Yes, yes, I know that there are innumerable tragedies worldwide which, in my hopeless, useless way I really do regret but, even so, there is the odd bright spot which lightens the gloom. For example, sports, arguably one of the greatest bores of the modern world, have been brought to a halt and I, for one, am grateful!
Also, 'social distancing' is now de rigour and as an elderly, grumpy 'old git' who positively avoids as much social inter-action as possible, I am delighted although, given my predilection, I barely notice the difference! Going shopping into semi-deserted supermarkets where they count you all in one by one and then count you all out, is also a great improvement. Mind you, it's a pity my local pub has closed because I do rather miss my once-a-week hour at The Tippling Philosopher with my amiable neighbour.
When it is all over, I really must mount my campaign for a statue to be erected in Trafalgar Square in honour of the man who invented the 'Kindle', truly the greatest invention in the history of Mankind! Who was it, by the way?
Mr. Kindle? I like books in hand. Speaking of, I have just started reading "Three men in a Boat"...(to say nothing of the dog). Quite funny and typical of the writing style at that time which means full use of the language. Being nearly quarantined here at "the home", I'll have time.
Posted by: Whitewall | Friday, 10 April 2020 at 16:24
I was 'with you', Whiters, 'back in the day' when I never left home without at least two books in my possession but, alas, old age is winning the day! I am now so feeble that I cannot support the sort of weighty volumes I tend to read. The Kindle, however, fits in my pocket, is virtually weightless and I can adjust the size of the type-face to suit my watery, old eyes. Also, it now contains almost a library of books!
Posted by: David Duff | Friday, 10 April 2020 at 17:10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI9LR4r5XNc
Posted by: JK | Friday, 10 April 2020 at 18:23
JK, that gent sounds like the man who has the farm behind our dwelling...he who has all that assortment of livestock including cows walking around uncooked.
Red necks can survive!
Posted by: Whitewall | Friday, 10 April 2020 at 19:09
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-02-26/coronavirus-impact-hits-australia-most-china-reliant-economy
AussieD!
What's the thinking?
Posted by: JK | Saturday, 11 April 2020 at 00:20