Blogs from Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe - page 2

and this time it was mine. As the weather was nice and we felt it unlikely we'd be going far this year, we decided to pitch our tents in the field and have a weekend camp. We began the day with a trip to Dad, where a bottle of fizz was ready in the fridge, then back home where various friends turned up during the day and, besides bearing gifts, helped to eat birthday cake or drink gin and tonic.......it was lovely. Thankyou everyone for such a special day. Loads of lovely cards too, including special editions from Martha and Jack.... read more

Now we can go anywhere, and into Dad's bubble too, we've been quite busy! On Saturday evening we got a takeaway and ate at Dad's house, its a long time since he's had company for a meal. Then today, Alex chose the seaside for his day off, so that's what we did. You'd think it would feel funny after hardly driving at all, but it actually felt pretty normal. We had a good walk over the dunes and along the beach, before getting fish and chips for lunch. There were a few people about, and lots of wet sandy dogs, but it was easy to keep a distance and everyone we met was considerate. Alex was complimented on his goggles and cape, and one mother told her children he was a super hero (he caught a ... read more

I think for my last birthday, Alex bought me a basket making kit. Well, whenever I thought I might have a go, I remembered that the willow must be soaked for 48 hours before it could be used and was thus not ready. But mostly the pack was gathering dust in a corner. But what better way to spend some time in lockdown, I suddenly thought, just as we're nearing the end. So, that's what I was doing yesterday. Sadly its a poor job half done, as after an hour my hands were so cramped that I couldn't hold the willow. And beside that, you need some strength too. So even if it was finished, the spaces are so big I'd need some pretty large berries so they didn't fall through the gaps! I don't think ... read more

Although there's not much very interesting, I thought you might like to see a few pictures of the little we did over Easter.... read more

Well, we're all in the same boat I suppose, confined to barracks all over the world. Its really strange not being able to pop to Welshpool, visit a neighbour, or meet a friend to go for a walk; but cars are banned unless for a very good reason, so its Shanks's Pony for me. We're allowed out to go for exercise, and the lanes round here are beautiful with spring flowers at the moment, so, apart from the hills, its a pleasure to go for a walk, and you can stop thinking about CV for a while too. Our neighbours have banned together to offer help where its needed, its actually a great atmosphere. And although I cant get to see dad that often, I ring him every day and he's coping fine, of course! So ... read more