Isolating in England: Day 37, Brightness

Sunny terrace in the Seafront Gardens, Felixstowe

Wednesday greetings from a bright and hazy Suffolk day.

In London, a new resident will soon move into Downing Street.

At time of writing, the PM, Boris Johnson, hasn’t been seen in public since Monday morning. Reporters speculated as to whether the PM would appear at today’s Prime Minister’s Questions. Some thought there might be a health concern, about having to stand (or repeatedly get up and down) for over an hour in the middle of the House of Commons.

Turns out the PM has a great reason to skip a few more official engagements: this morning, his fiancée, Carrie Symonds, gave birth to their son.

Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson (photo BBC/Getty)

What a joy and blessed relief this birth must be to the family, after their recent weeks of critical health concerns. We wish the precious new bundle a happy and healthy future.

From 0 to 100 …

Captain Tom, who captured the heart of the UK and many around the world, is set to be recognised tomorrow with an RAF Spitfire flypast on his 100th birthday.

The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), based in Lincolnshire, will perform the honours. The flypast was originally proposed by the heritage group Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar.

Captain Tom and a Spitfire (photo ITV)

A Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar spokesman said, ‘Getting a Spitfire overhead for Captain Tom was always the primary goal.’

The RAF’s BBMF apparently has six Spitfires. The heritage group will fly its Spitfire on a circuit near its airfield tomorrow night, to coincide with the UK’s weekly Clap for Carers. A great result for all.

The Spitfire holds a revered place in the history and hearts of the British people. May tomorrow’s weather cooperate, and may Captain Tom have a beautiful 100th birthday.

Bright and hazy

After a trace of morning rain, today’s walkabout occurred in mainly bright sunshine and haze. More rain may come later, but so far we haven’t had much.

Our tree by the sea is showing a few exciting whispers of white on its ‘candles’. We’re looking forward to the upcoming blossoms.

Whispers of white

May our spirits be bright, even in rainy, hazy weather. May the new baby at Downing Street, and his parents, be well. And may we all stay close to home.

Stay strong and safe, everyone.

Tree by the sea, Wednesday 29 April 2020

With continuing prayers for peace and everyone’s good health.

Thank you for reading and bon courage to all.