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I've lived in my house for 5 years 3 months and only ever gone for a few local walks. I go every day now - last week I went twice a day for a half hour lunch walk and one hour after work walk everyday. Today I went for a two hour walk. I've found all these things I had no idea were in my neighbourhood and I'm getting fit at the same time!
ive also started online grocery shopping, which i have never done before. I'm immuno suppressed and high risk for the virus so I won't be going to any form of store until level 2 at the earliest
ive also started online grocery shopping, which i have never done before. I'm immuno suppressed and high risk for the virus so I won't be going to any form of store until level 2 at the earliest
It has been nice going for walks on my days off. We are in an area where there is lots of new housing so it is very interesting seeing all the different designs of new homes.
It is good you are taking care of yourself Trudi, your health just isn't worth the risk.
Husband is not ggoing back to work until probably level 2 as I work in pharmacy.
It is good you are taking care of yourself Trudi, your health just isn't worth the risk.
Husband is not ggoing back to work until probably level 2 as I work in pharmacy.
Yeah I work full time from home anyway so I only leave the house to walk or once a week for a ten min drive to make sure my car still works.
its just not worth the risk.
I did go to one local store once in search of flour and was stressed out the whole time.
ive been in iso since March 14 so I'll be two months in if this ends when they think it might at this stage
its just not worth the risk.
I did go to one local store once in search of flour and was stressed out the whole time.
ive been in iso since March 14 so I'll be two months in if this ends when they think it might at this stage
I would have loved to walk more during lockdown. We went twice, but it was like every single household was out there, and some people just ignore the social distancing rule and don't move over when passing others. It made the experience unpleasant and we're on a busy main road (busy with both lots of people and cars), so I haven't been out much. We've been gardening and doing yoga at home instead.
I've definitely been messaging people more, just to check up on them; friends, family and elderly neighbours.
Being in lockdown has forced me to try think of different ways to run my business (I can't reopen until Level 2 and even then it will only be to existing clients, not taking on any new ones until Level 1). I've used the past two weeks to tidy up and 'streamline' my website so that it's easier to navigate (I'm still working on a few bugs I found), and added an online store, which was never really needed in the past but now it's almost a necessity for small businesses to survive.
Unfortunately, I think there are a lot of small businesses that won't make it through this. I've already heard of one local, well-established, well-frequented cafe having to close down permanently because of their lease/overheads and being closed during lockdown. Now they can't afford to reopen (for takeaway services) during Level 3. It's so sad to hear.
I've definitely been messaging people more, just to check up on them; friends, family and elderly neighbours.
Being in lockdown has forced me to try think of different ways to run my business (I can't reopen until Level 2 and even then it will only be to existing clients, not taking on any new ones until Level 1). I've used the past two weeks to tidy up and 'streamline' my website so that it's easier to navigate (I'm still working on a few bugs I found), and added an online store, which was never really needed in the past but now it's almost a necessity for small businesses to survive.
Unfortunately, I think there are a lot of small businesses that won't make it through this. I've already heard of one local, well-established, well-frequented cafe having to close down permanently because of their lease/overheads and being closed during lockdown. Now they can't afford to reopen (for takeaway services) during Level 3. It's so sad to hear.
That's why I don't go to my local beach, Silvene, which is only a few minutes walk from my house. Every bubble and their dog are down there. It's bad enough walking down the street and no one every moves out of your way. I've just reported a group of teenagers hanging out at a bus stop to the police. They're lucky I don't know them as they would have got a good telling off lol. I still go for a walk every day though which is something that I wasn't doing before lockdown. I always feel like I need to have a purpose to go for a walk and I'm usually just way too tired after work normally. I also dance to music every day now and that's been the main thing that has kept me sane. Dance has always been a big thing in my life so its good to have it back.
It's really sad the amount of small business that will no longer be around and I really feel for everyone in that situation. My hairdressers sent out an email this morning saying they will be delivering hair products under level 3. So yes, lots of people having to change how they work. I think the world of work will change forever as it is now so obvious that many people can work from home.
It's really sad the amount of small business that will no longer be around and I really feel for everyone in that situation. My hairdressers sent out an email this morning saying they will be delivering hair products under level 3. So yes, lots of people having to change how they work. I think the world of work will change forever as it is now so obvious that many people can work from home.
I've found most people here are respectful enough on walks, with these exceptions:
- runners who run up behind you and expect you to move
- cyclist kids with bells who seem to think it's okay to ring a bell and make adults move aside
- families/couples/ bubbles who take up heaps of space and refuse to go single file and allow you around them
- people with dogs in really long leads that let the dogs go wherever and get in the way
- the muppet who screamed at me to keep left when a) that's not a rule and b) I was already as far left as the path allowed to go around him
good thing is I usually only encounter a couple of these per walk
- runners who run up behind you and expect you to move
- cyclist kids with bells who seem to think it's okay to ring a bell and make adults move aside
- families/couples/ bubbles who take up heaps of space and refuse to go single file and allow you around them
- people with dogs in really long leads that let the dogs go wherever and get in the way
- the muppet who screamed at me to keep left when a) that's not a rule and b) I was already as far left as the path allowed to go around him
good thing is I usually only encounter a couple of these per walk
People here are quite respectful of the rules when out walking. Most everyone says hello as well.
Silvene, having a business is hard at ththe best of times, and now is not the best time. I hope you can see this through. It's great to see you looking into your website for sales as well. A good website is a pleasure to shop from
Silvene, having a business is hard at ththe best of times, and now is not the best time. I hope you can see this through. It's great to see you looking into your website for sales as well. A good website is a pleasure to shop from
I've started a new habit - hot water bottles.
I'm not sure why but I have to keep having them. I make anywhere between 7-10 hot water bottles a day. I don't know whether its a comfort thing, but it makes me feel all warm and comforted I guess?
Another thing is I have an obsession with cleaning.ha ha ha. I hate cleaning with a vengeance (obviously I do it lol) but just the last couple of weeks mainly I've become obsessed with making everything shiny. Its not because I'm bored either (working from home fulltime and homeschooling 3 kids takes up most of my time). Hubby thinks I've been taken over by aliens ha ha ha.
Other than that, not much else :-)
I'm not sure why but I have to keep having them. I make anywhere between 7-10 hot water bottles a day. I don't know whether its a comfort thing, but it makes me feel all warm and comforted I guess?
Another thing is I have an obsession with cleaning.ha ha ha. I hate cleaning with a vengeance (obviously I do it lol) but just the last couple of weeks mainly I've become obsessed with making everything shiny. Its not because I'm bored either (working from home fulltime and homeschooling 3 kids takes up most of my time). Hubby thinks I've been taken over by aliens ha ha ha.
Other than that, not much else :-)
The only thing that's really changed for me during lockdown is cooking at home and baking more. I'd put the cooking down to the Hello Fresh I had a couple weeks ago. New flavors I really enjoyed. Makes me want to cook similar items myself. In terms of baking its once a week on my day off. Never really had the time before but since I cant go anywhere suddenly there is time for it.
Love those descriptions Trudi, have encountered most of them too. I'm positioned right where I can walk towards the city or towards the suburbs. I've noticed walks towards the suburbs as a general rule seem quieter and the people more respectful, the more urban areas seem nearly as busy as usual with foot traffic.
Good luck with your business Silvene, it's a challenging time.
Good luck with your business Silvene, it's a challenging time.
Tabucutie yeah that's my ongoing issue with them. I don't eat seafood and almost never eat red meat so it cuts it right down as I'm the same - will only order if I like the sound of three of the options. My other factor is I won't order if I have plenty of food already - I tend to use HF boxes as a kick start or a gap full; they're especially good for if I've gotten back off a trip and the fridge is bare
I had kewpie for dinner to go with the chilli sesame fries I made to go alongside a simple salad with miso ginger dressing and honey soy kebabs
I had kewpie for dinner to go with the chilli sesame fries I made to go alongside a simple salad with miso ginger dressing and honey soy kebabs
I've used My Food Bag for years but recently tried Hello Fresh. Each has its pluses and minuses so I go between the two depending on the menu. I like the look of Hello Fresh more next week so I'm going with that. It's the first menu of theirs I've fancied for a few weeks. Services like this are a god send at this time or if you're sick etc.
Tabucutie did you get the app? There's heaps of the meals that you can just make up yourself if you're a bit creative :)
I agree though, you should be able to buy one or two!
thanks - I LOVE cooking. I had tomato, eggplant and chicken sauce over spaghetti night, and have an apple crumble in the oven
I agree though, you should be able to buy one or two!
thanks - I LOVE cooking. I had tomato, eggplant and chicken sauce over spaghetti night, and have an apple crumble in the oven
This was the basic recipe I used, I just added cinnamon and used part raw sugar, part brown.
I made a sixth of the topping to about a cup of apple; which made two small portions (or one biiig one hehe) and just had it with canned cream bc I don't have ice cream atm
I made a sixth of the topping to about a cup of apple; which made two small portions (or one biiig one hehe) and just had it with canned cream bc I don't have ice cream atm
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