Stockpiling...

[shopperholic]

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Next............“Surfin’’ USA” The Bleach Boys.

 

[AndiK]

They are very intelligent and live a long time get bored so must be kept entertained. If not they will pull their feathers out. I was watching an animal programme the other week and parrots and cockatoos a vet was talking about people buying without thinking it through then trying to just sell them on.

I took my niece a few years ago to a place near me where they have all sorts of things to do with farms and animals and in one area they had a bird sanctuary. There were quite a lot of owls and one of the keepers/handlers was telling us how the popularity of Harry Potter had led to lots of kids wanting a pet owl so their stupid parents went out and got them one for their birthday or Christmas. I think it's illegal to keep them unless you have a permit and they are all meant to be registered. In any case, a lot of these people were getting them illegally and then, when the birds got too boring for them or were not properly kept so they became unwell, they were releasing them. Of course, that's even worse because the owls couldn't fend for themselves so were vulnerable. Any that this sanctuary, like loads of others, could "save", they did. They have been inundated with the poor things, some in very poor condition when they arrive. So sad

 

[ERICS MUM]

Ahhh, Twilight, that’s heartbreaking. I am not a particularly nostalgic person usually but even I long for some of the silly little things “from before”. I do have faith that we will get back much of what was, as you put it, and we will get used to what is, ie the rest. Hold tight but humans are very adaptable.

Well, that’s my bit of philosophy for today. Here are the parrots, well cockatoos as I now see. Makes me smile every time, especially towards the end. And no smut from shopperholic and the other reprobates on here about how Flinty, CHuntley or ....... [insert name here] like a cockatoo ... please!!

Thanks for that, how fab is that bird. His ‘mate’ isn’t impressed !

Ahhh, Twilight, that’s heartbreaking. I am not a particularly nostalgic person usually but even I long for some of the silly little things “from before”. I do have faith that we will get back much of what was, as you put it, and we will get used to what is, ie the rest. Hold tight but humans are very adaptable.

Well, that’s my bit of philosophy for today. Here are the parrots, well cockatoos as I now see. Makes me smile every time, especially towards the end. And no smut from shopperholic and the other reprobates on here about how Flinty, CHuntley or ....... [insert name here] like a cockatoo ... please!!

I desperately wanted to add a bit of smut, but I’m abiding by your instructions !

I’ll just laugh to myself, it would have been so funny !

 

[Vienna]

 

[Twilight]

I took my niece a few years ago to a place near me where they have all sorts of things to do with farms and animals and in one area they had a bird sanctuary. There were quite a lot of owls and one of the keepers/handlers was telling us how the popularity of Harry Potter had led to lots of kids wanting a pet owl so their stupid parents went out and got them one for their birthday or Christmas. I think it's illegal to keep them unless you have a permit and they are all meant to be registered. In any case, a lot of these people were getting them illegally and then, when the birds got too boring for them or were not properly kept so they became unwell, they were releasing them. Of course, that's even worse because the owls couldn't fend for themselves so were vulnerable. Any that this sanctuary, like loads of others, could "save", they did. They have been inundated with the poor things, some in very poor condition when they arrive. So sad

There are some people I love, some I like, however, most humans I absolutely abhor.

 

[AndiK]

I desperately wanted to add a bit of smut, but I’m abiding by your instructions !

I’ll just laugh to myself, it would have been so funny !

Feel free! It hasn’t stopped some (*cough, cough* ... SB ... *cough, cough*)!!

 

[AndiK]

 

[stratobuddy]

And still the Trump jokes come - - -

 

[stratobuddy]

 

[SisterBliss]

My aunt in Australia had a pet one and it used to laugh like a witch whenever you did something wrong/dropped something/had a minor accident. Cocky was his name and he used to cooch into you when sitting on your shoulder and then try to rip your ear off

CC

Witch laughing would really scare me.....

 

[SisterBliss]

I took my niece a few years ago to a place near me where they have all sorts of things to do with farms and animals and in one area they had a bird sanctuary. There were quite a lot of owls and one of the keepers/handlers was telling us how the popularity of Harry Potter had led to lots of kids wanting a pet owl so their stupid parents went out and got them one for their birthday or Christmas. I think it's illegal to keep them unless you have a permit and they are all meant to be registered. In any case, a lot of these people were getting them illegally and then, when the birds got too boring for them or were not properly kept so they became unwell, they were releasing them. Of course, that's even worse because the owls couldn't fend for themselves so were vulnerable. Any that this sanctuary, like loads of others, could "save", they did. They have been inundated with the poor things, some in very poor condition when they arrive. So sad

Shocking parents!

 

[AndiK]

I just love some of these.

How long till someone on QVC, presenting via video link from their messy front room (see The elephant in the Zoom below) suggests their mascara will “make one’s eyes pop” (see Mask-ara below)? Also, Le Creuset Wrist anyone?




Lockdown lingo - are you fully conversant with the new terminology?

*Coronacoaster*
The ups and downs of your mood during the pandemic. You're loving lockdown one minute but suddenly weepy with anxiety the next. It truly is “an emotional coronacoaster”.

*Quarantinis*
Experimental cocktails mixed from whatever random ingredients you have left in the house. The boozy equivalent of a store cupboard supper. Southern Comfort and Ribena quarantini with a glacé cherry garnish, anyone? These are sipped at “locktail hour”, ie. wine o'clock during lockdown, which seems to be creeping earlier with each passing week.

*Blue Skype thinking*
A work brainstorming session which takes place over a videoconferencing app. Such meetings might also be termed a “Zoomposium”. Naturally, they are to be avoided if at all possible.

*Le Creuset wrist*
It's the new “avocado hand” - an aching arm after taking one's best saucepan outside to bang during the weekly ‘Clap For Carers.' It might be heavy but you're keen to impress the neighbours with your high-quality kitchenware.

*Coronials*
As opposed to millennials, this refers to the future generation of babies conceived or born during coronavirus quarantine. They might also become known as “Generation C” or, more spookily, “Children of the Quarn”.

*Furlough Merlot*
Wine consumed in an attempt to relieve the frustration of not working. Also known as “bored-eaux” or “cabernet tedium”.

*Coronadose*
An overdose of bad news from consuming too much media during a time of crisis. Can result in a panicdemic.

*The elephant in the Zoom*
The glaring issue during a videoconferencing call that nobody feels able to mention. E.g. one participant has dramatically put on weight, suddenly sprouted terrible facial hair or has a worryingly messy house visible in the background.

*Quentin Quarantino*
An attention-seeker using their time in lockdown to make amateur films which they're convinced are funnier and cleverer than they actually are.

*Covidiot* or *Wuhan-ker*
One who ignores public health advice or behaves with reckless disregard for the safety of others can be said to display “covidiocy” or be “covidiotic”. Also called a “lockclown” or even a “Wuhan-ker”.

*Goutbreak*
The sudden fear that you've consumed so much wine, cheese, home-made cake and Easter chocolate in lockdown that your ankles are swelling up like a medieval king's.

*Antisocial distancing*
Using health precautions as an excuse for snubbing neighbours and generally ignoring people you find irritating.

*Coughin' dodger*
Someone so alarmed by an innocuous splutter or throat-clear that they back away in terror.

*Mask-ara*
Extra make-up applied to "make one's eyes pop" before venturing out in public wearing a face mask.

*Covid-10*
The 10lbs in weight that we're all gaining from comfort-eating and comfort-drinking. Also known as “fattening the curve”.

…and finally, finally: One sentence to sum up 2020, so far: At one point this week, 1 loo roll was worth more than a barrel of crude oil!


I think many of you will recognise “covidiocy”, judging by some of your comments on this thread about neighbours, or “Wuhan-kers“ as you may now refer to them!

 

[donna255]

I am in the Goutbreak group and Covid-10

 

[Twilight]

I'm on a permanent coronacoaster & trying to avoid a coronadose. When I'm released from house arrest antisocial distancing is going to be my new normal.

 

[AndiK]

I am in the Goutbreak group and Covid-10

I bet you’re still gorgeous though.

I'm on a permanent coronacoaster & trying to avoid a coronadose. When I'm released from house arrest antisocial distancing is going to be my new normal.

I must say I have long observed my own brand of antisocial distancing. It’s just good to have a genuine excuse at the moment.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

It’s easier when the weather is so good but the last few days have been cold and damp so feeling a wee bit hemmed in. It will be much harder in winter.

 

[stratobuddy]

Wait until CORONANATION STREET catches up with the virus.

 

[Lemonpop]

I just love some of these.

How long till someone on QVC, presenting via video link from their messy front room (see The elephant in the Zoom below) suggests their mascara will “make one’s eyes pop” (see Mask-ara below)? Also, Le Creuset Wrist anyone?




Lockdown lingo - are you fully conversant with the new terminology?

*Coronacoaster*
The ups and downs of your mood during the pandemic. You're loving lockdown one minute but suddenly weepy with anxiety the next. It truly is “an emotional coronacoaster”.

*Quarantinis*
Experimental cocktails mixed from whatever random ingredients you have left in the house. The boozy equivalent of a store cupboard supper. Southern Comfort and Ribena quarantini with a glacé cherry garnish, anyone? These are sipped at “locktail hour”, ie. wine o'clock during lockdown, which seems to be creeping earlier with each passing week.

*Blue Skype thinking*
A work brainstorming session which takes place over a videoconferencing app. Such meetings might also be termed a “Zoomposium”. Naturally, they are to be avoided if at all possible.

*Le Creuset wrist*
It's the new “avocado hand” - an aching arm after taking one's best saucepan outside to bang during the weekly ‘Clap For Carers.' It might be heavy but you're keen to impress the neighbours with your high-quality kitchenware.

*Coronials*
As opposed to millennials, this refers to the future generation of babies conceived or born during coronavirus quarantine. They might also become known as “Generation C” or, more spookily, “Children of the Quarn”.

*Furlough Merlot*
Wine consumed in an attempt to relieve the frustration of not working. Also known as “bored-eaux” or “cabernet tedium”.

*Coronadose*
An overdose of bad news from consuming too much media during a time of crisis. Can result in a panicdemic.

*The elephant in the Zoom*
The glaring issue during a videoconferencing call that nobody feels able to mention. E.g. one participant has dramatically put on weight, suddenly sprouted terrible facial hair or has a worryingly messy house visible in the background.

*Quentin Quarantino*
An attention-seeker using their time in lockdown to make amateur films which they're convinced are funnier and cleverer than they actually are.

*Covidiot* or *Wuhan-ker*
One who ignores public health advice or behaves with reckless disregard for the safety of others can be said to display “covidiocy” or be “covidiotic”. Also called a “lockclown” or even a “Wuhan-ker”.

*Goutbreak*
The sudden fear that you've consumed so much wine, cheese, home-made cake and Easter chocolate in lockdown that your ankles are swelling up like a medieval king's.

*Antisocial distancing*
Using health precautions as an excuse for snubbing neighbours and generally ignoring people you find irritating.

*Coughin' dodger*
Someone so alarmed by an innocuous splutter or throat-clear that they back away in terror.

*Mask-ara*
Extra make-up applied to "make one's eyes pop" before venturing out in public wearing a face mask.

*Covid-10*
The 10lbs in weight that we're all gaining from comfort-eating and comfort-drinking. Also known as “fattening the curve”.

…and finally, finally: One sentence to sum up 2020, so far: At one point this week, 1 loo roll was worth more than a barrel of crude oil!


I think many of you will recognise “covidiocy”, judging by some of your comments on this thread about neighbours, or “Wuhan-kers“ as you may now refer to them!

 

[Silver Fox]

I branched out today beyond my last 8 week circle, had to work up to it though , took courage, I went to Aldi! Everything we took for granted just weeks ago is now a special occasion! I did a big shop for around £50 all very easy, everyone keeping to the rules.Love my more special supermarket where I have felt ‘safe’ but have taken a step into the big world again. So proud of myself!

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

I’m not sure when they first lift restrictions I will be running out to crowded places anytime soon.

A drive and a bit of a walk around a park would be nice. personally I think we will be in lockdown again once we start socialising because it will be impossible to keep a distance and there will be another wave.

Not sure what has happened to neighbours this week but our usual Saturday socialising in the gardens hasn’t happened as it is a nice enough day for it, probably doing it all in doors after the dirty looks they got the last couple of weeks.

Anyone on furlough thinking we may be given the nod to go back on 26th? Not sure if I really want to go back because some of us were furloughed, some home working and some office working so after 2 months the furloughed ones may feel left behind?