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Monday August 10th, 2020

The girls go back to school this week, “E” is in for the morning on Thursday and “I” is in for the afternoon on Friday. They’re both back full time from next Monday. There’s been a lot of work done to get ready and try and make the school safe. A 2-week timetable limits the movement between classrooms, a one-way system around the school, different entry for each year group, staggered breaks. It’s all good but I’m still very wary of them being back. The rates in Scotland are looking good but the virus is certainly not beaten yet.

After breakfast we started a new puzzle book and all 4 of us did one of our new favourite puzzles – Logistical. “I” has been doing more and more with us over the last few months now “E” is joining in with these we’re starting to make the puzzle book a family affair.

I went out on my bike this morning. Quite pleased with the ride today. Extended the route slightly again and managing to improve my time too. I attached the dashcam to my handlebars so have managed to record the route.

Monday is bread making day and the load went on before breakfast. Another success this week.

After lunch (fresh bread) “S” had quite a lot of baking to do and I took the dog for a walk. A pleasant walk but the weather is certainly on the turn.

“S” made Churchill’s Fruit Cake again ( it’s really good) and a baked lemon cheesecake. They both look delicious.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/recipes/churchills-fruit-cake?campid=email_central_Newsletter_30042020_MAINMEMFAM

This afternoon we played dominoes. We play Maltese Cross which is a quick but quite exciting version of the game.

Dominoes

It’s Meat Free Monday and we’re having a vegetable curry from this BBC recipe.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/vegetable-curry-crowd?utm_source=app

Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo of the results!

This evening we’re watching a new film for all if us. A Netflix Anime film A Whisker Away.

Quite strange but very entertaining.