Awwwww...


This post covers some old ground - but if nothing else, it gives me a good excuse to share some lovely pictures, that I took a couple of evenings ago!

 

As much of the content of this blog is about how Phil v2.0 fills his days, it would be a shame to omit what has probably been, my most enjoyable time over the past week. That was a fairly lengthy walk, last Thursday – on which I encountered, these lambs

 

In the good old days, I was in the habit of a regular Thursday evening, tandem ride.  As you might imagine, social distancing isn’t too easy on a tandem. I have suggested that my risks from streamlined exhalation, could be minimised by the front rider wearing a snorkel – he doesn’t seem too keen on that, though!

 

In the absence of a tandem excursion, my pilot (front rider) and I, have kept up the habit of Thursday evening exercise, together. We now go for regular walks, and last Thursday, was no exception!

 

It was a lovely evening for a quite beautiful stroll. Standing near the pictured sheep, and turning a little to the right presented this view:




 And with just a little more rotation...



This was only about 3 miles walk away from my home. I really am very lucky indeed, to live where I do – says he, counting his blessings for a change!

 

If any reader is local and interested, it is in Norbury, heading towards Prince’s Incline in Poynton.

 

There is more to walking for me though, than just, an enjoyment of the scenery ...

 

While experiencing this, I am also contributing to my physical wellbeing.

 

As I mentioned, these Thursday excursions are taken with my former (and hopefully soon to be so, again) tandem partner. As you might imagine, we don’t walk in silence and there is a great deal of conversation. This fosters a sense of welcome, companionship. 

 

I used the word “welcome”. It is true to say that I have always needed some friendly contact, and its maintenance is needed, and truly welcome. Phil v2.0 has however found that an excess of time spent talking with others is not welcome.

 

It has tended to give rise to mental fatigue, with consequent confusion and distress (usually slight, I am pleased to say!) 

 

Our walks usually last for 2 or 3 hours, which is plenty of time, for a lot of chat. In the past I would have shunned such a lengthy exchange but am now, finding it increasingly easier to spend time in this way. I even look forward to our conversations. In a sense therefore, our walks are contributing towards a re-generation of some social skills.

 

My companion seems to know a lot about very many things indeed. He also seems to take pleasure in sharing this knowledge. I might not have a clue, what he is talking about for much of the time, but I guess that I am learning something...

 

On reflection, our Thursday walks are giving me quite a lot:

 

·      Enjoyment of lovely surroundings

·      Beneficial physical activity

·      Companionship and and help with a re-development of social skills

 

Not forgetting:

 

·      Training for future pub quizzes!

 

 

 

 

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