How are you all doing?

[Pine Marten]

Yes, forecast is for cold temperatures. I'm happy to stay in.

Before lunch we spent an hour or so cleaning and oiling some of the arms & armour - 2 swords, 2 daggers and a sallet helmet, most of which came from re-enactors sales apart from one sword which is a real heavy cavalry sword bought years ago.

We've also done a lot of house cleaning and laundry. And watched a number of films, on Netflix and Now.tv. Things could be worse, I suppose....and is, for many people, I do realise

 

[Robin]

Yippee, I managed to pick up my prescription this morning. Our local pharmacy is having problems because our regular pharmacist left about a month ago, and we have been relying on locums. So the pharmacy keeps having to close unexpectedly if they can’t get a locum. or if they start falling behind on making up the actual prescriptions. I went down on Thursday and it was shut, I joined a queue (all spaced 6ft apart down the road) yesterday, and after ten minutes the assistant popped her head out of the door and said, sorry, they were getting overwhelmed and needed to close for a couple of hours, could we all come back later, so I went home again. Went down early this morning, shorter queue, and got in five minutes later.

 

[SB2015]

Yippee, I managed to pick up my prescription this morning. Our local pharmacy is having problems because our regular pharmacist left about a month ago, and we have been relying on locums. So the pharmacy keeps having to close unexpectedly if they can’t get a locum. or if they start falling behind on making up the actual prescriptions. I went down on Thursday and it was shut, I joined a queue (all spaced 6ft apart down the road) yesterday, and after ten minutes the assistant popped her head out of the door and said, sorry, they were getting overwhelmed and needed to close for a couple of hours, could we all come back later, so I went home again. Went down early this morning, shorter queue, and got in five minutes later.

That is very encouraging @Robin. The reports of long queues were possibly due to understandable panic at the start of the shut down.

 

[SB2015]

Yes, forecast is for cold temperatures. I'm happy to stay in.

Before lunch we spent an hour or so cleaning and oiling some of the arms & armour - 2 swords, 2 daggers and a sallet helmet, most of which came from re-enactors sales apart from one sword which is a real heavy cavalry sword bought years ago.

We've also done a lot of house cleaning and laundry. And watched a number of films, on Netflix and Now.tv. Things could be worse, I suppose....and is, for many people, I do realise

Imagine just how clean every household will be at the end of this, along with drawers sorted, things found that we had forgotten wear, odd socks paired up, ...

 

[SB2015]

just a quick update, after seeing advice on here i have contacted the 111 service, only took nearly 2 hours to get through but i am now on a call back list for a doctor to speak with me.

have been using catheters for many years and knew straight away this morning that i was having classic uti symptoms.

medication now issued by the 111 doctors.

Glad to hear you got this sorted and that 111 were able to help with ‘normal’ stuff.

 

[SB2015]

Still very up and down, never thought I would be glad of work as a distraction. Had a nice chat with my colleague in Detroit who is having similar anxiety issues as me, we do the same job, I am the EU co-ordination and she is the US co-ordination, but it did help.

But on a positive note mum and dad got most of their home delivery today, just hand wash, long life milk and baked beans missing. So daughter and hubby going to try on their weekly shopping trips.

Take care and keep in touch.

 

[grovesy]

Yippee, I managed to pick up my prescription this morning. Our local pharmacy is having problems because our regular pharmacist left about a month ago, and we have been relying on locums. So the pharmacy keeps having to close unexpectedly if they can’t get a locum. or if they start falling behind on making up the actual prescriptions. I went down on Thursday and it was shut, I joined a queue (all spaced 6ft apart down the road) yesterday, and after ten minutes the assistant popped her head out of the door and said, sorry, they were getting overwhelmed and needed to close for a couple of hours, could we all come back later, so I went home again. Went down early this morning, shorter queue, and got in five minutes later.

Our Pharmacy was owned and run by the same husband and wife till a few months ago, and sold the shop to another indenpent Pharmqcy, that has one other shop, I did say to my other half , I wonder if they will come out of retirement to help out. They live in the area and within walking distance of the shop.

 

[Ditto]

I think our Warden, Stuart, is making sure we're all okay. I was sat there reading when he called over the intercom Good Morning Janet! I jumped outta my skin. It's nice to feel cared about.

 

[eggyg]

Haven’t done much today as it’s turned bitterly cold. It was 18 degrees up here on Thursday! We’ve a glut of rhubarb so I’ve made a rhubarb cake. Of course I’ll only be partaking in a small sliver! 😉 Just lit my coal fire and I’m going to read my book now.🙂

 

[Stitch147]

I'm tired today.

 

[grovesy]

Haven’t done much today as it’s turned bitterly cold. It was 18 degrees up here on Thursday! We’ve a glut of rhubarb so I’ve made a rhubarb cake. Of course I’ll only be partaking in a small sliver! 😉 Just lit my coal fire and I’m going to read my book now.🙂

It has been bitterly cold here in Essex, though I spent nearly an hour in my Greenhouse, sowing flower seeds.

 

[Flutterby]

I feel tired, probably because I haven't done much. Have been busy in the garden other days but its too cold today. The wind blew my new greenhouse over, upending my freshly planted tray of seeds.

Going to watch Tipping point in a minute.

 

[grovesy]

I feel tired, probably because I haven't done much. Have been busy in the garden other days but its too cold today. The wind blew my new greenhouse over, upending my freshly planted tray of seeds.

Going to watch Tipping point in a minute.

Oh that is a shame. Mine is an old one survived the 1987 hurricane, and every storm since. Though many panes suffered at the hand of footballs, over the years . Most of the panes are now plastic ones.

 

[Grannylorraine]

Struggling today and eaten far to many carbs, including some chocolate, yet I know I need to keep myself as healthy as I can, but got a bit upset as hubby was going to go shopping this morning before his shift in Tesco warehouse/distribution centre, but saw on our local Facebook group that it was so over run that they had to shut the car park. For the first time I put a negative post on the group reminding people that those who work behind the scenes to keep supermarkets stocked need to eat, and although they are not panic buying now, in a way they are if the car park has had to be closed at 8am. He is going to try again tomorrow when it is NHS and staff only before the shop opens at 10am, but if people outside those 2 groups go ready to start queuing the car park might have to shut again. Luckily his day off is Monday, so I have told him he is not to work any overtime as we need to eat.

I know what with dried food, canned food and frozen food, luckily I froze a lot of meat when I was ill back in Feb and earlier this month, so we can get by for a week or two with being inventive, will be a bit like the invention test on Masterchef. But would be nice to have some fresh meat and veg, but he will get what he can get either tomorrow or Monday, either that I have to get over my current fear of leaving the house and go get some food.

I also need to start doing some exercise instead of sitting on the sofa when I am not working.

But I am going to be honest as I can't say this anywhere else, but I am totally convinced I am going to get this and be seriously ill or die, I know that is going overboard but my anxiety has taken over.

Trying to stay strong to help my parents get supplies in.

 

[SB2015]

I'm tired today.

I am not surprised with all the work you have done as well as the emotional stress.
Take care, find a treat and put your feet up.

 

[SB2015]

Struggling today and eaten far to many carbs, including some chocolate, yet I know I need to keep myself as healthy as I can, but got a bit upset as hubby was going to go shopping this morning before his shift in Tesco warehouse/distribution centre, but saw on our local Facebook group that it was so over run that they had to shut the car park. For the first time I put a negative post on the group reminding people that those who work behind the scenes to keep supermarkets stocked need to eat, and although they are not panic buying now, in a way they are if the car park has had to be closed at 8am. He is going to try again tomorrow when it is NHS and staff only before the shop opens at 10am, but if people outside those 2 groups go ready to start queuing the car park might have to shut again. Luckily his day off is Monday, so I have told him he is not to work any overtime as we need to eat.

I know what with dried food, canned food and frozen food, luckily I froze a lot of meat when I was ill back in Feb and earlier this month, so we can get by for a week or two with being inventive, will be a bit like the invention test on Masterchef. But would be nice to have some fresh meat and veg, but he will get what he can get either tomorrow or Monday, either that I have to get over my current fear of leaving the house and go get some food.

I also need to start doing some exercise instead of sitting on the sofa when I am not working.

But I am going to be honest as I can't say this anywhere else, but I am totally convinced I am going to get this and be seriously ill or die, I know that is going overboard but my anxiety has taken over.

Trying to stay strong to help my parents get supplies in.

So sorry to hear that you have had such a rough day, and it is understandable that there is a lot of anxiety around. It is difficult not to get into worrying about things we can’t control. Like you I have succumbed to some additional chocolate, even though I know it is not ideal, however we are human.
Tomorrow is another day.
Keep fit, keep strong, and look after your levels as best you can.

 

[SB2015]

I feel tired, probably because I haven't done much. Have been busy in the garden other days but its too cold today. The wind blew my new greenhouse over, upending my freshly planted tray of seeds.

Going to watch Tipping point in a minute.

B.....r. Have you some more seeds you can plant?
Take care.

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

I'm tired today.

Rest up, take care x

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Struggling today and eaten far to many carbs, including some chocolate, yet I know I need to keep myself as healthy as I can, but got a bit upset as hubby was going to go shopping this morning before his shift in Tesco warehouse/distribution centre, but saw on our local Facebook group that it was so over run that they had to shut the car park. For the first time I put a negative post on the group reminding people that those who work behind the scenes to keep supermarkets stocked need to eat, and although they are not panic buying now, in a way they are if the car park has had to be closed at 8am. He is going to try again tomorrow when it is NHS and staff only before the shop opens at 10am, but if people outside those 2 groups go ready to start queuing the car park might have to shut again. Luckily his day off is Monday, so I have told him he is not to work any overtime as we need to eat.

I know what with dried food, canned food and frozen food, luckily I froze a lot of meat when I was ill back in Feb and earlier this month, so we can get by for a week or two with being inventive, will be a bit like the invention test on Masterchef. But would be nice to have some fresh meat and veg, but he will get what he can get either tomorrow or Monday, either that I have to get over my current fear of leaving the house and go get some food.

I also need to start doing some exercise instead of sitting on the sofa when I am not working.

But I am going to be honest as I can't say this anywhere else, but I am totally convinced I am going to get this and be seriously ill or die, I know that is going overboard but my anxiety has taken over.

Trying to stay strong to help my parents get supplies in.

[[[hugs]]] xx

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

So sorry to hear that you have had such a rough day, and it is understandable that there is a lot of anxiety around. It is difficult not to get into worrying about things we can’t control. Like you I have succumbed to some additional chocolate, even though I know it is not ideal, however we are human.
Tomorrow is another day.
Keep fit, keep strong, and look after your levels as best you can.

I've succumbed to chocolate too.