Ghost Town by phil_sandford

Ghost Town

First visit to Lincoln City centre in over 3 months this afternoon.

I’ve had a dull toothache for a few days, the last couple of days it’s developed into a very very tender swelling above my front tooth and this afternoon it increased to an ache in my entire jawline. My dentist, like all dentists, is closed, but with the paracetamol hardly taking the edge off the pain, I had no choice but to call them and I was pleasantly surprised when it was answered. I then, 5 minutes later, had a call back from the emergency dentist and 5 minutes after that Carole and I were in the car heading into Lincoln to pick up a prescription of antibiotics from the pharmacy next to the surgery.

Fingers crossed the drugs work.

Anyway, Carole and I then took a short stroll around the city centre - not quite deserted, but not too far off it.

This town (town) is coming like a ghost town
All the clubs have been closed down
This place (town) is coming like a ghost town
Bands won't play no more
Too much fighting on the dance floor
Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town?
We danced and sang, and the music played in a de boomtown
This town (town) is coming like a ghost town
Why must the youth fight against themselves?
Government leaving the youth on the shelf
This place (town) is coming like a ghost town
No job to be found in this country
Can't go on no more
The people getting angry
This town is coming like a ghost town
This town is coming like a ghost town
This town is coming like a ghost town
This town is coming like a ghost town
It’s actually a beautiful shot without the crowed. It is kinda eerie that’s nobody is out..
June 1st, 2020  
So strange!
June 1st, 2020  
It sill looks very quiet. Hope you get to the dentist again soon.

Our dentists are open again now and last week I had to have a filling replaced that came loose just at the start of lockdown.
June 2nd, 2020  
Our dentists are open if they have implemented rules, including air purifiers in every room, face masks, shields, and PPE on the workers, sanitize room between patients. Also could not use ultrasonic cleaning because it sprays too much. Patients had to wear masks except while being worked on. It seemed pretty safe.
June 2nd, 2020  
Our dentists opened last week - I cancelled a routine cleaning, but if it was a problem like you're dealing with, I think I'd feel comfortable with all the precautions they're having to take.
June 2nd, 2020  
I feel so sorry for all those losing their income during these difficult times.
June 2nd, 2020  
Hopeful the medication works. My dentist saw emergency patients only, he re-opened his full practice Mid May though.
June 2nd, 2020  
I hope the medication works for you Phil.
June 2nd, 2020  
I know those words.... a group from Coventry ,was't it ? Hope your toothache goes better, nothing worse.
June 2nd, 2020  
@boatman137 The Specials who I think were from Coventry
June 2nd, 2020  
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