Tag Archives: self-isolation

In the time of the virus: lockdown mark 2

Posted on November 2, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Here we go again! Unsurprisingly to those of us who follow the scientists who know a thing or two (and especially those of us who watch helplessly as the government fails to follow the evidence), another lockdown is coming our … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: making the most of self isolation

Posted on October 29, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

I’m thinking maybe we should make this week of self-isolation a regular thing: as a tool for getting through the ancient jobs list, it seems to be unbeatable. Of course, the way things are going it may become a regular … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: back in self isolation again

Posted on October 27, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

 Just at the point when I’d at last recovered from whatever it was, we got a phone call from a family member. He and his partner both felt unwell on Tuesday and got tested – both tested positive. Fortunately neither … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: a day of reckoning, and a (virtual) coffee trip

Posted on July 19, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Sorry, this is a rather long post.  Console yourself with the thought that I may not post again for a few days. Sunday.  Tomorrow I’m due to have the overdue eye surgery.  Usually I’m someone who hopes for the best … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: Friday again

Posted on July 17, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Not content with one major crisis (coronavirus), I already have an eye on the next crisis looming closer every day.  While one part of me can’t seriously believe that the government will drag us headlong into such a major act … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: filling the bin

Posted on July 16, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

On alternate Fridays the local council empties the green bin – that’s the one for garden waste.  They take it away and make compost with it.  I use my green bin for things I can’t make compost with at home … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: an ordinary day

Posted on July 14, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

A quick post today, as I’ve been busy all day and didn’t get anything written along the way. Today was an ordinary day, which is to say that as we’re still self-isolating we must of necessity keep ourselves to ourselves. … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: week 2 of self-isolation – am I in a time warp?

Posted on July 13, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Here we are at the start of our second week of self-isolation, and I’m feeling like I’ve inadvertently entered a personal time warp and am back in 2016.  There were some really good bits to 2016 (our trip to Denmark, … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: Sunday’s (virtual) trip – Fanø

Posted on July 12, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

We were really looking forward to revisiting our 2016 trip to Denmark,  It was such a wonderful experience.  We spent a few days with our friends at their home, then travelled together to the holiday home they’d rented on Fanø … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: Saturday again

Posted on July 11, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another week gone by, and we’re almost at the end of our first week self-isolating.  Lots done this week, and lots more to do next week.  Then I imagine I may be out of action for a day or two … Continue reading →

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