Wednesday Hodgepodge - 13/5/20

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From this side of the pond

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1. Ever played the game Farkle? Are you a risk taker? In games only or also in life?
I hadn't even heard of the game but now I have I think I'll be challenging Hubby.  I would probably take risks in the game but not in life.

2. What's your favorite thing about your yard or whatever outdoor space you may have?
I'm grateful that we have a garden right now - it's blooming nicely but I love sitting on the patio which is usually quite shady.
 
3. Tell us about the most interesting building you've seen or been in.
That's a hard one.  I like comparing the architecture of buildings like e.g The Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Sydney Opera House for their innovative styles but also looking at some of the older buildings like Westminster Abbey etc and being amazed at how they managed to get them built!
 
4. In this current season of social distancing, what's something you've come to realize you take for granted in more ordinary times? Do you think you'll make a conscious effort to appreciate whatever that 'it' is once normal life resumes?
So much has changed here in London.  We haven't been in close contact with anyone since Lockdown was imposed (apart from a couple of forays into a corner shop for milk).  Not being able to see family members has been really difficult.  Before we could just pick up the phone, make an arrangement and be with them.  Keeping in touch has changed but we're probably doing more of it.

This week restrictions have started to be eased but it's very confusing.  The message "go to work if you can - but don't use public transport" is so contradictory.  You cannot drive into London - parking is a nightmare and expensive.  For most people that means having to use public transport - their commute is too far to walk or cycle.  Social distancing (which we are still supposed to be maintaining) is not possible.  Many people will, fortunately, be able to continue to work at home and that's what they will be doing. 
 
5. Share a favorite song with a springtime flower in the lyrics somewhere. 
I'm rubbish at remembering lyrics of songs.  Is there a song with daffodils in it somewhere?  Although my daffodils and tulips are done but my roses are starting to bloom.

6. Insert your own random thought here.
Following on from #4 here - so I still cannot go and visit family members but, as someone looking to move house, it's ok for me to go and view a property as long as I socially distance!  This is the kind of confusion that has been unleashed this week!  I'm waiting to see how long it is before our agent contacts us to try and hurry us along to find a house!  Not going to be happening anytime soon for me.  I'm happy staying home and staying safe. 

I understand that for people living in more rural areas, particularly if the cases of Covid-19 have been low you may have less concerns but, where we are the situations in hospitals and care home have been horrific.   Hospitals have had to take measures like installing additional oxygen tanks to cope with the demand and, more depressingly, temporary morgues to cope with the number of people dying.  Our numbers are coming down but slowly.  I'm not sure our Government has got the timing and message right on the changes they've made!

Ending on a positive note though - on this day, quite a few years ago, I gave birth to our wonderful daughter.  Happy birthday Rebecca.  Can't wait until we can see you again in person.