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Self Isolation

Self Isolation -
Well, we went into Self Isolation on the 6th of March.
It is now been almost 4 weeks since then. WFH has been interesting, Jennifer hasn't been asking me to do to much while I have been working. I am extremely lucky that we have FTTH, So the Internet is good and strong for us.

All the kids are in Self Isolation as well in their own homes.

So this is to record the unusual sights I have seen.
1/ As I drove the Dentist in Geelong, I passed Avalon airport, where I got to see row upon row of Planes parked, Qantas, Jetstar and Tiger all parked in nice tidy rows.
2/ Petrol Station with only 2 pumps open and both as far apart as could be.
3/ The usual Supermarkets with not much on selves and very few customers
4/ Bunnings open and only 4 people per row. they are still busy due to all the home improvements going on.
5/ Police checks to validate where we are going.
6/ Children on their bikes ride around everyone at a good distance instead of trying to go through them.
7/ Dogs being dragged along because the walk is a lot further then they are used too.

What I miss most,

1/ Church, going to church.
2/ The chatter of the office and finding out what staff are up to.
3/ Just a country drive.
4/ just walking through a farmer market.

Oh well one month down, many to go.



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