Lockdown diaries - COVID-19 matters!

[Silver]

Interesting survey being done on mental well-being during the lockdown
http://drc.f672a8fc7029.sgizmo.com/s3/

You can win a R1,000 spa voucher if you take part in the survey

What I liked is that at the end of it they show you all the results so far.
Quite interesting

 

[ARYANTO]

Day 11 - 04:20 am
Woke up super early , bit stressed about financials , I've got a couple in my cottage and it appears that they won't be able to pay the rent for April , because they can't work and the co. is closed till end of the month[extended lockdown] . I guess it's up to me to be a fairy godmother and write it off
the rent - but Nedbank still insists that I must pay my bond . The co. I work for is closed till end April too , I do have back-up ,but how long can I afford and continue to support the whole clan ?
Anyway enough rambling , the infections stand at 1655 -seventy up from Saturday .Intend to go shopping later for a few basics and replenish zoo cookies and Coke .

 

[Silver]

Day 11 - 04:20 am
Woke up super early , bit stressed about financials , I've got a couple in my cottage and it appears that they won't be able to pay the rent for April , because they can't work and the co. is closed till end of the month[extended lockdown] . I guess it's up to me to be a fairy godmother and write it off
the rent - but Nedbank still insists that I must pay my bond . The co. I work for is closed till end April too , I do have back-up ,but how long can I afford and continue to support the whole clan ?
Anyway enough rambling , the infections stand at 1655 -seventy up from Saturday .Intend to go shopping later for a few basics and replenish zoo cookies and Coke .

Ah man, sorry to hear @ARYANTO
I am also up early
I was going to say ask Nedbank if you can get some relief of sorts on the bond. I am sure this situation is going to happen a lot. As a matter of interest, is your company paying you for April even though they are closed?

Another question, do you only eat Zoo biscuits and coke?

 

[Timwis]

Ah man, sorry to hear @ARYANTO
I am also up early
I was going to say ask Nedbank if you can get some relief of sorts on the bond. I am sure this situation is going to happen a lot. As a matter of interest, is your company paying you for April even though they are closed?

Another question, do you only eat Zoo biscuits and coke?

It's an awkward situation as absolutely no fault of housemates why they can't pay so just hope the same humanity is shown to @ARYANTO as he is showing quite rightly to his housemates! For the record @Silver i personally consume absolutely everything apart from Zoo biscuits and Coke!

 

[mad_hatter]

https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/new...&utm_source=Twitter&__twitter_impression=true

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[Timwis]

https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/new...&utm_source=Twitter&__twitter_impression=true

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Wow this looks very similar to PPI which caused an uproar a few years back in the UK as it added to the cost of loans without those taking out loans realising it was part of the cost and was decided it was mis-sold as it had very little benefit to most that was sold it without even being aware they were paying for it and the banks had to refund everyone who had ever had it attached unknowingly to loans etc. It seems your banks have been up to the same tricks but actually as turned out to possibly be a saviour for many South Africans that's if that report is accurate!

 

[Gringo]

Ah man, sorry to hear @ARYANTO
I am also up early
I was going to say ask Nedbank if you can get some relief of sorts on the bond. I am sure this situation is going to happen a lot. As a matter of interest, is your company paying you for April even though they are closed?

Another question, do you only eat Zoo biscuits and coke?

Yip.... Nedbank has a campaign going. Few options to tailor make your needs. They will obviously assess your situation first... so give them a call bud.

 

[Hooked]

Vegetable glycerin is widely used in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

For instance, it is often added to foods to help oil and water-based ingredients mix, sweetening or moistening the final product.

It can be also used to prevent ice crystals from forming in frozen foods, such as low-fat frozen yogurt, ice cream and other desserts.

Glycerin is a common ingredient in pharmaceutical drugs, including heart medication, suppositories, cough remedies and anesthetics.

Additionally, you can find vegetable glycerin in toothpaste, as it helps prevent the toothpaste from drying out or hardening in the tube.

What’s more, it’s commonly added to soaps, candles, lotions, deodorants and makeup.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vegetable-glycerin#uses

Thanks @Adephi, but all of the above are cases where glycerin is used in the manufacture of products - but why would one be able to buy it at Clicks/Dischem? What use does the man-in-the-street have for it?

 

[MrGSmokeFree]

Thanks @Adephi, but all of the above are cases where glycerin is used in the manufacture of products - but why would one be able to buy it at Clicks/Dischem? What use does the man-in-the-street have for it?

Hi @Hooked maybe this will help
https://essentiallynatural.co.za/pr...MI9Ozbj4XT6AIVh_dRCh3pSgntEAQYAyABEgK_j_D_BwE

 

[Hooked]

Made me an ice cream milkshake to try and cheer up

Tin Roof Salted Caramel and Dark Choc Toasted Almond. With a shot of double espresso.
Love in a Glass

PS Don't listen to your wife when she says she doesn't want milkshake. She will drink half of yours!

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I've been wanting to make my own ice-cream for a while now, as I can't get diabetic ice-cream in my town. My brother has an ice-cream machine and he uses real fruit for flavouring, but again, fruit is high in sugar so not suitable for me.

Since food-grade flavouring is supposedly used in vape juice, I was thinking of using that for flavouring. If one looks at Flovor West's website, they don't even mention vaping. Imagine the amazing ice-creams I could make!

 

[Timwis]

Thanks @Adephi, but all of the above are cases where glycerin is used in the manufacture of products - but why would one be able to buy it at Clicks/Dischem? What use does the man-in-the-street have for it?

Cooking as explained, is used in catering industry! So can also be part of the food cupboard for the occasional recipe especially frozen desserts!

 

[Timwis]

Hi @Hooked maybe this will help
https://essentiallynatural.co.za/pr...MI9Ozbj4XT6AIVh_dRCh3pSgntEAQYAyABEgK_j_D_BwE

Yep has loads of uses, i've had VG on occasions before vaping even was a thing!

 

[Hooked]

Hi @Hooked maybe this will help
https://essentiallynatural.co.za/pr...MI9Ozbj4XT6AIVh_dRCh3pSgntEAQYAyABEgK_j_D_BwE

Ah yes, very helpful, thanks @MrGSmokeFree! You've given me an idea now!!

 

[Hooked]

We got 2nd place in the Potjie comp, winning team did Mad Max theme.
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That's amazing! What fun! And how fortunate you are to have neighbours who are willing to play along!

 

[Hooked]

Day 11 - 04:20 am
Woke up super early , bit stressed about financials , I've got a couple in my cottage and it appears that they won't be able to pay the rent for April , because they can't work and the co. is closed till end of the month[extended lockdown] . I guess it's up to me to be a fairy godmother and write it off
the rent - but Nedbank still insists that I must pay my bond . The co. I work for is closed till end April too , I do have back-up ,but how long can I afford and continue to support the whole clan ?
Anyway enough rambling , the infections stand at 1655 -seventy up from Saturday .Intend to go shopping later for a few basics and replenish zoo cookies and Coke .

How sad that Nedbank doesn't give bond payments a "holiday". It's the least that they could do. How can people pay their bonds if they don't have an income???

 

[Hooked]

 

[MrGSmokeFree]

Day 11 : I have not been out of the house since the lock down started and after keeping a eye on this thread I have a sudden urge for Coke and Zoo Cookies thank you @ARYANTO

We are all facing the same battle but remember there is always a light at the end of the tunnel my friend.

https://businesstech.co.za/news/ban...o-help-south-africans-hit-by-coronavirus/amp/

 

[Adephi]

 

[Rob Fisher]

Looks to be another beautiful day in Durbs today!

 

[Asterix]

Looks to be another beautiful day in Durbs today!
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Damn, that looks good. And I was supposed to be there with my son for Senior Nationals gala. Oh well.... SwimSA have optimistically rescheduled for end June. We shall sea (sic).

 

[ARYANTO]

How sad that Nedbank doesn't give bond payments a "holiday". It's the least that they could do. How can people pay their bonds if they don't have an income???

They apparently do but will it help me to take a ''holiday'' now and try catching up 3 mnts later with increase premiums ?

 

[HPBotha]

I've just seen that the rules have changed and as of today 1 April, cigarette sales are allowed, so long as they are bought along with essentials. So surely vape juice and / or Twisp may also be sold, if it is usually sold by that supermarket?

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/news/helping-businesses-understand-and-adapt-lockdown-regulations

@Novo Boy @HPBotha

i sent through a request to our legal team.... i am worried though that more people will now start going back to ciggies, which we know is a bad move and probably the worst thing that could happen to anyone compromised with COVID19!

 

[Hooked]

@Silver (who asked) and anyone else:

If you're looking for N95 masks contact Gino , the owner of Gadget Fundi . Mobile 071 471 2525.

This is a message from Gino:
"I have these available selling mainly medical professionals, best ones I have seen so far, from Europe with a respirator valve, makes it a lot more easier to breath through, proper N95/FFP2 spec,"

I ordered a few on Friday and they were couriered on the same day. (He may courier them because they're medical products.)
His service is superb - as it always is!!!

 

[ARYANTO]

Ah man, sorry to hear @ARYANTO
I am also up early
I was going to say ask Nedbank if you can get some relief of sorts on the bond. I am sure this situation is going to happen a lot. As a matter of interest, is your company paying you for April even though they are closed?

Another question, do you only eat Zoo biscuits and coke?

Coca Cola is my only drink except beer ,etc . People have nailed me over it but it is what it is , Zoo cookies is a recent addiction , there is always a packet next to the pc . The co. is only paying for the first two weeks , the rest is grin and bear it , we are prohibited to take normal leave for the balance of April .The situation is not desperate yet and there is a reasonable amount of ''emergency'' funds , but if I demolish it now , how do I replenish it in future .

 

[ARYANTO]

11:55 Back from the hunt ,idiocy and warped simple mindedness at it's best at PnP - Charcoal and firelighter on the list of NON essential goods - WTF
so I had to remove it from my trolley , how can it be non essential .South Africans braai , finish , are they scared we are going to pelt the SAPS van with chunks of charcoal or what ??? Drove around the corner to Engen , got firelighters and charcoal - tonight we shall braai .