Lockdown diaries - COVID-19 matters!
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First sunny day in a while, also celebrating with a Braai.
Time to test some of the home brew.
Still a bit sweet. Need to give the yeasty-beasties some more time to devour the sugar and do their job.
Still a bit sweet. Need to give the yeasty-beasties some more time to devour the sugar and do their job.
I managed to source some distillers yeast. Guaranteed 8-9% in 7 days. Will only get it on Monday when I'm back at work.
Send some as an "urgent medical sample" to the Hospital where SWAMBO works
The guy who weighs the fruit & veg at our supermarket also wears his mask under his nose. Now I see why!
This one has more sense ...
I just found this picture [for sale] , is that our future ?
Back to 1838 Voortrekker tannie look .
Back to 1838 Voortrekker tannie look .
EWN-
Jarita Kassen
CAPE TOWN - Two police officers arrested earlier this week for buying alcohol during the coronavirus lockdown have been released on R1,000 bail.
It's understood the pair went to a supermarket in Delft and asked the store manager to open the liquor section.
They bought alcohol worth more than R4,000.
Police spokesperson Vish Naidoo said, “Two of our officers in the Strand area went to a supermarket and requested the manager to sell them alcohol but they were seen.”
The supermarket manager and a cashier were also arrested but released on warning.
####Funny [not ha-ha funny] if I gallivant in the street, I get 1500 fine , buying and planning your own TOPS = bail R1000.
Jarita Kassen
CAPE TOWN - Two police officers arrested earlier this week for buying alcohol during the coronavirus lockdown have been released on R1,000 bail.
It's understood the pair went to a supermarket in Delft and asked the store manager to open the liquor section.
They bought alcohol worth more than R4,000.
Police spokesperson Vish Naidoo said, “Two of our officers in the Strand area went to a supermarket and requested the manager to sell them alcohol but they were seen.”
The supermarket manager and a cashier were also arrested but released on warning.
####Funny [not ha-ha funny] if I gallivant in the street, I get 1500 fine , buying and planning your own TOPS = bail R1000.
Seapoint (Cape Town) residents sing national anthem every night at 8p.m. from their balconies. It's enough to give one goosebumps. 
. See my post here.
In my neighbourhood all that people can do is to complain that they can't walk their dogs on the beach. Oh and they spend their days at their windows, watching for those who are breaking lockdown by walking their dogs in the street, or jogging - and of course they post it on FB along with a detailed description of the person.
. See my post here. In my neighbourhood all that people can do is to complain that they can't walk their dogs on the beach. Oh and they spend their days at their windows, watching for those who are breaking lockdown by walking their dogs in the street, or jogging - and of course they post it on FB along with a detailed description of the person.
Playing some Catan to pass the time.. Before the family braai..
Update : 2028 cases - 25 fatalities
Interesting! I've never seen or heard of it.
Most of our neighbourhood has lit candles this evening. As a tribute to a fallen policeman. And to victims of domestic abuse and violence.
Not sure if anyone caught the news article yesterday, about the policeman who responded to the domestic violence call and was murdered as a result.
They say the night is the darkest before the dawn.
And I think at this time we need all the light we can find.
Not sure if anyone caught the news article yesterday, about the policeman who responded to the domestic violence call and was murdered as a result.
They say the night is the darkest before the dawn.
And I think at this time we need all the light we can find.
This is what happens when you forget your tin foil hat.
Needed to throw out the trash
Bumped into the sky
Starry Starry Night flashed through my head
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My word, @M.Adhir , that’s lovely!!
Thanks @Silver
Makes me wonder as well how much we have been missing due to what has become 'normal' levels of pollution.
Been in this complex for the better part of 10 years, and have never seen the sky this clear
Day 17, 02:25
I'm working night shift and enjoying it! For as far as I can remember I loved working by night and it's probably one of the reasons that pushed me into this profession. Those of you who work night shifts will recognize the feeling of euphoria we experience around 4 - 5am after a busy shift. It's priceless!
I'm working night shift and enjoying it! For as far as I can remember I loved working by night and it's probably one of the reasons that pushed me into this profession. Those of you who work night shifts will recognize the feeling of euphoria we experience around 4 - 5am after a busy shift. It's priceless!
The lockdown and the extension are excellent in terms of health, but my heart goes out to the small businesses. My town consists mainly of small shops. What about my favourite coffee bar, who relies on the income? What about my hairdresser? How is she surviving?
I saw something on FB, urging people to pay their hairdresser / nail salon etc for the appointment which they would have had during lockdown and I thought that's a great idea. I offered to pay my hairdresser for my cancelled appointment (I actually cancelled my appointment even before lockdown, due to my concerns about Corona and being in a closed area close to people) but she wouldn't accept it.
However, she has now started issuing e-vouchers which will be valid for 3 months after date of issue. At least she will get some money coming in to tide her over, but it still doesn't compensate for the loss of income. It's just a quick-fix.
I saw something on FB, urging people to pay their hairdresser / nail salon etc for the appointment which they would have had during lockdown and I thought that's a great idea. I offered to pay my hairdresser for my cancelled appointment (I actually cancelled my appointment even before lockdown, due to my concerns about Corona and being in a closed area close to people) but she wouldn't accept it.
However, she has now started issuing e-vouchers which will be valid for 3 months after date of issue. At least she will get some money coming in to tide her over, but it still doesn't compensate for the loss of income. It's just a quick-fix.
Day 17 - 09:30
I think most of us have fallen off the bus as far as routine goes , my inner clock is totally confused . Stay in routine , etc etc . I actually love doing anything, anytime I want. The only thing I have to do today is bath the dogs and brush them to remove the old pelt. Neighbourhood is quiet , stats from yesterday : 2028 and 25 passed.
I think most of us have fallen off the bus as far as routine goes , my inner clock is totally confused . Stay in routine , etc etc . I actually love doing anything, anytime I want. The only thing I have to do today is bath the dogs and brush them to remove the old pelt. Neighbourhood is quiet , stats from yesterday : 2028 and 25 passed.
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Interesting reading for employees.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/fin...verything-you-need-to-know/?source=newsletter
https://businesstech.co.za/news/fin...verything-you-need-to-know/?source=newsletter
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