tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post7924670684648986135..comments2024-03-28T13:49:48.236+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: How I really feel about COVID-19.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40012673336484374352020-03-18T04:31:21.176+00:002020-03-18T04:31:21.176+00:00With Coffee and Peanut Butter you will survive. I ...With Coffee and Peanut Butter you will survive. I can't think of any recipes off hand, but If I do I'll let you know!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-59321647958203041912020-03-18T04:29:57.205+00:002020-03-18T04:29:57.205+00:00It all sounds very similar to here. Basically ever...It all sounds very similar to here. Basically everything is closed other than food stores and pharmacies. What a state of affairs. It wasn't that long ago that we were all eating Turkey without a care in the world.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12617994372217157202020-03-18T04:25:50.489+00:002020-03-18T04:25:50.489+00:00It certainly seems a tad draconian. Four months ta...It certainly seems a tad draconian. Four months takes us beyond mid-July, which is full-on Summer. Are they expecting us not to use the pool etc? Nothing has been said!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15950040078061406852020-03-18T04:23:24.402+00:002020-03-18T04:23:24.402+00:00I've now found it, and have printed off a few....I've now found it, and have printed off a few. What a load of nonsense it is. I have to go out briefly this morning, so will take a blank with me (to be filled in if necessary). Thank you for your kind offer.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11059871859903338062020-03-18T04:21:10.019+00:002020-03-18T04:21:10.019+00:00I said my bit for the moment. As you say, time for...I said my bit for the moment. As you say, time for other subjects.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25957368789042615782020-03-18T03:23:35.051+00:002020-03-18T03:23:35.051+00:004 months!!! I sure hope that’s overkill. We’ve be...4 months!!! I sure hope that’s overkill. We’ve been told to stock up for 2 weeks. I do realize it could be longer, but hopefully not 4 months. With the warmer weather coming and self-isolation, we should be able to flatten the curve before that... at least I hope so. Grocery store shelves are pretty empty around here... (but we do have coffee and peanut butter!)Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20219680001566485772020-03-17T23:51:19.329+00:002020-03-17T23:51:19.329+00:00I think that we have been very lucky here in Canad...I think that we have been very lucky here in Canada - in that we've had time to see what was happening - plan - and also get used to the idea that big changes were coming.<br />The first big shock was last Thursday when they announced that schools would be closed for an additional two weeks her win Ontario after March break - that caused a wee bit of panic for the parents who would have to deal with it all. Other things have come each day and really, I think we had become to expect it all.<br />First the schools - then all public venues & entertainment centres - if you are out of the country get home NOW - work from home if possible - last night all bars & restaurants told to close or just go to take-out or delivery - this morning a state of emergency was declared in the province and more things closed or hours limited including the church where I work - we were expecting it. I'm now at home until at least March 30 but more likely April 13th.<br />Here we get daily updates from the govt. & health dept. from the city, the province and the federal govt. The politicians are there but much of the talking is left up to the Health officials. They have been serious but calm and as informative as possible and I think they have done a good job.<br />Grocery stores are open - in fact malls are open but on limited hours (but I'm sure they will close next as many of the larger stores have already closed for at least 14 days and people just aren't going out). Transit is still running and I can go out but we are asked not to unless its for groceries, to see a doctor, or in some cases to go to work. I may go out for a walk on Sunday as I can walk along the river without running into many people but otherwise I intend to stay indoors.<br />I saw an interesting poster on someone's blog today - it said "Our grandparents were asked to fight a war - we're being asked to sit on a couch" - kind of puts it in perspective.<br />PS - not sure about the UK's policies - they seem counter productive to what everyone else in the world is doing and no one seems to be self- isolating - a bit worrying to me.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46687788651521667432020-03-17T20:56:11.316+00:002020-03-17T20:56:11.316+00:00Four months is quite a long time. Our shelter in p...Four months is quite a long time. Our shelter in place protocol is not as stringent as yours. We don't need to fill out a form prior to going outside, for example. We are simply advised to stay home for the next few weeks. However, as you've written, things are changing day to day. Be well. xBeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76556014342123914952020-03-17T20:51:00.190+00:002020-03-17T20:51:00.190+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50459222332814063442020-03-17T19:56:59.468+00:002020-03-17T19:56:59.468+00:00Yes, GZ, face time on line is better than nothing....Yes, GZ, face time on line is better than nothing. And, I suppose, one could write letters. <br /><br />One element so many older people missing, never mind the virus, is that of touch. Actual touch. Even only a hand on your arm.<br /><br />A few years ago there was this tiny little, probably ancient, man. Shrunk. Though sparkly eyes. Every so often I saw him at the corner shop. We talked - here and there. And then, one day, he propped himself up, on his toes, and planted a little kiss on my right cheek. A butterfly greeting.<br /><br />He has, as one does, died since.<br /><br />UUrsulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722046288685936851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56916791286838037152020-03-17T19:00:12.144+00:002020-03-17T19:00:12.144+00:00Cro I have the pdf version of the attestation de d...Cro I have the pdf version of the attestation de déplacement if you would like it. I can email it to you if you send me your email address on my blog (I won't print it). Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63180124893540789002020-03-17T18:24:15.179+00:002020-03-17T18:24:15.179+00:00Cro, yes we have to face the realities of what is ...Cro, yes we have to face the realities of what is happening...the elephant in the room..but keep on writing about the rest of life too. <br />gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18806722655327894072020-03-17T18:22:05.750+00:002020-03-17T18:22:05.750+00:00Ursula there has been a suggestion in Scotland tha...Ursula there has been a suggestion in Scotland that care homes get residents "face time" online with their family..not as good as the real thing, but it would be some contactgzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10114624857926610822020-03-17T16:21:24.994+00:002020-03-17T16:21:24.994+00:00But China virus accurately describes its origin. I...But China virus accurately describes its origin. It also accurately describes the origin of severvel types of bird flu. Perhaps PC people should have a word with China about cleaning up its act! Rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804288884191121969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-34330426638775052422020-03-17T13:12:38.531+00:002020-03-17T13:12:38.531+00:00Only just!Only just!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70659377329599760252020-03-17T13:11:18.405+00:002020-03-17T13:11:18.405+00:00I'm sure that's so. Very important that we...I'm sure that's so. Very important that we follow the advice of those who know what they're talking about. Boris seems to have good advisors.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82603289115007200602020-03-17T13:08:48.861+00:002020-03-17T13:08:48.861+00:00Certainly the graph shows a reduction in China'...Certainly the graph shows a reduction in China's deaths etc. They must be getting something right. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91661465265227908472020-03-17T13:07:02.878+00:002020-03-17T13:07:02.878+00:00Luckily the UK has Boris, who seems to be in contr...Luckily the UK has Boris, who seems to be in control. Here in France Macron is going for overkill. Trump appears 'confused'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75962927067878032172020-03-17T13:04:34.892+00:002020-03-17T13:04:34.892+00:00No, there's no-one here. I've been working...No, there's no-one here. I've been working in Haddock's this morning; didn't see a soul.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-86527612036465772672020-03-17T13:01:29.638+00:002020-03-17T13:01:29.638+00:00Passing the buck has always been a popular pastime...Passing the buck has always been a popular pastime. Personally, if I don't call it COVID-19, I prefer Mad Bat Disease. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32480625211964359332020-03-17T12:58:14.127+00:002020-03-17T12:58:14.127+00:00We've been having some lovely weather recently...We've been having some lovely weather recently; very spring-like. I even planted my Red Onion sets this morning!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75881027192922612772020-03-17T12:56:04.314+00:002020-03-17T12:56:04.314+00:00"The Great Flu Epidemic of 1918 killed over 2..."The Great Flu Epidemic of 1918 killed over 20 million people worldwide; I don't see anything on that scale happening in 2020." I agree but we have a far greater understanding a century later of the nature of the beast. I suspect if absolutely nothing were to be done one might have that sort of death toll. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74426886586530244492020-03-17T12:14:37.976+00:002020-03-17T12:14:37.976+00:00Yes, very interesting to see how things will be in...Yes, very interesting to see how things will be in one week. China managed to shut the virus down. Transmission from your younguns is a risk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29874338863492460122020-03-17T12:06:23.171+00:002020-03-17T12:06:23.171+00:00As the virus spreads around us and we are warned t...As the virus spreads around us and we are warned that two weeks from now we will be in the thick of it with no real end in sight, fear grips me, not for my welfare, but for my family. It all came so fast. We certainly are not prepared and our brain damaged leader now has awakened and doesn’t have a clue what to do. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55396112772677817562020-03-17T12:02:35.856+00:002020-03-17T12:02:35.856+00:00We are, in the UK, at least allowed to go outside ...We are, in the UK, at least allowed to go outside for exercise, fresh air, walks etc - as long as we keep well away from other people. Also, into the garden,obvs. Are you really that visible when in your garden?the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.com