Covid-19 It’s home! Made us think yesterday.

[Clive]

Had a phone call from my neighbour, have you got any grease cartridges? I said yes ,Can I have some ? I’ve run out of them ,what do you want them for ,my drill. (a little Joke was Said) I can drop them in , i’m passing your place in the morning That would be good But put them in a plastic bag and leave them at the end of the drive I do not need them until Saturday. just can’t trust things At the moment ,as things are , I’m gonna leave them alone until Saturday not saying you’ve got it . ? but it’s just the way it is ,feeling he’s a little bit over the top !,then the bombshell Was hit . A change in his tone straightaway . Today (March 31st ) His wife’s side of the family have lost her Auntie and Uncle also their cousin to c19 . We all carry on as if nothing is happening in the Farming world As we are all bobbing around doing all the things we normally do without any bother but it’s come home today.

who’s “bobbing around as normal” ? have been serious precautions and changes in place here for over 2 weeks now

ignore this and you will suffer

 

[Werzle]

I think I read somewhere that, statistically, we will all know six people who die from it.

Will they be the same six though!!!

 

[Scribus]

When people have asked my opinion on c19, i have said it will not seem real until we no somebody that has died from it

On the other side of the coin there are those who are more vulnerable to the virus who are being denied the chance to enjoy what may be left of their lives. That can also bring it home to people and there is someone close to me who faces just that situation.

It is all very well immedietly falling to self righteous declarations of virtuousness as many do, but that denies an alternative voice, the voice of those who may be suffering emotional trauma which is not directly linked to the death of a loved one, are they not to be considered as well?

 

[CPF]

Bobbing around As normal . it was a phrase, my Neighbour and myself just said , around here everyone is busy cultivating ,drilling , Laming , milking the cows And every other Activity involved in farming , We are taking it very serious and taking every bit of caution we have a lot of staff on this farm . When I wrote the post I was very emotional , I don’t often say that .but my neighbour is a good friend.and the uncle and auntie and cousin all came from the same house I knew them as well from parties , I could carry on but had to stop just thinking about them . So please do not pick into my post .

 

[Highland Mule]

Will they be the same six though!!!

I suspect not. I’m already off first base ?

 

[Derrick Hughes]

On the other side of the coin there are those who are more vulnerable to the virus who are being denied the chance to enjoy what may be left of their lives. That can also bring it home to people and there is someone close to me who faces just that situation.

It is all very well immedietly falling to self righteous declarations of virtuousness as many do, but that denies an alternative voice, the voice of those who may be suffering emotional trauma which is not directly linked to the death of a loved one, are they not to be considered as well?

Apart from not being able too see loved ones what else are they missing ?
It could bring some families closser together, its not all down beat

 

[Johngee]

They also said that over 1 Million have now been infected ,some will have shown no symtoms, that was from the Government

Iceland have managed to test just about everyone in the country. They found that half of those who had the virus showed no symptoms at all (but could still pass it on). Now that’s frightening.

 

[Tarw Coch]

Iceland have managed to test just about everyone in the country. They found that half of those who had the virus showed no symptoms at all (but could still pass it on). Now that’s frightening.

What’s the population of Iceland?
There is talk of an aim to test 25000 a day here but currently only doing about a third of that, a lack of tests seems to be the major hold up.

 

[Derrick Hughes]

Iceland have managed to test just about everyone in the country. They found that half of those who had the virus showed no symptoms at all (but could still pass it on). Now that’s frightening.

The test too see whos had it will be an eye opener, ive had times of not fealing well but no cough or temperature, and we a large family group, who knows

 

[Gedd]

It's very scary dont no anyone that's got it had it yet busy with lambs and fertiliser I work alone although they are 5 adults and a 3 year old in the house including my 80 year old mother no one is leaving the farm except one of us once a week goes to get the necessary food dont no how long we can go on like this though

 

[Derrick Hughes]

What’s the population of Iceland?
There is talk of an aim to test 25000 a day here but currently only doing about a third of that, a lack of tests seems to be the major hold up.

The 2 cd in command Med officer said last night that mass testing is just a distraction, the Press are obsessed with it

 

[Dr. Alkathene]

I think I read somewhere that, statistically, we will all know six people who die from it.

One down five to go then Other half’s cousin has it also, fit and healthy postman in his early 30’s who does a lot of walking and carrying mail. Wonder how many letters, parcels, gates door and letterboxes he has touched the fortnight before he went down with CoVid....

 

[Scribus]

Apart from not being able too see loved ones what else are they missing ?
It could bring some families closser together, its not all down beat

Ah, you have forgotten the passions of youth and the desire to live life to the full. I find it as hard to understand that people are happy to self imprison as you struggle with the idea that others want to have a far greater quality of life.

 

[manhill]

The pros and cons of face masks on the news at the mo. If the virus can infect through the eyes then a little more than nose and mouth cover might be wise.

 

[The Seeker]

Middle of lambing 1200 ewes indoors so there’s no chance to even think about stopping - the thought of 2 weeks in the house is only a distant dream but I do appreciate that for many being out and about and busy for 14-15 hrs a day would be a blessing. That’s the way I’m thinking about it to but farming in general is always a running tap that can’t be turned off

 

[MrNoo]

Agronomist today said two of his customers have it, confirmed (Private healthcare) one is rough and t'other just has a sore throat. Seems you can readily get tested if you are willing to spend the £££'s

 

[Werzle]

Not so bad for us farmers, we have to carry on but joe public sat watching us must be going potty.

 

[Wooly]

A very strange virus.

Some just have a mild illness from it, like Prince Charles and Boris, but other fit and healthy people lose their lives !

I'm not taking the risk. Easy to be self isolated at this time of the year and lucky to have a farm to carry working on, as been shut up in a house wouldn't be pleasant.

 

[Werzle]

On the other side of the coin there are those who are more vulnerable to the virus who are being denied the chance to enjoy what may be left of their lives. That can also bring it home to people and there is someone close to me who faces just that situation.

It is all very well immedietly falling to self righteous declarations of virtuousness as many do, but that denies an alternative voice, the voice of those who may be suffering emotional trauma which is not directly linked to the death of a loved one, are they not to be considered as well?

Traumatic for us all but we have to try and remain strong and remember there is always somebody worse off

 

[primmiemoo]

Ah, you have forgotten the passions of youth and the desire to live life to the full. I find it as hard to understand that people are happy to self imprison as you struggle with the idea that others want to have a far greater quality of life.

It is hard to rein back on normality. I know someone whose youngster has a learning difficulty, and doesn't quite understand the whys and wherefores.

The majority of people are doing their best to deal with the frustrations of a pause in social lives, and a glitch in work lives.
They aren't self imprisoning, though. They are being responsible and respectful in the best ways they can in this extraordinary time.