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Pretty picture Anthony, and I'm glad that there weren't many people around, because some places seem to be too busy for the social distancing measures, judging by the news.

It's been a lovely day here in Cheshire. I didn't go out, but got the washing dry and my neighbours and I had a socially-distanced drink early evening in our gardens. I hope we're allowed to do that. It was my next-door neighbour's first day of working at home and I think it took some readjustment for her.
Hi Rebornfree. I think you're right - and on my way back from work today, I saw people still congregating in public areas, it's as if they hadn't taken heed of any of the advice that had been given! Glad you had good weather up in Cheshire - at least the warmer Spring will cheer us all up! :)
 
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That sounds lovely. I don't drink yet, maybe this is the time to start, lol. it sounds relaxing. We have really nice neighbours but I haven't seen much of them since this started bc the weather has kinda been crummy but maybe if it got nicer we could do what you're doing! That would be fun to raise your glass to your neighbour!
It was enjoyable, and we tried to be careful about keeping 2 metres apart, although that was a bit of a strain but also amusing. I provided separate dishes for peanuts, and when passing something to another we put it on the wall and then moved away before they picked it up. However in normal times it is lovely to share a drink (doesn't have to be alcoholic) while we are doing our gardens in summer. The gardens are quite small so it's easy to talk whilst in our own.

I hope your weather gets better and I'm glad you've got good neighbours too - it is such a blessing. :)
 
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Hi Rebornfree. I think you're right - and on my way back from work today, I saw people still congregating in public areas, it's as if they hadn't taken heed of any of the advice that had been given! Glad you had good weather up in Cheshire - at least the warmer Spring will cheer us all up! :)
Yes, the sun has helped especially after all the rain we had previously.

I feel that those who are not heeding the advice come into two categories: those who are simply refusing to, and that is not right when so many are obeying the instructions and we can go out for essential reasons including solitary (or household) exercising. The other: those who are following guidelines but make an error of judgement. I feel a bit sorry for the people, on the News tonight, who were exercising in an isolated part of the Peak District. They probably thought it was more socially responsible than doing so in town.

I loved the 8pm "Thanks" to the NHS and other carers. This is mine to you Anthony :clap:.

For those not in the UK it was a National initiative to stand at our doors or windows and clap our thanks to those who are working so hard in the caring professions in this crisis. Several on our street came to their front doors, or leaned out of windows and clapped. Some were sounding hooters. It was a lovely moment and it felt like we were all in this together. :)
 
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Amen~

One thing we can take away from this crisis is now that we've had this global crisis, we can take what we're learning and develop a protocol for these situations based on the steps that worked the best to shut it down.

I find myself being very grateful that this isn't Plague. Black Death or Spanish Flu on this scale would have affected the global population. So, God willing because of this scare, we will be prepared for the next one whatever it is.
 
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It's fabulous - sun shining. I live in Walsall, UK, which never usually feels that "busy" anyway, but today almost totally deserted. Hardly any cars either. Feels like the early morning dawn and everyone's still asleep! I'm quite enjoying the peace and quiet!

We used to live near Walsall. We're in Chester now - also near to a canal.
Hope you have a good day and stay safe.
 
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- We are to stay at home, unless our work is essential.
- We are only to go out to buy essential goods. Shops selling non-essential goods will be closed.
- No visiting friends or family.
- No public gatherings of more than two people, and the two people must be those who are living together in the same house
- Police have powers to disperse gatherings and fine those who do not comply.

Beautiful park photo in your other post.

What is considered essential there? Orlando nearby is shutting down for 2 weeks, sort-of, but all essential workers can still work. My friend is frustrated because she is still having to work. She is considered "essential" according to her hotel. She makes pizzas and coffees. If that's essential, then every job is.

So you cannot drive to visit a family or friend's house? Even if they are sick? That would depress me!
 
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Beautiful park photo in your other post.
Thanks JcFantasy23! :)
What is considered essential there? Orlando nearby is shutting down for 2 weeks, sort-of, but all essential workers can still work. My friend is frustrated because she is still having to work. She is considered "essential" according to her hotel. She makes pizzas and coffees. If that's essential, then every job is.
So you cannot drive to visit a family or friend's house? Even if they are sick? That would depress me!

I think our situation here is not too dissimilar to yours. Essential travel can include going to work (only if it's absolutely necessary). Shops selling "essential" items (eg. convenience stores, supermarkets, etc) are allowed to remain open. I expect other vital services we depend on, call centres, etc. will still be open. Weddings and baptisms are cancelled, but funerals are allowed.
The government's overall aim is to try and keep people at home. They don't want people going out socialising, or people going to other's homes unless they are dependent on our help (ie. if we are providing them with care).
 
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Yes, the sun has helped especially after all the rain we had previously.

I feel that those who are not heeding the advice come into two categories: those who are simply refusing to, and that is not right when so many are obeying the instructions and we can go out for essential reasons including solitary (or household) exercising. The other: those who are following guidelines but make an error of judgement. I feel a bit sorry for the people, on the News tonight, who were exercising in an isolated part of the Peak District. They probably thought it was more socially responsible than doing so in town.

I loved the 8pm "Thanks" to the NHS and other carers. This is mine to you Anthony :clap:.

For those not in the UK it was a National initiative to stand at our doors or windows and clap our thanks to those who are working so hard in the caring professions in this crisis. Several on our street came to their front doors, or leaned out of windows and clapped. Some were sounding hooters. It was a lovely moment and it felt like we were all in this together. :)
I nipped out yesterday onto the balcony and only heard a couple of people clapping. There were a couple of fireworks going off too!
 
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Oh yes - I know Kingstanding very well. When I was in Sutton, I used to cross the park and go to the Toby a lot and there was a nice chippy on the Circle. I reckon Sutton Park will be busy now with cyclists and runners doing their daily exercises - 2 metres apart of course! ;-)

I love Lichfield, especially the Cathedral which is the heart of our diocese. Love the services there, especially the Eucharist. It'll be closed now, but I'm following all their news on their social feeds as well as their weekly live streaming.
Small world. I lived by one of the gates to the park.
 
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Just been reading the local news.

Not far from where I live is the National Exhibition Centre. It is a huge complex that normally hosts national and international events including large scale concerts and shows. There are now plans to transform it into a temporary hospital especially to treat coronavirus patients.

Next to the centre is the main international airport, where a large hanger will be used as a mortuary.

I think the idea behind the move was to provide a separate facility for treating coronavirus patients, whilst freeing up capacity in all of the region's main hospitals so the sick and critically injured can be treated.
 
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Looking at the stats.
In portugal ( I live part year near fatima) I know few people, yet a significant proportion of those I know HAD CV, including me and wife. This started back in january, none of us have a means to report it.

I came back to UK two weeks ago. My neighbour to my left had it in feb (in thailand), my neighbour opposite just came out of self isolation, because he had it. The neighbour behind had it last week. We had it a month ago in portugal. Yet all these cases are statistically uncorrelated. There is nowhere we can report it.

I stood in a supermarket queue. Three of the four in front of me said they too had had it in the family.

There must be millions that have had it, not thousands.
The statistical likelihood of such uncorrelated clusters if there are less than millions of cases is near zero.

For many catholics this is a worry of the fail to respond to the messages of Fatima and Akita. Repent against the sacriliges and indifferences, or God will send punishment. The same lady was right in 1938

For the churches to be shut, and lack of sacraments must be diabolical at a time of destruction of the economy, and forcing isolation. How could the devil do a better job?
 
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For the churches to be shut, and lack of sacraments must be diabolical at a time of destruction of the economy, and forcing isolation. How could the devil do a better job?

Don't tell anyone, but I'm glad the churches are shut.
It means we can discover other ways of connecting, keeping in touch and worshipping without all the meetings and agendas taken up with arguments about property and unessential stuff.

Lack of sacraments does not mean lack of fellowship with Jesus, remembering his death or "doing this in memory" of him. The church may teach that communion is only "valid" or "proper" when presided over by an ordained Minister - but what does God say?
 
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Don't tell anyone, but I'm glad the churches are shut.
It means we can discover other ways of connecting, keeping in touch and worshipping without all the meetings and agendas taken up with arguments about property and unessential stuff.

Lack of sacraments does not mean lack of fellowship with Jesus, remembering his death or "doing this in memory" of him. The church may teach that communion is only "valid" or "proper" when presided over by an ordained Minister - but what does God say?
A man after my own heart.
We have been taking communion at home for well over the last decade. We also share with others who are likewise outside the church institution.
 
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Not the place for theological discussion, but perhaps I would remind you that John the apostle knew what the eucharist meant, and it is recorded in his disciples letters such as ignatius to smyrneans what teaching was handed down, It stated clearly, a eucharist of the real flesh but only if presided over by a bishop in succession. So either John apostasized (hardly!) or that is what God said and passed on...long before there was a new testament! In the first generation after apostles.

So Lets go with a stamement respected by evangelicals instead and is why some think the eucharist is efficacious: "Wherever two or more are gathered in my name, there I am". Social distancing is preventing that explicitly. So my view the devil could not have done a better job of sabotage, than Corona.

We must of course do all we can to work to commune with each other within the rules.


Don't tell anyone, but I'm glad the churches are shut.
It means we can discover other ways of connecting, keeping in touch and worshipping without all the meetings and agendas taken up with arguments about property and unessential stuff.

Lack of sacraments does not mean lack of fellowship with Jesus, remembering his death or "doing this in memory" of him. The church may teach that communion is only "valid" or "proper" when presided over by an ordained Minister - but what does God say?
 
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A man after my own heart.
We have been taking communion at home for well over the last decade. We also share with others who are likewise outside the church institution.

:oldthumbsup:
(Pssst; woman after your own heart. :) )
 
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