Sophie is still coming to terms with the time change. She wanders into the kitchen has her harness put on and gives me that quizzical ' Is it really time to go out ? ' look.
The chances of getting that both peony and wisteria in bloom photo receding. The frigid weather has held back the wisteria and battered the peonies. Perhaps tomorrow ?
No cars but a different challenge faces us on the road in the valley.
Sophie looks at the cows, who have suddenly become rather large, ponders the situation and makes an executive decision. We retrace our steps towards the small waterfall. Fishing for minnows is a much less intimidating activity first thing in the morning. This morning there is also badger poo to be savoured.
On our way home a quick detour to the strawberry farm. Six punnets for E10. We're the farm ladies first and so far only customer.
Distance no impediment from Colorado: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p09hpKAv9Jc
Sophie sings along . Her concrete shredding voice cannot be described as an ode to joy. The best thing that can be said about her singing style is that it's 'enthusiastic'.
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I am surprised that Sophie is intimidated by the cows but not by yesterday's pig. They must give off a different vibe, apart from size. I really loved today's link. The virus is horrendous but it has also unleashed a wave of creativity and generosity. Here in Tokyo, they've now cut off karaoke and bars, but there seems to be a political battle over whether they should declare a state of emergency, which would be the next step on the road to lockdown. Cherry's still in the hospital, but we are crossing our fingers a few more days of antibiotics will do the trick. She's been there a week, so she's getting used to the routine.
Badger poo for Sophie and fresh farm strawberries for Angus. Things could be a lot worse at the ROF.
The coronavirus crisis seems, perhaps predictably, to be giving us some interesting perspectives on national priorities. The fact that the police posted drone footage on social media to shame a solitary dog walker in the Peak District has ignited a national debate on the extent to which we are becoming a police state.
Cheers, Gail.
PS to Lisa: Fingers and paws crossed that the antibiotics do their trick and Cherry gets home soon.
Those strawberries are enough to gladden anyone's heart! Ours are typically mass produced - hard, and almost tasteless.
You are so lucky to be able to take your usual walks - cows permitting of course. We are still confined, and I really shouldn't walk Inca more than 50 metres from home, which means we make it just past the end of our wall. Not the most exciting or stimulating walk, and we certainly wouldn't find any badger poo! Not that I'm sure that we have badgers hereabouts.
We, too, wish Cherry a speedy recovery and swift return to the family home.
The strawberries look delicious. We miss them in our supermarkets. Time for apples and pears here.
Karaoke bars shut! Surely that's equivalent to a state of emergency for the average salary man ? Poor poor Cherry being kept away from her flock ! Here's hoping for super speedy healing. Is the process much behind the estimated vets schedule ?
Hari OM
Sending continued POTP for Cherry - and wishes to her peeps that they remain safe and well...YAM xx
Hari OM
My word, look at those luscious berries... might have to add berries to next week's shopping 'window'. We all continue to adapt... YAM xx
Oh, those strawberries! I got some French berries at my last supermarket run and they were disappointing. I should call the grower who we bought from when there were markets to see whether he ever passes near town. Same with the raw milk/yogurt people.
Big surprise! They let us take her home today, so long as I promised I will take her temperature twice a day (yikes!)and continue administering the antibiotics three times a day. Yesterday, the doctor said she had no visibility as to when Cherry might be able to come home, but her infection level dropped again today. She's still not out of the woods, but being home should help. It's a huge relief for us - Cherry in trouble plus the virus was a bit too much. The mood in Japan seems to have shifted today - a much-beloved comedian died yesterday and I think that helped people realize this is real. I used to watch Shimura's Zoo every Saturday when the kids were small. He had a chimpanzee sidekick. On the other hand, it is reported he was a habitue of the bars in our neighborhood . . .
Hurrah for Cherry and Lisa! There's no place like home!
This crazy time has brought about an explosion of creativity and determination to share. Reminds me a bit of Brazil in the 70s, the tighter the censorship the better the writing became. We get flaccid in good times and it's corny, but adversity does something to our creativity.
Blimey those strawberries are cheap. My local ones are €5 a punnet. So far I've resisted but they smell good.
If there was demand the price would be higher but between lockdown and no seasonal Portugese and Senegalese workers coming to help with the picking she'll price them to go.
I wish we had fresh anything here. Our strawberry season is mid June usually.
Thanks for sharing. Sophie, we know the feeling when the time changes and still have the same routine. Those strawberries look very delicious. We love to make some smoothies with strawberries and bananas. Have a wonderful rest of your day.
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We've seen lots of those isolated 'groups' singing or playing instruments. The editing is fantastic!
I've had that same look as Sophie, and there wasn't even a time change!
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