They are out already
Stepping out at 6:10
AM for my walking exercise, I noticed that there was a queue at the entrance to
the Arndale Shopping Centre and it wasn’t even 6:30 AM. Whilst I did get a
close enough look, I have my doubts these were employees, rather customers who
were ready to swoop down on bargains.
I have this notion
because with the easing of the pandemic lockdown in England beginning today, I
heard on the radio that people braved the freezing cold just after midnight for
a drink at their local public house, outside.
Trim out of the gym
Out there, there was
a frost on the grass with the temperature barely above zero Celsius, it was
left to my brisk walk to generate enough energy not to feel the chill. Much
as I could be forgiven for not noticing any difference in human activity until
I was on my home straight after walking 8 kilometres, the traffic on Chapel
Street was enough to suggest things were changing.
Up into town, the
gyms had opened and whilst I appear to have no need for gyms as all I want to
do is keep trim, jettison visceral fat and keep my weight in check, I know that
I do not have much upper body strength, I cannot hold up my body weight dangling
from a bar with my hands and arms. It is something I will have to address.
Keeping it sensible
My only concern is
with the eased lockdown people would still recognise the pandemic is still very
much around, the vaccinations are helpful, but we should not let down our guard
for our safety and to prevent another interminable lockdown.
I might just have a
wander after work to see how things have changed. The shops and crowds can
wait, I am seeking the social buzz, but for now, let’s pace ourselves.
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