Coronavirus
A lot colder today with strong winds and a hailstorm! Sue and I took dinner to Mum which she enjoyed. Minimal exercise today – ran up and down the stairs a dozen times followed by my daily core exercises on my Smart WonderCore machine in the lounge. That was our present to each other for […]
I now have a bit of a routine going. Visit Mum every other day. The carers seem to be settling in Ok and Mum is accepting them. Yesterday, Sue made a lovely dinner for Mum which I took to her. She accepted it gratefully and then dropped it all over the floor. I told her […]
Same rules are in place so we are still able to go outside for exercise. I joined Sue for a short run this morning keeping well away from anyone else, 2.2 miles in 27 minutes. I then took a short TCR bike ride wearing shorts, the weather staying sunny but a cool wind. I decided […]
We are allowed out if we are looking after a vulnerable person, one outdoors exercise a day or buying essential food. Sue and I have stuck strictly to this. I am visiting Mum every other day and she is getting used to the carers who are doing a good job. Visited her this morning she […]
So last night the inevitable happened. The PM had been pleading with people to not meet in groups, but many ignored it. The lovely weather saw parks filled and beaches crowded. So we now have a lockdown. With a few exceptions everyone must stay at home. Visiting an at risk relative is allowed so I […]
As if things are not bad enough already, Mum had a fall yesterday morning. Audrey her neighbour saw on the floor in the lounge. Sue and I arrived quickly. Mum couldn’t get up but was conscious but a little confused. Rianne the carer arrived just after us and dialled 999. Paramedics arrived in about half […]
Today I cycled 43 miles with a friend. We kept a safe distance between each other and anyone else we saw. The UK now has no pubs, cafes, restaurants etc open. People must not meet in groups. The vulnerable are self isolating. However, we are OK to go outside and get exercise, hence my ride. […]
As I write this Blog we are in the grip of an unprecedented virus pandemic which is spreading rapidly through our country and the world. Everything is in turmoil and people are staying at home. Schools are closing today for the foreseeable future, sporting events are cancelled or postponed. Our Heel To Toe event has […]