September Catch up Thread !

In the post !

And here's me thinking you'd used a ring tin!

I've done some masks as well. Isn't the quality of the elastic cr*p now.

What did you use as adjusters?

They popped up as a recommendation on amazon so I thought I would give them a try . They are really good . I suspect the elastic might snap ! It looks a bit cheap too!  Hoping the slightly longer eltic with an adjustable bit will ease the strain ! . They are quite comfortable.

We also added a bit of tent fabric in the middle to make it waterproof! Her high school is really busy .

I actually really enjoy just spending time with her . She likes to try new projects and other times just a movie ! 

Court 

The isolation has been awful. Without the internet, I could not have coped, at all. And it is one reason why I am so very angry with those who keep ignoring the restrictions, or claiming the whole thing is a hoax, masks are not necessary, or there can be "acceptable losses" of the old and unwell. THEIR selfish and unthinking behaviour extends the duration of this crisis, and keeps people like ME locked in house arrest, away from loved ones, and unable to have the kind of lives that THEY are carrying on with, despite being told to desist. The "I'm all right, Jack" selfishness is getting people killed. For those of us with compromised immune systems, or caring for them (and that is, after all, the majority of people on this website) just being outside is a risk. I could have seen my girfriend frequently the past few months - except traveling to see me on public transport would have been an enormous risk, and we simply could not take the chance she might carry the virus to me as a result.

My grandmother passed away. Just as with my mother, I was not permitted to attend the funeral. Because... well, because of cancer, ultimately, but this time by proxy, thanks to the virus risk.

And perhaps most of all, the cancer support centre here in my city has not been open for months. My fortnightly sessions of counselling, group discussion, massage, and reflexology all had to stop. Obviously for good reasons, you can't keep a support service for the immunocompromised going at a time like this, so it is closed for the duration. But it is a charity. I only hope it can reopen eventually, and does not collapse due to lack of funds in the meantime. But I miss it SO MUCH. The stress and pain relief it brought was wonderful.

And I need it now. A lot!

Robin.

(On the other hand, those cakes look amazing, and my snout would happily bury itself in them - diet be damned!)

Aah, stoatlord, I fully sympathize, you've had it far worse than me. People don't quite 'get' what shielding actually is/was, and the toll it has taken on those doing it. As the lifting is now in progress, I am only just realizing what toll it has taken on me and mine. And I'm back in school on Tuesday, only one day a week, but... am ok for Tuesday, a training day,  but not sure about next Monday when all the kids are fully back. Anyhow, ((hugs))

I totally understand what your saying . My oldest son was saying for people without health issues it’s no sacrifice at all to pop on a mask ! 

I still have a lot of freedom . To carry that out with a bit of consideration for others is the very least I can do. It only requires a little imagination and flexibility. 

I have had a few encounters with people who think along those lines and concluded that there would be a futility in trying to reason with them any further . I did not get the impression they would be listening to others any time soon . However I have decided they could potentially be too risky to be around if they are not taking care ! So I keep my distance now . 

I saw my friend ,who is in constant treatment  , for the first time in six months . All her support has been stripped away !

We need to keep the conversations going in the coming months . The help lines open and try and reach people. 
It must be very painful to see how others behave when the sacrifices are high .

take care ,

 Court 

Thank you both court and Gemmary! It helps to know people do understand!

I am very concerned with the schools starting back. I feel it MUST be way too early to do this. I fear the inevitable outcome... So stay safe!

Hi everyone hope you are all ok and coping ok during the pandemic,  first time today I've posted since the site changed . Well I finished chemotherapy week before last and am now waiting for the reversal (terrifying) I am extremely fatigued from the chemo I go out for a walk and walk like a snail most of the time looking forward to when I can again overtake my husband . It's been quite a depressing few weeks for me with the redundancy finding it really hard after 34 years to come to terms with it not helping my recovery and worry how the hell  I will get back to work without the luxury of a phased return . Court I've been loving all your photos and Gemmary hope you are slowly making small steps , Stoatlord I love your posts and hope your results are ok. Well I hope you all have a lovely bank holiday and will post again soon 

Lots of love 

Peacock62 xxx 

I truly hope you recover promptly! It sounds like you have come through the very worst of it now. I am sure the reversal will go well, it is an operation that is performed often, after all. And when you are once more whole, you can once again become who you want to be! My paws are crossed for you!

Robin.

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