I don't know where we're going, but I know where I am (part 9)

honeybear

Hello Wherers!

On catch up and hoping all are well. Just called in to the home place and it's odd to say that I miss all the visitors ... our house is usually a hive of activity but we're all being really careful around our elderly parents. I'm never complaining about visitors again! Our Mam is a real people person and we're all panicking about her difficulty with social distancing. Last year she got her cataracts done. I took her to a post op checkup and she was reminded of the high risk of infection. Leaving the doctor, she said that she wanted to call in to visit an elderly neighbour. When we arrived at the ward, the nurse discreetly told us to avoid any physical contact as our neighbour had MRSA. The minute my Mam saw our neighbour, she gave her a big hug! Social distancing is going to be challenging to say the least! My chatty Mam & Dad love my little doggie so I've decided to leave her with them for the duration of this crisis ... they need her more than me. Keep safe everyone!

Bishop of hope

Renata Nutritious Refrigerator wrote: »

I have some dock leaves for sale. 10 for €120

Are you sure it's docks, at that money I'd be expecting a hallucinogenic, or I'd use a nettle.
Just back from shopping in Dunnes Longford.
The panic buyers must be either still in bed or stocked up.
Quiet and peaceful in there and well stocked.
Home now having a bacon buttie.

Just homeside,did a ridiculous shop after the bj...I've every type of sweets,crisps,biscuits and cakes bought, one bottle of red wine and will stock up if I like it later...hopefully some sensible person that stocked up on proper essentials will be willing to trade for my treats if this situation continues...mad mind to go pubside about 5pm as i have a definite feeling they're all going to be shut down after the weekend.

Town was unbelievably quiet, a few tourists around but very few locals, so bloody weird.

I don't like this carry on at all tbh..

Autosport

I'm just back myself now and it was busy enough but I got my essentials and toilet roll

Trigger Happy

I have a spare 12 pack of aldi toilet roll.
Might swap it for a 4 bedroom house.

[Deleted User]

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Just homeside,did a ridiculous shop after the bj...I've every type of sweets,crisps,biscuits and cakes bought, one bottle of red wine and will stock up if I like it later...hopefully some sensible person that stocked up on proper essentials will be willing to trade for my treats if this situation continues...mad mind to go pubside about 5pm as i have a definite feeling they're all going to be shut down after the weekend.

Town was unbelievably quiet, a few tourists around but very few locals, so bloody weird.

I don't like this carry on at all tbh..

The way I see it Duvet is that we don't know what's around the corner with this. Lockdown may not happen but if it does then I'm going to continue with my normal routine as much as is possible until then. I will be doing this with caution, taking the car instead of public transport, being maintaining distance between me and others, a lot of handwashing etc.

It will be ok

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Deleted User wrote: »

The way I see it Duvet is that we don't know what's around the corner with this. Lockdown may not happen but if it does then I'm going to continue with my normal routine as much as is possible until then. I will be doing this with caution, taking the car instead of public transport, being maintaining distance between me and others, a lot of handwashing etc.

It will be ok

People are forgetting, in the moments of mass hysteria, that people are being advised to exercise care but shops and services are being asked to remain open for as long as possible. Pubs, cafes, restaurants, hair dressers salons etc are reliant on business and customers spending money so that people can pay bills and pay staff wages. It is okay for people who may already be on social welfare, who are able to stay at home all day, but it is tougher and very scary when you’re relying on being able to get out, or people using your services, to ensure you have money to put food on the table and keep the roof over your head. That is why I will exercise care, but continue on as normal as I can until there is a complete lockdown.

Trigger Happy

We have set up a local group to deliver groceries etc for local elderly people if needed over the coming weeks. Getting volunteers in and getting organised.
Nice to be doing something.

gifted

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Just homeside,did a ridiculous shop after the bj...I've every type of sweets,crisps,biscuits and cakes bought, one bottle of red wine and will stock up if I like it later...hopefully some sensible person that stocked up on proper essentials will be willing to trade for my treats if this situation continues...mad mind to go pubside about 5pm as i have a definite feeling they're all going to be shut down after the weekend.

Town was unbelievably quiet, a few tourists around but very few locals, so bloody weird.

I don't like this carry on at all tbh..

Stop saying bj...please...just call it hairdressers lol lol

gifted

gifted wrote: »

Stop saying bj...please...just call it hairdressers lol lol

Dont mention your furry dice again and it's a deal.😂

gifted

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Dont mention your furry dice again and it's a deal.😂

But they're a perfect pair lol lol

Sephiroth_dude

Back from a long walk down the park, nice to clear the head.

Renata Nutritious Refrigerator wrote: »

he’ll appreciate the natural anti histamine effects more then Ted.

Well I am way more hipster than brother tedo :cool:




:pac:

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

In the hairdressers getting my hair dyed

HildaOgdenx

Trigger Happy wrote: »

We have set up a local group to deliver groceries etc for local elderly people if needed over the coming weeks. Getting volunteers in and getting organised.
Nice to be doing something.

That's really nice. I have seen people offering to do similar around here. These things can bring out the best in people at times.

Home side here. Going to get out walking shortly.

Trigger Happy

In a pub in the city center and the owner has just told me some pubs closed after tonight for two weeks.
Jaysus!

thomil

Trigger Happy wrote: »

In a pub in the city center and the owner has just told me some pubs closed after tonight for two weeks.
Jaysus!

What city was that? I just got a similar message for a group of pubs down here in Cork.

Ted_YNWA

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Back from a long walk down the park, nice to clear the head.



Well I am way more hipster than brother tedo :cool:




:pac:

I'm too cool to be hipster.

smurfjed

Panic shopping has started here, local supermarket is packed with people buying everything.

Trigger Happy

thomil wrote: »

What city was that? I just got a similar message for a group of pubs down here in Cork.

Dublin. Grogans.

Autosport

smurfjed wrote: »

Panic shopping has started here, local supermarket is packed with people buying everything.

Don't forget the toilet roll, don't say you haven't been warned

A lot of pubs around here are closing too

Widdershins

Eating some nougat Tonys chocolate. It's like toblerone but unlike those, the shape wasn't designed by an idiot, so you can get it into your mouth without stabbing the roof of your mouth every time you bite into it.

Really restless now. I think I have akisthisia ( fromthe Greek for "unable to sit", in the sense of struggling to stay still and be at peace) It's usually caused by psych. meds but not in my case as I dont take those. Royal pain in the Nelly.

This social isolation thing is a bit monotonous now.

Kitty6277

In the car while mam gets a few bits and bobs in town. Social isolation going well then :cool:

Kitty6277

Kitty6277 wrote: »

In the car while mam gets a few bits and bobs in town. Social isolation going well then :cool:

I'm just back from shopping centre. Had a right old time

Sephiroth_dude

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm just back from shopping centre. Had a right old time

Watcha buy us ?

The Crazy Cat Lady

couchside, have a headache from hearing all about the virus

Grandeeod

Went to my local butchers today and that was it. Checked in on the Covid-19 updates on TV as usual. Still grim. Currently working on my playlist for tonights drinkies with Mrs G. I have Virus, Shake the Disease and Last Day on Earth so far.:D

Sephiroth_dude

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Watcha buy us ?

Well now Sephers have you been a good boy?

Sephiroth_dude

Deleted User wrote: »

Well now Sephers have you been a good boy?

Yes and do not say bottles of corona :-P

0lddog

Grandeeod wrote: »

Went to my local butchers today and that was it. Checked in on the Covid-19 updates on TV as usual. Still grim. Currently working on my playlist for tonights drinkies with Mrs G. I have Virus, Shake the Disease and Last Day on Earth so far.:D

Can you work A Whiter Shade of Pale in there too ?

0lddog

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm just back from shopping centre. Had a right old time

Thinking of doing likewise but fear its a waste of time.



Was there anything to buy ?