Friday 20 March:

The Prime Minister indicated in his daily bulletin yesterday that “we can turn the tide in 12 weeks” (that would take us to 4 June)… provided everyone acted responsibly. Only time will tell. Went sketching for an hour to Bathurst Basin first thing this morning… cold, but the sun actually broke through briefly. 

Family members seem to be making the most of a pretty awful situation, eg: Iris drew an absolutely stunning version of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave” on her pencil case (as you do)(sadly, it's only on Instagram, so I can't access it) and (this from Ruth’s FB page): “Rosa just instigated a game of Task Master, like the TV show, properly good fun, we might need to make this regular activity.
We each had to write a task for everyone to complete, tasks included:
- Make up the best word and explain its meaning, and for bonus point say who will win the task!
- Empty at laundry bag with one hand behind you back, fastest wins.
- Be the first to put on a onesie.
- Change the sheets on your bed, fastest wins,
There was also a tie break round to determine the winner:
- make the most realistic accident (!!??!!)”.

Don’t you just love grandchildren!

Afternoon walk around the ‘harbourside triangle’, followed by watching “Un Homme et Une Femme” on DVD (from 1966 – made me feel very old!).

Late this afternoon, the government announced that they want cinemas, theatres, bars, pubs, gyms, cafés and restaurants to close from tonight.

Photo: Image from #DFTE, Vauxhall Bridge, Bristol… (not quite sure if the sentiments quite work at the moment).