SIR GUESTLING THORN

 Day 247

Today I promise I will not rant or rave about either of my favourite leaders or bleat about the B word. Frankly I am not sure I care anymore and there is little or nothing we can do except keep going.

So instead I am going to try and be upbeat and cheerful. Not easy when you have just had to rip off a big toe nail, which had been hanging for some days, I was very brave! 

We have a lot to look forward to now we have finally chosen a new place to reside. 

Today the weather looks as though I will be able to ride my new bike for the first time. I’ve been trying to get out on it but it has either been too cold or wet. I will admit to being nervous as the last ride resulted in the accident that necessitated the procurement of the new ride! I will not go far. I confess I am a fair weather rider and at my advanced age why get cold and wet if you don’t have to? 

Do you have something to look forward to? Will Xmas be a good time for you in spite of the current restrictions. Unfortunately it seems that Northampton could be slipping into Tier 3 as our case numbers are high. What do you think of the Tier system? It appears to have flaws and an unfairness of consistency but I suppose a line has to be drawn somewhere and it will always appear unfair? We must try to look forward to a time when this pandemic can be controlled. It will not be easy and it is here to stay for the foreseeable future. I’ve lived a fair while and I can tell you that all things pass and become a memory, whether good or bad. When in the future we reflect on this time, however terrible it has been, however badly it has affected your life, you will have learnt something about yourself and others. You will cherish your loved ones that little bit more, maybe we will be kinder? If you have lost loved ones or friends, comfort yourselves with the knowledge that they would be very happy that you are still here and you will never forget. It’s devastating to lose anyone close to you but for their sake you have to keep going. I for one have much to be thankful for and for all my moaning and complaint, I am largely untouched by the current events. I only rant against what I view as injustice or stupidity not because it has any bearing on me and mine but because of those it does and can have an effect on!

Stay well