So here we are again " The more things change, the more they stay the same!"
All the wise men, and women keep saying "things will be OK when we come out the other side of this", whatever that means! I'm not too sure what's waiting on the other side, but "things" will certainly be different!
I'm mindful of Private' Fraser's catch phrase "We're doomed I tell you; we're all doomed! 
That came to mind when Callistomen said that their village hall was closed and I thought where on earth would Captain Frazer and his Dad's Army meet for training to repel this invasive virus? 
You will be pleased to know, although many Sydney-siders won't, that Bondi beach and others have been closed for the duration. Apparently our PM was not best pleased to see hundreds of beach goers cavorting there yesterday in defiance of the new crowd regs. You can't say we are not taking this crisis seriously. 
Mind you, if you are looking for a bit of light entertainment, the travel section of our week-end paper tells of a past-time called " Coasteering" off the Isle of Skye; "Thrills and chills with a leap of faith in Scotland." Apparently you need a wet-suit as thick as rhino hide! You could forget all your troubles forever!
fatgran I don't think your "No visitors" sign will work! Your elderly BIL will obviously think, "I'm family, not a visitor"
Place a garden fork at your front gate with a bucket of water, a bar of soap and a notice saying, " Thank you for offering to help dig up our spuds round the back! When you're done please wash the fork and of course, your hands!"
If the soil is a bit on the muddy side, he probably won't take up your offer!
My carers have adopted a new procedure because of coronaphobia; they now have to ask me 3 questions before entering; have I done this; been anywhere? etc The nurse (Chinese) Juan, from a different company didn't ask anything, but time will tell I guess. They all know that my front door is unlocked so they are usually in the house before I know it!
If I happen to be on the throne it saves them having to wait on the front doorstep! 
That's another Sat. without football, but thankfully repeats of everything are on the PC. Currently into Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Always good for a laugh.
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Sorry to hear that Megs36. Life's bad enough as it is without additional worries. 
Hello Rufus and all who follow.
Re the brother in law story, it turned out that he had attended a funeral the day before he visited us! Foolish man, it won't be the last if he continues on like this.
The bucket of water sounded like a good idea but perhaps rigged up over the gate
We now have 16 cases of the virus, three of them were on the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
I am quite happy at the moment in isolation but wonder when it will begin to pall.
Daughters are getting our groceries for us but we don't want to become a burden. Also we can't do the school runs etc so that makes things harder for the girls.
Garden is getting a fair bit of attention as is the cooking. OH and I will be fighting over who makes the soup!
Keep well people and hope your situation improves Megs36
The bucket of water sounded like a good idea but perhaps rigged up over the gate
fatgran And what would you fill it with?
So where is Nurse Jackie
rafichagran; If you don't mind it's "Jacqui", a bit more refined wouldn't you agree. 
? She's a dinki-di Aussie!
Also, working flat out looking after all us Oldies as you might expect; she is my main nurse, but they all get rostered into different areas from time to time; even get rostered off some week-ends, so then another nurse pays a visit. That's when I get to meet nurses from all the neighbouring countries, including China and being registered nurses having studied here. they've all lived here for years. They do a very good job too!
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