Isolation diary: Cheering up

In the last few weeks we have all seen enough memes, videos of clever/cute pets, animated gifs and inspirational verses to last the rest of our lives. All, of course, are sent with the very best of intentions – to lift our spirits with a bit of comfort or laughter.

One friend reminded me of the best ever clip from a children’s TV show. If you ever need cheering up this is the one:

What is your go-to mood-lifter?

 


Please note

We have been in full self-isolation since 16th March to protect my husband whose immune system is compromised.

If you are in self-isolation then join the Lib Dems in self-isolation Facebook group.

You can find my previous Isolation diaries here.

 

* Mary Reid is a contributing editor on Lib Dem Voice. She was a councillor in Kingston upon Thames, where she is still very active with the local party, and is the Hon President of Kingston Lib Dems.

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8 Comments

  • Barry Lofty 11th Apr '20 - 5:13pm

    What a tonic that clip is, it brings back such happy memories!!

  • @Jonathan Calder – thank you! Coming from Lord Bonkers that is high praise indeed.

  • I remember watching Blue Peter in its first years with Christopher Trace showing kids how to make things from egg boxes.

  • John Marriott 12th Apr '20 - 8:30am

    It’s nice to know that it’s not the first time we’ve been in the sh….. So were John, Peter and Val back then! Yes, it’s a great clip, courtesy of live TV. You know, the person I always feel sorry for whenever I see it is the little zookeeper. Happy days indeed!

    Keep strong, folks, keep safe and keep washing those hands (plus other body parts, of course)!

    @Manfarang
    Talking of Christopher Trace, I wonder what happened to Leila Williams(?)?

  • John,
    Leila Williams is still alive somewhere.

  • Sue Sutherland 12th Apr '20 - 3:40pm

    Oh it’s so good to have a real laugh out loud!

  • John Marriott 12th Apr '20 - 7:35pm

    @Manfarang
    Just checked her out on Wikipedia. She’s still around. A former Miss Great Britain before she went on TV, she apparently got the sack from ‘Blue Peter’.

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