Day 32 Friday 24th April

It’s Friday, so no (paid) work today. Where the morning went, I don’t know, but it was midday before I knew it. Then that is what days off are for. As I said yesterday, today was to be a day off from all things bedroomy and decorating. The door to the bedroom remained firmly closed, to allow the new plaster to dry. Instead, we went on a bike ride followed by a picnic lunch at the allotment. A bit of light weeding and/or watering might be permitted. But only if we were in the mood for it.

We packed some Quiché and salad into the ‘T’ bag and set off for the allotment via the long way. There is a good off-road cycle route from New Malden to Raynes Park which goes past the Allotment gates, so we rode into New Malden to pick it up. We were a bit later in arriving at the allotment than we had planned. This was due to running into (not literally) some friends, and having a chat, at acceptable physical separation distances. You may have noticed that I do not like the term “social distancing”, and try my best not to use it if possible.

We decided to have lunch before we did anything else. I put the kettle on while Diane laid out the food. The photo on the right shows the remains of the meal.

After we had finished I decided to earth up the potatoes, while Diane did some weeding and watering. The Hawthorn bush behind the allotment has burst into rather spectacular flower since we were last up there three days ago.

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After we had finished at the allotment we rode to Raynes Park to get some milk and other bits and pieces of shopping, then rode home to make dinner.

Tonight was the first time this year that we have eaten in the garden. It was almost like going out for dinner. I thought the spaghetti bolognese was very good, (even though I made it my self).