Woke early again (my early that is!), weather was cloudy but warm again.
Got a text from my doctor's surgery to say that I could ring for an appointment for my flu jab. Did so, my appointment is mid September. Asked if I would be sent details of the procedure, she said she was about to tell me. As expected, mask required, don't come early, may take place outside, marshalls will be there to monitor it.
Went for my walk about the same time as yesterday, took a detour round the block to the field. Could see some smoke coming from behind an agricultural building across the road, it makes me cough so I was trying hard not to as there were people around. Didn't intend having a long walk as I'd arranged to meet my friend J for a walk tonight. Around through the woods and when I came back to the top of the field I could see that the smoke had got thicker, saw a fire engine going in there. After a while another one came from the opposite direction although it seemed to be dying down by then. Came round the block back home.
The window cleaner was on his way, opened up for him to get round the back. Since the start of the pandemic I've been paying online but he still comes to the door to check. Had quite a long talk with him about aspects of the current situation, I enjoyed having a chat with him.
After lunch I went out to continue my work in the garden, was telling myself I wouldn't overdo things. NN had gone out with her daughter so it was peaceful. Cut out some more turf from where I was widening the border and tried to remove the soil from it, not very successfully so have left it to dry when it'll probably be easier to shake the soil off. Put some of the new topsoil in. Have done about two thirds of it now. Removed a stepping stone I had in the lawn next to the bench, removed that as I want to move the bench over, used some of the turf to fill the hole, watered it in. All heavy work again.
Was telling myself to have a break when I got a text from my friend J to say that she wouldn't be able to make it for our walk tonight as she had to attend an urgent conference call at 5pm. Disappointing as we were both looking forward to it, it'll be next week now before we get together. Perhaps I won't have knocked myself out with so much gardening when we do meet!
Chicken and pasta for tea. Got a message from my shopping friend asking if I'd like to go for lunch tomorrow, she's sussed out a couple of local places where we can eat outside. Said yes as I really do want to go although I must admit I am rather nervous about it all. We're going a bit later as she said it's quieter by then. It's another step away from becoming a complete recluse and even though these steps are only small I do get nervous beforehand. I know my friend will give me confidence, with her support I'll be okay.
That's it for today, look forward to reading about others' days.
