
Yesterday, Sunday 6th April was a gorgeous sunny day in Cambridge. A day that might have tempted some to congregate. I hope not, but some of the UK public appear to be foolish. Not us, we spent the day at home in the house and garden enjoying the sunshine. Hubby managed to get some charcoal so we had a barbeque, and played card games.
That was unusual – as they were drinking games!
It was my youngest daughter’s idea. For example you pick a card and the number says you have to… say a rhyme, or name a city, or whatever else the game rules say and pass it on. If you run out of rhymes, etc, or are too slow, you have to take a sip of your drink! The drinks were very nice, gin and tonic with fruit!
It was fun, but we didn’t go overboard and drink too much. Just enough to relax us all.
Perhaps Lockdown has some positives – we are definitely spending more time together as a family, chatting more and sharing our thoughts.
But we will have to be careful not to drink and eat too much! Or, I for one will be putting on too much weight.
Also, another source of piling on the pounds – we made banana cake with chocolate chunks. Apparently, everyone is baking banana cake at the moment. It was quite a job getting the ingredients – I had to improvise somewhat. It turned out really well but we overdid it on the chocolate! If I made it again I’d use less chocolate, but youngest daughter doesn’t agree!

During the meal I glanced up at the blue sky and sad thoughts returned. How can the world be suffering in such a terrible way on such a beautiful day? My thoughts turned to those less fortunate than us who are living in cramped living conditions, without a garden, perhaps in difficult situations. I looked again, I couldn’t see a cloud in the sky, and no airplane trails either. The environment is benefiting, but people are dying.
I just wish the Scientists could find a cure but it will be a long time coming before a vaccine is ready. They are saying one year minimum, perhaps longer. It is good to hear that influencers, musicians, pop artists and the like are donating money. I hope this will help.
We packed the barbeque away and settled down for the evening. It was only 6.30pm.
What to do now?
Relax.
Watch TV, read a book, go for your daily safe walk, or chat, or spend time with our visiting cat who has decided to call during lockdown. Except, this cute ginger cat just wanted to snooze!
Another day of Lockdown. Hope you are all doing okay and staying safe.
Links:
Workshops for young girls during this time:
From J K Rowling: https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home
David Hockney shares exclusive art from Normandy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52109901
A message from Chris Martin #TogetherAtHome from Coldplay:
A beautiful song “We’ll Rise Up: a song from the NHS to the public”
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/apr/05/boris-johnson-admitted-to-hospital-with-coronavirus
From my friend Sherri: https://sherrimatthewsblog.com/2020/04/03/dispatches-from-lockdown-in-an-english-spring/

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Sounds like you had a lovely day, all things considered 🤗
Beautiful post. 💜💜
You had a wonderful day in spite of it all. I love that people are making the most of their time together. We are on our 4th week of total lockdown. We are actually getting used to it. But it is working as we have less deaths every day.
Yes it was. I find the weekends easier Darlene. Weekdays are harder as I am working from home. But I’m doing my best to keep everyone cheerful as I can. Yes the Lockdown is working. Stay safe and well.
I loved this post, Marje! I’m glad you and your family are making the best out of this situation. Thanks for the videos. My husband and I are staying home and we communicate with our family through zoom and whatsapp. I too have to watch my eating. We’re taking every precaution to stay safe and healthy. You stay safe and healthy, too! <3 xo
Oh thank you Vashti glad you found it helpful. I must try Zoom is that good? Yes were being very careful too and so are our young adult kids. Both out of their teens now. Proud that they are being sensible. 🙂
Zoom is great. I have meetings with my siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends throughout the week.
Hi Marjorie,
Those drinking games sound fun 😉 You’re right that a positive thing about all of this is the time with family. Hubby and I are together A LOT haha. We have a ginger cat too – they keep us on our toes, don’t they?! A blessed day to you and family.
Hi Marjorie,
Those drinking games sound fun 😉 You’re right that a positive thing about all of this is the time with family. Hubby and I are together A LOT haha. We have a ginger cat too – they keep us on our toes, don’t they?! A blessed day to you and family.
Hi Christy. Yes they were a lot of fun! It’s a strange time being together 24/7 but we must make the most of it. Happy Easter. Marje xxx
Is the ginger kitty your cat? He’s gorgeous! I must admit I am quite enjoying lockdown, not having to deal with people and their rubbish.
No sadly he’s a visitor. Yes lockdown has its positives. 🙂
Well, he’s beautiful anyway! I guess cats are making the most of being the only ones allowed out!
Yes they certainly are. Lol.