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[Albert1434]

Not so far Bucket but its early

[Bucket1]

1 minute ago, Albert1434 said:

There postponing the Olympics till next year 

About time 

The last of our football codes got the message that they are not essential services

[Bucket1]

3 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Not so far Bucket but its early

I’m still going to work, still doing shopping but it does feel different

[Albert1434]

That happened here some time ago

[Albert1434]

You be very careful Bucket and that is an order

[Albert1434]

Aloha Dughlas hoping your well

[dughlas]

23 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

I’m still going to work, still doing shopping but it does feel 

In just over a week we went from the first confirmed case of the virus in the immediate area to 16. Five were added yesterday and the neighboring county announced the first two cases there. The county line is less than a mile away. We're limiting our excursions to groceries or take out. Mum usually stays home while I make the trip. She rode along yesterday when we dropped off the info to have her taxes done. She waited in the car while I made the dropoff.

[dughlas]

5 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha Dughlas hoping your well

Greetings Albert. Sadly no. I'm struggling with a more severe migraine today. Unfortunately it is compounded by a gloomy mood that is a frequent side effect of the worse headaches. Additionally it is a wet dreary chilly day that just drags on the spirit.  I will however persevere. Thank you for your care and concern. 

[Headstall]

5 hours ago, Marty said:

Morning all.

My builder contacted me yesterday evening. He's hoping to come round this afternoon and fix the leaking gutter, and install lead flashing at the bottom of some of the roof slates to make sure the rainwater actually goes into the gutter. Hopefully that will stop the leaks that have been allowing water into the front of the house over the front door. He's also going to clean the forest that's growing out of the gutter at the rear of the house.

I got some loft ladders delivered whilst I was away, so he has said he will install those for me as well if he has time. Once I have proper access to the attic space, I shall be able to arrange attic insulation, which should leave the house less expensive to keep warm. There should be a generous grant available to help pay for that job.

I also want the builder to clear some weeds (which I think may include at least one sapling) from one of the chimneys, and to check the flashing and capping on both chimneys. That won't be done today though as the builder will have to arrange the hire of a cherry picker to make working at that height safer for him.

I had half expected he may have put this work off until the panic concerning covid-19 had settled down, but he tells me work like this is just the sort of work he can do these days. Working at the top of a ladder means he won't be interacting with other people, so it will be basically the same as self-isolating. And when he is inside the house fitting the loft ladder, I intend to be outside doing some work in the back garden.  

Sounds awesome, Marty. You're making a lot of progress.   Just remember the virus can live on surfaces for more than two weeks so disinfect what's been touched.  

[Headstall]

3 hours ago, dughlas said:

It most certainly has. I had 202 notifications in my box this morning about a dozen were not responses to Fare Thee Well.

Hey, dugh and Mum. Hope you are doing well.   Sorry about the flood of notifications, but it's been fun.  

[Headstall]

2 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Hey, Albert!    

[Headstall]

2 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

We have closed the pubs but the bottle shops are still open. Essential service  

Hey, B.   I can't remember when I last had a beer.  

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, dughlas said:

Greetings Albert. Sadly no. I'm struggling with a more severe migraine today. Unfortunately it is compounded by a gloomy mood that is a frequent side effect of the worse headaches. Additionally it is a wet dreary chilly day that just drags on the spirit.  I will however persevere. Thank you for your care and concern. 

 

[Headstall]

Morning/evening, all! I called my vet's office this morning and it is closed. They said to leave a message. I need Cookies flea/tick/heartworm pills for the year, like right away.   I hope they can provide them... my daughter will pick them up for me.

On another note, I weighed Cookie and she is now 43.9 pounds. I'm doing a terrible job of keeping the weight off her, but I really don't think I feed her too much. She's almost two, and is a lot stockier, but maybe that's what she should be. I took a lot of flack from my vet for Mallory's weight...

[Albert1434]

I am making Chocolate Donuts

[clochette]

59 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Hey, B.   I can't remember when I last had a beer.  

Aaah a good cold beer...

In some regions they're starting to forbid alcool sells to prevent people from getting drink and having family dramas

[Albert1434]

Aloha Clo 

[Headstall]

7 minutes ago, clochette said:

Aaah a good cold beer...

In some regions they're starting to forbid alcool sells to prevent people from getting drink and having family dramas

Crazy French people.  

[Albert1434]

God Gary I am glad you said that

[Albert1434]

I am wondering if she will just wound you?

Edited March 24, 2020 by Albert1434

[Headstall]

10 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

I am wondering if she will just wound you?

Nah, she loves me.  

[Albert1434]

I found a site that you tell what you have on hand ( ie potatoes) and it gives you recipes

https://www.supercook.com/#/recipes

[Marty]

3 hours ago, dughlas said:

The county line is less than a mile away

Viruses do not recognise borders.  

[Valkyrie]

3 hours ago, dughlas said:

In just over a week we went from the first confirmed case of the virus in the immediate area to 16. Five were added yesterday and the neighboring county announced the first two cases there. The county line is less than a mile away. We're limiting our excursions to groceries or take out. Mum usually stays home while I make the trip. She rode along yesterday when we dropped off the info to have her taxes done. She waited in the car while I made the dropoff.

The cases in New York are increasing exponentially about every three days, although I expect the time frame to lessen as more are discovered.  Over 25k at last count, and they're low on test kits.  There aren't any test kits available here, although there are some supposedly on the way.  So I imagine the number of infected people is much higher.  

[clochette]

1 hour ago, Headstall said:

Crazy French people.