Dis Old Fogies Clubhouse – Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other. Makes No Difference!

[PrincessInOz]

Son & DIL's "1 to 2 years" has turned into permanent residency, but I think (hope!) they'll come back to the US in the next several years. We have a fair amount of their stuff stored in our basement!

Oh! I didn't realise they decided to stay in NZ. They must really like it there.

 

[PrincessInOz]

We're advised to stay home except for essential supply runs or to receive medical assistance. Schools are closed and the children are using remote learning to go to school. They're using school buses to deliver free meals to the children. No gatherings of 50 or more people. Restaurants are take out, drive thru, or delivery only. Grocery stores are closed for restocking at night and the first hour is for seniors and those in the other high risk categories only. Several cities have implemented a curfew from 11 p until 6 a. Only essential personnel are allowed to travel during that time.

Stay safe, my friends!

We haven't gotten to the curfew......yet. But the rest of it....sounds the same as what we will be asked to do.

 

[PrincessInOz]

I'm a little sad that I didn't get to go (only one day left), cause the process seemed interesting, but the last time I was called, I was so busy with out of town guests (different folks all summer) that I didn't want to sit for several days on a trial. I've got nothing going on right now, even before this "social distancing". I'm just cooking up a storm, and like you Yo-Yo, staying home every day it's much different than my regular life.

Enjoy the cooking.

Shame about the jury duty.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Hi! Glad to see you here, PIO, and I will be reading to catch up with folks. We are a resort town, not many full time residents, and it’s quiet. Schools are closed, that means no senior swim, which I really like. Today I weeded an area of our garden.

Nice to see you too! I noted, with regret, that you would have been here last week.

It worked out for the best.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Hi all!

We survived the WBPC cruise and made it home on Thursday evening.

Of course with my terrible immune system I broght home a cold/flu, but no fever just stuffy head, headache and achy joints yesterday and today. Our grandson has to stay with his Mom for two weeks to be safe. Our son is doing our grocery runs. All is well under the circumstances.

I hope you're okay!!!!!

 

[RachelTori]

Oh! I didn't realise they decided to stay in NZ. They must really like it there.

They love NZ! I think my son would happily live there forever. I'm counting on DIL to miss her family and the US so much that they make the decision to come back! (DS has told me when his wife wants to return, they will!!)


Stay safe, everyone!

 

[PrincessInOz]

They love NZ! I think my son would happily live there forever. I'm counting on DIL to miss her family and the US so much that they make the decision to come back! (DS has told me when his wife wants to return, they will!!)


Stay safe, everyone!

From someone that lives in this part of the world, all I can say is....the lifestyle is awesome here. I know a few American people that are happily living in Oz. Family and US shopping are about the only things that could pull people back.

On the plus side.....I am hoping that you and DH will come visit regularly!!! (Assuming we go back to some degree of normalcy).

 

[RachelTori]

From someone that lives in this part of the world, all I can say is....the lifestyle is awesome here. I know a few American people that are happily living in Oz. Family and US shopping are about the only things that could pull people back.

On the plus side.....I am hoping that you and DH will come visit regularly!!! (Assuming we go back to some degree of normalcy).

I hear you! From the few days we spent with you in 2017, it was quite apparent what an awesome lifestyle you all have down under! Yes, we were (and are) jealous!

Yes, we would love to visit as often as possible! It's that LONG flight that's the concern!

 

[bobbiwoz]

As Pio already knows, our April 9-May 3 New Zealand/Australia trip has been canceled. We had an Auckland to Sydney 11-night Celebrity Cruise which was scheduled to stop in Melbourne AU where we had planned to spend the day together.

We were also going to fly Sydney to Wellington NZ and do a South Island road trip with son and DIL.

We canceled the trip right before the cruise lines announced they were canceling all cruises (until at least June) and NZ closed its borders.

It has been a nightmare trying to get refunds for all our flights and the cruise. That’s how I’ve been spending my days in isolation!

Youngest DD and her husband both work at WDW so they’re both biding their time, hoping the parks can reopen soon.

I hope you all stay safe and well. I think we all knew something like this pandemic was a very real possibility in our lifetime, yet I am stunned that it’s really here now!

Oh my, and we missed seeing PIO in March. I hope these meets happen in the future.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi all!

We survived the WBPC cruise and made it home on Thursday evening.

Of course with my terrible immune system I broght home a cold/flu, but no fever just stuffy head, headache and achy joints yesterday and today. Our grandson has to stay with his Mom for two weeks to be safe. Our son is doing our grocery runs. All is well under the circumstances.

I hope you feel better soon!!

Today is a grandson’s 8th birthday. They’re in Houston TX, and we will do FaceTime. We will visit when it’s safe.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Today is a grandson’s 8th birthday. They’re in Houston TX, and we will do FaceTime. We will visit when it’s safe.

It's a brave new world we live in. HB to your grandson.

 

[bobbiwoz]

It's a brave new world we live in. HB to your grandson.

I will surely tell him. We will be calling him within the hour!
Best wishes!

 

[franandaj]

I just saw where there are approximately 30 cruise ships still at sea, trying to figure out where they'll be allowed to dock.

The Entertainment Reporter for my morning news station went on a cruise to Antarctica about 2-3 weeks ago. Evidently the reason Antarctica is the only continent with out the virus is that they have a strict policy regarding people who can visit. One needs to pass all kinds of tests to get there. So this ship they are on everyone is healthy, but they still won't let them port.

They keep doing live shots with the poor reporter who has been 2 extra weeks on this trip.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Going on a cruise to Antarctica is something I would like to do, in better times.

I know I never would have thought to bring meds for such a longer period of time. I hope the people on that ship have what they need.

Interesting!

 

[franandaj]

I know I never would have thought to bring meds for such a longer period of time. I hope the people on that ship have what they need.

I never thought of that! When I got delayed a day on my way home from WDW I actually ended up having enough extra meds, and now I pack a full two weeks on a 10 day trip. But weeks? Something serious to consider!

 

[kimmar067]

.....I AM an old fogie....it's official.....

 

[kimmar067]

I hear you! From the few days we spent with you in 2017, it was quite apparent what an awesome lifestyle you all have down under! Yes, we were (and are) jealous!.....

........I wonder how Laura and Marco are doing....

 

[kimmar067]

.....I AM an old fogie....it's official.....

...no one is even MILDLY curious....

 

[kimmar067]

...no one is even MILDLY curious....

....hmmmm....NO TAKERS???

 

[kimmar067]

The Entertainment Reporter for my morning news station went on a cruise to Antarctica about 2-3 weeks ago. Evidently the reason Antarctica is the only continent with out the virus is that they have a strict policy regarding people who can visit. One needs to pass all kinds of tests to get there. So this ship they are on everyone is healthy, but they still won't let them port.

They keep doing live shots with the poor reporter who has been 2 extra weeks on this trip.

....Alison, I guess that your countdown thingie is moot point?