Plans for 2020

Having been somewhat unimpressive with respect to my 2019 plans, I've resolved to do better in the remaining six months of this year.  The plans are broadly similar to last years with a couple of small changes.  I'm dropping the 'fix the climbing frame' objective.  I'd still like to fix it - but it's low priority.  Linda has made a specific request - so I've got a new objective added.  Here they are:

I'm retaining this objective from last year: I have a shed in the garden, in a sorry state of repair that requires some significant attention.  I plan to refresh it with new cladding, put in new windows, install some insulation and electricity and use it as a workshop and man cave.

I've made great progress in the garden over the past few months - but there seems to be a unending list of things to do.  Specifically this year, I want to continue clearing the massively overgrown hedgerow along the border where I cut down the oak tree and replant a fruiting hedgerow this autumn.  I also want to clear the area pictured in the photo - believe it or not, there's a patio under those brambles!

A special request from Linda.  In Israel we often found ourselves sitting  beneath a grape vine laden pergola.  She would like something similar for our garden.  Our grapevine is currently out of control, covering a collapsing fence.  I'm sure there's something I could do to make it better - not too sure exactly what.

I am intending to continue walking and the plan is to complete another two National Trails before the end of the year.  I'd have hoped to have had a couple done by now - but Covid-19 has hit those plans.

My retirement toy was a laser cutter.  Last year I thought it might be good to try a small side hustle and sell some designs.  I think that was over ambitious.  This year I just want to use it a bit more - probably an autumn - garden, walking and travel takes priority right now.

Did pretty well with the travel objective last year, so I'm keeping this unchanged.  My target is to ensure that each month will contain at least one weekend (or more) away.  It has to include Linda too, a solo weekend LARPing or walking won't count for this goal.  Again Covid-19 has hit the first half year - but July looks do-able.  Target is at least six trips by the end of December.

Finally, I think I need to be a bit better at keeping a blog - it's not really much of a blog if there's a six month gap between posts!  Target is at least two blog updates a month.  Am I being over ambitious given my track record so far - or is this one gonna be the low hanging fruit.

At the end of the year, I'll give myself a score out of ten for each objective and review how I've done...