Sunny this morning, it lasted longer than yesterday albeit in and out of the clouds more as the afternoon went on. Warm and pleasant, uneventful walk this morning. Was feeling a bit fed up, hadn't spoken to anyone since Friday. Stood aside for a couple cycling through the woods, no acknowledgement, same with another couple further on, no thanks or even a smile, doesn't help the glum feelings, what does it cost to be pleasant.
After lunch took a couple of cuttings from my geraniums, potted them on my new bench. When I bought my bedding plants I included three Cosmos, supposed to be so easy to grow, lots of flowers and apparently in some countries they grow wild. There hadn't been any sign of flowers on mine all these weeks later but today I spotted some buds, also the climbing nasturtium that I'd just about given up on is finally flowering. Cut the lawn and put another coat of varnish on the large pot I'd painted.
Phone call from one of the friends I go on holiday with, or rather meet there, she lives nearly 200 miles from me. We talked about how people will travel on planes, I said I assumed it was classed as public transport so you would have to wear a mask. She said that's true but you can remove it to eat and drink. What on earth is the point? She also told me about her daughter who lives in Wales, had taken a train into England and as they were approaching the border the passengers were told that they would have to put masks on. That was after they'd been sitting next to the same people for all that time. It's just mad.
Another friend phoned a bit later, long chat by which time the chicken I'd put in the oven was nearly done. Don't often make Sunday dinner on Sundays, it's just how it turns out, but I did today. Was feeling more upbeat after gardening and two long chats.
Some TV, quick shower before bed, too tired to bother running a bath.
Hope it's been a better day for everyone.
