Gingora has just accused the dog of barking at nothing.
I disagree. Sheās probably barking at the sporadic fireworks going off in the distance.
Even so, I agreed with Gingoraās assessment, even embellishing them with āshe might be barking at a ghostā.
These are seemingly throwaway comments for now, but when Iāve stuck that black Bluetooth speaker into one of the flower beds and get it to play āGiiiiiā¦nnngeā in a ghostly manner, they will bear fruit.
So Iāve been expanding my musical horizons during the lockdown, and been checking out āBatzorig Vaanchigā who is a Mongolian throat singer. Inspired by this I have been trying to emulate the technique (whilst out driving, I wouldnāt do it in the house as the neighbours would most likely be very jealous of my skills) and and pleased to report I am making some progress, I may have some hidden talent I am now just discovering thanks to the lockdown 
Bet you sound more like the little girl 
Yes I have many vocal ranges thank you for your praise Cob, much appreciated and deserved.
What. A. Fucking. Racket.
Good on you for giving it a go though 
You have to admit though sheās playing that spine like an absolute boss 
Has this happened yet? Update please, preferably accompanied by video. 
I have to say that Fridays no longer hold their special lustre for me. Friday is simply the last day of the week where I am contractually required to work.
And hereās the thing. I find myself working on Saturdays and Sundays, despite not needing to.
Weekend decision making process goes like this:-
Every weekend now.
Just imagine that.
Everyday
Without work.
sigh
Bit of light though, just got onto the shirt tails of a possible project. The Greeks were doing the tech thing as only Polish companies can do, surveys, analysis, science papers & I said āwhat about the peopleā.
A few oh shits later and them checking the brief & I actually have some proposal work to do.
Woo hoo
6 and a bit months down, eh.
Mainly been in E17 for all of it.
We managed a visit to Somerset in August and a quick trip to Southampton. We also managed a trip to Hampshire. Due to go to Cornwall next week but who knows if that will now go ahead.
I went into London for the first time since March this week to catch up with a good friend Iād not seen since February. Walked around Holland Park, lovely, never been before. Who knew there were peacocks there?
I also fed a squirrel
First time Iāve used public transport since March. The journey back was a lot busier and the 3 men with their masks under chin drinking beer on the overground were really getting this Covid lark.
Although the government said we should all be working at home our manager still wants us to come in (when we can do all the work at home no issues). So far apparently no staff in our building have had it or passed it on.
The work load is ridiculous, referrals are increasing. This also includes bloody EU settlement scheme notifications. No one saw that one becoming an issue for childrenās services did they? 
Thankfully more staff are coming in to help up.
Weād like to move but we have cladding on our building so wonāt be going anywhere soon.
Still healthy so could be worse!
The entire crop of Brussels Sprouts ffs.
Decimated by a bug infestation in last 2 weeks.
The Pumpkin harvest. Just in time!
The new lockdown and certain in-house behaviours have provided an epiphany. I know what Iām getting Gingora.
I will admit to being a frequent producer of decibels. I like my music loud-ish. That said, with Gingora working from home and taking calls and whatnot, I have kept it low. This has been remarked upon.
So Iāve got this weedy LCD panel in my garage. I found one of my Rock Band guitars yesterday and decide to have a blast. Now I could have hooked that fucker up to an old stereo, but I didnāt, out of respect for the noise.
Even so, with Rock Band burbling out of these pathetic speakers, Gingora pops her head through the door and starts complaining.
Sheās having a fucking laugh. Sheās getting noise cancelling headphones for Christmas and then she can shut the fuck up.
When we were in the office a colleague of mine used to listen to his music with noise cancelling headphones on. The only way you could get his attention was throwing things at him or hitting him around the back of the headā¦my preference was the latter 
What you need is Gingora cancelling headphones for yourself.
Fuck that. Iām not the one with the constant problem with noise.
nope, youāre just a constant noise problem. 
I rarely put music on in the flat, other half is always putting music on, quite loud. Been that way for all the time weāve been together. If Iām going to listen to anything Iāll stick headphones on as I think itās an imposition on the other person in the flat.
We dont live in a flat. My garage has an exterior wall separating it from the rest of the house.
What happened to your band? You were in a band for a bit right or did I imagine that?
What month is it now?!
Just back from 6 nights in Cornwall, stayed in a little annexe place so very little interaction with the owners (brought us some home made scones at a distance). They cleaned that place so well. It was so nice and quiet.
Lovely little garden to look out on.
Trip to Helford River area twice. One of those times I sat in the car whilst it tipped it down and my partner went for a walk in it.
Sennen beach was lovely, we also bumped into an old colleague of ours.
We then popped down to see St Michaelās Mount where it was incredibly windy.
In Porthleven we ate a pasty with an audience.
Have to go back to work tomorrow. Boooo.
