The Isolation Blog

I'm lucky that my closest loved ones are here "stuck" with me as we ride this out. Florida has had a big increase in cases. I think part of the problem was when governors around the country started to lock down their states, New York citizens fled to summer homes - possibly in Florida. The Florida governor was quite upset by all the newly acquired citizens but never locked down his state. Maybe that's a reason for more cases in Florida and also a reason to quarantine NY, NJ and parts of CT. I'm not sure, I'm not an expert.

I think here, in Chicago, our citizens are sometimes just acting stupid. The Mayor warns us to stay home as much as possible - many don't adhere and go out and party. She shuts all the bars and restaurants - now there is less reason to go out. The Governor then closes all the restaurants, bars, movie theaters etc in hopes that this will help. Then this past week - our Mayor closed all playgrounds, fieldhouses and playlots across the city but it was noted that the green space and lake front would still be accessible for short limited visits if people would continue to follow the "social distancing" . Well what do you know!!! We had a60 degree day. For those that don't know - 60 degrees in March in Chicago is like 85 degrees anywhere else. The shorts come out, the bicycles come out and people head outside. It was noted in an update a few days ago (along with filmed footage) that people were out playing soccer, playing basketball - taking their dogs to the dog parks and in general, just acting irresponsibly and stupidly. Now there is no access to the lakefront.

If people would just do what they're asked to do and quit all the resistance and bellyaching, it would make things so much easier. On a happier note, one of the 5 year old's teacher came by with her binder, some work, her IPAD as well as some candy and stickers not only for her but for her 2 yr old sister as well. Part of my brain tells me "oh how sweet". The other part tells me - hmmm 2 yr old will be 3 soon - can you say Pre-school. Either way it was nice and will help with the boredom for these 2.

Brilliant posts this page Zman. Thanks for sharing.

Crocs is donating it's shoes to healthcare workers

The dusty light lime ones are cute..Now I know what these croc shoes are..I see many people wear these shoes..

Hope all are doing well

I thought Pat from that strange state made the name up calling them croc's..They don't look like crocodiles

I've always called them clogs from Holland

@Pat8lanips

Keep them coming but can we have a break and a slow jive to let me catch my breath.



Take care

@ molly

Come aboard and bring the dogs. I can do some training on the journey so that when we arrive we will have 3 beautifully behaved canines.

Molly liners these days have brill stabilisers so you might be ok. Mind you if Z is the Captain we could hit a few snags on the way .Know what I mean.

No competition Molly I'm just along for the ride if you'll excuse the pun. All I can say is good job I can swim but might sink with all the metal from replacement joints. Look after the dog if that happens please.

Thanks for the laughs today .You've made an old lady very happy. Off to carve up a boneless leg of lamb and enjoy a Sunday roast. The rest will serve me well in the isolation block.

Have a good day guys.

Keep smiling beautiful people

Enjoy these little workouts