Doing the hard yards RTL with disrupted body clock part of shift schedules, all the best with this next round.
Good to hear services are beginning to seem a little more normal for those attending, churches closed their doors here of course during the restrictions of numbers gathering. One locally tried to continue when shouldn't last year, resulting in quite a scare at the time but thankfully, with track and tracing and isolation imposed, contained. Also resulting in most being more cautious though or at least aware, numbers are likely down I think since reopening but otherwise operating as usual. The Diocese had live streaming masses from one of a few parishes on line all of last year, also available at a set time in the afternoon on one of the TV channels. Started when only 10 people allowed to gather but continued for those not wanting to mingle but not doing it now, can still find one on line from various places if go looking for them. A friend used to tell me all the ones she had virtually attended .... it's a long, long way to Tipperary from NZ, but that is one she 'visited'
I choose a quiet session, still a bit distracting with comings and goings but not packed like some, no chalice, advised not to shake hands following restrictions and that is still a bit hit and miss, do I / don't I , only a few wear masks and singing as usual. We are still asked to stay home if feeling unwell, RSV has had hospitals busy here this Winter and know one rest home where a friend is has gone into lockdown last week because of that and there may be others.
Re masks being choice or mandatory, as I commented on the train journey last week it is mandatory on public transport currently in NZ but some seem to see it as a choice. Wasn't really being judgmental in my graphic description of fellow passenger, she left me with an image
... so hard to tell whether someone is making a statement re their rights or just couldn't care less really, can't judge a book by cover
However, do the right thing to protect yourself and in turn everyone else.
The inaugural mass 3 day vaccination event ended successfully, initial hiccups were with registrations apparently and no queue for the jabs. Those booked registered at one venue where they needed to have more staff and that was rectified on Friday, then shuttle buses a short distance to the main venue where it all ran quickly and smoothly.
What a great neighbour you are Viktoria to your friend, so lucky having you being alert to any unusual activity and make a call but that must have shaken you a bit this time!
Those lovely waterbabies are enjoying their splashes Annette ... a tonic for all right there in their smiles too.
Have a good week all ...