Weekly Chat (Non-Osprey), 1 November 2020

Thanks for the update at a difficult time, OG. Thinking of you all.

All I can say is Blech. I don't like the way the count is going in some of the swing states. It really only shows how divided this country is.

Annette - It seems to be turning into open warfare. Scary. I feel really sorry for you over there, having little idea what the future looks like.

Heather - Hope you managed to get some sleep last night. I gave up on Radio 4/World Service around 1.30am and read for about three hours. Now, half-way through the afternoon, I'm shattered! And I have a big Zoom meeting this evening, for which I am secretary so can't even have a crafty snooze!

My OH went around to quietly pop a congratulations card through the door, without waking the new Mum, as she only had the babe yesterday and then came home straight after. As he walked up the driveway, he was aware of someone, and realised that Mum herself was busily putting something in her car and preparing to go out!!

When I had my two, I was so shattered that I could barely have got dressed without help the next day!! (And we were expected to stay in the hospital for 6 or 7 days!)

PAT- I left it on, not sure why !

In that case, Heather, you probably had more sleep than I did!

OG- glad things are better for J and you. I will send a longer post soon but I am fine. Thanks to all who have asked after me!

Hope everything goes well for AQ.

Thanks BJANE - so glad you are okay.

J has decided to go to work tomorrow if he is okay when he gets up. He has actually got a real face-to face doc appt on Friday after work! I have changed into new slippers and my feet are less painful. May feel more like communicating tomorrow - but hairdresser will be here after lunch so need to shower in the morning to be ready.

Never mind worrying about posting, OG. Just get yourself sorted out and I hope the new slippers are a comfort. You'll certainly "feel more the thing" as we used to say, once you get your hair cut. Also, fingers crossed that J can go to work.

Made scones tonight, haven't made any for twelve months so rather out of practice. But edible, and nice to enjoy whilst still warm, with butter and jam.