Day 91 - March 31st

At work, with the schools now closed, we have started selling to members of the public. Everyone is so appreciative. One lady paid extra for her order and told us to use the extra money to buy some sweets for the staff, so two bags of Celebrations have been bought to share out.

Day 90 - March 30th

In an attempt to keep the food cupboards full and to feed those who are now at home in the daytime, I made some chocolate butterfly cakes.

Day 89 - March 29th

This afternoon I did some scrapbooking.

Day 88 - March 28th

Today, as part of our permitted daily outside exercise, Wayne & I took Millie for a walk. It was a bright and sunny and quite pleasant in the sunshine.

Day 87 - March 27th

When I wasn't able top get a grocery home delivery slot last week I booked a couple more slots in advance whilst slots were still available. Today I had a delivery from Tesco for Mum & Dad (who are self isolating) and us.

Day 86 - March 26th

When we realised that the schools were likely to close, I ordered a new Wasgij jigsaw for Lara. It arrived a few days ago and she has already completed it!

Day 85 - March 25th

Lara painted this coaster for me for Mothering Sunday.

Day 84 - March 24th

Next weekend I was due to go away with a group pf friends for our annual crafty getaway. Unfortunately the week end has been cancelled so today I decided to use one of the page kits I had put together to make this layout of Millie.

Day 83 - March 23rd

On Wednesday evening the government announced that all schools must close from today until further notice, except for key worker and vulnerable children. Lara's year wasn't at school last Wednesday or Thursday due to staff absences but today the school was officially shut. The AS level exam Lara was due to take in the summer has also been cancelled.

Day 82 - March 22nd (Mothering Sunday)

Today was Mothering Sunday. I received some lovely cards, chocolate, flowers and plants from the children.

Day 81 - March 21st

Tonight we supported our local pub and ordered a takeaway. Cajun Chicken Burger with onion rings and chips. Yummm!

Day 80 - March 20th

Tonight Cafes, Pubs and Restaurants have been ordered by the government to close - except for take-away food, to tackle Coronavirus.

The board outside our local pub has been advertising take-away food for several days and now this is the only option for them.

Day 79 - March 19th

(Toilet Rolls)

I usually have an online grocery delivery each Friday but because of the Pandemic I wan't able to get one for this week. So, tonight Wayne & I went to Tesco to do our shopping. The shelves were pretty empty. We  were expecting them to be, but it was still a shock. We are living in such unusual times at the moment and nothing like we have experienced before. Nonetheless we were able to get a lot of what we wanted.

 Cleaning products

 (Bread)

(Meat)

Day 78 - March 18th

Despite the growing concerns about the Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic our local pub is still open.

Day 77 - March 17th

My Cyclamen is finally flowering. 

Day 76 - March 16th

These beautiful pink waxy hyacinths are stunning.

Day 75 - March 15th

Beautiful blossom.

Day 74 - March 14th

Really warm sunny day for a walk.

Day 73 - March 13th

The daffodils in our raised beds are finally flowering.

Day 72 - March 12th

The Grape Hyacinths look lovely.

Day 71 - March 11th

We returned to the University of Bedfordshire today for day 2 of our workshop.

Day 70 - March 10th

The hyacinths in my Mum & Dads garden are so vibrant.

Day 69 - March 9th

We made a rare trip to London today for an appointment Lara had at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital.

The hospital is located in Huntley Street close to the University College Hospital and was only opened by Her Majesty the Queen on 19th February.

Day 68 - March 8th

Craft Time.

Day 67 - March 7th

This tree, which we saw on our morning walk today, had fallen foul of the recent storms.

Day 66 - March 6th

Coronavirus is starting to grip the nation and today we managed ot buy some Hand Sanitizer Gel which we're recommended to use regularly by the government and NHS.

Day 65 - March 5th

The daisies are back.

Day 64 - March 4th

Today Wayne and I travelled to the University of Bedfordshire to attend a business workshop.

Day 63 - March 3rd

I spent some time today making some cards.

Day 62 - March 2nd

Some of the crocus are now fully open.

Day 61 - March 1st

Snoozy Millie.