The mombretia is still covering my garden with a gorgeous vivid orange, and now the Japanese Anemone is starting to flower, with delicate pale pink petals. As far as the plants in my lounge, they're still flowering and growing fast. I tell you - that Baby Bio is amazing - the plants have grown so much since I started putting that "feed" into the water!!! I still only see Emily once a week, and otherwise I'm on my own all the time. Now luckily for me, I do enjoy my own company, but I must say, after 6 months of it - I'm getting a tad down!!! So I've got to stop feeling like that - and get myself going by writing a blog.
Well I spoke to Tony the other day and he said he was going to come up to see me with the children and Stevie (his wife) - well that would have been wonderful, even though it would be a shock to the system, after 6 months of only seeing 1 person at a time. Then he asked if it was okay for Stevie's nephew to come too - that was one person too much. I don't know him very well and I couldn't see where he could sit, and for us to still keep to the social distancing. As it was I was getting a bit panickey because I've managed to last this long without being amongst other people, and therefore haven't risked my life with this virus. Usually where I live, there haven't been many cases of COVID19, but lately we have been inundated with hoardes of tourists. They have all come down from the cities (where there are many cases) and are going around without masks on and they aren't keeping to the social distancing. In other words they're endangering us with their selfishness. So it means I'm really too scared to go out, and so to have Tony and his family come here, not being able to stay the correct distance away, really scared me. So I had to ask him, if he could just bring his immediate family, and maybe the nephew another time. He wrote back saying that they hadn't thought of what I'd been going through, and how I felt, so they were going to forego seeing me this week, until things have settled down.
Well that was a disappointment, because the last time I saw him was in February!! Then I had another call with Mandi, who said she was going to try to come here for around a month - wonderful. I let her sort out the arrangements, and then this afternoon, she said that the Turkish government were starting to tighten up again. People weren't wearing their masks nor keeping social distancing - again it was the tourists not the locals who were behaving like that. She was a bit concerned about coming and then not being able to get back, in case the borders were locked again. So that's two disappointments in as many days!!!! I fully understand where she's coming from, but I do miss her so much. So folks, I thought I'd just write and let you know why you hadn't heard from me for a while.
I promise I will try and write more often - I haven't seen the sea this year at all, but I have discovered the live webcam of the seaside town near me, and I can see it on the computer!! I do hope you are all keeping safe and adhering to the laws of masks and social distancing. If any of you do go away on holiday, please don't leave your mess behind - take the rubbish home with you. Keep to the rules, then hopefully this awful virus will soon be a thing of the possible past.
Okay take care and keep safe.
Jenny McIntyre club has replied to GracieI simply can't believe the stupidly and selfishness of these people who are flocking to the beaches. I've seen photos on the news, and the amount of people is horrendous. I really think our government should tighten up on people travelling unnecessarily again. As you say, their selfishness could well infect an otherwise safe community. Travel restrictions should be brought in for the people too idiotic to see the potential harm they're doing. Rant over... lol
I walk the dog, work, and go grocery shopping and that's it. The time of day we walk the dog we rarely see another soul and that's fine by me. Most are good in the supermarket with face coverings though some 'expose' their nose, or even wear the mask under their chin leaving their nose and mouth uncovered which is simply stupid. I don't much like wearing a visor for hours on end but it keep me safe if the government is to believed.
Jenny McIntyre club has replied to Bee OrchidYes what concerns me, is that the Government threatens people who ignore the rules and law, that they are going to be fined, but nothing happens. Empty threats work for no-one. My mum always told me, when I was bringing up my children alone, never ever threaten something you aren't prepared to carry out. Otherwise they will soon realise that they can get away with everything because there won't be any recourse. That's what's happening today with the idiots who hold raves or large gatherings. The DJ's should have their equipment taken away, and the cars etc, that the rest of the gatherings arrived in, should be taken away.
Also when they come down to the coast or go to the National Parks, and leave such an incredible amount of rubbish behind, should have their cars etc towed away and they should be fined, they won't do it again.
Jenny McIntyre club has replied to ValfalHere's a picture which I think will bring a smile to your face.
Even if you're not getting out, the Squidgy Gang is starting to see the world! I am planning on taking an "Official Campground Picture" of the Gang at every place we stop at so they can send a picture of their travels! :)
Back to your blog...gosh, I'm so sad that you aren't able to see any of your family at all. I hope your son will be by for a visit in a few weeks as he's said--that will be so nice and it's really so important. Maybe, just maybe, your daughter will be able to fly back home for a stay too!
I sure did enjoy the pictures you posted, such a lovely garden!
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