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Hi again Talyyn
How are you?
For me, being semi retired not much changed except ALL my gigs were cancelled until September and my Superannuation took a 50% dive in value which will affect us later on.
BUT I am still restoring diecast toys for charity and grandson, relearning the language of my early childhood, Scots Gaelic. Playing a LOT of online poker and debating many more theists than usual. In addition I am driving virtual steam trains and rediscovered "No Man's Sky" which is now graphically awesome!
How about you?
Hi Talyyn!
Hope all is well with you.
I’m spending my time sewing wee blankets for the kitties at the shelter, making masks for my neighborhood, making quilts for little kids who are in the hospital, and a few other things. My husband and I have enough to eat, are able to squeeze out our house payment, and gained immeasurably by being a part of this human family. We can afford to give back in some small ways so are taking this as an opportunity to do more.
Hey there, Talyyn. Doing okay here, I suppose. Every morning, rain or shine, I drag my rusty ass out to the front yard and park it on an old tree stump. Then I just sit there all day staring blankly out across the pond. Around about sunset I haul myself up and trudge wearily back to the house, where I proceed to wipe off the bird poop and/or rainwater as necessary. Then I oil my joints, drink a couple of quarts of antifreeze, and go to bed to recharge for the next day. All-in-all, I suppose my life hasn't really changed all that much since the whole quarantine thing started. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones... *shrugging shoulders*...
@Talyn
G'day mate, from sunny South Australia, where it is presently raining because it's winter.Gee I hope that doesn't translate into more floods up north.
I'm isolating as much as I can . Try to keep busy. EG time here, housework . Washed the jelly bean yesterday. That's 3 times in the last year. Today I'm thinking about getting the vacuum cleaner out. If I can find it.
Doing a lot of painting,.Yesterday painted over one which had taken me three days. It didn't meet my standards, and they're nothing flash to begin with.Today I'm trying a mainly monochrome city scape. Pretty hard to stuff up, but I may manage.
Right now Im sitting here in my dressing gown and about to go do the dishes and have a shower. It's 0930 Friday 17. .
Stay safe.
@Talyn
We're doing fine. We've been teleworking at home since the 1980s, so this is just another day at the office for us. We make our own electricity on the roof, and we have a huge rainwater tank. We also have 20KG of rice and a dozen TP rolls, so we're all set for Armageddon or the End of Days, etc. I've even got surveillance cameras so we can see if the Angel of Death or the second coming comes down our street. So far just Mormons and JWs.
I am healthy and well, I prepared for this about as I could reasonably be. I realize I am extraordinarily fortunate and glad to be alive.
But bored, with time to kill is the opposite of what I have had.
Even though myself and those closest to me wellbeing is as safe as reasonably possible, taking care of everything else has kept me busier then I have ever been. My job has always been remote work, and not unpredictably, bad actors are taking advantage of the chaos of covid. Then there is taking care of my parents + in laws.
I have never held my ground against my parents in an argument as logically avoiding arguments on it always the better keep the peace move", all in an effort to keep them safe and healthy. I held my ground 3 vs 1 all without raising my voice on my part, and certainly keeping any sort of physical action out of it I am pretty proud of my self despite all the stress and lack of sleep I think I was to tired to do it the energetic way. I had to lay it all out. "God" was not going to save them.
It went well, all things considered. They did not change their mind about god and special protection (did not really expect them to) but they agreed to do it for "me."
Hey Talyyn, Glad you are ok.
I am saddened at the deaths from this pathogen. I feel helpless, and angry. Angry at the idiots who are not following instruction, aiding in the death count. We decided to close our specialty clinic, as our service is not essential...our hospital based counterparts are still open. Of which I am helping out some friends with data review over the net, from home...never been busier. I am glad though, as the income is helping with the burden of supporting our staff that are out of work. We promised to support them until they have relief funding in the bank. My wife is an essential worker, working for the fed...she is being run ragged. We are separated physically in our own home...she is living in the inlaw suite when she is home...I am upstairs with the dog, of which it seems like she misses more than me. :P The poor bastard sometimes sleeps by the suite lock-off door, to be close to her. I am presently weighing the pros and cons of doing the same. I hope you remain well.
@Everyone
I'm glad all of you are doing ok and not becoming mad with this situation.
For my part, I am in a relationship of sort with an (older) woman in the countryside near Lyon.
It is refreshing in some ways, we are doing some painting, gardening and crafting some house furnitures. We use to go bicycling too.
I am preparing the "after" professionally, thinking to work for my own account. I am searching some infos to do formations that can help me in the nuclear sector.
But... The relationship comes with challenges for me. My flaws are getting out and it causes tension between me and her.
The containment will end in the eleventh of May if all is good .
Talyyn- you’re 27 (late 20s)? Can’t comment on your relationship, but I can give you an older woman’s POV (only mine)
In my early 30s, I cut loose. Free from a marriage. Free from a high control religion. Free in my education and career pursuits - I didn’t want a serious relationship.
I slept with a load of 20-something guys (they were after me which was lovely). Most of whom I don’t remember their names. Some wanted more, and depending on similar interests, we’d date awhile. I always made it clear what I wanted. If it started to get “too” serious, I dumped them. I was a serial monogamist. Didn’t go “serious” again for years.
Also, “flaws” are apart of life.
@Whitefire
"Also, “flaws” are apart of life."
AMEN to that.
A deeply flawed man (partially because of the Aspergers's) my wife left after 12 years, to find Mr Perfect. I got that back from a mutual acquaintance she didn't knew me.
As hard as I've tried , I've never managed to be promiscuous. I have no small talk and simply can't read most non verbal cues..I only discovered I have Aspergers at 65.
After the prune left, I tried dating sites for a couple of years before giving up. Partly because the reality seldom matched the presentation ,and because I have no small talk etc.
As luck would have it, I found myself pursued after just over 2 years later, by a woman with whom I had worked. That resulted in a short, intense affair, followed by what is known as 'a raving codependent relationship'. That lasted ,off and on, for the next 25 years. It is now 9 years since I last heard from her.
--and what of love?
I had my first love at 20. At that time and for some years after I was convinced I knew all about love. At 72, after a marriage and several long term relationships, I realise I know nothing about love. Not even sure if there is such a thing within the common meanings of the term.
Hi Talyyn
Hope your relationship works out? I used to live in Meyzieu....loved the place , and the food....
@Old man shouts...
Yes it will. It is better since two days after hum... Somewhat of a storm. I'm learning a lot of practical things. I have a superb novel called Spin I'm close finishing.
No such time to debate silly theists for now lol. I am still working out things about that since my atheism is not as strong as yours here.
@Random Hero
I'm glad you're recovering. Yes tests for the Covid are becoming more ubiquitous as each day passes.
Eeey. Glad to see how relatively well everyone is getting along. Sometimes it slips me how bizarre everything is right now
I draw mostly, sew some. Here's an 18th century inspired linen shirt I made
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Mike also - gorgeous! I’d wear that in a heartbeat.
@Mikhael
Damn, dude. You've been holding out! From what I can tell from the pic, that is some quality work. Hell, I'd wear that shirt. I do a bit of sewing myself, so I am familiar with what all is involved in making clothing items. Basically, it ain't always easy. Making/attaching sleeves is especially tricky. You've got some serious skills there, young man... *thumbs up*... Do you happen to make any for sale?
Thanks! Real sleeves are a ho, but old shirts like this are actually nothing but gathered squares so it's much easier, it only looks hard :p i do on occasssion, less now that I work. Back in Kansas when I didn't have a real job, I ran an Etsy shop and did alright for myself.
Hi Talyyn, nice to see you pop up again. And I am happy to know you re doing OK.
I am a retired homebody, so little of my personal schedule or activities are changed.
Like all, I am saddened by the death and suffering, especially since it could have been minimized a lot more. Fortunately for my wife and myself, just about anything we need can be delivered, from toilet paper to beer to food to pot. In fact, I am sort of hopping on the edge of my seat because I just opened an email informing me that the pot I ordered would be delivered today.
Take care, be well, and keep a positive outlook.
Where I grew up in Kansas, Uber and Lyft and other delivery services still don't exist, but now living near Seattle boy let me tell you I LOVE the delivery notification
Hello,
I am recovering well from either flu or covid-19, hopefully an antibodies test will eventually shed some light on what I had.
Still struggling a bit with the loss of my father, but slowly getting there!
I'm now on Furlough in the UK, which to those who dont know is essentially paid leave.
I work as a seismic engineer, but unfortunately our parts suppliers have all closed due to coronavirus and therefore we have to.
However I'm now on call as a specialist for any equipment repairs and testing before sending out for redeployment.
I sincerely hope there will be no major earthquakes or tsunamis in the mean time and hope you all remain safe.
In the mean time I'm being a big child and playing lots with my two young boys... I have to admit, I'm loving the extra time I'm getting with them.
Hope you're all well.
I am doing well. I shouldn’t complain, got a lot in my life.. few people who love me. I have amazing books to learn from, alive no virus.
I want to add that worrying about such a virus can lower your immune system and I am in no way saying anyone’s feelings are invalid, yet I
Choose to be brave and not care, other than me not caring initially about the virus I’ve seen what
Stress and worry does to my immune system I keep getting weak and having fevers I need to chill.
Other than that I got the final fantasy 7 remake part one and I like it.
Student loan payments in America are on a pause and I have til September 30 2020 until I need to
Start paying.
There’s a lot to be grateful for, as well as this community.. I see a lot of sincerity and help. Hope you’re doing better.
@Italianish
Well ,today I'm feeling quite a bit better. Yesterday I saw my psychologist. I see her every three months. These days it's maintenance, to make sure I'm travelling OK, which I am,
I'm finding isolation hard, but I'm coping without going to bed for days at a time. I do my best to keep busy.
Right now,I'm about to do some painting.I have a new phase; abstract cityscapes. Wonderful shapes and use of light. Yes, I know they're terrible, but I don't show them to others, so it doesn't matter , gives me pleasure,.