|
Post by sword65 on May 4, 2020 0:14:25 GMT
As I sit in this flat with my parrot Who is loudly crunching some carrot I see Cedric asleep on the floor Having gorged himself on some straw I look out of my window ,weathers fair I notice that there's nobody there No people,no kids and no open bars Just the odd distant muffle of passing cars Isolation is the name of the game
Forty six days in my own prison cell Is it Sunday today? It's so hard to tell How I long to be happy,long to be free To stroll by the river or walk by the sea Maybe sit in a cafe ,just coffee and cheer Or find a nice pub serving ice cold beer Take a book,find a seat by the side of a lake Or walk right around it till my buggered legs ache But isolation is the name of the game
It's so hard when you cant see your friends I cant see family until this all ends Shall I go to the shops is what I'm debating But I know theres an invisible killer just waiting It is silently stalking waiting its turn To find its next victim ,from those that wont learn They should all stay indoors,keep the killer at bay Then maybe this virus would soon go away Isolation is the name of the game
I cried today,here in my cell Because inside my head all is not well I'm fed up ,depressed,alone once again These same four walls driving me insane Just eating and drinking,beer and then wine Pretending each day that everything's fine Can I hold it together? Can i see this thing through It's getting so very hard with nothing to do But isolation is the name of the game
I am going now,my thoughts at an end I am proud I can call each of you friend Stay at home,stay safe if you possibly can And we will all get together when they lift the pub ban But remember for now,although it's a shame That isolation is the name of the game.
|
|
|
Post by jdl on May 4, 2020 1:09:59 GMT
I was just wondering where you were! You need to be outside for a while - it will do you more goo than harm. Even in Tonbridge.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 4, 2020 7:41:05 GMT
I was just wondering where you were! You need to be outside for a while - it will do you more goo than harm. Even in Tonbridge. I'm sure there's plenty of goo in Tonbridge... Take it easy Sword, JDL's right (!!!) - go for a walk - what's the worst that can happen? www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2i4C1bG-8w
|
|
|
Post by jdl on May 4, 2020 8:04:23 GMT
I was just wondering where you were! You need to be outside for a while - it will do you more goo than harm. Even in Tonbridge. I'm sure there's plenty of goo in Tonbridge... Take it easy Sword, JDL's right (!!!) - go for a walk - what's the worst that can happen? www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2i4C1bG-8w Nothing wrong with a bit of goo... And if JDL is right, we really have moved into uncertain times!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 4, 2020 8:16:42 GMT
The Guardian says JDL being right is part of the New Normal, along with Gillingham fans having to cover their faces until further notice. Nothing to do with viruses, just that they're so offensively ugly.
|
|
|
Post by jdl on May 4, 2020 8:24:13 GMT
But, more seriously, Sword - it's not the letter of the 'law' that matters, t's just keeping safe and well. If being shut inside is making you ill, you need to go out, and sod the recommendations.
The reality is that the virus isn't actually out there - if it was, we'd all be going down with it.
I go shopping 4 or 5 times a week (as the kids insist on eating) and, careful as I am, I'm bound to slip up once or twice, and yet, 5 weeks in, I'm still well, and I don't know anyone (apart from Dave's daughter) who's had the virus. If it was out there, we'd all know many people with it.
The continuing new infections are sadly almost entirely amongst the brave people dealing with Convid patients - and the unfortunate families they go home to. They are literally dying to save us (and politicians' careers). There's almost no evidence of infection beyond that - the lockdown has worked.
So, get out there and enjoy the sun and the spring, have a beer and read a book in the sunshine - the best medicine there is. And if anyone says anything, I'm sure you can think of a suitable reply...
|
|
|
Post by sword65 on May 4, 2020 8:24:34 GMT
I was just wondering where you were! You need to be outside for a while - it will do you more goo than harm. Even in Tonbridge. I'm sure there's plenty of goo in Tonbridge... Take it easy Sword, JDL's right (!!!) - go for a walk - what's the worst that can happen? www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2i4C1bG-8w 🤣🤣🤣🤣
|
|
|
Post by jdl on May 4, 2020 8:25:16 GMT
The Guardian says JDL being right is part of the New Normal, along with Gillingham fans having to cover their faces until further notice. Nothing to do with viruses, just that they're so offensively ugly. You can't believe everything the Guardian says!
|
|
|
Post by sword65 on May 4, 2020 8:32:51 GMT
But, more seriously, Sword - it's not the letter of the 'law' that matters, t's just keeping safe and well. If being shut inside is making you ill, you need to go out, and sod the recommendations. The reality is that the virus isn't actually out there - if it was, we'd all be going down with it. I go shopping 4 or 5 times a week (as the kids insist on eating) and, careful as I am, I'm bound to slip up once or twice, and yet, 5 weeks in, I'm still well, and I don't know anyone (apart from Dave's daughter) who's had the virus. If it was out there, we'd all know many people with it. The continuing new infections are sadly almost entirely amongst the brave people dealing with Convid patients - and the unfortunate families they go home to. They are literally dying to save us (and politicians' careers). There's almost no evidence of infection beyond that - the lockdown has worked. So, get out there and enjoy the sun and the spring, have a beer and read a book in the sunshine - the best medicine there is. And if anyone says anything, I'm sure you can think of a suitable reply... Good advice JDL. Things aren't really too bad but this verse came about because I was upset on the 3rd anniversary of my mothers death and my mind just needed to unload its thoughts. I will begin some daily walks this week though they will not be lengthy as I am in too much pain. Thanks for caring😁
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 4, 2020 9:13:29 GMT
A friend in Oxford knows 3 people who have had it. One FB friend (who works from home in rural Somerset) has had it. I've heard 2 people in Abingdon have died (1 old with underlying health problems one 65 and not)... and that's it. Yes, living outside big cities we are pretty low risk (see my comment from about a month ago, Merkel saying up to 70% of us would get it...) Not out of the woods yet and happy to continue with current lifestyle for another month if needs be.
|
|
|
Post by pedant on May 4, 2020 14:20:37 GMT
But, more seriously, Sword - it's not the letter of the 'law' that matters, t's just keeping safe and well. If being shut inside is making you ill, you need to go out, and sod the recommendations. The reality is that the virus isn't actually out there - if it was, we'd all be going down with it. I go shopping 4 or 5 times a week (as the kids insist on eating) and, careful as I am, I'm bound to slip up once or twice, and yet, 5 weeks in, I'm still well, and I don't know anyone (apart from Dave's daughter) who's had the virus. If it was out there, we'd all know many people with it. The continuing new infections are sadly almost entirely amongst the brave people dealing with Convid patients - and the unfortunate families they go home to. They are literally dying to save us (and politicians' careers). There's almost no evidence of infection beyond that - the lockdown has worked. So, get out there and enjoy the sun and the spring, have a beer and read a book in the sunshine - the best medicine there is. And if anyone says anything, I'm sure you can think of a suitable reply... So good to read that the "Stay at Home" message has had such a positive impact on your shopping habits.
|
|
|
Isolation
May 4, 2020 14:39:18 GMT
via mobile
Post by jackster on May 4, 2020 14:39:18 GMT
I think someone needs to shop JDL.
|
|
|
Post by jakeyboi on May 4, 2020 14:46:40 GMT
Sword as you know I,m like you an one of these that are deemed to be vulnerable an told to be on lockdown, well after a few days it drove me mad so what I do is go for a walk every day either early in the morning before everyone wakes up or later in the evening but I make a point of going out every day I try an avoid shops etc but I go out find a bench an sit an read my book or just sit an enjoy the sunshine, but the pont i,m trying to make is you can go out for a walk without putting yourself at any risks what so ever, wear gloves an a mask an dont mingle too much with other people. Stay safe mate.
|
|
|
Isolation
May 4, 2020 15:33:25 GMT
via mobile
Post by nws on May 4, 2020 15:33:25 GMT
A friend in Oxford knows 3 people who have had it. One FB friend (who works from home in rural Somerset) has had it. I've heard 2 people in Abingdon have died (1 old with underlying health problems one 65 and not)... and that's it. Yes, living outside big cities we are pretty low risk (see my comment from about a month ago, Merkel saying up to 70% of us would get it...) Not out of the woods yet and happy to continue with current lifestyle for another month if needs be. How many people do you know who have had it but didnt realise they had ot?
|
|
|
Isolation
May 4, 2020 15:36:34 GMT
via mobile
Post by nws on May 4, 2020 15:36:34 GMT
Sword as you know I,m like you an one of these that are deemed to be vulnerable an told to be on lockdown, well after a few days it drove me mad so what I do is go for a walk every day either early in the morning before everyone wakes up or later in the evening but I make a point of going out every day I try an avoid shops etc but I go out find a bench an sit an read my book or just sit an enjoy the sunshine, but the pont i,m trying to make is you can go out for a walk without putting yourself at any risks what so ever, wear gloves an a mask an dont mingle too much with other people. Stay safe mate. I've been going to the woods and seafront every day. Don't touch things, stay away from others and make sure to wash your hands when you get in. It has to get to get to some sort of respiratory passage to infect you
|
|