This whole living indoors shtick was never going to work for me, given my rather lovely plot so a lot of time has been allocated to making the garden the best it can be. So here are some March images…
Inevitable journeys out – to shops, to provide necessary care to my aged and vulnerable MIL, to walk Dog who still doesn’t see the garden as big enough – have taken up time and while my frustrations with Londoners apparent indifference to the social isolation requests have ameliorated over the last 48 hours somewhat, it feels safer and happier to be at home or if I have to be out, then in the car.
Gardening, sunshine, hard work – these are all solace as are spending time with the Textiliste and Dog, even if the absence of the brood isn’t any fun for any of us.
I’ve even accepted that with the gym and long walks and personal training and spin classes and yoga classes out of the window I need to self motivate myself to exercise. Thank you Joe Wicks and his Body Coach online classes; I’ve tried 15 minute HIIT and 5 minute abs and an active warm down for the last three days. Who knows what I’ll be like at the end of this…
And writing? Well, I’m enjoying spending time unpicking and rebuilding a magical realism romance that is one of two new books that will I hope reach your shelves this year. The Art of Spirit Capture is based on a short story I wrote a few Christmases ago and I’m getting to be rather fond of it. It has meant a bit of a withdrawal from blogging but given the expectations we are in for the long haul and there is only so much earth I can shift around the garden I think I’ll be back here, blasting out nonsense soon enough.
And if any of us want evidence spring has sprung, well Vicky’s first walk and feed of the year is as good a sign as ever.
Take care everyone and lots of love from me and Dog…
Sheer sublime splendour, my friend
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Ah a true compliment
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Thank goodness for being able to garden and exercise to Joe Wicks! You have a wonderful display of flowers Geoff.
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Thanks so much. How’s Donegal looking?
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Donegal is blooming nicely Geoff. The weather has been much better and set to stay that way this week. Happy days.
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A bit brisk here today but still lovely sunny days…
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Beautiful ❤ Garden, that is!
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No excuse for unkempt gardens this year! Keep up the good work.
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Git to build up a sweat
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Just gorgeous. Thank you, Geoff!
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Thanks Rebecca
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You will be like The Hulk if you keep it up – only with glasses….. Queen Vicky is just wonderful to watch as she processes her green sward. Tasting a little here, a little there. I could learn so much from observing her perambulations!! The garden looks lovely and will be a great solace to you I’m sure through this lockdown thing. The numpties are the danger aren’t they – I have some living in the rental property next door – partying hard before they have to stop. Siddy has more common sense than they do. We will continue taking very early morning walks and very late evening walks despite winter closing in on us. It will keep us sane and hopefully no other idiots will be out in the rain and sleet 😀 Stay safe, happy writing!!
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It’s odd to think of a summer ahead with so much on hold. Nature won’t be held back even as we try and rein in the curve. I’m sure Siddy will take good care of you
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Siddy gets me out to walk every day even when we are on lock down – he’s a pretty cool dog.
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To misquote Maggie Thatcher Everyone needs a Siddy..
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What did she actually say? Though I agree if everyone had a Siddy – or a Mylo – the world would be a far better place!
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When referring to her deputy William Whitelaw and how indispensable he was she said, with no trace of irony ‘everyone needs a Willie’. She should have had a dog…
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Oh my god – I roared with laughter and frightened the cat! The press must have had a field day!
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No one thinks she even realised what she’d said. I’m not so sure.
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Good morning, Vicky! Have a good year! My Hercules woke up two weeks ago. I am surprised it was that long this season due to the mild winter.
Gorgeous garden, Geoff! Gorgeous!!
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I think the rain here put Vicky off. She’s never enjoyed wet feet
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Haha, I see!
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Thank you Geoff, stay safe and happy. Love Ruby and willow 💜 xx I
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Thanks Willow
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💜🌹🌹
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Such a beautiful garden in which to self-isolate! Good luck on the book!
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ThanksJan. It’s a perf3ct spot in a mad world for sure.
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Such lovely flowers. It’s surprising how much colours there is at.this time of year. Good to see Vicki on her walk. A lovely day for it. If one must be in isolation, a garden like that is great.
Keep safe, and away from the idiots who obviously think they are immortal.
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It does seem absurd that there are so many in the ‘it won’t happen to me’ category. There’s more sanity around now, mind.
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I am curious to know what are 5 minute abs? Maybe they last for 5 minutes before they sag again? Thanks for the lovely signs of spring in your yard. I look forward to much the same in April here.
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In my case I think it’s optimistic the abs will last that long. The session lasts five minutes though when you’re in the midst of them it can seem like a century.
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Ah. That sounds like five minutes of torture.
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Oh the joy of pain!
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Beautiful garden. Dog looks less than impressed with the whole situation. Hope all are keeping well.
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Dog is only really happy eating walking or sleeping next to one of us… he’s coping fairly well though. Stay safe
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The solace of spring. 🙂
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Looks lovely and cheery in your garden, Geoff. Ditto here albeit with fewer flowers. Strange times, but glad you seem to be staying safe and sane!
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The sanity might go soon… but teeth gritted and loins girded…
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