This has made up for losing our peas
SO, how’s the staying-at-home business going so far?
Mr F and I are worried that Fisher Junior (FJ) will send round a personal trainer to ensure we don’t turn into bloated slugs. I jest. It’s against self-isolating rules anyway.
But FJ, who lives in Wales and is a very caring daughter, does check on us every day. We have been in hiding for quite a bit, being extra cautious, as Mr F has two auto immune conditions.
I don’t think she’s too impressed with my exercise regime, which consists of running around the coffee table or marching round the exercise yard (garden) like Fletch in Porridge.
It’s great the government has ensured people are still paid while we sit out this pandemic, but did you see the pics of crowds in Cornwall, Wales – and, heaven forbid – Ruislip Lido?
While retired docs and nurses were signing up to go back to work, others had clearly regarded this emergency as a paid holiday.
But things are moving fast and I hope by the time you read this, people are actually staying at home or keeping their distance, and that the rules are not having to be enforced by police. The emergency
THE HELCH graffiti on the M25 has been replaced by a very special message of thanks to the NHS.
Motorists who were driving between junctions 16 and 17 of the motorway near Buckinghamshire at the weekend spotted the incredible new artwork painted over a railway bridge.
The message reads “Thank you NHS” in bold white letters on a bright blue background, replacing the infamous HELCH graffiti, likely in support of medics tackling the coronavirus crisis. For years before, the bridge was daubed with “Give peas a chance” and was a landmark for many. It is not clear who painted the latest message on the bridge, which is owned by Network Rail.
Word of the new message was posted onto the dedicated Facebook group for the original graffiti and was widely celebrated.
One person wrote: “Please tell me this is real and not photoshopped.”
This led to several other comments from drivers who had seen the new message in the flesh. services have enough to do.
There have been some good stories filtering through though.
A family-run store in West Drayton, called Violet Food and Wine, has been highly praised on social media by many for being upbeat, helpful and – most impressive – not putting up their prices.
In the north of the borough, a food bank is operating at the Harefield Academy for families who are having difficulties with food shortages.
Donations of non-perishable goods like tinned soups and beans, rice, pasta and dried noodles would be very welcome. Also biscuits, cakes and toiletries.
So as not to go completely stir crazy, Mr F and I drove out to Harefield the other day in our isolation bubble (my Micra) and were thrilled to see daffodils everywhere – and blossom.
The things we usually take for granted feel precious now don’t they?
Unlike the pothole that nearly swallowed us up, on our way back.
The plus side of this self-isolation for Mr F and me has been getting
Nicola Jayne Crassweller posted photos from her own journey along the motorway with the message in jobs done that have been hanging around for ages.
We’ve started on cupboards and so far have found a spare Christmas tree and a fully-fitted picnic basket we didn’t know we had.
We’ve also rediscovered our garden. Apparently it doesn’t only have to be used for barbecues. the background. Another person wrote: “Losing our peas was a sad, sad thing, but this has made up for
Mr F is going to grow tomatoes after a neighbour kindly bought us the gear.
We’re morphing into the crazy couple from The Good Life, which was of course filmed in Northwood in Hillingdon borough.
When our stocks dwindle to nothing, we’ll be relying on the tomatoes to save us; stuffed and it. I hope this stays for years to come, lest we forget what those guys are doing for us all.” The “Give peas roasted, in chutney and pizzas.
And who doesn’t love the greatest comfort food of all – tomato soup.
This is assuming the little plants survive. Which is what we’re all hoping for ourselves and our loved ones, isn’t it? Good luck for the next few months – I’ll keep you posted. We’re right there with you. a chance” message was painted over and replaced with the word HELCH in 2018, to the annoyance of its fans.