Day Six - Bugging Joggers

I was an irritating early bird this morning! In order to avoid the 'I do not understand social distancing' people I went out for my walk before breakfast. I found it curiously exhilarating. It reminded me of the days when a younger me would go out first thing for a run or a swim. It was a good move as it was clearer, some dog walkers, some couples and -  joggers. The joggers continue to bug me. No attempt to compromise. In a fit of mean-spiritedness I was tempted to cough at them as they bore down upon me. Not because I believe I have the virus, but to maybe frighten them into behaving more considerately. However self preservation won the day and again it was me, older, less mobile who veered off the paths and onto uneven grounds so that the joggers could continue. But it was a much more enjoyable walk than yesterday so I will continue the early rising. The weather continues to be beautiful so I understand folks' desire to enjoy it after all the rain and gloom we've had but it will be a much darker gloom if we allow this virus to spread too quickly. My friend's daughter in law posted a picture on Instagram of the sea front yesterday which was quite chilling. People out in their hordes. No distancing. I am concerned that our country may be lagging behind in this battle against the bug.

I chatted with my brother today. He lives in Shropshire and is in his seventies. His domestic situation is complicated and it serves no purpose for me to go into it here suffice to say he has to make regular trips to pick up food and prescriptions for his wife. He reported that his pharmacy were only allowing one customer in at a time which sounds very responsible except that the queue snaking down the road were bumper to bumper. My brother was trying to keep his distance from the person in front of him and was asked by someone if he was 'in the queue'? When he replied in the affirmative but he was keeping a social distance there was a puzzled moment before realisation set in. My sister raised a worrying issue with him that hasn't been raised anywhere else so far as I have seen and that is fuel supplies and whether there might be a problem? My brother said he was going to fill the car up in case.

Again today plenty of texts and messages. No problem with people keeping in touch. I texted my neighbour last night to check they were okay after her return from hospital. They said they were keeping out of everyone's way. However this morning her daughter and son in law were round which has worried me. The daughter works at the hospital. I thought she might have known better. Another daughter came but just chatted at the front door. I get they're concerned after the op but the risks are high I think. My neighbour's husband had multiple myeloma a couple of years back and is permanently  on anti viral medication as his immune system isn't at all efficient. I don't think these meds would work against Covid-19 or there'd be widespread prescriptions wouldn't there? They really need to self isolate I think.

I sat outside to read this morning in the sunshine.  I noticed a couple of planes fly over. My friend's husband says they're STILL flying to and from Madrid and Milan. That's another reason why I don't think this country is taking it seriously enough.

Tomorrow sees a week of social distancing............. it feels like a lifetime!