Starting Week 3 of Isolation

Another uneventful day. It rained quite heavily this morning but, after working out for an hour and finishing the newspaper, I had a burst of energy (must have been the endorphins) and got several household chores completed. 

   The rain started to peter off around noon so I took the opportunity to walk down to the drug store although it was still spitting. I checked my P.O. Box. This is the one I use for the monthly lunch cheques - nothing in it because the April lunch has been cancelled but, you never know. 

   Before leaving the drug store I checked my blood pressure - systolic, high normal (I did a second check and it was down a bit), not surprising considering how stressful things are presently; diastolic, in the normal range.

   The rest of the day went as usual. Lunch followed by a nap, read a bit, worked on my puzzle, read some more, had a look to see if anything else has appeared in the garden (nope) but the rhubarb is showing some signs of life.

   Fixed dinner then checked my e-mails - and that's it for my day!

Dinner of fried fish and brussel sprouts. This was too much food so I saved some for another day.

Didn't spend so much time on my puzzle today but it is getting easier.

A Quiet Sunday

   This will be a very boring post today. Quite heavy rain this morning but dry by noon and sunny for most of the afternoon. It actually got quite hot while I was out for my walk - I had to discard my jacket. A first for this year.

  Eating leftovers tonight - a bit of salmon, some brussell sprouts, the last of Friday's rib steak and a salad. Also the rice pudding which was seriously delicious. Who knew?

Don't know what these are called but they virtually sprang up overnight in a sunny spot and there are more to come.

The puzzle progresses!

Filling the Days

   A very quiet day today chez moi and a bit drizzly but not cold. I managed a walk down the ravine between showers and did a bit of housework. Other than that it has been reading or working on my puzzle. Still plenty of food in the house and I have been scouring the backs of cupboards for any neglected items that need eating up. I found some rice that I used to use to make sushi, and made a rice pudding with it. A first attempt and the recipe was rather fussy, but the final product was quite delicious.

   Yesterday was a brilliant day and I spent most of it outdoors, walking, gardening and just sitting on my deck. In fact I may have overdone it somewhat as my face was really hot by the evening. I don't usually sit out in the sun, especially in summer, preferring to sit in the shade, but I hadn't realized the sun was quite so strong at this time of the year.

   While setting out for my walk today I had a long distance chat with a neighbour. She is almost over a bout of the virus, contracted on a recent cruise (or more likely on the plane home). She has another week of self isolation at home but was quite cheerful. Yesterday a friend phoned and we chatted for almost an hour so I am managing to keep up social contacts while physically distancing. 

The first stage of the puzzle. The border is almost complete and all the pieces turned right way up.

Keeping Busy

  This month's RTO Executive meeting was to have been held today but, aside from not having anywhere to hold it, meetings are now banned. So, a phone conference was arranged for this morning. Despite the fact that I screwed up the entry code, it went off well. All items were shared and discussed, everyone got to give their report and, best of all, it was over in just under an hour. Usually it takes 2 - 2 1/2 hours to get through the whole agenda. Bonus!

    The current jigsaw puzzle is finished and a new one is waiting in the wings. It was part of the "care package" from the family. I will start it later today. I think it will be easier than this one. Watch for a daily report of its progress.

I found that there were two pieces missing. Hope they turn up the next time I vacuum!

Lots of detail which should make it easier but the picture is decidedly unhelpful.

   Here are the books I am currently reading. I haven't read Wilbur Smith for some time but this particular book of historical fiction is really holding my attention - fast moving, adventurous and a little bit racy!

I have just dipped into "The Kitchen House" and I think I will enjoy it - also historical fiction. It was also in the "care package" - my daughter and I have the same taste in books.