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

Glad your hospital visit ran smoothly and not too long to await results from the GP.  I can fully understand your apprehension about venturing too far at the moment for shopping and you can return to your other activities as and when you feel able to once they re-start.  I feel it must be very strange for those who have shielded for so long to be out and about again trying to get some sort of normality back.

As I did not have to shield it has made it a bit easier for me but I do not like wearing the mask at all but know it is for everyone's benefit.  Luckily I have several large supermarkets within 2 mile walk so no need to use public transport very often and my local parade for all essentials needs is just 10mins away so consider myself fortunate.

Last week I did three sessions at the gym so a bit more like my usual routine.  Temperature taken before going in and numbers limited to half what it used to be for now.  You could tell the everyone there was so pleased to be back and it is half an hour of seeing others which is certainly a  bonus.

I did another sleepover at my sons Thurs/Fri and we took the grandchildren to their local playground for around half an hour (no one else in sight!!) before the temperature was too hot.  We then kept them entertained indoors.  For us all it is helpful to be able to have social contact and they expect to continue to work from home at least until mid September when the University Campus is hoping to be fully open and accepting students/workers again.  I will also help that my grand-daughter will start full time school and little Ethan (now 2) is going to nursery three times a week.  The coming week will be quieter as not going to them at all though my son and the kiddies will pop over on Thursday for some play time.  I am catching up with friends on Thursday and Friday for a change.  Probably meeting for a walk and then a coffee outside somewhere local.

I have been out for a couple of hours walking this morning and it is warming up nicely so will probably go out again after lunch.  Looking forward to a place of cold chicken after doing myself a roast yesterday.

I have been busy in the garden taking cuttings and dead-heading the rose and buddlieas - plenty of bees and butterflies and have a vixen and her cub visiting most nights - beautiful but they are just passing through and causing no bother.  Have been getting night videos of them from my new trail camera and it is lovely watching the footage next morning and sharing with my family/friends.

Well, a coffee break is called for so  hope is all well with yourself and the family and it looks like a good week for the weather here again.

Take care and stay safe.  Jules x 

Hi Jules glad your activities are opening up again ,have just rung the doctor for my x-ray results but the phone keeps going dead ,it's a good job it's not a emergency ,I can't understand why the doctor s arnt opening  up as everyone else is .  did you hear the news about WHa Smith axing 15 hundred jobs , another retailer in trouble makes you wonder what the country will be like when the virus is gone if it ever goes away,I don't think we will be free till we get a vaccine,bill who runs the dementia group text me the other day there having a meeting  on the 12 of this month at the centre ,just the volunteer's but I've decided not to go as I would have to go on the bus it's only a small room as well so wouldn't feel safe at the moment,will text him nearer the time to let him know. The weather is lovely today had George out and mowed my back lawn, should have gone over my neibours for coffee but she cancelled as she was taking her grandson out , hopefully I Will be going tomorrow instead how lovely to have all the wild life in your garden especially the Foxes me and hubby used to go to a place near where we live to watch them and we used to take chicken pieces and feed them a lovely experience that I have never for got.think Ian going out for a meal Monday with my son and daughter as it's his birthday,it will just be a local pub where we can sit out side ,it's forecast a nice day so should be ok ( fingers crossed) must be nice to get back to the gym again,don't know when I will be back swimming areobics again or my friend ship group I do miss them I talk to some of them on the phone but it's not the same as talking face to face . have a nice weekend stay safe regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Hope you managed to get hold of your GP eventually and have your X-ray results now.  Whilst I have not needed my GP during lockdown they e-mailed me at the start and explained the process for either having video chat or surgery appointment depending on issues so thankfully have been open throughout for those needing due care. I have not actually been to see my GP for nearly three years now so must be doing something right ha ha.  I do make good use of our local chemist who is a good source of information for general enquiries/treatments.

Has been a lovely week weatherwise though the heat does slow you down a bit.  I heard over the weekend that my Italian trip is off and I will shortly get a call to discuss options.  No doubt same as the last time so maybe it will be third time lucky!!  Was disappointed but not really surprised.  To cheer myself up I booked at day out yesterday and went to the WWF London Wetland Centre and had a beautiful day in peaceful surroundings and watching the birdlife from both inside the 'hides' and during my stroll.  I also decided to walk the mile each way from the underground station at Hammersmith to get there which took me along the River Thames towpath.  35degs by the time I walked back so very pleased to have filled my water bottle.  Got home around 4pm and began to go through all my photographic images so a day very well spent.

Have had a couple of socially distancted walks with friends and a coffee or two plus gym sessions so some sort of normal I suppose.  I am going up to see my daughter this Friday for a couple of days and then she, the boys and the dog will be coming back with me for 5 days (this will be their summer holiday whilst my son in law carries on working).  Will be lovely to have some quality family time as on the Sunday my son an family will come up for the day too making it the best birthday present for me.

Hot again today to limiting myself to the gym, a bit of shopping locally and then a lazy day watching the birds in the garden.  Have had a sparrowhawk coming over three or four times and my night camera is recording how often the vixen and her cub wander through my patch.  Amazing what goes on whilst you sleep!!

Hope you having a good week and that the weekend ahead goes well.  Stay safe and well. Take care. Jules x

Hi Jules how lovely to have all your family together for a few days must be nice to have them all in the same place for chat and a get together.my results have come back order line arthritis in my knee he hasn't said he wants to see me ,but I am still taking the pain killers  he gave me so will see what happens when I have finished them .the weather here has been lovely as well it's been quite humid at times which makes it difficult to sleep at night,I don't sleep well anyway so it's been difficult trying to get some sleep at all .it sounds lovely where you live and so close to the Thames and the nature reserve ,I went for a meal Monday with the kids as it was my son's birthday the meal was lovely it should have cost £73pound but we only paid £43 because of the meal deal that is going on Monday to wednesday.went my friends for coffee Wednesday afternoon  and the garden centre Thursday with my daughter we had a walk round then we had a coffee and cake sat out side which was very nice,I have ventured out a bit more but I still don't fancy getting on a bus just yet we have had a few people admitted to hospital with the virus in the last week so it's a bit of a worry hope we don't end up in lock down like some parts of the country glad the vixen is still visiting your garden ,I have a couple of hedgehogs that I feed everynight it's lovely watching them pottering about not sure what I'm doing at the weekend hope you enjoy time with the family stay safe and well regards Syl  x

Hi Syl,

Fingers crossed that with the results of the xray now known any pain management treatment can ultimately keep things under control and no doubt your GP with monitor how you get on once the current course of painkillers runs out.

Lovely to be able to get out a little more and  I am sure having your children for company at meals out is a bonus.

Spent Friday to Monday at my daughters and then my son and family popped up for a few hours on the Sunday (helping me to celebrate my birthday) .  My daughter, the boys and dog brought me home Monday evening and are staying now till Friday so some quality family time. My eldest grandson (11) cooked us all dinner tonight so feeling pretty spoilt.

So far we have managed to dodge the storms/showers to be able to get out walking every day and another few miles covered today and planned for tomorrow.

Hope you are having a good week and stay safe whatever you managed to do.  Take care.  Jules

Hi Jules, have took all my pain killers now up to now I have had only a bit of pain in my knee so at the moment it isn't to bad and manageable  I will try different things rather than mither the doctor who can only talk to you over the phone any way .   Glad you had a nice birthday with your family  and your grandson cooked  dinner for you what date is your birthday,my birthday is 1september my kids hav organised a few days away for us I don't even know where we're going as it's a surprise,to be honest Jules I told them I didn't want to go ,they got upset so I said I will go but I'm not looking forward to it. have been to my friend's again this week and shopping but still haven't ventured on a bus  yet ,even though where I live the virus is very low with only a few addmited to hospital in the last couple of week also my dementia group starts up again on the 9 September I'm still debating with my self wether to go  or not I know I can't stay in for ever and just go out  local will see how I feel  when the time  comes, weather not to good this week a lot of wind and rain managed to take George out though between the showers  might be going the garden centre with my daughter over the weekend if not weekend will be during the week as she is still furload enjoy your week stay safe regards Syl x

Hi Syl

Not too nice today, very heavy rain first thing and high winds.  Managed to meet friends for a coffee and my gym session but quite glad to get back indoors.

My birthday was the 16th August and felt lucky to be able to spend it with family.  Last week really went very quickly and my daughter, boys and the dog returned home on Friday.  So lovely to spend quality time with them.

I am sure once you are away with your children you will enjoy yourself especially have company again.  Possibly as you have been shielding for so long it will seem strange but hopefully being with them will be the best bit about it and as things begin opening up again you can resume a bit of a routine.  I look forward to hearing where they whisked you away too and at least you do not need to go on public transport if you dont want to.  As I dont drive, to go further afield I have to take transport but at the moment it is virtually empty most of the time.  I walk where I can which I still enjoy.  Am hoping to go to Kew Gardens tomorrow  which will be the first time since lockdown. Hoping the weather improves otherwise will put it off.

Hopefully your knee pain remains manageable.  I am hoping not to bother the GP with my hip and find the exercise helps and I worked in the garden quite a bit yesterday with no ill effects.  Managed to fill three bags of green waste which was collected today so can begin again!!

May have my son and children on Thursday morning and then going to the hairdressers on Friday before meeting a friend in the afternoon.  No plans as yet for the weekend so just take each day as it comes.

Take care.  Jules x

Hi Jules, weather not to good here at the moment have managed to take George out Inbetween the showers the nights are cutting in now it's dark round about 9 0 clock I am not looking forward to the dark nights especially if we have another  surge of the pandemic which is what they are predicting.my son's birthday was the 10 of August mine is the first of September,I'm still apprehensive about the few days were having away I would feel better if I knew where we were going ,I did go on the bus last Friday to my local town I went at 9 so there wasn't many on the bus and everyone was wareing a mask.the reason I went was to get a phone unfortunately I dropped my mobile and it broke I couldn't make my mindup  so I went the next day with my daughter and picked one,we called in Costa and had a capachino first one since march I did enjoy it .it was lovely to sit and watch people going about there daily business,glad your still exercising I'm sure it does help with joints and keeps us mobile,my knee has been playing up again so I did ring the drs again he has put me on the pain killers but I will only take them if it gets really bad but at least I've got them just in case  will let you know where I end up next time regards Syl x

Hi Syl and hope you have had a lovely birthday today and that your trip away was a good one.

After the topsy turvy inclement weather last week, the last few days have been good again with sunny intervals and temperatues back into the low 20s.  Have made the most of it with some good walks and more photography. Local walk on Sunday and then popped on the underground to Hertfordshire yesterday and walked the three lakes, one of which is set within a nature reserve.  No problems social distancing and only needed the mask on the train. Was out about 5 hrs.  Today, after my gym session I did a spot of shopping and then had lunch in the garden as well as getting the lawn mowed and a couple of areas ready for autumn planting. About 3 o'clock got a cuppa and my book and finally came back indoors at 5.30 once the sun went off the garden.

Tomorrow I am going to Kew Gardens.  As a member I usually go quite as bit but because of Covid this will be my first trip since late February after having to postpone last week's planned trip due to high winds. Am really looking forward to it.

Trying to fill my week up as should have been on holiday and also would have been our 43rd wedding anniversary on the 3rd so keeping busy is the aim.  Will pop to the Crem  on Thursday now that I am not going away. Not sure where the time is going at the moment but, like you, am noticing the nights drawing in and usually have the patio doors closed by 8pm.

Fingers crossed that your knee pain is kept under control with the painkillers as and when needed.  Take care of yourself.  Best regards.  Jules x

Hi Jules. I'm back my surprise was a few days away at a safari park in Kent  called port lympne it was absolutely lovely we had our own lodge in its own gardens when you walked in there was a big window and threw the window  was a pride of lions ,we were that close I could have stroked them, but before that we spent a night in Windsor in a lovely hotel went to a restaurant for dinner who was at our table my hubby's brother and his wife,so shocked but what a lovely surprise for my 70 birthday weekend.i just wished my hubby was there to celebrate with me the kids had a cake made for me in the shape of a tiger which the restaurant produced while we were having dinner at the Safar park everyone clapped I was so embarrassed but at least the cake was delicious lol.back to reality now.clad your still enjoying your walks and going to your gym and you enjoyed Kew gardens weather not good here at the moment still taking George out for his walk my dementia group back on now ,I will go on Wednesday to see what it's like not sure I could where a mask for 2 hours  but will see how it goes , going over my neighbour's now for coffee have a lovely weekend stay Safe regards Syl x

Hi Jules. I'm back my surprise was a few days away at a safari park in Kent  called port lympne it was absolutely lovely we had our own lodge in its own gardens when you walked in there was a big window and threw the window  was a pride of lions ,we were that close I could have stroked them, but before that we spent a night in Windsor in a lovely hotel went to a restaurant for dinner who was at our table my hubby's brother and his wife,so shocked but what a lovely surprise for my 70 birthday weekend.i just wished my hubby was there to celebrate with me the kids had a cake made for me in the shape of a tiger which the restaurant produced while we were having dinner at the Safar park everyone clapped I was so embarrassed but at least the cake was delicious lol.back to reality now.clad your still enjoying your walks and going to your gym and you enjoyed Kew gardens weather not good here at the moment still taking George out for his walk my dementia group back on now ,I will go on Wednesday to see what it's like not sure I could where a mask for 2 hours  but will see how it goes , going over my neighbour's now for coffee have a lovely weekend stay Safe regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

Your going away 70th birthday surprise sounded wonderful and I bet all your fears disappeared once you were on your way.  Add to that you had special time with the family.  I love Windsor and will no doubt go back soon as a regular haunt with a couple of my friends as well as family.  I have not been to the safari park you stayed at but of course had heard of it.  If I drove I could take myself to these places!!

Quite a good weekend weatherwise so did more walks and some gardening.  Unbelievable that am now getting ready for Autumn work outside but really enjoying having the time to do it now.  Still filming the foxes as they play in the garden at night and a treat to watch the footage back each morning.  On Sunday I went to the local farmer's and just as I was about to leave got a message from my son to say they were on their way there too.  I waited and we had a lovely hour or so catching up (after walking the market again) as they had bought a picnic for the children and were able to purchase some street food for lunch.  Impromtu and very enjoyable.  Today I have spent much of the day in the gardens both front and back and also did my food shop.  Back to the gym tomorrow and looking forward to next week when I am going to stay with old friends (the first time since before last Christmas).  It feels good to be resuming such things.  Hope you get to your Dementia group on Wednesday.  Take care.  Jules x

Hi Jules ,got over my lovely surprise for my birthday now sounded if you had some nice surprises over the week with family and friends.it is nice to do something normal for a change with everything that is going on,at the moment where I live the virus is creeping up again which isn't good news.i went to my dementia group there was only 5 people with dementia and 5 volunteers the only thing we can do is colour talk or read it's really strange we all had visors on and we had to keep sanitising our hands and go out a different way to the way we came in. I also went my community centre this week it only opened 1 at September went with 3 friends for something to eat quite a few in but it was nice to have company and a chat,not sure about the social distancing  though and people weren't wearing masks when they serving food , when I told my son he doesn't want me to go again will have to see what my friend's think .but we're not going again now for a fortnight,not had George out this week as he has hurt his paw and it's got to heal up before he goes out again, I've missed him and taking him out as well.he keeps popping his head over the fence so I can stroke him and give him a treat lol .going over my friend's later for a coffee think I might be going out for dinner Sunday with the kids as it's forecast a nice weekend the pub we're hoping to go to has a lovely garden at the back so we can sit outside.have a lovely time visiting your friend and have a nice catch-up stay safe regards syl x

Hi Syl,

It must have been nice to at least manage a catch up with the Dementia and Community groups and sometimes hard to know what to do for the best of everyone involved.  It really does seem to be a case of taking it one day at a time and assessing your own situation so I can understand your son's concerns.

I have had not a bad week since I last wrote.  Usual walks, photography and watching my trail camera night recordings each morning as the foxes continue to travel through the garden on their nightly wanderings.  Had my three gym sessions but still struggling with getting the healthy eating back on track but at least managing the exercise side of things.  Booked my flu jab with the GP when they contacted me to arrange it (will be in early October).  Spent a lovely overnight stay with my friends who I had not seen since December 2019!  Such beautiful weather so mostly spent in their garden watching the red kites overhead and it honestly felt like I was on holiday getting a change of scene.  As a surprise they had booked an evening meal out at a local indian restaurant so another first for me since lockdown lifted.  All the usual protocols taken care of and felt really lovely to be able to relax and enjoy good company and beautiful food.

Hope you enjoyed the weekend and managed the Sunday Pub dinner.  Fingers crossed that George's paw gets better soon and that you can have company when you go for the walks soon.

No plans in place over the coming week but there are still things that can be done in the garden and whilst the weather continues to be so good I hope the get lots more walking in.  Look after yourself and enjoy the coming week.  Best regards. Jules x

Hi Jules ,glad your still watching the Foxes in your garden must be lovely watching them the only things to come in my garden are the hedgehog s but I love feeding them and watch them scurrying about looking for food.nice your keeping up with the gym sessions , there is no sign of my swimming aerobics starting yet apparently  the council are arguing over wether to open it yet as it wants repairs doing on it and that is where we have our friendship  group so I can't see us having tat any time soon.must have been lovely to see your friends after all this time,and have a nice meal with them as well I went to the drs Tuesday for my flu jab there was only me in which felt strange but at least it's done now been a lovely week weather wise ,I am taking George out again as his paw is a lot better now I did miss taking him for his daily walk and it gives me a bit of exercise as well covid virus is on the up again where I live I am not sure about going to my dementia group this week feel a bit apprehensive about going on a bus I've got a feeling it might close again will have to wait and see what happens. I'm not sure what's happening at the weekend regarding Sunday dinner I know it's forecast a nice weekend till the rain starts next week have a nice weekend regards Syl x

Hi Syl

Had a busy week socially and now trying to play catch up with mail.  You are lucky to get hedgehogs, I have not seen one in my garden for over 3 years now.  However  the night camera showed three foxes visiting last night plus a wood mouse alongside plenty of snails, slugs and crane flies.

Our local swimming pool has been open a while now but I am not a fan and usually only swim when on holiday!  A couple of my friends have been back and said protocols in place seem to be working well so they are happy to keep going at the moment.

Have an appointment with the GP for the flu jab at the beginning of October.  They are doing them all outside in the car park.

Glad George is better and you are able to go walking together again.  I see plenty of dog walkers when on my own walks and nice to pass the time of day with them.  Several walks with friends (socially distancing) this week and another planned for tomorrow morning with a coffee stop at some point.  Last night I met up with a friend and we went for a meal at her favourite Indian restaurant.  Only one other table occupied  and the food was lovely.

Have my daughter, two grandsons and the dog arriving for a sleepover tomorrow evening and will be good to have some proper time together.

Showery today but such a boost for the garden and I managed to mow the lawn before it set in.

HAve a good weekend and take care of yourself.  Jules x

Hi Jules, glad your keeping up with your walking it is nice to have a nice walk especially in the country side must be lovely to live near the beach or in the country when I see them on the TV people don't know how lucky they are.not done much this week I haven't been to my dementia group as I was a bit apprehensive about going on the bus.i txt bill who runs the group but I haven't had a reply which is quite worrying as he usually txts  me straight back will leave it now till Monday then try him again .I can't even go over to my neighbor for a coffee or visit my friend as it's against the law  but I can meet them in the pub stupid isn't it ?I am not going to stop the kids  from coming to see me though it's bad enough I can't see my friend's so not seeing the kids I would be isalated on my own for 6 month and I am not  doing that.the weather not been bad this week it's sunshine today took George out for his walk had a shock it was really cold  and windy I was glad to get back put the kettle on and have a hot cup of tea lol not sure what I'm doing at the weekend my son is full of a cold at the moment so he doesn't want me to see him till  it's cleared up, he's still working from home so at least he doesn't have to go out have a lovely weekend stay safe regards Syl x

Hi Syl,

I do enjoy my walks even though I live in a built up area.  I am lucky to have a variety of parks/woods within a couple of mies walk. Easy to socially distance too ha ha.  

Had a lovely 24hrs with my daughter, grandsons and the dog visiting and for a treat had an Uber delivery for Saturday lunch before they left for home. Hope to be able to travel to them in the middle of next month to help their youngest celebrate his 7th birthday.  Will just have to see how the guidelines are working by then.  

Hope you heard  back from the dementia group leader so that your mind was put at rest. It is a shame you are being so heavily affected by the rules due to Covid.  So far it is just the rule of 6 here to follow which is pretty straightforward.  As all the grandchildren are back at school/nursery we are back to the normal arranging the occasional weekend catch ups.  Next one with my son and family should be in two weeks fingers crossed.

Am still managing the gym three times a week and those are my main outings though whatever the weather I do a walk each day.  I have a track locally (about a mile away) and am aiming to walk laps there (it's free) as the park/wood areas become a bit muddy in the wetter months .  Has not been too bad here but apparently due rain today (none yet).

This weekend the local farmers' market is due to run (all outside on a field)  so may go along after my gym session .  Flu jab on Friday so that will be another tick in the box.

Take care of yourself and hope your son's cold soon clears up so you can have some visits again.

Best regards.  Jules x

Hi Jules,bit of a lock down where I am ,not going to my dementia group for the time being as we can't go on public transport unless it for work or school ,I did go out on Wednesday with three friends to a local pub they serve breakfast till 2 as well as other food we all had ommlete with all the trimmings it was very nice,but from midnight we can't do that anymore so I can't visit my 2 friends now not even in the garden not sure I can see the kids as we all live in different house holds , it's a good job I can take George out I would feel isolated if I couldn't take him for a walk but the weather isn't good for the weekend will have to do some colouring ,think my son is doing a dinner Sunday so will see him when he drops it off for me,glad your stil going the gym and doing your exercise my pool isn't open yet don't think my friend ship group will open now till next year I do phone a few of my friends from the group were all fed up as you can imagine it's just waiting to see what happens next things are changing all the time. my daughter has just started a night course at a local college she fancied a accountancy  course when she finishes in 13 week she gets a certificate so she can do a job a bit different to what she does now (if she finishes that is) I think she will she seems to be enjoying it . hope you enjoy your farmers market they have all stopped round me for the time being we should have gone to a food festival last week but that was cancelled which was so sad as it is such a lovely day out they have all sorts there including music and things for kids to get involved  in let's hope they can put it on again next year . have a lovely weekend stay safe Syl x

Hi Syl,

Sorry that you are yet again affected by local lockdown.  Must be so frustrating but better safe than sorry. If your children cannot visit, thank goodness for technology and telephone which is how I chat to mine most of the time plus WhatsApp/Messenger which are free.  Glad you can still take George out for walks as that does break up the day.

Had my flu and pneumonia jabs on Friday. Of course the weather was awful with heavy rain and winds and the poor doctors were working in open sided gazebo in the car park.  Still all done and just a couple of sore arms for 48hrs.  

Unfortunately the persistant heavy rain caused a roof leak so not much sleep with the constant dripping overnight 'fri/Sat.  Gave up at 3.30 am and made a cuppa whilst taking the time to google roofers.  Long story short got some recommendations and then my neighbour put me on to his roofer who is coming to do some work for them in a couple of weeks.  He came out Saturday p.m. and I have now accepted a quote for repairs plus other work I had already hoped to get done Fingers crossed the weather improves and it can all be sorted.  Thankfully a slow drip and no serious damage so bucket in place for now!!

I did not go to the local farmers market on Sunday as weather was still awful so came home straight after gym session and played some scrabble online to help pass the time after the housework was done.  Today has been mixed with showers and sunny spells so did my food shop in the rain and then some gardening this afternoon.  Now raining again so will spend the evening preparing some meals for the coming week.    My son and family due to come over on Sunday for a roast as they are waiting for new kitchen to be fitted next week.

Have decided it is easier to take one day at a time at the  moment but hoping for the best that any arrangements can go ahead or be re-scheduled.

Take good care of yourself and stay safe.  Jules x

Hi Jules, weather not to good here either just had George out I had only been back 5 minutes and it threw it down all the lawns are soaked so no chance of mowing my grass just yet,glad you up to date with your flu jab apparently I can have a shingles jab now I've turned 70 .not sure when because of the pandemic.sorry your having trouble with your roof it's quite daunting looking for workmen when your on your own my hubby new all sorts of workmen as he was a macanic he new everyone I've have lost touch with them all now . sorry you missed your farmers market I'm sure you would have enjoyed it and bought something nice ,it's been a long time since I went to one they have all been cancelled round where I live for the time being .not heard anything about my dementia group I'm assuming it is still going will ring bill next week to ask how things are no idea if the baths will open again not heard anything but there is a lot of in fighting going on at the moment between the council weather to keep it open or close it for good it doesn't sound good at the moment it means my friendship group would have to find somewhere else to meet as we use a little  room in the baths hall as well.hope you enjoy your Sunday lunch with your son and family not sure what I'm doing at the moment  it's supposed to be nice on Sunday maybe my daughter will want to go out some where as she is stuck at home all week working I probably won't go will let her and her partner have some time to themselves not sure what my son is doing have a lovely week stay safe and well regards Syl x