Anyone had to spend days alone without anyone to talk to?

[Hanna3]

Hi all, apart from here and a brief visit to church last night (to make it feel Christmassy and to just be with people) I've had day after day for weeks now with nobody at all to talk to. This time of year especially it's really depressing. Old friends that live far away are gradually losing contact with me - I ring them but they don't ring me. I understand they're busy with their live elsewhere but still it's hard when you're lonely. I'm going to a Christmas Eve service at the local church tomorrow night to at least be with people for a little while... but otherwise all day I'm alone, just me and the dog. Sometimes I strike up a conversation on BB but then the other person disappears and that's the end of that...

How are people meant to cope with prolonged periods of social isolation? I read, I watch DVDs, normally I'd go for long walks with the dog but thick smoke from bushfires and intense hot weather have stopped that. I go to a café alone sometimes. Any ideas/help?

[Paw Prints]

Hello Hanna, wave to everyone,

I'm guessing you still haven't heard anything back from your local pollie... have you had a chance to follow things up with him?...

I thought Rosemary worked as a nurse... surely she would be more likely to bring the virus home than any visitor would... hmmm??

A lovely spring day here, though the rain has now started so the forecast storms won't be far off... I spent most of the day slowly working on my pot plants... Woofa had to keep an eye on me, so having missed out on his beauty sleep all day he is now snoring beside me.

Hugs

Paws

[Hanna3]

Hi. Paws

Sorry I should have explained that Rosemary retired as a nurse to care for her elderly husband who is sick so they're both terrified of covid but it's a shame they're never even out in the garden any more.

The polly just shoved my letter to Housing after I sent him a reminder about it after 6 weeks had gone by with no reply. I'm sure Housing will do nothing!

How are the pot plants you bought going?

😊🌱🍃🎸🌳🌿🌾🌼

[Paw Prints]

Hello Hanna,

Why am I not surprised your pollie did nothing to help you... might be worth sending it to the opposition member who covers your area.... especially mentioning the sitting member just hand balled it... they might be willing to help as it would be good PR & oppositions are always looking for ways to appear to be better than an incumbent in the hope word of mouth might push their votes up next election.

The covid numbers here are worrying given we are supposed to be opening up in two weeks... I feel so sorry for the police officer who now has covid because of the protests.

I tried ringing my elderly relative yesterday, but it went to the answering machine... I'm trying not to worry... her son may just have taken her to her GP... will try her again today.

Not long now until you can go back to the library & music lessons... are you counting sleeps yet???

Pats for Sam & hugs for you

Paws

[Hanna3]

Hi. Paws and everyone

Gosh a flat out day today with Sam at a new groomer as we can't get to the other town yet and then we had the vet for his arthritis shot and it's been very hot. I hate summer!

I hope your relative is OK. I'll keep wearing masks indoors our new premier is ant-mask which is ridiculous and anyway they're opening up too fast because of a federal election and our chief medical officer DrChant has been gagged.

Music is back for fully vaccinated only and the library I haven't checked with yet!

I've been reading 84 Charing Cross Road and it's absolutely delightful - the letters an American woman wrote to a British bookseller just after WW 2 and they became great friends from the letters and he died before she could ever get to London to meet him. Gorgeous and it is the actual letters from them both.

Hugs from us here! 🌼🌿🍃🏖️🌱🎶

[Paw Prints]

Hello Hanna, wave to everyone,

Sam must be feeling delightfully cool after his visit to the groomer... do you think you might continue with this new groomer or do you prefer your regular one?

I remember the film 84 Charing Cross Rd... I didn't know there was a book made from their letters... I will add that to my to be read list.

I agree they are opening up too fast... there are too many vulnerable groups who still have low vaccination rates... I think you are very wise to keep wearing your mask for now... at least the opening up is a bit slower here.

It is freezing here today... I actually put the heating on about 3pm & Woofa, despite having his coat on, has taken prime position in front of it... I also put the tv on for some background noise... as I was channel hopping I spotted a doco called Ancient Aliens... the fact that I saw it has Mayan Pyramids decided me to leave it on... it reminded me of the frenzy back in the 70s to reinterpret everything to show extraterrestrial visitations... it was clearly a very old doco as it had lots of very earnest talking heads warning that the Mayan calendar forecast the end of everything in Dec 2012... Whoops they got that wrong.

I hope you had a less busy day & managed to recharge & relax

Hugs

Paws

[Hanna3]

Hi Paws,

The groomer here did a good job and Sam is much cooler (although I love him fluffy) but she was quite rude so I won't go back if I can avoid it.

84 Charing cross road is an easy and delightful read as it's just their letters as the American woman tries to shake off his British reserve and it gives a great insight into life in the UK just after the war. I think you'd enjoy it.

I'll be wearing a mask indoors and taking it carefully. My hairdresser is taking unvaccinated people which doesn't thrill me. I'm seeing my GP tomorrow and will get her thoughts but this virus is here to stay...

It turned cool and rainy here too. Rain all week I think.

Sorry only a short post tonight but hope you have are feeling OK! Hugs! 🍃💝

[Paw Prints]

Hello Hanna,

If you google the shadow ministry NSW it will list all the opposition members & what they cover... I had a quick look... there are shadow ministers for women, for housing, for seniors, for family & community services as well as some of them list regions they are responsible for... have a read through them & see which region covers your area... however many you choose to email make sure you mention your sitting member did nothing to help.

Paws

[Hanna3]

Thanks so much Paws! Sorry I'm home late and can only leave a quick reply. Trying to get dinner! Thanks for your help 💝

[Hanna3]

I'm very worried about Sam he's had dark diarrhoea and bloody urine all night we've had no sleep I'll ring the vet at 8.30am to get an urgent appointment but no way I can pay for it. He's been shaking and in pain. It's 5.30am now.

[Doolhof]

Hi Hanna and All,

Hanna, I was going to send you a message to say "HI" then ready your note about Sam. I hope you are able to get Sam to the vet and hope you can have an extended time to pay the bill.

Thinking of you and Sam. Hugs from Dools