Coronavirus
After my previous visit I was hoping that Mum might be more receptive today. Unfortunately, on my arrival she was once again overcome with distress and like before, said she had enough and wanted to “be gone”. For the next 5 minutes I tried to console her by giving her news of the family and […]
Today the Govt has given the go ahead to allow gyms/leisure centres to open from 25th July. We are all ready at Maidstone but there will be restrictions including bookings only, social distancing, time and lane spacing limits in the pool. We had an online Trust meeting this morning to update trustees on the situation […]
At last a group ride. Les organised the coffee and pub stops but not the weather. I decided to ride to Biddenden to meet Les who is forgiven for driving there to start the ride as he is 87. Early start for me in torrential rain but soon got used to it. Arrived at Biddenden […]
Back home now after a few busy days with the boys and my dizziness had receded a little. Yesterday morning I took James for a 9 mile bike ride on the tandem. He is taller and stronger now and is a very useful stoker. He was very sensible and we had a great time. Called […]
I’ve been having a few dizzy spells lately first thing in the morning. However, today it was particularly bad and lasted most of the day. Despite this we did a lot with the boys. We postponed the kayak trip because of my giddiness plus there were very high winds forecast. We have booked tomorrow late […]
Pubs, cafes, restaurants re-opened today despite the risk from Covid Virus still existing in England. Police are on standby tonight to deal with those who drink too much and cause trouble. Still a lot of confusion over what we can and can’t do. But now non-essential travel is permitted to certain countries, I have booked […]
Mum’s brother Les visited Mum today. She was a lot more settled and accepting of her situation. She is eating and sleeping well and the staff have noticed the improvement. I am visiting next Friday, it will be interesting to see her reaction then. I hope it’s a nice day and she is without dizziness […]
Lovely to be out cycling with with my friends again. Early start for me to meet them at 9.30 am at Pembury, just like it used to be. We spilt into two groups for safe distancing. Well probably more that is was fast and slow riders. Needless to say I rode with Les and Mike, […]
A miserable wet June day, but it didn’t stop me jumping on the E Bike to go one last time to Mum’s flat to read the meter and handover the keys. End of an era. Viv rang Mum today and had a reasonable conservation with her and her only moan was the weather. She has […]
Ray’s funeral was well organised , well managed and emotional. Dave and I both read our poems OK but at times we had to take deep breaths to keep going, it wasn’t easy but I was very honoured to be asked and several people paid compliments which were nice. We went back to Ray’s son […]