Easing lockdown

How could any of us have imagined what this year would bring?  Thankfully our family and close friends remain well, but hearts go out to those who have lost their loved ones.  As Northern Italy went in to lockdown earlier this year if used Instagram to try to get a glimpse of what life was like.  I remember thinking that it didn’t tell me much, as photos were generally filled with meals and pictures of quiet countryside.  I get that now.  Most of the past 8 weeks has been filled with food, work from home and one walk a day.  Dog training has been lost from our weekend routine,  Marley has not been off the lead outside of the garden; how do you Social distance when your over enthusiastic dog runs up to a complete stranger?  Greetings with other dogs are few and far between, and only on long leads. We’ve been lucky though to be in good health and have a lovely place to walk from our doorstep.

We’ve stil not moved in to the new house, but removals happen this week. Won’t be long before Marley has the run of his new garden and a few new local walks.  The last week has been so much better with two walks a day, but although we’re allowed we’ve not driven anywhere for exercise.  Maybe next week.

The video highlight of the past 8 weeks has to be a sponsored training session for the Lancashire Covid-19 Support Fund.