LD 235. Hardy.

We planted out some recently acquired bedding plants. They look healthy; experience shows these will survive the winter here. Oh and we raked up some leaves....

Mr Swinney Deputy FM led Scottish Government briefing. Hints at some Authority areas maybe moving up to Level 4... today is 235 days of lockdown restrictions of one sort or another.

Walked to the pharmacy (no prescription charges - thankyou) and onward to the library... to collect a reserved book by appointment. We didn’t want to browse - that too is booked now; facilities just reopened. Staff said they feel safe at work, although would like to share their lovely books a bit more! Good see it reopened.

Younger son did a routine covid19 test and posted it. My screening on a different matter was submitted on Monday and results came in post today. Good service, despite media claims.

Sorted out Prime TV* and watched a film this evening. *for rugby tomorrow. Oh and negotiated an extension to a hotel refund voucher. Novotel. Very fair, again.

Family well - bit of chat about planning a postponed trip in Scotland; maybe we’ll get away next August.