Slow start towards a new normal

17.5.2020

Bo’s eldest son turned eighteen yesterday and with the change in social distancing rules we were able to have a small party. Luckily it was a beautiful day, warm and sunny with clear blue skies so that the teenagers could party outdoors and we elderly grandparents could chat in the relative peace of the house.  It was our first extended get together for ages but none of us oldies had done anything interesting to talk about.

Morg takes his driving test this week and the Nissan four-wheel drive he has been doing up will have its road worthy. If all goes well, he should be independent transport wise really soon.  We are all keeping our fingers crossed. He has started working at the airport again and has to start at 6am which has meant Bo has to be up and ready to drive him before she starts her own work.  She has been able to do increasingly well online and says the system actually suits some or her autistic clients who deal with remote contact better than face to face.

Edd and I have been using face time a lot, but we are still very much looking forward to meeting our new grandson in person.  Al had builders this week but all being well we should be able to visit them next weekend.  Baby Y is about five weeks old now and is smiling and looking around more. We have not seen much of our great grand kids either. Indi did come camping here with her friends but with the frost we are now getting at night I do not suppose this is on again any time soon.  Alice and Ruby are walking but I don’t think Maya is yet.  Wayne tells me they will be able to move into their new house soon which will be great.

Our neighbours on Hargreaves Hill say that they have done the same thing and rebuilt on their block.  It is the land that is valuable not the houses.  Beth would also love a bigger house, but their present home is so well located it is hard to find anything that has as much to offer.  They can walk to the shops, bus stop and park easily and still have wonderful views of the mountains and live in a village community. 

Our house is staying beautifully warm despite the frosty mornings.  It was actually hot in here today. Many nights we don’t even bother lighting a fire.  Edd has cleaned all the window because with the sun shining through them one could see all the dirt.  I have had new LED lights put up in the kitchen too so now I can see to cook and clean up.  The old lights were getting faded and tatty looking, but these ones are in aluminium casing and look much smarter. My kitchen cupboard still function fine but they could do with some smartening up.  Perhaps some beading around the door frames would help.