Yes, it is very scary! Because I'm in the high risk group (age & medical conditions) I haven't been able to spend time with my grandson because he works at the hospital. It makes me very sad, and now with all the protests & violence going on here it probably will be awhile before I see him. All these idiots running around with no masks or social distancing are making things worse. I have forgotten what "normal" feels like.
Oh Maryann how terrible for you. I have seen some of the troubles on tv that you are going through! It is all so terribly sad!
I have health problems but have not been classed as high risk, I am not taking chances at the moment. It's awful as I am a very tactile person, love giving hugs...
I hope you and your family all stay safe from everything that is going on! xx
They are still long and lonely days when you live alone. Being in the 65+ age group I feel quite vulnerable and am reluctant to go to anywhere that might have a lot of people about. I am hoping to move home in a few weeks time so am sticking to food delivery a short walk round the local streets and an occasional chat with a neighbour just to limit contact.
I was lucky last week as my daughter, her husband and my three and a half years old grandson came over for a visit. We managed to keep a social distance - the grandson seems to understand - but it was difficult not being able to hug especially as it was the first time we'd seen each other since lockdown started.
Great news hubby is coming home Jo Sorry to hear you've been home alone, message or facetime me any time your alone again. We can talk about anything. Sending love and positive thoughts too for brighter days and for when we can hug everyone again.
grangers14 wrote:My husband will be home tonight! Almost 3 weeks at work...
Less lonely days and nights, although he will be in our bedroom and me in the other. Best be safe!
I hope anyone reading, is not feeling as lonely as I have felt and that sometime soon things will be brighter for us all
If you are feeling lonely or scared, I am sending you much love and positive thoughts!
Understandable Frodo! I normally rely on food deleveries when my husband is away...so hard to get one though here! I use Asda, now it's weeks ahead to book a slot and then you can only change your order 7 days ahead and only once!
Good luck with moving home, I hope it goes smoothly!
Thank you mjay!
Phone calls and video calls are so good but the lack of human contact is just awful!
Over here in Der Nederlands we are still being encouraged to be sensible and adhere to " sensible " lockdown and social distancing. 5 May is Liberation Day in Holland and is always celebrated by the reigning Monarch and other dignitaries placing wreaths on the Dam the national memorial situated in a large square usually attended by 100's of people. This year due to Corona only a handful of people were allowed to attend and commemorate the millions of victims who have perished due to war and racial prejudice. Less than 4 weeks later the Dam was literally packed with people demonstrating that Black Lives Matter !! The Mayor of Amsterdam decided to let the demonstration take place because of its importance. She even mingled with the crowd shoulder to shoulder without a face mask!! I haven't cuddled my grandkids for what seems an eternity and we have stayed in not only for our own safety but to reduce the pressure on Hospitals. It beggars belief what is happening at the moment. Of course Black Lives Matter all lives matter.I'll stop before i say things i shouldn't.
It is a new virus, causing a lot of deaths. We should have locked down weeks before we did. Perhaps now they will learn from mistakes?
We have had protests here, one I had seen on TV, they were all silent, on one knee and social distancing. So that wasn't so bad. Oh and most had masks on. Silly to be crowded and mingling!
I think it's because Track & Trace (not just here but throughout the world) has shown that the majority of infections are occurring within family groups with comparatively little passing on of infection in more public places (presumably because, on the whole, we're more careful in public places than at home). If you think about it at a family occasion, especially with everyone mucking in to help with things like laying the table, dishing up, clearing up etc., it must be much easier to pass on the infection. I think the number of people being limited to six is purely down to facilitating T&T.
I understand that SRD. I think a lot is to do with trying to keep economy going too...
Really though I just can't get my head around the restrictions now.
Schools around here are having to close "bubbles" or year groups because of the infection. Is it because there is more testing although many have to travel miles to get it!
I have seen some of the troubles on tv that you are going through! It is all so terribly sad!
