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off for a few days vacation
Off to London tomorrow, for a few days vacation - a bit of art gallery and museum visiting (so far my plans are the V&A, the Wallace Collection, and the National Gallery), a bit of shopping, and a couple of nice meals at restaurants. Wearing a mask, of course, because while I may be reckless I'm not that reckless ( Read more... ) -
Pingdemic
If all had gone as planned, today I would be sorting my packing to head back to Leeds tomorrow, after a really lovely vacation at home with my parents, and getting back to work on Monday ( Read more... ) -
At home with my parents
Safely at home with my parents (after a train trip which lasted a couple of hours longer than scheduled) and having a lovely lazy holiday.
It’s so good to see them.
And it’s very good to be somewhere other than my flat.
(Returning on Saturday. Ah well.) -
Scarlet!
For public release: I have a new trilogy coming out (over the next few years) involving (a) the Scarlet Pimpernel, and (b) vampires. (Also mayhem, magic, and revolution.)
To quote the release:
In Revolutionary France, the aristocrats are vampires - and they face the guillotine. However, the Scarlet Pimpernel, a disguised British noble, is ( Read more... ) -
first jab jabbed
I've had my first jab (Moderna) and don't seem to have had anything too drastic in the way of reaction. (Touch wood.) Just some arm pain and some tiredness. Let's hope it stays that way. Next jab is scheduled for July, but at least we're getting there ( Read more... ) -
thank goodness the weather changed
Minor annoyance today; one of my radiators (a plug-in, freestanding one) didn't work when I turned it on. Fortunately it was in my lounge/kitchen area, so not as vital as the one in my bedroom; also fortunately, the weather here has turned much milder these last few days, and looks set to stay that way for the next week. Also fortunately, it was a ( Read more... ) -
Happy Inauguration Day!
Congratulations to all my American friends.
(Just got to change the UK government now.)
(All fine here otherwise. Quiet. Locked down. Currently raining.) -
Happy New Year!
Happy new year to everyone!
Here's hoping it moves towards improvement for us all.
Take care and stay safe. -
Merry Christmas
It’s been a very nice Christmas, and my family and friends are all well and liked their presents - as did I. Also. I ate too much.
Take care and stay safe and be happy, everyone -
sigh
Well - we've known it was coming for a couple of weeks now, but today on my weekly phone call to my parents I actually said out loud that I definitely wasn't coming down for Christmas ( Read more... )