Lockdown eases

Over several weeks the UK Government gradually return freedom of movement to the English people whilst maintaining various restrictions and closures of particular shops, venues...etc

Using the car (or bike) to go anywhere becomes a necessary 'Wellbeing' staple part of the day and its very noticeable how folks are getting tired of Lockdown and taking to the roads

We are no exception....

Ringside seats for the annual sheep 'haircut' session

Matt the local sheep farmer works his backside off on a very hot day to give our neighbours some relief from the heat

Proper way to cool off

Malc and Bobby visit us on a few occasions and the bikes are put through their paces in the local Derbyshire Dales

Finally some normality resumes and non pub related walks are back on the agenda for this trio of ex Firefighters

Similar routes to many of the past but just really good to get out, stroll and 'chew the fat'

Perfect lunch spot atop Whatstandwell

A nice amount in one hit which left my legs aching

Left at home as usual but one day we'll walk together again.....

The memories of so many walks we've done here and abroad haunt her and its obviously distressing but behind the scenes she's working extremely hard to get back on her feet

The weather is really good and I'm despatched off for a few hours R & R every few days in to our beautiful surrounding countryside

This being in the hills near Dovedale

and parked up locally at Winster

Pat and Jane bring beer and good cheer one day doing the now familiar social distancing thing

The view from the rear of the farmhouse a couple of hours before a huge thunderstorm flooded everywhere including our washroom (thanks to the roof light being left open)

Further relaxing of lockdown rules are due on 4th July including it seems the ability to receive beer table service from a mumbling waitress behind a face shield in a pub. Not our kind of return to normality but thankfully businesses may be rescued from the cliff edge of bankruptcy and it has to start somewhere

With this new 'excitement' to come we intend to relocate for a month down near Emilja & Richards for a change of scene, service the bike and bimble around the delights of Suffolk so something to look forward to again

Lockdown

Spring is definitely here now and our surroundings begin to brighten up

This Coronavirus drama unfolds and as most folk we watch intently as things get much worse not only here but globally

This guy provided much needed relief on a nightly basis. Watching the pantomime that was the US Coronavirus briefing each day we were reminded how lucky we were to be back home with some resemblance to an actual plan of attack

The ineptness of leadership only matched by the baying of the assembled lions in the press. All a staged farce of course but immensely entertaining

Our lovely view and thankful that we were not staring at four walls...

We welcomed some new neighbours in early Lockdown

The days pass rapidy and I'm off each evening for my usual walk

There's a change in the air now and the days lengthen

A really good spell of weather sees me wax the whole RV and get him spruced up

A two day event but thanks to several biker podcasts the chore is pleasantly accomplished

Well earned refreshment

Mary brings home made goodies and a 'Distanced' soiree goes down well

My brave wife bless her, about to tackle her first outing on crutches post op

We visit the hospital several times during confinement to find a well organised set up and surprisingly calm atmosphere. Physiotherapy consultation is done via phone/facetime and Nina is given the go ahead to put full weight on to her busted leg finally after four weeks of partial load

The brakes are applied by the Physio however as her leg muscles are weak and obviously damaged so careful movement and regular exercise in small doses is prescribed

Within a couple of weeks we decide to use the facility of the local deserted park at Matlock

Perfect for rehab and accompanied most days by Ian the local PCSO

On a daily basis we enjoy the peace and solitude of this beautiful spot and are blessed with great weather

Fatter and 'Tastier' now....

The days lengthen and my walks are expanded in to new local haunts whilst listening to more podcasts

A keen new audience...

An easing of the restrictions means the bike is unveiled and the roads of the Peak District await

Mental therapy at its best!

Not just me then....

Malc and me enjoy our first rideout together this year and its the first of many to come thankfully

A further hospital visit confirms Nina is progressing well. Bone growth and density is improving every month and although it will take some time to achieve 'full development' we are on the right path now for sure. Her leg flexion is still as it was and this has as yet not been discussed, the focus being on bone growth

We are lucky on several fronts....

Her Op was done before the Covid 19 pandemic happened

We are in a beautiful location for rehab

The time of year means we have plenty of opportunity to get 'up and running'