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Nearly thereWell

It was so cold this morning that the car doors had completely iced up and wouldn't open but I am an optimist so I am going to point out that the days are getting longer now and spring will soon be here.  Well I did say I was an optimist.  We are nearly into 2021 and there is some hope for the Brits getting vaccinated en masse while the 27 EU countries still talk about it.  There are 5 groups in France and the last time I looked I was in group 5 so I have some time to go before it is my turn.  A few days ago I was briefly in group 3 but despite my advanced age I am not old enough  apparently, hence my demotion.  I haven't wished I was a year or 2 older since I was 12.  It is not that I particularly want a vaccination but I do want to travel again and feel that a vaccination will be the only solution.  Will the French succeed?  Well the flu vaccine never did arrive here  so I am not optimistic.

I used to talk to myself a lot, now I don't bother.  Roll on the 20 January though when Trump moves to Russia, or even better North Korea.  There is always hope and a silver lining.  I have discovered an advantage to wearing a face mask - it keeps your mouth and nose warm.

It is nearly my birthday, again, which is the most uncelebrated day of every year, but then so was Christmas this year so in July or whenever I am going to celebrate.  We are nearly into dry January so I have 2 evenings  left to enjoy a glass of something.

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