Sunday, January 10, 2021

Lockdown Number Three....

 Well here we are in our third lockdown and I have to say we've got quite proficient in dealing with them. 'Them Indoors' stay at home and follow the rules, with 'Him Indoors' occasionally going to work, which is empty, to check the premises and do a few jobs he can't do from home. He also does the food shopping for us and his Mum as we are her support bubble. 'Her Indoors' works from home using collaborative media, tries to support the seniors and the juniors as much as possible from a distance, and avoids watching the ten o'clock news as it stops her from sleeping. This time she is also checking her GP's website to watch the rolling out of the vaccine programme and to remind herself that this IS going to end....

My role is to stay close to 'Them Indoors', ideally lying on their feet in case they get any strange notions about going anywhere, and take them out for long walks to keep them fit, well and distracted. 'Her Indoors' is only allowed out to buy my biscuits from 'Pets Corner'. If their spirits are flagging I do some toy spinning, and I play an important role helping with 'Her Indoors' on-line teaching. I like to contribute randomly to the sessions. 'Her Indoors' has got a bit more agile with the mute button over time but I've found that if I bark when she is speaking there is not much she can do about it. You've got to get your pleasures where you can.

'Them Indoors' are both busy with various crafting projects. 'Him Indoors' got a Lego Saturn Five rocket kit for Christmas, which he has built, and he's now making a special frame so he can display it on his study wall safely out of reach of inquisitive terriers. 2000 pieces would take quite a long time to rebuild in the event of a mishap. 'Her Indoors' has had her knitting needles on the go which is, quite frankly, a worry. However, this time she has come up trumps and knitted me a new dog mattress cover for my campervan bed. She designed little Border Terriers as part of the pattern so she's quite pleased with herself. I'm not particularly interested in the aesthetics but it is good and comfy so gets my vote, with all four paws, in a horizontal position of course.

Also, 'Her Indoors' has had an idea about using some of our time to raise money for charity. One of her favourite charities for people is St Peter and St James' Hospice where she does her Writing for Wellbeing sessions. These have been on-line during the whole pandemic, and the lovely folk there have done their very best to support everyone: staff, patients and volunteers throughout these difficult times. Like most charities, funds are tight, so when 'Her Indoors' saw their 'Pedal in Paradise' challenge she was intrigued. The idea is that you collect sponsors to cycle or walk around Mauritius and they chart your progress around the island with photos etc. However, in reality, we have to walk around our village in February, which is somewhat different, lovely though it is..... 'Her Indoors' has unilaterally decided that I am doing it too, so please, if you can spare a few pounds, do sponsor us  and make my suffering worthwhile!  

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                                                If only this was where we are really walking...
                                                            My new beddie - very comfy!


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