Weekly update – the rogue pigeon & some decluttering

The rogue pigeon in our chimney
The rogue pigeon in our chimney

You might wonder why we have a pigeon in our chimney.  It’s definitely not a pet.  It fluttered its way down the chimney and had been stuck there for a few days, until we managed to free it.  Turned out to be quite a ‘to-do’ but we got there in the end. Continue reading “Weekly update – the rogue pigeon & some decluttering”

Weekly update and The Mum who got Tourettes

The Mum who got Tourettes
The Mum who got Tourettes

Although we are in week 3 of our Lockdown, life these days is very different but far from boring.  I’ll highlight a few things, including the above programme we saw on Channel 4.  I know that family! Continue reading “Weekly update and The Mum who got Tourettes”

Weekly update – Lockdown – weird but nice

 

Tidying up the shed
Tidying up the shed

I’m quite enjoying our Lockdown, now two weeks in.  Actually we are fortunate with plenty of things to do.  I am anxious we remain part of our community and keep up to date with global affairs in this fast moving time. Continue reading “Weekly update – Lockdown – weird but nice”

Weekly update – how our lives are changing

Mum at Bourton-on-the-Water, social distancing
Mum at Bourton-on-the-Water, social distancing

If six months ago, someone described how our world will change, it would be hard to believe.  We are being told to avoid other people, keep contact to an absolute minimum and some must isolate themselves completely.  Our stock markets are in free fall, people are afraid, some are dying, some in denial and some feel a sense of hopelessness. Continue reading “Weekly update – how our lives are changing”

Weekly update – the funny side of family life

I’ve mentioned before how between us we spend more time looking after my mother-in-law these days.  Then a few days ago it was a question of mislaying her teeth but not before I mention yesterday’s super-motivated Rachel in action. Continue reading “Weekly update – the funny side of family life”