We are still isolated here in our house – fortunately with more to do than we’ve got time to do it in. Today I have spent most of the time editing my Sci-fi novel – Farm 703 – the human project. I am nearing the end.
When I have done that I shall move back to the final edit of Schizoid. That should keep me busy for a few days.
I am doing a brisk daily walk – an hour – and maintaining my 10,000 steps a day quota. It is quite easy to do that without going close to anybody.
Still have a dilemma about the newspaper though. Should I cancel it? It means popping into the shop to pick it up.
We are in a bit of a false situation. We do not know anybody with the disease yet. But we do know that it takes two weeks to develop symptoms and during that time people will be spreading it.
Part of me thinks that it’s best to get it early. We would probably have it mildly – then we could relax. If we got it badly there are intensive care beds available. Once it gets going it might really take off and there are no longer the beds or staff.
Still worried about the kids. They will most probably get it mildly – being young – but there is always that risk.
So – as the country locks down and the element of disbelief continues, we wait.
All the best everyone. Stay safe.
Stay safe too and hopefully we’ll get through this soon!
You too Pooj. I think it’s going to take a long time yet!
Yeah unfortunately it seems like it will take at least a few months.
There was mention of a year!
Oh wow that’s a really long time
I think this is going to be with us a long time. My son and his wife have just gone down with it! I’m looking at a long isolation. But then I have my writing. I won’t get bored.
Hope they get better soon and yeah I guess this would be the best time to write.
Hopefully – they are young and strong. Yes there are always some good things that come out of the bad. I’ve nearly finished the final edit of Schizoid!
Morning Opher,
I’m back online again after a short period of absence and thought I’d stop-by to see how you were holding up thus far during self-isolation. It appears you’ve plenty to keep yourself busy and are taking it all in your stride, although I imagine as someone who enjoys the wide open wilderness, a growing sense of cabin-fever prevails. No doubt you’re also keeping abreast of news from the comfort of your desk chair and watching global developments with a keen eye. There is so much to consider and reflect upon during these quite extraordinary times! One wonders if our traditional perspective on life will ever be quite the same again, and indeed, whether there is a need to return to it anyway?
I wish you and Liz well, as too your family. Stay safe, keep active, and carry-on regardless!
DN
Yo Dewin – good to hear from you. Yes these are extraordinary times and a watershed period that I am sure we will talk about for the rest of our lives (hopefully many years more). Life will not be the same.
I think we are fortunate that this virus does not seem to impact on young people as severely as the elderly. As one at greater risk I am isolating. I don’t find that difficult. I have worlds within my head.
We are all well but of course these are early days.
You keep safe and well. I trust you are writing!
All the best
Opher
I am glad you are well, but I understand the desire to get it over with. My son and I are both in a higher risk category due to other health issues, so it’s scary! We clean houses for a living and I am considering shutting down for a couple of weeks, but live in fear that our clients will replace us. Strange times.
There are so many fears. It is a nasty disease for many though very light for others. There’s no way of knowing. It is a real worry.
The trouble is that it isn’t going to peak until June. That’s a long way off. We might have it until September.
I empathise with your concerns.
A watershed moment for sure where the future of modern living in a contemporary world remains unwritten. Mother Nature has demanded change: post COVID-19 is an opportunity for us to evolve placing the health of humanity – our relationship to life, to our community, and to each other – and by extension global relationship and co-operation – first and foremost. Those who are young now must carry human-kind forward and carve a very different, more equitable, more socially progressive world in the future. It is right that we should continue to talk about this long into that future and remind ourselves of the value of life (in its broadest, most inclusive sense)
Personally speaking, I’d be very disappointed if countries did wish to return to the ill-conceived world we’ve now departed from. Humanity needs to evolve, and quickly!
You are fortunate to enjoy solo pursuits such as writing, and can indulge your mind at you leisure…no doubt you’re enjoying the uninterrupted freedom to do so.
These are early days and much could change for better or worse in the coming weeks and months. I hope change will be for the better!
All’s well here. I’m busy juggling several responsibilities at this time so writing has played second fiddle. Fingers crossed that will improve shortly.
Keep it real, or fantastical, whichever is your bag. Take care,
DN
Hopefully it will make us appreciate people more and alter our priorities. There’s more to life than money. How does a banker weigh up against a nurse these days?
It will change for good.
These bastards have run down education, health and people like cleaners – who they say are unproductive – now their lives depend on them!
Things have to change!
I couldn’t agree more Opher!
The U.K public will of course expect to see the names of all those ‘key workers’ and ’emergency workers’ (listed in the Gov official list) who have battled on the frontline against the invisible enemy that is COVID-19 presented with awards in the New Year’s Honours list! It is they who are keeping the country going. They deserve recognition above and beyond receiving an increased living wage.
Have a great day!
DN
Yes Dewin – it’s about time they started recognising the right people!!