Marty

Hi, Gary!

Hi, young man!

The spelling is almost correct, BX... It's two words, though: Aer Lingus (taken from the Irish words: Aer Loingeas - meaning "Air Fleet"). They're getting a bad press in Ireland just at the moment, as they're charging passengers stranded in Spain 466 euro for a one way ticket back home from Spain after the Irish Government advised citizens to return home early from their holidays, and refusing refunds of their existing tickets home that they need to cancel. Apparently they've also been asking exorbitant prices for Irish citizens trying to fly back from the USA. They're probably hoping the Government will eventually pick up the tab. Smutty Joke Advisory:

Greetings, young man.

Hi, Page I'll see what I can do.

Hi, Gary! And "Hi" to all of yous! Currently staying with a sister in England for a week. Possibility I may be told to self-isolate when I return home to Ireland next Sunday. And that wouldn't be a problem, if it does happen. Can get on with the gardening and house improvements. And there's a grocery shop right next door.

Heard on the car radio while heading home late tonight... One of a number of songs the DJ played as a result of restrictions put in place today by the Irish Government in response to the covid-19 pandemic.

Progressing slowly. Will be away tomorrow for 9 days, but have left the key for the builder. Hopefully there'll be suitable weather for him to fix the roof and fit some attic stairs whilst I am away.

And who is it that was complaining only recently about the dry weather...?

Hi, Gary!

All good here, thanks. Yourself?

Sweet dreams, Mr B

Hi, Albert! Just to say that I'm not intending to head to bed any time soon... But I will be heading to the new, old house shortly. Have to re-hang curtains that were taken down for washing, and then clean and disinfect kitchen cabinets. If the rain stays away I might even do a bit more tidying of the garden.

And the breaking news in Ireland is: "THE GOVERNMENT HAS announced that schools across the country are to close to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The decision applies to all schools and third-level institutions, and none will open tomorrow. It will also apply to other public facilities. Furthermore, all museums, galleries and tourism sites will shut. Mass gatherings of over 100 (indoor) and 500 (outdoor) are cancelled. All these measures will take effect from 6pm today until 29 March. The significant development comes as confirmed cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland now stands at 43. One person has died from the virus here so far." https://www.thejournal.ie/coronavirus-school-clsoure-5039700-Mar2020/ Interestingly this announcement was made by Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar whilst on a visit to the USA as part of the annual exodus of Government ministers to the USA to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (although fewer than usual have travelled this year, but this may be in part due to the fact that we currently only have a caretaker government following a recent general election). I also read in The Journal that President Trump is suspending all travel between the US and Europe for 30 days from tomorrow, but that this doesn't include the UK or Ireland. https://www.thejournal.ie/coronavirus-case-trinity-main-points-5043197-Mar2020/

Hi, Albert! As so often happens, you have greeted me just as I am thinking of going to bed Almost 1:00 am here.

Hi, Page

I heard on the radio today that at least one popular restaurant in Dublin didn't open last night (Tuesday) as a result of all its bookings having been cancelled...

With a total of 43 confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland, the Government has cancelled all Saint Patrick's day parades (actually that happened on Monday, when there were only 24 cases), and is now talking about the possibility of closing schools for the foreseeable future. I'd say more, but I might run foul of the No Politics rule here on GA...

Nor did he agree with it...

Hi all Nearly midnight here, so hoping to go to bed soon. But waiting for bread to finish baking first...

Hi, Page.

Hey, Gary. It's a bit milder here, as well. Although a stiff breeze is making it feel cooler than it really is.

That's good to hear, B