I worked Friday. This weekend Ray and I did a good job of couch sitting in between painting our doorway trim. That was phase two of our renovation project. Seemed as good a time as any and our place looks fresh. We have plenty of toilet paper and food for two people. So far so good, and I'm going back to work on Tuesday, after a planned vacation day on Monday.
An Australian friend (Chris Culliver) I met on an Italy trip, posted this picture from her current travels. Maybe Bali (I'm not sure). Either way, I asked to use this photo - it just brought me joy.
I'm actually supposed to be in PA visiting dad, but it seemed wise to not bring fresh Texas germs to the super senior. We are both disappointed, but I'll reschedule maybe for June assuming a lot of the crazy calms down.
I am missing spring in Philly which is pretty
This is from 2016
And Dad in 2016, now a bit smaller in 2020 if that's possible. His sister, my Aunt Janice, turned 94 on Friday. Her nursing home is closed to outsiders, so I would not have been able to visit her either.
So, let's chat about siblings and being in a car. Remember the I'm not touching you game. You would poke your finger as close as possible to a face and be really annoying, but you wouldn't touch. I feel like we're playing a worldwide game of this right now. As blog friends, we are winning - virtual communication.
I'm not touching you...only your mind. Stay healthy everyone and have a laugh too - that's the best medicine.
Probably a good idea to stay home and not visit your father.
ReplyDeleteOnline we're safe - no touchie!
and things change by the hour. I'm sad but glad I"m not in PA. Take care
DeleteYeah, probably best to avoid visiting.
ReplyDeleteNo touching works for me, even when no virus is about lol
that's probably smart
DeleteI've been bumping elbows...just not the same as a hug. We too, have plenty of TP and other necessities for two, and the dogs, too! I'm glad we have this 'Virtual Reach Out and Touch'. We need a Keep Calm & Go Virtual Viral button!
ReplyDeleteyep - take care my friend
DeleteHaha. I never played "I'm not touching you." We played the Quiet Game (every parent's favorite). The first to make noise lost.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness we have each other in blogland.
Sending good thoughts to you and your dad.
Stay healthy and spunky.
my dad is doing fine in PA. I talked to him last night. Quiet Game was popular too - my mom liked that one
DeleteHi Joanne - at least you're in touch with your Dad ... glad to see that. I'd not be able to stay away from my mother if she was still alive - so thank goodness she's not around. I appreciate the being careful ... but isolating elderly at the end of their lives is not fair. Still - fortunately now I don't need to worry. Those brollies are just beautiful - take care - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary - just tough times all around. I'm glad my brother and sister are close by and can keep my dad in good shape at his house. It's hard being 1500 miles away but I have to be "careful". And airplane air is just the worst. We'll see what happens. You take good care
Deletethanks so much for checking in. I do a variety. Take care
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay safe. It's hard not being able to visit our loved ones, but the experts say this strategy is working. Virtual hugs to you my friend.
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