I’ve been pretty busy working since the covid virus came to town. We have 2 members of staff at home in isolation and 2 members of staff who have been sent out to work at other care/support services because they’re down to the bare bones!! So I’ve been working all hours, all shift patterns, working from 3 in the afternoon until 7am the following morning. So it’s been hectic.
I apologise for not keeping up with all the amazing blogs I follow but I will get around to it, promise. In fact, as of today, I’ve been told to self isolate for the next 7 days because I have developed symptoms. So I have a forced break from work, one that I didn’t want but one that, if I’m honest with myself, I probably need right now because I’m pretty drained!
So over the next few days I’ll try to catch up with everyone and your blogs.
I’m now worrying how work will cope because my absence puts more pressure on my friends at work.
Anyway, I’ll catch up soon and hope everyone on WP is healthy and we.
Bloody coronavirus!!!!
Take care of yourself. We’ll still be here buddy
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Thanks Jim, appreciate it buddy 👍
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Take care, stay safe. We’ll be here.
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Thank you love 😊
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Take care of yourself John. Your comments about how work will cope just shows how good you are at your job. Keep an eye on your symptoms and take it easy. I’m only a call away if you need anything.
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Thanks buddy, I’ll remember 👍
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Your health is the most important thing right now. I’m sure you’ve been covering people in similar circumstances.
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I have but the pressure on them to cover my hours will be immense
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It’s short-term and hopefully you’ll be back fighting fit.
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Fingers crossed
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So sorry to hear that you’ve developed symptoms. Please rest and take good care of yourself! 💛
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Thank you Patty, I’m chilling out for the first time in weeks watching tv
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Take care of yourself 💕💕💕
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Thank you Eliza 😊♥️
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May everything work out ok with you. Take it easy.
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Thank you Liz, I’m sure it’s just common or garden flu
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Yes. Hopefully that’s all it will be.
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Good to see you back, but sorry to hear you’re having to isolate. Hope that doesn’t turn into anything. I’m sure the break will do you good, though. Be safe, stay well.
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It’s nice to actually relax Clive. Thanks mate 👍
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I bet! Hope you enjoy the break and stay well 😊
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I’ll try 👍
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Stay safe, John!
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Thank you V J 😊👍
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Be careful and be safe my friend. I work as pharmacy overnight manager. It is sad. People are very scare in the Detroit area.
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Ok. Thanks john. I think people are scared all over the world buddy
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I agree my friend.
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If wishing makes it so, you’ll be fine! Take care.
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😊♥️ thank you
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I really appreciate the work you are doing. I missed your response to my posts over last two weeks… Frankly, I was a bit worried. Please take care. Get well soon.
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Thanks Vallari, appreciate your concern but I’m sure I’ll be fine 😊👍
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Take good care of yourself, John! Know that we’ll be waiting for you when you return!
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Thank you Cherie 👍😊
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You’re welcome, John. Have a great weekend!
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I think I’m going to bed, feel bloody awful today, but thank you
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Omgoodness! I hope you feel better soon, John. Take care.
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Thank you Cherie. I will. Same to you, keep safe and well
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Glad you’re relaxing matey. Nothing like a few decent kips 😊. Sounds like it’s been a long time coming.
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It has mate, I’m a little knackered today, feel well under the weather
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Stay safe and rest up. Drink lots of fluids and get some sunlight if possible, even sitting by a window. I hope you feel better soon.
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Thank you dear, appreciate your words
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make the most of the seven days!
…because as you know…there will be lots of work when you are back.
We talked about things about five or six weeks ago. We knew that at some point every member of staff was likely to be off work, but we said we are a team and we pull together when things are tough. We have had some awful days but the teamwork has been amazing. I am the last one standing. Every other member of staff has been off at some point.
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Bloody hell! It’s a bloody nightmare at the moment, but we’ll get through it
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How are you today John?
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Morning Chris, I’ve started picking up I think! Not coughing as much this morning, still got a sore throat and earache but no temp. Cheers bud 👍 How’s you and the family?
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We’re good thanks John. It’s been a month of boredom. You may have read on one of my blogs that I’m about to start doing deliveries for Morrison’s while I’m not able to teach. It’ll break up the boredom and keep the wolves from my door. Glad you’re feeling better because if it is the virus it can be nasty. Keep taking it easy.
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I haven’t read any blogs for a while but I’ll get around to it soon. That sounds like an interesting little number you’ve got mate.
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I’ve been for the induction, training next week and on the job from next Friday.
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Hope you’re okay John, look forward to hearing more from you ❤️
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Morning Rosie, I’ve started picking up this morning, I think! Thank you ♥️ How are you and my other half 🤣 ?
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Morning John, we are okay, but I have been stuck in Jersey for 7 weeks on my caring job, it’s live in and I am knackered! Hopefully going home next week. Rich is missing me and it’s starting to get him down now. ❤️
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Bless you. I bet you’re missing each other so much. Great job by the way, happy you’re both ok. ♥️
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Well that’s a crummy reason to finally get a break. Hopefully whatever it is, your symptoms remain mild enough for you to actually get some much-needed rest. It sounds as though as soon as this isolation period is over you’ll be right back in the fray again. It’s exhausting to be an essential worker right now. Take care. Don’t worry about responding or visiting, just keep us up to date now and again so we know you’re okay.
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Glad to hear from you, but a bit worried. Praying for you, John.
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Thanks Mitch, appreciate it buddy 👍 I’m feeling a little better so I’m back to work tonight.
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Glad to hear that!
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Thinking of you, John. Sending cyber hugs your way. Prayers too ❤
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Thank you very much love? I’m feeling a little better now so I’m off to work tonight. We’re very short on staff.
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Please be careful and be safe. Glad you’re feeling a little better. Hoping and praying for 100% better soon 😉 💜
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So sorry to hear this. Praying for your recovery!
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I trust all is well and that all you needed was the enforced rest!!
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PS – thanks for taking the time to call around at my blog… it is appreciated! 👍👍
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You’re more than welcome dear 😊👍
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Thanks for the dear… dear! 😂😂😂
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No problem dear 🤪
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😉
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Yes, I feel much better ! I went back to work 2 nights ago.
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Glad to hear, you are fine and back to your normal life! This corona virus is taking a toll on humanity!!!
Let pray everything goes back to normal now.
In fact I am starting my online book club, would you like to be a part of it?
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Thank you 😊👍 Online book club ?
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Yup. You can check my blog for details. You can also give your opinion on the choice of platform. And in case you are interested, you can join in. 🤗
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How you doing now John? I’m guessing it was a tough one to beat off?
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Much better thanks Kev. I’ve been back at work for the last 6 days, didn’t feel like it but we’re so many staff down they were finding difficult to cope. How’s you and yours mate ? Coping?
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It’s a cliche but …I can’t complain. My life is easy compared to others. Trying my best to remember that!
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That’s good mate, happy to hear it.
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Let’s hope the nasty little bugger doesn’t get its crampons into you! Wrap up warm, and stay well…
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I’m feeling much better now thanks Frederick 👍👍
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Excellent!
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Just checking in to see how you are ❤ Thinking of you.
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Thank you, that’s lovely 😊 I’m feeling much better but busy with work. How are you?
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I’m so glad that you are feeling much better ❤
We're all still physically fine, thanks.
Emotionally it's a little bit iffy, but my little house is still finding reasons to laugh and smile, so we'll be okay. ❤
Hope you have a great weekend 🙂
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That’s very good to know you’re ok ♥️ Actually, I’ve been back at work for about 10 days now, I’ve worked most of those 10 days!! It wasn’t until Wednesday that I remembered I had booked a weeks annual leave that starts today, so I can rest up without feeling ill.
Hope you have a lovely weekend to ♥️
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Great news. Enjoy the break and rest 💜
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Do take care John! We need you in this world! ❤
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Hi Bhagyashree, have you nominated me for an award ?
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Yes. I hope you are fine with it and don’t have a ‘no awards policy’? 😅
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🤣🤣 actually I want to thank you but I’ve had a few nominations over the last few years and I can’t seem to do it 🤣 I’m not technically minded
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I’m with everyone else – take care of yourself!!
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Thank you Ziggy, I hope you’re safe and well. 😊
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