I joined in too. You can't see other neighbours doors from our house - we are all on a main road with hedging - but we could hear the car horns sounding and other applause echoing down the street. I hope there were some NHS workers who felt cheered and supported by that simple expression.
I love your other thoughts here. So many other people keeping the country moving and struggling at times with systems or people........water, electricity, phones, food. So many to cheer on.
We are not at the peak yet, I agree. Here's hoping we can ride through it. Stay safe, dear one. We need to meet by a red squirrel again sometime!
Here, here Jackie, there was plenty of noise in our street and I to applaud all those who are selflessly giving of their time and possibly their health. Good as a one-off but now apparently it's going to be EVERY Thursday evening - that feels jingoistic.......
Touched by the applause last night for all who are working in these strange times. Also touched that the neighbourhood pulled together to check on each other’s well being.
What a great idea! We all need to encourage one another during these times. So good that we do it daily here on 365.
A bit of good news this morning ... my internet speed is doing okay today. It has been SO SLOW lately that even commenting has been a chore.
We are very much in the early stages but I dread to think what could happen if we can't control the spread. Today our Premier announced a that all regions of WA would be locked down from Tuesday with no travel permitted between them. We will not be allowed to travel outside of the Perth metro area and Peel region.
We joined in too although not too many of our neighbours came out. We could hear the clapping from other roads as well as people banging saucepans etc. It should happen every Thursday from now on at 8pm.
Sounds as if you did your bit and I applaud you for doing it. Here everything is totally locked down, we all have to stay in our own four walls. Such sad times ahead of us.
This is an act compassion that must become world wide. I saw the little video of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children clapping and didn't know the meaning until I saw your post. Thank you and I will try to spread the word on this side of the pond. Thursday evenings will be come noisier around my house.
Perhaps the intent is for folks to quit thinking so much about themselves and to think more of others, especially those who don't get to stay home, stay distant, stay safe.
@merrelyn it's fine whilst weather hood, my garden's never looked so clean and tidy
@farmreporter whoop whoop go internet @wakelys we've had our street coffee morning, I've got food for neighbour across road, I'd normally just have a 2 minute chat, and haven't committed spousecide yet
Lovely tribute to those essential workers who have to continue to work during this pandemic. I would like to add farmers and truck drivers onto the list. I hope that once the madness moves on and a modicum of normality returns these folks will not be taken for granted ever again. Take care and stay safe and well
@30pics4jackiesdiamond the farmers and truckers are in my thoughts as we live in a farming community and the farms are reliant on the trucking industry to get their produce out and about to the greater public.
@30pics4jackiesdiamond at four days into the lockdown I'm still sane and finding all the chores that I have ignored but desperately need doing. My husband is still working as he is in IT. His work can easily be done remotely - he and his team of developers are still busy. Now is a good time to catch up with upgrades etc as nobody is using the system during the lockdown.
There are a number of people who are silently keeping things going and probably not being recognised. Take care of you and yours. Stay safe
I love your other thoughts here. So many other people keeping the country moving and struggling at times with systems or people........water, electricity, phones, food. So many to cheer on.
We are not at the peak yet, I agree. Here's hoping we can ride through it. Stay safe, dear one. We need to meet by a red squirrel again sometime!
A bit of good news this morning ... my internet speed is doing okay today. It has been SO SLOW lately that even commenting has been a chore.
@carole_sandford you were one I clapped for
@koalagardens they are
@randystreat thosd ones stayed indoors I expect
@joysabin saucepan are useful too
@brennieb will do
@ludwigsdiana werd allowed out once a day for exercises
@davemockford but stop once over!!!?
@merrelyn it's fine whilst weather hood, my garden's never looked so clean and tidy
@farmreporter whoop whoop go internet
@wakelys we've had our street coffee morning, I've got food for neighbour across road, I'd normally just have a 2 minute chat, and haven't committed spousecide yet
How's things for you and yours?? Sending hugs
There are a number of people who are silently keeping things going and probably not being recognised. Take care of you and yours. Stay safe