[MyBrainIsBroken]

I'm working from home. I continue to run. I've been doing some house cleaning and maintenance. And as Spring approaches I've been thinking about getting out my camera, going to the parks, and taking some photos. That's kind of a solitary thing and I will probably find that it's easier now to get landscape photos without any people in them.

[OldPilot]

And as Spring approaches

Doesnt spring start today???

[MyBrainIsBroken]

I've heard that rumor but Spring doesn't seem to have reached western NY. Soon, I hope. 

[Milly]

We have been in lock down for 10 days. We've done a lot of gardening and tidying outside since we have nice weather and can sit outside. We've done sorting in the house and much needed in depth cleaning like windows.

I also work from home in part, but I've had time to play some games with my kids. We play outdoors because of the good weather. My D and I have been teaching S how to cook and he's been our chef these nights. Both my kids have been baking like mad and trying new recipes.

My D went for a run this morning but that might be banned any day. I think my kids will exercise in the garden together on yoga mats.

I think it's a good time for getting creative regarding our homes and gardens. Doing those little repairs we put off, painting patches or whole rooms, resorting cupboards and washing the big stuff like blankets. That's what we've been doing.

[Nerissa]

My D has been to buy sourdough starter. We can’t find flour although I do have some strong bread flour  that should have been used by mid 2018.  I’m thinking it will be ok.

I’m reading Hilary Mantels marvellous new book - the third in the Thomas Cromwell trilogy.  It’s very very thick.  Now Henry 8th would make our mlc spouses look fairly tame...

[in it]

Sounds like everyone is doing good with this "social distancing".

 The college I'm attending is closed until April 6th.

Trees have buds, daffodils are up.

Spring cleaning and decorating, sunflower place mats for the table to brighten things up, blankets on furniture have been replaced with lighter brighter ones, crafting bunnies out of baby socks, started spinach and tomato seeds ( they have sprouted) planting some lettuce seeds next,  made strawberry jam for the first time today, baking banana oatmeal bread,  making tuna noodle casserole for dinner, staying in touch with friends and family. Probably clean out the car, the little dog needs a bath.

I start what I call a rolling list. I sit and write down everything I want to accomplish and cross things off when they are done.If there's something I don't get done today it rolls over to the next day.

[OldPilot]

I've heard that rumor but Spring doesn't seem to have reached western NY. Soon, I hope. 

Your using the ground hog method, looking outside and forecasting the arrival of spring.

I hope it arrives for you soon too.

[Standing Strong]

I want to run in the room (where W is) and say..... "It's got me [clutching chesk]..... it's got me!!!! Thhheeeee Corona........... [ugghhhh] it's got me......."

and hold up a Corona beer bottle.

 

Too bad I don't drink.

Sounds like GAL to me..... 

-SS

[in it]

You gotta laugh SS. It's sooo important, It boosts your immune system. I watched a really funny stand up DVD. It's not for everyone. Carlos Mencia " Not for the easily offended"
Pretty raw, but he is so funny.

Had a guy send me a photo this morning he had to borrow a friends truck. The photo was a roll of toilet paper with "THANK YOU!" written on it and he left it on the guys dashboard.

Sharing funny meme's between friends (maybe even ones you haven't contacted in a while) might be  a great way to reestablish contact.

[OffRoad]

Had a guy send me a photo this morning he had to borrow a friends truck. The photo was a roll of toilet paper with "THANK YOU!" written on it and he left it on the guys dashboard.

That is SO AWESOME! 

If it would stop raining, I'm going to work in the yard because I get an extra hour to my day since I get to work from home. I managed to find part of the spare room (it's held things from my mother's house for nearly a year), decided I like the 5D diamond painting of keychains (that I will use for geocaching) because they sparkle, am replacing the battery in my old Sansa Clip player (because a phone is too big and I like a tiny clip for my music when I exercise), sorted and gave away a lot of CDs and VHS tapes, crocheted a baby blanket, and have honed my Amazon fresh skills (did you now that when I had a package of toilet paper in my basket, I had no delivery times available, but when I removed it, suddenly they could deliver!)

I have also cleaned my workbench and organized my power tools. And discovered that the outlet that runs the small roll up garage door is only on when the garage light switch is on (who knew? Not me.) My kitchen, on the other hand, looks like a tornado went through it. I haven't quite figured out why I haven't manage to put away those three cans of chicken and star soup, when there is plenty of room on the shelf, for example. I don't usually leave my kitchen like that. Very odd. Something for tomorrow, I suppose.

Be well, everyone.