Diary

Friday 26th February 2021

Day 54 of Lockdown

I was absolutely shattered by the end of the day yesterday from all the walking and taking photos, such an enjoyable day.

I did do a little too much…it was the weather, I needed to make the most of the sunshine. I was like an over exited child for most of the day. I do forget to take things slowly, I do forget for a short time that I have dementia when I’m having a good day.

I have an unsettled night waking quite a few times…an hour here and a couple of hours there, so this morning I am very tired. The thought of walking doesn’t excite me the same this morning as my legs and feet are still aching from yesterday’s brilliant day.

I check my walking data app on my phone as I am (can’t think of the word)

wow I did 13,153 steps yesterday, which is just short of 6 miles no wonder my legs are tired, my average is around 3.5 – 4 miles.

At 7am out for my early morning walk, it will only be a short one today, just up to the beach.

I stand for quite a while watching a baby seagull playing with a ball, I’m chuckling to my self, as the seagull picks the ball up with his beak and try’s throwing it, rolling it, so comical to watch.

Moving on down the beach the Sun is rising at the back of me and the Moon is going down out at sea

Looks like another beautiful sunny day ahead

Back home that will be it for walking today, the rest of my day will be spent at home.

A little outside window cleaning to be done.

Plenty of air traffic around today

A zoom meeting at 3pm and then that’s it for me today.

Saturday 27th February 2021

Day 55 of Lockdown

Woke just before 6am, woo it feels chilly this morning…looking out of the windows there are a few clouds around too. I’m contemplating going to the nature reserve but don’t know if I will have enough time before my appointment at 8.40am for my Covid Injection.

I decide to go to the Nature Reserve, I am so glad I did as I get quite close to a beautiful Heron

He moves around the pond…I slowly follow trying not to startle him

Then some gulls swoop down trying to attack, so off he fly’s

I try to capture but wasn’t quick enough, so a blurry photo

Always something different to see if you really take the time to look around you

I can’t resist a swan photo

I was that fixated on the Heron I think I missed the sun rising, i don’t think it was a good one as there was a band of cloud this morning.

Home time for a quick change and off for my Covid Injection

I arrived at Thornton Little Theatre…the venue that has been set up as a vaccination centre in our area. Very well organised

Give my name on arrival
Temperature taken
Shown where to cue ( not waiting long at all )
Shown to cubicle, where everything is explained and I answer a few medical questions
Injection done, card given with vaccine, batch number and date
Shown to waiting area, slip of paper given with time I can leave ( after 15 mins)

Very organised, very clean…well done NHS😊

Back home, time for a cup of tea and upload my photos from my morning walk.

I have a quick FaceTime with Chris before hubby home for lunch.

As the day goes on, I’m feeling a little tired and my arm is a little sore and heavy, but don’t feel bad at all…I know some people have suffered with side effects so I’m keeping my fingers crossed I will be ok.

I miss the sunset as I am far too tired to walk up to the beach this evening, so I took this beautiful orange sky from my window. Lovely warm colours to end the day.

Sunday 28th February 2021

Day 56 of Lockdown

I was in bed early last night with a bad head…was it the Covid injection or just my dementia, who knows! Not really bothered because I had a decent nights sleep.

I woke the odd time briefly when I had rolled over on to my arm and it was sore, but apart from that I’m not suffering from any bad side affects, just perhaps feeling a little lethargic.

I am still out for my morning walk, this morning Hubby joining us.

It’s a glorious morning and lots of activity on the beach, from dog walkers, fishermen, tractors, the bright sunny weather has inspired people out of their homes.

Charlie enjoy himself

Catching a seagull with the reflection in the pool of sea water

On our way home the little birds are out playing and singing their wonderful songs

I am loving the sunshine and just wish I could go further afield with my camera. Hopefully very soon we will be all out and about again.

I don’t venture out much at weekends, well not during the day. Living next to the sea does have its downfalls…it’s extremely busy on lovely days like today. The prom will be packed out!

So today it is take photos in the garden kind of a day

This little Bee catches my attention for quite some time.

I watch it hovering and landing around the garden, I follow with my camera and my phone. Some of the close up shots where better with my phone camera.

I just couldn’t get the focus right on the camera, when I had got it right the Bee had always flown off!

I can get good shots of planes with my camera and they are way way off!

So today I have taken things easy…a Zoom meeting with friends…hubby made brunch…potter in my craft room for an hour or so…sit in the sun watching nature taking a few photos and chilling.

I’d say that’s an easy day for me!

A walk up to the beach with hubby after tea to watch the sunset