Coronavirus - Sunday 16th January 2022

Went swimming Monday lunchtime. Good start to the week. Madeline is four months old today. M was on University Challenge in the quarter final. They came from behind to beat Birmingham. It was very tense even though I knew the result.

Later she was on a quiz night zoom call. Housework and stuff on Tuesday. Went to see Reading v Fulham in the evening. Had to show covid pass to get in. Only a cursory glance from security though.

There was no one anywhere near me to start with but after the game started 5 people sat directly in front of me so I moved. We lost 7 0. We were still in it up to a late penalty in the first half that made it 2 0. They completely dominated the second half. We didn't have a shot but there was a loud ironic cheer when we won a corner. I can't remember losing 7 0 before. It was a glorious day on Wednesday so went for a ride. Wasn't sure how long I'd last as it was a bit cold but managed a 38 mile loop out to Hermitage.

We had a video call with J, A and M early evening to try out their new equipment.

Went swimming on Thursday and joined the goolie zoom in the evening for the first time in a while. M went up to London for lunch on Friday to meet up with Julia Murkin, an old college friend who had contacted her having seen her on UC. It was another nice day so did a quick ride out to Dunsden. Lazy day on Saturday. Listened to Reading lose 2 1 at Middlesboro having been a goal up. Madeline had learnt a new skill on Sunday.

Did a bit of gardening including the annual lawn spiking.