Author Archives: Jim Stewart

Isolation Day 92 – Good Health

Hot day today. Just had to sit there and sun myself on my decking. I have been looking at ways to set up some support wire for my vine. The fences my neighbours have put up are concrete posts. I … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 91 – Zero hunger

Did a stock take today. Yes, there is a chance of a second lockdown because of the beach craziness and the protests. But I am optimistic – after the first protests there was a blip in the new cases of … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 90 – No poverty

A warm humid day for most of the daylight hours. So I got to rest out my new decking area with my lounger. Perfect location – catches the sun really well. I must get my garden misting system set up. … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 89 – Our to-do list

I really think NFU Mutual need to think twice about their adverts. I always thought that the old adverts that proudly announced they only rejected 1 in 50 claims was not altogether encouraging. Now they have another advert saying that … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 88 – End of the road

I’ll bring together a few days in Las Vegas in to a single day. Las Vegas is renowned for the casinos, but there is a lot more to the city if you look around. There are casino shuttles and taxis … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 87 – Memorial

10th June was my last day driving on my USA trip. I drove from Flagstaff to Las Vegas. I stopped off at the Hoover Dam, and also called in at the glass bridge over the grand canyon (big disappointment). It … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 86 – Opportunity

The decking is finished. At least stage 1. I need to put some planters around the back and train some climbing plants to make a decent backdrop. Back to Day 14 of my road trip 4 years ago. It didn’t … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 85 – Enter your password here

A friend posted a reminder to people not to enter the Facebook Prize draws. Truth is a lot of them are scams, like some of the fun quiz posts. Next time you fill in one of the fun quizes try … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 84 – I can’t take anymore

Four years ago today I went from St George to the Grand Canyon. I expected to have a look at the canyon then drive on to find a cheap motel further south. But when I arrived at the lodges it … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 83 – Sacrifice

I really am an unbelievably wonderful person. And so are you. I heard it on the TV the other day. We have made such amazing sacrifices by staying indoors. There is only so much daytime TV a person can cope … Continue reading

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