Off-at-a-Tangent: WEEK 50 CORONAVIRUS - STILL IN FULL LOCKDOWN; KEEPING OCCUPIED

Sunday 14 February 2021

WEEK 50 CORONAVIRUS - STILL IN FULL LOCKDOWN; KEEPING OCCUPIED

The message from the Scottish government (and UK also) continues to be "Stay at Home, Saves Lives, Protect the NHS".

Tomorrow new rules are to be applied to international travellers entering the country: they must quarantine for 10 days in approved hotels near airports at their own expense (£1750.00)

The early years of Primary school are going to go back soon as are the final years of secondary school (those facing exams). That means Alastair and Ishbel who are in middle years will be out of school until April, i.e. at home and mainly in their bedrooms.

Harriet and Ellie got back for some part-time schooling for a couple of days at the end of this past week. They have been to visit as they are part of our 'social bubble'.

I get a lot of mileage out of jigsaws, good ones, i.e. made of wood with whimsical pieces.

In the past I have composed images for the jigsaw using Photoshop and sent them to be made a given size. We are a bit short on recent family photos so Harriet and I are designing one which I will send off once we are happy our artwork!

Harriet this week, aged 7.5 years.

Harriet this week, aged 7.5 years snowman on deck.

* * VENDÉE GLOBE RACE MORE YACHTS CROSSING THE FINISH LINE * *

The sailors are now finishing the race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France's west coast. Having spent years peering at beautiful images of yachts and sailing activities I have enjoyed some wonderful photographs taken by the host of photographers who meet them coming up the channel. Their kit is impressive; shots using drones, close-ups with zoom lens.

It's been a great diversion these last 3 months. There's still some more to come (they have crossed the equator). So at least I will have some more arm-chair sailing to keep from wearying!