What have you done today and what do you plan to do next?

I was up late (9.15), changed the bed and put the bedding and some other things in the washer. Fed the cat, fed the birds in the garden. Had a shower, washed my hair. Got dressed, put some make-up on, blow-dried my hair (I do all that every day).

Hung washing out, put more washing in (towels and tea towels). Had cereal and coffee. Did a couple of crosswords, read the paper, put more washing on the line. Had a 'phone call from my son.

Had crisps and an apple for lunch went to Newstead Abbey (home of Lord Byron) park. Walked around the gorgeous lake and grounds (did about 5 miles), had an ice cream and a drink.

Called into the shop on the way home, bought beers, salad stuff and ketchup. Brought all the dry washing in, had a BBQ for tea, followed by strawberries and ice cream. Fed the cat. Just going to have a shower and get my pyjamas on, then I'm going to watch a film on Netflix before bed at 11.

Up at 6am. Breakfast. Went out of short (3 mile) walk. Did a bit of washing when we came back. Lounged around all day. Been lazy but there was nothing needed doing.

I have had quite a lazy day, as usual these days. I washed and dried one lot of bedding, got it in just before the light shower. Then I was researching buying some good quality hair thinning scissors, having watched a video by Nicky Clarke. Most of the ones I want are out of stock!

The 2 year old peacock who lives around our hamlet is being a right pain, I think he has AHD . He jumps up and down very heavily on our flat roof, for no reason, and then goes on the tiles. He is a heavy bird and we are worried he'll damage the roof. So today, every time he went up there, we ran out and squirted the hose until he flew off indignantly squawking, he'd be up there again within the half hour.

Finally I have been struggling to play the ukulele and do strumming patterns properly. Lots of practice today, my wrist and head ache. But there is a smidgen of progress, which is pleasing.

crazyH I hope your grandson is OK. Did you rest for a while today?

Just been for my shower (I have been on the phone to relatives and a relative came for a 2m chat. Now I'm going to have a very late lunch.

Got up at usual 7ish and as I drank my tea I got my diary up to date. Caught up with recorded programmes as usual. I actually washed the bathroom floor - I had been meaning to do it for ages but the trouble is it never looks dirty (it was!)
As soon as I was showered and dressed I did a little pruning of suckers on the roses - I had been meaning to do this for ages too! My daughter popped down with our dinner - she loves cooking and had made us a lasagne. We had a 2m chat. My son and his wife bought our shopping in - they shop for us every Sunday as we are forbidden to go shopping. Another 2m chat. Now Mr R is watching an old football game and I am on here. Felt a bit fed up earlier but a bit more cheerful now

Prepared veg for tonight’s dinner.
Transplanted some sunflowers I have grown from seeds. Planted up a cordyline in a large pot for the front garden and had a general tidy up.
Cup of tea and a banana for lunch .
Finished (at last) clearing and sorting my craft room.
Got a new book ready to read to DGS on facebook later.
Made some scones and next we are going to treat ourselves to a cream tea.

Made beds, showered got breakfast, told DH to move out of the way so I could sort out his PC as swearing at it wasnt going to help.
Helped him replace guttering, mostly consisting of fetching and carrying. Planted out runner beans and peas.
Planted some flower seedlings.
Did a stack of ironing, eating a late lunch now, then I’ll take the dog out for a walk and then come back get dinner.
Then I’m free!

Got up at 9 am, after a restless sleep (worrying about little grandson's health). had coffee, did a load of washing. hoovered bedroom, cleaned ensuite and now back to bedroom to rummage around and have a lie-down. I am soooo lazy ?

Yes give yourself a manicure and pedicure have a relaxing day I haven’t used a face mask in years, but after I finish my housework which I only started a few mins ago, I’m going to put my feet up with a good book enjoy!

Face timed our son in Australia and chatted for an hour. We'll take our dogs out for a walk in the country side later and will have a lovely roast chicken dinner this evening.

I am trying to keep busy but not overwhelm myself as if I sit and dwell on lockdown, I end up very down but if I overwhelm myself with work I end up frazzled. I organised my wardrobe a few days ago and I think I might do some light housework after my shower.

Nothing much had a shower after my first walk, tidied up made the bed, looked through some old photos and sent a pic of one to 3 of my nieces from when the were really young I was sure they hadn’t seen before, they were shocked at how young they all were. Then watered some pots and had lunch. My daughter is going to pop by for a garden chat later and that’s my exciting day. No other plans.

Put a wash on. Rubbed down some more paintwork, a bit of filling, undercoating. Now having a sit down waiting for filler to harden off. OH making headway building next door neighbours garden bar.

GagaJo That sounds like a very stressful start to an equally stressful day. Try not to get too stressed, just do your best. Good luck

Urgh. I had a lie in this morning and then remembered with only 25 minutes to go that I had an online tutorial with a student so zoomed out of bed, washed hair and made myself not look quite so crazed-old-woman.

Had a 10 minute break after the tutorial with GS and then back to the computer to plan some lessons. Deadly dull but have to get ahead because exams start tomorrow and I will have s**t loads of marking by the afternoon so need to be prepared.