Bee

After a number of dull and wet days, the sun came out this afternoon and it was a tad warmer, enough to bring the bees out. I've been feeling really rough today after my Moderna jab yesterday, so I've mainly watched the tennis and a film. I did pop up the road to the garden centre to buy some tomato plants as I managed to kill mine (don't ask!), and I've left them in the greenhouse for now. I did enjoy the Nadal / Djokovic match last night, even if it did go on till 12:15 UK time, and so pleased that Rafa won. After the rain this last week, we did end up with 88% of our average for May. 

Day 804 / Day 95 of no Legal Covid Requirements in England (for my record only)
The ONS has reported that a record 2m people in the UK are estimated to be suffering from long Covid, with 826k of those having had it for a year and 376k for two years. 7 in 10 of those affected say it affects thier day to day activities, with women more affected and fatigue as the most common symptom. There's been a steady trickle of Tory MPs criticising the PM over 'partygate', with some saying they've submitted a letter to the 1922 committee (I dare say we won't hear any more on this now until after the bank holiday weekend)