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I am bored with Covid, but the nonsense being spouted is just so annoying. Rich M.P’s complaining about possible restrictions over Xmas. Of course they will be ok in their large houses and gardens. They will probably want flashy restaurants to open too, pleading the economy as an excuse. It is the poor who will bear the brunt as usual. Confined to small flats and terraced houses where the virus can spread rapidly. Some are talking about an amnesty for Xmas Day and Boxing Day. This is a joke I hope?

Xmas or lockdown. I have devised a quiz for 6-20 people. Well saying devised is a bit rich, I have cribbed ideas and put something together.

I am sorry if you have heard this before – but we need to smile! Asda

I have planted some bulbs, cooked some chick peas, not decided on dinner yet. What do the papers say today, what riveting news and humour is there on this Sunday (I had completely forgotten about clocks changing, but then it makes no difference to me).

• Rain is wet!

The person on the radio who said mine is a minority view and might be right. However it is more probable that he is wrong! And scientists in general are saying we need a circuit breaker to enable the NHS to cope. As a geographer I quite like the regional approach to the problem. Cornwall does not have anywhere near the level of infection in Liverpool.

North Somerset is on 98/100000 rising rapidly. Bristol on 247 and rising. I would have thought that merited moving up a tier? the rate in NS has caught up and over taken Chelmsford and Braintree (which have been moved into middle tier).

I went to Halden Forest near Exeter today and met Tom, Tams, Corinne and Ottie (birthday girl – 2 today). That was brilliant but when I first got there I was a little frightened by all the people, and none wearing masks! I know it was outside and lots of space but I had not been that close to so many people for 7 months! Nice place, but weather inclement!

Driving. I live in a beautiful part of the country – roads by their very nature spoil the beauty and tranquility – but are necessary. But why do we make it worse with street graffiti? Once you look at what I am saying I am sure you will agree (contains swearing!)

This is a bit random – but things I remember. I had a dream last night and I know it was about something that used to be, and isn’t anymore – but I can’t remember it! Dreams can be so annoying! But it made me think about the past …

Thousands of tons of explosives are on this wreck in the Thames Estuary. Read here.