Odd jobs and mad science

The past couple of days have been occupied with general pottering about and minor DIY. I finally wired up and installed a "Recording in progress" light that Tomoki received from my dad at Christmas. I had to patch odds and scraps of trunking together and so it looks a bit Heath Robinson, but it's the best I can manage until shopping trips to DIY stores are permitted again.

Major news is that our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been admitted to intensive care with COVID-19. It will be a major blow to national morale should he succumb to it. The odds are pretty poor at around 50/50.

The weather continues to be stunning and Tomoki and I have managed some nice lunchtime walks (albeit with a few zombie dodges to maintain a safe social distance from other walkers).

Helen set us a challenge at the weekend. We were tasked with decorating an egg for Easter. So, here is our mad scientist.

Easter egg

Good eggs, bad haircut

I began the day with a tough workout on the exercise bike. My thighs were trembling afterwards as I had powered my way through all 56 minutes. Felt good though. After showering, I had a craving for eggs. So, I poached one for breakfast and boiled one to eat later in ramen (having soaked it in a few hours in some mirin and soy sauce).

Egg 1

The weather was amazing once again and so after morning coffee, Nozomi and I went for our allowed walk in the local woods. We had to step off the trail in many places to maintain social distancing. It was busy out there. I think we will soon lose the right to exercise. I suspect beaches and parks had way too many people in for comfort today. 

When we arrived home, we had lunch in the garden.

Egg 2

After lunch, I gave Poppy a bath and got the clippers out to trim her. She did have an appointment booked with the groomer this coming Tuesday, but that is no longer possible as it is not essential business under the current quarantine laws. So, it was down to us to give her a clip. I did it in the bath as it is easier to manage her in there. Let's say that she was not impressed with the endeavour and is currently giving me the cold shoulder.

How very dare you!

Lion head