In Desperate times...My Silky saves the day!

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Thanks Tommy I shall?

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I,ve never been bored throughout this time.When I,m not with the dog I am able to take care of the things around the house or meet my Grandchildren online.Most of the last eight weeks or more have been spent here.Other than my car everything I have is contained in this small room...I do look forward to the day I can get back to tree work but until then I am enjoying quite a solitary life in a very clean and quiet City.Like i said most of our inhabitants have left weeks ago.Without the Pubs or restaurants being open means our streets are empty.Although the North East has had some of the highest numbers affected by Covid-19 Durham City hasn't.There is hardly ever anyone about and people have kept isolated and distant It,s a wonderful place to be in this social lockdown.Bliss....I did get involved in a celebration of sorts yesterday albeit at a distance.But somehow it seemed rather fitting to experience it in silence except for the wonderful birdsong that has been the backdrop of this year here.My vintage flag got a chance to see daylight.Although I always think of myself as an Englishman I feel very connected to the British Isles and have a great respect for the Millions of people here and abroad who had to endure far worse conditions than we shall ever know.

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I shall keep it there until I return to work I reckon.❤??

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The Birdsong has definitely become my alarm clock these days.That,s pretty much the only sound you can hear in my neighbourhood,day or night.I love the pleasant cacophony ???

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My brush with gardening didn't last long now that the Trees have become to dominate the surroundings.I'm cool with that.They will always be my passion.Durham was voted the greenest city in the U.K recently (Not for it's green cover) although it could maybe take that title looking at it today.It is nothing short of magnificent....My time has been spent during social lockdown with a different type of flower recently.

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My old Ma has been introducing me into the ways of bread making.Both old fashioned and modern baking ways.She ordered 15 kgs of flour of E bay and also recieved a further 15 lbs for her Birthday.We will not be running out of bread anytime soon.

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Or granola cookies?

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The dog is in great shape but I am missing work and the gym very much so I am happy to hear that we may be able to take more exercise so I am going to be cycling every day which is my favourite calorie burner.Although as I have mentioned having the City riverbanks and woodland to myself and Toby for an hour or so each day over the last two months has been something I will never forget.

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Making the most of the warm weather yesterday and the multitude of live webinars that are going on right now I tuned I to the FORST discussion on working now.My old mate Paul Elcoat was on as was Simon Rotherham from Beechwood.Really found it interesting also to hear from others on the Panel.Definately gave me hope for our Industry.I was supposed to be climbing for an Ecology company this year but events put a stop to that.

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I have added a couple of new factors into my tree kit in light of events but for the moment I shall keep distant but enjoy the fresh air and the sun,get a good exercise regime going and keep my eye on any work going in the near future via t'internet.Stay safe Arbtalkers.