We've been Locked Down for the past 26 1/2 days.  The number of people catching Covid-19 was increasing daily.  The number being admitted to hospital daily was increasing.  The number of people dying within 28 days of being diagnosed with Covid was still increasing.  It was deemed Necessary.  Finally.

( It Was NECESSARY! )

There now, a headline from yesterday

"Coronavirus: 'Crystal clear' drunk people will not socially distance"

( Surprised? )

In their wisdom, the Government has decided to allow pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in England to re-open today.

( Covidiocy )

I got up this morning on semi-autopilot.  So realised I needed to change a few vital clothes, but totally forgot it was Saturday and that I needed to shower and wash my hair.  That still remains to be done.  It'll keep a short while ( Read more... )

I might inveigh against the Covidiocy and sheer arrogance, not to mention total lack of empathy, of a certain person - who was fully informed and involved in developing policy, but won't bother.  Enough has been said.  Heck, his total lack of apology at a grilling by the Press even shifted the BBC1 6pm News last night ( Read more... )

As the saying goes - "Be grateful for small mercies".

If nothing else it makes you realise that you have so much more than is currently inaccessible due to Lockdown*.

So here's a not-particularly-comprehensive List, in no particular order of importance -

( Counting My Blessings )

Good Afternoon Dear Reader *checks time of writing.  Yes, it's after noon now.  Here at least ( Read more... )