We led a solitary life before Covid-19. Going out when needed for doctor and pulmonary therapy appointments and a weekly trip to town to go to the grocery store and to run errands...those necessary trips to the yarn shop!
We have stayed away from crowds for a really long time. We didn't go to movies or crowded places to eat.
After 46 days at home Far Guy feels pretty good...I am his only irritant! He goes into the Clinic for his infusions...the gals up there do not wear perfume or put smelly junk in their hair.
Allergy season will be here soon, the Pine pollen is especially bad for Far Guy. It usually just makes my eyes itch so I use eye drops twice a day.
Our church has finally made it possible to watch a live stream of church...too bad it took a pandemic for them to try this ministry.
We stay busy and are never bored...we have eased into a comfortable relationship with isolation. So much so that going into town for Far Guys Infusions makes us both nervous. We are best at home.
Gas is $1.49 a gallon here...we used about 7 gallons of gas in a month.
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Greetings to you from Viola. I saw what a beautiful blanket you made. These beautiful colors are just great. I sewed a lot in these corona times, but now I've bought a book from Beth Brown-Reinsel and will start knitting. Good Sunday for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm the same and generally home most of the time anyhow. It's more the worrying that's an issue... Got plenty to keep me happy and busy at home, but could do without the stress and anxiety issues from all of this.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and Far Guy stay safe and well, and Far Guy doesn't suffer too much when allergy season hits.
Our church had started offering online services a while ago. It was great. But then they stopped. They have started again. I'm glad that far guy is feeling better. I'm still working. But there's only 4 people in my office. And we social distance plus we are all constantly disenfecting the entire office. I said I'm not going to die of covid but of cancer from inhaling all these fumes!
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It hasn't been hard for us to stay isolated either. We didn't go out much. Mostly just to walk by the Bay and get some coffee. I do miss my Grandkids. It makes me so sad thinking that it may be a very long time before I get to see them again. Without a vaccine I don't know how that would be possible. Daughter and her hubby signed up for the John Hopkins antibody study. He was very sick in January and she was exposed to a family that all tested positive. The thing is that they won't know their status. They don't share that info with the subjects which I think is pretty silly. Araignee
ReplyDeleteYour post is quite a contrast from DJan's Sunday post. She is an extrovert and a seeker of socialization. Isolation is difficult for her. Like you, I am mostly content to be at home. We find things to do to stay busy, stay healthy, and stay entertained. I do miss the freedom to just go, to nurseries, gardens, coffee shops. Like you, I think we will be living with these limitations for a long time.
ReplyDeleteWe have finally had enough rain to wash some of the heavy pollen out of our air. Hopefully we will be done with the tree pollen by the first of May.
Wow, what a deserted road. Over here in Hawaii, the quarantine has been extended to May 31. However, there are still cars on the roads and freeways.
ReplyDeleteI've always had an aversion to crowds so this past few weeks haven't been too difficult. I just miss being able to run out to grab something as I've tried very hard to only go out every 10 days or so. But for those who are alone or like my daughter, alone with a small child, the confinement can be much more difficult. As D has told me, talking on the phone doesn't compare to face-to-face.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the anti-body tests will be made available soon. Take care and stay well!
We are rather lucky, Terry and I. The farm keeps us extremely busy and if we have to go to town, the tire shop, the grocery store, the feed store are all considered essential so our life hasn't changed. Except for the plastic gloves and face mask...that is.
ReplyDeleteI'm a homebody too and rarely went anywhere besides the grocery store, church and the lake but we do miss seeing our friends. I'm still on the same tank of gas I bought 6 weeks ago with over 3/4 of a tank left! Once I start driving to the lake that will change though.
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Good summary of your life with the quarantine. You are making the best of it. And then there are the fools who are crying like babies for being quarantined. Yes , some of them find themselves in tough times, but they don't seem to consider that they affect others by their behaviours.
ReplyDeleteJoining you in being a homebody. Although I am getting real tired of this "Stay at Home" stuff. Our gas is around $1.09/gal and since the lockdown I am hardly using any gas at all. So far in one month I only put in about 6 gallons. Pollen seasons is starting here - no wonder i am sneezing more. My church started live-streaming about a month ago. I still miss being there in person. Hoping this is over real soon
ReplyDeleteWe also lived quiet lives before the isolation came into effect and kept even more isolated for 6 weeks. Now we're relaxing the isolation to extend to our kids' places as they've all stayed well. Later this afternoon we'll go to youngest son's place to play dominoes.Interesting to know what you pay for gas. Ours here is .80 a liter so roughly 3.20 an American gallon.
ReplyDeleteYup--gotten used to the new way, too. Used to having a mask on if I am opening the front door of my apartment and video chats vs. actual visits. I hope things continue smoothly for you. :)
ReplyDeleteOur petrol is the cheapest it has been for a long long time - but I can't buy it as my car has remained on Full since the start of lock-down. No doubt the price will rise again when folk can get out and about and start buying it again.
ReplyDeleteWe mostly are ok with the Isolation as well. We normally do not do public things... other than Cheryl's racing. We do miss poking into the grocery store on a daily basis though. Shopping for an entire week's worth of groceries is very foreign to us.
ReplyDeleteStaying home was probably safer for Far Guy even before the pandemic. It is good that you are both comfortable with it. It must also help that you have a lot of space to yourself to do things outdoors when the weather allows it. We are home bodies most of the time but what I miss is eating out once in awhile. I really enjoyed that. I know you can still get take out but we have not tried that yet. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
ReplyDeleteIsolation is harder for some then others I am taking it day by day
ReplyDeleteI think us folks living on the fringes have an easier time dealing with the restrictions.
ReplyDeleteYes I went and filled the truck completely full and can store it in the truck for a long time. We have to take the friend for her chemo therapy again tomorrow. I buy her groceries for her during that time. I am glad you can keep safe from all of this. Our county is now the lucky winner of having the most deaths and the most with infected people. We do have a lot of younger people surviving the illness. I am glad you both are keeping your selves busy. Your getting some great things made.
ReplyDeleteSadly, I think this is our new normal until a vaccine is developed. Face masks and social distancing will be with us for many more months.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're smart to keep doing things the way you're doing them. We live a very quiet life too, except for Jim going to the store every week or so. So far so good here.
ReplyDeleteStay well.
We will be breaking quarantine this week. Although we are still not leaving our home, my daughter in law is being called back to work so we will have two of our grandchildren. And we will become home schoolers. Their family has remained isolated and mom's business has been certified by the health department to reopen with safe practices. Luckily her office does not have many visitors.
ReplyDeleteWow, 7 gallons of gas in a month! Amazing. I use about 15 and that's with staying put most of the time.💖
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ReplyDeleteCatching up... as with some, not much has changed for us either but I consider myself blessed to be where we are. I do sorely miss some of my friends but we did discover that hiking/walking on trails or roads help...of course practicing distancing.
ReplyDeleteThis is very difficult on my son who can work from home but is single with his elderly dog.
I would say this summer we will see many people suffering from 'Social Isolation' Fatigue.
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I know, I am very used to self-isolation and not going anywhere. Even the doctors have canceled appointments so I just go for groceries and prescriptions. Stay home and stay well!
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