Slightly Under House Arrest day 109

We needed a few things from the city. And to be honest, time out of the bungalow and village. As much as we love it, I do like taking advantage of the fact that we can move around a bit more. So masked up like the lone ranger we caught the bus and headed into town. Thankfully, the building site that was the market square has returned to the " new" normal. I wouldn't say there were loads of people around, but it was nice to see life returning. 

We did our shopping judicially, getting most of what we wanted from Wilko's, and Holland and Barrett. I'd rather pay a little bit extra and go into shops that are a little more organised rather than do what we used to and just pop in here there and everywhere. Although masks aren't being made mandatory yet in shops we chose to keep our on. May as well get used to it.  

We went into The Slug and Lettuce for lunch ( market square) and they have done a good job in there removing tables and putting screens up. It felt just as professional as The Gamston Lock. We got in quite easily and had a couple of cocktails (241) so why wouldn't you? And the food was lovely, to be fair we've never had bad food or service in either of the S&L branches in the city. 

I was telling Charlotte, over a game of Monopoly later, that I served a chap at the weekend who told me about his 83-year-old Mum. He caught her having "gin club" with a neighbour during the lockdown and told her off. What she said resonated with me. She mentioned her age and said, I don't know how long I have left in any case, what if I hide away for six months, don't see anyone, or have any fun, and they turn out to be the last six months of my life? I'd rather go out of this world happy... Now, that made sense to me. If you are over a certain age and happy with your lot, feel certain that you aren't putting anyone else at risk, do what makes you happy, however, except that you could catch COVID and die. I'd say the only problem with that attitude is that most people take risks, and are not prepared to die either. I'm not prepared for oblivion just yet, so I personally carry on taking care.