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Quarantine check in
RokofAges75:
I'm glad you've got your sister around to help with things like groceries, Mare!
I pray this is all over by summer so the tour isn't affected. I'm sure that sounds selfish to others outside our fandom, but I know you guys understand.
Our school closure has gone from March 31 originally to April 8 now. Our spring break is April 4-13, and they haven't changed that on us, so we will tentatively go back the 14th... but I could see them extending it. Our district is sending out a survey to parents tomorrow about internet and available devices at home, so I know they're looking ahead and trying to assess needs for true e-learning.
My kids are in the same boat as far as leaving things at school. We had no idea when we left that Friday that this would happen so quickly or at all. I would have at least had them take home their library books, etc. if I'd had any indication.
I'm glad to hear you're staying put. The last thing you need is to be exposed to this thing. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's breast cancer. I hope she continues to do well!
Carter-Orange:
Hi everyone, I've been working from home since last week but having to pop to the office twice a week to drop things off, it's weird seeing the place empty and I actually miss going. It's nice that I don't have to bother with work clothes or straightening my hair in the morning though, and my office is set up in the spare bedroom. Work has been busier than ever though and really stressful, I've been mentally drained and in bed early every night with a book.
We've been on lockdown since Monday and only allowed out for exercise once a day, essential food shopping and work. All shops apart from supermarkets, pharmacies and DIY shops have closed. It's just like something out of a movie.
My daughter's college probably won't be back until September, but don't know for sure. She also works part time in a supermarket and says it's been hell, the customers have been so rude. They are also getting a pay rise until May, and so they should!
We are having to be careful here as my husband has cardiomyopathy and so higher risk if he got the virus, but with Holly working in a supermarket it's quite hard to distance but he doesn't want to stay at my parents house (they are totally isolating for 12 weeks as told by the government due to my mum recovering from breast cancer and stepdad had health issues). The government have said all people over 70 or with serious health conditions have to stay indoors for 12 weeks to help the NHS cope with the virus and to prevent them getting it.
Stay safe everyone, scary times!
RokofAges75:
It really does feel like a movie. Surreal. So weird. My state is on lockdown, too, but our rules aren't as strict as yours. All "non-essential businesses" are closed, and people are encouraged to stay home unless they need to get something or go to work, but they aren't policing when you can and can't leave your home.
Most of the colleges around here have gone to online classes for the rest of the semester and have cancelled graduation in May. I don't think they've made decisions about summer classes, but a lot of those are online anyway.
That is scary with Holly having to go to work. I hope you all can stay safe and avoid getting it! I don't know anyone personally who has had it, but there have been more cases popping up in my area. They're still not testing people unless they have to be hospitalized, so I'm sure there are a lot more cases than are being reported. My sister started feeling better this past weekend and went back to work yesterday (with a mask on), and no one else in the family has gotten sick, so we're hopeful that whatever she had, it wasn't the rona.
Hang in there, everyone!
mare:
We are in lockdown too, but not as strict either although it really should be because NY is getting pummeled with this thing. My county has over 200 confirmed cases with a few deaths. Tests are scarce though. I went to the doctor today, just a physical wit a new primary care doctor and it was a very bizarre experience. I’ve never had to wear a mask before. Those things aren’t comfortable. Even how few cars were on the normally very busy streets where I live was kind of surreal.
I don’t know anyone whose had it, thankfully but im sure it’s just a matter of time. Schools are closed until April 20th here but I have a feeling that will be extended.
Today was supposed to be opening day for baseball and I’m all
RokofAges75:
It's so sad about baseball. :( I did enjoy re-living the 2016 World Series on MLB Network the other day. Looking forward to the living room concert on Sunday. I'm so curious about how that's going to go. Originally I wondered if they were just going to show old performances from IHeartRadio, but it sounds like they're really going to do it from their homes. That'll be interesting trying to get five guys in five different places to sing in sync, but if anyone can pull that off, it's our Boys. I'm not sure if they're actually doing it live or if it'll be pre-recorded - anyone know?
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