Strange times indeed.
Since last Thursday (12th March) our country has changed. The government announced measures to contain the now infamous #CoronaVirus by asking us all to restrict our movements. Large gatherings were banned and sporting events cancelled.
At times it is almost unbelievable. You look out at a beautiful Spring morning where the place looks so glorious, and yet there is so much sickness about.
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We’ve all developed a whole new language with phrases like ‘social distancing’ in there at the top of the pile.
My poor aunt (in her 80s) found this particularly perplexing. What are you supposed to do at a funeral, she asked? Not sure she listened when I told her she will have to stop going to funerals!
By Sunday (15th) more changes were introduced. There had been videos circulating of crazy people out partying in pubs on Saturday night, so the government once again had to intervene and insist the pubs close. For the first time in the history of this little country there have been no St. Patrick Day parades. However, that did not stop the fun. Check these people having private parades!
We are lucky here. We have freezers full of food. Although it is that time of year when the garden has very few fresh vegetables, but we will manage.
The past weekend was spent dealing with guest cancellations. When we had thought we would have a busy April and May, that is now all gone. We still have a booking for June. When/if this blows over will people start to travel again? Who knows.
Five days into this new ‘normal’, where it has mostly been listening to the radio and watching news programmes.
I feel I am going to have to start putting more ‘structure’ on the days as this drags on. We could be in this for quite a bit of time. While I have been trying to put variety into the day… doing indoor jobs, baking, cleaning, nipping to the garden when the weather permits ….I still feel as if I am floundering a bit. I think I need to find a specific project to tackle… just need to identify one!!!
For the time being stay safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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