CV 19 The Daily Record 20.04.20
Lockdown day 28.
Great excitement today as it is revealed that we have 8 eggs in the nest. The female has stopped laying and is now brooding. We are expecting hatching on around the 4th of May and fledging around the 18th. As I am writing the male has just popped in to bring her some breakfast.
BREAKING NEWS – 9 eggs.
We went for a short walk, there was a strong easterly wind blowing it was fresh but not cold. Standing at the top of Monday dene looking down into Marlow, we let the wind blow and the sun shine in our faces. It was very therapeutic and in a way cleansing for mind and body. Don’t worry I haven’t gone all hippy and mindful.
We stopped to chat to Max who was mowing his lawn, it was nice for Ian to catch up face to face with someone he knows. He misses his walk group pals badly, and I fear I am a poor substitute although I have improved on the walking front at least.
We take a bit of a detour back and follow a path that takes us by the front of Marlow Poultry farm, alas no eggs were out. This is where the Llamas are but they too were in a different field. But now we know where to get free range eggs on our doorstep.
Later on I moved the Saab to the front, checked the tyres and took it for a spin keep things moving and stop the tyres from perishing. It hadn’t been moved for weeks. We just races up the M40 for 1 junction, it was a scary as “should we be doing this” and driving fast. Whoaaaa.
Ian is in a state of great anxiety as Newcastle United is reportedly being sold. I think The owner will pull out of the deal as he always does, I hope not as I will have to deal with the fallout again. I am hoping that people will realise how ridiculous football has become and it will be banned forever and people will be forced to watch proper sport like cricket and Rugby. (Controversial)
Not much else to report. Finished a paperback so now back onto the kindle thank goodness. I miss my Kindle; I have nothing to read if I wake in the night.
I am reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
Lamb Ragu for dinner, made from the remains of the tagine.
Other News.
The US oil price has crashed to zero. In January it was $60 a barrel now due to a massive stockpile it is worth zero or less. It was reported that people were paid to take it away. At our local garage it is £108 a litre, it will be much cheaper at ASDA. Don’t need any fuel anyway.
Germany has opened small shops, car dealerships and bicycle stores. Social distancing remains in force.
Germanys mortality rate is significantly lower than other European countries. Efficient testing and tracing of infected persons is seen as a major factor in this.
The UK Furlough scheme was open for registering. More than 140,000 firms have applied.
The UK death rate was down to 449
The PPE is still sat on the tarmac in Turkey.
Boris is reportedly easing himself back into work. Having had a near death experience he is reluctant to ease lockdown restrictions. (It is reported in a red top so must be true)
Virgin airlines are on the brink of collapse and Hertz car rentals have laid off 100,000 staff.
Kin Jong Un is reported to have had heart surgery and coronavirus. He has not been seen for a while and was missing at the Military Parade earlier on.
1 comment:
"we let the wind blow and the sun shine in our faces. It was very therapeutic and in a way cleansing for mind and body. Don’t worry I haven’t gone all hippy and mindful."
Not such a bad thing though: keeping body AND mind healthy and active is the way forward under these circumstances (I think!)
I agree with you about Football; I find it really boring now especially with (even more controversial) all the foreign players. And don't get me started on the money! Most Premier League players could easily take a 25% cut in salary till the matches start again, AND donate another 25% to the govt/NHS - wherever it's needed. I think I might be preaching to the choir here!
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