Bobby. wrote on Apr 14^th, 2020 at 7:30pm:


What I notice is the distinct lack of anyone being forced to board the plane.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 14^th, 2020 at 7:37pm:


You expected better from Scotty from Marketing?

Bobby. wrote on Apr 14^th, 2020 at 7:41pm:


Not sure.  Maybe.

He's a dead set smacking idiot though - on that we can all agree.

It was on the news that a lot of these issued fines will be under review by the chief cops to sort. Otherwise the courts will be inundated with a lot of cases for review. Many will be withdraw as a result based on common sense.
Galbally himself said a lot of them can be rebuked in court.
I suppose what the mainstream police were doing was shoot first, ask questions later.
Like it’s been said, it is all new, and to be a policeman having to scour the grounds by foot to everyone out in the open, and in shops too, is different to anything done before, there will be uncertainties, but so far, my area I live in, everyone has been marvellous with physical distancing and we have no cases of the virus 👌
In fact, I’m loving these physical distancing rules, so much space around me, so good! Everyone gets out of your way 🤗

John Smith wrote on Apr 15^th, 2020 at 1:40pm:

Very funny John 😆
No acreage space in shopping centres though.
Being a country gal had its advantages and then some not so.

Yes being isolated is something that’s not new to me.
One gets used to it, liking their own company.
It does concern me many living in cramped apartments won’t cope.

I’ve never agreed with, or understood why the normal 1/4 or 1/3 acre block that was good enough in past to raise kids with a back yard, is now chopped up and subdivided into all cramped style units.

Is it any wonder, going out to eat all the time occurs?
Is it any wonder none are hardly having kids or maybe just one? Maybe!
Is it any wonder they always find an excuse to get out of their cramped living quarters?
Is it any wonder they like to travel more than the average retired persons?

And who would blame them, I would too!

But this stay at home rule must be hurting as no hobbies, never cooking much, (yet Uber eats etc are doing a roaring boom at present)
Hopefully some different set of life skills are learnt.
Adaption is one of them.
Keeping positive and not feeling sorry for oneself is another.
Being thankful not being ill is another.

My elder cousin (like a big brother to me) is in hospital, a week ago went in for emergency operation for bowel cancer, he is fit (ex bantam weight boxer) trim, and grows his own veges.
The operation was stuffed up, complication occurred, went back in on Friday for another op, with a chance he may not make it.
He is still in intensive with tube down his throat.
He has 4 adult kids and grandchildren that can’t visit him due to the c-virus risk.
Only his wife and 2 of his adult kids can visit one at a time, a day apart.
His other 2 adult kids not allowed because they work in the community.

What a time to have an emergency illness.
So I say, whether we have much living space or not, is more space and contact with people, than restricted to a hospital bed.

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John, my mum used to say when I felt loopy with the kids endless energectic antics, “better they wear out their shoes and not bed sheets”

Was thinking about keeping them amused outdoors, as you live in a great climate area, I saw some were doing the backyard camping scenario, tents and all.
That would be a cool thing to do. And have outdoor picnics.
As I live in a area where it rains practically all 52 weeks per annum 😏
I used to, in winter, during school holidays, set up tent indoors, with beach towels out, deck chairs, and the kids loooooved it!

Imagination play is always key.

When they were even younger, bob cardboard boxes made into cubby houses with a door and window.

I’m getting all nostalgic now. Miss them as little kids.
Where the time has gone?

BTW.... how’s your knee going?

In case anyone hasn't picked up on this logic, Social Distancing is an effective way of limiting contagious disease. I have no sympathy for dimwits who, by their ignorance or contempt, endanger the rest of us. And just for those who think the situation is not that serious, I suggest you Google the mathematical models for Covid19's effect without restrictions. The numbers are staggering. The health system would collapse, and the whingers would be demanding something was done about it, as they watched friends and loved ones die. No society would be able to maintain order.