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STAY HOME

Boomernichols — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:07 GMT

Rest at home is better than rest in peace, 6 feet away is better than 6 feet under

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grandma r — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:02:58 GMT

Very true, but, very lonely.

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kitcat51 — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:12:34 GMT

There are millions of people who can't stay at home...those that can & should already know.

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Porcelain — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:16:49 GMT

@grandma r wrote:
Very true, but, very lonely.

Hug your pets, wave at your neighbors, call your friends.

And you've got us.

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noodleann — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:20:29 GMT

@grandma r wrote:
Very true, but, very lonely.

Unless you have a furpal. Or two. Or three . . .

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Pearlee — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:22:58 GMT

Yes we know.

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lovescats — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:36:37 GMT

there are people who have it but since they don't need to be in the hospital think it is OK to be out. I just saw one clown on youtube but I don't like her channel to begin with and then she is condescending to the people who comment she should stay home so what are you going to do?

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:37:11 GMT

We can never hear it too often.

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1Snickers — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:44:05 GMT

@grandma r How true, it's very lonely.

I got groceries today and stocked up. I'm glad I have my dogs. I've missed the grandchildren's birthdays and great grandchildren's. I've only seen my son from a distance.

Today a scientist mentioned it may be 18 months until a vaccine has completed trials and is safe.
The people who have had the virus will be able to resume a somewhat outside life. We older or immune compromised will have to be socially distant probably until a vaccine. Then there will be more viruses.
I'm glad most of my life was in a better world.
So, I stay home to live. With communication by text or e mail since I'm hearing disabled. We seniors brave the early Sr. Hours at the store to keep well, then younger come in regardless without masks. (I have two yard masks and can't find more).
I recall the years after THE war when my parents and grandparents had rationing, they canned food. Things were hard, but they could be together. They could go to a movie, dance, Listen to concerts without fear of contagion. (Polio,measles, chicken pox, scarlet fever, etc.were around, but not everywhere.)

My son said they're naming this pandemic the "Boomer Buster"! I did not laugh or answer his text.
But rather us than our grandchildren,may God bless them and keep them safe and grant our doctors knowledge.

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Lucky Charm — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:41:46 GMT

@grandma r wrote:
Very true, but, very lonely.

Makes me sad to see this... I'm sure there are millions who feel like you. On every continent.

Post away here (on the other forums) for fun. Not here in CC. lol

Good news! Not only is there I Love Lucy. I've recently found The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy.

Or you could look at funny youtube videos.

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grandma r — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:54:57 GMT

Thank you so much for the kind words. I go out into the yard when the weather allows. Some days are just more difficult than others. We all need to support one another.

Thank you, again.

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Pearlee — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:44:46 GMT

I can hear it too often. I don't have dementia - I'm not forgetting the instruction in my state (and it has varied by state). Once was quite enough for me to hear it and I sure hope I never have to hear a stay at home instruction again in my lifetime!

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nevergivesup — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:01:53 GMT

While I’m not discounting the isolation and drastic change in lifestyle many of us are feeling, it helps me to realize how fortunate DH and I are to have a comfortable, safe home to cocoon in.

Of course my heart goes out to the medical staff but also to retail workers, trash collectors, hospital laundry workers, cleaning staff etc. I’m sure many of these low wage workers would give anything to be home and get unemployment until they could safely return to their jobs. They are literally risking their lives for $10/hr which humbles me.

I was also reduced to tears hearing about the doctors and nurses who had young families who were getting or updating wills and taping video messages for their children to view someday if they don’t make it.