All very strange today. I haven’t been feeling too well for the last few days, and have just sent off a Covid test, though I’m pretty sure I haven’t got it. In fact, I fluctuate – some of the time I feel OK, and then I feel pretty awful for a bit. Still, it doesn’t stop me doing things. Most of today I’ve been editing Karen Smyth’s Paston project evaluation, which is 95 pages long and, come to think of it, might be making me feel ill. Still, nothing compared to Dot’s lovely Aunt Sheila, who died this afternoon in hospital, aged in her early 90s. Quite peaceful, apparently. We didn’t see her often, but we’ll miss her. Teresa rang to let us know.
Earlier I finished reading The Snowdonia Killings, which was pretty exciting and a very easy read. Today is cold but dry: yesterday was cold too, with rain later in the day. Felt quite bad at different times, but especially after having a bath late afternoon. This was after posting my Covid test in the rain. Earlier Dot and I went for a walk after parking at Morrisons, then did quite a big shop. Both of us did over 6000 steps, but not all of them together. Did some Paston editing and quite a bit of reading. Watched Dr Who and Screw, a drama series set in a prison. Dot was not feeling particularly well either: she has a scratchy throat.
There was mixed weather on Sunday: dry at first, but rain later. Church in the morning. I led and Carrie “preached”, with Dot doing the prayers really well. We seem to have settled on a new layout in the hall, but really it’s the reinstatement of an older layout. Eleanor came round in the afternoon to pick up presents from the Compline group and stayed for tea and cake. In the evening Dot and I went to the cinema in the rain and saw The House of Gucci , which was quite well done but, being true in the main, didn’t make too much sense. Lead characters changed their personalities for no apparent reason.
I was already feeling a bit off, and so on Monday I took a lateral flow test in the morning, but it was clear. I also had no Covid symptoms; so after dropping in at Morrisons, we drove to Anglesey Abbey, near Cambridge, where we met Dave, Julia, Vicky, Oliver, Oliwia and Amy. the car park was packed: eventually found a spot and guided the others in. Went to the restaurant; Amy, Julia and I kept tables while the rest of them queued about 45 minutes for food, which was however quite good. Afterwards we went for a walk in the grounds: beautiful winter walk – got some good pictures. Weather was sunny and not too cold: very pleasant altogether. Talked to everyone. Oliwia is lovely. Dave seemed a bit tired. I had taken paracetamol; so felt OK. Easy drive home. Cooked chilli con carne and watched football, then two episodes of The Tourist, an Australian thriller which was excellent and easy to follow. Walked 8000 steps – similar to Saturday.
On Tuesday it was back to grey and wet, and much colder from late morning. Drove up to Oakfields for our (probably) last Archant coffee morning there. Widespread absenteeism, including Robin, Brian and partners. Present: Eric, Bill Woodcock, Jennie Downing, Dot and me. Had a very nice scone and some tea. Dot had scone and two coffees, all for under £10. Good conversation. Left promptly to be home in time for the visit of Anna for violin lesson and lunch. Felt a bit tired and headachy in afternoon. Did some reading and watched the first two episodes of Around the World in 80 Days, which was really well done. Also saw new season start of Call the Midwife. Managed to get up to 4500 steps indoors.
On Wednesday there was a lockdown in Toronto, apparently. Cold here, but went out for a walk, mainly to buy more lateral flow tests. No one had any, so I ordered some from the Government. They arrived this morning. I tried to get an e-consult with Thorpewood but but unsuccessful: they wanted me to ring up, but by that time I’d lost the will to live. Dot was feeling a bit unwell after helping Bridget to take down decorations. We also put them up in the loft later. Watched a couple more episodes of Around the World. Strangely, I seem to have plenty of energy. Maybe since I started taking Vitamin D.