The end of another day

Well today has been a funny one, work has been quiet but still lots to do.  There is an strange silence about and it is deafening.  What can you do when people wont come out but instead they go shopping and still want more to fill thier houses with and not leave some for people who can only afford to do a small shop as they are on limited funds.

Shop local is the by word at the moment but not everyone can do that,  What if they live in a small village or in the middle of nowhere and the nearest "local shop" is 5 or 10 miles away.  They are already at a disadvantage.  Check on your nieghbours if you can.  If you have been stockpiling for your own needs then try sharing it with those who cant get out.  It may even make you a new friend,  If you dont try you will never know.

What can I say to cheer people up tonight, be safe, be careful that might be seen as a trite comment but it may also be heartfelt as well.  Every time I have a take away delivered, I always say to the driver, have a safe night. 
You never know who they may be delievering to.  Stress and none socialising can make people very depressed or angry so wishing them a safe night is not a trite thing to do.

As they used to say on Hill Street Blues
Stay safe out there.

Remember these people are coming to your door with your evening meal etc and they dont know who or what they may encounter.

 Encourage these people as they dont get much from some people.
This was emphasised today at work when the cleaner said that the staff all get praised fror thier hard work during this crisis but the people who have to clean up after the public dont get any recognistion.

So to all the unseen workers, cleaners,street cleaners, care workers the HSA's and dinnerladies, the delievery pizza and takeaway drivers, the peoplehelping thier neighbours when they should be at home resting, the churches, mosques, temples, synagoges and other places of worship that are proving that they can see past the creed, colour and gender of someone and just see humanity at its best and worse and still provide food, shelter and help without being asked or expected.

Thank you for doing all those thankless jobs that no-one else wants to do etc and consider yourself prasied, thanked and reognised aswell.

Nothing else to say tonight

Still Going.........................................

Well Hello

What a big change is coming, countries in lockdown, Borders closed and still having to go to work.
This all reminds me of the Torchwood series Miracle Day, Different premise but still the same things happening.  So what are we to do when the shops close and people are out of work and the govenment has still not done what it promised to do..................

Well you could go on the streets.........  Oh forgot, that may not be allowed soon

You can go into the open spaces and get some fresh air...... how can you do that when you are supposed to be staying in and limiting contact.  Thats it go in the car.... oh that adds to global warming and pollution.....

You could watch telly....... oh that is wall to wall CV news...............

Use your computer..... that will cause health issues like eye strain, RSI,  .........

Oh well the best thing is to go to bed and try to sleep. ...................


Then what happens




BABY BOOM from December onwards.  Hope the government are prepared....... for the extra strain on rebuilding the infrastructure of the country after the economy has collasped.


Then what..............
Well lets see how things pan out
Help your neighbours if you can
Stop buying more than you need
Vent your spleen on places and platforms like this.
Join an online book group
Keep connected via social media or write letters

Oh by the way you could always

PRAY

An unusual Christmas Present.

   

                                                                                          

 

 

        

This is just some of the cards I have made for a friend as her Christmas pressie. I really am worried she wont like it.

Well I have been really busy since June, played Ferdinand (my guitar) in public twice.  Both times really difficult but I conquered my fear and did a good job both times so I was told. Shared the YouTube video of the 1st outing in another post.

Anyway Peeps hope you all have a fab Christmas 
Mims

Mim and Rossi

Rend Collective - Simplicity

love this pared down version of this song.  Its simple words are profound and hard to sing when you are not in the right place with God

16 months in a short blog

Hello all

Well the last 16 months have taken their toll on me.  Health wise I am not brilliant at the mo.  Neither me not the hubby have been well since Boxing Day 2014.

But I have a new Guitar for myself and I am getting used to paying again after 23 years.

Only 1 person knew what I was buying for myself so gave them the task of naming him.  She called him Ferdinand and it has stuck.

Trying to get some time each day to play him can proof difficult but I am trying to do it.  

This last 12 months has been really difficult for my extended family my daughter has had loads of problems with one of her childrens' health.  1 good thing that happened is that my brother got married in Oct to a very beautiful lady.  But his health have not been good since December either.  
Work is hard going, but whose isn't these days .  
Good friends and family have been the key to keeping me sane this last few months.


https://youtu.be/bkUiPJdBZQs?list=PLZMnj0r2P0r1sSZ-Fbwwd0ofn7mm20qoD

Me signing off

My Bucket list for this my 50th year

Set solo UKS challenge 9th march  DONE

Get my DNA tested by Autosomal Test from Ancestry  (Looks Like it is going to be available to buy in UK  ONLY WAITED 2 YEARS) sample sent off today . 28/2/15 being processed in the lab  DONE

Write more letters (on going project)

Make cards for people this year 2015 (ongoing project, already done 10)

go to the national archives at kew

go away on my own for 2 nights 

learn to do something new

lose 2 stone by dec 2015

read at least 10 books this year (More difficult than you think) Started wtih The Worship Driven Life, A.W. Tozer

have a cuppa somewhere really posh

unravel the mystery of Albert Collins

get my craft storage finally sorted, labelled and useable

visit Kiri and phil at least 4 times this year

make more Christmas Cards (not enough made this year

Drive a tank

Try and get to DOP