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As Germany is opening up restrictions, they are also opening up nursing homes. My siblings got a call that mymother could now move in. However, they still have Covid cases in the home, which are “isolated”. They declined the move at this time. We are lucky that mom can afford to continue with her private polish caregivers. Though, she clearly is confused. We also were lucky that none of the home care nurses who come to give her insulin, had brought her Covid. It’s slowing down in Germany, but it is far from over- in fact, they are expecting a second wave in the fall that is going to be worse than this one.
 
Carolla said:
Mean? Not in my view - had a similar discussion with my mate this morning too - over a much briefer unnecessary shopping foray. He changed his mind. I know it's been hard on him - he's used to being a daily shopper - figure out what to cook, then go out to shop. He also likes to 'cruise' the local Winners stores for things we don't need and could certainly live without LOL. He was doing great until about the last 10 days - hadn't been grocery shopping at all. But now has been making more frequent trips - not cool. So I think we're back on track again.
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I’m so fortunate to live here. It has been more relaxed, even though we think it’s the same across the country...I think I have to retract my opinion that we were ever under lockdown here, like other places were/ are. Grocery shopping is the least of the sins (the worst is crowded homes with people not on the same page, not distancing, not caring about others they live with...and that’s where I am stuck), and mine crept back up. Everyone is out and about...but distancing, too, everywhere. It’s more monitored in public than in some homes. Because I don’t want to be at home, to eat at home...I’d rather grab a sandwich or deli salad from the grocery store and eat it in a far flung corner of the parking lot... than share this household ... kitchen, utensils, laundry, bathroom (which I have no choice about because there’s nowhere open to go when out) with people when I don’t know or have any say in where they’ve been, with whom. I only know where i’ve been and that I have been paying attention to physical distance and wiping things and washing my hands...and I feel safer knowing what I can control when I am out, than what I can’t control, while I am in. I can’t monitor them...and I have tried to be outside as much as I can, because the weather has been nice enough to be outside. If I am not working remotely, I am outside away from people as much as possible...but that means running in and out somewhere around here to get something to eat... so grocery deli, grocery store Tim’s, and pizza take-out, and coffee or a drink, and a chicken snack wrap at McD’s drive-thru have become regular occurrences. The same 3 places are where I get food. I get what I came for and get out quickly...and I have been wearing a mask in the grocery store. It’s not the healthiest diet either...but, again, don’t want to be here to cook. I don’t have people willing or available to do my errands for me, nor is it safer for me to hole up inside at home. I have to take risks that couples and families who live as a unit, don’t. Just like the grocery store employees and take out do. I’m in the same boat, almost. Because my roommate works at A&W and brings her university residence friend in the house...what can I do? To be able to isolate safely is almost a privilege...its commitment, but not everyone can make that commitment as easily.

I guess I am saying...it’s not really nice to read judgmental comments about who’s been out where, as long as everyone is following the rules as best they can, and relevant to where they’re at.
 
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Because nobody here, upstairs or down, wants to have schedules for the things we share (kitchen, bathroom and laundry with my roommate...laundry with my landlords) everyone turned me down flat for suggesting any kind of schedules to ensure distancing at home...I really tried but they were all adverse to having rules at home...so screw that, I go out. I actually feel safer not at home. Even if the landlords come in to do laundry when I am out, I know they don't wipe down what they touch...I'm not confident they washed their hands right before they entered the suite...they don't care that much. And they're new agey news boycotting libertarians. They are quirky and interesting... "free spirited", sometimes fun, and self-interested, not self disciplined, and freakin hard to live with, especially now. A couple of aging teenagers is what they remind me of exactly...worse than myself. Love 'em, but they drive me nuts. And my roommate doesn't wipe counters. I can tell. She doesn't even wipe her stove spills so I know she's not wiping away germs.
 
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Clear sky...High of 21-23 predicted here today! That might be an early record. Yesterday was about 15...sunny but felt a bit cold in the wind. Normal, though. Today is going to be hot! I’m not prepared for a hot day. I don’t even know what I have to wear. I can’t remember if my summer clothes... I don’t have that many...I don’t like summer clothes... are here or still at my parents, and what fits this year..
 
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Tea for me. I now have two cans of favorite David's teas courtesy of Little M. Cream of Earl Grey and Buddha's Blend.
 
Remember that we are open to all things and processes as long as it doesn't go aside or off trax ... that would be contrary and possibly cause stress for those out of the box! Schrodinger's item ... of which the determinate say it is improbable in their closed world!

Prepare for yah elles ...
 
It's been wet and cool here today, but typical spring weather and not cold. It actually hailed for a little bit, small hail, nothing that would cause damage.
 
paradox3 said:
Seriously jealous of the weather @Kimmio Laughterlove is having.
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I feel the same. I am surprised how warmer provinces can keep the social distancing rule. Its so much easier when you sit inside while it is snowing outside. -3 this morning and for tomorrow night they are calling for snow as well.
 
It's been a glorious day here. Sunny and 23. I went and visited with some friends at the group site where we could spread out. It was wonderful. Solar panels are recharged. We're going to have a fire tonight. :)
 
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I feel the same. I am surprised how warmer provinces can keep the social distancing rule. Its so much easier when you sit inside while it is snowing outside. -3 this morning and for tomorrow night they are calling for snow as well.
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Outside I find it easier than inside. Even with people on bikes, I can at least usually move out of the way (even though I think they should be the ones to do so). Inside, in a medical building there aren't often options of going anywhere when someone is coming towards me.
 
Just came in from getting the mail and retrieving an Amazon parcel from the porch. It is cold out there. Beautiful clear sky, sunny, but it is only 2 degrees. And there's an 80% chance of flurries tonight and into tomorrow morning. Apparently even the weather has Covid-19. :cautious:

Oh, the parcel? We didn't order anything but Mother's Day looms and it's addressed to Mrs. M so we are thinking it's a gift from Little M.
 
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