Lockdown Day Five

Playground fenced off

The Margaret Mahy Family Playground has been fenced off and the flying foxes removed.  On my morning walk yesterday I met and chatted, at a distance, with two neighbours.  Many of us are taking regular walks near to home.  I’m reluctant to touch the buttons that activate the lights for the pedestrian crossings, but that doesn’t matter.  There are so few cars, jay-walking is the sensible option.  In fact it’s unusual to see two cars in quick succession, even on main roads.

I made a carrot cake and some walnut biscuits.  Since I’ve been trying to eat healthily I’ve done very little baking, but with Cathryn here we’ve got into the habit of having dessert, or at least a sweet treat in the evening.

I’ve noticed a stronger small of chlorine in the water lately, and suspect the City Council may have upped the dose to avoid any extra maintenance during the lockdown.

The Press, together with RNZ National, is my main source of news, and I’m grateful for the daily delivery, and the puzzles!  Also enjoying regular Wordscraper games.

It’s hard to find things to write about at the moment.  I just went for a walk, but heavy rain sent me home in a hurry.

Best wishes to all my readers.  Stay safe and well!

Not much is happening round my way
so there’s not much for me to say