Diary > Summary - Week ending 18th July 2021

[Viktoria]

Glad there were one or two positive things in your brother’s funeral, RTL,
Aren’t people thoughtful ,the poem and bikers ‘ escort .

It is usual to have dreams after such an emotional event, the temporarily nice
ones in which your loved one has not really died ,then you wake up - and the almost nightmares.
Perhaps they serve some purpose but both sorts are hard to bear.

Are you alright getting to and from work with the reduced bus services?

Earlier today in the news, the increase in hospital admissions is doubling every day !
Despite vaccinations -?
There will surely be repercussions after all those people at the football.
And yert numbers were restricted  at  your dear brother’s funeral.
I don’t see any sense in that.
Limit those most likely to obey and give free rein to those who won’t !

Look after yourself R,T.L .
Viktoria.

[River Tyne Lass]

Hi Viktoria,
Yes, I think people are thoughtful.  The eulogy was given by the Vicar and I was glad to hear the nurses' poem again. There was his favourite music but no singing. We were all very touched by the Bikers' escort coming along.  My brother would have loved that.
I also remember the 'bag of kindness' containing hospital comforts that was given by a Chaplain to my sister in law.  The kindness of strangers is quite wonderful!

My nightmare was horrible but I think it was probably my brain just working my thoughts out about all that has happened.  Thankfully, this hasn't been repeated.

Yes, fortunately I have still managed getting to and from work despite some service withdrawals.  From tomorrow I am on nightshifts again so I will see how things go.

I said to to a relative yesterday, how come things seem to be worse here now than it was last year?  They said it is because it has only now just properly landed on Tyneside. 
I think it is starting to feel that way here.  There is certainly a sense of change and apprehension.
I am apprehensive about the coming weeks.  In Newcastle people aren't observing the distancing walk way markings and I think countrywide some people will be very happy to ditch their masks.  I have read that we we could be back in lockdown in five weeks at this rate. 
As for me, since I have to go to work using public transport, I feel like a sitting duck just waiting to see what will happen. I have managed to dodge it over the last year and I am hoping that if I do get it at least now I will be a bit protected having had both jabs.
I agree with what you say about how there is no sense really in restrictions for some and free rein with limits for others.  There is a lot of money in  football though and as usual money has had its way .. enough to throw caution to the wind seemingly.
Take care and keep safe everyone.

[River Tyne Lass]

I have just this second received an email from one of the bus companies I use.
Thankfully, rules are we must carry on wearing face coverings.
However, distancing is finished as of next week and all seats can be used.  People can even stand if all seats taken.
Not looking forward to potentially standing packed in like a sardine after a nightshift, as I often did pre covid days.

[Roobarb]

I haven't contributed for a couple of days, am sorry to hear of health problems for Gibel and Viktoria's family, hope things soon improve. RTL, the bikers' escort must have been very touching, a lovely tribute to your brother.

This hasn't been a good week for me. It started with coughing a lot through the day on Monday, I attributed it my asthma being affected by my hauling out some dead ivy, the dust and spores are not good. As the week went on I had my sleep disturbed by coughing. On two occasions I took a lateral flow test, my temperature was normal, oxygen level and pulse rates were good.
I seemed to be having trouble shaking it off and didn't have much appetite so took another lateral flow test yesterday (Friday). It was positive. Yes, I'm double jabbed, have spent the majority of the last year and five months alone, have been careful to the extreme and yet still I've got Covid. Suffice to say I'm not happy.

Edited  - Forgot to say, as of yesterday I can't smell or taste anything either.

[Pinetree]

Roobarb I am so sorry to hear your news and after you have been so careful for all this time too. I hope you manage to shake it off soon. The infection rates at the moment are very troubling and I can’t see that there is any sense in further lifting of restrictions right now.

My thoughts are with everyone going through personal difficulties at the moment.  I think the resilience shown and support given on these boards is wonderful.

Take care everyone

Pinetree

[Roobarb]

Thanks Pinetree, I see I'm in good company  - Sajid Javid has tested positive too.

[River Tyne Lass]

Oh Roobarb, I join with Pinetree in saying that I am sorry to hear that this has happened to you.  I gasped when I read your news.  You have been so careful to keep safe this whole past year, - I can scarce take it in that this has happened to you of all people. 
I think you need to take things easy now during your recovery time.  Please look after yourself well and keep popping in to let us know you are okay and  are getting there.
I wish you a speedy recovery Roobarb and hope you are back to your normal self soon.
Big hugs Xxx 

[Pinetree]

Roobarb good company as you say, do you think it will prompt a rethink on “freedom” day?  I was reading about Andrew Marr today who apparently picked it up at the G7 summit in June. That poor man has no luck at all health wise.

RTL beautifully put.

I did have some very happy news this week, my son has been awarded a first class degree. So the exams he did at the dining room table went well after all 😆. Strange times indeed.

[Roobarb]

Thanks RTL. I could hardly believe it myself, you could have knocked me down with a feather when I saw the two lines, I put my reading glasses on to make sure I wasn't seeing things! Even then I took it into a stronger light to make certain.
I'll take your advice and rest, still feeling pretty rubbish so I don't need to persuade myself much  at the moment.
Thank you for your kind words. 

Congratulations to your son Pinetree, he's done very well to achieve that, particularly considering the circumstances.