That time again

 My foraging into the world of yoootooob has thrown up this video. Dr Suneel explains his stance on this current winter habit of sticking needles into arms. I believe it started on the first of October when notifications were sent out. The regulars will be first in line to get signed up, then the stragglers at the end, like me, will be contacted to get in there quick before the window is closed. 

The intention of this post is not to sway people one way or another. My friend who is 80+ is first in line every time the treatment is offered. She says she is asthmatic and needs it. Fair enough, she used to be a nurse so makes her choice according to her personal beliefs. 

I have been called anti vaxxx amongst other things, but I assess my own choices on my own personal health situation. At this moment in time I don't need to join the herd. I will avoid situations which might bring me into contact with the coughers and sneezers. Being happy in my own isolated bubble has many advantages. I won't catch anything while alone litter picking. 

The onus should be on the individual to decide if they want to take advantage of this treatment, not on the medical establishment to round everybody up and get them to stand in line. 

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 Sunday morning and the sun is shining. Temperatures are dropping steadily and I am not seeing many hedgehogs coming out at night. Only the odd one or two, so I guess all the fat ones are tucked away in their winter beds. I shall continue to put food out for them, just in case they should wake up and feel hungry. 

Update on Mickey. He is enjoying the good life, free from his heavy backpack. He is eating well, he sleeps in my bed with me, and when I get up he gets his food delivered and his toilet box emptied and cleaned. He can wander outside if he wants to, but usually stays upstairs in the bedroom, and in the windowsills if he wants to look out over the garden. 

The weather is turning colder and it's time to turn the heating on. My plumber will come in a week or two to service the boiler. We definitely won't be cold this winter. There is plenty of money saved in the heating pot to cover all the bills. I won't be looking for cheaper tariffs, and the Government has sent me a letter saying I am eligible for a household support payment. So all is good. A bit of forward planning means peace of mind. I shall continue to pay for gas and electricity on receipt of a quarterly paper bill, into the Post Office. 

Anyway, must dash, time to check on my friends pussies. 

Toodle pip.   ilona