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wanderinglynn @AlizaApp @BookNAround @ImperfectCJ @Littlewolf1 @Lizpixie @melissajayne @MittenGirlPeach @MsRadioSilence @Scochrane26 @tdrosebud @TheKidUpstairs 3y

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Less than 2 weeks until opening day!

Many of us have sent our packages and some have already received one. And I need to check in on those I don‘t have marked as sent on my spreadsheet.

If you‘re tagged in the comments, please let me know the status of shipping your box.

If you‘re not tagged, I already have you marked as sent! 🖤🎃

ImperfectCJ I just sent you an email. UPS lost the package. 🙄 I've filed a claim, and they're supposed to be investigating the box's location. Trying to decide if I should reorder everything right away or wait a few days to see if they can find the package. 3y

TheKidUpstairs Mine will be going out by mid-week! I planned to ship it last week, but came down with the flu and didn't want to infect my local postal workers! 3y

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MsRadioSilence Mine will be going out before Wednesday! I have everything together, just need to send it out. :) 3y

wanderinglynn @ImperfectCJ oh no! How frustrating! I just saw your email & replied. Let me know if you need anything from me. 3y

wanderinglynn @TheKidUpstairs And I‘m sure your postal folks appreciated that! Thanks for letting me know. 🙌🏻🖤🎃 3y

wanderinglynn @MsRadioSilence thank you! 🙌🏻🖤🎃 3y

tdrosebud Mine is going out in the next couple of days 3y

wanderinglynn @tdrosebud thank you! 🙌🏻🖤🎃 3y

AlizaApp @wanderinglynn mine will likely ship tomorrow! 3y

wanderinglynn @AlizaApp thank you! 🙌🏻🖤🎃 3y

ImperfectCJ @wanderinglynn Thanks! I think the claim is finally in the works, and I'll set up to re-send each thing directly to my match rather than have everything come to me and then wrap/repackage things all fancy. It'll be several packages, but I think this gives the best chance of the swap arriving by opening day. 3y

Deblovestoread I picked mine up at the post office today but don‘t know who to tag to let them know it arrived. 3y

BookNAround Mine is going out tomorrow. 😁 3y

wanderinglynn @Deblovestoread no worries! As long as I know, it‘s all good. 🙌🏻🎃🖤 3y

wanderinglynn @BookNAround yay! Thank you! 🙌🏻🖤🎃 3y

Littlewolf1 Being mailed priority tomorrow 3y

wanderinglynn @Littlewolf1 yay! 🙌🏻🖤🎃 3y

melissajayne I‘m shipping it out tomorrow 3y

wanderinglynn @melissajayne thank you! 🙌🏻🖤🎃 3y

wanderinglynn @lizpixie @MittenGirlPeach @scochrane26 - I have not yet heard from you or I missed your post. Can you confirm whether you've mailed your package to your match? Or an ETA on mailing? 3y

MittenGirlPeach Mine is shipping today! I was waiting on one final item; I thought I‘d have to ship without it but it‘s finally here. Apologies for not answering sooner. 3y

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Weekly Check-in for June 13-21 for those who asked for it! A day or two late because I was in Tokyo over the holiday weekend.

I am sticking to my Future workouts, plus I got a ton of walking in this weekend exploring Tokyo.

How are you doing?

#BFC2022

BethM, mcipher, Bookwormjillk, alisiakae, PageShifter

marleed I‘m so glad you get to be a tourist since Covid prevented this early on! 3y

wanderinglynn @marleed thanks! 😀 3y

mcipher I‘m feeling better but I haven‘t been doing my stuff… time to change that and finish June strong… PT and a walk on the agenda tomorrow!! (And I saw your Japan photos on IG, it looked like so much fun!!) 3y

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wanderinglynn @mcipher glad you‘re feeling better. 👍🏻 It was nice to get away for the weekend. Tokyo was interesting to see but I wouldn‘t go a second time. For a better Japanese experience, I recommend Kyoto. 3y

PageShifter I have done workouts now more frequently and eaten healthier. I am also otherwise found balance in my mind with some things that has been bothering me. And that has made reading pleasurable as well. I wish everything good to everyone 💞 3y

Bookwormjillk Thanks @wanderinglynn I enjoyed your trip photos. I‘m still recovering from covid but am starting to think about going back to the gym. In the meantime it was possibly the most beautiful weekend in the DC area ever and I spent a ton of time outside. 3y

wanderinglynn @PageShifter 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 3y

wanderinglynn @Bookwormjillk glad you‘re feeling well enough to think about the gym. Take it slow & listen to your body. Glad you had a good weekend! 3y

bthegood Lots of workouts on vacation, walks and riding bike, very little reading🙂 3y

wanderinglynn @bthegood 🙌🏻 3y

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Weekly check-in time for those of you who asked for it. 🎉 Checking-in for June 7-13.

I have derailed with food logging. Too much going on right now, so I‘m setting that goal aside because Life Happens. What I am doing well with is work-outs. I am loving this program.

How did you do this last week?

#BFC2022
(These are optional check-ins for additional accountability. If you‘d like to be tagged, let me know!)

BethM, mcipher, Bookwormjillk, alisiakae

PageShifter You can tag me as well. I have read books but it has been a bit warm to walk dog. But I have done gardening at it's really good workout!! 3y

Bookwormjillk Lynn what do you use to food log when you‘re doing it? I‘ve had success using my Fitbit but find it impossible when I‘m on the go or needing to eat out a lot. Me and my kids caught covid last week so my fitness goals are on hold, but I have been reading a lot 🤦‍♀️ 3y

wanderinglynn @pageshifter will do! 3y

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wanderinglynn @Bookwormjillk I was low-tech food logging. Just a notebook & pen. So I wasn‘t tracking calories, just what the food was, the time I was eating, the location, & my mood before and after. 3y

BethM @Bookwormjillk feel better! I did ok this week. Better in the front half than the back half. But knowing this was coming helped my accountability. 3y

Roary47 I was able to do yoga everyday but one and have lost 4 lbs! I have done okay on taking care of my face I missed the weekend. 3y

mcipher Got COVID so my farthest walks have been bed to couch this week. But I‘m starting to feel better and even though I didn‘t get many steps, I did a lot of nice restorative yoga! 3y

rockpools I‘ve been a bit lax over the last few months, but actually hit the reset button this last week. Got to an 8am yoga class before work this morning - am committed to trying it for at least 3 weeks. Have also been in touch with my pre-pandemic circuits trainer about joining one of her groups, which might not happen immediately (need to clear work stuff out of the diary first!) but will definitely happen! 3y

wanderinglynn @BethM 🙌🏻 accountability really does help! (edited) 3y

wanderinglynn @mcipher oh no! I hope you feel better soon. And yay for yoga! 🙌🏻 3y

wanderinglynn @rockpools 🙌🏻 awesome! 3y

wanderinglynn @Roary47 fantastic! 🙌🏻 3y

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It‘s time for the weekly check-in! Checking-in for June 1-6.

I did okay logging food last week but got derailed over the weekend. I struggle on weekends because I don‘t have a routine. I‘m trying to get back on track this week.

How did you do this last week?

#BFC2022
(These are optional check-ins for additional accountability. If you‘d like to be tagged, let me know!)

BethM, mcipher, Bookwormjillk, alisiakae

Read4life Please add me to this tag list, @wanderinglynn Last week I hit my meditation and move/exercise goals but fell short getting 7+ hours of sleep nightly. 3y

KathyWheeler The sleep one is difficult for me too. Meditation helps, but I still wake up after a few hours. 3y

Bookwormjillk I hit my exercise goals, didn‘t do so well with the sunblock 😕 @wanderinglynn weekends are hard for me too. It‘s so much easier when I have to pack my food for work. (edited) 3y

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wanderinglynn @Read4life will do! 🙌🏻 great progress! 3y

wanderinglynn @KathyWheeler have you been to a sleep clinic? If you‘re waking up, you may want to eliminate medical reasons like sleep apnea. 3y

wanderinglynn @Bookwormjillk yes! Week days when I have a routine & schedule are easier. Great work on your exercise goals! 🙌🏻 3y

KathyWheeler @wanderinglynn I may have to think about it. I‘ve never considered it for me because my husband has it and he snores like crazy. They didn‘t even need to study him all night to know it! So much better since he got the CPAP. He says I don‘t snore. 3y

thereadingpal I hit my language studying goals but fell short on the sleep (i know why, because of the medication I'm taking because of what happened to my leg) and exercises 3y

PageShifter Well I just posted my goals, haha. But I have been reading and read some good books already. But again I ended up reading a chunkster in English so I feel myself so slow again xD I had a lovely nightwalk on day before yesterday but to be honest I have to walk more. And do my exercises every day. 3y

wanderinglynn @KathyWheeler as I understand it, snoring is only one possible symptom. And there could be other reasons. Doesn‘t hurt to check. 3y

wanderinglynn @thereadingpal 🙌🏻 way to go! Life happens so just keep making progress. 3y

wanderinglynn @PageShifter this is an optional check-in for those who want weekly accountability. You don‘t have to post again until the end of the month unless you want to be included on this weekly check-in. 😀 3y

PageShifter Yeah I just wanted to do a tiny check-in here, but posted only my goals for the month 😄 3y

wanderinglynn @PageShifter 🙌🏻 3y

BethM I was on vacation last week. But I‘ve meditated twice this week knowing I‘d have a check in! 3y

KathyWheeler @wanderinglynn You‘re right. It won‘t hurt. I‘ll bring it up at my next doctor‘s appointment. 3y

wanderinglynn @BethM 🙌🏻 and Yay for vacations! I hope you had a great time! 3y

wanderinglynn @KathyWheeler quality sleep is important 💙 3y

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TK-421

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Here‘s my #BFC2022 March accomplishments & April goals. I exceeded my reading goal, except that I only read library books, nothing from my own shelves! I‘ll do better in April. I‘m tweaking my fitness goal because although I walked twice a week, I didn‘t bike at all. New goal: walk 2x/wk & exercise 2x/wk. April is a #CampNanowrimo month so I‘m aiming at editing 20k words.

wanderinglynn Great goals! 🙌🏻 4y

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TK-421

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I met my #BFC2022 reading goal for February (with the exception that I didn‘t read any books from my own shelves). I still only walked twice a week but I‘m OK with that. Unfortunately, I didn‘t do any biking and very little revision on my #Nanowrimo novel. I‘m going to try again in March with a more modest word count goal for the revision and do my best to actually read some of my own books instead of just library books and get biking!

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 Keep making great progress! 4y

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TK-421

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Late post for my #BFC2022 January stats and February goals. I exceeded my Jan reading goal, except I only read library books, nothing from my shelves. I was only able to walk twice a week but I did get on the stationary bike a few times. In February, I‘m trying to do more biking to get some exercise on days when I don‘t walk. I haven‘t been successful so far, but I‘ll keep trying to get exercise 4 days/week! Overall, I‘m happy with Jan‘s progress.

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StayCurious @readingwino @rjsthumbelina @SamAnne @Sarahreadstoomuch @Scochrane26 @SeaToSkyes @sharread @Skygoddess1 @slategreyskies @TheDaysGoBy @TheNerdyProfessor @TheQuietQuill @TheSpineView @triplem80 @wanderinglynn @Weisubei 5y

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I am tagging the Littens who I either missed your update or haven‘t heard from you. Please either comment below or email me to let me know the status of shipping your box to your match. 📦📫

If I missed your update, I apologize. Please either retag me in your original post or comment below.

My email: lynn@wanderinglynn.com

*** If you are tagged, please do not comment so I don‘t miss an update. *** 🚫

wanderinglynn @AbigailJaneBlog @AFrostCauseReads @alexus_sb @AlizaApp @BookBosomed1 @booksellerofyourdiscontent @Charityann @CindyMyLifeIsLit @Gaylagal2 @HotMessJess @Hufflepuffle @kamoorephoto @KatieDid927 @KaylaD @LapReader @Lauranahe @LeslieO @Littlewolf1 @Magpiegem @MatchlessMarie @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @Mommamanzi @MsRadioSilence @phantomx @Read-y_Picker @rsteve388 @SamAnne @shortsarahrose @sprainedbrain @Tattooedteacher @tdrosebud @The.Great.Catsby 4y

rsteve388 My box is going out this weekend! 4y

wanderinglynn @TheBookHippie @Twainy @wen4blu 4y

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wanderinglynn Thank you @rsteve388 🎃🧡 4y

sprainedbrain Mine will go out by Friday. Just received the last Etsy item today. 4y

wanderinglynn @sprainedbrain thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

MsRadioSilence I‘ll be shipping mine out friday! I just got the books yesterday, and i had class all today and tomorrow. 4y

wanderinglynn @MsRadioSilence thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

kamoorephoto I think I‘m going to close my box up and depending on how I feel tomorrow vs the weekend, will send out then. I have to go to hospital on Friday for a procedure under general anesthesia so…ugh. But it‘s basically good to go 😽 4y

Twainy Ordering from Amazon as I‘m shipping to a state I had MAJOR USPS delay issues with last year. 4y

AFrostCauseReads I‘ll be sending mine out either on or before Friday! 4y

Mommamanzi I emailed you yesterday, my package has been sent out and will be there by Friday. 4y

CindyMyLifeIsLit Sorry I missed the check-in! I‘m going to send mine out by the beginning of next week. I‘m waiting on one last item but it‘s supposed to be here by this weekend. I always ship the 2-day Priority shipping, also. 4y

TheBookHippie I got it out there whatever day we talked on here 😅 sorry- I‘m on vacation!!! 4y

BookBosomed1 My last things came today. Sending this week! 4y

AlizaApp Wanting for last item, hoping to ship on Friday! 4y

LapReader Mine will be in the post tomorrow. Sorry. Just out of lockdown. 4y

shortsarahrose Sending it out tomorrow after work! 4y

KatieDid927 I have one item I‘m still waiting on in the mail that‘s a little behind, but it‘s close. I‘m going to send the box out via priority by Monday latest, with that last item or not. 4y

wen4blu Shipping this weekend, priority mail. 4y

wanderinglynn Thank you @kamoorephoto 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn @Twainy thank you 🎃🧡 4y

wanderinglynn @AFrostCauseReads thank you! 🎃🧡 4y

wanderinglynn @Mommamanzi thank you! Sorry I missed your update. I have you marked as shipped now. 🎃🧡 4y

wanderinglynn @CindyMyLifeIsLit thank you 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn @TheBookHippie awesome! I have you marked as sent now. Sorry I missed it before. 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn @BookBosomed1 thank you 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn @AlizaApp thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn @LapReader glad to hear you‘re out of lockdown. Thanks for the update 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn @shortsarahrose thank you 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn Thank you @KatieDid927 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn @wen4blu thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

Magpiegem Posting by Saturday 🎃😊 and on the UK that‘s plenty of time xx 4y

wanderinglynn @Magpiegem thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

Littlewolf1 Sending out tomorrow 4y

wanderinglynn @Littlewolf1 thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

Hufflepuffle My box is ready to go and I‘m taking it to the post office on my lunch break today. Posting within the UK so should be there in plenty of time 🎃 4y

wisherwishinguponastar I have all my parts and plan to mail it out Saturday! 4y

wanderinglynn @Hufflepuffle thank you! I‘ll mark you as shipped. 🧡🎃 4y

wanderinglynn @booksellerofyourdiscontent thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm I‘m shipping mine out Saturday. 👍 4y

wanderinglynn Thank you @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm 🧡🎃 4y

MatchlessMarie I should be able to send mine today there was a delay with one of the items I was sending. 4y

wanderinglynn @MatchlessMarie awesome! Thank you. 🧡🎃 4y

tdrosebud I think I have everything now and will be hitting the post office on Monday and sending priority. 4y

wanderinglynn @tdrosebud thank you! 🎃🧡 4y

HotMessJess I had everyone in the family get a stomach bug that had us DOWN FOR THE COUNT. Sending stuff out Saturday! 4y

wanderinglynn @HotMessJess oh no! I hope everyone is feeling better! 💚 And thanks for the update. 🧡🎃 4y

HotMessJess @wanderinglynn thanks for the reminder! I forgot how upended everything becomes when you get sick! It‘s been a long time! 4y

The.Great.Catsby Sending mine on Saturday! 4y

wanderinglynn @The.Great.Catsby thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

KaylaD Sending mine out tomorrow!! 4y

wanderinglynn @KaylaD thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

alexus_sb I‘m shipping my out soon! 4y

wanderinglynn Thank you @alexus_sb 🧡🎃 4y

Read-y_Picker @wanderinglynn Trying to make the post office at lunch today. Worst case will be tomorrow morning! 4y

wanderinglynn @Read-y_Picker I got you marked as shipped & received! Thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

CindyMyLifeIsLit @wanderinglynn Received the last item—will ship Thursday, Priority 2-day. 4y

wanderinglynn @CindyMyLifeIsLit thank you! 🧡🎃 4y

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StayCurious

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#TeamReadNosedReindeer I‘m so happy to say that we more than doubled our points this week! I‘m proud of every one of you! Since we‘re at the halfway point of #WinterGames2020 I wanted to check in and see how you‘re enjoying yourselves - let us know any suggestions to improve for next year. I also wanted to remind you that bingo cards, the selfies and ornament hunt are repeatable if you want more points😀- remember to keep having fun and READ!

StayCurious @Heideschrampf @Hestapleton @IndoorDame @Jen_Reads @jenniferw88 @JenReadsAlot @JoeMo @Kati15 @Kdgordon88 @Kimberlone @kimmypete1 @Kshakal @LapReader @LazyOwl @LibrarianRyan @LMJenkins @maich @MaleficentBookDragon @mdm139 @MeganAnn @melissajayne @Melmar @MilesnMelodies @MoonWitch94 @Nazgul93 @NomiReads @OutAndAbout @PandaPanda @PathfinderNicole 5y

StayCurious @ads0123 @Alora @Annie1215 @aperfectmjk @AprilMae @BarkingMadRun @Blackink_WhitePaper @Bookgoil @BookishGirl06 @BookwormAHN @Bookwormjillk @bthegood @Butterfinger @CaitZ @Catsandbooks @Chelsey_5 @Chili @CocoReads @coffeewithbooks @Coueriamb @Crazeedi @Curly_Reader @cwarnier @EclecticBookLover @EH2018 @EliNeedsMoreShelves @fakesteph @FlynnDewey 5y

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CaitZ Could you add more hours to the day and subtract real life demands on my time so I can read more? 🙂🙃 5y

StayCurious @CaitZ yes - I was planning on adding more hours next year 😁 5y

Sarahreadstoomuch It might be fun to have hallmark style bingo cards, but for books 5y

StayCurious @Sarahreadstoomuch did you know you can use any of the bingo cards for books as well? 5y

SeaToSkyes I agree with you @CaitZ !!! 5y

Sarahreadstoomuch @StayCurious I did not! I thought they were just movies!! My work-related reading is done so I‘m about to move to my holiday books... I‘ll keep that in mind! 5y

StayCurious @Sarahreadstoomuch there are also a couple book bingos in the shared drive 5y

Sarahreadstoomuch @StayCurious I‘ll go back and check - I printed out a bunch of movie ones and self care ones. 5y

CocoReads I‘m reading more than I thought I would. I‘m not much of a game player and I do t have much time anyway so what little time I get is reserved for reading. Still, I‘m loving all my holiday reads! 5y

wanderinglynn I liked the small teams. I think it made it a lot more fun (although I‘m guessing more work for y‘all). But my team had a great time last year—we had a lot of interaction both here and on slack. With two large teams, I‘m not getting the interaction that made it so fun last year. 🎄 I like having only one game a week. Much less stress. 5y

StayCurious @wanderinglynn I think if we could find team captains willing to volunteer we would consider going back to smaller teams. I agree my team last year had fun interacting with each other. What do you think @Clwojick? 5y

Clwojick I‘m happy to go back to smaller teams next year if that works better for everyone. I‘d definitely be willing to discuss at a later date. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, and we‘ll always try our best to give the littens what they want 😉 (edited) 5y

sharread I'm having super fun. This is my first time doing it. ☃️🤶🎅❤❤🥰🌲🌲🌲 5y

melissajayne I would like it if books had a holiday tradition point available as well. Some people read A Christmas Carol or How the Grinch Stole Christmas or The Polar Express or whatever book every year. 5y

bthegood Loving it, thank you for doing it⛄ 5y

StayCurious @melissajayne if you post a picture of those books and say you read them every year you can get the tradition points 5y

maich O still need to post reviews and readathon hours. I am having fun for now😍❤ 5y

Bookgoil I‘m enjoying myself immensely! Trying to keep up! 5y

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Curly_Reader

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Not much progress made this month in total for my team #teamslaughter this week I tried my best. Been a crazy month for me, but enjoyed reading a bunch of thrillers in my tbr!
#scaralthon

Clwojick 👏 Way to go!!! Thanks for playing along this past month! It was a pleasure to have you on the team! 👏 5y

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Curly_Reader

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#scarathlon2020 check in I spent the majority of my week sick in bed, which gave me time to binge watch Bly Manor, watch several of my favorite Halloween movies , and finish 4 books. Not too shabby, still waiting for my copy of team book to arrive.
Sorry #teamslaughter for not being active on litsy during this game. I‘ll try better next week!!

Texreader Not too shabby especially since you were sick! I sure hope you‘re feeling better!! 5y

Curly_Reader @Texreader thank you, getting there! 👍🏼 5y

Clwojick 🌟 🎉Way to go! woohoo! Go #TeamSalaughter! 🎉 🌟 Hope you're feeling better! 5y

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Curly_Reader

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Hey team, sorry for the very late check in!
Crazy week, and just starting to calm down as I head back to work tomorrow. I was still able to read and of course watch movies because duh it‘s October! 🍁
And I‘m Married y‘all lol!! 🍷 🥂 ❤️
OKOK I‘m back in the game this week!

Total points=176... hopefully points are correct!
#teamslaughter #scarathlon2020

Clwojick Thanks for the update! Way to go! 5y

Andrew65 Congratulations 🍾🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂🥳 5y

Curly_Reader Thank you @Andrew65 🥰 5y

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Hey Guys! Week one totals are in, and I am super proud of how much both teams have read! The Halloween spirit is real over her on Litsy, and I love it! 🎃 #TeamHarkness is winning by a hair, but I believe in #TeamSlaughter and I know we can crush it this week! I know I‘m going to give it my all! 🖤

Just remember to have fun, enjoy the spooky season and enjoy yourself. The points are just for fun 😜

Clwojick
@Lapreader @Laughterhp @LauraRenae @Liatrek @Linsy @Lizpixie @LoriTP @MatchlessMarie @Moony @Ms.Story @MySharonaK @out-and-about @ozma.of.oz @Patchshank @PathfinderNicole @RainyDayReading @Read4Life @Rissa1 @rsteve388 @Sace @Samanne @sarahreadstoomuch @Scochrane26 @Selena85 @Shadowfat @Squidget @StacyPatrice @TexReader @TheBookDream @The.Great.Catsby @thegreensofa @veritysalter @Yuki_Onna 5y

Clwojick @AlobelThee @Andrew65 @AsYouWish @BarkingMadRun @Bookwormjillk @CaitZ @candc320 @Caroline2 @Charityann @Chrys @CocoReads @coffeewithbooks @curly_reader @ElizaMarie @EH2018 @erank58 @FantasyChick @ferskner @FreeAtLast1137 @GraciousWarriorPrincess @hes7 @hestapleton @inkblotsandcoffeestains @Jari-chan @JenlovesJT47 @jenniferw88 @JenReadsAlot @Jerdencon @Jeshara @kamoorephoto @kay.the.bibliophile @kdgordon88 @kezzlou85 5y

CocoReads It‘s super close for sure! 5y

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AsYouWish Good job everyone!!!!! 5y

DieAReader Great job everyone! 5y

Sarahreadstoomuch Wow! That‘s awesome! Way to go everyone!! 5y

JenReadsAlot Awesome!! 5y

Sace Let's goooooo! 5y

Andrew65 So close!!!! 5y

candc320 Yay!!! Soooo close!! We can do it! 5y

Lizpixie I better start reading more!🤣 5y

kamoorephoto I need to get serious this week!!! 🔪 5y

Charityann So close! 🎃 5y

Curly_Reader Just got married Saturday, it was a hectic beginning of the month. But I‘m allll in now!!! Is it too late to post my points??? 5y

Clwojick @Curly_Reader WHAT!? Congratulations girl! 🎉♥️🥰 You can still post your points for the first week 🖤 5y

Liatrek Go team! 5y

Yuki_Onna @Curly_reader 🎉Congratulations to you! All the best to you and your hubby for your married life together!!! 🎉 💞 5y

Sace @Curly_Reader congrats! 5y

Graciouswarriorlibrarian Congratulations team! 5y

kay.the.bibliophile Wow That's amazing!! Let's go #TeamSlaughter we've got week 2 in the bag!!!
5y

Andrew65 How does a book of short stories count for points. If they are Halloween stories is each short story worth 25 points or is it just the whole book of short stories? 5y

Curly_Reader Yay ok I‘ll post now. And thanks everyone!! @Clwojick 5y

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Saw this on fb. Thought it was a good idea to check in with you littens. By commenting with the corresponding emoji, how's everyone been feeling about reading lately? Personally I'm recovering from a 😔 but currently at a 📕

DaveGreen7777 I also went from a 😔 to a 📕 6y

inthegreensandblues Some days 😔, others 📕. 6y

Gina I am📘 but 📚 6y

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CBee Between 😔 and 📕 6y

MemoirsForMe Glad you‘re doing better and getting back to reading again! 🤗❤️ I was slow at first, but things are picking up. 6y

JamieLou Going from 🎧 to 📕 6y

sprainedbrain 🎧 for sure lately! 6y

Amiable Same 6y

InLibrisVeritas Between 🎧 and 📕 6y

Laughterhp I‘m a 💚 and 📕 6y

SW-T I‘m alternating between 📕 and 💗 6y

Christine Some days 😔...but other days 🎧 and 📕...and every day that I make time to check Litsy is a better day. ❤️ 6y

Megabooks Same as you plus still reading audiobooks too. 6y

BiblioLitten Same! 6y

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Check-in time! | United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region, United States. Dept. of Agriculture

How is everyone today? I‘ve felt like a caged animal today! Very restless, hard to concentrate and internet been very intermittent and crashing all day today. So all in all a very frustrating day.

We‘ve stopped at North Berwick on the East Coast as we head up to Edinburgh. Lovely beach, sea views and old volcanoes like North Berwick Law. Tomorrow we stop at Edinburgh. This weekend missed being able to go and see the sea for real!

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jb72 I miss the beach a lot since moving from Florida. Wonderful pictures! 6y

gradcat Yay! This is so much fun, @Andrew65 ... so sorry that you had to miss your actual trip, and that you‘re feeling a bit pent up. Are you resting at all? You probably could do with a good night‘s sleep—it did wonders for me yesterday! I‘ve not watched any news now in over 24 hours...I‘m hoping things haven‘t gotten too much worse...I suppose I need to check in with CNN and see where we are, alas.... Take really care of yourself, everyone!! ♥️💜❤️ 6y

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EadieB @Andrew65 it was 65 degrees here in Pennsylvania so I was outside reading at my picnic table and the sun sure felt good. The pictures are great. Certainly loving those! (edited) 6y

CocoReads Sorry you‘re having a frustrating time! Today has been ok for me. Hubs went and got groceries and we sanitized them. I‘ve read a bit, and am not attending a virtual baby shower via zoom. Welcome news from my brother in law-starting tomorrow we get issued daily masks when we arrive. 6y

TheBookHippie I‘m with you ..I miss the ocean so much I‘m usually there now. I had a good cry Friday night I miss my students so much. Today I‘m grateful for a good mate, hot breakfast and books. I love these pictures just beautiful. Our numbers doubling daily still ... 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Didn‘t sleep too well last night so that also caused it. Tried to rest today but keep getting emails re school. Not much point checking the news, doesn‘t change anything and makes us feel worse. Good see slightly lower new case in New York. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Pictures bring back memories. Not felt rested enough today to sit in the garden. 6y

Andrew65 @jb72 I love spending time by the sea. 6y

IamIamIam Gorgeous coastline!! Scotland will be there for you when this is all over and thankful for the tourism, I'm sure! I just got back from Target and what a strange experience. I had to wait on line because they're now limiting the number of people in the store. But the weather's gorgeous so the kids have been blowing off steam all afternoon. We've got Wrestlemania part 2 tonight too! 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Thanks. Masks is good, taken a while to get to that! Enjoy your reading. We chose not to do the shops this week, should have enough for another week. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Takes a while to peak, we are hoping peak will be in the next week or so. Very emotional times all round. The pictures help to calm me and relax me. That was needed today. 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Yes queues here to get into supermarkets, one in, one out. Thanks Scotland will, been tougher today than yesterday. 6y

BookishMarginalia Hanging in there. It‘s hard not to worry about the future and just staying in this moment, where right now I‘m okay and we have jobs and provisions and power and water and internet access and health. Been sleeping badly, waking up every couple of hours with 🦠 nightmares. And my attention is scattered, so it mostly goes towards work (I‘m a teacher about to start 3rd wk of distance learning). I haven‘t even Litsyed lately! 😱 6y

eanderson Same with restlessness! Hope things get better. It‘s hard to get anything accomplished when the internet goes down. 6y

CocoReads @Andrew65 we were good on most things but it‘s hard to keep perishables stocked for more than a week. 6y

BookwormM Been missing a few days but still here. Friday was Mum‘s birthday it was tough missing that. Saturday virtual zoom coffee morning with friends that was fun and today reading in the garden in the sunshine. 6y

Birdsong28 Ok today as I sat out in the garden in sunshine.📚📖 6y

Andrew65 @BookishMarginalia We‘re on the third week too, I am a principal of a primary school, ages 3 - 11. Very difficult all round. Hang in there. 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @eanderson Yes major issues with internet today. Taking me 30 minutes to send an email! Hope things improve for you. 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Yes, we‘ll trying to get by with what we‘ve got and relying on long life milk. 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM Sounds like you‘ve had a tough but productive weekend. 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @Birdsong28 That helps, was just going to do that and clouded over. 🙁 6y

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick This looks like a beautiful place to spend a day! Today is OK. The weather is nice so we took the dog on a long walk & ran to the pet shop to get him more food. I've avoided the news today. In a couple hours, I'll be watching Wrestlemania night 2, like @IamIamIam so that's fun! Tomorrow I work - to find business that keeps me employed and hopefully speeds up the return of furloughed colleagues. 6y

TrishB Similar frustrating day, although I wish my internet had been down and then I wouldn‘t have got any emails. I think just chalking this day off to a bad one. And why can‘t people stay away from public places 🤷‍♀️ 6y

Andrew65 @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Good luck with tomorrow. Nice weather does help. 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB On in those intermittent periods I still got plenty of emails. 😫 Also chalking mine off the same way. I know what is wrong with people. Just stay in, what is difficult about that! The rest of us are. 😡 6y

umbrellagirl How long are you there? The villages in the East Neuk of Fife would surely satisfy your need for the sea. 6y

IamIamIam @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Whoo hoo!!! #LetMeIn 💓🤣 6y

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @IamIamIam The Boneyard match was fun. Looking forward to the Firefly Fun House match. Bray doesn't really have bad matches. Hey, you think we'll find our own Drew McIntyre's on this trip through Scotland? 🤣 6y

kezzlou85 Spent a lovely afternoon in the garden with my girls in the beautiful sunshine. 6y

IamIamIam @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Taker was phenomenal last night! AJ, not so much... 😏 LOL, did you watch McIntyre's Chronicle episode last night? Check it out! I like him SOOO much more than I already did! @Andrew65, let's make sure we stop at a gift shop to find a decent claymore! HAHA 6y

DieAReader Having a decent day compared with recent ones. Have spent a lot of time out in the backyard listening to 🎶 with my Kevin. My mom has been baking & cooking up a storm today. She sent over a dish of homemade chocolate chunk muffins & a dish of strawberry rhubarb crumble 🤤 She said dad would bring over some baked beans (her mom‘s recipe) & pork loin after supper. Shows that even she misses Sunday supper at her house! 🥰💖 6y

Andrew65 @umbrellagirl Unfortunately due to lockdown this is only a virtual tour. 6y

BookishMarginalia 💜 we do our best for the kids! 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Sounds great. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Plenty of distilleries all around Scotland, 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom Rhubarb Crumble, my favourite. 😍 6y

Andrew65 @BookishMarginalia 😊👍 6y

tracey38 I did a little cleaning today and some laundry, in between reading. My mind is having a hard time focusing on any one thing. I am now getting anxious because it's Sunday evening and I have to go to work tomorrow. Yesterday was my youngest niece's 2nd birthday and it hurt I couldn't see her. I talked to her on the phone, though she hasn't quite grasped talking on the phone yet. But I also got to talk to my niece who is 5, and my sister. 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 Such hard times for families especially around birthdays. Take care for tomorrow, sending positive thoughts. 🥰 6y

JacqMac Sorry today was frustrating for so many. I grew up on the ocean and now I live near the mountains, but the ocean is my happy place. I‘d love to be able to visit it. I went for groceries today. What normally takes an hour, took two and a half. And it‘s really creepy out there. I‘m all full of anxiety that I can‘t seem to turn off now. But we are set for another week or two. And they had both yeast and tp. Yeast has been hard to find. 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Going for groceries, with preparations before hand, shopping and post shopping procedures is like a quest to climb Mount Everest! 🥵 Agree it is creepy and full of anxiety out there. Ocean my happy place too! (edited) 6y

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @IamIamIam AJ hasn't impressed me in 10 years. I already liked Drew so I'm glad that Chronicle made me like him more. As shallow as it is though, if he shaves, he's likely dead to me. 6y

IamIamIam @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick HAHA, I totally understand!!! I'm so excited to see Rhea Ripley wrestle Charlotte also! We're big on NXT also so that's going to be big! 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I worked until 12, had to stop for milk and bread (with mask and gloves!) came home and we have been painting shutters. I‘m exhausted! Sending love 💙 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Get some quality rest. As I said earlier any shopping is a major exercise. Take care. 🥰 6y

TheSpineView I am doing good. I have been busy with stuff around the house and cooking ever day. Also, I am still able to ride so that helps keeps me going. 6y

ValerieAndBooks I love the ocean!! I‘ve been keeping busy with making face masks, and being occupied in that way has been helpful for me. 6y

Eggs Gorgeous @Andrew65 ❣️ 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 first, the pictures are beautiful, and how much more beautiful it must be in person. What is the arch? Second, I actually had a good day. Our pastor posted a video on FB that I watched, then I stripped the bedclothes, and washed them, the rugs, the dogs bed, and put clean sheets back on bed, with the quilt on top that my mom made, it's very spring-like! 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 and the very best thing today, ANDREW!!!!! Mhz tv has the first season of Montalbano streaming for FREE!!!! Whoohoo!!!! I watched the first 2 episodes, they're like an hr and a half long. The Snack Thief and The Voice of the Violin. I am so happy today. 6y

Crazeedi Omg @Andrew65 I just now checked and 35 episodes are streaming for free!!! And I think I saw Lackberg too, maybe free. And I'm not sure what other mysteries, but I'm in heaven. I may not get much reading done for a couple days! Lol🥰🥰🎉🎉 6y

Andrew65 @TheSpineView sounds very productive 😊 6y

Andrew65 @ValerieAndBooks Better to be occupied, less time for thinking deeply. 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs Love this area of coastline. 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi A whale bone arch on the top of North Berwick Law that dominates the town. Quite the climb. 🥵 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi We won‘t be seeing you on here again. 😂 Seventh heaven. 😍 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Andrew65 just the decontamination steps of getting in and out of your car is exhausting! Then I spray all bags with Lysol and then unload them with gloves on and wipe everything down with a Clorox wipe 😱 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Exactly! 🥵 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 that's funny, and you're probably right, since all 35 episodes are streaming free till end of April, 😍, just finished watching 3rd one, The Shape of Water, except it's his first book, so they have episodes mixed up for real. Still I'm loving it! Have you seen them? And I'm still going to check in of course, i cant miss our trip around Scotland! 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Edinburgh=Kate Atkinson‘s Home!!!! Yayyyy!! This is so much fun, Andrew, thank you!🌻 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Seen bits of them but never watched one all through. Is the tv production any good? 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Yep, and To y McLean and Rebus! Oh and where A,expander McCall Smith‘s 44 Scotland Street series is set. 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 actually they are pretty good! English subtitles and I enjoy listening to the italian words too. They talk very fast! Yes I think it's done well, nothing high tech but beautiful scenery etc 6y

Andrew65 Good to hear, will have to check them out 6y

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How has everyone‘s day been? Some more positive messages in the daily press briefing from Downing Street despite over seven hundred dying in the past 24 hours. The rate of death increase seems to have slowed, as has the rate of confirmed cases. Projections peak in about a week.
First day of our tour of Scotland and arrived at the lovely Berwick upon Tweed on the border, a town that regularly changed hands in the past between Scotland and England.

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TheBookHippie Oh greeeeen I can‘t wait until leaves are back on trees and flowers bloom. I had a good pity party last night grieving the loss of daily interaction with my students. Then I watched opera and colored and calmed. I‘ve not watched news I can‘t take it. Wonderful to hear good news for you guys! 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie News is not good for us and doesn‘t change anything. Green and Summer ahead, hopefully better times around the corner. 6y

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Texreader It‘s been rainy and gloomy, but I got the internet up and running after our router broke 3 days ago. That‘s a great thing so we can work again and “go” to school again. We decided to do grocery delivery now. I hear it‘s better for the grocery store workers because there are fewer folks in the store. We are finding a way to make these new ways work. 6y

tracey38 Doing ok today. Couldn't read last night as bbn I was just too exhausted. But slept in this morning! Took a nice shower, enjoyed some time out in the yard with the dog, now resting with my book I haven't had much time to read this week. Loving the Scotland pictures! 6y

Itchyfeetreader I am doing so much better today. I have found my personal perspective I think. Stay safe and enjoy Berwick. It‘s a beautiful town :-) 6y

Andrew65 Berwick figures in the excellent Kingdom of Shadows, where Isabella was kept in a cage in Berwick Castle for 4 years. Further information on Berwick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berwick-upon-Tweed

Kingdom of Shadows

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Andrew65 @Texreader Can‘t get groceries delivered in U.K. for love or money, every time I look for slots all fully booked up for the next few weeks. 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 I slept longer than normal again last night which shows being drained emotionally. Trying to tuck into books, doing well earlier but keep dozing at the moment when I try to read. Berwick is one of my favourite places and especially walking the ramparts. In England but feels more Scottish than English. 6y

Andrew65 @Itchyfeetreader That‘s good to hear. Can‘t be there but at least the pictures bring back memories and make you feel as though there rather than in your own front room. 6y

CocoReads Rainy and gloomy today but I‘m doing well. Managed a real workout this morning and a zoom call with my fitness pals. The hubs went to do some repairs at oldest daughters house and managed to score 2 tiny bottles of hand sanitizer at the hardware store. Figured out how to make a mask from a bandana and hair ties. Read a book, dusted off the romance novel I wrote a couple years ago for a major edit/re write. Armchair traveling. 6y

kezzlou85 Ooh beautiful pictures. @andrew65 I ended up booking a slot for late April at midnight last night. Only time I could find any available ones 6y

kezzlou85 Oops shared too soon. Been a beautiful weather day so spent time in the garden. Was lovely though now wondering if the dog might have hayfever. 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Wow! Hand sanitizer, that‘s equivalent to the Holy Grail 🙌 We are not worthy! Luckily saw this coming some time back so about 5 weeks ago ordered a couple of masks from Amazon. Impressed that you‘ve written a book. 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Well done on that, I‘m a night owl 🦉 so midnight wouldn‘t be a problem. Which company? 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Still quite cloudy here with odd glimpse of sun, hopefully be seeing sun tomorrow. Makes it feel better even if can‘t go anywhere. 6y

kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thanks. It was with Tesco had no luck with any of the others. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Thanks, will check with them again. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 😫😭😭😭 hoping we all get a reprieve and a gorgeous spring !! Stay safe!!! Do you have supplies you need there? 6y

TheBookHippie @CocoReads I made that same face mask !!! And sanitizer!!!! Wow! 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 😭😭😭groceries here is a game too 6y

CocoReads @Andrew65 it is indeed the holy grail. I have some 80 proof vodka and expired aloe gel to make my own if we get real desperate. But I also have about 40 bars of soap because we all prefer liquid soap but any port in a storm. As for the book-I‘ve always wanted to see if I could actually finish a writing project. I‘ve never been completely happy with it and I don‘t plan on seeking to publish but I‘ve always enjoyed writing for fun. 6y

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I'm loving all that lush greenery! Do I have time to shop in town? Today is a better day, but the zoom call I was excited about was mostly about Covid because none of us have kids or anywhere to go, so there want much else "new" to talk about. ? 6y

CocoReads @thebookhippie mines not perfect, I‘ve got a really small face so it‘s thick and hard to breathe for very long but I‘m going to refine my technique this weekend. 6y

JacqMac Oh, that green looks amazing! Everything here is still covered in snow. And it has been really cold. We are avoiding the news this weekend, too. I managed to lock myself in the bedroom for almost an hour today before anyone came looking for me. Did a little pedicure and listened to some music. If you turn it up loud enough, it‘s almost like you‘re alone. lol 6y

JacqMac @CocoReads I‘m thinking it‘s time to work on some masks this weekend, too. I‘m going to dig through the closets. 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Truly impressive. Luckily we have always had plenty of soap and toilet roll in. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Missing pasta, toilet roll, tinned food, and some random products. However I shop very late as it‘s quiet so so e may have been in earlier. Much fresh meat can be hard to get hold of too. 6y

Andrew65 @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Yes its a leisurely tour, take all the tine you need in the ships. It also has a lovely book shop. Yes discussion beyond Covid 19 hard these days. 🙁 6y

kezzlou85 @Andrew65 good luck, I hope you can get a slot. 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac 😂 Hopefully you had a book when you were locked in the bedroom. 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 I fall asleep often in the day, I start to read and next ccx thing I know my chins on my chest! Hand sand can be made with 90% rubbing alcohol and aloe vera gel. Maybe you can get the ingredients and make? You can even add a drop of essential oils to make it fragranced 6y

JacqMac @Andrew65 I keep my TBR in the bedroom. For emergencies. It was the most alone time I‘ve had in weeks. Heaven. lol 6y

Crazeedi There are lots of ideas for masks on the internet too! Easy non sewing ones. Also you can fold a piece of cotton fabric in half like a rectangle and slide a paper towel between for extra filtering, then fmdo the rubber bands on the ends! 6y

Ms_T Beautiful pictures! I think the change in the weather has made a world of difference today. I‘ve been out for a walk this evening (locally and for about an hour, always keeping a distance from other people) and it‘s really refreshed my mind. I‘m tentatively optimistic that the UK has got a grip on this, judging by today‘s news reports 🤞🏻 6y

Crazeedi I spent today getting some things together to pack a box to send to my daughter since I can't go see her, she's 3 hrs away. Also finished a book and halfway through another one. Love the vies of Scotland so far! I'm imagining myself wandering the streets and listening to the sound of people speaking with my favorite accent in the world! 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi I‘m relying more on soap and water, which is better anyway. Have some hand sanitiser but rationing its use. Sounds an overall productive day. 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T It does possibly show some early shoots, 🤞🤞🤞 Of course would be helped more if everybody followed the regulations in a tighter way. Sun makes all the difference. (edited) 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 yes, I use soap and water constantly, its easier on the skin too! Have a wonderful evening 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 ohhh pasta 😭😭 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Luckily we still have rice and pasta in. But amazed how it‘s all disappeared. 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Yes but even with the kinder aspect my left hand is drying out terribly! Better since I used the hand gel less. (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 people are now hoarding Qtips here 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ no clue why?!! 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie What?!? Take a lot of those to wipe your bum! 😂 6y

Eggs Hey fellow isolates!😷😷😷 it‘s been raining for close to 24 hours here which is fine with me-good for writing, reading, tea-drinking, and paper crafting...it is lush green and gorgeous here. @andrew65 its impossible to get a delivery scheduled here too. Good Day everyone 😘 6y

Andrew65 What‘s this about!?! You can‘t shoot the virus? @TheBookHippie https://twitter.com/bonus_bones/status/1239642775282466816 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs Hopefully the rain will keep people in! 6y

TheBookHippie They believe we are going to civil war soon - because no TP - therefore they need their precious guns 🤯 the orange one followers mostly 😫 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Crazy, saw also legal challenges to shutting gun shops as goes against the constitution. WHAT is wrong with people! 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 no brain cells also cult like mentality 🤯 6y

TheBookHippie @CocoReads I thought so too!!! I used mine this morning needa one less layer!!! 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💙💙💙 6y

GHABI4ROSES I love this tour! Always been interested in that place, as well❣️ 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Will be visiting some great places. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks for the great pictures of the border between England/Scotland. Hopefully, I'll get there someday. I think since a lot of police departments do not want to arrest the law breakers and have been opening the jails and letting the criminals out, then the people feel a need to buy a gun and defend themselves. But the problem is that most of them need firearm training and that is a scary thing. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Very scary, ad is letting people out of jail. I‘m sure you‘ll get to Scotland eventually. So near this year. 😫 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Hopefully, people will be able to get back to work soon. The ones who have antibodies who have had the virus will be able to get back to work. I'm not going anywhere until there is a vaccine available and I'm not in jeopardy of getting this horrible virus. And there is a chance that the virus can roar up again in the fall. So when the stock market gets better and our vacation fund grows, then I'll be able to book my trip again. 6y

eanderson I love these pictures! I little beauty in a gloomy time. Got some bad news lastnight and we are waiting for more information on Monday. Litsy and reading is keeping me sane right now. 6y

Andrew65 @eanderson Sorry to hear this, sending all my love and best wishes. 😘 6y

IamIamIam @CocoReads I saw that same tutorial and found out that if you fold a bandana in 3 parts and tie it on, it's much easier to breathe. 👍 6y

IamIamIam @EadieB I know in my county, they were releasing lots of white collar type criminals just to cut down the potential for contamination in the jail. 6y

EadieB @IamIamIam Hardly a way to stay safe! 6y

CocoReads @IamIamIam thanks, I‘ll give that a try! 6y

IamIamIam Thanks @Andrew65 for the gorgeous photos!! Today was gorgeous here so we all got outside, did a bunch of yardwork, the kids rode their bikes and used sidewalk chalk on our driveway. Then we heard you should have a mask on outside but I'm starting to think the CDC said that because people still aren't taking distancing warnings to heart, especially with the nice weather. Now, Wrestlemania part #1!! Lol 6y

IamIamIam @EadieB They recently reformed the bail laws in NY so it didn't really matter all that much anyway!!! 6y

jb72 Gorgeous photos! It looks like such a lovely place to visit. 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam U.K. government not recommending the use of masks but I did get hold of a couple a few weeks ago. 6y

Andrew65 @jb72 It is and some great coastline, also a place where you can still walk and see the ramparts. 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 I'm about to go to the supermarket looking like an old timey western bandit in my bandana!!! 😂 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Now don‘t hold them up! 😂 6y

gradcat I am late, very late today, I‘m afraid. I just want to tell you, @Andrew65 how much I am enjoying these photos. They‘re really nice, and they are helping to know Scotland‘s geography a bit better. Such a great idea! 👍 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat We‘ll keep thinking of new ideas to keep us entertained, thanks 😂 No worry when you pop in, pop in at any time. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 I don't think comments like this will help us help one another: no brain cells also cult like mentality (In regards to gun supporters). I'm sure there are a lot of people on Litsy that own guns and would not like to be talked about this way. Calling our president “The orange one“ is also a form of poisoning the well and leads to bad feelings. I would love to come here everyday and see the pictures from Scotland but not worth it. 6y

Crazeedi @EadieB @Andrew65 let's just enjoy the photos and let the political comments be gone right?! I'm with you Eadie, it's a time to come together and just cherish our friendships with each other, and thank God that we have the Litsy community to keep us connected. Thank you Andrew for taking the time to share with us! I am a proud gun owner myself, but I'm not going to put anyone down who doesn't think like me! I respect everyone 6y

EadieB @Crazeedi Thanks for your comments. I do agree that this should be a safe place for everyone to come to. 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi @eadieb Politics always leads to difference of opinions, and strongly held beliefs. I try to avoid political discussions for this reason. I‘d agree Crazeedi we want this to be a place where we can support each other, which is what Litsy is renowned for, and the reason for the check in and we do know it has helped people, myself included. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks! Yes I don't want to get into any political discussions anymore as I find it difficult to keep quiet when I get offended. @crazeedi (edited) 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Is that a Roman made bridge? 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Oh my goodness, Scotland is gorgeous! 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Would be a more modern bridge, and Berwick is quite a way north of Hadrian‘s Wall so unlikely to be a Roman Bridge. 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Scotland is gorgeous. 6y

ValerieAndBooks I would love to visit Scotland someday. 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 🥰👍🥰 @EadieB 🧚‍♀️💖🥰❤ 6y

EadieB @Crazeedi @Andrew65 Thanks! (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @ValerieAndBooks Well worth the visit. 6y

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Something a bit different for us today, we‘re all going on Virtual Holiday. Why? 2 reasons
1. We all need a break from all this mess, and what better than a holiday.
2. I should have got in my MUCH. smaller Motorhome and be driving to Scotland tonight. 😢
So I‘ve ordered this super big Motorhome and we‘re going on a Virtual Tour of Scotland for two weeks, get strapped in and enjoy. At check in time I‘ll post some pictures over the next 2 weeks!

Andrew65 Don‘t forget to pack your books. Still tell us how things are going so we can offer help, advice and support as usual, but also each night feel free to tell us about one of your holidays. 6y

Tove_Reads Today I watched a TV show where they were in a restaurant. Not the biggest fan of sci-fi, but that‘s what it is nowadays 🤔😞😳 6y

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IamIamIam I love it!!! Scotland is on my bucket list!! ❤ Doing okay today, even while the virus starts hitting closer to home than I'd like. Chin up! Love to all today! 6y

GHABI4ROSES Oh, how FUN! I recall that this was a scheduled trip time for you! I plan to check back with my page count for the extended ReadAThon 💖 @Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom 6y

Andrew65 Today was another intense day as we organised staffing over the next four weeks as well as ensuring over that four weeks that everyone gets two week break away from school. Wow that was a task and a half. Also organising who would be phoning whom of the 400 children weekly. Two tasks to blow your mind and communicate with staff about them. Hopefully everything sorted now. 6y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Science fiction and history all around us at the moment, not forgetting fantasy of going to the pub for a meal! 🤔 6y

AprilMae Today I am cooking! I'm making lasagna with my mom's homemade spaghetti sauce recipe, so it's time consuming to keep my mind off of stuff! My favorite trip was 3 weeks in Germany when I was in High School! I enjoyed it so much, I came back with orange hair!! (Natural super white blonde hair so the color really stood out lol) 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Yes, far too close and far too real. Confirmed today that the member of staff does have Covid 19. She‘s said pneumonia was a walk in the park in comparison! Vet I‘ll but at home, I‘m hoping she‘s on the journey to recovery. Enjoy Scotland 😊 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Look forward you seeing it and enjoy Scotland. (edited) 6y

Q84 Oh that sounds fun! I'd love to travel to Scotland. Anywhere really but yeah. Let's get going😁 🚐 6y

Andrew65 @AprilMae Love home made Lasagne. And a long process so helps to keep your mind off things. 6y

Andrew65 @AprilMae Always wanted to go to Germany. Sounds idyllic, wonder if I‘d suit orange hair? 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 I‘ve never been to Scotland! I‘m excited! I‘m sure @EadieB will be happy to go along as well, seeing as she also had to put off her trip. Let‘s go! 🧳 🚍 ♥️ 6y

Andrew65 @Q84 Climb aboard! 👍😊 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Great to have you with us! 😊 6y

jb72 Sounds pretty cool 😎 I‘ve never been to Scotland. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 @AprilMae I've been doing a lot of cooking too. We already had my 3 lb meatloaf with mashed potatoes, beef gravy and broccoli all week and tonight I'm making angel hair pasta to go along with the last 2 pieces of meatloaf. I just got meat from the store delivered and next week we are having crockpot beef stew, pork roast with potatoes and carrots.
Looking forward to trip to Scotland as I had to cancel my August trip I had scheduled. 6y

eanderson Count me in!!! Today I went for a run and then watched several episodes of New Girl. I also got some reading in! 6y

Andrew65 @jb72 Great to have you with us for this virtual tour. 👍😊 6y

kezzlou85 Aww great idea. We pushed our holiday to Tenerife back a year today. We weren't meant to go until August and I'm hoping it will be better by then but I'm not sure I'll be happy going far away so soon after. X 6y

Andrew65 @eanderson That sounds like a very productive day and good to have you with us on our trip. 😊👍 6y

Birdsong28 What a wonderful idea. Scotland is beautiful ❤️📚📖 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I love how you are managing to get food delivered! All that cooking sounds idyllic. Great to have you with us on our virtual tour. 😊👍 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @Birdsong28 My favourite place and now we‘ve got our little check in community we needed to do something positive together. First stop tomorrow Berwick Upon Tweed on the Scottish Border. Climb aboard. 😊👍 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 I know I am lucky to get food deliveries and I now have 2 stores to deal with which is great because can get sale items from both of them. I was suppose to get 2 rolls of TP but the girl who filled my order didn't include them. She was texting me the whole time she was shopping and sending me pictures of substitutions and different items. My other store doesn't do that. Amazing what you can do with todays technology. Edinburgh 1st stop? 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 Scotland is on my bucket list, so I'm with you, but never really heard of a virtual trip! How does that work? I guess I'll find out, right? Helped hubby get tiller on the tractor and hes tilling several garden plots today. I wasnt going to plant much, but changed my mind, there may be a need. Sun is shining but cool and windy! 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Yes we‘ll then head up to Edinburgh from Berwick but might stop at North Berwick en route to take in Bass Rock. 6y

Crazeedi @EadieB so cool you're getting deliveries, hubby went to store for me today, said still no toilet paper or paper products, good thing I have a supply for now! Love the description of your meals 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 and my trip to lake is end of May, so I'm still keeping fingers crossed! 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi We‘ll be going there through pictures each day of the locations we visit. Should be a bit of fun, and boy do we all need some fun in our lives at the moment. Planting is good! Glad you are joking us. 😊 6y

Crazeedi @AprilMae yum, Italian anything is my absolute favorite food! Save some for me!😉 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 that's too cool, looking forward! 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi 😊👍 6y

EadieB @Crazeedi I know getting TP is a problem. I also was not able to get any paper towels. They were limiting water too. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Not seen any issues with water here. Have managed to get baby wipes and Moist toilet tissues in case a problem in future! Still got a few weeks toilet roll here. Pasta is another big issue, not seen any in weeks, and tins of rice pudding, which is the only sweet treat I allow myself. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 We were short on pasta a week or so ago but can get it now. I love rice pudding too! I have a few rolls of TP too but figured I would try to get some when I order my food but for 2 wks now can't get any. 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Ok, that sounds like fun!! Can we go to Wigtown? 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Most definitely, can‘t miss Scotland‘s book town out. That will be toward the end of our holiday, as we go anti-clockwise round Scotland. Any other requests from people let me know. 😊👍 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Wait, you guys say anti-clockwise? Never knew that! We say Counter Clockwise 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 I love the differences in language! 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Yes we say clockwise and anti-clockwise. 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Me too. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/anticlockwise 6y

Ms_T Fun idea, I‘m in! It‘s looking like my holiday to Kefalonia in June won‘t be going ahead. It was going to be our only holiday this year too, due to us moving house recently 😩 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T Great to have you with us, I bet most of us will be losing holidays this year. 😢 6y

TrishB Love Scotland ❤️ used to go to west coast a lot many years ago. Oban, Fort William, Mallaig. Beautiful. 6y

JacqMac Yay! Scotland is a fabulous idea! I am on day three of a migraine, which is making doing anything really annoying. But I have two banana loaves in the oven. I haven‘t been to the grocery store in two weeks, and I‘m hoping to put it off until Monday, so there has been a lot of baking happening. The kids are learning some skills in all of this. 6y

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Yes! I've been doing well but today my company fired a few and furloughed many more. So far I'm still employed and working from home, but I'm so sad for my colleagues & friends who didn't make the cut. I hope they're brought back sooner than later, but one friend of 15 years has been let go as the position needs have decreased and he's the "last hired" on the team. Enough sadness...I must pack! ? 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB Will certainly look to be taking in some of those places during our virtual holiday. Got to take in Oban‘s magnificent McCaig Tower. 6y

margreads Yay Scotland!! If the world hadn't gone mad we would have been in London this week and headed to France next week 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac When we‘ve needed shops I‘ve been doing our local Lidl at 9 pm on a Saturday, dead quiet then. I was the only person in the store last week! Welcome to the tour. 👍😊 Hope you can kick that migraine. (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Great to have you on our tour. 😊👍 Sorry to hear the tough time you are having at your company, such terrible terrible times and we all have such heartbreaking experiences at the moment. Sounds like you need a holiday. 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @margreads Sorry that you too have lost your holiday. The Easter break is the one I look forward to most in the year as heralds the new spring and coming Summer. Great to have you with us on our holiday. 👍😊 6y

CocoReads @Andrew65 thanks for the tour—it‘s long Gwen a dream of mine to visit Scotland, Ireland, and well, the whole U.K. really. 😁today was not awful-everyone is still really ticked about the lack of raises and hazard pay but we managed to have some fun. And two of my coworkers lit into one of the upper level managers. I feel a little bad for the poor man because it wasn‘t his decision but...he‘s the one we actually see. 👇 6y

CocoReads I have the weekend off and last weekends media block worked so well, I‘m going to do it again. Hopefully by to get lots of reading in and make a better food plan for my husband to do the shopping with this weekend. I wanted to try for some deliveries, but he‘s weird and would rather go and pay cash. 🤷‍♀️ luckily I‘m refining my sanitizing process. 6y

TheBookHippie I‘ve been touring museums and going to the opera nightly ❤️ so thankful for free streaming of the opera and museums doing virtual tours. I‘ve avoided most news today because sanity! I need a break. Hope everyone is doing well. Sun is shining today !!! I‘d so love to see Scotland ! I‘m supposed to be seeing concerts this holiday hoping it happens next year ❤️ 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads We can‘t get any home deliveries, just never any slots available to book. 😡 Hope the shopping is successful, you can‘t blame the co-workers, what a sh#@@y thing to do to people, especially when they work in a hospital at this current time. Still cannot believe it. 🤬 Try to forget things and enjoy a weekend of peace and books. Great to have you on our tour. 😊 I hope to get to Ireland one day. (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie We all need some downtime away from this total utter madness! Time to try to recharge our batteries before we go again next week. Need to have our well being time. Great to have another friend on our Scotland tour. 👍😊 6y

Itchyfeetreader What a week you have had. Sorry to hear about your colleague. Enjoy your virtual trip look forward to travelling with you - very time I see more of Scotland I am more in awe of how beautiful it is 6y

Andrew65 @Itchyfeetreader Certainly no time to get bored this week. Today think I worked solidly for 12 hours without a break. Now to collapse with a book! Great to have you join our tour. 😊👍 Scotland is amazingly beautiful. 6y

TorieStorieS Scotland is on my wish list to make it there in person, so I am excited for this preview!! 🤣 The weather here was lovely today, so currently I‘m reading on our back deck with my tuckered our dog from our extra long walk that had us zigzagging to remain socially distanced from the others enjoying the weather! 6y

tracey38 Scotland is also on my bucket list so this trip is exciting! 😊 Today was ok but I am so glad it's Friday a d I have 2 days to relax. I must say that I am very upset with all the #Covidiots I witnessed today out on a golf putting place I passed on the way home from work. That place was packed and though they were outside, they weren't biding by social distancing guidelines. Our numbers keep rising and people keep not caring! Otherwise, I am good. 6y

tracey38 @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I am so sorry to hear about your coworkers and friends. It's such a scary time for so many forced out of work. 💜 6y

tracey38 @JacqMac I'm so sorry about your migraine. I know the feeling of having one last for days on end. I really hope it eases up for you soon! 6y

Andrew65 @TorieStorieS Great to have you with us on our travels. 😊👍 Wish I could have read in the garden but freezing today. 🥶 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 Scotland is certainly on a bucket list for many, glad to have your company on this one. 👍😊 Well done on getting through the week. 🙌👏👏👏, now shut off and try to relax for the weekend. What is wrong with these #Covidiots. You can hear them in the future blaming the Government when someone in their family dies, infected by their stupidity and ignorance. 😡 6y

CocoReads @Andrew65 no I don‘t blame them at all. I certainly felt like unloading on the poor man as well but he‘s definitely not the responsible party. It‘s a very 💩 situation but I‘m trying to not worry about it since I can‘t control it. 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Thank you, Andrew, that‘s cool!! 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Ok, so I‘m late to the party! We are taking pics of where we want to go each day? 🤷🏼‍♀️ 6y

Eggs Hope everyone has a serene weekend despite the struggles. I dread going for groceries but popped into a Randall‘s yesterday-few people! No waiting!! Love to All 🥰🥰 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads That‘s the key phrase, try not to worry about things you can‘t control. 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m going to post some picture over the two weeks as we do our virtual tour of Scotland, today will be posting some Berwick pictures, at the border. A great idea fir others to post pictures of where they‘d like to go, have been or where their current books are set. Great to have you with us. 😍 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs Great words and yes we all need as serene a weekend as possible. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Andrew65 thank you!!! 📚💛 6y

Eggs @Andrew65. Perfect 👌🏼 I‘ve been watching Shetland on Amazon all week-it calms me!! 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs Exactly why we go to Scotland regularly, just crossing that border calms and relaxes me. Scotland is our second home. 6y

DieAReader Super late to the party? I spent the morning at Costco ?? An hour‘s drive one way (Kev has his meds filled there). After driving there, waiting in line, getting meds & a bit of groceries/essentials for us & my mom/dad,I drove back to my parents to drop stuff off. I went next door to try to help my Mère with something but couldn‘t. Then it was home, unloaded, showered, Kevin disinfected the car & then I did laundry. Exhausted! ?? 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom That‘s a full and busy day! 6y

DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES I‘ve managed to read 30 pages all week 🤯😳🥺😬 I‘ve got some catching up to do obviously! 🤣😉 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom Good luck with that! 😊 (edited) 6y

GHABI4ROSES We will catch up, Amanda💖 6y

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Apologies a bit late with today‘s we were out clapping for the health workers, amazing to hear the volume of this, not to mention some fireworks as well. Beyond moving! 🙌🙌🙌🤗
Today managed to sort out meal and cleaning provision, along with staffing provision so that we can open all two weeks of the Easter holiday, including the two Bank Holidays. Went out to get my wife‘s medicines. Too many cars and people out! How was your day? #DailyCheckIn

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Birdsong28 I am ok today thank you. Glad you are getting stuff done 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads @cobwebmoth @Q84 @Ms_T @kezzlou85 @Texreader @TrishB @AprilMae @TheSpineView @Lizpixie 6y

jb72 My day is okay. A bit of a headache today, but overall I‘m healthy. 6y

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Andrew65 @Birdsong28 Busy times as people are starting to put in plans for the expected£ peak over the next couple of weeks. 6y

Andrew65 @jb72 These conditions, anxiety and stress, just feed those headaches. Hope you can quickly kick it into touch. 6y

GHABI4ROSES Yes on the headaches, self-care, please! Everything will still be here, that we know💖💪🏾 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 Hiya guy! So good of you folks to clap for the health workers! We‘re losing a few over here—lost an ER Doctor in Florida yesterday—I know they must be scared to death, but they keep on keeping on. Not just being afraid on their own behalf, but how scared must they be for the families & others that they come into contact with. We‘re still okay over here, using curbside grocery pickup now, but at least we have that option (still no 🧻!). 6y

Velvetfur Gosh Andrew, you're so busy all the time! Make sure you don't get run down by doing too much, thus leaving yourself vulnerable. I've had another day of not leaving the house 😊 Had an email yesterday evening from Aldi inviting me for a video interview, it seems I'll record my answers to some questions, so I've been researching certain aspects of their company that will be asked about in the video questions 😊 6y

Velvetfur @gradcat I'm sorry to hear of you losing your health care people 😓 My housemate is a health care worker in the hospital (assists nurses) & she said they have ICU staff currently IN the ICU as patients! One of their ICU specialists is in there as a patient! Scary times we're living in, getting scarier every day... 6y

DieAReader Sounds like you‘ve had a great day @Andrew65 Having a lot of major lower back pain (more than what is usual since my fall down the stairs last May). Many things are impossible to do & what does get done takes a million times longer to do. It‘s extremely frustrating. It‘s slowly starting to send me in a downward spiral...again. I was just begging to pick myself up from my last “episode”. Being Bipolar is an unbelievable curse that is my demon. 😈🥺 6y

Velvetfur My friend's husband currently has 'the covid' as he calls it, he works on the ferries so is classed as 'essential' I think, because it's transport. But he's not really ill with it and improving already. 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Can‘t get any loo roll and have to go for supermarkets as no chance of getting a slot for home delivery at all. It is busy and now consulting on whether we can do extended school days and weekends. Soon be working every day by the look of it. @Velvetfur (edited) 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 the sun is out today! And I planted lettuce seeds in a porch box, I hope they come up! My mood is somewhat improved today, and I'm hoping to get my planting scheme and seeds organized tonight so I know how I'm doing the garden this year. Thanks for your faithfulness to all of us!❤ 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur We have lost 4 senior doctors that I am aware in the U.K. @gradcat 6y

TheBookHippie @gradcat no TP here either 6y

Velvetfur @SquidgetsRoom Lower back pain is the WORST so you have my full sympathy. I have clinical depression so I can't imagine what it's like to be bipolar at such an awful emotional time as this, have some hugs from me - 🤗🤗 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur Good luck with the interview. Will try not to get too run down but school needs a lot of administration and working with staff. As of today we have now had contact with 100% of families but has taken some doing. 6y

Q84 All's well here. Staying home when not working. I usually have several jobs but just 1 currently. Definitely trying to stay away from others as much as possible. Feeling the emotions since everything has slowed down. I'm usually so busy it doesnt show but this time of year is hard for me since my mom passed and not doing much is making my brain go there. 6y

TheBookHippie The captain of the homicide department is dead. Crime is rampant.
The commander of the jail is dead.
The chief of police — James Craig, an LAPD veteran — is ill. In Detroit it‘s really bad. The results of Wednesday's tests for coronavirus, which were released Thursday , confirmed an additional 1,457 cases for a total of 10,791 . Deaths at 417. They closed school for the year. I‘m doing a bit better today. Making plans and schedules. (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom Certainly been busy! More ahead if they‘re are asking for weekends by the look of it. Sorry to hear about the accident and back pain. Sending positive thoughts. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur That‘s good news. 🤞 6y

Q84 @Velvetfur Good luck! You'll do great and get this! 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Great to heat you‘ve had a better day. Sending continued positive thoughts. 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur @SquidgetsRoom Sending positive thoughts to both of you. 🥰 6y

Velvetfur @Andrew65 Wow that's fantastic that you've reached all of the parents now! Hard work definitely pays off, but then you shouldn't have had to work that hard in the first place....but good for you anyway, I'm happy for you about that 😁 Thanks about the interview 👍 6y

GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65 I received this from my eldest child last night. She did a pretty good job of raising me. @SquidgetsRoom lovingly suggested that I share, and I AGREE: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chronicle.com/article/Why-You-Should-Ign... 6y

Andrew65 @Q84 That‘s the biggest problem, more time to think and the brain goes into overdrive. We all need to find things to keep our minds occupied as much as possible. Sending positive thoughts. 😍 6y

TheBookHippie @SquidgetsRoom Sending light. My daughter is bipolar and is having more anxiety attacks and nightmares lately. Back pain is the worst hoping it abates soon. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie That sounds an awful situation, sounds like strong leadership is needed. Pleased to hear you are doing better. 🥰 Difficult few weeks ahead for all of us. We finally managed to have contact with all children as a result of efforts from all staff. 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur You‘ve got this. 👍 6y

Velvetfur @Q84 Than you so much lovely! I'm sorry to hear of the emotions you're going through at the moment though, time seems to be really dragging at the moment so giving loads of opportunity to face emotions like this, unfortunately. Just keep that light at the end of the tunnel in mind, it's there, we're going to come out the other side of this xxx 6y

kezzlou85 We went out to clap as well and it sounded amazing. The local bus company sounded their horns and then someone played the bagpipes. Had an okay day though not done much if I'm honest. Need to try and be more active I think. 6y

IamIamIam Hang on for that toilet paper, folks! I had 2 12 packs left so I went to our local warehouse club, which I only usually use for paper goods, and had to get the brand name!! It was $6 off but still easily $10 more than I normally spend for the store brand. But we're set for at least another few weeks. 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Thanks fit the article, there are some good points in here, and I agree nothing will ever be the same again! @SquidgetsRoom 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 yay. In week four with my sons school and it goes well. My schools we have a good meal plan and getting food out and it‘s moving like clockwork now. We are starting more scheduled homework after April 13 for all and just doing reading and check ins and making sure of safety and that everyone has been contacted. I feel now that we know we‘re not going back we don‘t live in limbo. NOW to get people to stay home! Glad your day was better! 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Something you can work towards, don‘t put too much pressure on yourself. And yes that clapping was beyond moving. So loud all around! 6y

DieAReader I really think everyone should read it @GHABI4ROSES 🥰🧐 6y

DieAReader Thanks for the positive thoughts everyone. Much appreciated 🥰🥰 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam @thebookhippie Here‘s David Walliams suggestion for toilet paper. 😂 https://twitter.com/davidwalliams/status/1245489804072103936 @Velvetfur @kezzlou85 @SquidgetsRoom @GHABI4ROSES @Q84 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Thanks 🥰 Yes looking at plans for after Easter but will still be keeping in regular contact during the two weeks Easter Holiday. 😊👍 (edited) 6y

IamIamIam 😂😂😂 I said something similar to Katie @youneverarrived a few weeks ago!!! Where are those Harlequin romance series when you really need them?! 6y

TheBookHippie @IamIamIam yes where are those at ??? 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Whole new thread of discussion, name 10 books that should be used for toilet paper 🧻 😂 6y

IamIamIam @TheBookHippie My dad has a bidet and he's really pushing them lately!! LOL, it's an extremely odd process to get used to but it's a great option! My friend showed me one on Amazon that also has an air dryer! 😳🌬😂😂 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 LMAO!!! I love it!!! 50 Shades and Twilight are a given!!! 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam 😂🤣😂🤣 Let‘s hope its not set too hot or too cold! 6y

TheBookHippie @IamIamIam we told our son we ordered one 🤣🤣🤣 6y

IamIamIam @TheBookHippie @Andrew65 OMG, I can't!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 OHHHHH The Clockmakers Daughter, Fifty Shades of Grey :but make sure you don‘t get a STD .. I‘ve heard horror library stories 😳Lord of the Flies, All algebra and math books, Tom Sawyer, Prince and the Pauper... 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie You can use all those books you‘ve thrown at the wall! (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie STD LMAO 😂😳🤪🤣 6y

TheBookHippie Twilight, Harlequin Romance all of it 🤣 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 YES!!! I‘m good for a least a few months.. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie @IamIamIam Gorky Park

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TheSpineView That is so wonderful that people are showing their support of health care workers. I really can't complain. 6y

BookwormM Glad you are having a better day I am still plodding along quietly here trying to look busy thank goodness I have conference calls to break up the day 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM No shortage of those conference calls but dies lead to less isolation. 6y

Andrew65 @TheSpineView Definitely agree. 🙌🙌🙌 (edited) 6y

TrishB Had a day where no one could agree with anyone else (work!) but that‘s kind of normal. My boss told me off for working too many hours, guess I‘m going to have to listen. We clapped with the street 👏🏻 👏🏻 6y

TrishB @Velvetfur good luck, but look after yourself 💜 6y

Andrew65 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-52133766 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB Definitely listen! 😊👍 6y

JaneyWaneyB Hope you're well @Andrew65 I joined in the clap with my neighbour too this evening. People had pots & pans to really make some noise, it was brilliant 😁 no police sirens joining in this week though 🚓🚔 6y

Q84 @Velvetfur Yes we will!😃 I am making a list of things to keep me busy today and going to listen to audiobooks also. 6y

Andrew65 @JaneyWaneyB Yes I‘m well and hope you are. You felt some relief in tension and anxiety coming through in that clapping! Hairs on the back of the neck time! Amazed how loud it was and across the land. 6y

Andrew65 @Q84 Audiobooks are a good distraction for the brain. 6y

Q84 @Andrew65 Absolutely! I am usually pretty good at staying busy. It's just usually not at home.🤣 I'm usually only home long enough to shower, eat, and (sometimes) sleep. I enjoy staying busy. 6y

kezzlou85 @Andrew65 yep that's the plan, want to try and find a way to make this productive but not to the extent of overdoing it. It was a truly wonderful thing to hear. 6y

CocoReads Today had been a day of ups and downs. The sun came out and it warmed up this afternoon which did great things for my mood but this afternoon we had a useless phone meeting with our bigger hospital which answered no ones questions and in fact, contradicted itself a few times, and to cap it all off the powers that me have put our raises (that we were going to see on tomorrow‘s check) “on hold”. So that was infuriating. 6y

CocoReads But I was able to get out in the fresh air a couple times and that helped a lot 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads That‘s not right! 😡 You can‘t do that at this late stage! Found the authorities have the times don‘t even know the right questions at the moment let alone know the right answers! (edited) 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Glad to hear that you have contacted all the parents. Had to take a nap and just woke up and made dinner. I now have 2 stores for food delivery. I ran out of butter and my next delivery was scheduled for Tuesday so I am having a delivery tomorrow from another store. Both stores are out of TP but I still have some rolls left. I ordered dog food on 3/29 from The Pet Supermarket in Florida and it was delivered today. So doing good today. 6y

EadieB @Velvetfur Good luck with your interview! 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Plenty of suggestions above for books to use. 😳🤣 We can‘t get delivery of food at all. No slots available or bookable. Had to go out for my wife‘s medicines and really surprised (shocked) to see how many people and cars out and about 6y

EadieB @jb72 Hope your headache is better soon. I had one this week too! 6y

EadieB @gradcat Glad to hear you are staying safe and taking good care of your mom. 6y

EadieB @Crazeedi Good luck with your planting of your garden. Glad to hear you are doing better. 6y

EadieB @TheBookHippie Please stay safe. Sorry to hear your area has so many problems. 6y

EadieB @SquidgetsRoom Sorry to hear about your back pain. Rest up and I hope you'll feel better soon. 6y

EadieB @Q84 Sorry you are missing your mom at this horrible time. Take care and stay safe. 6y

EadieB @GHABI4ROSES Thanks for posting the article - I found it very interesting! 6y

EadieB @kezzlou85 That must be awesome to hear all the clapping and music. I live in a small town and up on a hill so I don't hear much where I am. 6y

EadieB @IamIamIam That's what is so nasty when you have to pay so much for items because of these desperate times. Take care and stay safe. 6y

EadieB @Birdsong28 Glad you hear you are having an ok day. Hope it continues. 6y

EadieB @TheSpineView Glad you have no complaints. Hope it continues for you! Stay safe! 6y

IamIamIam @EadieB I said that to my husband! Lol, BJs is still making money hand over fist even now!! Honestly, it's money we're not spending on going out so I'd rather have toilet paper than have to get inventive! Lol... have a great night! 6y

EadieB @BookwormM Hope you are doing well and staying safe! 6y

EadieB @TrishB Never hear too much about bosses complaining that you are working too many hours. Maybe you do need to pull back and take some time for yourself. Stay safe! 6y

EadieB @JaneyWaneyB Nice of you to support the health care workers. I'm sure they appreciate it. Stay safe! 6y

EadieB @CocoReads Glad to hear that you took advantage of the sun today. Hopefully it was able to help you get over your paycheck disappointment. Stay safe! 6y

EadieB @IamIamIam At least we are saving some money on gas too with not being able to go anywhere. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB We live in a small village so I was surprised by how much of the clapping and noise we could hear, very audible and moving. 6y

JaneyWaneyB @EadieB & @Andrew65 it is great to see everyone coming together to show our thanks & support. Stay safe x 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 It is shocking to see so many people out when these weeks are suppose to be the worse for the spread of the virus. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB So many #covidiots around, are they not seeing the latest statistics, they think they are safe. There were 44 people that died in England in the last 24 hours with no known underlying conditions. 6y

Ms_T I think YOU deserve a round of applause, Andrew 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks That‘s awesome Andrew!! You are awesome!! 💛🙌🏻🙏🏻 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 The US had the worse day today with 1,000 deaths. 6y

tracey38 @CocoReads that really is infuriating. I have a feeling that our reviews are being pushed back, which will push back our raises as well. And our hospital is also not really answering questions to our satisfaction. However, I have also heard that other hospitals are in the same boat. I'm so sorry! Many hugs. I'm glad you got our a bit. It was beautiful here this afternoon, too, but I wasn't a le to get out unfortunately. 6y

tracey38 @Andrew65 glad to hear you had a productive day! My day was ok. First day I wasn't completely consumed by anxiety. Work went ok. I even made up a verse to the tune of Adele's song Hello regarding the face masks and sent it as a group text to my family with a picture from today of me in my mask. 😄 I may have lost it! 6y

CocoReads @tracey38 my sister tells me they pulled the same crap in 2008 during the Great Recession and the upper levels still got their money. She doesn‘t work for them but her husband does. Actually I work with him-it‘s how I got the job. But he was off today so I was texting her. 6y

tracey38 @CocoReads yeah, the uppers always get theirs. And they get the big kudos when they just spend all day in meetings. 6y

CocoReads Thanks all for the sympathy-I definitely needed to vent. Thanks to everyone still staying home, and thanks as well to my fellow essential workers. Stay safe, sane and healthy everyone! 6y

kezzlou85 @EadieB it was so amazing. We live in a small village attached to a town so could hear it all around us. Was very heartening. 6y

EadieB @kezzlou85 It must be an awesome feeling to hear all of that clapping and music! 6y

kezzlou85 @EadieB it is brings tears to your eyes. My brother works in the NHS so my girls were even more determined to join in. 6y

EadieB @CocoReads @tracey38 certainly not a way to show their appreciation for all your hard work by cutting out your raise! Shame on them! 6y

EadieB @kezzlou85 Very Nice! I‘m sure it‘s something your girls will remember forever! 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thanks, but not done that much just put in place support for the two weeks of Easter. Love how staff have risen to the challenge, despite the risks to them. 3 year olds don‘t any idea of keeping two metres away from each other. 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 That‘s positive steps forward, well done. 👏👏👏 6y

TheSpineView @EadieB Thanks! You stay safe too! 6y

EadieB @TheSpineView Thanks! I will! 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 I agree with the other folks and am giving you a round of applause, also 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 everything good here, stayed in today and I don‘t have TV so I‘m out of the stress loop, so to speak. My friend sends me the number of cases in my county, and that‘s about all I see. Otherwise, cooked, had phone conversations, had tea, and will do some reading tonight. Sending blessings💫 6y

jb72 @EadieB Thanks. It‘s stupid allergies. 6y

EadieB @jb72 I have the same allergy problems! Not fun! 6y

CoverToCoverGirl @CocoReads be safe .. sending love and hugs! 6y

TrishB @EadieB I have a good, caring boss I have to admit. 6y

Velvetfur @TrishB @EadieB Thank you! X 6y

Velvetfur @Q84 glad to hear about the audiobooks, enjoy 😊👍 6y

kezzlou85 @EadieB I think they will. My eldest is thinking about writing a diary to document the times. My youngest was just saying how suddenly we're all going to be a big part of history in years to come. 6y

gradcat @Velvetfur It‘s really awful for those on the front line...it‘s like going into battle everyday only without the necessary equipment (at least in the US—our supply shortages are endangering the lives of medical personnel)! Sorry about your friend‘s husband being ill...hopefully he‘ll be better soon, right? Oh, and crossing my fingers for your job interview!! ♥️♥️♥️ (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Same lack of PPE equipment here. 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 It‘s just horrible! I cannot believe that this virus caught everyone off guard so... 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Forward planning nowhere near big enough , caught everyone with their trousers down. (edited) 6y

Velvetfur @gradcat Thank you! Yes he's not too bad with it and should hopefully be better soon 😊 It's the same situation here with the lack of proper equipment for our medical heroes 🙁 6y

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Sorry, a bit late today as I try to organise cleaning and meals for when we are open on the two Bank holidays and two Easter holiday weeks for caring for Children of Critical Workers. Clear that we are entering the period where deaths are increasing at a great rate but hopefully approaching the peak in a week or two and then we‘ll see numbers coming down.

How has your day been today? Hopefully for some of us better than what yesterday brought!

Andrew65 @CocoReads @cobwebmoth @Q84 @Ms_T @kezzlou85 @Texreader @TrishB @AprilMae @TheSpineView @Lizpixie 6y

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BookwormM All quiet here actually had work stuff to do as I run the end of month statistics, went for a walk that‘s it really. Hope everyone is staying safe 6y

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CocoReads Not bad today—it might be the first day I didn‘t have a panic attack. Actually I just left work early but we didn‘t ha e much going on currently so I took that as my cue to leave early. We‘ve all been kind of taking turns leaving early or coming in late depending v on the day. 6y

suzie.reads I am amazed schools are still open. I really don't want to have to go in, you just can't socially distance yourself from children if they hurt themselves etc 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m ok Andrew... sending love to you ❤️ We have been to the store one last time for groceries. I think our governor is finally taking things seriously and is going to issue a shelter in place order after a doctor sent an email plea begging him too... it may be too late... I just wish everyone would have listened 😥 I‘m trying to stay positive and keep my daughter positive. She wants to go back to work and I will not allow it! I‘m trying to talk 6y

IamIamIam @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Where are you guys located? I just saw Florida went statewide today which is way overdue. 6y

Crazeedi I had my tests done today and they are negative. Which is great but no explanation for the pain. So I'm home and hopefully didnt come in contact with anything at hospital. I wore mask and gloves and threw my clothes in wash when I got home. I hope things settle for you Andrew! Things have to start opening here little by little in places where outbreak not severe. I'm hoping anyway. Have a good evening! 6y

IamIamIam I'm okay today....I just heard my dad's stepmother is being tested for the virus based on her age and low grade fever. I'm thinking it's a residual infection from a surgery she had right before lockdown and she's not been taking care of herself. So we just keep swimming, just keep swimming... 6y

IamIamIam Love to everyone today!!! 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM Thankfully quietish day here to, no major issues, just all day chasing up children. (edited) 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks To her about her feelings and she really doesn‘t want to talk about it... 😓 we are spending more time together so that‘s a positive thing. I want to say thank you to all of the nurses, doctors, RT, lab techs, cnas, sanitation workers, grocery store employees, bank employees, truck drivers, postal workers, parents home schooling their children, teachers teaching online, gas station employees, for all of your hard work! It does not go 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Pleased to hear you are having a better day, you need d one, sending all my love and best wishes! 6y

Andrew65 @suzie.reads Schools here are only open for care of critical workers, we usually have between 10 and 20 children, but when some are 3 they don‘t understand social distancing and as you say can distance yourself from children at key times. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Unnoticed! Police officers, fire fighters! I‘m sure I‘m forgetting people, but thank you all for your courageous service to our world in these difficult days! Sending love and prayers ❤️🙏🏻 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CocoReads that‘s wonderful! Do something nice for yourself! You deserve it ❤️ thanks for your service!! 🩺 👩🏼‍⚕️ 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Crazeedi I‘m so happy to hear that!!! 🙏🏻❤️ 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @IamIamIam love back ❤️❤️ 6y

suzie.reads @Andrew65 exactly and we can't really expect them to get it. We are open for keyworker children and vunerable children ie. Looked after children etc. Boss is fantastic though and we're all on a 3 week rota so after your shifts you have two weeks of isolation 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I think most countries have been caught napping somehow, we all saw it coming. Took too long to shut down. Not helped by #Covidiots! Hard for everyone to discuss their feelings, we don‘t do it easily or don‘t want to pen the floodgates. They will talk when they are ready. Thanks for your thoughts of everyone going out of their way to fight the fight. This is why we will be open the two weeks of Easter and including the 6y

TheBookHippie Waiting on tomorrow‘s school announcement then I think we can carry on ... otherwise thankful we are healthy so far. 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Bank Holidays, to care fro their children so they can go to work and to feed the Free School Meals children. 6y

EadieB Got to talk to my grandchildren by FaceTime today so I am happy about that. They were waiting for Julian to wake up from his nap and then they were going out in the yard to play. Noli was playing with play dough and told me her brother, Finn, was playing math on the computer. My daughter said he was doing his school work which takes a couple of hours. I got some reading done today too. Hate reading on the kindle. Physical books, I prefer. 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Hard to open up at the moment when such a big battle so could still be some time yet. Read today 25% show no symptoms. Happy in a way to hear results negative but doesn‘t help explain the pain. Sending love and best wishes that it is resolved soon. 🥰😍 (edited) 6y

IamIamIam I love that... #Covidiots!!!! Did you see those morons in New York who congregated by the piers to see the naval hospital ship dock? So proud of our city... 🙄🙄🙄 Luckily, I'm not actually IN the city, but they embarrass all New Yorkers... 6y

IamIamIam @suzie.reads Thinking of you!! Hope you stay healthy during all this! 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam 🤞🤞🤞 for your dad‘s stepmother. Still waiting for test results for my member of staff. Sending love and best wishes 🥰 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 Thanks! Hoping for staff members are well also! There's a rumor that one of my husband's coworkers might have it but they sit back to back and haven't seen each other in over 2 weeks. Naturally he's stressed about it. It's hard not to be! 6y

Birdsong28 Today has been ok. Took the dog out for a walk. Nice to get out for a short while. 6y

Andrew65 @suzie.reads our staff are working one day a week. (edited) 6y

EadieB @Crazeedi Great news! Maybe that will help perk your mood up! 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie What do you expect the announcement to be? 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB May have to get used to ebooks. I tend to use both equally. Must be good to have seen and talked to the grandchildren. That is the hardest, keeping away from your own family! 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam It is hard not to be stressed about it. The member of staff worked closely with me the final day school was open to all making plans, but that was 12 days ago. Some people are such idiots across all countries I fear. (edited) 6y

suzie.reads @Andrew65 we work 1/2 days every 3 weeks and then have at least 14 days to isolate inbetween. 6y

Andrew65 @Birdsong28 Hopefully we can get some sun back, that would help us feel a bit better. 6y

suzie.reads @IamIamIam thank you staying as safe as possible and looking after my parents. Hope you're well 6y

Andrew65 @suzie.reads A sensible plan. 6y

TheSpineView Doing well. A little stir crazy at times mainly because my hubby doesn't know what to do with himself. We are all in good health so I am thankful for that. 6y

suzie.reads @Andrew65 yeah we're lucky as no staff have any symptoms or have needed to self isolate so everyone is on board 6y

Andrew65 @TheSpineView Good news about your health but think we are all going stir crazy. 6y

TheSpineView @Andrew65 Agreed!😋 6y

Andrew65 @suzie.reads We have quite a number needing to self isolate and another number having to undergo stringent social isolation due to underlying health issues for them or their families, including three who are pregnant. (edited) 6y

KristiAhlers I have a ham in the slow cooker doing its thing. I finished the Sun Down Motel and have a mint book hangover it was really good. I‘m thinking of starting a romance novel next. Packing and getting ready to go home to Illinois now that my moms remains have been tended to and there isn‘t much left for me to do on this side of things 6y

Andrew65 @Katbooklover Sending best wishes at such a difficult time. 💓 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 school closed for the year and then if we get to homeschool for credit or lose it all..or what‘ll happen in fall 🤷🏽‍♀️ 6y

TrishB Another busy day, but ok and working with a good group of people redrafting regs over Microsoft teams. Not gone to consultation yet, which will be a do they work moment. Sending kind thoughts to you Andrew. ❤️ 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie When does the school year finish? 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB And to you too Trish ❤️, who would think it would be so busy being shut. Working more intensely than ever. Seem to be spending my life on Microsoft Teams, seeing it in my sleep! (edited) 6y

TrishB I‘ve already vowed I don‘t want to see anyone‘s face on a computer screen for a long time after this! 6y

Velvetfur Hiya, all OK here thanks - I made a nose&mouth mask, my housemate bought me some cupcakes, and I'm currently watching a film called The Music Of Silence - kinda about the life of Andrea Bocelli! Not long started watching and already it's brilliant! I recommend! 😊 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB I can definitely relate to that! 6y

kezzlou85 Had a better day today as the headaches that have plagued me have stopped for a while. Quite the cluster of them this time. Spoke to my Nan over the phone and she's doing well which is a relief. 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur Please to hear you have had a good day, film sounds good. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Stress and anxiety, no shortage of that around. 😳 Take care.Goiod news about your nan. 🥰 6y

Ms_T I had a good day. My work had a visit from the police today as they tried to collect up any spare PPE for the country‘s frontline workers. The company I work for is very ethical and puts a lot of work into helping the local community and wider area so I‘m confident we‘ll help out if we haven‘t already. 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T That‘s great and that‘s what we need from each company and each individual. Despite everything looks like most people have had a better day. 😊 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 June 5 6y

TheBookHippie @Velvetfur I‘ve watched that twice! Love it! 6y

TheBookHippie @kezzlou85 glad your headache is gone I get those too... 😭 wonderful to have connections these days. 6y

TheBookHippie @TrishB SAME 6y

TheBookHippie @Katbooklover sending light... 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie That is early, we finish July 19. 6y

TheBookHippie @IamIamIam ughhhhh people I too love covidiots 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ to describe them 6y

TrishB @TheBookHippie it‘s just not the same 🤷‍♀️ 6y

TheBookHippie @TrishB I hate it 🤣🤣✌🏻 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 we started earlier to not go so far into June 🤷🏽‍♀️ 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie 😂 @TrishB 6y

CocoReads Thanks @Andrew65 and @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks for your kind words. As a treat (a planned treat but still a treat) we ordered pizza from a local business and I‘m going to ride along to pick it up. Not getting out of the car but the fresh air is nice. And at work today we ordered burgers from a different local place and the pharmacists went and picked them up-curbside delivery. So we just take it step by step. 6y

CocoReads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m glad your state is finally getting a shutdown. Truly, as a nation it should have happened from the very beginning. 6y

CocoReads My area probably won‘t peak until the end of April, middle of May I think so tough times ahead. 6y

Ms_T @Andrew65 Even though the situation, as predicted, is worsening, I think we‘re getting used to the measures in place so they‘re becoming easier to deal with. Now we have to grit our teeth and ride it out. I‘m hoping so hard that it‘ll be over soon. 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Staying in, and all‘s well! 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T I agree with all you‘ve said, now becoming the new routine, now we all just need to stay healthy. 🤞 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 That‘s good. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Which State are you in? 6y

CocoReads @Andrew65 I live in Indiana but work in Michigan. From where I live I can almost throw a rock at the state line. 6y

Velvetfur @Andrew65 Thank you, the film is fantastic! I hope you get some downtime at some point soon so you can watch a film too xx 6y

Velvetfur @TheBookHippie I can see why you watched it twice, I loved it! 😊 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur Thanks, will be putting a schedule together hopefully so everyone gets some sort of break. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CocoReads yes, it should have!! 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CocoReads that‘s great!! Yes, fresh air is nice ❤️ 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 Thanks so much for doing this everyday. It means a lot to hear from everyone & also to have a forum to vent, opine and/or to relieve some stress. I know it must take significant time, so it‘s really nice that you do this. Just thanks for being you, Andrew. ♥️ 6y

gradcat @Crazeedi I‘m so sorry that the docs haven‘t found an answer for you—you must be very frustrated! Are they at least doing something to treat the pain? 😔 ♥️ 6y

TheBookHippie @CocoReads you‘re by me !!! Sort of 🤣 I‘m on the lake! But I catch the commuter to Chicago at Dune park. 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Thanks @gradcat I agree it helps to have a place we can share experiences, frustrations, worries, fears, anxieties and hopefully eventually better news. What do they say a problem shared is a problem halved. That was my aspiration in setting it up, a place where all our friends can support each other and hopefully we make new friends too. 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Having just updated my reading across the states I even know where that is! I see the situation is quite bad in Michigan. Stay safe. 😊👍🌈 (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie @CocoReads I went two days without a panic attack ! Hoping you do too! (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Hopefully that should be without a panic attack. 🤔 @CocoReads 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 I am MICHIGAN ! It‘s not looking good here 😫 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 fixed it immediately 🤣🤣😫😫 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie I‘ve seen a fair bit of press on U.S. so had seen the situation in Michigan. 😢 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie 😂 6y

CocoReads @TheBookHippie yes Michigan is terrible. Southwest MI, where I work isn‘t too bad yet, but we know it‘s just like waiting for the bomb to go off. 😬 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 people are idiots- out and about -they need to close the beaches and parks and stop going to target lawd 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ 6y

TheBookHippie @CocoReads I‘m watching it closely we just keep jumping up by massive numbers. 6y

tracey38 I'm here and doing ok. Today through Monday, I am working the Radiation department. Positive is it is a much smaller number of staff and patients each day, so less contact with others. Still dealing with high anxiety but I'm dealing. Glad to see many have had a better day today. 💜📚🌸 6y

CocoReads Yes, and since I‘m in both states I‘ve been closely watching the Indiana numbers too. Not as hard hit but I feel it‘s only a matter of time. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Totally agree, thinking they‘ll be okay. In London a 13 year and 19 year old died yesterday! #covidiots. Respect the virus! Stay home! Save lives! 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Unfortunately that is most areas, numbers doubling every 2 - 3 days. 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 Great to hear from you. Those smaller numbers will help. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. Stay safe. 6y

TheBookHippie @tracey38 We‘ve got a long haul yet I think just wrapping our brain around it takes a bit. Glad to see you coping. ❤️ 6y

Andrew65 Just seen this comment on the latest White House Press Conference, can‘t believe what I am seeing. ‘Nor would he restrict airline flights out of “hotspot” cities like New York, Detroit and New Orleans at this time.‘. 6y

JacqMac I‘m always late to the party. lol I‘m doing ok. My daughter is having a really hard day. She‘s 18. She was laid off from her job, like a lot of people. Her graduation and prom are cancelled. School on the internet isn‘t fun, so she‘s having a hard time doing her best. She‘s very much an extrovert and this has all caught up with her today. There were many tears. At least we all seem to be taking turns having very bad days. 6y

JacqMac @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Mine doesn‘t want to talk either. It‘s so hard to keep them positive. 6y

JacqMac @CocoReads I‘m glad you got to leave early. Take the good where you can get it. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @JacqMac I‘m so sorry 😓 I know it has to be bad for seniors!! 💔💔 6y

JacqMac @Crazeedi sorry you didn‘t get any answers. That‘s so frustrating. 6y

JacqMac @Andrew65 I‘m glad you had a better day today. 6y

JacqMac @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Hopefully we can find a way to make it special. It‘s really hard for all of them. 6y

Eggs Good to hear from everyone 💗 I‘m caring for 2 grands(5-1/2 and 3) so their parents can continue working. Each of their employers laid off 80% workers so they were part of chosen few. One works from home, and other works nearby by herself or w. 1 other person. The little ones get restless-no library, parks, museum. The only time it‘s really hard is when it‘s pouring rain. So I can‘t respond here until I get home. Stay safe! 6y

DieAReader I completely agree with @gradcat @Andrew65 THANK YOU! I am struggling with a lot & often don‘t have the words to express myself, even on Litsy. But I always read everything here. Thanks so much everyone for being here for each other & for me. It means more than I can express. 🥰😇📚 6y

Crewgurl Sad day for me. It‘s my mom‘s birthday and she passed away 7 years ago. Some years are better than others, but with all the sadness in the world right now, it really weighed heavily on me today. Trying to focus on the positive and remain grateful. Hope everyone is hanging in there! 6y

kezzlou85 @Crewgurl thinking of you. My mum has been gone 18 years and it never gets easier, you just learn to keep going. Keep staying positive as much as you can. ❤ 6y

kezzlou85 @TheBookHippie thank you, I hope yours aren't bothering you too much. All the stress and anxiety never helps. X 6y

kezzlou85 @Andrew65 nope not at all. Thanks. Shes face less worried about it than me but she is bring sensible. X 6y

Velvetfur @Crewgurl much love and strength to you xxx @kezzlou85 love to you too xx 6y

Crewgurl Thank you! @Velvetfur thank you and hugs to you! @kezzlou85 6y

gradcat @SquidgetsRoom I see you 👀 ♥️ 😘 6y

kezzlou85 @Velvetfur aww thank you. ❤ 6y

Crazeedi @JacqMac I'm better off than many people so I mustn't complain! 6y

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Here we are again! How has your day been on this rollercoaster of emotions that is the Coronavirus Epidemic. I woke up feeling positive for the day, only to find out 5 minutes later a member of staff had gone into hospital with a suspected case of Covid 19.As a key part of the leadership team that hit me hard & found the morning difficult to get through. After a day of treatment she was released & told to rest. Also another 2 more self-isolating.

Birdsong28 I am so sorry for your news. Sending you lots of love 😘 ❤️ 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Do you still have children showing up at your school and teachers there too or is everyone working at home.? I know you have lunches to be delivered too so how are you getting that done and what will happen if your staff starts getting sick and needing to rest? (edited) 6y

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Andrew65 @Birdsong28 Thanks keeping fingers crossed as are other issues. 🤞 6y

BookwormM Tough day for me my friend has just found out her husband has a brain tumour they went to docs a week ago thinking he possibly had dementia as he kept forgetting stuff MRI this morning and then told this evening about the tumour Charing Cross Hospital in next couple of days for action plan. They have 4 grown sons who they have had to tell by phone who now can‘t even see their Dad 😭😭 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Staff are already getting sick or needing to self-isolate due to them, or another member of family. Others who can‘t work due to underlying health issues in family. We are caring fir up to 20 children daily, children of critical workers. 4 staff each day, plus site supervisor, lunchtime relief, cleaners, cooks. Lunch fir those children and parents of Free School Meals children collecting lunches and delivering lunches to self-isolating. 6y

BookwormM @Andrew65 sorry to hear about your colleague hope they are back on their feet soon 6y

CocoReads Better today even though the news is not. Still lots of uncertainty but I feel a little better today. I‘m actually walking to the parking lot as I type this and while it‘s still chilly, the sun is trying to come out, that helps immensely. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @BookwormM oh no I‘m so sorry 💔💔 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CocoReads stay safe! Sending love and prayers!! 🙏🏻❤️ 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB At moment able to timetable it 1 day on four days working from home on remote learning side. Difficult thing is getting contact from some children at least once a week for safeguarding reasons and learning. These biggest worries. Also meant to be two weeks Easter holiday from next week but need to stay open for those while staggering holidays. This is a big minefield we‘re planning strategy on at moment. Plenty to keep busy! 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM That is beyond terrible. 😢😭 I‘m so sorry. Fingers crossed there is a treatment plan. In my thoughts and prayers! This is where isolation stinks! 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM Thanks, other health conditions so keeping fingers crossed. 6y

Centique Best wishes for your colleague Andrew. I pray you all stay well so you can keep doing your important work 💕 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Hopefully they will be able to keep this going for awhile. Sounds like a vey busy place. 6y

Velvetfur Sorry to hear of your colleague, best wishes to her in her recovery. I went out again today, popped to Boots to get a new 'body polisher' which I could use points on the loyalty card for. Then I saw a face-thing I've wanted for a while now but they didn't have them in any other Boots and I saw them in this one today! But couldn't afford it and didn't have enough points for it 🙁 (it was £7) I think this is going to happen a lot in near future...! 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads No sun in UK this week and that makes it seem worse. Pleased to hear you at least have had a better day. Sending positive thoughts and been in my thoughts a lot today. Deaths in UK doubled today to 361, when looked a bit more positive over last few days. Tough days ahead for all of us. Like to see new cases slowing but hard to tell when not testing the self-isolators. 6y

Velvetfur Also sorry to hear of how hectic you are at the moment with all the stuff for the children - I wish you strength, both emotionally and physically xxx 6y

TheBookHippie @BookwormM oh I am sorry. Sending light and love to them. 6y

Andrew65 @Centique Thanks, lost two senior leaders for cover today but a great team! 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Andrew, I hope your coworker is ok 🙏🏻 I‘m so sorry to hear that. I have been on the phone all morning with the mayor‘s office, our governor‘s office, and our Covid-19 task force unit. Our government officials are NOT taking this seriously!! They are not enforcing shelter in place! People are idiots and not staying home!!!!! 🤯😫 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur Thanks at least keeps us busy and less time to think. How are you today? 6y

TheBookHippie Making massive texts and calls as we are all holding our breath until governor speaks this week. Feeling EH... going to do an art project tonight. Hope all are well. Healing vibes for your colleague! 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur Sending positive thoughts that your financial situation improves, so hard for so many people at the moment and support too slow or not there! 😔 (edited) 6y

BookwormM @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @andrew65 @thebookhippie thank you tough times all round at the moment (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB It is but nothing compared to the 400 we usually have each day, trying to keep on top of them is causing most stress at the moment. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Thanks 😊, goid news that was not kept in hospital. I‘ve ordered her to rest as doesn‘t do that easily. As I say it‘s the children that also causing stress and trying to get hold of more books for them and trying to engage them and parents. All day spent on this, got to a lot more today but still a big chunk to target tomorrow. 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks That was the UK before our lockdown 8 days ago and still, a few #Covidiots around. Then you get people shouting police state. How ridiculous just stay home for a few weeks! (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM Isn‘t that the truth. Good news is at a very high premium. Sending good wishes to everyone. 6y

TrishB Sorry to hear this Andrew. It‘s all so stressful and juggling so many balls for some many people is awful. Take care of yourself. In my news I‘m just trying to rewrite a whole set of assessment regs to take into account on line learning and no physical exams. My brain is aching. Take care. 6y

TrishB @BookwormM such sad news 💔 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB Thanks, is so stressful and nothing can be more stressful than dealing with your students and the assessment issues. Good luck! 😊 We will be fighting against this for years to come as children arrive in the next year group with no proper education for possibly 5-6 months and half a year‘s teaching missing! As one parent said eloquently today, I can‘t support that is why I send them to school. 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Oy, that‘s a tough day! Ok, well, as long as they‘re ok, that‘s all that matters. Everything good here. I‘m eating a second breakfast at 4pm EST. Started The Outsider by SK last night. Stay strong, think positive and take your vitamin C and D. Zinc helps too. Hibiscus tea to calm. 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 That sounds like a great plan! 😊 (edited) 6y

TrishB I feel for those kids ☹️ the ones that were already disadvantaged. We will be living with the after effects for a long time. 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB It‘s the most disadvantaged that worry me most and struggling to engage with some at the moment but gradually whittling down. Some have no internet access even for emails. We sent big work packs and doing daily emails rather than learning platforms for this reason, but even with extra effort to get more work to them when delivering lunches, the gaps will only widen. A looonnngg time. (edited) 6y

IamIamIam Lots of love coming for everyone today!!! I feel like the rug keeps getting pulled out from under us every time we feel like we can settle in. 💓💓💓 One day at a time, folks, and deep breaths... as long as you're in your own home, socially distanced from anyone else. 😁😷😖 6y

TheSpineView My prayers are with your staff member and your family.🙏 As for myself, I am doing good and enjoying the time off. Reading and keeping myself entertained! 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam 😂 Yes no breathing at all if you‘re not. Totally agree, you approach a new stability and then the world shifts again or the rug gets pulled, but great advice. 😍 6y

Andrew65 @TheSpineView That sounds great, if anything getting less reading done! Thanks 🥰 6y

Moray_Reads Sorry about your colleague, Andrew. I hope they make a full and swift recovery. My sister had a baby on the 20th March and it's my niece's 5th birthday on the 23 April. I'm finding it tough being far away with no possibility of seeing them soon. On the plus side I managed to move in with my boyfriend just days before lockdown so at least we're able to see and support each other through these tough times 6y

kezzlou85 Hope your co worker is okay. I'm doing okay just not sleeping all that well. Not sure if it's my mind or because I'm not doing as much at the moment. 6y

Andrew65 @Moray_Reads Great timing with your boyfriend. Yes tough where these family and life changing situations go on. We were meant to be going up to Scotland on Saturday for a two week holiday. 😔 Thanks for your thoughts 😍 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Thanks, most probably a bit of both! Take care 😍 6y

Moray_Reads @Andrew65 ah, I'm sorry you won't make it. But we'll still be here when this is over! Take care x 6y

Andrew65 @Moray_Reads You are right and there will be another time. 😊 6y

Andrew65 How are guns, crafts, Game Shop, golf, liquor critical services? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52108162 (edited) 6y

CocoReads @BookwormM I‘m so sorry that‘s heartbreaking 6y

JacqMac @Andrew65 It‘s such a great job that you‘re doing, but what an enormous amount of stress. I hope everything works out ok in the end. @BookwormM That‘s such awful news. I‘m sorry. That family must be feeling such pain. 6y

tracey38 I'm sorry to hear that @Andrew65 😔 I hope she gets rest and feels better quickly with no worsening symptoms. I have had a rough and a anxiety driven day. Even had a telephone visit with my own MD today because of it all. Really trying to find the positive in each day, but things are so different now. 6y

JacqMac It hasn‘t been a bad day for us. The kids have heard from all of their teachers. School work starts tomorrow. They are trying to make sure all the kids have access. I really feel for the families who are dependent on school, for whatever reasons. I know that there are lots who are missing the support, and even the food. It‘s such a whole new world. Love to all of you. 💕 6y

tracey38 @BookwormM I am so very sorry to hear about your friend's husband. What a horrible thing to learn and then at a time like this when family can't visit. Sending thoughts and prayers out! 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 Yes it‘s like my job, a totally different job from a month ago. We live in different times but this too will pass. We will get through this and out the other side and hopefully society will learn something from it. We are all here for you. It is okay to feel like this and totally understandable, hope the doctor was able to help you. 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac We are trying to ensure the support and food is there, but no way some of our families can support children with learning or have the facilities to do this as one parent said to me today. We will have to help them recover this afterwards. Hitting the disadvantaged most. Thanks for your kind words. 😍 (edited) 6y

CocoReads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thank you, I hope you are doing well. It‘s rough when people won‘t listen! I‘ve certainly had my fair share of frustration with people who don‘t listen. As one who has to work and is trying her best not to get sick since I already have risk factors, I wish people would take it seriously! 6y

Lizpixie It‘s been a frustrating day here for me, while the national average is slowly reducing, unfortunately the cases in my local area have doubled since the weekend. And there‘s been people in my street having parties when we‘re at stage 3 lockdowns! The ignorance & selfishness is just staggering. 6y

Andrew65 @Lizpixie One word #Covidiots! Can not be,ie e leolke‘s stupidity, ignorance and rank selfishness! We have just had a case in London of a 13 year old boy who died. All these people thinking they will be safe, no guarantees for any of us. Stay safe 😍 6y

Librariana Stay safe as well, @Andrew65, and hang in there as best you can! I'm very sorry to hear about your coworker, but I'm hopeful that with rest and isolation, they have a smooth recovery ? A positive to share?... umm... we had snow earlier today! ?❄⛄ Also, hubby and I watched "Onward" last night ? Currently prepping a cup of coffee before I sit down with my current reads ??? 6y

gradcat @BookwormM This is really bad news. I‘m terribly sorry for anyone who gets this kind of illness in the midst of the beehive of activity around COVID. My thoughts are with you and your friend...hoping for the best. 💔💔💔 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 I‘m glad your colleague is not in the worst group, and I truly hope she stays at home and gets proper rest. Meanwhile, I‘m getting very worried about you, my friend. I truly hope you are and will continue to be well. Take care of yourself, Andrew...these are sobering times. 6y

gradcat @CocoReads I‘m so glad you‘re feeling less anxious. Your mood will probably seesaw over the next couple of weeks. Just try & take care of yourself, please...♥️ 6y

gradcat @Velvetfur So sorry about your financial situation, Vikki. I wish I could have been at that Boots with you...I would have bought it for you, lovely. But be careful going out...we don‘t want you getting ill, my buddy. ♥️ 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 By the way, clever hashtag #Covidiots ... it would be funny if it wasn‘t so apt. 6y

Ms_T Sad news about your colleagues. My colleague‘s gran died today of Covid-19. He is now isolating for 14 days and will be alone at a time when support is paramount. Work today was less hectic and a lot calmer. It‘s the first time in over a week I haven‘t felt panicky and have left work at the end of the day without feeling mentally exhausted. #StaySafe 6y

Andrew65 @Librariana Thanks. 😍 Snow! Been colder here this week but not seen snow. Coffee and a book, what could be better! 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Sobering indeed, think I‘m well! Think long enough, 11 days, since I spent time with her so hopefully that means I‘m safe. She helped me plan for the caring of the co-workers the last afternoon school was fully open.thanks for your thoughts. 😍🥰 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Not mine original, think I saw it trending on Twitter. Never really used twitter but pushing a lot of school messages and pictures of children doing things at home through Twitter at the moment. 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T Some positives there but really sorry to hear about your colleague‘s gran, such awful tines we are living through. Even if we are introverts we are social animals and all this isolation not good fir us at certain key times in our lives. Thanks fir your thoughts. 😍 (edited) 6y

tracey38 @Andrew65 thank you. She did help. I did worry a little she'd just say "oh, it's just the times and what we're all dealing with. It'll pass." Thankfully, she was better than that! I think working in any type of healthcare just makes things feel a little scarier at times because we get thrown so much info and so many changes on the fly. I do keep reminding myself this won't last forever. ? 6y

Eggs Our governor extended shelter in place until April 30, and schools will be open May 4 ugghhh 6y

CocoReads @gradcat thank you I‘m trying to keep a positive attitude but as @tracey38 said-healthcare workers get a lot of info and changes on the fly. Additionally, I just found out my mom has to have radiation treatment for her thyroid cancer. She just had it out right before this all started-I haven‘t seen her since before. She‘s got a positive attitude right now though so hopefully that will help. Scary though to go through it basically alone. 6y

Crewgurl I hope your co-worker is resting and recovering! More and more cases here every day. Our state is only behind New York in the number of cases. Everything is locked down until the end of April. I hope people just stay home so we can get through this. Work has calmed down a bit. We managed to create a plan that had minimal financial impact to our employees and they keep their health insurance. So that was a relief. More hard work to come though! 6y

Crewgurl Sending good thoughts your way @CocoReads and @BookwormM !!!! 6y

JenniferTapler Doing ok here. Doing as much care via telehealth as we can. Maui is on total lockdown and most tourists have (FINALLY) left the island. Everything is closed and the only medical appointments are those for life saving care. The biggest stress in my life is the complete lack of PPE and not enough medical equipment / supplies. It‘s very scary! 6y

Velvetfur @gradcat Oh you're so sweet Minette, thank you for the thought! I'm only leaving the house about once every 3 days and keeping away from people, also walking everywhere so no risky public transport (and getting exercise!) 😊 I hope you're safe where you are and that people around you are being sensible xxx 6y

Velvetfur @Andrew65 'support too slow or not there' sums it all up perfectly, for me and so many others right now... Thank you x 6y

Velvetfur @BookwormM @CocoReads much love and strength to you xxx 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 crap, I missed this again. I'll try to remember to check in today! I slept half the afternoon yesterday, :( 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Not to worry 🥰 There fir people whenever they want to pop in. Hope today goes well. 😘 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads @tracey38 I take my hat off to you both. 🎩 Such remarkable courage and dedication being shown by health professionals. I just don‘t know how you face up to it every day. We can turn pictures off but you are in amongst it every day! True heroes and the word was never more deserving! 👏👏👏🙌🥰 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Sorry to hear about your mom. Sending g all my love, best wishes and positive thoughts. 😘 6y

CocoReads Thank you @Andrew65 I‘m lucky in that they‘re trying to keep my hospital as the “clean” hospital and that I‘m in a department with no direct patient contact but it‘s still rough because you just don‘t know. I suspect my part of Indiana/Michigan will peak during the coming weeks and we‘ll see how it all plays out. Until then, it‘s step by step 6y

CocoReads As for my mom, this is her second go around with the big c-she had cervical last year and did well with radiation but this one seems a more involved type than what she‘s had before. So 🤷‍♀️. Just keep swimming.... 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads 😘 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs I‘ll be surprised if schools are. 6y

Andrew65 @Crewgurl Thanks, unfortunately a lot of bad days ahead for all of us, but limit the impact if people took things seriously! 6y

Andrew65 @JenniferTapler Totally scary and showing how unprepared and complacent all countries were. Stay safe! 6y

tracey38 @Andrew65 thank you! @CocoReads many hugs to you! ❤❤❤ 6y

gradcat @CocoReads I‘m so sorry to hear this about your mother, and I really feel for her being isolated as well. I really hope she will be okay...and you—I hope you will be okay as well....♥️ 6y

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Back to work for some of us today, for others it was continued lockdown or social isolation. How has the day gone for you today? Productive? Anxious? Let us know how you are feeling and support each other through this.

I was back at work toward but working from home. All day looking at screens, video conferencing, making safeguarding plans, email, messaging, phone calls etc. Although better than last night when anxiety and little sleep kicked in.

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AprilMae Today my goal was to get laundry done (no in home washer/dryer for me!!), and to clean some more. I just got some info from my job, so I have some paperwork and things to figure out today. But, it's sunny and I opened some windows to enjoy the nice weather while I do that!! Hope you all have a good day!! 6y

GHABI4ROSES Looks like you had what I call “Sunday Panic”! Let us dig in and embrace and get ‘er done💖💪🏾 6y

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Andrew65 @AprilMae Grey, cold and overcast for us. And a fully busy work day, now aiming to get some reading in. Yours sounds productive. 6y

Birdsong28 I am doing ok, did some more cleaning and some reading but I know that I will have to think more about what I can do around the house to keep me occupied. My only issue now is that I am having trouble getting to sleep as I am not running about like I was as I am usually running round the shop serving customers or walking back and forth to and from work so I am tired when I get home. @Andrew65 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m at work and our numbers are still rising... Our town still has nonessential businesses open!! I just don‘t get it 🤦🏼‍♀️ I‘m feeling frustrated! 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES At least some more positive sounding messages and less doom and gloom from the Government press conference today. Death checked back a bit in the past coupe of days. A trend or a blip? Time will tell. (edited) 6y

cobwebmoth It's super windy here, so the internet was out for several hours which made everything a little more challenging. Other than that we're doing okay. 6y

IamIamIam It didn't occur to me exactly how late it was when you were commenting until today! Lol... today is weird. My daughter is all settled with her virtual schooling but my son's teacher had a new math lesson with his class & a pep talk from his teacher about just doing his best every day. 6y

Andrew65 @Birdsong28 Yes I had great trouble sleeping last nigh, so now finished work so tired struggling to read. Grrrrr. Mind I did sleep 19 hours over Friday and Saturday night. Unheard of for me. 6y

AprilMae @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks that is super frustrating. I know today when I went to do my laundry, I was amazed at the people still out an about. 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Which state / town is that Misty. Sounds very strange compared to other places. Why aren‘t some of the governments learning. If our PM had acted quicker on lockdown likely to have been less deaths! 6y

GHABI4ROSES You guys are doing great, our deaths are increasing, yikes; they expect us to peak in a month🤷🏻‍♀️🙏🏾 6y

Andrew65 @cobwebmoth Good to hear, but no internet is like meltdown! 😳 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES May just be a blip but at least a bit of a pause Is good, talking of peak 2 - 3 weeks here so sure still will get a lot worse before better. Full impact of lockdown hardly like to impact for another couple,e of weeks. 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Our issue is the number of parents / children not engaging with distant learning. Frustrating! Feel like wasting our time. 6y

GHABI4ROSES As long as you all do not go back too soon; not worth it🚫 6y

IamIamIam I got less than stellar news about the museum I volunteer at, as they're closed indefinitely. All NY state parks are open, though, so we can go see the buildings if we visit the arboretum. My husband is the only one with any sense of normalcy, even if he's working from home. I keep reminding him how lucky he is to even be working as it is!! 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Which state in US are you in? 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES We won‘t be keep talking about 6 months to get back to full normality and can‘t relax the rules too soon. Keep also saying the phrase 12 weeks. 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Working, whilst frustrating and lacking control does give something else to think about. (edited) 6y

GHABI4ROSES @andrew65 the kids/ parents not engaging will hopefully NOT be blamed on you, unlike what my MomMum is enduring; we cannot please everyone. Care, but do not let any negativity define you, PLEASE🙏🏾📚💪🏾 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Usually is turned around on us. Will start a big telephone drive tomorrow. 6y

EadieB Forgot to turn my timer on for the readathon but only read 1 book. Only got 1/2 of our food order but I was able to put together a meatloaf today. Got the wash done today too. Was trying to read but kept falling asleep. Got to wrap up some books to put in the mail on Friday. I'm getting rid of 8 books this week. Which will bring me up to almost 300 books mailed out to swappers since January. Hope everyone is doing good and staying safe. 6y

TrishB Your 2nd para pretty much defines my day too. Too tired to read now but really want to. 6y

kezzlou85 Home learning is going okay though my eldest got a little stressed about science. For a week when they usually only do two lessons of it, they have set a huge amount. I'm trying not to stress or get too anxious about it all. ❤ 6y

BookwormM Very quiet day working from home but but not really any work to do 😢😢 6y

EadieB @TrishB I guess we need more rest with all our anxiety. 6y

Karisa In California: Distance learning is in full swing at my charter school with about 70% work completion. Week 3 for us. Making contact (email/video chat/phone) w/each family at least once per week & tracking it. I've thankfully heard from all families in my class at least once. My kids at home are learning too. My city is on a "stay at home" order. Allowed to go out for exercise and essentials as long as physical distance maintained. Feeling good! 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB Not surprised, very similar jobs just with people of different ages. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 We‘ve scaled ours right back but it is those we are not hearing from that is the biggest concern. 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM That‘s part of the issue, and how can‘t control things as well to the same degree. 6y

Andrew65 @Karisa That is what we are targeting once a week, and targeting those not heard from. Email is not working for these. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I thought you got back in the swing on Friday (or at least I think it was Friday), sending positive thoughts, my reading is going better but still not at full capacity. Had to work exceptionally hard on Sunday to hit 24 hours. 6y

Karisa @Andrew65 It is tough. Teachers are each tracking our home room kiddos and secretaries are calling on those still not heard from. Hang in there. All just doing our best. 💗 6y

EadieB Bucks County Pennsylvania totals for today - Total Confirmed Cases 249 - Recoveries 28 - Deaths 3. There were 180 yesterday with 1 death so the numbers are still going up. These figures are so scary. I wish people would just stay home. My daughter was separated from her 3 kids for 2 weeks. She just picked them up yesterday from her in-laws house because she couldn't take crying everyday. She is only working 2 days now at the animal hospital. ⬇
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Andrew65 @Karisa That‘s all we can do, but frustrating. Thanks 😊 (edited) 6y

EadieB My daughter takes her clothes off in the garage and jumps in the shower as she doesn't want her kids to get the virus. I think her husband is staying home the days she works. (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie I‘m agitated today. So laying low. 🤣 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I don‘t get some people and why they are not staying home. Deaths in UK Thurs : 113, Fri : 181, Sat : 260, Sun : 209, Mon : 180. Hopefully a trend but could be a dip. Hospital entrances going up but the rate of increase slowing. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie I felt like that last night! (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie Michigan is a hot spot 184 deaths 6,498 cases we are about doubling daily... 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 🤦🏽‍♀️ 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 I was doing better on Friday but not so good yesterday. I still had some pain in my neck and head but that seems better today. Sounds like you had a very busy day today. Hopefully the parents/kids will start to appreciate the type of learning you are doing. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie That‘s worrying. Are you locked down? If so the rate of increase may slow. Hopefully 🤞 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB All busy work days but don‘t feel achieving much. My strength is meeting and empowering people, almost impossible to do from a distance. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Hope you continue to feel better. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 yup essential travel to store for food or essential workers out only-but people aren‘t listening because they believed the orange one. He is their god. I‘m inside day 18😳 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie I‘m only on 7 and already feels like a lifetime! Groundhog Day! (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB When I was in school, and after shopping I was doing same re clothes and straight in shower. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Deaths in the Pennsylvania now total 48, and 693 new cases bring the statewide total to 4,087. State totals are increasing too. I'll be glad when they start coming down but the officials say that this week should be very bad as we are moving up towards the peak. So sad! (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 I got good report from parents on reading today so that made me happy they asked for more from me along the same lines to do as it is going well. Made my day. 6y

kezzlou85 @Andrew65 yeah I can imagine that's quite a worry. 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 Yes, if you're not getting parents involved, that's definitely putting you at a disadvantage. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie I can imagine! 👏👏👏 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie We‘re trying to source extra books at the moment to give out with lunches. Others gone to vouchers, but maintaining packed lunches for some form of contact within social distancing rules. 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam It‘s the already disadvantaged children that are being disadvantaged more by this. 😔 6y

Q84 We're good here. Started a new job since the old one wasn't essential and was the first to go. Now I'm trying to readjust to the new one. Havent been able to sleep much during the day but all healthy and well here. 6y

Ms_T I‘m still working and I am anxious every morning before I set off for work. I had a couple of people come a bit too close to me today and I warned them off in no uncertain terms. I‘m baffled people still aren‘t taking this seriously. FFS! 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T FFS Indeed! And I don‘t blame you. Any trip outside is stressful and anxiety ridden. 6y

Andrew65 @Q84 All seems good for you. Take care. 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 Absolutely... One of my friends is having the same issues with her students. We've been out for 2 weeks, today started week 3, and she's a reading teacher. She said at least half her students haven't been in contact and she's at the elementary level as well. My heart is breaking for them and for the educators who care about them! 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Ours are aged 3 - 11, it‘s where parents don‘t care that I find heartbreaking. 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 😖💔💔 I can't imagine... it's really disheartening. 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Almost feel all the work we have done is going out the window. 😔 6y

GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65 wish I could help on the telephone drive, it would be funny to see their reactions🤣 @EadieB OMG on daughter and garage clothes, what a life memory🤦🏻‍♀️ @Karisa what part of California, I am in LA🌇 6y

CocoReads Back to work. Anxious, anxious, anxious. If I manage to come out of this without being medicated, or sick. It‘ll be a miracle. Im halfway tempted to quit but I worked really hard for that job. Although if I get sick, it‘s probably not worth it. 6y

CocoReads Of course, I could quit, and get sick anyway. There seems to be no good options right now. 6y

tracey38 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks right? I saw on the news this weekend that some golf courses were going to be considered essential as long as people kept to the social distancing rules. I was like WHAT!?! How are people still not taking this seriously??? 6y

tracey38 Worked today and we had a busy clinic. But ok as I can be today. Been up since 2am because I was having trouble sleeping. Hoping to get better sleep tonight because this will be a busy work week. 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads We do seem to be in Catch 22 land. Stay strong, whatever decision you make. Sending as many positive thoughts as I can. 😘😘😘 🌈 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 We could have kept each other company as I couldn‘t sleep either.sebdibg positive thoughts fir a good night‘s sleep. 😊 Go,f courses, really! 😳🥺😱🌈 6y

CocoReads @Andrew65 thank you. I appreciate that! And I‘m sending positive thoughts your way as well. My sister and many of my friends are teachers and it seems to be actually more difficult to teach remotely than in person. 6y

Velvetfur Hi Andrew, I actually left the house today! Went to my local pharmacy to pick up a prescription, then to Tesco for some food. Pleased to report that all people were keeping a good distance from each other 👍 I'm sorry to hear about your situation and the parents you haven't heard from, it's not fair when people like you are giving so much and people like them are not appreciating 🙁 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Almost Impossible! We need to support each other and have friends at our back. 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur Part of my everyday life, just exacerbated by distance and feeling powerless. Well done with your expedition. Going out seems like a major expedition, like climbing Everest! 👍😊 (edited) 6y

Velvetfur Thank you, and I agree! Sending good vibes for the teaching xx 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur Thanks 😊👍 Have a good day tomorrow. 6y

tracey38 @Andrew65 haha, we could have! Yes, golf courses, can you believe it? How that can possibly be essential is beyond me. It sounds like you have a lot going on as well. Hope you are able to get a much better night's sleep tonight, too! 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 Thanks 😊 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 I do hope that 19 hrs you got over Friday-Saturday provides a leg up for you...sounds like you (& lots of others) are having trouble sleeping, as am I...I‘m not feeling very well today, so I‘m taking it easy. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks & @AprilMae It‘s stunning to me that people aren‘t staying in—so stupid, & even dangerous.... @CocoReads You‘re sounding very stressed...please take care of yourself...and likewise for @tracey38 ... ♥️♥️♥️ 6y

tracey38 @gradcat ❤❤❤ thank you. Am trying! 6y

CocoReads @gradcat I‘m trying. It‘s hard. Thank goodness for Litsy! It helps a lot! 6y

TheSpineView So sorry you are stressed! I have faired better than most I think. Since I am only working from home now and with not much to do I have been going to the barn to help. Students who normally work never came back from break and the horses still need care. It does brighten my day to see their faces and get a greeting. 6y

Itchyfeetreader @Andrew65 I really appreciate this check in and apologise I have not been v responsive. My job is not a key worker role but I am learning the hard way about how much longer doing some of my job takes away from the office. Days are long. Sending you all my very best. I believe we are so lucky to have teachers like you working hard for our kids. Hold on in. You matter too xxx 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Take things easy, I think this whole situation is making us aware of any ache, pain, cough etc. Be jibber I go wrecks by the end of it. 😘 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads We‘re here to support you in any way we can. 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @TheSpineView I can see how that would help. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @Itchyfeetreader Thanks very much for your kind words. 🥰 Feel free to drop in at any time, always here for people. And you are right about how much longer things take and learnt how my personal interactions are key to everything I do, almost impossible to use this skill set remotely. 😊👍 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 I ate too much, but I finally finished a book!! Will post after phone charges!! Stay well, all!!💫 (edited) 6y

ValerieAndBooks It‘s as if you‘ve started a new job and learning the ropes Andrew. Ugh. Doing okay here in southeastern Pennsylvania but feel better when my loved ones in other states (my older two kids , my mom, etc) check in daily. 6y

Andrew65 @ValerieAndBooks That sums it up perfectly! 👍😊🌈 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Well done 👏👏👏😊 6y

EadieB @ValerieAndBooks Where do you live in Southeastern PA? I'm in Perkasie. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CocoReads sending you love ❤️ 6y

JacqMac I spent the day trying to change our internet provider. With two kids doing school work and hubby video conferencing and all the video games and streaming services, our internet just couldn‘t handle the load. Also doing laundry. It‘s snowing like crazy now, so it‘s been much easier to stay inside. lol 6y

JacqMac @CocoReads Big hugs. That‘s such a hard position to be in. 6y

ValerieAndBooks @EadieB West Chester (actually Thornbury Twp, Chesco). 6y

JacqMac @Andrew65 I hope this new normal gets easier for you. 6y

EadieB @ValerieAndBooks Ok, right! I remember meeting you in Philly a couple years ago. 6y

ValerieAndBooks @EadieB yes — when you generously shared books with us all 😊 6y

EadieB @ValerieAndBooks Do you still want to read Normal People? 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 @SumisBooks I'm here! For some reason I'm feeling slightly paralyzed today, as in staring off in space and not really accomplishing anything. I hope tomorrow is a better day. Take care my friends 6y

EadieB @Crazeedi Sorry to hear you are not doing well. I can understand where you are coming from. Very hard times with this virus and I'm still praying that your visit and testing goes well! Take care my dear friend and let me know how things are going with you tomorrow! 6y

PaperbackPirate Today I found out school is closed for the rest of the school year. I knew it was coming but it was still a big dose of reality. I did my first online lesson to cheer myself up. I‘m sad I didn‘t have a fun last day and some closure with my little classroom community, but I‘m working to be there for them as best as I can. 6y

Eggs Hey everyone-was watching my grands today as their preschool and kinder are out for 2 more weeks. I question the definition of “essential businesses” ! Churches and schools are shutdown yet the liquor stores are open!!!!! 🍸🍹🍻🍾🥂 6y

Crazeedi @EadieB I will be in touch tomorrow, I'm going to adjust my attitude hopefully today! Thanks for you caring❤ 6y

ValerieAndBooks @EadieB yes — I stacked it based on Litsy 😊. If you read it, I missed your review— did you like it? 6y

EadieB @ValerieAndBooks I‘m going to read it soon. If you want me to send it to you, send me your address - eadieburke@comcast.net 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi A definite rollercoaster ride. One of our staff was taken into hospital today. 😢 We‘re here fir you. Stay strong with a little help from your friends, and don‘t be too hard on yourself. 🥰😘 6y

Andrew65 @PaperbackPirate That‘s all any of us can do. We have spent the day chasing up children not heard from. 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs Crazy! So we know now we can get drunk and play golf, not necessarily in that order! @tracey38 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Good luck for tomorrow, will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. 🥰😘😍💓 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Let me know what you think of it. @ValerieAndBooks 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 yes I will let you know when I finish what I think. Did your staff member have the virus? 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Just been told she‘s allowed to come home. Given nebulisers and antibiotics. Told to rest and think she has got it from chest X-rays but awaiting results. (edited) 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Was she working from home? 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Yes because of underlying conditions not been in school for 11. Days. (edited) 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 At least she wasn‘t working close to others and you. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Worked very closely with me for an hour or so on last day school open but that was 11 days ago so hopefully should be okay now. Symptoms should have shown by now I would imagine. 6y

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How is every one today? #DailyCheckIn Felt a bit of a roller coaster day today. Some good time to fired and try to distract myself on, but as the day has progressed time to think about the next school week, how we take things forward for carers and Free School Meal children, as well as how we can try to promote the learning of the other children so increasingly distracted at times.

How have you filled your Sunday?

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Andrew65 @CocoReads @cobwebmoth @Q84 @Ms_T @kezzlou85 @Texreader @TrishB @AprilMae @TheSpineView @Lizpixie 6y

GHABI4ROSES I am putting my reading first today, cus yesterday was lots of everything else. Feeling blessed, and that the break was earned. I still have some chores, but nothing compared to Saturday! Love and blessings to you, my Littens! Thank you for hiding in my metaphorical fort with me @SquidgetsRoom 💖📚🍷 6y

melissajayne I‘m actually just kinda just getting going, even though it‘s noon here on the west coast of Canada. 6y

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Birdsong28 I have caught up on my reading. Spoken to a few friends, checked on how they were doing 📚📖 6y

TheSpineView Habks for the tag! Doing great! Enjoying things being laid back. Have gotten a lot done around the house. 6y

KristiAhlers Doing laundry and reading of course! 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @melissajayne @Birdsong28 @TheSpineView @Katbooklover Sounding quite a productive day, in many ways for all of us. Sounds if someone of us are starting to get into more of a reading habit again. Certainly gives me solace and balance when I do! Much needed at this time. 6y

CocoReads I‘ve spent much of the day reading, sent the hubs to the store for perishables and then wiped them all down when he got home. Pretty sure my hands are going to smell like bleach forevermore. Not looking forward to the coming workweek but I‘m doing the best I can so I‘m just going to take it one day at a time. 6y

TheBookHippie Looking out at the week as well, anticipating an announcement from our governor on school so it‘s difficult to plan... free meals to kids has hit a good rhythm ..I got hundreds of books out last week during the meal drop off time... as for today, good meditation this morning, a bit of cleaning and #botmbuddyread where I once again almost threw the book 🤣😳 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Sending positive thoughts to you for this week. Take care and will be thinking of you. 💓 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie My library has JUST bought an ebook copy of the book, typical when it is too late for the buddy read. Sitting here thinking how we reach more children this week and how we can promote reading in particular. So tricky remotely. Learning Platforms are no good for many of our children. Trying something a bit more personal. 6y

GHABI4ROSES I have said many times that Goodreads and Litsy came into my life at the PERFECT time. Not surprised. I always felt guilty for wanting to read. Thank God for all of you! 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Withput reading and books, not sure how we‘d get through this. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 I filled gallon zip lock bags: stickers -pencils -colouring pages-bookmarks-worksheets and books . Cleared out my cupboards! We‘ve sent postcards out weekly. But yes..it‘s so difficult to replicate all my one on one ..😫😭 6y

GHABI4ROSES Yeah, now I just need add back my running😣 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Nothing can replicate that human touch. I am running daily competitions for each year group across the week. Just sent out first messages congratulating the winners. 6y

Texreader Gardening and cleaning house. This is the first day I‘ve really been down. I anticipate a rough work week. A little sunshine helps. 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 & everybody else! I‘m content today. I finished my ReadWithMrBook, and am excited for new quarter on Booked2020. I hope you don‘t get yourself in a dizzying whirlwind this coming week, Andrew. You must take care of yourself (just call me “Harpy”), and same for you, @CocoReads ... I‘ll be thinking of you guys....♥️♥️♥️ 6y

gradcat @Texreader I‘m sorry you‘re feeling down...is it cabin fever or the prospect of going back to work? Anyway, I hope things get better. ♥️ 6y

Crewgurl Had a lazy Sunday. I got a bad cut last week and got stitches and didn‘t want to go back to urgent care, so I or a suture removal kit on amazon and my husband and I took them out 😂 got a workout in and I‘m picking out my next read! Getting cuddles with my little one and hoping this all ends soon. Stay safe everyone!!! 6y

AprilMae I spent last night stress baking (made mint chocolate chocolate chip cookies and homemade croutons), so today I'm trying to keep my hands and mind busy, rotating between a puzzle, knitting and organizing. Today will be 2 weeks since I was last over to see my parents. I check in with them every day, but it's hard not to be able to go visit them, or my siblings/ nieces and nephews... I'm trying to stay positive, social distancing is important 6y

BookwormM I cleaned the bathroom and read an amazing book so a good day for me also 45 minutes walking in the cold wind

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AprilMae @TheBookHippie I received your letter! I'll be sending a response tomorrow in the mail!❤ 6y

AprilMae @Texreader sorry your feeling down. I hope the sunshine is helpful 🌞 6y

Andrew65 @Texreader This does certainly challenge our moods and emotions. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. 💓 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Will try to deal with what is thrown at us in a calm and reasoned manner. Thanks for your thoughts, they mean a lot. 💓 6y

Andrew65 @Crewgurl Oh no, hope you are okay. Don‘t blame you not wanting to attend urgent care at the moment! Stay safe and this will pass at some point. 6y

Andrew65 @AprilMae This does present some mental challenges and what we can‘t do but desperately want to. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. 💓 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM It was cold today, did a lot of laps of the garden in the cold! 6y

TrishB Had a relaxing day until work emails came back to life! It was almost like senior managers had a pact not to start emailing people until 7pm! 6y

TheBookHippie @AprilMae ❤️ 6y

TheBookHippie @TrishB WINNING! 6y

TheBookHippie @Crewgurl 🤣🤣 6y

TheBookHippie @Texreader sending light! 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB Similar! 6y

margreads I did my nails, watched Grand Ole and then watched all of season 4 of Outlander 6y

Andrew65 @margreads Sounds a great day. 👍 6y

Velvetfur Oops sorry I missed the check-in time! My Dad came to my house with some toilet paper (yay!) and some cans of Coke (as requested), then I made some rum & coke and watched some of my fave Game of Thrones clips on YouTube and I'm a bit tipsy 😁 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur No problem, that‘s when I post it, people can drop in at any time. Sounds a good evening. Toilet paper, well done on that almost impossible task. 6y

TorieStorieS A quiet and lovely Sunday indoors only because it‘s very blustery outside! I finished one book and am starting another from my #BOTMBacklog! 6y

Andrew65 @TorieStorieS That‘s great! 😊👍 6y

Velvetfur @Andrew65 My Papi is a resourceful chap! One of my housemates asked who the old man is who's been to the door a few times and I was like "that's MY old man!", then she opened the living room door to tell our other housemate and we all laughed 'cos apparently everyone's been wondering who he is, I didn't think anyone had noticed as he's been here for just a few seconds each time ? 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur He obviously made an impact! 6y

Velvetfur @Andrew65 I think he's the only visitor we've had, hehe 😁 6y

tracey38 I haven't been able to get into reading like I wanted this weekend. My mind keeps wandering. I am so very much dreading the workweek starting tomorrow. One of my friends lost her mom completely unexpectedly yesterday and because of the whole COVID19, couldn't be at the hospital with her and her big family can't get together. It's been a rough one today. Sending lots of Litsy love out to everyone! 💛 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 That‘s dreadful. You have my full sympathy, sending positive thoughts in your direction and will be thinking of you this week. 💓 6y

IamIamIam Hey everyone! I caught up on some cleaning even though my shoulder is a mess. I think that cluster was a tension headache. Then I just tried to get through a bad book 🙄 and then grabbed a book of short stories to zone out with. Tagged book is not highly suggested, lol

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IamIamIam @Andrew65 What grade levels are in your school and how much longer is your school year? Our teachers are more focused on connection than new material for the year so far. Remote learning has been going for 2 weeks but there isn't a district wide standard and my kids are only in elementary school. The biggest concern is my son being prepared for middle school but it will be what it will be at this point. 6y

IamIamIam @tracey38 That's so scary! Please send our condolonces! 🤗 6y

tracey38 @Andrew65 thank you. I know starting tomorrow we are supposed to wear masks all day at work. It just causes more anxiety for me! And I just feel so bad for my friend, especially during these times when the family can't even come together to mourn properly. @IamIamIam I will, thank you! ❤ 6y

JacqMac @tracey38 That‘s so awful. I really feel for anyone going through that right now. It must be so difficult for her. 6y

JacqMac Lazy day here. I didn‘t get much reading done. We went into a Netflix hole. It has been a very relaxing day though. I did some cross-stitching. And now I‘m listening to hubby and son playing basketball in the driveway. At least it‘s nice enough to open the windows for a bit. Winter is coming a back next week. (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Hope things improve for you, so much tension and anxiety around. We teach age 3 - 11.Agree it is more about connection than new learning, can‘t really do that without face to face teaching. Many of our parents can‘t support that and have other demands on them. Learning Platforms will lead to haves and have nots and sone who are not able to access. So emailing activities and using email connections. Also driving through Twitter (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam with extra activities and to direct children to. Far from perfect but trying to give structure for parents and other things to think about. School year goes on till 19th July. Now fully wrecked and think we will be closed a looong time. Will take years to get this back. 😢 Yes worry about our children going to the new school in September with little or no induction.. 😔 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Sounds a great family day. 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 Wow, you really think you won't reopen for the year? That's terrifying!! I know NYC schools said that might be an issue but that's a massive system compared to our district, which is only 5 schools and no pre school. It's definitely harder when you have families who don't have the same level of connectivity. Luckily we have a 1:1 Chromebook ratio so kids were able to continue work through those. 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 We are also fortunate that the teachers already implement Google Classroom in their daily classes so both my kids were familiar with how to go about remote learning. They're able to maintain at least and NY state cancelled the state assessments so I really have no worries. I worry about the special needs kids and the graduating seniors, though! 6y

Eggs Hi👋🏻👋🏻 sorry so late—I chose to work on scrapbook today and got a lot done while listening to a book by Lisa jewell

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Andrew65 @IamIamIam I hope to be back before the end of the year but can see it being mid to late June at the earliest. Hopefully I‘m wrong! Sounds like you are more advanced than us in technology! 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs Great to see you pop in. That‘s one book I read late last year. 6y

JacqMac @IamIamIam I have a kid with learning disabilities and a kid in grade 12. We were told not to expect schools to open until at least September, but that everyone will grade and graduate. Online classes start next week. We are just trying to take it day by day. But it‘s a worry. (edited) 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 You‘re welcome, eternally...♥️ 6y

IamIamIam @JacqMac Awww, that's really tough. My neighbor is graduating this year and said she doesn't care how the rest of the year goes, but she wants to walk for graduation. It's the only thing you really look forward to from kindergarten on. Where are you located? 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Hi there!! I‘m still here, doing well in my little home in Jersey. Did some creative journaling today, watched some YT, read, made asparagus. I took a Sunday break from showering. Hahahahaha...TMI? Thank you for tagging me bc I couldn‘t find yesterday‘s. Hope things go well tomorrow (your today). Sorry I‘m so late!! 6y

JacqMac @IamIamIam We are in Alberta. I‘m hoping my daughter and her friends come up with something creative. It is a bit of a letdown, to not be able to walk across the stage. Or even have a prom. 6y

Crazeedi Sorry I did check in yesterday @Andrew65 , I was trying to read as much as I could! When I get on Litsy, I end up spending lots of time instead of reading ❤ I'm doing ok 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi sending positive thoughts your way. I struggled a lot yesterday afternoon / evening and had trouble sleeping, but better today. 6y

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Check-in time! | United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region, United States. Dept. of Agriculture

The first weekend of lockdown in the U.K.! Luckily have a Readathon to focus on, which is much better for my mental health thank watching the news. Things continue to progress, and going to try to take on a supermarket later when hopefully be quieter. How has your Saturday been? How are your feeling?

Stay strong. We‘ve got this, just the long haul! 👍

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GHABI4ROSES Happy to be here! Cleaning goals today, despite trying to have all that done for our month-end ReadAThons. I am 4.25 hours in, I hope I can seriously add to that! @SquidgetsRoom @Andrew65 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Impressive! Good luck with building Readathon time. 6y

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CocoReads Not working today or tomorrow but not keeping track of time for readathon either. I slept for 12 hours last night, woke up with a rip roaring sinus headache brought on by storms, and my first low blood sugar episode in almost 20 years. Luckily I knew what to do and I‘m feeling much better now. Did some laundry, dishes, and finished a book. Trying for a 90% media blackout this weekend to help my anxiety 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads I‘m doing the same re media blackout, doesn‘t help us! I also slept for over 10 hours which is very rare for me. Enjoy your well earned break. My sinuses have given me grief for a few weeks. Sorry to hear about the blood sugar issue, shows how stressed / anxious we all are! 6y

CocoReads @Andrew65 yes, i don‘t normally sleep more than 5 or 6 hours so I know it was a lot of stress and anxiety shutting me down. Good luck at the store! I‘m working on a list to send my hubby out for tomorrow. 6y

gradcat @EadieB I deleted it. I‘ll try for a better word next weekend. Thanks for the advice! 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads I‘m the same in sleep terms, usually 5 or 6 hours. My wife is more vulnerable than me so as is in the past few weeks I‘ll be doing all the shopping. (edited) 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 Hi Andrew! I already chatted with you on my word-of-the-day post, which I deleted because the word was inappropriate for this time. Just wanted to let you know. Otherwise, all is well today. I‘m finishing up tagged book for Mr. Book‘s challenge. 😄

If We Were Villains

CocoReads @Andrew65 that‘s why I‘m planning on sending mine-I‘m vulnerable and I still have to work so I think it best if he goes. 6y

hilded Third weekend on lockdown here, and the change is slowly starting to settle in. Today was a good day with most of it spend outside in the sun. Filled up with grocieres for the next week, so all good. Still not able to concentrate well, so reading is an non-activity at the moment. Glad you all were able to sleep in 💗 6y

BookwormM I achieved 3 loads of washing and a clean kitchen today 👍👍also an hours walk round the area I live in 6y

tracey38 I did have to go to the pharmacy, drive thru, to get two RX refills I forgot to pick up after work yesterday. But staying home all weekend other than that quick run today. Took the dog out a couple times but the pollen is just wrecking havoc on my sinuses so can't be outside in the yard to enjoy the warm weather. But gonna write some Litsy cards and read and destress before Monday gets here. Also a voiding news as much as I can. 6y

Andrew65 @hilded Sounds as if you have adapted to things well, I‘ve had to make a determined effort to try and relax and concentrate, and try to avoid media as much as possible. 6y

gradcat @Velvetfur @Andrew65 does this each day at (I think) 8 pm UK time. If you feel like participating, please join in! 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM That‘s a great day. 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat 7pm UK tonight, but will be 8pm from tomorrow night when the clocks go forward. All welcome. I forgot to tag people today. 😔 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 Agree, news is not helpful to us. Can relate to the pollen issues. Hitting the supermarket at 9pm when it might be quieter, of course that might balance out with not much being available. But at least get some things. 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat I didn‘t think you needed to delete it. At the end only a word. Good to hear you are doing well. Got my mask and gloves ready for the supermarket. 😂 6y

DieAReader Haven‘t gotten too much done today other than lounging around with my hubby in the front porch lol. Sitting with my book now though. I try to stay away from video/news broadcasts for the most part. I‘m reading different sources for what‘s going on. 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom All good things to do. 6y

Velvetfur Hi Andrew! @gradcat has just got me onto this (thanks again Minette!), and....well, life is certainly very different for us all these days isn't it?! I like your sensible approach to the supermarket, with the mask and gloves 👍 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur Unfortunately need to take every precaution. Could see this coming so ordered masks off Amazon a few weeks ago. Life has just changed fir all of us, even going to the supermarket is like climbing Everest! 😳 Great to have you popping in here. 😊 6y

AprilMae Hey all! It's rainy here in MN again, so my mood is definitely fluctuating because of it. I'm trying to limit my social media usage time and what I'm on. Today I'm working on a puzzle and watching cooking shows. Hope y'all are doing good!! 6y

Ms_T I tackled two supermarkets today. Even though there‘s now a queuing system in place, everyone was good natured and it was a much more comfortable experience inside - the two-metre gap was much easier to observe. The shelves were reasonably stocked which was a relief as I‘m trying to limit the number of times I visit stores so was able to shop for the whole week. 6y

kezzlou85 Good luck with the shopping at @andrew65 I havent braved that yet but am going to have to soon. Have been hearing from others that the shops are fairly well stocked now so thats a relief. I hope the readathon is going well for you. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 @gradcat @Ms_T @Velvetfur @EadieB @tracey38 @GHABI4ROSES Chose right time for shopping, found a Lidl open until 10.00 so went for 9pm. There was only me and two shop staff evident in the whole shop. Some lines empty but substituted enough so should have enough too keep us going for two weeks. I call that a success. (edited) 6y

Ms_T @Andrew65 Well done! 6y

Andrew65 @AprilMae Great to see you pop in here. I think all our moods are fluctuating. Hopefully the Easter will improve for you. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Readathon on about 11hrs 30 so far. 6y

JacqMac We have been avoiding the internet all day, aside from some movie watching. It was a much needed break from all the news stories. I‘ve also gotten in lots of reading. It has been a much better anxiety day today. I‘m glad you‘re all hanging in there. It has really been an adjustment. 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac A big adjustment and the internet needs avoiding at the moment. 6y

Velvetfur Thank you for doing this 😊 Re: supermarket, when you went at 9pm was there any toilet paper there?! 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur No but did manage to get some moist toilet wipes. Not seen any toilet roll in weeks, luckily got enough from before for a few weeks. We need to support each other through this. 😊 (edited) 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 You guys are turning your clocks back later than we Americans...we changed our a couple of weeks ago. Anyway, I HATE daylight saving time! But never mind...so glad you had a good shop, and so glad you Brits are smart enough to stay in. When I went to the store to run in for water, there was LOADS of people shopping. I was really surprised. And thanks again for doing this! ♥️ 6y

gradcat @Velvetfur Yay! You‘re here! ♥️♥️♥️ 6y

Velvetfur @Andrew65 boo to lack of loo roll 😠 6y

Velvetfur @gradcat 😙 6y

Andrew65 @Velvetfur @gradcat Far from the first thing I would have thought there‘d be a shortage of. Pasta also impossible to get hold of on my recent shops, but did get potatoes yesterday. 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat In UK the clocks always change the last Saturday in October and March. 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 The powers that be in the US are trying to phase in a permanent daylight savings time, as in year-round...not happy about that, because it gets too hot here in the summer, and when it doesn‘t get dark until 9 or 9:30 pm, it stays hot—never cools down! Ugh, dreading this summer‘s heat. It was 90 degrees Fahrenheit here yesterday! 6y

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The number of daily confirmed cases and the number of deaths 😢 continues to ramp up around the world.

Despite this how has your day been? Are you managing to improve your focus or is the anxiety overwhelming you?

LiteraryinPA, ValerieAndBooks, Crazeedi, TheBookHippie, DieAReader, JacqMac, Desha, Clwojick, Crewgurl, Eggs, Tove_Reads, IamIamIam, BookwormM, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, jb72, BeansPage, EadieB, gradcat, GHABI4ROSES, Geenie

Andrew65 @tracey38 @youneverarrived @Birdsong28 @InBooksILive @TorieStorieS @Itchyfeetreader @JanuarieTimewalker13 @CocoReads @cobwebmoth @Q84 @Ms_T @kezzlou85 @Texreader @TrishB @AprilMae @TheSpineView @Lizpixie (edited) 6y

Tove_Reads My region is being sealed off from the rest of the country as we speak. I need a document from work to be able to cross the line into another region where my work is. I‘m ordered to stay put though, but just in case I have to go to work... I‘m fine and so is everyone close to me, but let‘s see how this goes. 6y

Andrew65 My day was okay, no major issues, which at the moment is a big positive! Now worked 12 days flat so looking to take downtime this weekend whilst I lead the Readathon. 6y

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Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Police checks out there for us too. Very strange times. 6y

Tove_Reads And Boris keeping himself company 6y

CocoReads I‘m still at work-I go home in a little bit but it‘s not been a great day. Anxiety, coupled with an allergy flare up and some truly heartbreaking videos from nurses on the front lines in other areas have made it a tough one. Looking forward to the weekend, where hopefully I can rest, recharge, regain some perspective. 6y

youneverarrived I‘ve taken the day off checking news or anything and done a bit yoga and watched a nostalgic film so a positive day for me. Enjoy your weekend @Andrew65 you deserve it. 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Those medical videos must be totally heartbreaking. Sending positive thoughts to you and your colleagues, thanks for everything you are doing. This was the U.K. last night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHfHMvH7owo 6y

Andrew65 @youneverarrived Thanks, I think it is important for our mental health to not keep look at the media because it just overwhelmed you. 😢 Have a good weekend. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks There are tents outside in the parking lot at Vanderbilt in Nashville from what I am being told to triage patients... sending much love to all the nurses, doctors, ems, and other medical professionals on the frontline 💔 @CocoReads thank you for what you do! ❤️ 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 have a restful weekend🌷 I'm doing ok today. Working on my book as we speak. More rain on the way, so no outside work. Very wet here. Hope things dry out soon so we can do a little bit to get ground prepped. Heard a speaker today talk about victory gardens and how we should all be doing that if you can. So I plan to put as much in as I'm able, and have to share with others 6y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Boris, the health minister and Prince Charles all infected. 6y

JacqMac We lost someone today. Someone my husband has worked with for more than 20 years. She was fine on Tuesday. She went to the hospital with breathing problems yesterday. And she was gone this morning. She had a husband and three kids. She was a doctor, a professor and a researcher. It becomes very real, when when it starts to take out people you know. 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Totally agree and the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHfHMvH7owo is well worth watching for all in the medical profession. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Andrew65 @youneverarrived I have deactivated Facebook for this reason and I only watch the news for about an hour a day... my anxiety can‘t take it... 6y

Tove_Reads @JacqMac 😞 so sorry for your loss 6y

lahousewyfe Today is my first day of "stay home, stay safe" and I'm done for the day two hours early. The sun is out and I can hardly believe there's such horror in the world. 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac That‘s awful, the grandfather of one of my employees is in hospital with Covid 19 at the moment. Not in a good way. 😢 You have my full sympathies. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Andrew65 thank you!! That is awesome! 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Thanks, sending my best thoughts and wishes to you. Those gardens seem a good idea. 🥰 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @JacqMac I am so sorry 💔💔💔 praying for you and her family... 6y

JacqMac @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks It‘s all very hard on the anxiety. I‘m trying to find calming things to keep everyone busy, so they spend less time thinking. It‘s hard when you are trapped at home. 6y

CocoReads Oh @JacqMac I‘m so very sorry, yes, it‘s heartbreaking. @Andrew65 I did see that about Prince Charles, the PM and the health minister. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks we have a tent too. As the smallest hospital in our system they are trying to keep us as the “clean” hospital but I fear at some point it‘s going to hit us and it‘ll hit us hard. We only have 6 vents here. 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Don‘t think any of us can, and it is just not good to watch it, or to be constantly searching the news channels. 6y

Andrew65 @lahousewyfe The weather has been beautiful here all week, and just seems wrong, and makes it seem as if no problems with the world. Nature can be cruel. (edited) 6y

Crazeedi @JacqMac my deepest sympathies 💔😪 6y

CocoReads Yes, I‘m trying to not watch too much stuff—I wasn‘t in anxiety meds before because it was fairly low level but I think I‘m going to need them after this is over. 6y

JacqMac Thanks everyone. We are processing. I get so frustrated with people who aren‘t taking this seriously. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @JacqMac me too 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads This lack of ventilators is heart breaking. 😢 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @JacqMac I know... I‘m sending you lots of love my friend ❤️❤️ 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Me too, even those clapping in the video not keeping to social distancing. 6y

JacqMac @CocoReads I hope you are able to find a way to get some relaxation in. I can‘t imagine how hard it must be to go into it all the time. 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Totally agree, this will impact for a long long time in the future.unbelievable and surreal. 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac I know, I don‘t know how they do it. 🙌 6y

EadieB Just got up from a nap as I was up early for the Readathon. Getting back to my reading now trying to keep my mind off of the virus. Hope everyone is doing good today. Sorry to hear that deaths are touching close to us. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I think we all need to keep our mind off the virus as much as possible for our own mental health. Obsessive watching or surfing is not helpful at all. (edited) 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 I agree! Sounds like I'll be stuck in the house forever. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I know the feeling! 6y

kezzlou85 Better day today, the headaches have finally gone and home learning went well. Until we learned about purple mash and realized it had work set on it. Oops. But first week with kids home done. 6y

youneverarrived @JacqMac oh gosh I‘m so sorry 😢 6y

youneverarrived @Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I noticed it was making me feel anxious watching it/reading about it so I‘m just switching off as much as I can. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Ditto, one week down, but who knows how many more to come. 😔 Get some good rest this weekend. 6y

Andrew65 @youneverarrived Best idea! 6y

BookwormM Better day today although my neighbours don‘t seem to be taking the social distancing advice seriously enough. I have been working from home due to being immune suppressed but rather than tell me to stay home until lockdown is over my boss is making me review weekly which is against all the advice as I can do my job at home 😡😡 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM That is ridiculous. All employees should be allowing people to work from home. 6y

BookwormM What‘s even worse is my company are saying people are working from home when they are actually in the office 😡😡 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM There should be someone you can take this to. Totally irresponsible and beyond! 6y

cobwebmoth @JacqMac I'm so sorry. A friend of ours passed away, too. It does feel so much more real and stressful when it's someone you know. Sending hugs. 6y

Andrew65 @cobwebmoth All too close 😢 Sorry for your loss. 💓 (edited) 6y

DieAReader Got to spend some time with my Mère (grandma) this morning. She asked me to run an errand cause she was worried about her blood pressure. Now I‘m leisurely going through my notifications & e-mails. Then it‘s supper time. After that I am hoping to get some reading done. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is really what worries me. Many things are very uncertain right now both globally & personally. It affects my mental state a lot negatively ?? 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom This is not good for anyone, but even worse when already someone anxiety issues. Sending positive thoughts, we all need some good news. (edited) 6y

DieAReader Thanks so much @Andrew65 🥰 Much love sent to anyone/everyone suffering from either Mental Health &/or Physical Health issues during these uncertain & unprecedented weeks & months ahead💖 🙏🏻😇 6y

IamIamIam Hugs to everyone hurting today!!! My dad's old partner from the NYPD was diagnosed a few days ago & we're keeping our fingers crossed he recovers quickly! They've got a 2 year old daughter they adopted at birth so we're really pulling for him. I was fine until I realized the headache that's been settling is a cluster episode so I strapped in and prepared for the long haul! 😫🤕 Too much stress... I should have seen this coming. On to the weekend! 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Sending positive thoughts to you, too much anxiety and stress around at the moment. Take care. 😊👍 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 Thanks! Enjoy your down time this weekend! I was able to chat with my neighbors earlier today and yes, we were all appropriately distanced! Lol, quick chats in the middle of the street helped to relieve some tension after a stressful shopping trip. 😁 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Strange isn‘t it, we all need to social distance, but are needing of other people more than ever. Take care. 😊👍 6y

hilded Echoing @lamlamlam and sending virtual hugs to all of you hurting today 💗 So sorry to hear about the losses hitting close to home. 6y

gradcat @JacqMac & @cobwebmoth I am stunned and so terribly sorry by the news of your respective losses. You are the first people I have heard from & that I have a relationship with, albeit virtual, that have suffered deaths. It is truly heart, and I really am so sorry for you two. And to @IamIamIam - I hope your dad‘s partner recovers soon. My thoughts are with all three of you. ♥️♥️♥️ 6y

gradcat @CocoReads I did not know that you are a healthcare worker. I am in awe of you guys always, but especially now in these extremely tough times. Please, please take care of yourself, and get some much-needed rest (I‘m sure!) in this weekend. I‘ll be thinking of you. ♥️ 6y

IamIamIam @gradcat Thank you! It's just crazy to go from "we don't know anyone who's contracted it" to hearing about deaths and seeing people not taking it seriously at all. My heart goes out to @JacqMac & @cobwebmoth during these strange and scary times. ? 6y

GHABI4ROSES Oh, heavens! I need to read through these comments! Looks like I am going to be tossing up some prayers. 6y

Andrew65 It‘s all too real now. @GHABI4ROSES @gradcat @IamIamIam 😢 I was shocked to see how many confirmed cases in New York today, not to mention over 100,000 confirmed cases in the US. (edited) 6y

CocoReads @gradcat I‘m a pharmacy tech in a small hospital. You cannot imagine the level of tension we have just waiting to the day we get a positive patient. They‘re trying to keep all the positives to the bigger hospital in our little system but realistically, sooner or later, we‘ll get hit. So, not on the front, but still essential and breathing the same air. 6y

GHABI4ROSES Yes, apparently National Guard type activity has been in place over a week, where one of my children‘s fathers is (the one who is completely bedridden right now), and we have been shut down here in LA since the 17th. Undeniable. 6y

cobwebmoth @Andrew65 @gradcat @IamIamIam Thank you.❤ 6y

tracey38 @JacqMac I am so very sorry for your loss. 💔 6y

tracey38 @CocoReads I am having lots of anxiety working in the healthcare field and getting bombarded with emails at work about it all. Plus, I'm also having a major allergy flair up due to high pollen here as well so I feel ya there. Thinking of you and wishing you a very relaxing and rejuvenating weekend. 💛 6y

tracey38 @Andrew65 that video made me tear up! Such a wonderful show of solidarity and support during this hard time and with so many isolated. I hope you have a relaxing weekend with some great books! 6y

tracey38 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks The hospital I work for has tents sent up at their 3 main hospital campuses for triaging patients. We get our temperature taken when we walk in the door every morning at work and starting Monday will be required to wear a mask the entire day. My anxiety is very high. I had to make a video appointment with my doctor for Tuesday to maybe rework my meds! 6y

Clwojick We just had our first confirmed case in my city. Most things are already shut down, but I have a feeling things are going to get a little nuts here soon. 6y

Andrew65 @Clwojick They‘re already nuts here! 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 It is an emotionally charged video. Sending positive thoughts your way! 🥰 6y

Crewgurl Things have been completely insane. Haven‘t really left the house in two weeks, except to take my daughter to urgent care once (strep throat again...) and been working like a crazy person. I‘m an attorney for a large company (with a very small legal department) and we have been trying to advise business on how to handle all this. But my family is well (minus the strep) and hope you all are too! 6y

IamIamIam Yes, NY is getting crazy. Most of them are in the 5 boroughs. I'm on Long Island, about 35 miles east of the city so significantly less cases in our county. I think there are less than 20 in my town. 6y

Crewgurl I‘m so sorry @JacqMac and @cobwebmoth 6y

CarolynM @JacqMac @cobwebmoth I'm so sorry. 6y

Butterfinger @JacqMac @cobwebmoth I am so sorry. 6y

Lizpixie @JacqMac @cobwebmoth sending much much love & hugs from my family to yours. Nothing much doing here, the hubs & I had a serious conversation last night about him taking precautions while out shopping & banking etc & sanitising before coming back in the house. I told him did he want to decide to clean his shoes or decide to take me off a vent coz someone healthier needed it! On a happier note, I‘m reading heaps & my butterfly bush is in bloom🌸 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 It‘s just coming on like gangbusters...and my poor, embattled New Orleans...it‘s just exploding there, very likely owing to the recent Mardi Gras celebrations. It‘s utterly heartbreaking for a city that has certainly had its fair share.... 6y

gradcat @CocoReads The fact that you are one of those few who MUST go to work puts you in the category of hero to me, not to mention in a hospital where illnesses abound. Bravo—pharmacists are especially important right now, whether you‘re prescribing for hospitalized patients or outpatients. I‘m really hoping you don‘t come into contact with the virus, but a strong you is the best medicine, therefore it makes me happy that you have the weekend to rest.♥️ 6y

Andrew65 @Crewgurl That‘s good to hear, we all need to bunker down as much as possible. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @Lizpixie That is the stark reality of it we all need to take every precaution. Stay safe. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Yes it‘s this slow burn that then seems to explode with cases doubling every three to four days and deaths doubling every two - three until the impact of lockdown kicks in. 6y

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Check-in time! | United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region, United States. Dept. of Agriculture

Time for our #DailyCheckIn. How has your day been today? Have you managed to find some personal space and get some reading time? Or has it been a tough day for you?
Thankfully had a much better day for me, an worked 11 days continuously and all yesterday, so made sure today I had a bit of a break at lunchtime today, first in all those days, and shut everything down at 4.15. I listened to all your advice yesterday so thanks. 🥰

Tove_Reads Yes, everything is fine here! Remember my advice about Follett‘s Triple as well. So many other books there. Will keep us busy in these troubled times. And hey, it‘s Friday tomorrow! 6y

GHABI4ROSES Hello! Yup, asserting myself for my personal space; fortunately, the kids are accustomed to it, cus I work at home. Your day simply needed to end yesterday! Ultra excited for our #24B4MONDAY breather! We should completely staycation this one❣️ 6y

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Andrew65 @TrishB @AprilMae @TheSpineView @Lizpixie @InBooksILive 6y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Thanks, I have spent a bit of time exploring it since shutting down. Just downloaded a Murakami for #authoramonth. 6y

gradcat Hiya @Andrew65 ... I hope your today is better than your yesterday. Hang in there—you‘re doing a helluva lotta work even here on Litsy, responding to each person (WOWZA!)—I don‘t think you could “take it easy” even if you tried. You‘re a good egg, Andrew! Here in Louisiana, as of yesterday afternoon, we are now classified as a “disaster area,” which will help with federal funds. Whatever works...♥️ 6y

CocoReads Doing ok. I‘m at work actually, taking my lunch break right now. After yesterday‘s sunshine, we return to gloom but at least it‘s now freezing at the moment. Getting some reading in. One more workday and then-thankfully, 2 days off! 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Yes looking forward to switching off for the weekend and devoting myself to the Readathon. 6y

Tove_Reads 👍🏽 There are so many good ones there. Not the best search though. But, found my missing Folletts, Robinsons, Kuzneskies etc. Made me happy! Mural aim is not for me at all. Ooh, and our Nordics are there, even some Finns! 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat 😂😂😂 Think that is true, relaxing isn‘t a natural talent for me. Brain always working and best relaxation is reading but foot always going. My wife says I run a marathon each night!And thanks, such lovely words. 😊 Take care, I noticed Louisiana was one of the top states for cases. This too will pass. Much better day today and went in with a different mind set thanks to all of you. 😊👍🥰 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads Same for both of us. Been totally clear sky here which make things a bit easier. Hope you have a good rest of the day. 6y

Birdsong28 Not had chance to read as I am still cleaning my room but next week I will be doing nothing but reading 📚📖 6y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads I need to think which books I can‘t get hold of and explore. The murakami I have downloaded is a memoir. Glad when a new author in April, not enjoyed his books that much. (edited) 6y

EadieB Had a pretty good day today working on downsizing my huge library. I'm looking forward to the readathon this weekend in order to get some quality reading time. 6y

Andrew65 @Birdsong28 That‘s great, enjoy your cleaning. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB That‘s good, I‘ve settled in to an audiobook tonight. Need to think what books I want to read during the Readathon. 😊👍 (edited) 6y

Birdsong28 @Andrew65 Thanks. It is satisfying 6y

Eggs Thanks for checkin! Nothing new here, still out of a job, but walking 3 mi/day, reading, tinkering with a long to-do list, checking on my older sisters who are over 80 yo. Hello all 💗🤗💗 6y

IamIamIam Glad to hear you had a better day, @Andrew65! Today's been a roller coaster! Lol, cooperating, not cooperating, arguing and separating... and my husband had to separate us all! I got out in the sun and got a bunch read today. I also made cookies for my neighbor who brought over Lysol yesterday! 🤗 Hugs to all!! 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs 👋 Can‘t be a good time to be looking for a new job, best of luck with that. Well done on the walking. With the lockdown only managed laps of my garden. 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Thanks 😊, sounds an interesting‘ day. Reading and sun both great and well done on the kind act. #MindToBeKind 😍 (edited) 6y

Tove_Reads So happy that there are these old Folletts to read. I‘ve found so many book I need to read that this new normal will end before I‘ve even read one percent of them. I‘ll do my best to read many, because I‘m stuck with a few series. Yes, I feel you. Murakami not for me. Who will it be in April? 6y

kezzlou85 Doing better today so learning with the girls has gone well and eldest got a good mark on her Drama homework she handed in so doing something right. 6y

Ms_T Glad to hear you‘ve had a better day today. You popped up in my thoughts twice today! We had a Coronavirus-associated incident at work today and I almost panicked but I took a deep breath and brought things under control. Our hygiene department did a fantastic job cleaning down afterwards and it shows how seriously my workplace is taking this and how great my colleagues are. Mentally though, I‘m exhausted. Roll on the weekend. 6y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Edith Wharton, not read any of hers. Most of hers are available free on Kindle. Looking forward to getting to

Ethan Frome

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 that sounds great, a very productive day. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T Thanks, and that is where it is tough. When you are working you are feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted, that was where I was yesterday, Littens, including you, helping ground me ready for today. Usually resilient and ability to bounce back, but can be like a rollercoaster can‘t it. Take great care at work and look after yourself. 🥰 6y

ConfessionofaBookaholic I‘ve been working from home and struggling to stay focused today. It‘s been cloudy outside which I think is the main culprit. Really need to start running or something just to get myself outside. 6y

Andrew65 @ConfessionofaBookaholic Yes focus isn‘t too easy at the current time, Take care, a run to focus would be good. 😊 6y

Bookwormjillk Glad today was better for you. 6y

Andrew65 @Bookwormjillk Thanks 😊, hope you had a good day. 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 hi there, I'm doing ok here! I have my tests scheduled next Wednesday thank goodness! It's a nice day here and I'm reading an ARC from Net Galley . So far it's very good. I am making grilled steak, baked potatoes and home grown corn(frozen from last years harvest) for supper. I'm trying to cheer up, so I get on here and think of friends 💖

The Book of Lost Friends: A Novel

Andrew65 @Crazeedi And you just found a stack of friends, me included! 🥰 Now if I was only allowed out of the house 😂 I would be coming to get some of that scrumptious sounding meal!Take heart in your reading, in my thoughts, take care. We‘re all here for you. 😊👍 (edited) 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 @andrew65 happy you got some well deserved downtime!! It‘s probably a good time to read Ethan Frome...you‘ll think your life is pretty good in comparison. I like Edith Wharton, I want to read another of hers. 6y

tracey38 I'm glad today was a better day for you! My day was ok. A bit stressful off a d on but trying to stay as positive as possible. Now that I'm home, it's time to zone out with a book. 🙂 6y

hilded Same as you, I‘ve been working waaay to much the last 10 days, and today I decided to end the work day at normal hours, much needed. I‘ve been in quarantine working from home this period. Yesterday that was finally over and I am now able to do my own grocery shopping again. Just came back from a bike ride, the fresh air did me good. And my refrigerator is now stocked up for the next week 🙌🏻 Glad to hear you had a good day today 😊 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 it's a joy to know you through our shared love of books, (and because you turned me on to Montalbano 😉💖) 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 I‘m hoping to read a few of hers during the month. 6y

Andrew65 @tracey38 Yes pick up a good book, always finds that grounds me. And thanks 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @hilded Thanks, it must be so liberating to be free to get out again. Only been in for three days and seems a long time. 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Hopefully will turn you on to other books as well. 🥰 (edited) 6y

TrishB Glad to hear today was better ❤️ 6y

BookwormM Tough day for me today Dad‘s birthday and I can‘t see him or give him his presents did phone him and we chatted for a while which is rare he is one of these who hates the phone and then this afternoon one of my team was furloughed (is that the right word) for at least a month. On the good news front Sainsbury‘s delivered food and toilet paper 🍾 no idea when I will be able to get another delivery so we are planning how to ration 6y

Crazeedi @BookwormM that has to be so difficult not to hug your dad today. On the TP front, when I was little my mom constantly told us "three sheets" (there were 8 of us?) 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB Thanks 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM Wow! Toilet roll, the gold standard. Yes worrying how we get food in the future without taking on extra risks. Not easy to be cut off from family members, Hope your day tomorrow is better. We are here fir you. 🥰😊 6y

cobwebmoth I'm glad today was better for you. We were able to take a walk in the woods today, so that made us all feel happier.😊 6y

Andrew65 @cobwebmoth Thanks 🥰, a walk in the woods sounds good. 😂 6y

TheSpineView First day of shelter in place order here. I am liking it a lot! I am looking at it as an extended vacation. I slept in a little. Did chores around the house all day. Tired in a good way. 6y

JacqMac I‘m so glad that you had a better day. It‘s good that you found a little time for yourself. Our internet went on the fritz. Great timing with everyone home and hubby trying to video conference with work stuff. The problem seems to be fixed now. It was an outside line issue. I was on hold a lot. Hopefully, there will be some reading time now.🤞 6y

JacqMac @BookwormM Hugs to you. Being away from your dad today must have been hard. But yay, toilet paper! 6y

kezzlou85 @Andrew65 yeah it has made a nice change and I think my daughter needed to hear that shes doing well. Shes smart but never had faith in herself. 6y

kezzlou85 The clapping for the NHS at 8pm here in the UK was so amazing to hear. 6y

ValerieAndBooks I‘m glad you felt today was better for you 😊. I ended up taking a rare nap this afternoon, I think it gave me some needed mental rest 👍! 6y

Andrew65 @TheSpineView Sounds great. 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Thanks 😍 Conferencing is having an impact on our Wi-fi. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Yes it was 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @ValerieAndBooks We all need that mental rest at the moment, so emotionally exhausting. Thanks 😊👍😍 6y

CarolynM Glad you had a better day🙂 6y

Andrew65 @CarolynM Thanks 😊, hope you had a good day too. 6y

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Check-in time! | United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region, United States. Dept. of Agriculture

How is everyone today? Are you coping, stressed, or finding a way to muddle through.

Have to say it has been a nightmare of a day. This is the first time I haven‘t worked. Worked solidly from 7.30 am. - 7.00 pm trying to sort out and organise all the things being thrown at us as a school by the Local Authority and Government with less and less staff to work with. Cannot remember a worse day and expected to solve all societies problems.

Andrew65 #Dailycheckin @Eggs @EadieB @Tove_Reads @Crazeedi @gradcat @IamIamIam @GHABI4ROSES @SquidgetsRoom @Geenie @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Desha @TheBookHippie 6y

LiteraryinPA I‘m so sorry it‘s been such an awful day. 💗💗💗 Thinking of you. 6y

GHABI4ROSES Hello! Today has been way better than yesterday. One day at a time, one hour at a time @SquidgetsRoom @Andrew65 6y

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Andrew65 @Clwojick @Crewgurl @JacqMac @LiteraryinLititz @jb72 @CocoReads @cobwebmoth @Q84 @Ms_T @Birdsong28 @kezzlou85 @BookwormM @Texreader @TrishB @AprilMae @TheSpineView @Lizpixie @InBooksILive (edited) 6y

gradcat Hi everyone! Checking in from Louisiana today. Hope you all are well and able to cope with whatever difficulties are thrown your way. @Andrew65 So sorry you‘re having a beast of a day...hope it gets better soon. My thoughts are with you & your family now. ♥️♥️♥️ 6y

Tove_Reads Waiting for news about lockdown in my region. A bit worried about how some countries do not get it. Sweden keeps places like ski centers open (thanks to that one place in Austria we got many cases), Japan is closing down for the weekend, and that‘s it... 6y

GHABI4ROSES @andrew65 I just more thoroughly read your post. From here on a different continent, I was practically holding my breath waiting for this: I know your work ethic, by virtue of your vocation, and with your reading. I genuinely knew that once you were not at the school, that it would be disorienting. And as a principal, the crap rolls uphill for you. When you feel frazzled, STOP, and take even FIVE minutes for a hot tea or coffee, and hit the Reset. 6y

Tove_Reads Im sure it gets better for you once the new normal has set in. Let‘s hope tomorrow is a better day for you! Thinking about which books to read for the readathon, isn‘t there one this weekend? 6y

IamIamIam It's definitely tough but our educators are really pulling together and making the transition easier for the kids. I've never thought about how difficult it must be to have to organize everyone's efforts! Our teachers had a car parade around town so we got to see a few favorite faces today! I'll be thinking of you, Andrew, as you're thoughtfully keeping track of all of us! 🤗 Hugs to you and I know you'll help your staff weather this! 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 I think @GHABI4ROSES has written very beautifully the thoughts we all have when we think of you, Andrew...hang in there! 6y

ValerieAndBooks So sorry it‘s been rough — take one day at a time 💖 6y

BookwormM Thank you for all you do as a teacher Andrew you have my respect and admiration 6y

tracey38 I am so sorry today has been so rough. I'm having a mental health day today but back to work at the cancer center tomorrow at 6:45 am. This is such a tough time. Sometimes taking a few minutes to step back and breathe can help until you are able to stop work for the day. 6y

youneverarrived You‘re doing an amazing job. I can imagine it‘s tough. Have you got many pupils still at your school? Take care. 6y

Birdsong28 I have been busy sorting out my room and getting rid of a load of stuff I don't need to keep my mind off this situation. Hope you are ok, you are doing your best in an awful situation keep it up 😊@Andrew65 6y

Birdsong28 @Andrew65 6y

BookwormM My check in for the day working from home still but work is really quiet worried about layoffs not just myself but my team and co-workers. Still waiting to learn my status on the NHS risk list I am on 2 different immune suppressors for AS and the info I can find is conflicting 6y

Ms_T I‘m sorry you‘re feeling overwhelmed. I‘ve had a similar overwhelming situation at work today and it was nothing to do with Coronavirus. On a positive note, I had a really kind gesture made to me today by the builder my workplace uses and I couldn‘t have been more grateful. It really made my day! 6y

Ms_T Keep your chin up, Andrew, you‘re doing an amazing job x 6y

Ms_T @Birdsong28 Clearing out is so therapeutic! I bet you have a great sense of achievement plus more room for more books 📚😘 6y

BookwormM @JanuarieTimewalker13 @TorieStorieS @RachelO check in time 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Having a better day today! Started to feel like this is the new normal. Hope you and especially your wife are doing good. Sorry to hear you don‘t have much staff working. Glad to hear you are staying home as going out everyday is putting your wife at more risk. You need to focus on her needs as your job will always be there and if something happens to her then you will be in no shape to help others. I believe in charity begins at home. 6y

Desha @Andrew65 thank you so much for checking in with us! It brightened my day! Especially as you have so much going on with work. I was a teacher for many years...know that you are making a difference in the lives of kids and their families! 👏🏻 6y

AprilMae Mn governor putting us into a Shelter in place. So there's that? Idk, I live alone, but this is the first time I truly have felt alone. Today's a struggle. (Also, we had a random thunderstorm last night then snow this morning, so weird) 6y

Andrew65 Thanks everyone for your kind, encouraging and sensible words, you won‘t know how much they help. This too will pass! Just one of those days where everything and kitchen sink thrown at you with very short deadlines and no support. But hey ho, onwards and upwards. Didn‘t realise when I set this up it would be a self-help Group. @BookwormM @Birdsong28 @tracey38 @youneverarrived @ValerieAndBooks @gradcat @IamIamIam @GHABI4ROSES @Tove_Reads 🥰 🥰🥰 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB You know me well Eadie, and without my wife I would be totally useless! 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Glad to hear you have had a better day 😊 6y

Tove_Reads It is indeed a shelf-help group 😂😱😀 6y

Andrew65 Thanks @LiteraryinLititz 🥰 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 And she would be useless without you, so please keep that foremost in your mind! (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads people are being totally stupid, people and governments and making the situation 100 times worse. Shown you have to move quickly on this. 6y

InBooksILive Hey everyone! Checking in from western Pa. The stress of all this is taking a toll on me, that's for sure but I'm chugging along. I hope everyone is safe and doing good! Trying to stay positive in these tough times. 6y

Andrew65 A big thanks you @GHABI4ROSES and what lovely things to say. 🥰🥰🥰 6y

Andrew65 Thanks @gradcat , hope you are having a better day. 😍🥰 6y

JacqMac We just got back from a walk to the mailbox. The sun is out and it felt really good to get some fresh air and vitamin D. I‘m sorry it was such a hard day @Andrew65 You always have such a wonderful outlook though. Hugs. 6y

Andrew65 @youneverarrived No only ranges between 10 -20 but warned to expect more as the situation builds, and issue is dwindling staff numbers we can utilise. It‘s the other demands being placed that has caused issues today with non e intent deadlines and trying to communicate with people working from home. Thanks for your support. 🥰 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @Desha Thanks Desha, 😊 Never known as tough emotionally as this or literally buck stopping with you as no one else around. 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Thanks, need to step back and get some perspective. 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @InBooksILive That‘s good to hear. 😍🥰 6y

Andrew65 @AprilMae we‘re all here for you. It is very isolated in the community at the moment . Keep popping in so we can support you and remember this will eventually pass. 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @Desha Think it‘s brightening a few of our days and as I said a couple of days ago when setting this up we need to be there to support each other. Never been truer. 🥰🥰🥰 6y

Andrew65 Thanks @Ms_T 🥰🥰🥰 6y

CocoReads I‘m at work but the sun came out this morning and although I‘m still uneasy but the sun feels good. Additionally pharmacy supported local business and ordered lunch in today. We can‘t get it delivered but 2 of the pharmacists walked to the restaurant and picked up the food. So today, not too bad. Keep hanging in there Littens! 6y

Birdsong28 @Ms_T Did you see my post about my basket 6y

TorieStorieS I hope your day gets better!! It‘s actually sunny and pretty nice out here so it has made household chores more bearable! 6y

Ms_T @Birdsong28 Brilliant! 6y

TheBookHippie I was there in that place two weeks ago. It‘s definitely better now with our getting a rhythm to our new normal ‘ sending light!!! 6y

TheBookHippie @Birdsong28 that‘s my plan for tomorrow!!! 6y

TheBookHippie @AprilMae I hope my letter reaches you soon!!! I‘ll send another ! Sending you light!!! 6y

cobwebmoth Sorry today was difficult. Sending positive thoughts for tomorrow. The sun is shining here today, so that's helping my mood. I helped my son with a Lego set, so that was fun.🌞 6y

Clwojick I hope your day tomorrow is better. I‘ve had a lazy day today. Just getting myself amped up for tomorrow‘s overnight shift monitor and screening at the hospitals emergency doors. Our city just started a mandatory two week closure for all non essential businesses and services as of this morning, but we were happy that husband was informed today that he is able to return to work, as scheduled next week. 🤍 6y

Clwojick We‘re currently feeling very grateful that we‘re not amongst the many that are unable to work right now. And extra grateful that our city still has no confirmed cases. Aside from being very busy, we‘re just trying to take it day by day. I hope everyone else is taking care, staying safe, and washing their hands religiously. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m so sorry, sending lots of love ❤️ 6y

TrishB Hope tomorrow is better Andrew. It‘s draining. If I never see anyone via a computer screen ever again I‘ll be grateful! Take care. 6y

Itchyfeetreader I echo Trish. I hope tomorrow is better - when I connect with colleagues across the globe who are further ahead than us they assure me this is natural, there will be awful, frustrating days and there will be good and even great ones. Wishing you one of those tomorrow 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thanks 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB You too and thanks 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @Itchyfeetreader Thanks, looking forward to good let alone great. 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @Clwojick Are anybody else‘s hands suffering from all this washing? 😳 6y

Andrew65 @Clwojick Thanks 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @cobwebmoth Thanks 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Thanks 🥰 6y

DieAReader @andrew65 my hands get really raw, red & dry during the winter months to begin with & recently, I look like I‘ve spend hours in front of a heavy bag punching with no gloves on 😬😖😭 I‘ve had to start loading my hands & wrists up with hand cream & sleeping with cotton gloves on. Not ideal & my hands get really hot fast. Painful & uncomfortable is putting it mildly. 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom Similar issues for me. My left hand is starting to look 50:years older than the rest of my body 😳 and talk about dry, itchy and sore. Not to mention rashy. (edited) 6y

DieAReader Checking in late here from Ontario, Canada. Sry you‘re having a tough day @andrew65 Hopefully tomorrow is much better for you. Hubby & I will be staying home (self-quarantine) as he has a compromised immune system. We also don‘t want to take any chances with anyone else either. My dad, my Mère & my uncle are also at higher risk so, better safe than sorry. It‘s starting to wear in me emotionally & mentally though. ? 6y

DieAReader @Andrew65 the only thing I can use (in the fall-summer months) on my hands is the “O‘Keeffe‘s Working Hands” either the green or the yellow depending on how bad my hands are. I don‘t know where you are, but if it‘s available it‘s worth trying. 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 just got home from an emergency type dr visit. Sorry I wasnt here at 3pm! I am having a wee problem and my dr was able to see me, now I have to see tomorrow if I'm able to get the test he wants done. It is a beautiful day in western PA, warm and no rain! 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 I'm so sorry your day was not good, I hope you get some rest and can renew your spirit 6y

Crazeedi @InBooksILive hi there I'm in western PA too! Good to know you!! 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom Thanks for that advice re the hands. Sending my best wishes, stay strong, this will pass but still some difficult days to get through! Here if you ever want to talk. 😊 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Thanks, sending best wishes and positive thoughts. Best of luck for tomorrow, will be thinking of you. 🥰 6y

Crazeedi @SquidgetsRoom @Andrew65 yes agree, heavy duty creme and gloves at night for as long as you can stand them on, cotton gloves preferably. I had horrible hands from gardening, and dr suggested. Plus Aand D ointment helps too 6y

Andrew65 Love this. Dyson does it again. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52043767 6y

kezzlou85 Sorry I'm so late to check in but been a tough day with a migraine for most of it. Thank you for the tag @andrew65 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Hopefully you will have a better day tomorrow. 🤞😊 (edited) 6y

CarolynM You can only do what you can do. Working and worrying yourself sick will help no-one. Take some time out for some self-care.🤗 6y

Texreader I‘m worried for you. Please get some rest. You are so very important to our Litsy community and to everyone you touch! 6y

Eggs Hi @Andrew65 🤗 The company I work for had to close their doors and so no job for me. Everything is shut down here except for clinics, hospitals, drug stores (limited use of food markets) and drive thru food. In the meantime, my boss discovered that corporate has been cooking the books with payroll and they‘ve been skimming off our paychecks. Investigation has started...I have to go back and read all these comments now 6y

Eggs In addition, parks and playgrounds are closed now! The poor restless kids... 6y

GHABI4ROSES @Eggs are you in the States? I am in Los Angeles, seems like we share the same level of “lockdown”. 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Oops! Sorry I‘m late. Still on planet Earth. I had to get my blood drawn yesterday for type and cross, business as usual for someone with Beta Thalassemia Major, also needed food so I went to Whole Foods. I may miss check-in on Thursday bc I will be at hospital getting blood. But all is well, and I hope everyone is doing well, at least health wise. Take care❤️ 6y

Andrew65 @Texreader Thanks 😍, today better than yesterday. What a lovely thing to say. 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @CarolynM Good points. 👍😊 Will try to do that tonight. 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs That doesn‘t sound good. Take care 🥰 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Sending best wishes, hope everything goes well tomorrow. Sending positive thoughts. 🥰 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 @Andrew65 thank you!! I‘m home and I cleaned everything with alcohol, washed my clothes and showered. Lol...awhhh, I don‘t think I‘ve ever been cleaner in my life!! Hope all is well with you!❤️✌🏽💫 6y

Andrew65 @JanuarieTimewalker13 I know what you mean and my hands are struggling. My wife is saying I‘m bordering on OCD with the anti-bacterial spray. 😳 6y

JanuarieTimewalker13 Hahahaha!! Better safe than sorry!!! Most men I feel are opposite! Keep on Keepin‘ On!🤙🏽 6y

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Check-in time! | United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region, United States. Dept. of Agriculture

Time for our first #DailyCheckIn We will do this at the same time of day to check how everyone is and support each other.
How was today for everyone and how is everyone feeling? Feel free to talk about anything, any worries, or any
positives at this moment. This will be totally non-judgemental and totally supportive. At Litsy we are here for everyone. Feel free to just drop by and say hello and greet your Litsy friends. #KeepingLitsyPositive

Crazeedi, TheBookHippie, DieAReader, JacqMac, Clwojick, Crewgurl, Eggs, Tove_Reads, IamIamIam, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, jb72, BeansPage, EadieB, gradcat, GHABI4ROSES

Andrew65 @CocoReads @cobwebmoth @mrbook @Q84 @Ms_T @Birdsong28 @kezzlou85 @Desha @BookwormM (edited) 6y

Crazeedi I'm doing pretty goo today. Actually reading a book that has my interest. How are you doing? As hectic or are you home?

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Crazeedi It's still gloomy and overcast, and more rain on the way for the next week. I need some sun and warmth so I can get busy in my garden 6y

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IamIamIam Hey everyone! Taking it slow today as I'm not feeling 100%. The weather, stress and not eating properly is beating me down. I was reading a bit and hydrating and sitting down for a while. 👍🌻 6y

GHABI4ROSES #dailycheckin alarm went off same time as this notification! Grateful for this. Always blessed, but frustrated today: my 9 year-old is being combative about schoolwork (she is still battling a wet cold, so she is super cooped). I love, love, love the rain, but I do need to get her some fresh air soon. My GrandDog is adapting to having us here around the clock, and seems to be walking on her hind legs more often than on all fours🤪💖 6y

EadieB Hi! My biggest problem is not able to concentrate on my reading. Feeling like I‘m living in a bubble and when everyone goes back to work which the date the US is shooting for is Easter April 12. Will I still be able to go out without being fearful of getting virus as I am in the risk category. 6y

Texreader Doing well. So long as I have work to do at home I‘m managing. The family has been terrific. It would be much harder if the kids were younger. So sympathetic to families with young kids right now. 6y

Tove_Reads Life continues, working from home. Restrictions growing day by day. Waiting for this to end. 6y

Ms_T Hello everyone. I‘m fine, been to work where the support is great and safety measures are strict. I felt mentally exhausted after work yesterday and anxious this morning when I was getting ready for work but it‘s been a busy day and has passed without event. I hope everyone is pushing through and keeping safe x 6y

Andrew65 Our bright spot has been it has been a lovely Sunny Spring Day but that encourages people out of their houses. First lockdown day. School still open today fir caring but I was working from home today working with majority of staff remotely to interact with as many children and parents as possible. Good vibe going on Twitter for school ensuring teachers, children, etc mind on other more productive things. 6y

CocoReads Actually left work early....we are in waiting for the other show to drop mode. Because we‘re smaller, I think what they‘re trying to do is funnel our systems covid cases to the bigger hospitals and use us as back up for overflow of non covid issues. Plus, we‘re stockpiling the majority of extra meds right now. Pharmacy is beginning to look like an episode of hoarders. 🤣🤣 feeling better today and it might be false optimism but I‘ll take it! 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Take things nice and easy, try resting relaxing and the odd bit of reading of a book you know you‘ll enjoy, this is fir the long term. Sending positive thoughts. 👍😊 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi That‘s good to hear, the weather will change. Keep smiling. 😊 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Not easy to get a nine year old to work hat is why I am getting my teachers to regularly engage with the children and support parents on this by building some motivation. Keep smiling and keep positive. We‘re all here for you. 😊👍 (edited) 6y

Crazeedi @EadieB same here, hang in there🥰 6y

Crazeedi @CocoReads thank you for your care of others! 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I cannot see people being back to work on April 12th unless things not as bad as in rest of world. I think we are off school for the long term. Even heard the Wcottish Leader talking about the start of the new school year in late August. Prime Minister set not date but keeps mentioning 12 weeks, that take us toward the end of a June and Summer Holiday starts 19th July. Concentrating is a big issue, Reading in smaller chunks. 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 glad you have sunshine! I hope things go smoothly for you 6y

Crazeedi @IamIamIam hope you feel better soon 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB my wife is at high risk which is why having to start to running things from a distance.This is day one, and why had to work so hard to get everything in place. Been on phone, email, conferencing, twitter all day today, 8.00 - 5.00 and still replying. I don‘t see us going out for the long haul. Preparing myself mentally for they. If sooner, so much the getter. 6y

Andrew65 @Texreader good to hear and it is tough on young families and don‘t have support of grandparents at the moment. Also still seeing youths not listening to the message and hanging in groups. People short term pain long term gain. 6y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads unfortunately this will be a long sit. How bad are things in Finland? 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 Good luck to you both! My husband's been working from home since Monday and I swear, his hours are longer now that he's at home. He does work in finance so companies are panicking about their interests. Luckily he's been home symptom free since everything blew up in New York City. I'm honestly glad he's not commuting during all this! 6y

IamIamIam @Crazeedi Thank you! I think it's half the schizophrenic east coast weather. It was in the high 60s over the weekend and we had flurries yesterday morning! 🙃 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T Wok is good because it keeps you focusing on other things. Always coping better when working. Now working from home could be more of a struggle hence interacting constantly with children, parents, and staff. 6y

Tove_Reads @andrew65 Not too bad, but since people think this doesn‘t concern me, restaurants will close and my region will close, so we can‘t cross the border unless necessary. Today I saw more than 10 kids and some adults together in the playground. 6y

Andrew65 @CocoReads We have to take whatever optimism at the moment when we can get it. You are doing a great job an thinking or you. As I keep saying this will pass but difficult whilst in the early throws of it. Stay strong. 6y

Crazeedi @IamIamIam it is like that in western PA too! 6y

TheBookHippie Everyone is out here no one listens because the president thinks it‘s fine and it‘ll blow over 😳 other than trying not to scream you‘re an idiot,I am doing better today. 🤣🤣🤣 I took a long nap! Missed check in time!! (edited) 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 The president said the economy can not handle a long shutdown and unemployment is very high. The sooner they go back to work, the better the country will be. They want safe distance to still be in place and people will have to learn a new way to work but we cannot stay shut down much longer. Everyone will have to do what‘s best for them. 6y

jb72 Things here are okay. It‘s been a rough two weeks (not related to the virus). 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam Yes commuting not the best, if can get through the next couple of weeks could be virus free, but who knows what is around the corner. One day at a time. Stuffy nose and cough but feels more like subsides that I always get and / or hay fever, Not feel ill. 6y

AprilMae Hey everyone! Today is day 2 of being off the job. While I'm grateful that they are paying us for the 2 weeks, I'm nervous for what's past that.... it also doesn't help that it's a dreary, rainy day, so my mood is blah. Sending love to y'all!! 6y

TheBookHippie @EadieB In my opinion that‘ll kill and sicken multiple people all medical are telling us to stay home . 6y

TheBookHippie @AprilMae hi! I mailed you a letter today! Hope you get it soonish!!! 6y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads This is the worry, people take this seriously. A lot of selfish attitudes out there from some of the young. Some will still have very bad symptoms and all have older people in their families. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 allergies bad all around here. Yuk! 6y

TheBookHippie @jb72 Awe. Sending light! 6y

TheBookHippie @IamIamIam it‘s nuts weather right ?! 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Our PM is saying the right things, should have got a little tougher sooner, but still people seem to be ignoring him. You should be okay Trump ‘gets this stuff‘ and had a very intelligent scientist in the family. 😳 (edited) 6y

cobwebmoth Today hasn't been too bad. I've been doing a weekly live yoga practice online, so that helps me feel a bit more connected to the outside world. My husband has to keep working in person at his job, so I have to trust him to be careful. I'm having a terrible time concentrating on reading, though. Sending love to all of you. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 it‘s bad here and we need to stay home. Our leader is an idiot in my opinion. And I get to have an opinion as others who think he‘s fine. We‘ve got huge numbers it‘s growing faster and faster 6y

TheBookHippie @Crazeedi oh garden!!! Sounds so good!!! 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I don‘t think there will be much choice unfortunately if it gets as bad as the likes of China, Italy, Spain, Germany. Hopefully I‘m wrong. Will be very happy to say so if I am. Costs of a very high death rate could be even worse than long term economic recovery. 6y

EadieB @TheBookHippie If people don‘t go back to work soon we will go into a recession that will take a long time to get out of. Shutting everything down is causing worst problems. Those who want to go back to work should be able to and those who want to stay home should but it needs to be a personal choice. But not until things slow down and by April 12 we need to see how things are going and decide again at that time. 6y

AprilMae @TheBookHippie yay!!! Thanks for thinking of me❤❤ 6y

Andrew65 @jb72 Sending best wishes and thoughts. 😊👍 6y

TheBookHippie @IamIamIam mr book hippie was still working at midnight. I think it‘s all longer from home. 6y

Andrew65 @AprilMae Sending positive thoughts, stay strong. It may take time but this too will pass. 😊👍 6y

TrishB Hi 👋 there were fully stocked shelves in the supermarket today. Definitely a positive. 6y

TheBookHippie @EadieB you can have that opinion I happen to disagree. 6y

TheBookHippie @TrishB oh exciting! That hasn‘t happened here yet! 6y

TheBookHippie @AprilMae hopefully it won‘t take forever to get to you!! 6y

Andrew65 @cobwebmoth Thanks, sending best thoughts. 😊👍 Concentrating on Reading is difficult. Doing mine in small doses. Best of luck to you and your husband. 6y

LiteraryinPA @TheBookHippie I agree with you. So much of my anxiety today has been stemming from the president‘s irresponsible messaging that we‘re going to go back to normal by Easter. That‘s absurd and would counteract all we‘ve been trying to do. It‘s just confusing because as the medical experts and global health leaders are saying to settle in for a while, he‘s jeopardizing that. Mixed messages for everyone. It makes me so angry. 6y

AprilMae @cobwebmoth I need to start yoga again, any ones you recommend?? 6y

TheBookHippie @LiteraryinLititz same. I just cannot. Ughhhhhhh. 6y

TrishB @TheBookHippie got Loo roll!! Paracetamol (no one is sick as yet but there has been none in the shops for weeks), salad stuff and strawberries! Hadn‘t had any fresh stuff in a few days so was a nice change. 6y

AprilMae @TrishB the store was much more stocked today when I ran in for my parents do they could stay home (older and underlying conditions). I'm hoping that keeps getting better too. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I do think this is going to take the countries of the worlds years to recover. Our chancellor is spending money like it is confetti and will take years and years to pay back. I think recession is on the cards fir all of us but we will come out of a recession eventually. 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB That‘s a good sign. No pasta, toilet rolls, very little tinned food, not a lot of fresh meat etc last time I was in at the weekend. However plenty of fruit and vegetables. 6y

TheSpineView Doing good. I am a little worried since all our customers are now closed. We serve the theatre industry. We are revamping a product to help local restaurants that are still open for carry out and doing a lot of stuff for free that they would normally have to pay for. 6y

EadieB @LiteraryinLititz He said on an optimistic note that he would like to see everyone back to work by Easter. He didn‘t say it was definite. We will have to see how things are at that time and I‘m sure he‘ll listen to his medical group and what they have to say. 6y

TheBookHippie @AprilMae yoga is my saving grace for my mental health. @cobwebmoth what do you do? 6y

Andrew65 @LiteraryinLititz Some politicians have been too slow to respond. If lessons had been learnt quicker from China and Italy we could have prevented a large number of the cases. I do feel it is the long haul now. Boris Johnson is really talking 12 weeks in most things and I really think that is the very earliest. 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB Loo Roll Queen! 🙌😍 6y

IamIamIam @Andrew65 I think that's adding to everyone's stress! The symptoms are so similar to allergies! My son asked me if allergies are a sign of the virus. 6y

Andrew65 @TheSpineView Overall good and will be thinking of you. 😊👍 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB I think it will be a watching brief for everyone. 6y

TheBookHippie @TrishB we‘ve no toilet paper. Or meat or produce so crazy -people are hoarding . We will see what happens with the shut down we shut down as a state yesterday. 6y

IamIamIam @TheBookHippie Oh my goodness!!!! 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam It does, you keep asking yourself is this new, continuous and dry cough. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 I agree that faster action in the beginning would have saved more lives. Our president closed off the planes from China very early and I believe that saved many lives here is the US. 6y

TheBookHippie Andrew how are your students all doing? 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie The UK shut down today. We would be okay if everyone bought just what they need for the next week. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 The panic is unreal . Selfishness astounds me. Hoping it calms soon. 6y

Lizpixie Here in Australia we‘ve just gone to Stage 2 shutdowns with only essential services open(not libraries unfortunately😢)and most states have closed schools and borders with no domestic or international travel allowed. On the plus side, our PM is finally announcing packages to help the economy with doubling welfare payments, interest free loans to small business & other measures to try and keep us afloat. And the supermarkets are restocked.🧻🎉 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Children all doing fine so far, had to put a lot of support in with emotional issues but all staff supported this well. Although vast majority not in school we are keeping them busy with ideas, challenges, competitions, etc and pointing them to all sorts of online opportunities, like Audible‘s free books they are offering children during school shut down. 6y

cobwebmoth @TheBookHippie @AprilMae Kelly Blaser is doing a free live practice every Tuesday while people are stuck at home. Other than that, I just usually look on youtube for easy yoga as I'm not the most flexible.😊 My teenage daughter kept asking me if I was okay while I stretched today, lol. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Totally! Might be helped by the lockdown. 6y

Birdsong28 I am ok today thank you. I am adding @ellisbell to this group as we both work together and she is a wonderful friend 😘📚📖 6y

Andrew65 @Lizpixie I was surprised by the variance last time I looked at what some of the states were doing. Nice to hear from you, stay safe. 😊👍 (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 gets this stuff 🙄🙄🙄 all I can do is vote him out with all that‘s in me. He‘s an idiot. I have zero faith in him. I love my governor here in Michigan, the governor of New York and the mayor of Chicago so I listen to them. 6y

Andrew65 @cobwebmoth Good luck 😊😳😱😂 6y

TheBookHippie @cobwebmoth I get those comments from my son and grandson !!! But I love how it makes me feel! Yoga is such a good stress relief. 6y

Andrew65 @Birdsong28 Everyone is welcome here. Welcome @EllisBell 👋 Goid to have you both here and pleased to hear things going well. 😊 6y

Lizpixie On a downside, I‘m having anxiety about getting infected, I‘m immunosuppressed chronically ill, plus worried about shortages in essential medicines I need to stay alive or what I‘ll do if my amazing GP gets sick himself. Add to that the worry about my family getting ill and it feels like I‘m stressing myself into a full blown meltdown. But at least I have plenty of books📚Just send chocolate, icecream & pancakes!🍫🍦🥞 6y

Crazeedi @EadieB and I agree with him, our country cant afford to collapse which is what will happen, we seniors with risk factors will still take care, just like we do with the influenza and other infectious diseases 6y

TrishB @TheBookHippie the hoarding is despicable. There is enough for everyone. 6y

EadieB @Crazeedi I think the initial shutdown was good and helped so that we kept the numbers lower by staying home but staying home too long will not be good for our economy. Our president has set up an excellent group of health and scientific people that have come up with lots of helpful information. I have full confidence that he will get us through this horrible time and once again get us back to good economic figures. 6y

Crazeedi It's very awesome to read everyone's comments, and that we all have our own thoughts and opinions. I think positively about this , we are all intelligent and know the right practices to stay safe no matter what comes our way. People need to be back at work and life so the fear isn't overwhelming. We want to have liberty and freedom to pass on to our children. 6y

Andrew65 @Lizpixie Can well imagine how bad these concerns must be fir you. Hopefully with lock down it will prevent these things from happening. More likelihood of them not happening than happening. Lock yourself away and let us be here to support you. Thinking of you, and sending positive thoughts and prayers. (edited) 6y

Crazeedi @EadieB yes 6y

Andrew65 @TrishB Totally agree, bringing out the best in most people but the worst in the small selfish minority. 6y

Crazeedi @Lizpixie we are all in this together, I know I have meds I need to take too, my daughters are both immunocompromised, so we need thing to get up and running again so there arent shortages of our meds and vital needs. Sending a hug❤ 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Both US and UK focusing on these scientists who must be working hard to come up with some preventative so,unions which will hopefully make the symptoms more treatable whilst in the long term they keep working on a vaccine. (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie @Lizpixie I feel you!!! I am as well as my grandson it‘s scary. Hugs. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 we are doing the same with the students seems to be going much better this week. 6y

TheBookHippie @Crazeedi boy a lot of us are immunocompromised here. (On Litsy) Sending love!!! (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi I agree to some extent but unfortunately there are a minority that are behaving with ignorance, stupidity and selfishness. The beaches around the U.K. were heaving at the weekend, ripe conditions for rapid transmission. The parks in London were also totally packed and that is where a high proportion of the cases and deaths were. These are the very people making it worse and preventing things staying normal or returning to normal. (edited) 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 They have lots of drugs they think will work but just need time to do the studies. The chloroquine and the z-pak (antibiotics) seem to have some success fighting the virus. 6y

TheBookHippie @TrishB the hoarding blows my mind. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Yes following your post seen some positive comments re Chloroquine. How sad am I but at weekend watched all the press conference from the White House and saw them talking about these. 6y

TheBookHippie @Lizpixie I just read the chocolate ice cream pancake as one dish !!! 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie We‘ve put great energy in this beforehand and from day 1 so so good stuff going on for most, I worry about those families not engaging. Big big big issues to sort when we all get back. Will take years to close the gaps. 6y

TheBookHippie @Crazeedi I think if everyone practices what is the common good and have empathy and compassion we will get out of this with no problems. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 Yes they are working fast and hard to get the vaccine too! Time will tell what we could have done better or what was done right as nobody was ready for this type of pandemic. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 we just had this conversation with staff this morning. I worry for all at risk kiddos more. 6y

EadieB @TheBookHippie We also need to not let the hatred people feel for the president to blind the fact that he is doing his best for the common good and has lots of empathy and compassion for those who contracted the virus and for those who lost their jobs and businesses. @Crazeedi (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB Unfortunately the vaccine is still likely to be a long time away with the time for testing and production. But good strides being made. 6y

TheBookHippie @EadieB I don‘t hate anyone. You will never be able to convince me of your opinion, as I can‘t you of mine. That‘s fine. I don‘t share your view of things. It‘s not personal. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 I agree! At least we do have some drugs to help in between the time it will take to get a vaccine. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 Vaccine 18 months out at least I imagine 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Yes at least a year out and most probably around 18 months. 6y

EadieB @TheBookHippie Possibly ‘hate‘ is too strong of a feeling. What I should have said was ‘dislike‘. 6y

Crazeedi @TheBookHippie most definitely we all need to work together! 6y

Crazeedi @TheBookHippie hugs🥰 6y

TheBookHippie @EadieB I dislike him, I‘m not blind. I just share a different world view than you do. That‘s fine. I could say your liking him is you being blind. It‘s just opinions and beliefs, we can‘t judge people on those. 6y

TheBookHippie @Crazeedi hugs back it‘s weird to think if we go out we‘d endanger our lives it‘s hard to grasp I think. 6y

Ms_T Ever since Coronavirus hit the news I‘ve been unable to stop dwelling on Stephen King‘s The Stand. I wish I‘d never read the damned book 😱 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi @TheBookHippie @EadieB I would like to see more evidence of the world‘s scientists coming together to solve this and learning from each other. (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie @Ms_T OHHHHH you‘re right?! Eeek 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 Same. Will see. Crossing fingers. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Best place, as with my wife, is in the house and why now I‘ve had to take a back seat and drive the school from home and the internet, conferences etc. I owe this to my wife for the way she has supported me throughout my life and career. From today will not be in as otherwise I endanger her more and can‘t do that. No matter how hard and impossible I will find he next few weeks. Staff will get fed up with me. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie My leadership team had to virtually throw me out and bar the door. 😳😂 6y

Andrew65 Note to self, don‘t read The Stand! 😳 @Ms_T @TheBookHippie 6y

EadieB @TheBookHippie I just like to give people the praise that they deserve & people who dislike him are still holding the ‘blow over‘ comment against him when it‘s the truth that it will blow over. Maybe not soon enough but since that comment he has taken the bull by the horns and is doing an excellent job. I love the way he has turned our economy around and has so many people back to work. I love that we will have 4 more years for sure! 6y

JacqMac I‘m late to the checkin. I was on hold with the bank for over an hour. I really feel for customer service people. I‘m doing ok. Sharing some of the same feelings as many of you. We have been told our schools won‘t open until at least September. I feel like I‘m trying to keep everyone in the house sane. That‘s my biggest burden today. 6y

Ms_T @Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Best advice ever! 6y

JacqMac @Ms_T I just read Read The Stand in December. It‘s definitely in my brain, too. 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Yes I feel the same - job to keep everyone who works at the school as happy and positive as they can be. Morale building is crucial over this time frame. Stay strong. 😊 6y

TheBookHippie @EadieB I am allowed to have a different opinion, what you have is an opinion. My opinion is decades old. I am allowed. Please stop this conversation now thank you 6y

TheBookHippie @Ms_T OYE!!!!! 6y

Ms_T @JacqMac And not in a good way, I‘ll bet 😧 6y

Andrew65 Good news is number of new infections in Italy is slowing. Thank God. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 That is great news! 6y

JacqMac @Andrew65 I try to remember to take care of me, too. I know you‘re doing the same. Your students and coworkers are lucky to have you fighting for them. 6y

InBooksILive My town‘s elementary school did a “parade” around town today. They drove in their cars honking at everybody and we stood on our porch to wave. It was nice of them to do this. I have 1 kid in 6th grade and he‘s all about school so he‘s very anxious to get back. I‘m just ready for this to be over. Me and my husband are high risk for this virus so it‘s scary. 6y

JacqMac @Ms_T Nope. But I feel like I might have extra skills to fight Flagg now. lol 6y

JacqMac @InBooksILive That‘s such a lovely idea. My kids are older, but they are missing school, too. Especially the social interaction. 6y

Ms_T @JacqMac 🤣😘 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 thank goodness ! Did you see all the balcony singing in Italy? Beautiful. 6y

TheBookHippie @InBooksILive Awe!!!! So sweet! 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Ms_T I keep thinking about 😫

As Bright as Heaven

TheBookHippie @JacqMac I think many novels come to mind. I keep thinking of

As Bright as Heaven

TheBookHippie @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I just posted that!!! 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 I‘m amazed with every single teacher right now so much love. 6y

JacqMac @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheBookHippie I haven‘t read that one. And I think it can wait. lol 6y

TheBookHippie @JacqMac oh my word don‘t do it!!!!! @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Yes and the applauding in Madrid. Special moments. 6y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Thanks 😊 6y

TheBookHippie @JacqMac I feel bad for all the older students who they‘d friends are so important to their lives at this juncture in time. 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yes me too, and particularly when they were all ill in the household and the bodies in the morgue. @TheBookHippie (edited) 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 I keep Kleenex close by 😭😭😭😭 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 I literally really just told Mr BookHippie about that scene last night!! 6y

Andrew65 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-52025918 What is wrong with people! 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Wow @Andrew65 6y

Andrew65 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks People‘s stupidity amazes me! 6y

JacqMac @Andrew65 People are being so horrible. 6y

Ms_T @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I haven‘t read that. Think I‘ll swerve it for now 😧 6y

Ms_T @Andrew65 I saw that news report earlier. I was gobsmacked. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Ms_T don‘t read it now!!!! 6y

Crazeedi @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheBookHippie that was a good book 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 and the world greatest investigators and scientists will come up with a vaccine and treatments. And I'm thinking practicing the recommendations is going to help slow the spread of influenza too. Because hopefully people wont forget sanitary procedures. I just read an art6that said the hand washing and cleaning was the most effective way of slowing the spread! 6y

TheBookHippie @Crazeedi Wasn‘t that a beautiful story?? 6y

Crazeedi @TheBookHippie yes it was very very very good❤❤ 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Definitely changed all our outlook on the depth and quality of handwashing. 6y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 I keep remembering parts of it and talking about it! 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 I going to get it right today, hopefully! ♥️ 6y

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AprilMae

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Hey y'all, @Andrew65 and @SumisBooks are starting a #DailyCheckIn with all this crazy going on. 3pm EST (Find your time zone from there!) Please help get the word out!!

Andrew65 Thanks for reposting 😍 6y

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JacqMac

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@Andrew65 had this fabulous idea. Someplace for us to check in everyday and make sure everyone is doing ok everyday. This whole thing is a little hard on everybody, for many reasons. We care, let‘s share.
@SumisBooks

7pm Uk time
3pm EST

Andrew65 Thanks for sharing 🥰 6y

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Check-in time! | United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region, United States. Dept. of Agriculture

We are going to be checking in with each other on a daily basis to make sure that we're all doing okay and have the support that we need from one another.
We will be checking in at 7pm UK time until Saturday (8pm from Sunday after the clocks go forward)
Which is 3pm EST
2pm CST
1pm PST

We need to here for each other.

PLEASE SHARE so we can check in with as many of our friends as we can.

#DailyCheckIn

MrBook, Avanders, LitsyHappenings, BeansPage

BookwormM Great idea will pass it on 6y

Andrew65 @BookwormM Thanks 😊👍 (edited) 6y

rwmg Unfortunately 1 am, so I wiĺl be tucked up in bed. Could you make it 2x a day to include those of us on this side of the world (Asia, Oz/NZ, Oceania), or am I the only one? 6y

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Andrew65 @rwmg Yes I will look at another time as well to take in our Southern Hemisphere Friends 😊👍 6y

Crazeedi @Andrew65 Sharing, are you starting Tuesday, tomorrow? 6y

Andrew65 @Crazeedi Yes we will start today. It was you who gave me the idea, along with staff at school. Saw you said were having a tough time and thought you‘re not the only one. Having regular contact is having a positive effect on staff and children at school and their morale so thought we needed to do it on Litsy. 🥰 (edited) 6y

Avanders Hey Andrew! I‘m actually not doing @LitsyHappenings anymore — @MrBook is still, and he may have found another or others to also help? (He‘s tagged so can answer that himself 😉) 6y

Andrew65 @Avanders Thanks for letting me know, and thanks fir everything you did whilst doing it. 👏👏👏👏👍 6y

Avanders @Andrew65 of course & you bet! ☺️🤗 6y

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Andrew65 @EadieB @Crazeedi @MrBook @Cinfhen @gradcat @Tove_Reads @GHABI4ROSES @Geenie @SquidgetsRoom @Clwojick @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheBookHippie 6y

Check-in time! | United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region, United States. Dept. of Agriculture

I think we should set up a support group on here (apologies if already done as been away sorting out my school) during this #Covid19Crisis.

We should allocate a time that we all check in and support each other, that is crucial during this time. This will help keep everyone‘s morale up during this crisis.

What about 7pm UK time, if I‘m right in US this is:
12.00 pm PDT
1pm MDT
2pm CDT
3pm EDT

8pm in much of Europe

Any thoughts? Please share.

CocoReads Works for me. Although I‘m mostly at work during then but I‘ll check in when I remember. Btw, I‘m fine and still working, our hospital is slow right now but we‘re predicting we‘ll get some cases later this week. 😬 6y

CocoReads Also I hope everyone is doing well and staying home. 6y

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Andrew65 @CocoReads Take care, could always set it a bit later. 😊 6y

CocoReads It‘s fine. My hours are always a bit unpredictable and things may start getting dicier. Hopefully not too dicey. But at this point I doubt much would surprise me. 6y

Andrew65 @Eggs @SumisBooks @jb72 @TrishB @Birdsong28 @Ms_T @rubyslippersreads @MellieAntoinette @Crewgurl @JacqMac @cobwebmoth @ljuliel @CoffeeNBooks 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 I'm a little confused about the time difference as we just turned the clocks ahead a few weeks ago. Right now it's 2:20 PM Eastern Standard Time in the Pennsylvania area of the US. What time is it where you are? (edited) 6y

BeansPage @EadieB 2 p.m. EST is 7 p.m. in the UK if I'm not mistaken 6y

BeansPage And I think this is a great idea @Andrew65 please let me know how I can help 6y

cobwebmoth Sounds good to me. We have a stay at home order starting tonight, but I've already been staying home since my son is high risk. 6y

BeansPage @EadieB my mistake 2 p.m. EST is actually 6 p.m. in the UK. 6y

EadieB @SumisBooks OK then I suppose you didn't turn your clocks ahead. Actually anytime during the day is good for me as I am homebound and not going anywhere. @Andrew65 6y

IamIamIam I love this, @Andrew65!!! Thanks so much! 6y

Cinfhen It‘s a great idea although I think @TheKidUpstairs is doing something similar. I‘m going to bow out because I‘m in a different time zone and it gets complicated keeping up 6y

TheBookHippie 3 PM EST yes!!! You‘re four hours ahead of us!! 6y

TheBookHippie Hashtag??? 6y

BeansPage @TheBookHippie working on it sweetie. @Andrew65 I just emailed you hun. 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB At the moment 6.54 pm. Clocks go forward on Saturday here. 6y

Andrew65 @SumisBooks Will do, we just have to be there for each other and setting up a time gives us all something to look forward to. 6y

Andrew65 @SumisBooks Clocks go forward in the U.K. next weekend. 6y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie #CovidCheckIn? #IMHereLitsy? #WeWantToBeTogether? Any other suggestions? 6y

Andrew65 @Cinfhen Definitely not wanting to step on anyone‘s toes @TheKidUpstairs 6y

Andrew65 @IamIamIam We just need to be there for each other and have something to look forwards to each day. 6y

EadieB @Andrew65 So right now there is a 4 hr difference but after Saturday it will be back to 5. Ok just so I know! Reminds me of this song....
https://youtu.be/FB-nXQc6LMU (edited) 6y

BeansPage I'm throwing in #DailyCheckIn as a suggestion. Simple and sweet. 6y

Andrew65 @SumisBooks Email not come through yet. 6y

Andrew65 @SumisBooks That‘s the one! 6y

Andrew65 @EadieB It confused me too, as I‘m used to it being five! Missed #24B4Monday discussion before now because the clocks going forward / backwards are in different weeks in the US and U.K. 6y

TheKidUpstairs @Andrew65 not stepping on toes at all! It's all about getting the most support during this time. I think you've got a great idea 😁 6y

BeansPage @Andrew65 I just sent you the email again from my Invader Zim account 6y

Andrew65 @TheKidUpstairs Okay thanks, and I agree we need to be there for each other at this time and come together, even more important for those with underlying conditions who are in the house for the long term 6y

Andrew65 @SumisBooks Got that one, will have a read. 😊👍 6y

jb72 🖖🏻 I‘m still here. The time changes are always weird. I am glad it‘s a bit more light in the evening. 6y

Andrew65 @jb72 Hi 😊👍 6y

DieAReader @BookishMe @CoverToCoverGirl @GHABI4ROSES @Geenie @Clwojick I‘m in! 6y

Andrew65 @SquidgetsRoom Great 😊👍 6y

Q84 👍😊 6y

Andrew65 @Q84 Thanks 😊 6y

TheBookHippie @SumisBooks #dailycheckinisgood 6y

BeansPage We just put up the poster for it. If you're interested please share so we can check in with our friends. 6y

Andrew65 Please share this post everyone. Andrew65's post on Litsy https://litsy.com/p/RUdaMWNlSENN 6y

Ms_T Fabulous idea, Andrew, count me in! I‘m a key worker so I‘m getting plenty of support at work from colleagues, managers and directors alike but I won‘t complain about getting more. Thanks for such a great idea 😃 6y

Andrew65 @Ms_T Best of luck, and thanks on behalf of everyone else. 😊👍 6y

Birdsong28 @Andrew65 Yes I am in. I will need it more than ever now I have been forced to stay home by work as I have asthma. 😭📚📖. 6y

Birdsong28 Keep safe @Ms_T 😘📚📖 6y

Ms_T @Birdsong28 You too, lovely lady. As you‘re an asthma sufferer I‘m glad you‘re at home keeping safe x 6y

Andrew65 @Birdsong28 Thinking of you, although the announcement tonight staying home is for all of us! In my thoughts and prayers. 6y

Birdsong28 @Andrew65 @Ms_T Thank you so much for your lovely words 6y

Birdsong28 @Andrew65 @Ms_T Some of my colleagues are still going in to do stuff in the store and click and collect for customers 6y

Andrew65 @Birdsong28 Out school is still open, like all schools, caring fir children of critical workers. 6y

kezzlou85 Really good idea. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Thanks, just know how it has helped staff at our school and kept up morale. 6y

kezzlou85 @Andrew65 that's good. Its gonna be a rough few weeks for us all. I have a good facebook group for my eldest daughters year group and it's been good having others to talk to about teaching our kids and trying to understand it lol. 6y

Andrew65 @kezzlou85 Yes tough times for us all. 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank y‘all!!! 6y

Desha Thank you @Andrew65 for setting this up for us! And thank you @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks for letting me know! You guys are the best! 🌸💗🌸 6y

Andrew65 @Desha Thanks and great to have you with Us 😊👍 (edited) 6y

Eggs I‘m late to the party but great idea-thanks for the tag🤗 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Desha 💞💞 6y

JacqMac It has been a day! I‘m late to the party, too. But this is a fantastic idea. 6y

Crazeedi Great idea 6y

Andrew65 Great to have you all with us. We are all in this together and need to be there to support each other. @Eggs @Crazeedi @JacqMac 😊👍 6y

GHABI4ROSES I like this because of how AMAZING this group is, period. Is the COVID that you included going to be the handle? And I would tag my regulars, naturally ☺️ 6y

Crewgurl I‘m in 😊 6y

Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Great to have you with us, the tag would be #DailyCheckIn 😊👍Just over two hours to go! 6y

Andrew65 @Crewgurl That‘s great 😊👍 6y

CoverToCoverGirl 🙋🏼‍♀️Yes please. 6y

CoverToCoverGirl Thanks for the tag @SquidgetsRoom this might just keep me from tipping over the edge. It‘s been traumatic for everyone. I need a physical hug desperately. 😞 6y

Andrew65 @CoverToCoverGirl Stay strong, we all need that physical contact. 😊👍 In my thoughts, sending best wishes. 6y

CoverToCoverGirl Thank you @Andrew65 your kind words are very appreciated 🤗 6y

GHABI4ROSES Blasting out squeezie air hugs! 6y

gradcat @Andrew65 I see I‘m very late...not unusual for me, I know. Is this for every day? I‘m not quite sure I‘m understanding, but I‘ll check the page tonight at 2 pm CDT. At least, I think that‘s right... 🤪 (edited) 6y

Andrew65 @gradcat Yes we are doing it every day during this crisis. Don‘t worry if not free at that time, just pop in any time. 6y

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audraelizabeth

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This round definitely helped me stay more hydrated now thats its cooler outside. I had hoped to read more to get back on track with my goodreads challenge.
#bfcr4
@wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 6y

audraelizabeth @wanderinglynn Thank you 6y

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I wasn‘t at home this week so didn‘t keep on top of things how I hoped, but I did lots of walking and will definitely keep on writing down things that made me smile each day. It makes me more aware when things make me happy and that has to be a good thing!

Thank you to @StayCurious @Hestapleton and @IndoorDame for being amazing 💜 I couldn‘t have kept going without you!!!

#BFC #BFCr4

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 6y

IndoorDame Good going! Thanks for being in this with me!!! 6y

StayCurious I love that idea - to write down things that make you smile! I'm stealing that :) 6y

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Another week of goals met in #BFCr4. This challenge is really helping me make getting out to yoga a habit and I‘m loving my Friday lunchtime aerial yoga.

wanderinglynn, Chrissyreadit, Meaw_catlady, audraelizabeth

Chrissyreadit 👏❤️👏❤️👏 6y

audraelizabeth Ive never heard of aerial yoga, it sounds fun. 6y

janeycanuck @audraelizabeth I really enjoy it! 6y

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audraelizabeth Im not much for exercise or going to the gym. 6y

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 Aerial yoga is so much fun! 👍🏻 6y

Meaw_catlady That is so neat!!!! I want to try our aerial yoga!!! 6y

janeycanuck @Meaw_catlady I love the inversions - it‘s so fun hanging upside down! 6y

janeycanuck @wanderinglynn I‘ve really been enjoying it - I just wish my gym offered it more! 6y

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It took me until week 5 to start hitting my targets but I am super happy with the past week!

P.s. forgot to add that I have read 2/3 of my book goal!

@Hestapleton @IndoorDame @StayCurious

#BFC #BFCr4

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 6y

IndoorDame Such a great week!!! 🙌 6y

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Made my #BFCr4 goals again this week - @Meaw_catlady inspired me to get to hot yoga. Looking forward to another week!

Meaw_catlady Ooohh yay! Glad you got to hot yoga it was too snowy here to leave my house ! 6y

janeycanuck @Meaw_catlady I didn‘t love the instructor but she was a sub so I‘ll probably start going to that class when I can‘t make the mid-day aerial one. 6y

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 6y

Chrissyreadit YES!! I‘m glad you made it to your Yoga class! 6y

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Week 4 check in for #bfcr4
Another 3 books read upto 14 out of 20
3lb lost - 10lb in total (32lb since September)
Another fab week of walking, at least 5 miles everyday 👣
@wanderinglynn @Melmar @Emilymdxn @jessinikkip @LauraJ

LauraJ Wonderful! 6y

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 6y

suzie.reads @LauraJ @wanderinglynn thank you 🙂 6y

Emilymdxn Well done! 6y

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BeansPage @Jesstifies @kryd0s @Chili @Caroline2 @Chrys @BookwormAHN @GrilledCheeseSamurai @Marmie7 @Megara @Nessavamusic @Melmar @PlayingBonny @eri.reads @Laughterhp @jb72 @dizie_lizie @MaleficentBookDragon @SkyGoddess1 @AsYouWish @JacqMac @Shakespearience @Bookful @Kimberlone @Christy2318 @AlexSoule @jaydubs @CamiDug99 @Jadams1776 @Ericalambbrown @CoffeeCatsBooks @kymmiesreads @IndoorDame @Melismatic @PathfinderNicole @jessinikkip @UnidragonFrag 6y

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Hey #TeamStoker it's check-in time! This will be our last check in before the 31st. 🎃 I have everyone's points calculated from the readathon.

Would anyone like to know their score as of right now??
Does anyone have any questions for me?

🌟5pts per comment🌟

#Scarathlon

BeansPage @Readergrrl @Godpants @thereadingunicorn @xxjenadanxx @lele1432 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @ElizaMarie @TorieStorieS @LauraJ @Easytiger @NoConcernsForCarol 6y

AsYouWish I would love to know my points please! And I have a few posts that don‘t have the zombie emoji, do you want me to tag you again on them? (edited) 6y

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Ericalambbrown What about the buddy read? Did we need to do anything to report that? 6y

BeansPage @AsYouWish yes please do tag me again. This weekend was absolutely crazy and I'm sure I missed a few posts. And you are at 1373! 6y

BeansPage @Ericalambbrown oh did you finish it sweetheart? If so I want to go ahead and give you the points for it. 6y

Ericalambbrown @TheReadingMermaid yes, ma‘am! 🧛‍♀️🧛‍♂️ 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Ok...where am I at now? 6y

Kimberlone Yes, please! I wasn‘t very active over the weekend but I intend on posting a lot this week! 6y

BeansPage @Ericalambbrown okay great let me adjust your points for you! You are all ready for the discussion at the end of the month. And you are at 87 points my dear. 6y

bibliobard Let me know my points! 6y

TorieStorieS Oh- oops! My readathon total ended up being just over twelve hours! Sunday ended up being much busier than originally planned!! 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa you are at 1418 my dear 6y

BeansPage @Kimberlone you are at 583 my dear 6y

BeansPage @Shakespearience you are at 365 my dear 6y

PathfinderNicole Yes please! 6y

BeansPage @TorieStorieS oh okay great! Let me adjust your points. And you are at 254 now my dear. 6y

BeansPage @PathfinderNicole you are at 637 my dear 6y

AsYouWish Yay!!! Thank you!!! 6y

TorieStorieS Thanks so much!!! 🎃🎃🎃 6y

BeansPage @AsYouWish 😘😘 6y

BeansPage @TorieStorieS 😘😘 6y

Chili Yes please! 6y

BeansPage @Chili you are at 1343 my dear 6y

BookwormAHN I would like to know my points and there are 2 that I need to retag you for 👻 6y

Chrys Points please 6y

BeansPage @BookwormAHN you are at 1307 my dear. And please tag away!!! 6y

BeansPage @Chrys you are at 1251 my dear 6y

BookwormAHN Thank you 👻 6y

BeansPage @BookwormAHN 😘😘 6y

Jadams89 Can I get my current point total please? 6y

Marmie7 Yes please! 6y

CoffeeCatsBooks I'd like my total please. 🙂
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BeansPage @Jadams1776 as of this moment you are at 2691 my dear 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @TheReadingMermaid 😂 I almost nailed it at 1408...I‘ll have to add that movie to my list. 😉 6y

BeansPage @Marmie7 you are at 834 my dear 6y

BeansPage @CoffeeCatsBooks you are at 1628 my dear 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa haha yes!!! 6y

Jadams89 @TheReadingMermaid thank you!! 6y

BeansPage @Jadams1776 😘😘 6y

LauraJ Points, please. 6y

JacqMac Yes, please. 6y

BeansPage @LauraJ you are at 1468 my dear 6y

BeansPage @JacqMac you are at 1152 my dear 6y

Caroline2 Yes please! 6y

BeansPage @Caroline2 you are at 198 my dear 6y

jb72 I‘d love to know where I‘m at right now please. 6y

ElizaMarie Yes yes :) 6y

BeansPage @jb72 you are at 1064 my dear 6y

BeansPage @ElizaMarie you are at 1069 my dear 6y

BeansPage I have all points calculated up to this point 🧟‍♀️ 6y

Nessavamusic I‘d love to know my score! 6y

IndoorDame I‘d love to know my points! 6y

xxjenadanxx Absolutely, when ever you get a chance. 6y

BeansPage @Nessavamusic you are at 625 my dear 6y

BeansPage @IndoorDame you are at 414 my dear 6y

BeansPage @xxjenadanxx you are at 912 my dear 6y

BeansPage All points calculated up to this point 🧟‍♀️ 6y

WildQuibble Time to see how wrong my own count is 😂 6y

BeansPage @PlayingBonny you are at 2038, not counting the points that I just gave you this morning. 6y

kymmiesreads I‘d like to know my points please! Sorry I‘ve been MIA for several days! Life gets in the way! 6y

BeansPage @kymmiesreads you are at 555 my dear 6y

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Met my goals for #BFCr4 this week! Looking forward to the week ahead 🙂

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 6y

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BeansPage @Readergrrl @Godpants @thereadingunicorn @xxjenadanxx @lele1432 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @ElizaMarie @TorieStorieS @LauraJ @Easytiger @NoConcernsForCarol 6y

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#TeamStoker I just tallied everybody's points over the weekend so I have all of your totals for the month of October thus far.
🎃If any of you would like to know your total is now is the time to ask.
🎃 If you have any general questions now is the time to ask

🌟2pts per comment🌟

#Scarathlon

bibliobard Gimme a total 6y

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jb72 Sure I‘d like to know my total. 6y

bookful I want to know my total please ?🎃 6y

BeansPage @Shakespearience you are at 249 honey 6y

BeansPage @jb72 you are at 508 honey 6y

Skygoddess1 Why not, I‘m curious 6y

BeansPage @bookful you are at 192 honey 6y

BeansPage @Skygoddess1 you are at 336 honey 6y

AsYouWish I would love to know too, please!! 6y

Chrys I would like to know please 6y

Laughterhp I would like my score. I always lose count when I get points for comments! 6y

ElizaMarie So if like my score and would also like to ask if during the reading 24 b4 Monday thing does audio count? 6y

LauraJ Pts please! 6y

BeansPage @AsYouWish you are at 819 honey 6y

Chili I would like to know my points please 6y

Melmar Yes, I would like to know 6y

BeansPage @Chrys you are at 989 honey 6y

BeansPage @Laughterhp you are at 417 honey 6y

BeansPage @ElizaMarie you are at 654 honey. And yes audio does count. 6y

BeansPage @LauraJ you are at 540 honey 6y

ElizaMarie Awesome (since I‘m working the weekend I‘m probably gonna do the usual audio before and after — traffic audio listening) also it starts Friday and I‘ll be driving back to Houston from home so that‘s 5 hours 6y

BeansPage @Chili you are at 474 honey 6y

jessinikkip Me please? I have been failing at keeping up wirh my own the past week 6y

BeansPage @Melmar you are at 132 honey 6y

BeansPage @ElizaMarie that's perfect sweetie. My opinion is a book is a book is a book so any format counts. 6y

BeansPage @jessinikkip you are at 467 darlin 6y

ElizaMarie I totally agree but you know how some people are :) 6y

jessinikkip Thanks! I fell away from tracking my own this week, dont know why, but this has been a super fun month! Are y'all planning this again or too early to tell? 6y

AsYouWish Yay!!! Thank you so much!!! 6y

JacqMac Yes, please 6y

BeansPage @jessinikkip I'm so glad everyone is having so much fun. Cassandra and I have been having a blast ever since we started planning this event. This has to be one of the biggest that Litsy has ever seen just with everything that's gone into it. As for next year, we are in talks about it 😉 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Ok... where am I at? 6y

BeansPage @JacqMac you are at 570 honey 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa you are at 784 hun. Does that sound correct? 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @TheReadingMermaid is that before my literary quotes post and horror movie guessing tonight?🤔 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa no it's after. Did I make another mistake? 🤔 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @TheReadingMermaid It has to be me! 😂. With both of those I have 803 🤷‍♀️ I‘m just going to go with your number and stop counting myself, I‘m obviously doing something funky on my end, because I‘m the only one who is always off.🤦‍♀️🤣 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa okay girl yeah I don't know what's going on, I have everybody else on point. And I swear I haven't been messing with your score ✋😊 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @TheReadingMermaid Exactly, so it has to be me. I‘ll restart mine as of now with 784, and maybe put my points after each post so you can tell me where I‘m counting funky. 😂 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa okay sweetie you let me know what we need to do. I'll help you 🤗 6y

kymmiesreads How many points do I have? 6y

Marmie7 🙋 6y

Nessavamusic How is my point total? 6y

BookwormAHN I'd like to know my total 👻 6y

NoConcernsForCarol I‘d be curious to know how many points I have :) 6y

TorieStorieS I‘d like to know! 6y

BeansPage @kymmiesreads you are at 292 honey 6y

BeansPage @Marmie7 you are at 568 honey 6y

BeansPage @Nessavamusic you are at 367 honey 6y

BeansPage @BookwormAHN you are at 630 honey 6y

BeansPage @NoConcernsForCarol you are at 101 honey 6y

BeansPage @TorieStorieS you are at 72 honey 6y

NoConcernsForCarol @TheReadingMermaid thanks :) 6y

BeansPage @NoConcernsForCarol of course sweetie. You guys are all doing such a fantastic job I just can't believe it!!! 😲😲😲 6y

Christy2318 How many points do I have? 6y

BeansPage @Christy2318 you are at 53 honey 6y

BookwormAHN Thank you 👻 6y

Kryd0s I‘d love to know my point total. 6y

Easytiger Where m I 6y

BeansPage @Kryd0s you are at 151 honey 6y

BeansPage @Easytiger you are at 73 honey 6y

Kryd0s @TheReadingMermaid thank you kindly! 6y

BeansPage @Kryd0s 😘😘 6y

Caroline2 Oh can I have my points total please? 6y

CoffeeCatsBooks I‘d like to know too if it‘s not too late. 6y

WildQuibble I have myself at 672, not including the 2 pts for this comment. How far astray is that from your count? 😂 6y

eri.reads Can I have my points total too please? 6y

TorieStorieS Thank you!!! 6y

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This was an awful week. Daily appointments, work was manic, upstairs neighbour had been AWFUL so not a lot of sleep and an awful lot of stress but I survived!!

Books - In the middle of 3
5 portions of Fruit and veg - 2/7 (abysmal I know)
Vitamins - 4/7
Walk to work - 5/5
Yoga - Don‘t ask 🙈

All I can say is I am trying!

@Hestapleton @StayCurious @IndoorDame

#bookfitnesschallange #BFCr4

Zoes_Human Trying counts. 6y

Smrloomis You walked a lot! And I agree with @Zoes_Human Hope it‘s less stressful soon! 🤞🏽 6y

StayCurious Aw sorry your week was rough! It sounds awful and the fact that you‘re still trying counts for a lot! Lovely picture btw 6y

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IndoorDame I‘m sorry you had such a hard week!! You accomplished a lot considering! Way to go! 💜 6y

wanderinglynn I'm sorry you had a tough week. 💜 But I don't see anything abysmal (although that's kudos on such a powerful word choice) in your stats. You had a good week and made great progress! It's not about being perfect. It's about getting up every day and saying “I can do it.“ And guess what? You're doing it! 🙌 So celebrate your accomplishments! 6y

Hufflepuffle Thank you @Zoes_Human and @Smrloomis 💜 6y

Hufflepuffle @StayCurious @IndoorDame thank you, I am hoping things will be better this week but will take it a day at a time and just keep doing what I can! 6y

Hufflepuffle @wanderinglynn Thank you! I hope the use of abysmal evened out the fact that I used awful 3 times 😂 I will keep on trying for sure! 💜 6y

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We‘re travelling right now so my #BFCr4 goals have gone out the window - no yoga, no books finished but I did reach my weekly target for my Vitality rewards

Meaw_catlady Yay for awards!! Don‘t be discouraged traveling does this. Also not traveling. I did get my yoga in but only because I went to class. No walks. 6y

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 Great job on the vitality award. And I hope your travel is for fun. 6y

janeycanuck @Meaw_catlady I knew I wouldn‘t get to yoga or get much reading done while we‘re away. I didn‘t think I‘d hit my Vitality target so was pleased when I did! 6y

janeycanuck @wanderinglynn thanks! And yes, for fun. We‘re in Belgium. My mother was born here and my parents, my sister and I all came for my mom‘s aunt & uncle‘s 50th anniversary! It‘s my first time here and first time ever meeting my mom‘s family. 6y

wanderinglynn What a lovely trip! Enjoy! 6y

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So, I didn‘t hit most of my weekly goals, but I know I‘ve made some positive changes, so I‘m not even mad. In the past 8 days, I‘ve now gone out on 5 of them for at least a mile walk, so I‘m proud of myself. And I‘m inspired by my team every day. 💕 #BFCr4 #BFC

wanderinglynn, MatchlessMarie, Bookwormjillk, BookNerd9906, AsYouWish

MatchlessMarie Get it! 💪📚🎍 6y

AsYouWish Yay!!! Good job!!!! 6y

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌 A great first week! 6y

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BeansPage @Readergrrl @Godpants @thereadingunicorn @xxjenadanxx @lele1432 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @ElizaMarie @TorieStorieS @LauraJ @Easytiger @NoConcernsForCarol 6y

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#TeamStoker I just wanted to check in with everybody and see how everyone is doing. Some people are not posting as much as they were and I'm wondering if I should change things up a bit? Please tell me, do you guys like the games? Do you guys want me to tag you in them? Are you guys enjoying #Scarathlon and pushing yourselves to read harder? Tell me what you think, I'm all ears! 😃
🌟 1pt per comment🌟

Skygoddess1 I‘m enjoying the games and everything, I‘ve just been battling a really bad cold that has had me laid up the past week. But am still working on plugging away at books and movies 6y

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Megara I‘m enjoying the game and love when you tag me for them! Some personal stuff has gotten in the way of my reading. :( 6y

BookwormAHN I'm enjoying it. Love the games and I've been watching a horror movie per night. I need to read more but now that I found the Hellraiser graphic novels on Kindle I should e able to get more read 👻 6y

CoffeeCatsBooks I‘m enjoying the games and like being tagged. I‘ll actually probably start posting less next week because I‘ll be moving into longer reads, but this is definitely pushing me to read a lot! 6y

Chili I‘m having a lot of fun! I‘ve been out running around getting stuff done the last couple of days so I haven‘t been on Litsy much. Things should be chill now and I can get back into the swing of things. I love the games! Keep tagging me. 6y

Jadams89 I do love the games! Headaches have been kicking my butt this week, so I‘m struggling to get through books. This is so much fun! 6y

Melmar I definitely like the games. I just had a really thought week, work and family wise so my social media interaction in general was limited. This coming week should be better and definitely keep tagging me in the games and post. 6y

jb72 The games are a lot of fun, and I enjoy being tagged in them. I‘m definitely getting more reading done and hope to post several more today. I may slow down over the next few days as I play catch up on some of my longer books. I‘m really loving the #scarathlon! 6y

Kimberlone Been enjoying the photo challenge and watching movies/reading books at my convenience. The games are fun, but when they pop up in the middle of a weekday I usually miss it because I‘m at work. Because I live in AK I‘m 4 hours behind the East coast time zone and that can also cause problems. Overall really enjoying it! I‘ve been having a great month of reading so far and I would definitely attribute that to this event! 6y

night_shift Continue with the games! They're fun when I catch them! 6y

Nessavamusic I‘m liking the games, just a busy week! 6y

IndoorDame The games are great, especially since I‘m in the middle of some longer reads right now! 6y

AsYouWish I am having fun, I have four things that I hope to post before the end of the day, but my phone battery is low, so I have to wait until I can charge it up a bit. 6y

PathfinderNicole I‘m loving all of it! 6y

ElizaMarie I love this little community that we have going on. I love the games and the tags help so I can respond to them! It‘s been great. Some days I have way more time than others. So it‘s more that for me! But I love all the interaction! 6y

GrilledCheeseSamurai I'm pretty much out till Tuesday...but will pop in and out sporadically. its Canadian Thanksgiving weekend 'round these parts rn. 🦃 6y

kymmiesreads I‘m loving it! I am pushing myself harder to read and enjoy the spooky season! 6y

JacqMac I‘m trying, but yeah, thanksgiving is slowing me down. All the cooking and family-ing. Finding some reading time is hard. They are all up for movies though. lol And I love the games. Keep that up! Great job, Captain! 6y

Christy2318 Work kicked my butt this week and I‘ve not had much time to read or post. 6y

TorieStorieS I‘m enjoying the games and like the tagged reminders! This is really fun and I appreciate all of your hard work organizing all of this fun!!!!👏👏👏 6y

Laughterhp I am definitely pushing hard to read more, but I‘m definitely struggling! It‘s been tough with being sick, but I think I‘ve been posting enough. 😂 I don‘t understand how some people have so many points! You‘ve definitely been a great captain! 🥰 6y

jessinikkip I dont think Im really puhing to read more, but it has definitely made me be more active. I LOVE being tagged in them. Makes it so easy to participate on busy days 6y

Chrys I will be back Monday. Did 13 hrs today and yesterday at work and have to again tomorrow. Ugh. (edited) 6y

Godpants I‘m reading about the same as normal but trying to see if stuff in my TBR pile meets the prompts. I‘m enjoying it but don‘t always have the time to do all the games. I started filling out the horror quiz but it was a lot of back and forth to write answers and I never finished it. Oops! 6y

Jesstifies I‘m really enjoying it overall! At first I found the point system confusing, but understand it now. I like the games in general, but if I‘m at work I miss them if they‘re the “active for a short time kind.” I feel like those stress me out a little 😛 Also I feel a little pressure to read books I don‘t want to just for points (like kids books) instead of longer books I picked out. It‘s my first event, so I‘m still adjusting! I am having fun though! 6y

Kryd0s I‘m enjoying it. It‘s my first ever Litsy event. I‘m reading more but been focused on books I want to read and the buddy read more than min maxing points. I‘m really enjoying the community aspect to it and getting to know more people on Litsy. Everyone is so pleasant. Pretty sure it‘s the nicest corner of the Internet. 6y

BeansPage @Jesstifies girl you are doing just fine and you do not have to read anything that you don't want to read. Do not feel pressured to do so. I just want people to know that they have options. I'm also coming up with new games to help us rock some points! 😉 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I don't know where your comment went you must have deleted it but I did read most of it before it went away. Yes I see their game that they're playing today and I have made one of my own for you guys. We will be playing at starting tomorrow for the same amount of points. We will be playing another game tomorrow that is also worth a good grip of points. Don't worry, Cassandra and I are trying to level it out. 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I‘m enjoying the reading & games. Only thing I think they are doing differently is playing games worth a lot more total points. For instance, we did trivia & got 5 pts for ALL the right answers, they did scattegories to come up with words to fit CRIME & give 2 points per word. 🤷‍♀️ 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa haha we posted at the same time ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @TheReadingMermaid I reposted, I just wanted to double check that I saw it correctly, and try to make it more informative and not whiny. Sorry if it was whiny. 🤦‍♀️ 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa no honey it's not whiny at all. It's a genuine concern and I completely understand it. Like I said I have a few games coming up that are going to be worth a little more points and I have it in my mind that as we get closer to Halloween the games are going to go up in points. 6y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @TheReadingMermaid Ok, thank you! I know it has to be hard to come up with different games, but that work similarly. (edited) 6y

BeansPage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa it is and sometimes we share ideas and sometimes we don't. We have to remember that this is a friendly competition but that we are still on different teams. And let's not forget, we are playing to win 😉😁 but in all seriousness we are trying to be as fair as possible to both teams. 6y

xxjenadanxx I've been slowing down, I think bc I usually mix up my reads genre wise so I haven't been as inspired to read. I was planning to pretty much stick to fall/spooky/monster/paranormal for the month but may need to read something different to cleanse my palette. I agree the points system was confusing at first but I think I've mostly got it down. And I don't love the reading of kiddie books to boost scores but all is fair in love and reading! 6y

Jesstifies @TheReadingMermaid Yay, I am definitely having a fun time, but I also have a competitive spirit :P 6y

eri.reads I'm having a lot of fun! I've just been sick for about the whole month now lol, but bt work and family I'm trying to stay in the swing of things! Keep up the good work. You're a great team captain and I appreciate all your hard work! 😍🥰 6y

MaleficentBookDragon I was away for the weekend and not doing any posting. But now I'm Baaaaaack! 6y

BeansPage @MaleficentBookDragon aaaawe yeah! Things just got real!!!! 6y

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#BFCr4 Week 1

This week did NOT go well, so I hope this picture of my girls distracts you from my scores!

Books - 0/3
Vitamins - 4/7
Minimum of 5 fruit and veg - 2/7
Walk to and from work - 4/5
Yoga - 0/3

Here‘s hoping for a better week next week!

@Hestapleton @IndoorDame @StayCurious

Jari-chan Adorable piggies 😍 6y

hannah-leeloo I have 2 piggies too. These 2 are so cute 😍🐹 6y

IndoorDame Such cute 🐹! The first week is hard! You‘re off to an amazing start with walking to work! 6y

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Meaw_catlady On to next week! You‘ve got this ! Don‘t be discouraged 6y

StayCurious Don‘t worry - next week is a brand new start! Adorable piggies! 6y

Hestapleton They are precious babies! We will have a better week next week! We got this! 6y

Hufflepuffle @Meaw_catlady Thank you for your encouragement! 💜 6y

Hufflepuffle @IndoorDame @Hestapleton @StayCurious We can do this together! 💜 6y

wanderinglynn I see stats for vitamins, walking to work, and veggies - that looks like a pretty good week to me! You're making great progress, so celebrate what you did do. And more importantly, you didn't quit. 🙌 6y

Hufflepuffle Thank you @wanderinglynn 💜 6y

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