Author Archives: Jim Stewart

Isolation Day 22 – Immaqa

Weeding time today. I try to limit the use of chemicals – I tend to use flame, particularly for weeds growing in cracks in paths. I also had a good collection of dried weeds ready to get rid of. It … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 21 – 3 weeks down, 4 to go?

I know HRH Donald wants to loosen the controls for Easter, but I have set my goal as early May for the first relaxation of the controls. Why? Well the government has said they will review every three weeks, and … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 20 – Which planet

There is clearly no doubt about the cause of this virus. The source is obviously one of the alien species inhabiting the earth. The question is which one? It is targeting the followers of one of the other species. The … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 19 – No messing

Today we were not advised to stay indoors, we were instructed to stay indoors this weekend. Is that a bit OTT? What would one day matter? I’ve seen lots of graphs plotting trends with nice curves. I must admit to … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 18 – Starting Retirement

When I took early retirement I wrote down a list of jobs to do. Today I finally got round to one of them – sorting out my digital photos. I think I have about another 2 weeks work sorting them … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 17 – Hot stuff

Serious, serious error today. I got to 8pm before I realised I had not had any coffee. How did it happen? Am I ill? Is this a new symptom of COVID-19? I am now topping up on a few cups … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 16 – Insatiable moon?

I remember driving in America in an area where there were few radio stations. The only station I could get was a conspiracy station. Remember all the stuff on the X-files, well they were reporting it. The black helicopters of … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 15 – Screen time

Working with young people I know the battle some parents have over screen time. They set time limits for youtube for their children. Today I went online two or three times – and I have never seen so many of … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 14 – Hair today

What is it with this point in lockdown that has encouraged so many of my friends to go for a major hair restructuring on the same day? Colour changes and style changes – okay, maybe this is just envy because … Continue reading

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Isolation Day 13 – Government aid needed

There are a lot of people who have had their income cut short, but the government are managing to support many of them. But there is one group that are without support. not only that – but if they choose … Continue reading

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