Stockpiling...

[SisterBliss]

I don't have grey it is pure silver as I am a natural blond or was through childhood onwards though it eventually darkened down to dark blond. A friend talked me into stop colouring I actually use the colour natural blond. So I did and all well until my hair needed cut and the back of my hair is not grey so only the top was a lovely silver my hair is a pixie crop. My hairdresser just said you are too young to go grey and think about it in say 9-10 years. She had nothing to gain from telling me this as I always home coloured. So I just went back to my box and only use a half a box at a time. In fact, I bought a box on offer in Sainsbury yesterday so have from next month have 4 months of colouring.

I used to have people ask if I was a natural blond and told them to look at my eyebrows. Oh, you have blond eyebrows.

Rude! (people)

 

[stratobuddy]

Just seen a news report about the stresses and strains of self isolation. It reported that people are going crazy from being in lock down!
It was strange, actually, because I had just been talking about this with the microwave and toaster and all of us agreed that things are getting bad. I didn't mention anything to the washing machine as she always has to put a different spin on everything, and certainly not to the fridge as he is acting cold and distant. In the end the iron calmed me down. She said everything will be fine, which surprised me because she’s usually the first one to apply unnecessary pressure and get steamed up over nothing !!! I think she might have been sneaking off to the medicine cabinet.

 

[Silver Fox]

Thanks Strato, it is important to keep a sense of humour! We are all finding this situation difficult in so many different ways, but what has to be done etc.I was recently bereaved, not due to Coronavirus but I think of all those who have lost loved ones of all ages due to this virus.So difficult not being able to visit your loved one in hospital.I am alone but have people I speak to on a daily basis we all have to find our way through.

 

[Twilight]

Just seen a news report about the stresses and strains of self isolation. It reported that people are going crazy from being in lock down!
It was strange, actually, because I had just been talking about this with the microwave and toaster and all of us agreed that things are getting bad. I didn't mention anything to the washing machine as she always has to put a different spin on everything, and certainly not to the fridge as he is acting cold and distant. In the end the iron calmed me down. She said everything will be fine, which surprised me because she’s usually the first one to apply unnecessary pressure and get steamed up over nothing !!! I think she might have been sneaking off to the medicine cabinet.

Brilliant

Thanks Strato, it is important to keep a sense of humour! We are all finding this situation difficult in so many different ways, but what has to be done etc.I was recently bereaved, not due to Coronavirus but I think of all those who have lost loved ones of all ages due to this virus.So difficult not being able to visit your loved one in hospital.I am alone but have people I speak to on a daily basis we all have to find our way through.

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Vienna]

My son has been a soldier for 27 years and recently one of closest friends also a soldier has committed suicide. I won`t go into the reasons behind that but suffice to say his death knocked my son and lots of other people for six.
Usually his funeral service would take place in the military church on the barracks and his entrance and exit from the church would be lined with his comrades and they would also carry the coffin. Many of them would also follow on to the cemetary or in this case crematorium and they would stand to attention and salute their last goodbye.
Sadly none of this was allowed to happen. His funeral was on Friday, no service allowed on barracks, no lining the route or escorting his coffin and only 10 people allowed in the crematorium which consisted of his parents, his wife, his kids and his siblings.
A long time Military wife, they`d been married almost 20 years and his 2 children aged 14 and 11 missed out on the love and support from his military family and his military family missed out on their last goodbye to him.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

My son has been a soldier for 27 years and recently one of closest friends also a soldier has committed suicide. I won`t go into the reasons behind that but suffice to say his death knocked my son and lots of other people for six.
Usually his funeral service would take place in the military church on the barracks and his entrance and exit from the church would be lined with his comrades and they would also carry the coffin. Many of them would also follow on to the cemetary or in this case crematorium and they would stand to attention and salute their last goodbye.
Sadly none of this was allowed to happen. His funeral was on Friday, no service allowed on barracks, no lining the route or escorting his coffin and only 10 people allowed in the crematorium.
A long time Military wife, they`d been married almost 20 years and his 2 children aged 14 and 11 missed out on the love and support from his military family and his military family missed out on their last goodbye to him.

This has touched our family so my heart goes out to them. This has just added another layer to the grief they will take many years to come to terms with.

 

[Twilight]

I'm surprised, & a little bit guilty, that I don't feel any different because obviously I should. This could be for several reasons - the weather's been good enough to go into the garden every day, there's enough space in our home for the two of us, I can always find something to do & I love being at home. However, I suspect it's really because I'm as shallow as a puddle. My only concerns have been for the two generations we have below us & younger people in general because I've thoroughly enjoyed my 61 years on the planet & think that everyone should have years of life to do the same. We have decided that if we get this virus, even though I think I may have had it two months ago, we're staying at home regardless of how ill we become, we've told our daughters & my sister who said it's what they expected to hear. I've had to switch off from the thoughts I keep getting about innocents trapped with abusers because sadly I can't do anything to help them.

My son has been a soldier for 27 years and recently one of closest friends also a soldier has committed suicide. I won`t go into the reasons behind that but suffice to say his death knocked my son and lots of other people for six.
Usually his funeral service would take place in the military church on the barracks and his entrance and exit from the church would be lined with his comrades and they would also carry the coffin. Many of them would also follow on to the cemetary or in this case crematorium and they would stand to attention and salute their last goodbye.
Sadly none of this was allowed to happen. His funeral was on Friday, no service allowed on barracks, no lining the route or escorting his coffin and only 10 people allowed in the crematorium which consisted of his parents, his wife, his kids and his siblings.
A long time Military wife, they`d been married almost 20 years and his 2 children aged 14 and 11 missed out on the love and support from his military family and his military family missed out on their last goodbye to him.

It's wrong to say I liked your comment because that is absolutely heartbreaking. These are dark times & they will continue for his family & all who loved him long after the current national situation has ended, I hope that everyone affected by this tragedy will be supported.

 

[Toril]

As I’m divorced, I live on my own but am keeping in contact with friends on FaceTime or the phone. The only bit that “gets to me“ is that I don’t live with my partner and so we can’t spend time with each other like we usually do. It’s getting to both of us, but we’ll survive. However, the minute we’re allowed out again, I’ll be leaping into my car and you won’t see me for dust.

 

[stratobuddy]

I don't live with OH either, she is 10 miles away but transport now virtually stopped (I don't have a car, not even an aeroplane like you-know-who).

But we are both self isolating from each other. We ring each other several times a day, and also first thing so we can check we are both still alive

But today there was no answer after phoning several times, and I was beginning to wonder what to do eg send fire brigade to look into all the windows.

It turned out that her phone had packed in, but I eventually managed to contact her on Facebook. So all is well.

PS She is going to show her neighbour (from a distance) where her spare key is hidden. If it happens again I can ring her neighbour, who can open the door and shout in to check she is OK.

 

[shopperholic]

Just seen a news report about the stresses and strains of self isolation. It reported that people are going crazy from being in lock down!
It was strange, actually, because I had just been talking about this with the microwave and toaster and all of us agreed that things are getting bad. I didn't mention anything to the washing machine as she always has to put a different spin on everything, and certainly not to the fridge as he is acting cold and distant. In the end the iron calmed me down. She said everything will be fine, which surprised me because she’s usually the first one to apply unnecessary pressure and get steamed up over nothing !!! I think she might have been sneaking off to the medicine cabinet.

You can always rely on the iron Strato to iron out the creases, she’s quite smooth

 

[Twilight]

As I’m divorced, I live on my own but am keeping in contact with friends on FaceTime or the phone. The only bit that “gets to me“ is that I don’t live with my partner and so we can’t spend time with each other like we usually do. It’s getting to both of us, but we’ll survive. However, the minute we’re allowed out again, I’ll be leaping into my car and you won’t see me for dust.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

This will be the testing of many relationships, both those apart and those stuck together 24 hours a day.

 

[Brissles]

I have to confess that - as most of you know - I live on my own with little dog, and aside from the distancing and lockdown, is how my life is normally. I can go days without speaking to a soul, not through choice, but my only relatives live miles away and contact me sporadically. My neighbours work, and friends are occupied with families. So my only 'inconvenience' is not having the shops open, or having a coffee with friends.

Perhaps this situation might be an eye opener for those whingeing about being in isolation, in that there are thousands of single elderly who live like this permanently !!!

 

[alter ego]

Big fear that because it is going to be good weather at the weekend loads of people will treat it as bank holiday and completely ignore the lockdown. Not 100% sure where they are going to go as everywhere is shut and I appreciate it’s difficult if you don’t have even a small garden but really can’t folk just sit tight for another while at least until it peaks.

Apparently not. I've seen people in our street the last few days that I've never seen before. Most sitting in their cars shouting at my neighbours who are in their front gardens or standing by their cars. People just walking past in groups. Whether these are family groups or not I've no idea.

Stricter lockdown will probably arrive when Boris gets back in the driving seat. F*ckwits!

 

[maymorganlondon]

Apparently not. I've seen people in our street the last few days that I've never seen before. Most sitting in their cars shouting at my neighbours who are in their front gardens or standing by their cars. People just walking past in groups. Whether these are family groups or not I've no idea.

Stricter lockdown will probably arrive when Boris gets back in the driving seat. F*ckwits!

He's just been admitted to hospital for more tests, which suggests it will be a while before he's back in the driving seat.

 

[shopperholic]

He's just been admitted to hospital for more tests, which suggests it will be a while before he's back in the driving seat.

Yes the news came up on my phone, I’m not his number one fan but I sincerely hope he’s ok, especially when he’s about to become a father too. Worrying times.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

I’m not a fan of most people with an online presence but I don’t wish this on them (well if I’m totally honest there are a few)

 

[alter ego]

He's just been admitted to hospital for more tests, which suggests it will be a while before he's back in the driving seat.

I just turned the news on and Sarah Jarvis is explaining why he's gone in. I did wonder if he's had a bad bout as he's not the type to be away for long (I'd imagine). I'm not his biggest fan but I hope he recovers soon.

 

[maymorganlondon]

I'm the same, not a BoJo fan, but don't like to wish any illness or ill fortune on anyone. This is a terrible illness. A vaccine can't come soon enough.

 

[Twilight]

He must be under enormous pressure & nobody could have predicted this crisis. What people don't understand is that democracies have layers of experts who make decisons & advise the politicians, however, when this is over the fact that there's no joined up thinking between them needs to be addressed. Public Health England is totally useless & those 'in charge', who are on sizeable salaries, are dragging their feet over many things at the moment including testing for this virus. I've heard so many say we should have tens of thousands of respiraors & intensive care beds but we can't spend vast amounts of money & then have things mothballed 'just in case'. What a shambles.