I know I don't know any of you personally, but I feel I know you, and you have made made me smile on many occasions I just wanted to say hello, hope you all are still seeing the 'funny' side of life.
I hold an un-gloved hand, and hope you are still finding the smiles.....
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Syd, stay safe lovely 
my daughters and I are sharing all things funny in a family whatsapp group with each other, laughter is the best medicine ..most of these I can't share on a open forum. Dunno who they take after 
Stay safe, Syd *holds virtual hands with Syd*
lol Dame, I know who they take after.
My youngest has been sending us funny stuff too - laughing in the face of adversity is not a bad thing 
Yogi19 posted:Stay safe, Syd
lol Dame, I know who they take after.
My youngest has been sending us funny stuff too - laughing in the face of adversity is not a bad thing
and 
for the first bit
Here for the long haul - self isolating for months if necessary.
I'll happily not leave the house for 6 months if i have to
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Yogi19 posted:Stay safe, Syd
lol Dame, I know who they take after.
My youngest has been sending us funny stuff too - laughing in the face of adversity is not a bad thing
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Saint posted:Here for the long haul - self isolating for months if necessary.
I'll happily not leave the house for 6 months if i have to
Glad you all keeping yer pecker up and still seeing 'The bright side of life'....xxx
Got my results back . . . . . .
Thank you God !!!
Saint posted:
Got my results back . . . . . .
Thank you God !!!
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Yogi19 posted:Stay safe, Syd
lol Dame, I know who they take after.
My youngest has been sending us funny stuff too - laughing in the face of adversity is not a bad thing
You are wearing a mask,,,,,,,,,,,,,I washed my hands to an extra round of happy birthday before typing!.........
......(and I brushed my tongue)
Syd posted:Dame_Ann_Average posted:Yogi19 posted:Stay safe, Syd
lol Dame, I know who they take after.
My youngest has been sending us funny stuff too - laughing in the face of adversity is not a bad thing
You are wearing a mask,,,,,,,,,,,,,I washed my hands to an extra round of happy birthday before typing!.........
Do you sing out loud?
Yogi19 posted:Syd posted:Dame_Ann_Average posted:Yogi19 posted:Stay safe, Syd
lol Dame, I know who they take after.
My youngest has been sending us funny stuff too - laughing in the face of adversity is not a bad thing
You are wearing a mask,,,,,,,,,,,,,I washed my hands to an extra round of happy birthday before typing!.........
Quite often, the neighbours even ask for autographs.............
Syd posted:Yogi19 posted:Syd posted:Dame_Ann_Average posted:Yogi19 posted:Stay safe, Syd
lol Dame, I know who they take after.
My youngest has been sending us funny stuff too - laughing in the face of adversity is not a bad thing
You are wearing a mask,,,,,,,,,,,,,I washed my hands to an extra round of happy birthday before typing!.........
Quite often, the neighbours even ask for autographs.............
Baz posted:Holding all your hands and hanging on for dear life
Weâre right here with you
Syd posted:You are wearing a mask,,,,,,,,,,,,,I washed my hands to an extra round of happy birthday before typing!.........
just being cautions Syd
Apart from the annual blood test and a dental appointment, I have not left the house since I retired from work last August, so think I am safe to join you.
By that I mean I don't think I'm going to infect anyone!
Hugs to you all.
P.S. May have popped out to post a letter!
Post box is only a few yards away.
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Apart from the annual blood test and a dental appointment, I have not left the house since I retired from work last August, so think I am safe to join you.
P.S. May have popped out to post a letter!
Ok, I will gladly hold your hand......xxx
Glad to hear you are all safe! May it stay that way....
Hope you're keeping safe and well, too!
Dons Marigolds......stay safe everyone âĪïļâĪïļâĪïļâĪïļ
Baz posted:Holding all your hands and hanging on for dear life
Keep hanging on, Baz!
Lovely to see you back here!
Coming to this thread a little late. but I'd just like to send out a great big virtual to all the lovely FMs and GaGa people out there.
and keep safe.
Just done a ruddy Tesco on line shop
Seriously a nightmare - that was horrible.
Finished my order to be told i then needed to book a slot i thought i previously had, which was gone.
Half order wasn't available by time i'd finished meaning i had to re-shop!!
ZERO deliveries only click n collect on the 6th April
. . . and NO toilet rolls in either Tesco or ASDA
. . . and Sainsburys is no longer accepting new online shoppers
I've just done one too and it was fairly ghastly negotiating my way through loads of stuff showing its picture, but wasn't actually available, then when I got to the end it was now telling me it was going to be delivered to someone else's address. So I had to cancel that order and re-do it hoping that there would still be a slot available, luckily there was!
So, although I was able to get some toilet roll, I DO feel your pain,
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:I've just done one too and it was fairly ghastly negotiating my way through loads of stuff showing its picture, but wasn't actually available, then when I got to the end it was now telling me it was going to be delivered to someone else's address. So I had to cancel that order and re-do it hoping that there would still be a slot available, luckily there was!
So, although I was able to get some toilet roll, I DO feel your pain,
It was YOU that snaffled said bog roll from under mine snout !!!
We've decided to get milk delivered to the door step (if he 's willing ... to rip us off)
Really feels like the Blitz!!
Saint posted:
As long as it's not over ripe I don't mind the shape, thanks. >>>>>>>>Leaves two toilet rolls on doorstep - and picks up wonky banana. 
Baz posted:Could you all hold my hand really tightly please , cos Iâm find being so utterly helpless and alone very scary
*holds on to Baz very tightly*
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hang in there, Baz!! Weâll get thru this! âĪïļ
Baz posted:Could you all hold my hand really tightly please , cos Iâm find being so utterly helpless and alone very scary
Here too Baz
Baz posted:Could you all hold my hand really tightly please , cos Iâm find being so utterly helpless and alone very scary
Baz, hold on tight, (sorry if I squeezed to hard), all we can do is try hard and remember to at least appreciate the few smiles that might happen during each day, even if they are only good memories from the past.........xxx
Baz posted:Could you all hold my hand really tightly please , cos Iâm find being so utterly helpless and alone very scary
Holding on tightly and not letting go
SELF ISOLATION DAY 8
So far so good - not missing going out at all - in fact it seems quite comforting to stay in.
I can venture into the garden so that's been a great help and the garage is getting a make over so there's plenty to keep me going.
Baz posted:Bless you all
Will PM you
DAY 12 in ISOLATION
Thank goodness we have a garage and front/back gardens. Have plenty to keep me busy
Would be half mad if i lived in a flat.
How goes isolation for you?
I'm glad you posted, Saint--I was just going to ask people to check in.
Isolation is going OK, but I miss seeing other people.
Have picked up some volunteer projects to keep myself busy outside of work, as well.
How about everyone else?
Morning everyone, Fluffy calling. Quite sunny but cold and breezy here.We're doing fine here at the moment. As we have a large house and large garden there's plenty of room to move around both inside and out and plenty to do in the garden soon, once the weather gets a wee bit better. Frost again yesterday.
Afternoon all I wish I could get outside , but the best I can do is sit by the back door . Still the garden is looking very springlike ....although the birds think Iâve deserted them 
I get an outing tomorrow though ....to fracture clinic ....so hold my hand very tight tomorrow morning , and wish me luck
Baz, you can't even go out in your own garden??
Oh, I see...somehow I missed that news!
That's just what you needed, isn't it?
Good luck at the fracture clinic, and I hope it gets better for your soon!
Signing in with exceptionally clean hands.
My self imposed isolation isnât too bad. Weâve done a To Do list of jobs weâve been putting off. Today, I reorganised my small bedroom AKA my grandchildrenâs toyroom.
Yogi19 posted:Signing in with exceptionally clean hands.
My self imposed isolation isnât too bad. Weâve done a To Do list of jobs weâve been putting off. Today, I reorganised my small bedroom AKA my grandchildrenâs toyroom.
My daughter moved out last year so turned her bedroom into a dining room ð
Hi everyone! 
I've actually been working from home since last Thursday. I'm in the "underlying health conditions" group, so like others here I was being careful before the official guidelines came in.
Work's a bit odd: line managers have been very good, but most of what I do requires being "hands-on" with equipment. At the moment, most of us are working remotely with a *ahem* skeleton staff in the office to support us when things have to be done manually. I was actually pretty busy today, and overall I've had a lot less free time than I'd have expected, so not much opportunity to potter around at home (or even outside if it had been possible ). However it's debatable how long that can be sustained for - not just for me, but for the whole department.
I popped outside the front door this evening to take part in the "Clap for our Carers", but had to come back in prematurely as I found it all rather emotional... 
Hi everyone still getting the full gamut of emotions in every day in every hour sometimes. There wasn't an 8 oclock thing here last night as most of my neighbours are doctors and nurses YAY or disgusting rich scumbags who don't give a toss Boo
Morning all.
Things still fairly calm here, just a bit quieter than usual as the volume of traffic is almost non-existent.
Keep strong'
Day 13 in isolation
Only one day to go before day 14 is reached and (apparently) safety
Washing everything in soap that comes through the door - which is quite comical - never thought i'd wash a banana!!
Thank goodness the sun is breaking through - it seems to cheer up the whole street.
Up to now i'm not missing going out ... that's two weeks in - aherm
Amythist posted:Hi everyone
I was pleased to see so many neighbours joining me for the applause for NHS staff last night, it was heartwarming.
Saint posted:Day 13 in isolation
Only one day to go before day 14 is reached and (apparently) safety
Washing everything in soap that comes through the door - which is quite comical - never thought i'd wash a banana!!
Thank goodness the sun is breaking through - it seems to cheer up the whole street.
Up to now i'm not missing going out ... that's two weeks in - aherm
Iâm really glad you arenât showing any symptoms, Sainty
lol I know what you mean about washing everything. I treat absolutely anything that crosses my door as being contaminated. Every bit of packaging and every tin etc is being disinfected and any food that can be washed, is being washed.
Signing in .....fully anti baccâtHope you are all ok .
I survived the run to the fracture clinic this morning ....and despite being a really complicated break ....which needed pins, plate and wire .....Itâs all settled well apparently , and I am now in a boot. I have to spend another 6 weeks at various weight bearing stages , but effectively Iâm discharged ....so no need for the hospital run ....thank goodness ! And on the plus side , I can now have a bath ....once weâve worked out how to get me up the stairs
Baz posted:Signing in .....fully anti baccât
I survived the run to the fracture clinic this morning ....and despite being a really complicated break ....which needed pins, plate and wire .....Itâs all settled well apparently , and I am now in a boot. I have to spend another 6 weeks at various weight bearing stages , but effectively Iâm discharged ....so no need for the hospital run ....thank goodness ! And on the plus side , I can now have a bath ....once weâve worked out how to get me up the stairs
Brilliant news, Baz
Yogi19 posted:Baz posted:Signing in .....fully anti baccât
I survived the run to the fracture clinic this morning ....and despite being a really complicated break ....which needed pins, plate and wire .....Itâs all settled well apparently , and I am now in a boot. I have to spend another 6 weeks at various weight bearing stages , but effectively Iâm discharged ....so no need for the hospital run ....thank goodness ! And on the plus side , I can now have a bath ....once weâve worked out how to get me up the stairs
Baz posted:Signing in .....fully anti baccât
I survived the run to the fracture clinic this morning ....and despite being a really complicated break ....which needed pins, plate and wire .....Itâs all settled well apparently , and I am now in a boot. I have to spend another 6 weeks at various weight bearing stages , but effectively Iâm discharged ....so no need for the hospital run ....thank goodness ! And on the plus side , I can now have a bath ....once weâve worked out how to get me up the stairs
Lubbs that ðĒ
Very fashionable ð
Very pleased your hospital visit went well and that you donât have to go back again âĪïļâĪïļâĪïļ
Yogi19 posted:Amythist posted:Hi everyone
I was pleased to see so many neighbours joining me for the applause for NHS staff last night, it was heartwarming.
that is so lovely Yogi
Amythist posted:Yogi19 posted:Amythist posted:Hi everyone
I was pleased to see so many neighbours joining me for the applause for NHS staff last night, it was heartwarming.
that is so lovely Yogi
Yoohoo!
Still here, still going strong, even though there was no milk or bread in yesterday's Tesco order, (but that was our fault - we forgot to click the box to allow substitutes! 
)
Baz posted:Afternoon all
Uh-oh! Hope you've other ways of entertaining yourself!!
Our internet went down for about 45 minutes during my work day last week, and I was delighted to retire to the couch with a book.
Day 14 in isolation
I'm free (apparently) of the 'lurgy' despite the worst headache of my life a week ago and an intermittent sore throat ... and quite horrific contact dermatitis around my eyes making it difficult to see lol.
Otherwise i feel fine And not missing going out at all
Only about 6 months to go . . .
And then my sister said she's now a "front line" carer - her wages have been increased (a lot), she has a special 'pass' to allow her to shop at 6.30am before anyone else and is in the "at risk" group.
She must be mad
Still here!
Baz posted:Iâm still here ðððð
Yay
I'm here still here!
Is it day 16 or 17 in isolation?
Lost count - still "in doors" - hanging on in there
Wash the dishes, sort out the online shopping for tomorrow. Just another normal day in Lockdownville!
Still here
Iâve been cleaning and tidying my food tin cupboard and my pasta/rice, dried goods cupboard. TBH, they didnât really need done but it gave me something to do
Hi Yogi.
I'm sure we'll all be finding ourselves doing things that we don't really need to do/don't usually do/don't often get around to doing, in the next however long it's going to be.
i.e. Once the weather gets a bit better I might actually have to wash the windows!
How many times have i "updated" my Tesco's basket
Saint posted:How many times have i "updated" my Tesco's basket
Forget them and go with Asda.
Baz posted:machel posted:Feeling sad today, daughters birthday, FaceTimed but not the same ðŠ
Aw Baz Several card companies have an online service. I know it's too late to get something posted and delivered for tomorrow, but it's worth looking at the possibility of an electronic delivery.
velvet donkey posted:Saint posted:How many times have i "updated" my Tesco's basket
Forget them and go with Asda.
Done both my friend
Baz posted:machel posted:Feeling sad today, daughters birthday, FaceTimed but not the same ðŠ
Draw them - get yer crayons out
Oh hang on - how would you post it
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Baz posted:machel posted:Feeling sad today, daughters birthday, FaceTimed but not the same ðŠ
Aw Baz
Why didnât I think of that EFFT Honestly , my brain is going along with everything else
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Hi Yogi.
I'm sure we'll all be finding ourselves doing things that we don't really need to do/don't usually do/don't often get around to doing, in the next however long it's going to be.
i.e. Once the weather gets a bit better I might actually have to wash the windows!
We have a TO DO list to keep us busy but, I have to admit, cleaning windows is at the bottom of it
Machel and Baz , I didnât have any family visitors on my recent birthday (at my request). The important thing is we are keeping our loved ones and ourselves safe.
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