Monday March 22nd 2021
A glorious morning spring has definitely sprung. We drive to Hurley for a morning run and both do really well a good distance achieved.
After a shower and some breakfast, we drive (strictly illegal) to RSPB Otmoor. I know it’s wrong, but I had to go somewhere different and it’s not that far, 40 minutes and the destination was outside, remote and very few people there.
We did have a wonderful time. Heard a Bittern booming saw a big flock of Reed Buntings, Linnets and Goldfinches. Chiffchaff song filled the air and one even came and sang to us as we ate our sandwiches in the sunshine. Sadly, we missed out on the Cranes as they had just flown into another field.
Came home and sat in the summer house for an hour, catching a few rays, although next-door was sawing and hammering quite noisily whist I was trying to get a cat nap in. A gigantic decking area is now in place.
Boris has stated that we should be under no illusion that we will feel the effects of the growing cases on the continent.
The president of the EU commission says that the EU could block vaccines manufactured there from being exported to Britain.
844,285 people received a vaccine jab on Saturday 20th March. Nearly 28 million people now vaccinated in the UK, but summer holidays abroad will be a problem and UK holiday places are all fully booked.
Tuesday March 23rd.
Anniversary of 1st lockdown.
Got the windows cleaned and Green thumb came to scarify and aerate the lawn.
My friend Sara volunteers in Maidenhead vaccine clinic. It has been operating at 6 days a week 12 hrs a day since December. This Thursday there is no clinic and next week there are so far no clinics scheduled because they cannot get the vaccine. All Pfizer vaccines are being kept for 2nd doses.
A new law is coming into force which will see anyone trying to travel abroad without good reason fined £5000.
Thursday 25th March 2021.
Morning run at Hurley sets the day off to a good start.
The Blue tits nest is now nicely feather lined.
Jeremy & Nic’s 17th Wedding anniversary.
Weather turned showery, windy but sunny interval, chilly though.
Talk about there to be a vaccine passport to be allowed into pubs. However, the younger generation are all used to providing ID to go into pubs and clubs already.
Over 50’s urged to book jab before supplies dip.
EU to hold talks over how to improve supply and distribution across the 27 countries. There is still talk of a ban on exporting vaccines to the UK.
Macron states that the EU did not have foresight to move the vaccination programme fast enough. (or even at all)
Spain has resumed use of the AstraZeneca jab.
We watched the Kate Garraway programme “Finding Derek” what an incredibly brave and positive woman she is. Along with the other programme “2020 The year of US” it was an insight into what this dreadful disease can inflict into people’s lives.
Cases falling steadily or flattening out across the UK. Less than 3 cases in Marlow North and West.
Ian has been sawing up pallets for kindling. Personally, I think his preparation for the winter months is a bit premature haha. At least I hope so. From the lack of sawing noise, I think he must have finished so I will be brave enough to go downstairs as the danger of loss of digits or limbs has passed.
Friday 26th March 2021
Next week the “Stay at Home” notice will be lifted, but there is a threat of a 3rd wave coming in from Europe.
Stay local rule in Wales is lifted from tomorrow but cross border travel is still banned.
Hauliers must expect to be tested upon arrival in the UK. Truckers have been previously exempt.
The Global rollout of vaccinations has been hit as India has banned exports under the Covax scheme. India needs to prioritise it own vaccinations due to an accelerating second wave. The Serum Institute of India has been told to halt exports for 2-3 months according to the Financial Times.
Plans for revaccination campaign in October to protect against variant strains and drive through centres for under 50s.
Boris says we are still on track to vaccinate adult population by the end of July.
A wild and windy day here in Marlow. Ian has the cricket to entertain him, I might sneak out between showers for a walk.
FT this afternoon with Helen & Simon, apart from that it’s another boring day. But next week oh my word. A bit more freedom and a lot more sunshine.
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