Lock Down in Devon

Most days passed by much like each other - it was difficult to keep track of what day of the week it was at times.  I found it very calming and enjoyable - especially as the weather was so wonderful for the whole of April and May.  Long hot sunny days - perfect for sitting in the garden and cross stitching or reading.  It was like being on permanent holiday. The weather turned colder and wetter in June, but then I turned to more computer stuff, including updating this blog.   Our lock down coping strategies are covered in detail in the specific pages - cycling, walking, cross stitching, ringing, jigsaws etc but during the first three months we did some jobs around the house and garden, and finally got round to scattering Mary's ashes. One day as I was passing, I phoned the undertakers from outside their offices in the High Street, and they said I could come in and pick Mary's ashes up straight away.  A few days later, on a beautiful evening, we went up on to the moor to a place

Mike arrived on Wednesday 18th March - and we have been living in Devon ever since.  I can hardly believe my luck!  I have loved every minute of it.  Every morning I wake up and pinch myself that I am actually living here (I have blanked out the thought that one day it will all end and I will have to go back to London).  I love walking to the High Street with my shopping trolley and buying a few bits and pieces. This blog does not contain a day by day account - rather a record of how we passed the time and survived lock down.  There are separate pages listed across the top for a more detailed account. Lorraine moved into our house the day before Mike left - and was able to help him load the car with the handbike etc.  Mike worked from home during the day.  He occupied himself otherwise with jigsaws, playing the organ, various jobs around the house and garden, and getting out and about on his handbike.  He built a ramp for the back door, painted the shed, and restored and painted the