I feel like I’m running to keep still sometimes. I get jobs off the to do list, but no matter how fast or efficiently I work, more seem to pop up on my list of things to do. I know some jobs are never finished like the cleaning and the washing, but it does seem a bit never ending at the moment.
Most of the last two weeks we have been in lockdown with the prospect of Tier 3 when we come out. It’s a bit frustrating as we were Tier 2 when we went in four weeks ago and there is no prospect of getting out of restrictions of some sort. I really think the Tier thing is all a bit divisive too – it feels better when we are all in it together, even if it’s a bit rubbish. Don’t worry I’ll bounce back again soon.
I have done quite a lot of walking this lockdown, probably more than the first one as the weather was so nice, I just spent a lot of time sitting in the garden or pottering around out there. The first picture is of a local park. It’s one that we used to walk through most days when H was at primary school, but less so now we aren’t doing that daily walk. It’s still a nice walk to do though.
This view is of one of my regular countryside walks. I have been driving out to Clent to meet a friend for a walk most weeks for several years now. Last lockdown that wasn’t allowed, but we were able to continue doing it this time which is nice. Sadly the outdoor cafe where we usually have a drink has had its tables taped off, so we haven’t been able to have our usual cuppa afterwards. You can get a takeaway coffee, but can’t sit down to drink it. It all seems a bit pointless because everyone just ends up standing around a smaller area, than if they were able to sit down at the tables.
As the cafe wasn’t really that usable for us, we have branched out and tried out a few new walks in different places instead. One walk in a wood was unbelievably muddy and I’ll only do that one again in summer or if the ground is frozen solid. The other in a very large park, I’d like to revisit as there seemed to be a lot to explore.
Swimming restarted this week and I had a blissful session on Friday where I had a lane to myself for an hour. If only that was the case every time I went to swim. I delayed going back to swimming for a few days because I’d had my flu jab and my arm was a bit sore afterwards. It’s mostly been ok,, but has been hurting when I’ve been getting dressed, etc. Thankfully it’s virtually gone now. It was nice to get a flu jab for free for the first time this year, but I suspect next year I’ll be back to paying again.
Sending hugs. It sounds like things have been hectic.
The walking sounds good and it looks and sounds like you have some great walks near you. Hooray for the swimming starting again x
That’s good swimming’s back on again. Must be annoying being in tier 3 because of certain areas, when not all are high. Our next county is all tier 3, but the area of it near is is similar levels to here – they’re just higher because of the north of the county and the hospitals.
Sending lots of love and hugs. Glad swimming is back. Hopefully, ours will be back. xx
Gladding swimming’s back on again for you, some nice places to walk as well
I really like your walking pictures, lovely scenery near you! I haven’t got out much the last few weeks and really missing my walks. A whole lane to yourself sounds wonderful, it would be fab to go swimming again. Still no idea when our local pool intends to open.
I feel you, there’s always so much to do and apparently so little time. This tier system is quite confusing for me. Lovely pictures. It is especially important to walk everyday during the winters. Oh, here we are allowed to eat at restaurants and cafes but only outdoors. Good that you got the flu jab.
It’s good you are getting out and about, walks are great to have a recharge and spur you on. I know the feeling of endless jobs, it never stops!
I can relate with the things to do that seem never ending!
Good that you are managing to get so many walks in…you have some lovely places for walks
I’m with you on the to-do list feeling like it’s never-ending at the moment – it’s that time of year! Lovely to try some new walks though and that is a lovely view. Nice to get back to swimming again too. #project366
Yes, I do feel that holding on to stopping work but I am not sure it will make much difference. Your walks sound great apart from the muddy one! Yay to getting a swimming lane to yourself
My daughter is back swimming but we are not allowed in to watch yet. I really miss walking but there are not enough hours in the day
A walk outdoors in the fresh air can be refreshing.
Sorry to hear you’;ve been struggling. i do agree though that the different tier levels do make it feel as if we’re all in this on our own, rather than together. Glad you found some new walks and shame about not being able to still sit outside for a coffee