And as I walked it was one of those curious days where the perspective seems to create all manner of optical illusions. As I neared the end of the road it looked like the ruined castle was much nearer than it ought to be. But when I got to the end of the road it looked as far away as it usually did. Another curious anomaly, trick of the light was on the way back as I looked out over the estuary. It looked as if there was a submarine rising to the surface of the water! Ridiculous. I don't think there's enough depth of water for such an event to occur. Then I realised it was the cabin of the boat and the dark shadow it cast on the water that made it look exactly like a submarine. Lovely walk spoilt only by this very dismal sight. The detritus of a Saturday night.
But before we get too negative I had the glorious sight of a mother fox and her cub playing on the grass. Actually, no, I don't think she was playing, I think the cub was, and she was very anxious to get the little one to safety. An adolescent cub, I reckon, a few months old but starting to explore the world. I hope they stay safe. I was too far away and I didn't want to cause her any more anxiety by trying to take any photos. But my two crows were in the broom tree again and they just fill me with such delight.
Housework, laundry (Sunday is bed linen change day!), gardening and reading. That's what I've done today. I've also eaten. But that goes without saying doesn't it? I spoke on the phone with my brother too which is another feature of Sunday and one I really look forward to. I managed to spend a fair bit of time reading outside. It was reasonably quiet. I've come in now because my next door neighbours have got the Bluetooth speaker out there and the constant beat disturbs my concentration. So it seemed a good time as any to come in and go a-blogging.
I had a Sainsbury's delivery today. Up to now the system has seemed to work very well. The one thing that has disturbed me a bit is that they've been delivering everything in carrier bags, I'm mindful of the plastic. But I understand the reason why. The driver would put all your shopping in the carrier bags outside your door, ring the doorbell and stand back by your gate. The paperwork would be in one of the bags. Social distancing, no unnecessary interaction. That all seems to have changed. The delivery driver rang at the door and wanted to hand me the paperwork. No social distance. No attempt. I stood back and took the paper at arm's-length as if to make the point. He looked at me as if I was weird. And then he brought the shopping in the crates they always used B.C. And put it in my hall! I was shocked but he still didn't get it. Fortunately I had protective gloves on so I quickly transferred everything from his crate into my bag. He wanted me to sign his a little electronic device. I refused. The system was exactly as it was B.C. Why? Is coronavirus over? Why has nobody told me?
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