DAY 7 Well the ring of shame is no longer with us, it is back with the Hoare household, however the medal remains with the Ashworths. We raced into a strong lead, but sadly number 16 proved to be our downfall. I was again threatened with substitution for failing to take the game seriously enough,…
DAY 4 A quiet day all round really, the Boys and Robert are all at their desks with essay deadlines and work to keep them occupied. I was left to amuse myself – something to be fair I am not known for. I like company and am not great with my own, hence the need…
Day 3 Another beautiful day and as my bike is still with Ken (he is deep cleaning it too) I decided to walk along the river into Henley again and pick up some shopping – I genuinely do not know how people manage on 1 grocery shop a week. Our fridge (and it is a…
Day 2 Today is less about me and more about one of our neighbours, local farmer Oliver Bowden, who was tragically killed in a farming accident a couple of weeks ago. His unexpected and sudden death shocked and subdued our small community. It is not that he was a particularly close friend, but more that…
DAY 1 No Monday morning catch-up, no hat required. In an attempt to make sure the weekend remains an event and that the days don’t all blend into one, I have decided to keep setting the alarm clock for 7am. Actually this morning Robert had the alarm clock as he had an early morning site…
Week Eight – Day 7 The end of a bank holiday which has been lots of fun and a bit crazy round the edges. The garden is moving through the spring towards summer. The wisteria is on the way out and the honeysuckle and clematis are coming through. Week Nine – Day 1 My last…
Week Eight – Day 1 May the Fourth Be With You It’s the Fourth of May and I suddenly realise why there are so many Star Wars references on the radio this morning! I managed to dig out another hat for the fundraising team’s Monday morning catch-up It’s official as of 18th May I will…
Week Seven – Day 1 After pretty fabulous weather more or less since we went into lockdown, a change is apparently coming. So I decided to make the most of the dry conditions and headed out on the bike again. I didn’t get lost this time and enjoyed a much calmer descent to the valley…
Week Six Day 1 Another week, another hat. I can’t believe I am on my 5th hat of lockdown. I have worked through the dressing up box, avoiding those that are culturally inappropriate – can’t believe we let the boys wear a Rasta hat with dreadlocks attached to Jamaica Day at primary school. I might…
Week Five – Day 3 I am beginning to get into the routine of the WFH week, but am starting to feel increasingly guilty at not having enough on to keep me working at full capacity, however I am making great steps forward with my Inbox tidying project. I made a cake at lunchtime rather…