2021 DIARY WEEK SEVENTEEN 19th APR - 25th APR

Few positives this week to see us through, for one we shall be paid on Friday all being well, which will allow us to pay some bills, prior to that on Wednesday we will have our second Covid-19 jab in the morning and hopefully will not be feeling as sore as last time. Monday was a slow day, try and keep occupied but have struggled quite a bit, speaking with Liz is always good, also replied to Fabrizio (his birthday last  weekend) and also to Wendy with her singing which I've had a further reply to so will respond again later. Curry for dinner, plans to pop out during tomorrow morning the rest of the evening probably watch some of the snooker highlights. Then it's Tuesday and wonder what that might bring, been out lunchtime to get some coffee and few bits in Tesco, work is slow but have done enough to stay on top, then the weekly gaming session tonight. Wednesday morning need to go out to Assembly Halls for my second Covid-19 vaccine and will then walk up to high street for some lunch too. Was efficiently processed, and on my way out, slightly sore upper arm which was similar to the last time but hopefully all is good now. Thursday and already struggling with the month ahead, same old story, try and find something to keep me busy. The afternoon was better, managed to claw back all my losses from the other day so happy with that, and should be paid on Friday this week, so can sort few bills too, been out on Friday and got some money for me, plus some shopping. Try and relax this weekend, do some football and plan your days off next week. Just try and stay safe.

2021 DIARY WEEK SIXTEEN 12th APR - 18th APR

Get through this week, a few hurdles to leap, Mrs Hughes birthday later and will need the final few bits and pieces for that. No money but keep trying to keep on the right side of things and survive this week, soon be paid again and a few days off at the end of the month to plan for and enjoy ... train tickets have arrived for a run down to Brighton but will need a plan of action for that too and not even certain we going to be out but for the cheap price was worth the risk. Shops reopening again from Monday so we will see in the coming few weeks what is happening, doesn't feel like it's the right time but I can make a choice on the day. So how does Monday feel for us, well we didn't have the weekly gaming session on Sunday, but there is one tomorrow. Have blogs to update for Kempton this Wednesday, and more football next weekend including the FA Cup Semi Finals. Loads of meetings today and more of the same tomorrow, let's at least have a peaceful evening and see how we make it into Tuesday. Was up as usual during the night although did manage to drop off again around 4am, waking at 8am with the alarm, so some small improvement in the depth of sleep I get. Feel cold but in need of going out for a few bits for Mrs Hughes, and post card for Cousin Jo. While I didn't quite get what I was initially after today at least I got something and that will have to do. Spend more than the budget, so will have to face a quiet week until things improve a little. Have updated other blogs too, ready for the rest of the week. No gaming tonight now which will now be on Wednesday this week. Dons have a game against Ipswich Town so follow that tonight and another good victory 3-0 keeps us above the drop zone. Wednesday morning struggled a bit for sleep but woke to find my booking available for the second covid vaccine jab, so made the booking for next week to get that done. Still feel cold here, working on the next release, then some gaming later on which I did not really enjoy or get into very much, also need to give birthday gifts for Mrs Hughes too. Reached Thursday, aim to pop out later for some weekend supplies, since I lost the small amount of money I had I might put this off till Friday instead now. Sunny day out there though probably a big chilly. Wrote card for David's birthday to post out on Friday where it's started nice and sunny this morning so will go out later today for a few supplies. See if we can get through the final few days, have written up blogs for football, and will have few more to complete for next week. It's also my cousin Jo's 70th birthday today so wish her well, even had a nice chat on the phone too, lovely. The weekend will feature the funeral service for Prince Phillip with sporting events being moved around to accommodate this.

2021 DIARY WEEK FIFTEEN 5th APR - 11th APR

Easter weekend will end and a load of racing on Easter Monday to enjoy, no bets though, no money. Sadly. Also got the start of our season at Pontefract and hopefully can have a better year this time, also AFC Wimbledon play host to Fleetwood Town on Monday too and conceded a goal in the final couple of mins to lose 0-1, this weekend will be away to Accrington Stanley in our fight to avoid relegation. Looks like more travel issues as water works will mean no local buses for a few days or more, so shall go out Monday to get a few bits and pieces in then see if I can get through the week. Sadly keep wasting money, and now going to be very tight for the next couple of weeks. Gaming night tonight having been carried over from Sunday, and another tomorrow too. See how you rest later and hopefully Tuesday is a nice day. It is nice and sunny out there but cold, will go for a walk later, see if the day is a positive one as I did manage a little sleep last night for a change. Found that I've NO money left, so that's another sorry state of affairs for this month, at least birthday gifts for Mrs Hughes arrived so I have something for next week. Gaming night has been moved from Tuesday to Wednesday now so will watch bit of Tv and have an early night and see if sleep is better. Wednesday morning was bad, not well during the night and so I skipped the stand up and see how the rest of the day turns out. Gaming night was fine, bit slow going and not really loving it however we got through. Slept through for a rare night of sleep and hopefully that means that Thursday will fare better, doesn't look like buses are running into the estate so can survive the day with lunch and dinner and aim to go out tomorrow instead? Updated blogs for the weekend and ordered my train tickets to go to Brighton on 29th come what may it will be nice to go out. Made it through to Friday lets see if this day can get a little better, not the best start, but we'll push on through. Go out later and pick up a few bits perhaps, returned to hear that HRH Prince Phillip has passed away at age of 99 which will be the feature for the rest of the weekend's news I suppose.

The Grand National at Aintree is held this weekend so will try and enjoy that, congratulations to Rachael Blackmore winner of the race on Minella Times! 

2021 DIARY WEEK FOURTEEN 29th MAR - 4th APR [EASTER WEEKEND]

A period that will take us into Easter so a nice short couple of weeks in store from a work viewpoint. Struggling with my financial woes and addiction but really hopeful that we are going to have enough to survive this month, got some money to sort out birthdays for Max and David this month it's also my landlady's birthday in couple of weeks so begin to get a few things in for her too and then we are in a better frame of mind. Monday was difficult, bit of a chat with Liz (work) and very tearful, gone from being level money wise to being over hundred down again. Also called my older brother Graham, for a quick chat, then it's mostly a working day with a huge release due in the evening. Seems to have gone fairly well though, try and sleep better. Tuesday morning had a bit of sleep, and though I have plenty to do today really beginning to feel the pressure of life, and not being able to keep on a good path. At least posted card for Max's birthday, topped up my Oyster card and also been out for a little shopping. Should be fine for this week and try to plan some events for the Easter weekend and as we move into April need to plan things for more birthdays coming up this month. Tuesday night had the weekly gaming session with all the guys, sometimes slow going and difficult, get frustrated at time with it but it's still got it's better moments too. Sleep was a little up and down overnight, into Wednesday with loads of work stuff to do. Tried to get on with it, completed many tasks and some issues to raise too, then we look ahead to seeing the week out, finding something to do for the weekend too as well as more gaming with the guys. Try and have a day where you are NOT online? Certainly looking to go out for some dinners and supplies on Thursday too, and up from about 3am doesn't help, but we did begin to get money back that we lost on the night before, try and be safe/kind to yourself over the Easter weekend too. Been out and got some supplies for the weekend, need to rest, seems there are no buses next week for a while. Feeling very Sad right now, so find something fun to do and try not to keep worrying about money and work.