Good morning. I doesn't feel so cold this morning, perhaps because there's no breeze, and it's certainly a bit brighter - at the moment! The forecast is for light rain but we will see!
I started yesterday off with an early shopping trip, the reasoning being that early would mean less crowding. There were a fair number of people out early, not loads but perhaps more than usual but I saw no panic buying - what I would call panic buying anyway. What I did see was people around my age or older, getting what they needed for the week and then adding a few extras. I saw one lady getting two cans of tuna and then going back for another two as an afterthought. I have to admit, I got a few more things myself, both in M&S and in Aldi (they are close to each other) and now I have the comfortable feeling that I probably won't need to do much shopping for a while; I can stay at home and be safe(r).
But there was no panic buying by which I mean people filling their trolleys with multiple items and there was plenty on all the shelves.
Once home, I sorted everything out and put it all away and, I have to admit, I felt more 'secure'. Is that silly? I don't know but I'm finding this latest lockdown plus the new variant spreading so fast has shaken me more than I would have thought.
I had a lovely chat with Dad late afternoon. He's managing very well with help from Ann, his neighbour, plus Gail and Colin who help with housework and garden respectively. Beth finished her first day and celebrated, I believe, with a G&T. She has plenty to do/read/learn but that won't faze (or is it phase?) her.
Today I have a scheduled chat with my lovely friend, Val, in the morning, followed by online personal training. However, sadly, it is now time to take down the Christmas tree and all the other decorations - bunting and cushions being the main ones - and that's my job for the afternoon. It's been lovely and bright but things move on and the sparkly much go back into boxes and bags for eleven months or so.
Shame.
Well, I need to stop. This is quite late because I slept until an unheard of half past seven this morning. I wish that would happen more often!
Stay warm, stay safe. xx
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