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turpsIt looks like poor Murphy will be away a few days. He sneezed yesterday and blood splattered the wall. The cat lady isn't concerned, she says she's seen the symptoms before and it's due to his nose being inflamed, but still. I am glad he's there though as due to the lockdown the only vet appointments that can be made are for emergencies, and he's not at that stage, but cat lady has enough experience she can watch him and make sure he doesn't get to that point.
The UK went into lockdown on Monday night.
I knew it was coming after the ridiculous photos last weekend of people flocking to the beaches and beauty points, so many places were extra crowded due to the good weather and it was obvious social distancing wasn't working. So it was no surprise about the lockdown. And honestly, I suspect it may get even stricter than it is now as some people still aren't listening. It's much better than it was, but still, a way to go when groups are still gathering and people having to squash onto buses and trains at busy commuter times.
That's without the gangs who are finding it funny to go around coughing and spitting in the direction of others. There's just no need. The police are supposedly getting the power to fine if they find any gathering groups from tomorrow, and I hope they get used often.
Yeah, it sucks being inside and only being allowed out once a day for a short period of exercise, it's a beautiful day today and I'd love to go to the beach for a long walk, but know I can't. I also know many places have it so much worse with tougher lockdowns, but like I said above, I do think that's coming here too eventually if people don't change.
James is at work for four days from tomorrow, so we needed to go out for some essential groceries. We read through the list of opening hours for nearby supermarkets and saw that Sainsbury's was doing a special hour for NHS staff from 8-9. so we headed there. Only to find out the NHS hour was actually 7-8 and 8-9 was for the elderly, vulnerable and disabled. But that was fine, he fits those criteria too. Apart from a really long queue to get in, all was fine. Social distancing was strictly enforced and there were still big gaps on the shelves but we got the fresh fruit and veg that we needed, got more milk and bread and more cat food just in case, and were out of there before nine.
In a grumble that's very minor, I had to buy a different kind of cat litter and as soon as moisture touches it it turns to this fine dust which the cats tread everywhere. I'm on a two hoover a day schedule right now to keep on top of that, but it'll last for a while as I got three bags to last.
The temps are supposed to hit 16 degrees today and it's beautifully sunny, so after my walk around the estate, I intend to work in the garden more. I may even read my book in the sunshine for a while because it's supposed to get much colder at the weekend with some snow flurries on high ground, which, what are you on, weather?!
The UK went into lockdown on Monday night.
I knew it was coming after the ridiculous photos last weekend of people flocking to the beaches and beauty points, so many places were extra crowded due to the good weather and it was obvious social distancing wasn't working. So it was no surprise about the lockdown. And honestly, I suspect it may get even stricter than it is now as some people still aren't listening. It's much better than it was, but still, a way to go when groups are still gathering and people having to squash onto buses and trains at busy commuter times.
That's without the gangs who are finding it funny to go around coughing and spitting in the direction of others. There's just no need. The police are supposedly getting the power to fine if they find any gathering groups from tomorrow, and I hope they get used often.
Yeah, it sucks being inside and only being allowed out once a day for a short period of exercise, it's a beautiful day today and I'd love to go to the beach for a long walk, but know I can't. I also know many places have it so much worse with tougher lockdowns, but like I said above, I do think that's coming here too eventually if people don't change.
James is at work for four days from tomorrow, so we needed to go out for some essential groceries. We read through the list of opening hours for nearby supermarkets and saw that Sainsbury's was doing a special hour for NHS staff from 8-9. so we headed there. Only to find out the NHS hour was actually 7-8 and 8-9 was for the elderly, vulnerable and disabled. But that was fine, he fits those criteria too. Apart from a really long queue to get in, all was fine. Social distancing was strictly enforced and there were still big gaps on the shelves but we got the fresh fruit and veg that we needed, got more milk and bread and more cat food just in case, and were out of there before nine.
In a grumble that's very minor, I had to buy a different kind of cat litter and as soon as moisture touches it it turns to this fine dust which the cats tread everywhere. I'm on a two hoover a day schedule right now to keep on top of that, but it'll last for a while as I got three bags to last.
The temps are supposed to hit 16 degrees today and it's beautifully sunny, so after my walk around the estate, I intend to work in the garden more. I may even read my book in the sunshine for a while because it's supposed to get much colder at the weekend with some snow flurries on high ground, which, what are you on, weather?!
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