Muddling Through

The situation seems really fluid and is moving so fast and I think that's part of what's having people panic. The shelves here were really empty over the weekend, but slowly restocking is being done. The shops have cut their hours so they can clean and restock each night. I think now that the panic buying has been done things are just evening out.

It's really strange out - husband says the drive home is quite quiet, probably due to the schools being closed. In the morning however it seems busier than normal and the place I usually walk has a lot more people going there! I must admit that (being the dentist chicken that I am) the only good thing to come of all this is that my dentist appointment next week has been cancelled. Phew. I was dreading it. I do feel sorry that the workers have temporarily lost their jobs. The restaurants and bars have all closed here too - only drive throughs are open - so more workers impacted.

I  must admit that I've been out walking a lot. I want to make the most of it while I can in case we all have to stay inside. Besides things here are starting to 'spring'. A heron has returned to the lake now that it has defrosted and the geese are starting to mate and build nests. I actually saw the beginnings of buds on the trees! It would be a most spectacular time of the year if not for the worry.

I hope everyone is keeping well.

Here's another bird with attitude! Caption anyone? Jacky from Dicky Bird's Nest came up with a great one for the swan on the last post!