When I was scouting out the new tour Mayfair and Belgravia Walking Tour last week, I visited the The Grenadier Pubwhich I wrote about yesterday, I found something in the toilets which was very much a sign of the times. Of course the social distancing rules mean that we have to stay 2 metres of 6 feet… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 61 – When Social Distancing takes the Pee!
Tag: Self isolation
Coronavirus Diary 60: #ExcludedUK Why does my country hate me?
I haven’t worked since February, it’s getting on for 6 months now since I’ve been paid. Despite the government paying out billions to some fantastically good causes and supporting the overwhelming majority of people, 3 million of us are actually not being supported at all. We’re not in it together in any way shape or… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 60: #ExcludedUK Why does my country hate me?
Coronavirus Diary 59 – Finally I have something to sit on!
It’s hard to believe that I moved house on Friday 31st January and on Monday 3rd February at 10am I ordered my armchair and sofa. The advice to most of the planet was if you couldn’t go out then at least you can sit on your sofa and read or watch television for a few… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 59 – Finally I have something to sit on!
Coronavirus Diary 56 – My first hug!
In England, last Saturday was known as Super Saturday with the first substantial re-opening of shops and pubs soon after most shops re-opened. Of course none of that interested me in the slightest. It probably shows something of what a simple life I lead and what makes me happy when on an off-chance I… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 56 – My first hug!
Coronavirus Diary 55 – great oaks from little acorns grow
Do you remember a few months ago in my post Coronavirus Diary 28 – Dancing in the rain I purchased a baby Spider Plant? It has been growing over the months and it must be doing well as last week I noticed that a runner and sprouted so I must have been doing something right. Obviously the… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 55 – great oaks from little acorns grow
Coronavirus Diary 49 – A thing of beauty
Traditionally gardens are meant to be a thing of beauty but when I started working on mine, there was nothing beautiful about it. Now there is a lawn and a patio and a little though empty raised bed for herbs and vegetables but on my nighty patrol with the watering can to keep the lawn… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 49 – A thing of beauty
Coronavirus Diary 46 – Hiding in the garden with lemonade and a new friend
One of the things about having an Electrician in your house for 4 days when you’re not allowed to be in the same building as anyone is that you can’t be in the same building with anyone. And when there is no electricity and no sofa to sit on, what would be the point in… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 46 – Hiding in the garden with lemonade and a new friend
Coronavirus Diary 45 – Paint me like one of your French girls
Every day since I took delivery of my little front garden bench, I have had an early morning cup of tea there. The road is always quiet and I share my time between watching the sun rising higher in the sky and watching the birds, bees and butterflies fleeting around my vista. These days the… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 45 – Paint me like one of your French girls
Coronavirus Diary 44 – One good turn deserves another
A few days ago I was the lucky recipient of a Box of Delights of fresh fruit and vegetables which came via local farms from Chicago! And if that wasn’t enough then the below photo doesn’t even cover all of it. There is plenty more too and I now have almost a years supply of… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 44 – One good turn deserves another
Coronavirus Diary 43 – Self Isolating without electricity
My Coronavirus Self-Isolation took a step further towards feeling further like a solitary confinement in prison last week as I managed to get an electrician who was able to come into my new but ancient house. Initially I only wanted some very minor work doing but as is the way with things, it all escalated… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 43 – Self Isolating without electricity
Stephen Liddell 