kids got dressed up we had  the best decorated house which my next door neighbours won ,it was a really nice day while we were having our sandwiches some of the neighbours put a loud speaker in the middle of the green  so we had music one of our older residents sang a couple of the war. songs it was a really lovely day some stayed out till late singing think we might have a nother one when were all free again ( when ever that is ) it's supposed to be a nice weekend again all the lovely weather  we have had  some can go out now not sure  it's a good idea think it's to soon   only time will tell .take care stay safe regards syl x

Hi Syl, 

Well, almost half way through yet another week of strange times and life certainly feels pretty routine now. Again enjoying all my walks and photography and now that the birds are having their new offspring quite a lot of amusement to be had watching them in the garden.  

I had a lovely surprise on Sunday as my daughter and family took a ride (first use of the car for some considerable time) and popped down.  They bought their camping chairs and set up in my front garden having bought all their own refreshments.  I sat on my front door step and enjoyed an hour of social distancing. A boost for us all.  Unable to do the same with my son and family as my younger grandchildren just wont understand that they can have 'no contact' so they continue to be isolated but in touch my phone/messaging.  My children are all lucky in that their work continues and soon the older two grandchildren will be back at school whereas at the moment they only go when my daughter is working her shifts.

Fingers crossed it wont be too much longer before we can begin easing a bit more out of lockdown and enjoy some social times with our friends and family.  I have got face coverings ready for when I can return to travelling on public transport again......what a novelty that will be ha ha.

Stay safe and well and enjoying the lovely weather for as long as it lasts.  I am about to mow the lawn before it gets too hot as my neighbours already outside so wont be disturbing their sleep.  Have a wonderful display of red and white poppies this year and the bees nest occupants are buzzing happily around them already.  Needless to say the garden will welcome the rain when it comes.

Take care.  Jules x

Hi Jules, glad your keeping up with family especially your daughter making a surprise visit and you could sit with them and talk together, I haven't any proper visits with my kids they only drop food off talk for a few minutes then there gone, the weather has changed a bit this week ,had some really strong winds today managed to take George out today but I had to cut his walk short has I couldn't get my breath , the lock down has eased a bit still think we have a long way to go before we get back to anything like normal ,I will be last out of lockdown with my COPD it drives me mad sometimes not going out, don't know if people will cope if we have to isolate for a long time . my leg is still causing problems hope I don't have to ring the doctor again I finish my tablets next week .my daughter is doing a dinner this week there taking it in turn to fetch me meals on wheels LOL. I haven't cooked my self a Sunday dinner since hubby died. the weather has changed a bit here now it's supposed to rain here Saturday dull Sunday then sunshine for the rest of the week.enjoy the bank holiday  stay safe regards syl x

Hi Syl

Had a good bank holiday weekend. Several walks, face time for 40mins with my son and family and also met up with a friend who I used to work with for a 'socially distanced' chat whilst we walked and then sat at opposite ends of the park bench.  Makes a big difference being able to chat in person for a change rather than on the phone/text.

Did have some high winds and a couple of drops of rain (blink and you missed them) and now back to high temperatures and lots of sunshine.  You must be relieved to have your garden space whilst you are having to isolate.  I feel very lucky to still be able to be out and about and now can go out more than once a day if needed.  Still doing most of my exercise classes via live online links and have been very grateful for social media in recent weeks as helps keep family and friends well connected.

Hope your leg is feeling better as sounds that you may need to contact GP again when the tablets run out if no improvement.  

My children live too far away to provide a food delivery service so just as well I can make do for myself.  Will enjoy a roast dinner with them when we can be together again.

Have re-scheduled my summer break for September but will take a refund (as offered) if still unable to travel abroad by then.les

Am having a get together tomorrow in a close friend's front garden so something to look forward to.

Take good care and hopefully we will see a bit more easing of lockdown for everyone in the coming weeks. Stay safe.  Jules x

Hi Jules,glad your ok and keeping up with family,and enjoying some time keeping up with friends even if it is on a park bench, I have been to my daughter's this afternoon ( Friday) we sat in the garden and had sandwiches and scones which she made, the weather is hot at the moment had George out  but take him a bout 11 as its to hot after dinner.we have had hardly any rain now for months the gardens are bone dry I water my plants every other day I haven't got that many to water as I haven't been to the garden centre sat out side on Thursday with my friend we had a coffee and sat 6 foot apart but it was nice to have a natter , I'm afraid my leg is no better it was that painful last Sunday I was going to ring for a ambulance, the pain passed after about 10 minutes,so I rang 111 told them all my symptoms said it could be sciatica I have to take one tablet at night ,it's not as bad but it still doesn't feel right, I will the doctors Monday  and see what he says to be honest Jules I'm getting fed up with it all .my tv box has broke as well my son is coming tomorrow to see if he can fix it  take care  enjoy the sunshine regards syl x

Hi Syl,

Hope your visit to the docs today will help you get things sorted out.  Sounds as though the various ailments along with lockdown are getting you down somewhat.  Still it is good that you can get out with George before the heat gets too much for you both.

I too have caught up with a couple of friends with the usual social distancing in place. Tomorrow I will venture into town for the first time since lockdown.  Having finally got my P45 through in the post I am going into my ex workplace to clear my locker and hand in security bits and bobs.  They have not contacted me but I  just want to get the loose ends tied up so I can get on with enjoying retirement.  

My garden is very dry too though there has been a mention of a break from the heat by Wednesday so fingers crossed we see a little of the wet stuff .  Lawn is brown already and it is only just June!. I have not gone to the garden centre as do not class that as essential shopping yet,  Did my fortnightly supermarket shop this morning and it was lovely and quiet and no problems at all.  Hopefully it will not be too much longer before you may be able to go and do a bit more outside as I heard yesterday that they have now lifted the lockdown a little for those who have been shielding.  The lady I will see later this week falls into that category so we will have a cuppa at a distance or maybe a small stroll around the block whichever she prefers.

Hope your son managed to fix the tv box for you and that you will soon be feeling somewhat better. Take care.  Jules x

Hi Jules ,having trouble with my tablet so thought I would e mail you in case it breaks altogether my son has had a look at it  he said if it goes off again I might need a new one ,rang the Dr's again he seems to think it is sciatica  ,on more pain killers he said if it doesn't go he will send me for a scan it isn't as bad  as it was so maybe it will  ease a bit now I hope so ,the weather has broke now had rain now for a few days ,it is supposed to rain all weekend at least the garden will get a good soak.my son fixed my box it needed a new part so  he ordered it from amazon and he did it the following day. glad you have retired fully now did you get any presents from your work colleagues ? I have managed to take George out for his daily walk but not sure about the weekend as it has forecast rain all weekend ,my daughter doing a Sunday dinner this week  so that is something to look forward to there is more shops opening next week but everyone that goes on public transport has got to wear a mask now,I don't think I will be going  out to the shops for a while even though I would love to and hair dresses not opening till beginning of July my hair is desperate for a cut I have a Mobil  hair dresser that comes to mine she has done my hair for years ,she is hoping to  start again  at the end of June. enjoy your weekend stay safe  regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Hope the extra pain relief has been helping.  Still predominantly dry here so the walks continue and have been enjoying time in the garden.  Apparently due to be wet from tomorrow so will have to take the brolly but continue with exercise.  

Glad your son was able to fix your box and lets home your tablet lasts a bit longer.  I mainly use a laptop and prefer full size keyboard (can't take the secretary out of me ha ha).  The tablet has hardly been used since I upgraded my phone at the beginning of the year.

As I retired during lockdown no leaving do and no 'good wishes' or gifts either.  Out of sight, out of mind.  Maybe once the new normal comes along a few of us will go for a meal who knows!!

My aunt turned 90 on Monday so lots of flowers/gifts sent and of course family phone calls.  She had been into her nearest big town on the bus last week and was the only passenger.  I have only worn a mask once so far and that was when I took my things back to work and had to use public transport.  No big deal. With the local shops all geared up for socials distancing thankfully no worries with going there. Went to the garden centre yesterday and got a few bedding plants and some seeds.  Have bulbs and water plants coming via Amazon in the next couple of weeks.  Strange to think I should have been going to Italy next week but will hopefully enjoy it when I get the chance to go and still something to look forward to.

Went to lunch with a couple of friends out in their back garden today and was so nice to have some social interaction and did a couple of online exercise classes plus 'walk a mile' at home when I go back.  Now putting my feet up after dinner and looking forward to Springwatch at 8.  Take care of yourself.  Jules x