From this side of the pond
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1. Expect the unexpected on From This Side of the Pond. Here's my x-ray
question...when was the last time you felt like Superman? What's your
superpower? Explain.
I don't think I've ever felt like Superman but I like to think I can keep calm in a crisis and prioritise what needs to be done first.
I don't think I've ever felt like Superman but I like to think I can keep calm in a crisis and prioritise what needs to be done first.
2. Are you a fan of the 'superhero' type movies? If so what's your favorite?
Only if I can count James Bond under that heading, especially Daniel Craig's version of him.
Only if I can count James Bond under that heading, especially Daniel Craig's version of him.
3. Have you postponed or cancelled a trip to the dentist in recent
weeks, and if so when do you think you'll feel comfortable going back?
How about other routine medical procedures?
Well I'm never comfortable with going to the dentist but I guess I'll be guided by the medical advice and then wait a few more months ;) I need to get my eyes tested - was long overdue for that before we got locked down but again I won't be rushing back.
Well I'm never comfortable with going to the dentist but I guess I'll be guided by the medical advice and then wait a few more months ;) I need to get my eyes tested - was long overdue for that before we got locked down but again I won't be rushing back.
4. What's something that makes you feel youthful? Something that makes you feel 'not so youthful'? Tell us why.
Dancing makes me feel youthful - I did a lot of it in my youth but now it also makes me feel not so youthful thanks to the aches and pains afterwards.
Dancing makes me feel youthful - I did a lot of it in my youth but now it also makes me feel not so youthful thanks to the aches and pains afterwards.
5. I feel compelled to include some sort of corona related question in
the HP these days. What's the strangest thing you've seen in relation to
the virus? Something that really struck you as odd, made you stop and
think, 'Dorothy we're not in Kansas anymore?'
Not particularly a strange thing but when they started building a temporary morgue at the other end of our road it really brought it home just how bad it was getting.
Not particularly a strange thing but when they started building a temporary morgue at the other end of our road it really brought it home just how bad it was getting.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Lockdown, unsurprisingly, seems to get harder the longer it goes on and, despite having all this time on our hands, it's hard to be particularly productive. The next review here in the UK is due on 7th May but I don't expect there to be any sweeping changes. I just hope we might be able to visit family members.
Still, I'm thankful that we can get out for a walk each day. Some countries even banned that so things could be worse. We even went out in the rain yesterday and I think we'll be doing that again today. No sunshine this week.
Lockdown, unsurprisingly, seems to get harder the longer it goes on and, despite having all this time on our hands, it's hard to be particularly productive. The next review here in the UK is due on 7th May but I don't expect there to be any sweeping changes. I just hope we might be able to visit family members.
Still, I'm thankful that we can get out for a walk each day. Some countries even banned that so things could be worse. We even went out in the rain yesterday and I think we'll be doing that again today. No sunshine this week.
Oh yes, I wouldn't like to have a morgue at the end of our road either. I think we are all affected from the fact that we are prisoners in our homes and have no social contact (although I broke that, but always with the same people and we are very careful in keeping distance) We realized that we a forgetting which day it is, because all days seems to be the same. We are forgetting things we never did before. Now in our street they started too with hand clapping and music in honor of the doctors and nurses ! What a thing ! We will be in history books later ! And your grandchildren can tell the others "my grandma and grandpa survived the Coronavirus crisis " ! I wonder how our "normal" life will be after that ?
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Well that really would be sobering to see a temporary morgue go up. I, too, hope that we can visit our family again soon and be able to hug our grandchildren. Hope the rest of your week is a good one!
ReplyDeleteSome states here are reopening a few things and I guess we all hold our breath to see how it goes. I think we'll remain cautious and stick close to home a bit longer. I'm thankful for outdoor spaces and we've got our boat in the water now too so we can take it for a ride and that feels like something.
ReplyDeleteI think James Bond could be in that category along with the Die Hard movies. That's nice that dancing makes you feel young. Really, a temporary morgue, that's very sad. It is hard to be productive yet I don't understand why but I'm hearing that from so many people. We have been driving over to our sons house and doing distance visits 10 ft apart. It helps me to see my 18 month old grandson and it's important for him to see us.
ReplyDeleteDaniel Craig is my favorite Bond, too! I used to love to dance but my bad knees have grounded me for the last 10 years. Not sure another new knee will have me dancing a jig but maybe a slow two-step won't hurt anymore! Things are opening up a bit here. Parks and golf courses open on Friday and restaurants can open to 25% capacity next week. Baby steps. I really want to see us getting back to a new normal soon. Those at risk still need to stay home continue to take care.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, a temporary morgue. That is so sad, I continue to pray for a vaccine. I know it will take time, but I do pray.
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I find that I am often sore the next day after using muscles that I don't use as often as I should ;) I danced through my childhood and loved it so much. Hope the opening up goes well. Enjoy your walks even if they are in the rain!
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