Monday, 11 May 2020

Well last night BoJo made his announcements which really only apply to England. In Wales we have been advised that the only changes are that we are able to go out ( for exercise from home) more than once a day here. Also, garden centres, tips and libraries can open as from Monday - although not in Ceredigion.The English rules are different although confusing regarding who can and can't work or travel to work. So I'll leave that there.

Our key workers (nurses, doctors, social workers, postmen,cleaners, teachers etc) have been the backbone of the country and have kept us going throughout. Some of them staying in caravans to shield their families which may contain the elderly, vulnerable or children. On Thursday evenings at eight o'clock we go outside to clap them. Not much point here though as the only audience are bewildered cows!

Sadly many on the frontline have paid the ultimate price for their dedication. Especially those who work in care homes where the virus has spread like wild fire. These elderly and vulnerable residents seemed to be forgotten by the government at first and not included in the daily briefing numbers of fatalities that we receive on the television. The staff there have been short of PPE (personal protective equipment) with nurses even having to share in some places. They all deserve a clap and a pay rise if you ask me.

Next I come to the home front. Mick planted some jerusalem artichokes in a raised bed during this pandemic. Daily we observe their progress and any damage caused by slugs. He has set beer traps down as an eco friendly way of controlling them, but still they chew on! The jerusalem artichokes are related to the sunflower, so I'm waiting to see huge results that will shade my spot here by the kitchen window.


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