International Army July 2020

[IamMary]

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First of all, this damn virus. Sick to the teeth of it personally, but it's not going to go away. There where we had 6-10 new cases a day, we are now 25-50. Makes me furious. Went to the supermarket first thing this morning and it is now mandatory for all personnel and customers to wear masks. NOW. After all this time, they finally get it. Tourists arriving from other countries to vacation on our beautiful islands. So I'm betting we have a second lock-down come September at the latest.

Greece seem to have had a much better handle on this than other countries Stirls, your numbers have stayed low. But I know that could change in a matter of weeks and unfortunately your on the 'Green list' for most countries (with higher cases) to travel to. Its a tricky one, tourism is on its knees, but its a massive risk letting everyone in.

I think I’d like to study something - learn that technique of asking questions that lead a person to reflect and come up with their own answers. I want to be the kind of person who does not offer advice, but rather knows just the right questions to ask. That is a technique that can be learned methinks. I’ve found reflecting the positive things back at a person about how they are handling the situation can really help build their belief in their own ability to manage. A lot of people can to be hard on themselves but can do great things if they recognise at least part of what they are doing is good. That is the kind of support I always needed and now I’d like to learn how to provide that to others so if ever anyone turns to me for advice, I'll be ready.:teapot:

Also shows how good a listener you are. :happy2:

How was the trip [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION]? Is it a pain in the arse with your cataract's?

Think I was on speed today, not sure where all the energy came from. Mr M on the other hand isnt in great form. Hes very negative and sleeping a lot. Then I let him have a good rant and hes fine again.

Night all...

[fickle]

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I am spending a lot of time thinking about how I’m going to spend the next few decades of my life. Having spent the last two and a half decades in survival mode and raising children, work has just been a means to an end. I feel as though my personality has been subsumed by the need to be a breadwinning home-making robot. You know, I don’t even have anything in my wardrobe that is not either business attire or raggedy painting/gardening gear. [MENTION=11158]stirly-girly[/MENTION] it is so nice to have you relate to what I am saying. There are times I feel like I’m a bit mad and am embarrassed to say what I’m thinking. You are right [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION], I am probably going through an internal revolution due to my sobriety, which I have to keep reminding myself is quite new! (I'm such an expert LOL) I’ve been in a bit of a lather wanting to ‘fix’ my life. I’ve thought I should change my job, sell my house, move to another country… It’s only after reflecting among you here that I realise that I should stop putting pressure on myself and take things a bit more gently. Thanks again!
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[abcowboy]

Had to make a quick check-in to congratulate one of the ladies here...

Huge Congrats on your 5 years AF [MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION]!

[satz123]

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I put 'old' in parenthesis because 4 months ago I would not have described this woman as old - not at all - active - driving around - holidays - playing golf -- you get the picture -- - this poor lady is so so so sad and frightened and lonely -- she broke my heart -- but she also made me look into my own heart and realise I feel an awful lot of what she's feeling - I'm just not as isolated.

I said this a while back that making the over 70's cocoon was cruel in the extreme. No need to stop a lady going for a walk FFS!!
They kept them locked down and frightened the shit out of them while the young ones swan around ....... makes me

A couple down the road who walked EVERY DAY - have only come out of lockdown since March - and they are terrified. They are so depressed from lack of fresh air. ........... it's so wrong. Walk on your own - keep 2 metres apart from others - wear a mask .... how can that be wrong for them?

I thank God my mother is where she is - she has company 24/7 ... and has not a clue about "the virus" "what virus" ?

[satz123]

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Thanks for being always on the ball Mr Cowboy !!!!

HAPPY FIFTH MERS !!!!!! inkele:inkele:

Thanks for sticking around Mers...... you are an inspiration to those still struggling ..... ready to admit it's not easy. Telling how you overcame & are still overcoming sticky situations :love:

You sneak in when we're all in bed ... but you always come home every night. Bring yer shaggin' key next time .....:rant:

[satz123]

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In the meantime, we should all look for the little things to amuse..
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Thanks Mers for always looking on the bright side. There is no need to be too afraid if everyone follows the advice we're given - unless it's Trump ( !!! )
Most older people have lived through very hard times before - and we need to stop frightening them and projecting our fears onto them. We need to be the grown-ups and ease their fears.

I'm sure your in-laws are delighted with you calling ...... even if it's from the garden.

My mother is 90 and on her 2nd bout 'apparently' of COVID-19. I say 'apparently' because that's what the medical people tell me. Jesus !!!
I've heard of so many false 'positives' that have to be withdrawn .....
If she was positive - she'd be dead twice because she has diminished lung capacity & advanced COPD.

[satz123]

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[FONT=Verdana]Good morning Army!!

First of all, this damn virus. Sick to the teeth of it personally, but it's not going to go away. There where we had 6-10 new cases a day, we are now 25-50. Makes me furious. Went to the supermarket first thing this morning and it is now mandatory for all personnel and customers to wear masks. NOW. After all this time, they finally get it. Tourists arriving from other countries to vacation on our beautiful islands. So I'm betting we have a second lock-down come September at the latest. This link gives you the latest cases and deaths from two days ago til today. Take into mind that today has just started so you can't really count that in.
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[MENTION=11158]stirly-girly[/MENTION]
Thanks for that Stirls - I've bookmarked it - it's very useful to see what's happening elsewhere. I'm still looking at travelling to Greece in mid-September. But do not want to go through UK London Airport. Hassle at the best of times ...
We can fly direct to Zante .
Do you know if the ferry from Zante to Keffalonia runs in September ?

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Mers! Go Gurl!

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION].......excited for you and proud of you.

[stirly-girly]

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Hallo Army and Happy Sunday to all!!

Huge congratulations to our girl [MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION]!! Bloody well done!! And in spite of work, raising a family and all the other embuggerances around - you have hit a huge mark in your sobriety. You rock!! inkele:

[MENTION=11158]stirly-girly[/MENTION]
Thanks for that Stirls - I've bookmarked it - it's very useful to see what's happening elsewhere. I'm still looking at travelling to Greece in mid-September. But do not want to go through UK London Airport. Hassle at the best of times ...
We can fly direct to Zante .
Do you know if the ferry from Zante to Keffalonia runs in September ?

Satzy - don't know about the ferry - can check later on, in August maybe. The way things are, they could make changes between now and then. It's only about 6 weeks since they opened regular daily ferry service to the islands for non-essential passengers so no way to know at this time.

Jaysus - just took a fall off of my kitchen counter. Got up to see if I can change the blinds I have at the window. Stepped on a plastic bag so as not to step directly onto the counter top. Misjudged when I went to step down onto my little step ladder. Plastic bag slipped (what else would it have done?), other foot missed full contact with the ladder and down I went. Thank goodness for bum padding. Nothing broken but my tother end will no doubt be very sore tomorrow. You'd think I'd know better at my age.... :egad::shakingno::nutso:

Wishing you all the best day you can make it!!!

[JackieClaire]

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Proper good morning and waves to the world.

[MENTION=11158]stirly-girly[/MENTION]............kind of thing I would do........but I do have a phobia of step ladders. I should see a therapist.

I tend to just drag a dining room chair through to the kitchen.

[rustop59]

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[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION] huge Congratulations on your 5 years. You should be so proud of yourself. Glad you did not break anything Stirly. Fabulous day here, going to spend it lounging in the garden.

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION].........its only the left eye that's really blurry............right eye seems to have taken up the slack. I should hear on Monday that they've got an appointment for me. Hopefully Tuesday
Poor Mr. Mers..........I sympathise.........I can escape (if that's the right word) into sleep if I'm down or depressed or upset. Has he been the one that's played the 'tough guy' and jollied everyone along at home and work all through this?

[MENTION=4040]fickle[/MENTION]............my mind buzzed for the first few months........not only was I going to get my own house in order, but I was also going to change the world all the time being the best cook, best wife, best mother and in full makeup everyday. It was all so exciting............I'd done months, weeks before but this time it felt different........... I had to slow down or the worst would happen. By stopping drinking we've given ourselves more time so we can take our time to decide what and when to do things.
Mind you 12 weeks in I flew to Belfast to meet Mario and Opal. First time I'd flown on my own and stayed in a hotel on my own......so I may be talking out of my backside.

[satz123]

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Jaysus - just took a fall off of my kitchen counter. Got up to see if I can change the blinds I have at the window. Stepped on a plastic bag so as not to step directly onto the counter top. Misjudged when I went to step down onto my little step ladder. Plastic bag slipped (what else would it have done?), other foot missed full contact with the ladder and down I went. Thank goodness for bum padding. Nothing broken but my tother end will no doubt be very sore tomorrow. You'd think I'd know better at my age....

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Jesus Stirls - lesson learnt. You won't do that again in a hurry.
Everyday's a school day.
I'd say you got a terrible fright ....:hug:
Like [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION] I never get on a step ladder in the house - mainly 'cos I don't have one - always a chair too.

Yiz have me thinking a nice 2 step maybe would be good. Ye know to clean the top of the kitchen presses and the like :egad:
( like that's gonna happen :hahaha: )

[satz123]

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Mind you 12 weeks in I flew to Belfast to meet Mario and Opal. First time I'd flown on my own and stayed in a hotel on my own......so I may be talking out of my backside.

Very brave Jacks.
I suppose we are on a high for months having achieved something as big as getting & staying sober.