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I am going quite well so far in my self isolation. In my late 70s I guess I am in that danger zone but consider myself fortunate to be in good health and with a reasonable degree of fitness.
Last week I prepared my veggie beds for the winter crops. Then, out of the blue, came the Brush Turkeys who dug them up as soon as I turned my back. They are very laid back birds. Just sauntered off at a leisurely pace when I chased them with a “see if I care attitude”. I found an online hint that they don’t like teddy bears. I only had a large panda bear but hung that on the fence and it has worked even though my son said it looks like he has been crucified. 10 days now and they haven’t been back.
I also did some sewing and made three face masks from leftover Japanese material using copper bonsai wire in the nose section. I now have masks which match my kitchen blind! Just read that copper will kill a virus particle in a matter of seconds.
Going for walks this week has been a pleasure. The amazingly clear skies remind me of the New Zealand South Island where there is virtually no pollution. With no rain forecast, I have been painting the weatherboards around the roof edge, only those I can reach from a small step ladder with an extension pole.
I enjoy cooking and I am trying to be more adventurous. Today I plan to make a seafood pie with salmon and prawns and an eggless chocolate cake from Jamie Oliver’s TV Show Keep Cooking and Carry on.
So life goes on. Really missing my family, and things like catching up with friends for lunch or a coffee.
Last week I prepared my veggie beds for the winter crops. Then, out of the blue, came the Brush Turkeys who dug them up as soon as I turned my back. They are very laid back birds. Just sauntered off at a leisurely pace when I chased them with a “see if I care attitude”. I found an online hint that they don’t like teddy bears. I only had a large panda bear but hung that on the fence and it has worked even though my son said it looks like he has been crucified. 10 days now and they haven’t been back.
I also did some sewing and made three face masks from leftover Japanese material using copper bonsai wire in the nose section. I now have masks which match my kitchen blind! Just read that copper will kill a virus particle in a matter of seconds.
Going for walks this week has been a pleasure. The amazingly clear skies remind me of the New Zealand South Island where there is virtually no pollution. With no rain forecast, I have been painting the weatherboards around the roof edge, only those I can reach from a small step ladder with an extension pole.
I enjoy cooking and I am trying to be more adventurous. Today I plan to make a seafood pie with salmon and prawns and an eggless chocolate cake from Jamie Oliver’s TV Show Keep Cooking and Carry on.
So life goes on. Really missing my family, and things like catching up with friends for lunch or a coffee.