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[margaret_r]

We’re in lockdown again, the Delta variant has escaped into the community *sigh*.  

Grateful that we don’t have the same horrible statistics of other countries but with the government’s lackadaisical attitude (‘we’re not in a race’ – hate to tell you this PM, but we are) to the vaccine rollout we’re looking at possible lockdowns for at least the rest of this year.

So it’s stay at home for everyone until at least next week, not that it affects me too much as I’m retired so have no urgent reason for going out, even did some grocery shopping yesterday thereby managing to miss the usual frantic panic buying that precedes a lockdown. The grocery shops are staying open people – there’s no need to stockpile toilet rolls …

There had been a vague sort of plan? hope? maybe? that we could go to see daughter and the grandsons for youngest grandson’s birthday at the beginning of August (where the hell has the year gone??), but that’s been firmly knocked on the head. They’re in lockdown, we’re in lockdown and never the twain shall meet so to speak.

And it’s cold and wet here right now so not much fun. Walked to the park this morning and the effects of the storms that came through last night were everywhere  – branches down all over the park and almost the entire top half of a large tree was ripped off a few streets away.  If we walk tomorrow I’ll take some photos.

Writing: hey, I’ve actually started a fic, got 300 words done over the last week or so, just dabbling with an idea so not sure it’s going to go anywhere, but at least it was writing. I’ve looked at some original work that’s been sitting on my hard drives for years too, but that’s all, just looked;)

I’ve been sorting photos so will get to posting some of the ones I took on our last trip to Victoria soon - expect yet another pic-spam in the not too distant future.

Comments

[kat_lair]

Sorry to hear about your lockdown but that's kind of preferable to the 'everything is fine lalala' thing that's going on in England :( Although upside is that I can go to the cinema so...

Well done on writing! I'm hoping to get to that eventually. Soon. Tonight?

[smallhobbit]

'If I put a paper bag over my head I can't see what's going on!'

[margaret_r]

How sadly apt ...

[margaret_r]

Yes, your not-a-lockdown is worrying, there’s nothing like having fingers in ears and hoping for the best :-( think I prefer it our way right now. Cinema is good, but do keep it safe.

Writing has been very elusive so just getting something down was a bonus. Sending good vibes for your creative energies to spark as well:)

[ci5mates]

*sigh* indeed! I am working from home for the next 7 days and I wouldn't be hugely surprised if the lockdown is extended. I must admit I am looking forward to getting up at 7.30 a.m instead of 5.15 a.m. and not driving for 90 minutes to get home at the end of the day.

You were brave walking in the park this morning in this lovely weather we are having. My drive to work was rudely interrupted by torrential rain and cyclonic wind and then fog on the freeway. I repeat, tomorrow morning will be bliss without the wintery commute, I won't know myself! *g*

I am very impressed that you've started writing, I'd be happy with 10 words at this point although with all this extra time I will have at home maybe something will start brewing in my pickled brain. I look forward to hearing more about it.

I am looking forward to seeing your next series of photos in the not too distant future. They are always seriously good.

Keep safe and warm and I look forward to catching up again soon when things return to what they were. xx

[margaret_r]

I wondered if you would be working from home and as there’s nothing much open thought you might be. It will be a holiday for you – sleep ins and luxury free time for that writing you should be doing too;) That 90 minutes to get home time is the pits.

I’m not sure about brave with the walk, more in the way of foolhardy, although by that time the rain had stopped there was only the not-quite-cyclonic wind to contend with. Don’t know if you saw it on the news, but a street just down the road from us had a mini cyclone come through causing quite a bit of damage. It must have been a horror on the trip down from your mountain. Maybe by the time our enforced stay at home is over the weather will have improved – hope so anyway.

Photos will be delivered shortly:)

Keep safe and warm you too. Have the heating on and staying put until it’s safe to come out again*g* Normality and a catch up sounds like a plan *hugs*

[smallhobbit]

I'm really sorry you won't be seeing your daughter and family again. Looking forward to your photos.

[margaret_r]

It’s a disappointment that we probably won’t be able to do the trip, but they plan on coming here in September so fingers crossed our current situation will have improved by then. Photos coming up:)

[dreamersdare]

I suspect we too shall travel the "irreversible" path back into lockdown later this year, to be honest. I'm not sure anywhere has handled this well. Being cut off from the important people in your life is one of the truly unpleasant effects of this though.

(I have changed nothing with my new found "freedom" because I am a cynical sod)

Yay for writing though. I wish you many plotty thoughts!

[margaret_r]

There’s certainly been many bumps in the road for everyone with this damn pandemic, some more catastrophic than others. We were doing so well but our government got complacent and dropped the ball.

I have changed nothing with my new found "freedom" because I am a cynical sod
Good, keep it up. Cynicism is your friend;)

The writing was a relief, I was starting to worry that any kind of inspiration had packed its bags for a permanent departure.

[dreamersdare]

I kinda feel like your approach to lockdown, plus our approach to vaccination might have been the winning combination? Crush it under severity and then sprint for herd immunity? Maybe?

I feel that way. Like, I'm not sure if writing will ever happen again :( I keep telling myself it's a blip, but... eh, I never believe me.