A different view

31 March 2021

I was given a free newspaper today. It is called ‘the light paper’. Never heard of it before but apparently although small distribution it’s widely distributed across the U.K (according to mr Google).

It’s very anti lockdown and anti establishment but with a sprinkle of truth. An interesting approach, avoiding social media and the increasing fact checkers.

As confidence in mainstream press diminishes such tiny and potentially dangerous outlets flourish.

Boys Brigade – live at last

30 March 2021

After far too many zoom sessions for boys brigade we were allowed to meet outdoors tonight.

Although limited to 15 we had a great evening off along the trail for a BBQ. Games

And a story time.

Felt good to be back to normal

Like summer

30 March 2021

Out for a walk with Kevin from Monyash. Not been walking from Monyash this year, so it was great to walk some of my most enjoyable walks.

It was quite busy, but still great

Out for lunch – first time this year

28 March 2021

Restrictions partly lifted, combined with the fact that I couldn’t drive due to the drugs. Sally and I at Cromford wharf.

Cheese and ham toastie and my bacon butty on the way.

First time sally and I ‘out’ for lunch this year. Good to feel normality slowly returning.

Golf – impressed

29 March 2021

COVID restrictions eased today. Impressed that one local golf club opened at midnight. Golf isn’t my sport but intrigued that people will be playing in the dark…. good luck to them.

Diazepam

28 March 2021

Was in real pain (spasms) and the doctor prescribed diazepam. Not had it before but seems to do the trick.

What interested me was what doctors use it for?

It’s main uses include to manage anxiety; muscular spasms, and to reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

I was impressed how they find out that such a drug has such wide ranging health improvement properties.

The main downside for me was that combined with the strong painkillers. I have been asleep most of the afternoon. I just hope I can sleep tonight…

Back spasms

27 March 2021

Suffering back pain for a few weeks. However had a turn for the worse.

Yesterday was able to walk but back at home I couldn’t get off the sofa without crutches ??. Today it got worse. At 5am I found I couldn’t get out of bed without shooting pain.

Called 111, and the system sort of worked. The main down side was that they said someone would ring back within 2hrs. In fact it was nearly 4hrs.

Having said that, they quickly identified the problem and sent a prescription to the local pharmacy. Slickly done….

Pain subsiding, but scary when you are constantly on the move only to find you are in bed and can’t move.

Lots of shopping – which is best?

26 March 2021

Sally and I went shopping today (a rarity).

First to the garden centre. Got a few plants from Wyaston nursery. It’s another government restriction I don’t fully get. Always good quality. In a few weeks will need to get the bedding/ hanging basket plants. Went today to avoid the rush as we go into the easter period.

Then off to the butchers. Several cuts including our favourite, topside of beef for Sunday lunch.

Finally to the House of Beer. Bought a few beers chocolate/stouts for me and more citrus/unusual ones for Sally. Pretty certain I will not be drinking ‘custard raspberry dessert pale’….