My post-lockdown commute back to work

[Mendip]

^^^^^^ Well thanks for that strigils, I think. What sort of a name is Bez?

I did Week 1 no problem... apart from the sit-ups. I've got no-one to hold me feet!

But a week on the lash on Bangkok could make all the difference to your mental health and wellness. Probably even charge it back to your company?

I don't need two weeks, but a couple of days will be nice. I'll have to pay for it meself sadly, but you've reminded me that I can put the cost of the ASQ through as a legitimate expense to get home. In effect that'll knock 20% off the price.

I got up at 6am, Did a quick mtn bike ride. Then came back and vacuumed the pool and got it all ready for an afternoon swim. Being you have a pool you should do this stuff yourself. Its very refreshing early and maybe show your daughter as well.

Let your countdown to freedom begin......6

Sounds like a fun-packed day mate. When we built our house and pool in 2007 I at first started out all keen to do the pool cleaning meself. I must admit my interest has waned over the years although I still try and do it now and again when I get time.

Mendip the end is in sight. You mentioned much earlier in the thread about future plans, have you had time in quarantine to reflect on these and draw any conclusions?

I'm in no rush to anything for a month or so apart from catch up with the family, especially my daughter. Six months is a long time in a nine-year-old's life.

As for future plans... I need to earn for a few more years yet so no big changes on the horizon. I don't want to travel again any time soon, until borders are open and I can get to and from a boat easily with no quarantines at either end. So Covid has pretty much ended my work in the short term, and Brexit has pretty well knackered it in the long term... what with new stringent requirements for working onshore in Norway and limited work days now allowed within the rest of Schengen. My plan is to develop working remotely. One positive about Covid is that companies are much more open to people working from home.

You evil fokker, JP

It doesn't bother me mate... the gardener does my menial stuff... frees me up for power walks and gym sessions.

Your daughter must be CTF with all that snow!