We've been told that despite Boris saying schools in the UK will not be closing, here in Scotland it's a case of when, not if we close. Today we've been preparing home study packs of work for children to work on and been told to organise admin tasks that we can work on at home. Tonight I brought home my big planning folder and I uploaded a ton of data to my USB stick so I can make a start on my report writing.
I went to Sainsbury's last night as I hadn't been for 2 weeks. There was a ton of fresh fruit and veg available but no regular pasta, rice or flour. Luckily I was able to get my GF pasta! A pallet of toilet rolls was being put on the shelves and a manager was patrolling that aisle!! I took my usual 9 pack. I got most things I needed for the next few weeks, nothing excessive. I have a well stocked cupboard and freezer so I'm not panic buying. If I have to self isolate it won't be too difficult as I'm an anti social introvert at the best of times!
I've got loads of paint so I can continue decorating my house. I've got seeds and compost so I can start planting. I've got yarn and fabric to play with and a ton of unread books. If I can stay healthy I'll be absolutely fine and in a position to help my neighbours if needed.
Stay healthy everyone and don't panic!
I've been thinking about all the books I could read if I had to stay at home for 14 days - quite a lot I think!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd happily re read loads more as well!!
DeleteMuch the same here, Ali. In fact the schools are to be closed until April, and maybe longer - worst case scenario, for a month. Seemingly the virus will die off when we get some hot weather.
ReplyDeleteI've heard a few whispers that we'll close at least 2 weeks early for the Easter break (on the 20th)if not before and have a month off. Usually the weather perks up in Term 4 so fingers crossed.
DeleteIn Toronto next week is March break so schools are closed - yesterday afternoon the Provincial Govt. announced that they would remain closed for an extra two weeks (a lot of families travel for March break so this would cover that 2 week isolation period upon return). As it turns out a lot of people cancelled travel plans - today is normally the busiest day at the airports but they were practically deserted this morning.
ReplyDeleteThis afternoon they shut down all public events in the city, museums, galleries and libraries. All the sporting events were cancelled yesterday. We fully expect more cancellations over the next few days.
My one bit of silver lining is that I am now excused from jury duty - I was supposed to report on March 23rd. I fully expect to either work from home or just go into the office for maybe 1 or 2 days a week starting next week.
I always keep a well stocked pantry so I'm not worried about any of that - plus I've got about 150 books that I haven't read as yet so I will be able to keep myself occupied.
I think if people are sensible and don't travel that would help a bit. All big events here have been cancelled, the thinking is to lessen pressure on the NHS and emergency services.
DeleteLuckily for us (Scotland) it's not Boris that makes the decisions and so far our First Minister Nicola Sturgeon remains calm and sensible.
Hi my grandchildren are in primary school he 5 6 and 7 and live in Cardiff and Glasgow both schools are using Google classroom and they came home yesterday and signed in.
ReplyDeleteYep, we're set up for Google classroom but a lot of our families don't have devices at home to access it. When we had snow days 2 years ago hardly anyone did the work we prepared. So it's a balance of preparing accessible activities that won't disadvantage children who can't/don't take part. And of course we need parental support as well which is poor in my school.
DeleteI've been prepared for this all my life!! I already 'hoard' food. I've always got tins and pasta etc - just in case. I never quite knew what the just in case was till now! Hubby reckons I was starved in a previous life lol. I also 'hoard' magazines and books and have enough craft supplies to keep me going forever if necessary. Also like you I've got all my supplies to get my seed planting happening any day now. Now, if only I could persuade my husband to stay home and stop working for the time being I'd be sorted!! Good luck and stay safe.x
ReplyDeleteLooking at my supplies I think I've got enough to last a few months and that's just my normal supplies. When I lived rurally I was always prepared for being snowed in or the electricity going off. I'm not as worried as some of my colleagues!
DeleteThe University I teach just is starting online learning on Monday - difficult with the science lab class that I teach but we're going to make it work. The University is providing both laptops/tablets and internet service to students if necessary.
ReplyDeleteThe US is terribly behind with its response but I live in Minnesota, and we're a bit farther ahead than other places in the country. I'm guessing the state will put us all on self isolation soon for two weeks - like you we're pretty well sorted, so I'm not especially concerned about that. More concerned about my 84 and 88 year old parents - their health is not particularly great anyway.
Best wishes,
Lea
Most of our universities have closed their classes and switched to online learning. I'm also concerned about my parents and 2 of my sons. My eldest and his girlfriend have compromised immune systems and my youngest son has bacterial pneumonia.
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