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Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Silver Squirrel · Mar 18, 2020 5:45

Hi ladies. I'm self isolating. Husband working from home full time until the insanity subsides. He may brave a Costco trip tomorrow. I've loaded him up with hand sanitizer and surgical masks that I've had since I volunteered at a hospital a year or so ago. This madness has ...

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

MD · Mar 17, 2020 19:05

When Trix was alive I used to check Opentopia every 15 minutes to see if she'd commented. Nowadays I've become very haphazard. Some days I don't even look in at all. I check her obit every day to see if there's any news. I'm glad she didn't live to witness this virus. She w...

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

stargzr · Mar 17, 2020 15:36

I think of her so often....wonder what she would've had to say about all this virus madness. It's typical of New England to delay burials until spring and with this situation, could be quite a while. I went out and stocked up yesterday and am now officially self-isolated. It ac...

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

MD · Mar 17, 2020 14:41

Trix would have been eating corned beef and cabbage today. Her hubby thought he was of Irish descent until his DNA test proved he had no Irish blood at all. But ..... they continued with the St Patrick's Day feast because they loved corned beef and cabbage. I find it hard to be...

Bar Oviso — Barcelona, Carrer de n' Arai 5. Placa de George Orwell., Spain

MD · Mar 16, 2020 16:07

Hi Deacon ..... you're right ..... this is a horrible time for everyone, everywhere ..... but as you said ...... we will get through it ....... but not without a lot of casualties. You look after yourself and we'll still be chatting on here when it's over. Take care.

Bar Oviso — Barcelona, Carrer de n' Arai 5. Placa de George Orwell., Spain

deacon · Mar 16, 2020 10:34

I hope everyone is safe and healthy. Use common sense and we will get through these troubling times.

Bar Oviso — Barcelona, Carrer de n' Arai 5. Placa de George Orwell., Spain

deacon · Mar 16, 2020 10:32

Every bar and restaurant is closed near me. Sad to see and eery but has to be done to keep this virus from spreading.

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

MD · Mar 16, 2020 4:12

I think a lot of places will go bankrupt. Such a shame.

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

stargzr · Mar 16, 2020 4:04

Point taken, :D Can't even imagine the economic impact on everyone with all these closings.

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

MD · Mar 16, 2020 3:19

WHAT??????? And waste good wine????? LOL http://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/ireland-close-pubs-st-patrick-s-day-coronavirus-a4387801.html

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

stargzr · Mar 16, 2020 1:09

Perhaps a good Merlot rinse would work. LOL

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

MD · Mar 16, 2020 1:05

Well ........ I've thought of something so trivial, in the scheme of things, but very important to me ...... MY HAIR!!!!!!! Every 6 weeks without fail - I get purpled. The last couple of times, the hairdresser has added more peroxide so the purple has got brighter and brigh...

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Homely · Mar 15, 2020 23:52

Keep staying well and in good spirits, all of you! Saw no evidence of illness onboard the ship, though we had only 132 guests out of a capacity of 170. Flew in and out of St. Maarten - that airport is still an unholy mess due to the hurricanes of 18 months ago. The island is rebo...

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

stargzr · Mar 15, 2020 23:13

Pretty quiet in Dublin with the pub closed. http://www.earthcam.com/world/ireland/dublin/?cam=templebar

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

MD · Mar 15, 2020 20:53

Hahaha! I was talking to my hubby this afternoon. I have to admit I'd rather self isolate ON MY OWN. Son told me that his partner's 2 sons flew back from Barcelona yesterday ...... bear in mind the Oviso and everywhere is closed ...... no temperature checks at the airport ........

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

stargzr · Mar 15, 2020 20:24

Hah!!! You gotta love 'em. Dtr emailed she's available until 3/30 for any errands/shopping I need. I was thinking about Ex....if he were quarantined for 4 months with his Mrs. and no sports on TV, it might just tip him over the edge. LOL

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

MD · Mar 15, 2020 20:16

I'm convinced there are more good people than bad in the world ..... it's just that we hear more about the bad. For every news article on bad things ..... 10 times as many good things will have happened but we don't get to read about them. Son has just been on the phone givi...

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

stargzr · Mar 15, 2020 19:24

Great news about those dratted tests ! Situations like this bring out the best and the worst in humanity. This is an example of one of the best. :)) http://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Cornwall+Postcards+Self-Isolation&qpvt=Cornwall+postcards+self-isolation&FORM=EWRE

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

MD · Mar 15, 2020 18:59

MD had chocolates for breakfast! LOL Had a text from my surgery telling me to look online at their new info. Seems these blood tests I've been moaning about having are no longer important. That really does suit me fine. Basically it says keep away from the surgery and tells ...

Marine Biological Association on Citadel Hill — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

stargzr · Mar 15, 2020 18:37

Hi, Silver Squirrel......CRAZY is the word ! I avoid the big stores since I need so little and have found the small out of the way markets a blessing. MD's considering ODing on chocolate. :D