Saturday 25th April.
I walk the dogs along a route that I have not used for months – it has been too muddy and only now can Ellie manage this slightly longer walk. The path runs down the side of the M69, and I shout a “Good Morning” to someone on a path on the far side of the quiet motorway. That would not be possible with normal Saturday morning traffic. I cross Huncote sports field, completely unoccupied. No Huncote Hornets Club practicing on 
the BMX track, and no Saturday morning football practice. Not even any other dog walkers. Approaching home, I notice that the only young child on our Lane has chalked a message on the driveway in support of the NHS, in addition to the rainbows in the front window. Her mum is a nurse. Rainbows are commonly displayed in houses during the Coronavirus pandemic, a symbol of hope.I get together with my family on Zoom this afternoon, a weekly gathering. Chantal decides that this this is a convenient time to Zoom her family, and so we both Zoom separately at the same time. We must be more organised next week. After a day of gardening the it is pleasant to walk the dogs along the “New Hill”. The air is warm and balmy, and there is no-one else about. I settle on some rocks looking over the South Leicestershire countryside, and spend a few minutes enjoying the peace in the evening sunshine. Returning home, I note that, despite a few warm days, there is no rubbish, no signs of barbeques, no gatherings audible on Croft Hill. Maybe the Police have been monitoring for potentially breaches of social isolation, and “had a word” with groups walking to the Hill.
Technically we live in Oaktree House, but sadly the tree had to go.
We now have a thriving Oakstump at the front of the house.
