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Watch this postI am 67 and retired to Torquay in 2010. Still a Yorkshire Lass at heart. Finding Lockdown so boring now but glad to be safe and well. Not able to do any of my voluntary work at Rowcroft Hospice and missing friends at Aquafit. Family far away.
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Yes its good you are safe and well and you can be thankful for that. There are so many things we cannot still do, such as your aquafit class.
It's nice place to retire to, Torquay, I've been on holiday there in years gone by, and to the surrounding areas.
I can see the attraction. Shame it means family are far away. If they were nearer would you get together?
It is good that you speak to your son every Sunday and you have a nice garden. I am glad for mine too. I've just been out for a walk with some family members.
Are you able to get out for little walks, it does do you good if you can. I hope you can find ways to do things you enjoy with your health issue.
I am starting to think I have to take a few more safe risks as it doesn't do anyone any good staying home too much. We can keep a distance outside. Even in the Autumn/winter we can wrap up I suppose.
Take care
Yes the rain we have had has done the garden some good especially my grass. The weeds are a pain, yes. I was looking out for products for the grass that are friendly to birds and the environment but I have not found any yet, I decided on. I may just leave the grass this year. I do just cut it and try to keep it tidy.
So your neighbours are going away a lot even this year. Good for them as you say. I thought people were staying more at home with the virus but everyone is different.
I am glad to hear you have your husband and you are not alone. Sorry to hear you have not been away for so long and about the health difficulties you have. I have helped someone before who did have the difficulty you describe. There are things you can wear, especially which should help you feel more confident and are very protective. Aldi do some which are very good value. People can be so cruel and that is not fair, it shouldn't stop you going away. I hope your activities resume soon.
Do you enjoy reading ?
Can you manage to do gardening as well.
I am sorry to hear what you have gone through. It seems long journeys are a problem on public transport where no access to amenities. It is unbelievable how unkind people can be. You need some short journeys where you know where facilities will be and maybe plan some trips that way if you can.
Covid has been a bit of problem for availability of that, but I believe facilities are open in places you just have to make sure you carry hand gel etc, maybe plastic throwaway gloves. and handwipes.
Keep your chin up. I hope your voluntary work and swimming open up soon. We cannot live forever like this can we.
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I am OK thanks. I feel a bit busier this week as well, just like you.
So you have workmen in your area, that can cause a bit of upheaval! I hope it is for a good reason!
I work from home some days of the week and trying to keep in contact with various people, friends and family. I get out for walks and have done some gardening.
I see you worry about your children, I think that is natural whatever age they are and of course at this current time. I expect your daughter wears good PPE as a Doctor. Many people are trying to be positive about the future that I speak to, and we have to take tentative steps.
I suppose the risk is low but we still worry.
Hope the rest of your week goes well!