It’s one week since I returned home from Tasmania. Although it is such a relief to be here the restrictions now imposed take some getting used to.
I fully understand and agree with the guidelines but reality is that it’s tough.
Being isolated from family is not easy as I am unable to physically help. We can and do communicate by phone etc.
Keeping busy is not a problem for me, l like my quiet times but also miss social contact with friends. The challenge now is to learn to use the technology available to socialize. I will be tested today as the Tuesday Lunch Ladies are launching our zoom meeting app. to retain our contact with each other.
The gym I go to has also gone down this route so no excuses, I can participate in the comfort of home. Walking is back on my agenda after enjoying the beautiful Tassie walks. Van needs exercise.
Yesterday I went shopping, the first time in a week, and conformed to the lining up, sanitizer, social distancing and minimal handling of items. People are taking notice. The carpark was only two thirds full. With Easter Celebrations this weekend the usual traffic/ shopping frenzy is non-existent.
Church services will be televised. People have been advised to stay home and not travel to be with family or to holiday. Police have the power to enforce these rules.
It’s now essential travel only.
The last of my travel companions has safely crossed the borders of their home states.
I’m having fun making a photo book, probably books, of the Tassie Tour.
I am almost in the high risk category for age yet the Nurses Registration Board has sent out a request for ex-nurses & doctors to consider returning to duty if required. My sister received a letter to say that she was again registered for a 12 month period and would be put in a sub-register for service.
The local ABC is keeping me well informed and regular gov. updates. It’s difficult to absorb the enormity and suffering this pandemic is causing globally. The world is changing.
My son is juggling being Mr Mum and home schooling my 4 grandchildren. Some relief coming with school holidays next week. (still restricted to being under the same roof though)
On a positive note, Ian mowed my lawns at the weekend. The garden needs my attention. I’m planning on getting some winter veggies planted.
I’m not happy that the Ruby Princess cruise ship was berthed in Port Kembla harbour this morning with out local consultation. Only the crew of 1040 is on board and they are not permitted to leave. Crew with viral symptoms needing medical attention will be looked after in ? Sydney Hospitals. Our local hospital cannot take an influx (200 identified crew with symptoms and 16 of those confirmed cases of COVID-19). The ship is the subject of a criminal investigation so can’t return to home Port so has to go somewhere and the crew should be looked after as they didn’t asked to be in this situation. We are told that they will be here for 10 days.
Lucky me, I’ve been called up for jury duty on the 14/4/20. Waiting to see if it goes ahead or not. I don’t particularly want to be selected to be on a case that could last two weeks under current conditions.
Just heard that Cardinal George Pell has had the child sexual charges dropped and he will be released from jail today, a free man.
Interesting times……
Joans jottings 