2021: In Pictures
30 April 2021: Town Wall
My bus gets me into town a while before I start work so I had time for a longer walk down to the office.
29 April 2021: Clarence
The rest of the family has a stuffed pig of their own so we had to get Sally one too. This is Clarence.
28 April 2021: Car Park Dog
I like meeting dogs outside work.
27 April 2021: Covid Vaccine
Finally my wait is over - I got my first covid vaccination!
26 April 2021: Last One
With a full time return to work on the horizon, today was my last opportunity for a while to go for a long weekday walk.
I made the most of it!
25 April 2021: On the Line
Few things make me happier on a lazy Sunday than putting fresh sheets on the bed and getting the washing dried on the line.
24 April 2021: Blawearie Walk
Today's walk was full of adventure: rocks, hills, marsh and a vicious attack by a thornbush. It was so fun, and worth every second for
this view.
23 April 2021: Ramadan
I have huge respect for my colleagues who are observing Ramadan. One of them brought us in these lovely treat boxes.
22 April 2021: Scooter
I'm missing my longer walks at the minute so I had a stroll at lunchtime. This was about the most exciting thing I saw.
21 April 2021: Suit Up
Even if I don't feel thoroughly enthused about going back to work, the very least I can do is look smart in the process.
20 April 2021: Busted Flush
I'm waiting for a replacement c-hook to arrive so I can fix the toilet properly, but for now we have a tent peg. Don't ever say I'm not
resourceful.
19 April 2021: Stile
I like seeing one of these as it means I haven't strayed from the footpath I was supposed to be on!
18 April 2021: Wilma
Noirin bought a walking stick for when her knees are particularly painful. We've christened her Wilma.
17 April 2021: Reservoir
My walk with Kat and Aidan took us alongside Colt Crag Reservoir, which was incredible serene.
16 April 2021: Bowl
Noirin recently finished a blanket she was making, which she exchanged for this lovely bowl, handmade by our friend Mark.
15 April 2021: Ordnance Survey
I finally caved and bought a proper map of Newcastle and the surrounding area. It came with a free digital download so I can also access
it on my phone.
14 April 2021: Cathedral
The cathedral was looking beautiful in the sun today! Unfortunately I was at work so couldn't enjoy much of this nice day.
13 April 2021: Morpeth Walk
Noirin had an appointment in Morpeth so I tagged along and went for a walk while she was there.
12 April 2021: Shadow Man
This may be overly deep as a caption, but I wonder how many people are currently feeling a shadow of their former self after a difficult
year.
11 April 2021: Pill Refill
My favourite job of the week is refilling Noirin's pill box with her prescription medications and vitamins.
10 April 2021: Lambs
There were so many lambs around Matfen and Ingoe when I was walking today. I loved how these ones lined up perfectly for a photo
before skipping off to play somewhere else.
9 April 2021: Evening View
I felt very low on energy earlier in the day but got a second wind later on so had an evening stroll up Weetslade Hill.
8 April 2021: Bus Wait
I was back at work for a training day today and, having found certain parts of the day frustrating, I was pleased to reach the point where I
was waiting for the bus to go home.
7 April 2021: Rising Sun Walk
I went for two walks today as I wanted to ensure I took over 10,000 steps. The second and more relaxed walk of the day involved a trip
to the Rising Sun with Ali and Holly.
6 April 2021: Hailstorm
I went for a walk, hoping I would manage to avoid the occasional hailstorms we've been having today. When I looked across the
landscape I was pleased I'd chosen to walk in this direction.
5 April 2021: The Line
A walk up the line is a fairly safe option when I can't really be bothered to decide where to walk. I managed to drag over 3.5 miles out of
it, so my tactic clearly worked.
4 April 2021: Lamb Dinner
I haven't made a lamb Sunday dinner in absolutely ages so Easter was the perfect opportunity.
3 April 2021: Beach Ice Cream
I met Rachel and Elsie for a walk at Blyth Beach. Of course we had to get ice cream to keep our strength up.
2 April 2021: Nightingale
We took Ali to the Nightingale Hospital in Sunderland for her first covid vaccination.
1 April 2021: Giant Spoon
While walking down a different path between Seghill and Cramlington I came across this giant spoon. I've seen photos of it before but I
had no idea it was so close to my house.
