Covid and Work, Covid Advice and General Chat

[Mrs T 123]

@Robinredbreast Hope all turns out ok for your and your family. Take care.

 

[Robinredbreast]

I bought some wool to knit myself a jumper several years ago, still not got around to it, I could send it over if you get bored...

I'm not that bored lol

 

[Robinredbreast]

I wouldn't even know where to start with knitting! Think I made a squirrel at Primary School once and it ended up looking like a skunk!!

In lockdown/time at home I have however attempted DDIY (don't do it yourself) Too much time on my hands as started noticing cracks around windows, doors and walls but I am like a bull in a china shop and me doing DIY is like something out of The Keystone Cops or Laurel and Hardy! I always end up stepping in/on something and if you ever watch the Norman Wisdom, Bruce Forsyth London Palladium decorating sketch that is me to a tee!!

Oh my goodness I remember that sketch, so funny, a bit like Eric Sykes and Tommy Cooper in The Plank. brilliant. I'm watching the old classic films, The Belles of St Trinian's was in BBC 2 this afternoon and continues all week
I have two rolls of paper I bought at the end of summer, to redecorate my feature wall in the lounge, so that is on my list as well. I do most of the DIY, but I steer clear of Gas and Electric, as I learnt my lesson years ago

 

[Robinredbreast]

This afternoon I had a message from our school messenger group, reminding us that the school is closed on Friday 11th for Parent Consultation day. That means I won't go back until next Monday now, the 14th.

 

[Robinredbreast]

Teddy pinned and ready to be sewn. Face to do and I have started to knit the jacket.

 

[Robinredbreast]

@Robinredbreast Hope all turns out ok for your and your family. Take care.

Thank you very much

 

[JRT]

My Uncle looked for a suspected gas leak with a match. Fortunately he didnt find it

 

[Robinredbreast]

My Uncle looked for a suspected gas leak with a match. Fortunately he didnt find it

 

[Robinredbreast]

As the weather is lovely and sunny today I went into my back garden to tidy it up ( leaves again) my neighbour came out and we talked over the fence and 4 out of 5 of them in the household are isolating because they have Covid 19, I then told him about me self isolating. He was not his happy go lucky self and looked very tired, he said it hit him and his wife the worse. It's creeping ever nearer......................

 

[Tannith]

https://diabetes.medicinematters.co...utm_campaign=zapier&utm_content=RSS&utm_term=
Metformin may protect women from covid death

 

[Robinredbreast]

Another school message just came through, the school will be closing on Thursday 17th at 12.30 pm, but I heard it briefly on the news last night. So only 3 1/2 days left for me.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-55239588

 

[Robinredbreast]

Another school message just came through, the school will be closing on Thursday 17th at 12.30 pm, but I heard it briefly on the news last night. So only 3 1/2 days left for me.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-55239588

This afternoon I talked to my Escort team leader ( she rang to ask how i was) and she had me down to return to work on Wednesday the 16th. Because the NHS app states it just hours away from self isolation finish, I rang 119 and the advisor didn't understand why the two are different, as far as he knows It's the self isolating letter I must follow. OMG, I am getting fed up with it now, I was eager to get back to seeing the children on Monday, but I will have to wait even longer now Feeling a bit stir crazy at the moment.

 

[Robinredbreast]

I finished my bear ;

WISHING YOU ALL A BEARY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND A SAFE 2021

 

[Tannith]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54832563
A study in Nature of more than 2,200 intensive care patients has identified specific genes that may hold the answer.
Genetic reasons for severe covid

 

[Max68]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54832563
A study in Nature of more than 2,200 intensive care patients has identified specific genes that may hold the answer.
Genetic reasons for severe covid

I'm fairly sure genetics play a massive part in most illnesses but this is certainly interesting. Why do some smokers get lung cancer but some don't? Why do some drinkers suffer liver problems but some don't? Why do some young people get illnesses that only usually affect the older? The list is endless and genetics must play a massive part, like they do with height, eye colour and all the other traits we pick up from our parents!

 

[Robinredbreast]

I'm fairly sure genetics play a massive part in most illnesses but this is certainly interesting. Why do some smokers get lung cancer but some don't? Why do some drinkers suffer liver problems but some don't? Why do some young people get illnesses that only usually affect the older? The list is endless and genetics must play a massive part, like they do with height, eye colour and all the other traits we pick up from our parents!

I found this link interesting, especially 'Super spreaders or Super unlucky ' https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/newsroom/news/2020/08/household-covid19.php

 

[Max68]

I found this link interesting, especially 'Super spreaders or Super unlucky ' https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/newsroom/news/2020/08/household-covid19.php

Very interesting indeed. It really is a lottery isn't it which is why it's so unpredictable. Off topic slightly but I watched a film the other night called "Dark Waters". True story about a company in the US who was "allegedly" dumping chemicals in the water that was supplying the town. An unusually high percentage of residents were found to be suffering certain diseases due to the contamination but a lot of people were fine and yet they all drank the same water. Genetics??

 

[Robinredbreast]

Very interesting indeed. It really is a lottery isn't it which is why it's so unpredictable. Off topic slightly but I watched a film the other night called "Dark Waters". True story about a company in the US who was "allegedly" dumping chemicals in the water that was supplying the town. An unusually high percentage of residents were found to be suffering certain diseases due to the contamination but a lot of people were fine and yet they all drank the same water. Genetics??

Was that the case in the Erin Brockovich film, yes, genetics can play a big part in our lives.

 

[Max68]

Was that the case in the Erin Brockovich film, yes, genetics can play a big part in our lives.

Very similar story. Good film actually, stars Mark Ruffolo. Not a Christmas film mind, but interesting all the same.

 

[Robinredbreast]

Very similar story. Good film actually, stars Mark Ruffolo. Not a Christmas film mind, but interesting all the same.

Thanks I will look out for the film, it sounds very interesting.