Over the weekend several people have been in touch about when they will arrive for our annual get together. Most are anxious...not wanting to let anyone down but worried about getting together in a group. I have tried to reassure them that it’s definitely safer to stay at home...travelling down here is not going to be the usual joyful encounter . Some degree of anxiety is sensible and I must admit to feeling relieved that our usual Autumn meeting may not take place this year.
This feeling of trying to avoid danger is sensible. The other two people in this group who live quite close to me are saying they will still get over here and not to worry. To which I want to tell them to stay put...I’m fine on my own. Usually by this time I’m booking various meals and meetings but this year that looks impossible....daft even...but everyone seems to be assuming that Cornwall is safe. I hope they are right but I’m told we are already busy with tourists so I’m not going out at all. The number of people getting the virus is still small here. But it won’t stay like that if the usual August influx happens. If this means that my friends don’t arrive then I cam live with that. There is a danger that we will all become isolated... I will not be going out for a drink with the person who invited me yesterday. This is all very sad. To avoid this bug is fast becoming the main thing in our lives...which is sad but to all those who seem to be worried about my being on my own too much I say it’s fine...it’s safe.. Staying safe with no one to talk to but with enough to eat and drink is fine! The radio and television are keeping me informed as well as entertained...so OK. I can do this! And hopefully remain virus free!
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3 comments:
I think that your wisdom should permeate to those who want to come to see you, despite the risks to themselves and to you.
Perhaps a video conference with them all, gathered together online, sound to me to be a sensible and pragmatic decision.
I hope you don't get overloaded with friends who come, despite your advice.
With having such a huge garden the advice is you can have up to six friends socially distanced sitting outside. You could prepare some drinks /snacks outside and being in the open means you’re not required to wear a mask.
Are you coming?
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