Roll Call - COVID-19 by jamibann

Roll Call - COVID-19

I'm giving Fiona a break for today (although she has been up to some other fun stuff, of which you will see more later in the week) and posting a roll-call image. What a great idea, during this challenging time! Thank you Hope.

https://365project.org/discuss/general/43327/roll-call

I set up the camera for a selfie on the seat on the other side of this monument. I chose this image because it shows concern in John's face, and my hand open ready to catch my camera which was caught by the wind, and wobbling precariously on the ledge! I ran over and caught it just in time!!!

We've been in lockdown in the north-east of Scotland since Monday night - almost a week. Hubby John and I (both retired) love to walk, so we're keeping up with that, although restricting our walks to nearer home.

Our wee village is coping fairly well with the crisis. We have six shops remaining open - chemist, butcher, delicatessen, DIY shop, paper shop and supermarket - although all are observing very strict rules and reduced opening hours to allow for social-distancing and to protect workers and customers alike.

Our son has moved back home from London for the next period of time and is working from home. Our daughter is in lockdown in Oslo, also working from home. We keep in touch with her through social media.

We are keeping very busy. Our son is vegan, so I'm spending a lot of time in the kitchen, trying new recipes, and we keep in touch with friends and family through various means of social media. Last night, using Zoom, we had a quiz night with 8 other couples all over the north-east of Scotland! We are lucky to have a garden, and we are just finishing a revamp of our rather spacious greenhouse and (as long as we can get seeds) plan on having a planting session very soon. We are newbies at that so don't watch this space too soon for loads of fruit and veg images!!!

Take care everyone. Stay safe and stay sane.
What a great idea...it appeals greatly to my love of the more people side of the 365 project.
I will certainly be doing this!
Lovely to see & hear how you are faring in these worrying times. Great to hear the background story behind this...scary moment as you watch your camera wobble! Fave!
Must just add it’s quite difficult to get seed potatoes these days....everyone seems to be doing The Good Life’
March 29th, 2020  
@happypat

Flour is also in short supply here. I thought baking had gone out of fashion!
March 29th, 2020  
Interesting to read about your experience and such a nicely composed photo!
March 29th, 2020  
@happypat Yes, I have an order from Dobies in the pipeline ... but it hasn't arrived yet. I think we got in just in time!
March 29th, 2020  
Our lockdown does not allow us to go out other than to get groceries, go to the pharmacy, medical emergency or to assist someone who is not able to help themselves. Thankfully we have a garden so we can at least play with the dogs and keep them exercised. My husband is able to continue to work but I cannot as my work is hands-on.
March 29th, 2020  
@salza We are allowed one form of exercise a day - up to one hour - alone or with members of our own household. Thankfully!
March 29th, 2020  
Good to read - I think in smaller communities people are really working together for each other.
Enjoy your walks and having your son home.
March 29th, 2020  
Lovely image and I’m so pleased you grabbed the camera in time! Stay safe and enjoy your local walks.
March 29th, 2020  
Nicely balanced. We are in self isolation post return from OS. More than 50% through now, then we can leave the premises for food if we need!
March 29th, 2020  
My older daughter is vegan and she loves cooking (she is also home now as Uni has gone online for remainder of semester). Glad to hear you are doing well. 😍
March 29th, 2020  
Lee
Nice shot. I hope we aren't restricted any further, going for a walk Is a mind clearing for me.
March 29th, 2020  
Bep
Nice shot, Issi.
We are both retired, we live in a very rural village, we are happy with our garden where we can take a breath of fresh air.
March 29th, 2020  
Wonderful selfie, camera save and family update.
March 29th, 2020  
You must be quite agile because the camera seems to be quite a distance from you! Great shot of the two of you.
March 29th, 2020  
Hi Issi and John. Good to see you out and about and healthy. Keep safe.
March 29th, 2020  
Lovely capture. Stay safe.
March 29th, 2020  
Nice to have places to yourself. Stay well.
March 30th, 2020  
I loved this entry -- the image is wonderful, but even more, having a window into your day to day live under Covid19 and seeing how you seem to be making it work well under the circumstances! I have felt that those of us already retired, though more vulnerable due to age, have an advantage for the sheltering-in-place.
March 30th, 2020  
Wonderful shot of the two of you, Issi! :-)
April 8th, 2020  
@gaylewood Thank you Gayle!
April 8th, 2020  
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