Day One Hundred and Forty Four - Auld Acquaintance

I realised that one of the people I'm waving to and have done for a week or two now is somebody I used to know! I had that funny feeling that there was a familiarity. It was an old teaching colleague. Actually she was a supply teacher that used to come to the school every so often . She sometimes took my class. But it was good to recognise each other and say hi.

Dull weather today. But not unpleasant. Not cold. But the sun is less evident. So I'm using the time to catch up on some of my bookwork. However the Met office has issued a level three heat wave warning for this weekend. Apparently that means there is a 90% probability of heat health criteria being met as temperature is expected to reach 37° plus in some areas. I shall put most of my efforts into staying cool I think! Hopefully it will be cool enough in the morning to have an enjoyable walk.

I talked to my brother on the phone today. His car's had an MOT. It's had two new tyres. He's had his haircut. He's had to take his computer in to be repaired. He said he wore a mask for his haircut and the person that did the haircut had gloves and a mask on. He couldn't go in until everything was wiped down after the previous customer. Fingers crossed is all I can think. Conversely I haven't heard a word from my sister. I don't want to bother her if she's in quiet mode but I always hope that she's okay. Worrying is what I do best.

Scanning the news I see masses of contradictions and I don't have the energy or the inclination to try and unravel what might possibly be true! What will be will be. I shall stay home and stay safe. Heat wave and coronavirus doesn't make for the best of combinations!

Here's an update on the covid snake. Visual update at that! Those of you who looked at the video might be able to determine where it ended there and see how much further it's grown! I think it may come right back to the beginning. But you can see how parched the grass is. And you can see the green grass that's growing around and obscuring some of the stones. I still think it's quite an achievement.