A new journal entry just uploaded dated 23 March 2020. It tells of new music, new threats to all of us and a scary experience whilst driving on the motorway. Check it out...
You are not alone. We are experiencing many of the problems you mentioned in your journal. Our village has responded by closing up shop (drop your water payment in the drop box outside), and even the library has closed for a month. We've been on self-quarantine for a week now and running low on groceries; our only option is to line up between 7 and 8am for the "senior hour" at the local grocery store. Problem is, nobody is monitoring whether the shoppers in line are really senior citizens.
On another note, we're so glad to hear your Mum is OK and back home from hospital. Kudos to your nephew for helping you out - he deserves some TLC for being a good person.
I knew things were dire when I heard they were closing the pubs in the UK!
Stay home, stay warm & safe, catch up on your music or a good book. All the best to you and Emiko and all our friends across the pond.
As we've come to expect from you, down to earth common sense comments that put an accurate perspective on what is happening at the moment. Like you, I have never doubted how fragile we all are as humans. Unfortunately not everyone has the same view - when I've been out recently I've noticed that there are people trying to buy sensibly and take precautions, while others couldn't care less. I'm not usually a fan of the press, but they highlighted things happening over the weekend which required the PM to take the action that he has.
IMHO the most heartbreaking thing about all of this is not being able to support our loved ones. You cannot see your mother Bill, while my uncle cannot be visited in hospital by even his wife or daughters, unless his condition becomes terminal.
In spite of all of this s*** still happens like your motorway breakdown. When I turned my back on corporate life a few years ago I went driving HGVs. Had a breakdown on the M27 slip close to Southampton airport. Big vehicle, limited hard shoulder so I had to decide how far up a grass bank I could leave it in high winds without a risk of being blown over, walk to the nearest phone box and then hearing last minute breaking as people were rubber necking. So I now how you and Emi must have felt.
On a lighter note one guy on his Youtube channel has said that there has never been a better time for guitar projects. So I intend to give a bit of TLC to this one!
Sounds like a theme for a new album - along with what something Wadcorp suggested in the possible BN cd covers. Mechanical break down. Societal break down. Immobility. Cars. Technicians. Hardware. Software. Isolation.
Use the time wisely. Be safe. Be considerate. Be thankful.
And since writing my journal, the Government has announced even more stringent measures to stop people infecting each other. We have to stay at home, avoid all contact with others, we can only leave the house to exercise, (and that only once per day and without coming into contact with others,) All shops to close except for pharmacies and food retailers, which we can only access once per day provided we're not in the vulnerable category, (which I unfortunately am,) which means not even those avenues are available to me without help from kind friends or neighbours.) This is an apocalyptic situation which will completely change the way we live...
I too got the NHS text this afternoon I am in the most vulnerable 1.5 million club and I am grounded for 12 weeks, sad to say but I am pleased I grew up and have lived in the era that I have, pleased to hear your mum's doing well, take care.
So pleased that Emi and yourself are unscathed after the motorway incident. Sorry that you cannot see your Mum but pleased she has improved somewhat. Needed some cheering up in these Coronavirus times, so all day I have been listening to the classic album Blossom Tree Optimists, a magical album, back to delivering for Royal Mail tomorrow !!
Bill,
You are not alone. We are experiencing many of the problems you mentioned in your journal. Our village has responded by closing up shop (drop your water payment in the drop box outside), and even the library has closed for a month. We've been on self-quarantine for a week now and running low on groceries; our only option is to line up between 7 and 8am for the "senior hour" at the local grocery store. Problem is, nobody is monitoring whether the shoppers in line are really senior citizens.
On another note, we're so glad to hear your Mum is OK and back home from hospital. Kudos to your nephew for helping you out - he deserves some TLC for being a good person.
I knew things were dire when I heard they were closing the pubs in the UK!
Stay home, stay warm & safe, catch up on your music or a good book. All the best to you and Emiko and all our friends across the pond.
Tom & Judy
Bill,
As we've come to expect from you, down to earth common sense comments that put an accurate perspective on what is happening at the moment. Like you, I have never doubted how fragile we all are as humans. Unfortunately not everyone has the same view - when I've been out recently I've noticed that there are people trying to buy sensibly and take precautions, while others couldn't care less. I'm not usually a fan of the press, but they highlighted things happening over the weekend which required the PM to take the action that he has.
IMHO the most heartbreaking thing about all of this is not being able to support our loved ones. You cannot see your mother Bill, while my uncle cannot be visited in hospital by even his wife or daughters, unless his condition becomes terminal.
In spite of all of this s*** still happens like your motorway breakdown. When I turned my back on corporate life a few years ago I went driving HGVs. Had a breakdown on the M27 slip close to Southampton airport. Big vehicle, limited hard shoulder so I had to decide how far up a grass bank I could leave it in high winds without a risk of being blown over, walk to the nearest phone box and then hearing last minute breaking as people were rubber necking. So I now how you and Emi must have felt.
On a lighter note one guy on his Youtube channel has said that there has never been a better time for guitar projects. So I intend to give a bit of TLC to this one!
Take care all.
Roger
Sounds like a theme for a new album - along with what something Wadcorp suggested in the possible BN cd covers. Mechanical break down. Societal break down. Immobility. Cars. Technicians. Hardware. Software. Isolation.
Use the time wisely. Be safe. Be considerate. Be thankful.
And since writing my journal, the Government has announced even more stringent measures to stop people infecting each other. We have to stay at home, avoid all contact with others, we can only leave the house to exercise, (and that only once per day and without coming into contact with others,) All shops to close except for pharmacies and food retailers, which we can only access once per day provided we're not in the vulnerable category, (which I unfortunately am,) which means not even those avenues are available to me without help from kind friends or neighbours.) This is an apocalyptic situation which will completely change the way we live...
I too got the NHS text this afternoon I am in the most vulnerable 1.5 million club and I am grounded for 12 weeks, sad to say but I am pleased I grew up and have lived in the era that I have, pleased to hear your mum's doing well, take care.
Dear Bill
So pleased that Emi and yourself are unscathed after the motorway incident. Sorry that you cannot see your Mum but pleased she has improved somewhat. Needed some cheering up in these Coronavirus times, so all day I have been listening to the classic album Blossom Tree Optimists, a magical album, back to delivering for Royal Mail tomorrow !!
Best wishes Bill.