COVID impacts

Thanks, Touchtype.... I’m scared to read it, but looking forward to reading it.
Anyone who needs a good coronavirus “fake news” laugh, I’d like to recommend HeyAll’s Crowded Places with Mom


Please don't be scared. But if reading proves daunting: Isoellen Writes Grown-Up Only Story Time podcast has a recorded version which they will be running soon. Worth subscribing for the great content on there anyway.

If all else fails:

The blackness would hit me
And the void would be calling

LETS DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!

Nostalgia, humour and physical exercise. What could be better in these hard times.
 
I have to admit, being shut in has given me some opportunities to catch up on writing. I've already wiped a couple of long standing stories from my slate. Just wondering if any of the other authors are catching up (the ones self isolating). I don't know if it's just me but the various sites I've browsed seem kind of quiet these past few days. There seems to be lower activity than I expected. Hope everybody out there's okay.

I mentioned earlier I'd completed 4 in my current folio. Another one fell on Saturday so up to #5 now.

One of the nicest things ever happened Saturday. We moved last summer (changing provinces even) for my wife's career. I'm retired so it doesn't matter to me. Being new in town and not knowing anyone we made these friends who have gone out of their way to welcome us. Saturday they showed up with a picnic basket and a complete dinner for us. People like that are gold!

On another matter, I discovered that you can mail your stories to your Kindle Fire. It will take doc formats. Every Kindle comes with an email address and it's as simple as emailing it as an attachment to your machine. (or anyone's) They will get a consent email. Approve it and the story downloads. Perfect little Kindle book by that time. You can even check all your formatting. Great for beta readers, family or anyone you want to read your stories before publishing.

Off to finish #6 :)
 
I've been on a short vacation to New York. The night I arrived, Trump announced the travel ban from Europe. The next day, Broadway closed (so my trip to see the new version of West Side Story was cancelled). Now the restaurants are due to shut. I'm heading home to the UK tomorrow, and I'm hoping all flights aren't cancelled, so I can get out of the country okay.

If anyone was interested, I got home okay. Obviously I'm now existing in a state of virtual house arrest, but it looks like I got out of New York just in time.
 
You might do a search online. As I recall, there are some organized groups providing the cut-out materials for home bound sewers to put together. (I also read where one hospital forbade anyone using them since there is no way to evaluate the efficacy of the masks. (I'd say; better anything than nothing — 'f' you or fire me.)

Direction aren't what's needed. If you don't have the raw materials, the directions don't do you much good.
 
Direction aren't what's needed. If you don't have the raw materials, the directions don't do you much good.

The one I was mentioning had all of the mask pieces pre-cut from the appropriate materials. They just needed some help sewing them up. Worth a quick search. Hope something pops up so she can help do some sewing.
 
Direction aren't what's needed. If you don't have the raw materials, the directions don't do you much good.

The one I was mentioning had all of the mask pieces pre-cut from the appropriate materials. They just needed some help sewing them up. Worth a quick search. Hope something pops up so she can help do some sewing.

I tried to talk my wife into letting me use her bras. Perfect masks. Just cut em in two. Although I don't have a DD nose :eek: :D
 
I mentioned earlier I'd completed 4 in my current folio. Another one fell on Saturday so up to #5 now.

One of the nicest things ever happened Saturday. We moved last summer (changing provinces even) for my wife's career. I'm retired so it doesn't matter to me. Being new in town and not knowing anyone we made these friends who have gone out of their way to welcome us. Saturday they showed up with a picnic basket and a complete dinner for us. People like that are gold!

On another matter, I discovered that you can mail your stories to your Kindle Fire. It will take doc formats. Every Kindle comes with an email address and it's as simple as emailing it as an attachment to your machine. (or anyone's) They will get a consent email. Approve it and the story downloads. Perfect little Kindle book by that time. You can even check all your formatting. Great for beta readers, family or anyone you want to read your stories before publishing.

Off to finish #6 :)

You're doing so good getting those stories sorted and booted out of the house … just wondering; Could I send a few of my reluctant 'prodigy' over your way? You know, polish 'em up a bit and then boot out? Or better yet, finish them and and boot them back to me so I can publish them get the credit :D
 
I tried to talk my wife into letting me use her bras. Perfect masks. Just cut em in two. Although I don't have a DD nose :eek: :D

I see no reason why you couldn't just stick your whole head in there — I mean, your nose is part of your head, and all. (If she let's you, would it be creepy if I asked you to send me one of her bra's - no need to cut them up though :eek: )
 
You're doing so good getting those stories sorted and booted out of the house … just wondering; Could I send a few of my reluctant 'prodigy' over your way? You know, polish 'em up a bit and then boot out? Or better yet, finish them and and boot them back to me so I can publish them get the credit :D

Gordo's Proof Reading Service - only twenty N95's a read :D
 
I see no reason why you couldn't just stick your whole head in there — I mean, your nose is part of your head, and all. (If she let's you, would it be creepy if I asked you to send me one of her bra's - no need to cut them up though :eek: )

LOL, I'll ask her. Although I understand you can buy used underwear on EBAY. :devil:
 
A parishioner at my family’s church died this morning. Contracted coronavirus on Thursday. We had a telecast prayer service for him. People can’t even go over to comfort his wife.

Sorry to hear that... Accounts like this are on the rise.

Well, coronavirus is now working its way through my building. Hallways and doorknobs are not safe. Fortunately, I have no reason to leave my apartment as I have sufficient supplies and a sudden burst of story-writing inspiration. I find myself now working with an editor on one story, a beta reader on another, and composing two more new stories. Just the sort of distraction I need from the illness closing in from all sides...
 

I was going to send a couple of the wife's — but if you'd prefer, I can wear them around for a day or two before sending them. (desperate times call for desperate measures) :D

What's the going trade rate on jock-straps? (currently a clearance deal on the unwashed ones since we're running low on laundry soap. Our crisis could be your windfall ;) )
 
What's the going trade rate on jock-straps? (currently a clearance deal on the unwashed ones since we're running low on laundry soap. Our crisis could be your windfall ;) )

ewwww.....just eewwwwww.

I wonder how many people even wear jock-straps during quarantine?
 
ewwww.....just eewwwwww.

I wonder how many people even wear jock-straps during quarantine?

I was going to send a couple of the wife's — but if you'd prefer, I can wear them around for a day or two before sending them. (desperate times call for desperate measures) :D

What's the going trade rate on jock-straps? (currently a clearance deal on the unwashed ones since we're running low on laundry soap. Our crisis could be your windfall ;) )

LOL, you caught me right in the middle of eating lunch. Now I just want to go take a long, hot shower with lotssssss of soap. :D

We should relabel the thread. How low can we sink?

YK currently leading ;)
 
LOL, you caught me right in the middle of eating lunch. Now I just want to go take a long, hot shower with lotssssss of soap. :D

We should relabel the thread. How low can we sink?

YK currently leading ;)

I don't even remotely want to know what beats an used jack-strap.

I repeat: ewwwwwww.....just ewwwwwwwww.
 
Someone who beats off into a used jock strap?
Or is that a normal boy thing of which I am unaware?
I will confirm that, as a teenage boy, a jock strap was... my friend. I'm not ashamed, what fifteen year old ever is? My mother never found it, I'm pleased to say. Or if she did, she was discreet and didn't wash it. Mothers are good like that.

Apropos of parents, my father made a pot of tea every morning and usually took Mum a cup in bed. Between university breaks one year my girlfriend was staying, but due to double beds (lack thereof) she was in another room. She wanders out, sleepy eyed, to come find me.

"Good morning, Rosie," Dad says, turning around, cup in one hand, pot in the other. "Would you like a cup of tea?"

"I didn't know where to look," she said later, blushing. "He'd not done up his dressing gown..."

Later still, she commented, "You are your father's son, I couldn't help but notice."

Way to go, Dad ;).
 
Socks are your friend :D
Fuckin' hell, Gordo. Your mom must have thought, "Now that's a bad case of athlete's foot!" Or did you wash your own socks (a good habit for a young lad to learn)?

Too much information, Belle?
 
Fuckin' hell, Gordo. Your mom must have thought, "Now that's a bad case of athlete's foot!" Or did you wash your own socks (a good habit for a young lad to learn)?

Too much information, Belle?

Or maybe hide them in the closet and throw them away when they showed signs of walking on their own!

Damn, did I just beat YK?
 
Or maybe hide them in the closet and throw them away when they showed signs of walking on their own!

Damn, did I just beat YK?

Great! Just great! Now I have sperm encrusted socks marching around to tune of The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
 
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