BluPanther Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, Mimmo said: My wife is suffering this badly, because as she has double lung cancer and is currently on a 21-week course of chemo, she's not even allowed to leave the house for a 10-minute stroll. Now with the government saying that social distancing will have to remain in place for the rest of the year, we've been told that must remain within the confines of our own home for that length of time. I won't go out and leave her on her own, so we're both prisoners for the rest of 2020, and I'll find that mentally difficult, there's no two ways about that. I hope you have a garden at least. Best wishes to you both... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, Mimmo said: My wife is suffering this badly, because as she has double lung cancer and is currently on a 21-week course of chemo, she's not even allowed to leave the house for a 10-minute stroll. Now with the government saying that social distancing will have to remain in place for the rest of the year, we've been told that must remain within the confines of our own home for that length of time. I won't go out and leave her on her own, so we're both prisoners for the rest of 2020, and I'll find that mentally difficult, there's no two ways about that. Take care! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, Mimmo said: My wife is suffering this badly, because as she has double lung cancer and is currently on a 21-week course of chemo, she's not even allowed to leave the house for a 10-minute stroll. Now with the government saying that social distancing will have to remain in place for the rest of the year, we've been told that must remain within the confines of our own home for that length of time. I won't go out and leave her on her own, so we're both prisoners for the rest of 2020, and I'll find that mentally difficult, there's no two ways about that. That's tough! Best wishes.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 36 minutes ago, Mimmo said: My wife is suffering this badly, because as she has double lung cancer and is currently on a 21-week course of chemo, she's not even allowed to leave the house for a 10-minute stroll. Now with the government saying that social distancing will have to remain in place for the rest of the year, we've been told that must remain within the confines of our own home for that length of time. I won't go out and leave her on her own, so we're both prisoners for the rest of 2020, and I'll find that mentally difficult, there's no two ways about that. All the best to you and your wife Mimmo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, The White Knight said: Used to get tired of looking out of the window on Speedway days. More often than not rain would be falling, or, it would look like rain. This Spring is exceptional - typical that everyone is stuck at home. I agree with the lock down though. I hope everyone stays safe. Take care WK just keep thinking of your memorable Sunderland days ( i.e. Mad Jack, Vick Harding ( bless em both) Edited April 23, 2020 by Sidney the robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 11 hours ago, steve roberts said: Spare a thought for those who haven't got a garden. It's driving me mad (as I would imagine many others who have no access to a garden) and not being able to fish at my local lake (5 minutes drive away) which is the ideal self-isolating activity as regards good mental health. How people must be coping in high rise flats in inner cities I can't begin to imagine. This. And would add to it, those with young kids especially. We at least have a quarter acre garden they can play in, as well as having a range of beaches in easy walking distance. Certainly makes "lockdown" a whole lot easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 1 minute ago, waiheke1 said: This. And would add to it, those with young kids especially. We at least have a quarter acre garden they can play in, as well as having a range of beaches in easy walking distance. Certainly makes "lockdown" a whole lot easier. Five years ago i lived in London. My life would be a lot different if i still lived there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Mimmo said: My wife is suffering this badly, because as she has double lung cancer and is currently on a 21-week course of chemo, she's not even allowed to leave the house for a 10-minute stroll. Now with the government saying that social distancing will have to remain in place for the rest of the year, we've been told that must remain within the confines of our own home for that length of time. I won't go out and leave her on her own, so we're both prisoners for the rest of 2020, and I'll find that mentally difficult, there's no two ways about that. Best wishes to you both 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigACE Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Been really nice. Actually felt very warm when we went for our essentials earlier on. Would be chucking it down if there were Speedway on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Other than 'that summer' in 1976, which will be spoken about as almost a fable by elders to disbelieving young children seated in circle in front of the fireside for many years. It was the year it didn't rain for few days (or weeks or months) and even the temperature stayed more than 10 degrees above freezing for while, I seem to recall 1995 was pretty good weather-wise.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 6 hours ago, martinmauger said: Other than 'that summer' in 1976, which will be spoken about as almost a fable by elders to disbelieving young children seated in circle in front of the fireside for many years. It was the year it didn't rain for few days (or weeks or months) and even the temperature stayed more than 10 degrees above freezing for while, I seem to recall 1995 was pretty good weather-wise.... Aprils pretty much alternate between too many showers and a decent sunny spell. This one has been one of the best but there have been several over the last twenty years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, DC2 said: Aprils pretty much alternate between too many showers and a decent sunny spell. This one has been one of the best but there have been several over the last twenty years. Climate change, dear boy, climate change! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry1603 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, martinmauger said: Other than 'that summer' in 1976, which will be spoken about as almost a fable by elders to disbelieving young children seated in circle in front of the fireside for many years. It was the year it didn't rain for few days (or weeks or months) and even the temperature stayed more than 10 degrees above freezing for while, I seem to recall 1995 was pretty good weather-wise.... To be fair it was rather good - I know because it was the year I started work and the weather improved (dramatically) as soon as I was appointed so I couldn't enjoy it (!) The following year wasn't too shabby as well. Insert other media.url Edited April 24, 2020 by Garry1603 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry1603 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 minute ago, steve roberts said: Climate change, dear boy, climate change! Doesn't exist according to Mr Trump! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Garry1603 said: Doesn't exist according to Mr Trump! ...the same Trump who was reported this morning as suggesting that "research into whether coronavirus might be treated injecting disinfectant into the body" which has been lambasted by the medical profession. Edited April 24, 2020 by steve roberts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry1603 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 minute ago, steve roberts said: ...the same Trump who was reported this morning as suggesting that "research into whether coronavirus might be treated injecting disinfectant into the body" which has been lambasted by the medical profession. Does he own Domestos as well? Maybe he'll move onto Dyno Rod next! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) Sarcasm aside I recall way back in '1976 - the year of summer', there were turnpikes in the streets and and on the news they would show water levels in resevoirs were down "and for the first time in many years ruins from the lost village of whatever can be seen from when the valley was flooded to create the resevoir". We've had (relatively) decentish warm summers since '76, no turnpikes I'm aware of but still news reports still sometimes say "ruins of the lost village of whatever can be seen from when the valley was flooded to create the resevoir". Global warming ?... Edited April 24, 2020 by martinmauger spelling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, martinmauger said: Sarcasm aside I recall way back in '1976 - the year of summer', there were turnpikes in the streets and and on the news they would show water levels in resevoirs were down "and for the first time in many years ruins from the lost village of whatever can be seen from when the valley was flooded to create the resevoir". We've had (relatively) decentish warm summers since '76, no turnpikes I'm aware of but still news reports still sometimes say "ruins of the lost village of whatever can be seen from when the valley was flooded to create the resevoir". Global warming ?... Um, turnpikes ARE streets, albeit originally with tolls! Edited April 24, 2020 by Sotonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrs Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 55 minutes ago, Sotonian said: Um, turnpikes ARE streets, albeit originally with tolls! Weren't they called standpipes ? Memories of '76 and the aftermath of the '87 hurricane. I saw one last week when the water authority were testing water quality outside my place, and they used a temporary standpipe and left it gushing with water for 30 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 23 hours ago, Mimmo said: My wife is suffering this badly, because as she has double lung cancer and is currently on a 21-week course of chemo, she's not even allowed to leave the house for a 10-minute stroll. Now with the government saying that social distancing will have to remain in place for the rest of the year, we've been told that must remain within the confines of our own home for that length of time. I won't go out and leave her on her own, so we're both prisoners for the rest of 2020, and I'll find that mentally difficult, there's no two ways about that. All the best Mimmo.. I am at the other end of the spectrum and only just getting days off again after a month or so, due to the tens of thousands of customers who have wanted serving.. Therefore I cannot begin to understand what such isolation must mean.. Hope you can stay strong for yourself and your good lady... Best wishes. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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