Isolating over 70s for 4 months

Had DD on the phone listening to me moan about not being able to swim during a lockdown. "So, being fit when you die from a virus will be worth it for you" was her reply. I think I will be told, just for once.
Just ordered Easter Chocolate from Cadbury's Direct to be sent to GC. Good site with lots of choice. Use EGG10 for discount. Also, in time to send Chocolate for Mother's day.

Just because it doesn’t start until Monday doesn’t mean It’s any safer now.

Social distancing needs to be observed!

The shutdown doesn't start until Monday. We are using these last few days to stock up on all the things we need for this prolonged detention: garden plants and seeds, DIY materials and curtain fabric. Yes, food as well.

A relative of mine just messaged me that she drove Into the village to collect something (at a safe distance) and saw so many old people walking in and out of shops and the library. Di they not watch tv or see the papers ?

Our village have a very popular cake and coffee shop that lots of older people use as a meeting point. I popped in tonight and they've been empty since 2 pm

I decided to buy my two older friends that are self isolating a voucher and will be popping it through their door tomorrow, a little something to look forward to when this is all over.

I'm also going to buy vouchers from my favourite cake shop for my daughter and I, we go at least once every three weeks and I'd hate for them to shut down.

She may suit me

I washed my newly shorn hair and it looked not too bad at all, though too short and shorter on one side than the other.
Then I went out in the rain and it is a ball of frizz. Not slimy though!

But I can understand, it's important to smell right.

I need another dog

You can have mine, Calli. DH and I gave her the usual March clip. Loads to shear off after the winter. Then she had a bath and blow dry. Looked very smart.

Half an hour later she snuck out the back door and rolled in something slimy and smelly.

I was not amused to have to go through the bathing rigmarole again.

Suzie, I’m glad your community is taking care of you

I regard wearing make-up and doing my hair and nails as similar to applying warpaint before a challenging time. I look in the mirror, and pre-makeup, I don't know what effect I have on the enemy, but by God, I frighten me.

Summer that would be the same young people rushing round my town setting up systems for providing a huge range of help - I’ve already had my first shop delivered via the ‘hub’ in my road. And some of them are facing job loss as well.

Susie, It’s so interesting. Especially considering how often older people say that young people have no respect for others.

I agree Summer it’s not ageism. It’s a pragmatic solution to a problem. My guess is there will be a total lock down anyway before long. There are two people in my street in their 80s who just think they can choose to do what they want with no thought for anyone else.

I need another dog.

I’m curious what people who think ‘asking over 70s to isolate is ageism’ think about supermarkets having seniors only hours? Is that ageism?

There was a door to door salesman at my door today trying to interest me in damp proofing. He kept about six feet away from me although that could have been because he was wary of the dog.

Sorry, I meant 'minimal social contact', not social isolation. I think that is only for those who may have the illness.

I am glad they have seen sense and realised that total social exclusion for all over 70s and those with pre-existing conditions four four months would be impossible for so many reasons.

Social isolation is what we have planned for. One early morning trip to Waitrose each week, when the store should be almost empty, suitably protected and DH will walk down to the Coop when it is quiet to get the papers, again suitably clad and paying by contactless card. If there are people other than the till operator inside he will wander around until it is empty. Fortunately the way the tills work, the operator is more than a metre away from the customer.

I notice that some shops are beginning to offer 'over 70' only shopping hours, first thing in the morning. We will certainly make use of them.

I feel better after this afternoon's announcement as it now seems everyone,not just over 70s ,are being asked to avoid social contact I think Govt have realised suggesting social isolation for over 70's was a bit OTT and very worrying for us all Doesn't seem as bad when all adults are being asked to take responsibility for their own health as far as it's possible to do so.

According to the Guardian reports:

Johnson says people over 70 are being asked to avoid unnecessary social contact with other people.

That doesn't sound like complete social isolation to me. I think they will ask for this soon but he doesn't seem to be asking for it today.

Everyone on here seemed to be self-isolating with immediate effect but we have three events whixh were planned for this week (not all pleasant ones, I should add).
I think common sense will have to prevail.

I was thinking today, I need a wash and cut.
I think my hairdresser, just round the corner, could probably do home hairdressing. She has a car, this is what happened when we lived in the country. No big deal.
Any way, the news I read today was that this isolation thing is a last resort, not immediate.

Oopsadaisy your last sentence made me choke (with laughter).

cakes and ale, well, plum sponge and tonic water. Not together though.

I think I’ll have to wait and See how I feel when I’m due to go, I’m high risk, and going to the hairdresser would make me feel / look much better, as the grey roots look isn’t very fetching.

Hairdresser emailed today, detailing all of the measures they are taking to keep us safe, wiping down surfaces etc. And sterilising all implements for each client.

DH said this morning, “ are you going to get some hair dye from Tesco’s “ bless him........ if only it was that easy.

I swallowed many pithy comments as he is still on antibiotics and knows not of what he speaks.

I look in the mirror and am happy with what I see, but it doesn't stop me wanting to play around with it and set it off to its best advantage.

Like you Callestemon what lies behind my face is deep worry for my family, two of whom are considerably more at risk than DH and I, and for friends also at risk.

I am equally worried by a government policy that puts our physical health above our mental health and treats us like children.

I will end by quoting Shakespeare, Sir Toby Belch to Malvolio in Twelfth Night Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?

I will leave you to your virtue Hithere, I am off for the cakes and ale.

Actually, I'm glad you are happy with what you see in the mirror, Hithere and growstuff, and that somebody is content with what gazes back at them.

I look in the mirror and see a very anxious and worried look at the moment and not so much for myself but for my family and in fact for the world.
I know it doesn't help and I am usually a pragmatist.