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Mar 2020
8:12pm, 21 Mar 2020
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Meglet
I was about to buy a bathroom and some wardrobes. At least I haven’t committed, they’ll have to wait.

We’re hoping there may be jobs for dentists to help in hospitals or GP practices but we don’t know yet.
Mar 2020
8:12pm, 22 Mar 2020
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Hanneke
Hello :)

I hope all of you are well and happy and free from fear! _/\_

I am still seeing my aged mountain hippy! We first met 2 February and have seen each other almost every weekend since then! We are getting on really well and enjoy each other's company immensely. We have stayed at each other's houses, cuddling and snogging has taken place, but we are both still happy to advance things really slowly.

Huge dilemma on Friday, as I was supposed to go up to him, then have a day hiking and cycling in the elan valley Saturday. I have now fallen out with one of my best friends :( She thinks I should have dropped Mountain Hippy and self isolated in stead. Allthough I have systemic lyme disease, I am not of the opinion I am immuno-compromised. I have no symptoms, I have not been anywhere where I could possibly have contracted the virus. MH works for a pharmaceutical company. They are seriously strict at the best of times, especially now! We spent time together, in isolation from others. I do not see how this can be wrong? She lives with her partner. I told her: oh, so you turfed him out then? I admit to being upset!
Mar 2020
2:24pm, 24 Mar 2020
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Red Squirrel
That's tough Hann and in light of what's happening now; lots of couples will be apart. Your docs should let you know if you are vulnerable. I've got 3 friends on 12 weeks of lockdown - 2 diabetics and one who's recovered from lymphoma. One has boyfriend and dog locked down with them; the other 2 on their own; one of them having had a partner remove themselves for the duration.

I'm on my own but having regularly chats with friends - mainly other solos. If I had a dog here with me; it would probably end up being able to talk after lockdown!!
Mar 2020
2:42pm, 24 Mar 2020
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jangles
My boyfriend was here on Sunday... it seems a bit daft that I now can't just go and visit him when I have seen nobody and neither has he.
Mar 2020
3:01pm, 24 Mar 2020
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Meglet
My daughter (18) got really cross at her friend last night who was trying to find ways of seeing her bf. In some ways it's good that daughter broke up with her bf so she doesn't have this dilemma. I'd have been in the same boat if I was still seeing J. Sometimes being single is helpful!

I am quite glad I have my two daughters here. They're staying for now and not going to their dad's so the occupancy of the house and the food bill has just doubled. We had a chat about money last night, I'm stopping their monthly allowances (they can't spend it anyway and it can go on food).
I was also told I was in the wrong for saying that if they're still at home when they get proper jobs I'll be asking for rent. Apparently this is wrong!
Mar 2020
3:41pm, 24 Mar 2020
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richmac
^ no it's not.

Had to tell GM to stay at her mums for the duration which was horrible.
Mar 2020
5:29pm, 24 Mar 2020
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Meglet
"but none of my friends pay their parents rent" "daddy won't charge us rent" *eyeroll*

They have now said that children with shared parental care can travel between the two. But it does expose everyone, and if somebody in one household comes down with symptoms then all have to isolate.

My ex's partner works in an adult care home so it's much more risky for them to be there than with me (now I've stopped working) so I don't think they'll go over much.
Mar 2020
5:33pm, 24 Mar 2020
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richmac
I feel the same Meg. GM *can* come over but I have no idea what her mums regime is or where she has been in regards to her friends etc. It sounds harsh but bacterially it's like having a stranger in your house and of course vice versa.

And then of course I run the risk of trailing all that to E's house so no we are following best practice. It's not like she's 8.
Mar 2020
6:42pm, 24 Mar 2020
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Hanneke
Hard, isn't it?

My question was read out on PM on radio 4 earlier and answered comprehensively: can I still work, as a gardener, who has no contact with humans. The answer was a resounding yes! Just as well, as I have been working today!

MH sent me a text today. He is on nights this week, which makes communicating a tad tricky, saying we won't be able to hit the trails together for the foreseeable. He has under developed lungs from being born prematurely which doesn't affect him that much, other than having reduced capacity. This does mean that if he even gets a normal chest infection, he is very poorly with it. He expressed his fear of catching the virus and dying of it and told me he doesn't want to go to hospital. He also spoke to both his children on the phone to tell them he loves them, just in case. He is obviously quite afraid of catching this. I sense he doesn't like being at work or on nights for that matter. 200 staff, all made to go in unless they are unwell and we all know how bad night shifts are for your immune system and general well being!

I am leaving it up to him, as he is at risk, if he wants to self isolate now, a step up from the social distancing we have been practicing. I am going to suggest he downloads Telegram onto his phone, so if we are out on our solitary rides, walks and scrambles, we can send photos and messages... a way to stay involved and ''close''.

Be safe all of you! I am glad you have your kids with you Meg xx But take no nonsense of them ;)
Mar 2020
6:54pm, 24 Mar 2020
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Meglet
Good plan Hann. There will be time afterwards.

I’m not, they’re good kids and it’s their suggestion they stay away from their dad for now. Note that he didn’t offer to contribute to my bills...

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