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On The Beach! :D

Re photos, if you save a photo to Facebook it makes is small automatically. Photos taken with my mobile are massive but when I posted to Facebook and then saved them back to my laptop they were much smaller, they look the same but aren't. I fail at tech explanations but you could try it. With Facebook photos I can get loads on a memory stick but if they are left mobile sized then not so many.

I am doing fine. My life hasn't changed really, we did nowt and went nowhere anyways. :D
 
Michael12421 said:
They turned out brilliantly - Heinz eat your heart out. Only problem is getting smoked paprika so I am going to ask my sister to pop some in the post now that the postal system is working again after 2 weeks of no service at all.
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Oh that is good. You have answered another query I had about post.
 
Not doing so great

Bruce is now off work as he spoke to the health & safety guy and he advised him not to go in, he'll still be coming here for tea as he has no means of getting a meal at his own flat, I don't see a problem as the last time he came into contact with anyone was Monday before the new guidelines came out and he'd already been here a few hours by then, besides my mum is obviously still going out shopping

My grandad is still coming for tea but his lack of care to the guidelines is severely stressing me out, he's been up the street, along at the local Scotmid twice and spent most of the afternoon stood at the gate as usual, we tried to tell him he can't be doing that just now but we just got shouted at that he gets fed up sat in the house (don't we all!)

Bruce's mum took him to Lidl so happy that we got a few bits and bobs including that gold dust that is.....toilet roll!

To be honest I just want to cry and sleep, at least when I'm sleeping I'm not hearing about it all the time, not feeling like I need to wash my hands all the time (I know I don't but OCD is dictating me AGAIN) I just don't feel comfortable at all :(

Anyways hope everyone is doing better
xx
 
I have been looking after my mother for the last 3 years and only pop out very quickly to the shop,I haven't had free time,visited friends or socialised in that time,I'm telling you this as I want you to know that you get used to staying in the home,so please don't worry.It will just take a few weeks to adjust but you will be ok.
If you would like to get out for a bit it's nice to have a brisk walk 30 minutes of fresh air will do your mind and body wonders I'm unable to see my son now,so have brought his weights down from his room and will be following online dumbell workouts to keep me busy and give myself a health boost.
 
We’ve had a glorious day and done a bit gardening. Still struggling with mother in law wanting to go out and asking us to go round. We don’t know what to do with her. She has four sons ( 2 with health problems and can’t visit, one works in the NHS and shouldn’t visit and the other one has offered help but she refuses) in the same town, six granddaughters who have all phoned her everyday and offered to get her shopping but it’s not enough for her, she’s feeling very sorry for herself. It’s stressing me out if truth be told as she is guilt tripping Mr Eggy even though he has explained he can’t go round. Other than that today hasn’t been much different from a pre Covid 19 day.
 
Lucylemonpip said:
Not too bad thanks. How are you doing Mike? 🙂
I have to say though, I’m off food shopping tomorrow and actually feel a bit apprehensive, as to what it will be like! Crazy! Anyways, here are some box sets / tv series I’ve watched and enjoyed:

Power.
Breaking Bad.
Bosch.
Goliath.
Vikings.
The Expanse.
Outlander.
The Purge.
Game of Thrones.
Peaky Blinders.
Mindhunter.
Elementary.
Chernobyl.
The Handmaid’s Tale.

Just to name a few!! As you might see, I have eclectic tastes. Lol.
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Vikings was brilliant. Im sorry its finished.
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
Just checking in folks.

Hope everyone is coping, and has managed to find the level of separation/isolation that they are happy offers them reduced risk, while also allowing life to continue.

Anyone found any particular difficulties or (even better) any unforeseen benefits and opportunities from this peculiar stage in all our lives?

Any top tips to share?

Any long-forgotten hobbies being resurrected?

Is ‘working from home’ working out (if you’ve been able to arrange that?)

Any book or box set recommendations?

Hang in there folks. It will all be over by Christmas (as they used to say in the war!)
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Hi
I started staying indoors before told to do so because i know my immune system.
Every winter for 5 years i was in bed with a two month flu and not strong enough to get to the loo.
So i know i will be in bigger trouble with the virus.
Im worried.
I now switch the news off after hearing it once a day. Thats enough. Im less stressed that way.
I find that BBC radio 3 is soothing.
 
Has anyone tried to register on GOV.UK as an extremely vulnerable person so that you can get priority grocery deliveries from supermarkets? Well diabetics are not included in the list if you try to register. I find this strange as we are more likely to suffer complications from infections than most people.
 
Michael12421 said:
Actually - if that is what you meant - smoked paprika is most definately not available here - just dulce or piquante - more's the pity.
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Oh. Hubby’s just got a pot of La Chinata out of the cupboard and it says it’s smoked. Oh well, the important thing is you enjoy your cooking! :D
 
PhilT said:
Has anyone tried to register on GOV.UK as an extremely vulnerable person so that you can get priority grocery deliveries from supermarkets? Well diabetics are not included in the list if you try to register. I find this strange as we are more likely to suffer complications from infections than most people.
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You will be informed some time this week if you are classed in the very high risk. Most Diabetics will not fall into this group, as they only think this covers around 1.5 million. There are more Diabetics than that.
Unfortunately like other things, there are different degrees of risk, and the group they are giving priority are extremely high risk.
 
BigPawsMaw said:
I started staying indoors before told to do so because i know my immune system.
Every winter for 5 years i was in bed with a two month flu and not strong enough to get to the loo.
So i know i will be in bigger trouble with the virus.
Im worried.
I now switch the news off after hearing it once a day. Thats enough. Im less stressed that way.
I find that BBC radio 3 is soothing
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Hi again @BigPawsMaw . I've just replied to your message in Newbies section.
I find it better not to listen to the news to often as well, just once a day for an update. Radio is a very good alternative, I mainly listen to Classic FM or if I want something a bit lighter Smooth FM.
 
BigPawsMaw said:
I now switch the news off after hearing it once a day. Thats enough. Im less stressed that way.
I find that BBC radio 3 is soothing.
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That sounds like a good plan. The news is unsurprisingly repetitive.
Have you found other things to do?
 
Frost this morning. I like the contrast and vaguely remember that this will help to break up the lumpy bits of soil.

Fish all down at the bottom of the pond this morning, but they will soon be up again once the sun is out. I saw the first tadpole yesterday, swimming all alone, and away from the fish. They will do well to survive as there are now a lot of fish in there. Also spotted a lot of tiny black fish. The golden ones all start black then gradually change colour.

A busy day ahead, as I am trying to do what I would normally just at home. This morning would be Pilates, lunch of half a cheese scone at our favourite cafe, then choir. OH has even made the cheese scones for me!

This afternoon plan to finish a large blanket I have woven, wash it, stretch it and dry it in the sun. Scary stuff as it has taken me forever to weave it, and just a short time in the machine with me hoping it comes out alright. I will send a photo now that I have this sussed (thanks to all those that gave suggestions. @everydayupsanddowns wins the prize for patience in explaining things to a numpty)

Have a good day
 
PhilT said:
Has anyone tried to register on GOV.UK as an extremely vulnerable person so that you can get priority grocery deliveries from supermarkets? Well diabetics are not included in the list if you try to register. I find this strange as we are more likely to suffer complications from infections than most people.
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Only about 1.5million people are on the ‘extremely vulnerable’ list. There are 4.8million people with diabetes. The extreme vulnerable list includes:
  • people who have received an organ transplant and remain on ongoing immunosuppression medication
  • people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia who are at any stage of treatment
  • people with severe chest conditions such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma (requiring hospital admissions or courses of steroid tablets)
  • people with severe diseases of body systems, such as severe kidney disease (dialysis)
While diabetes does include a small amount of increased risk, generally this is likely to be linked to sub optimal glucose management (and the impact this can have on healing etc) plus linked risks of heart disease, DKA, HHS etc etc.

Diabetes doesn’t seem to add much, if any, risk of developing a severe case - it’s more that any severe illness (if it does develop) is a bit more complicated.

I don’t think they could put people with diabetes on the ‘extremely vulnerable’ list without also including people with asthma, copd, CKD, heart disease, Parkinson’s, MS and all the rest... if that happened, people who *really* needed priority support would get lost in the crowd.

Of course, if people have other factors which make their individual case more complicated, and increase their individual risk - then they should try to get a referral from their healthcare worker, nurse, GP etc.
 
Bloden said:
Oh. Hubby’s just got a pot of La Chinata out of the cupboard and it says it’s smoked. Oh well, the important thing is you enjoy your cooking! :D
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I do enjoy my cooking. My sisters in the UK tell me that baked beans have disappeared from the supermarket shelves where they live so I sent them a link to the recipe I followed. Here it is https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/healthy-baked-beans/ I am desperately short of fuel oil and emailed my supplier last Monday and I had a reply this morning -- they are coming between noon and 2 pm today which is good because it is so cold and wet here. Thankfull for small mercies.
 
Michael12421 said:
I do enjoy my cooking. My sisters in the UK tell me that baked beans have disappeared from the supermarket shelves where they live so I sent them a link to the recipe I followed. Here it is https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/healthy-baked-beans/ I am desperately short of fuel oil and emailed my supplier last Monday and I had a reply this morning -- they are coming between noon and 2 pm today which is good because it is so cold and wet here. Thankfull for small mercies.
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Think they are back on the shelves but when this fiasco started lots of unbelievable things dis appeared.
 
Michael12421 said:
I do enjoy my cooking. My sisters in the UK tell me that baked beans have disappeared from the supermarket shelves where they live so I sent them a link to the recipe I followed. Here it is https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/healthy-baked-beans/ I am desperately short of fuel oil and emailed my supplier last Monday and I had a reply this morning -- they are coming between noon and 2 pm today which is good because it is so cold and wet here. Thankfull for small mercies.
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Thanks for the recipe @Michael12421.
 
i have been occupied with getting to grips with windows 10, my old desktop decided to pack up yesterday what a noise when it happened.

spent all yesterday evening and most of the morning updating windows 10 as the computer has not been used for a total 622 days, that was when i fell ill and spent a month in hospital.

at least it is something to pass the time with. could feel my temper boiling with all the updates 😛

diabetes is still playing havoc with me but keeping on top just.
 
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