Yesterday I was thinking about my little immediate family. There is a local restaurant that Youngest Grandson says is the place we go as a family. I felt an overwhelming desire to meet the kids and grandkids there for a meal. To hug my family. I sent a Polo message to Son and DIL saying it surely would be nice to go to Rio for dinner with the family. Cause there are good margaritas there. Son says maybe a distancing picnic with food from Rio could be worked out at some point.Two birthdays are in the next ten days. Youngest Grandson turns 14. DIL has a birthday 5 days later. Son noted that Mother's Day is in the mix, too. Son was worried about if I needed to get a gift to YG. No, remember it is just cash. So I'll need to go get cash from the bank, disinfect it and seal in a card I make. The grandkids aren't crazy about Grandma selections so $$$ suits them fine. I have had DIL's gift for a few months, just need to wrap it. Probably no parties but there will be a drive by parade for YG.
The following chart is the latest numbers from our government showing the number of tests given in certain countries.
How the US compares to other countries in coronavirus tests conducted per million people
Usually birthday celebrations involve a meal at the restaurant of choice by the birthday person. Hmmm. That is not going to happen. What can restaurants do to entice me to sit next to strangers? Have people tested including me. Something like a pregnancy test where one spits on a little wand and it turns colors to give an immediate result of infection. Pretty sure in the great USA that will never happen cause folks would scream invasion of privacy. After all, we have people showing up with automatic weapons at state capitals demanding everything be reopened. I keep wondering when all the gun crazies are going to start just showing up at my door demanding I go shop or out to eat.
Now I know there are those who read this blog that will be offended by the term 'gun crazies'. Number one, not all gun owners are crazy. Many gun owners are very responsible. Just like car owners or motorcycle owners or blender owners. There are always a few in any group that are, well, crazy. People driving recklessly by driving as if only their needs matter without regard to safety. Racing on streets and highways. Motorcyclists weaving across lanes without any concern. People that make nasty green concoctions in blenders. Or, worse yet, reach into the blenders. BTW I do not want uncooked oatmeal and spinach blended with milk for breakfast. Yes, crazies. And now I have probably offended the Smoothie brigade.
That's about all that is going on here in central Texas. Our nephew in California was finally allowed to have his bypass surgery. Guess that is another sign things are 'turning around'. Oh, yes, do you remember the Oregon wedding/sister time trip from 2018? That sweet couple just welcomed a new baby girl this week.
A couple of shots of the birds at the feeders this morning. Photos were taken through screen material so not a crisp as I would prefer. But to open the screen would cause flight. I will leave you with these shots and wishes for a pleasant weekend.
Peace,
Janice
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your rant, and second it! As for the lifting of restrictions - hmmmm... I have to say that there could indeed be anarchy if they are left in place, yet it is almost certain there will be a spike in infections by dropping them. Sensible continuation of distance, hygiene and so on will need to become the new 'norm' I feel...
Go Robbie!!! They keep keep your audience entertained too &*> YAM xx
Removal of the lockdown will not make many changes for Hubby and I at this point. Biggest change will be maybe surgery, finally.
DeleteYes, I feel sure Robbie will continue the entertainment. namaste, janice xx
If Robbie can make carpet circles, maybe that is how a bigger UFO would make crop circles!
ReplyDeleteVery possibly! And with the US air force confirming the siting of an unidentifiable object, maybe that is why Robbie hides at times! Ha.
DeleteHi Janice - your little birds are gorgeous, love the way they have no idea (well they might have done if the bird food ran out!) Everyone is entitled to a little rant (your words not mine!) Yay for things beginning to ease. I'm taking the view however we will be careful to be ultra cautious it is our responsibility to protect ourselves... Our parks have opened up today Yay for us in Thailand. Have a happy Sunday
ReplyDeleteWren x
Thanks for the bird photo comment. I surely understand the need to return to work. We certainly need to accept the responsibility for our own health. Enjoy your parks and may you take us on another adventure soon! Janice x
DeleteOh yes, green concoctioncrazies! They really are a breed apart. They even try to tell you it tastes good! Yeah, only if you add plenty of chocolate and leave out the other stuff!
ReplyDeleteOver here we never had a full lock-down, but people are already taking more liberties. On the other hand, some restrictions are slowly lifted are slackened, so it's not all bad. The number have been going down now for a while and it seems to be progressing nicely. Let's hope it continues this way.
There can never be enough chocolate!
DeleteOur grandsons and son dropped by to show us Oldest Grandson's new (to him) pickup. It is his combination graduation/birthday gift from his parents and his maternal grandparents. Plus he had about 6K that he will contribute. That was the first time we had seen them in almost 2 months. No hugs, just seeing was enough.
janice xx