How Quickly Life Changes

[lexi6]

New Zealand is on lockdown. From midnight Wednesday for a month everything will be closed, apart from essential services, supermarkets etc. Took the dog to the vets this afternoon and saw these flowers smiling at me they won’t be there next month when I pass again, so really cheered me up, hope they do for you too. Stay well and safe everyone x😎

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Stay well.. stay safe...keep those sunflower smiles in your heart xxx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Aw! Bless thank you OF and the same for you and your family. ❤️ Xxx

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Stay safe lexi6 . I think we will soon be on lockdown too as people apparently can't do as they're told! I just hope they don't ban running 🏃‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

You too Saartjie. I’m just incredulous looking at photos of people sitting outside cafes etc. in the UK just carrying on as normal Madness! Trying to cross the road after being at the vets was difficult today as so many cars were on the road, thought perhaps they’d been diverted off the main road but realised they were all rushing to the supermarket to stock up after our lockdown news. Hope we still get to keep our running. X 🤞

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

I know...people just don't help themselves do they? I thought an announcement like that might send people into panic buying. They've been doing that here for 2 weeks now without any impending lockdown!

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

Good grief!

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Stay safe and well to you and yours lexi6! 🤗🤞💐x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

And you too Myfi 🙂x

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Look after yourself lexi6 and yes what lovely flowers.

Here in the uk we will be on lockdown shortly as some idiots are not following instructions and practicing social distancing . They will waste it for all of us especially us runners. 😊🏃‍♀️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

They are just unbelievably stupid. Just hope we get to carry on running and not have it ruined for us. 🤬

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Can you run to the shops lexi?

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Absolutely 😂 and I have a big backpack to put the shopping in.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

🏃‍♀️🧅🌽🍅🥝🍆🍰

[Rigpig]

At least we are able to run for now. It would be pretty hard to bear if they banned exercise.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Rigpig]

Never thought the day would ever arrive when the thought of not being able to get outside and run would fill me with horror 😂

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Rigpig]

It could also mean that the Vitality Running World Cup could be cancelled before it finishes just into April, most people who are taking part are running alone, that is why so far it has not been cancelled, however, as you say if exercise outside is banned like it is now in many countries, France, Spain, Italy to name a few, I don't see how the WC could continue.

Just heard that all Mc Donald's are to close, I don't go there but I go to Burger King once every 3 weeks, no doubt it will close as well.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Lets hope its not cancelled Alan, its fun being part of the HU team, only added 4km on today, but if we progress, next weekend I’ll add a little more. 🙂

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

Beautiful happy sunflowers. Thank you for those, stay well, stay safe

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

You’re welcome Jazzyrunner you stay well and safe too 🏃‍♀️🙂

[Womangolfer Graduate10]

Stay safe and well. I have friends inNZ who are supposed to be flying home to Scotland today!

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Womangolfer]

Oh no! What lousy timing for them! 🤞it won’t be long before they can get home. You too stay safe and well 🙂

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Lovely post Lexi. Stay safe. Stay in touch xx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

You too Baddie and I will xx

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Great pics lexi, I love sunflowers 🌻🌻

It's rather telling that a main concern is "will lockdown mean I can't go out running?" But I'm sure many of us have thought about this. I am also expecting we will hear more about this today, as yesterday's news pictures looked like we had an unexpected public holiday here in the UK 🤯

Stay healthy and safe 😘

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

😂😂 I know Jell, couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Granddaughter is going to be busy, she started her Bachelor of Nursing last month, which has closed for now, so will be doing some home based learning and extra hours as she works part time in a supermarket. Hope we are still allowed to run. 🤞

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Oh blow! Nasty all around, this thing, and some people just don’t get it. We have daughter in California, grandson in Auckland and us in UK and soon all to be sequestered. Hope it helps. Thanks for the sun flowers - we all need every bit of cheer. Take great care. 💕

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

You’re welcome Granspeed, hope you and your family stay well and safe too. 😊 x

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

I’m full of admiration for NZ for acting early & firmly. Do hope it will keep you all safe. 👏🏼💕

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Me too Granspeed. I think our PM Jacinda again has shown herself again to be decisive and committed to our wellbeing I feel so proud. 🙂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

👏🏼🎉👏🏼

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Yes - I feel quite envious of you in that respect!

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

I hope her leadership counts when it comes to the general election, we’d like to keep her for a bit longer 🙂

[Fors]

Great picture Lexi, I have just made a felted wool picture of sunflowers in a blue vase.... Sunflowers are so cheerful looking.

Hope your dog is OK.

I think we may end up in the same situation because some people seem to forget and act if they are on holiday. Let's hope the lock down works

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Fors]

Thanks Fors. Sunflowers are just the best aren’t they? Harry the dog is fine, old chap was there for his annual health check and arthritis injection. Lockdown would be best for all those idiots, who spoil it for everyone else.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Lovely photo. Take care. 🤗

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs you too 😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Lovely photos Lexi. They really do cheer you up don’t they? I think the UK won’t be far behind you. Stay safe and well xx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Just impossible not to smile at them isn’t it? You too Sandie. Xx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Beautiful photo Lexi, thank you for sharing 😘

I think we might be headed the same way because there are still so many stupid people who are wandering around as if nothing is going on 😡

A friend flew to NZ a few weeks ago, he goes for several months every year but I guess now he’s stranded!

Take care and stay well x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Oh no! for you friend. We never thought lockdown would come so quickly here, but after seeing all those idiots strolling around lockdown is inevitable for the UK now isn’t it? Hope your knees are improving IP. Take care too 😊 x

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

We did think it was crazy for him to go but he wanted to 🙄 we haven’t heard from him as he’s not good on technology so we hope he’s ok.

I can’t believe the sheer stupidly and selfishness of those who are ignoring all the advice. Our little village has imposed our own mini lockdown for over a week now 🙂 we have a lot of elderly people so it’s understandable.

The knees are probably not healing as they should as I’m kneeling a lot in the garden atm. The weather is glorious and I have so much to do. But they do feel much better thanks. If we can’t run outside I might have to go for a last little trot ..... but let’s hope it doesn’t come to that 🤞🏃‍♀️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Do hope he’s OK and while the weather is so lovely you have to get out, plenty of time to be ‘er indoors, hopefully we’ll all still be able to get out and exercise. 🤞

[Annieapple Administrator]

Gorgeous!!!! Instant cheer up 😊

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

You’re welcome Annie 🙂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Good! stay safe

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

You too WillowandSola. 🙂

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Thank you Lexi!! 🤩 Thinking of you and all the VRBs around the world, all your families and friends. 🤗🤗 Stay safe!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

And you too Fab. Hope you and the family stay well and safe too 🙂x

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Sunflowers are such happy flowers lexi and they always make me smile 😊

Good luck to you and your family during this difficult time. I don’t think we’ll be far behind you.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

You too Dexy and UTS. Mr Lexi was most annoyed at the lockdown news because he was off to buy himself a new mountain bike and now he’ll have to wait a month. Suggested he get a grip 😂 perhaps he could buy one with a shopping basket instead.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

🚴🥝🍅🍆🌽🧅

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Love your Sunflower pic Lexi,

Stay safe in your lockdown scenario, it feels so odd doesn't it, like real life has somehow gotten tangled with a movie script. The measures are there to protect the vulnerable, in the UK some folk think the rules don't apply to them.

I do look forward to my time on the yoga mat. Benji seems very Zen about it!

😊🌷🌻xxx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Its so weird BBr we have been amazed at the pictures of people panic buying and stockpiling in the UK and yet within minutes of the PM’s lockdown news it was just chaos on the roads and at the supermarkets and petrol stations here too. Just absolute madness. They’ve had to put the police in to the supermarkets now to keep everyone calm and I’m so dreading my weekly shop tomorrow. Think me and my yoga mat are going to become good friends but just wish our dog Harry could practise downward dog like Benji - in the background 😂 you and Mr BBr keep safe and well too xx

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Take care Lexi and everyone infact 🤗 see you on the other side when this is over X

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thanks Flara and you too 🙂 x

[Wenderwoo]

Stay safe x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo]

You too Wenderwoo x

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Good luck to you and yours lexi6; it’s going to be grim but you know we’re all right behind you (at a social distance of course!).

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

😂😂 thanks Oldgirlruns stay well 😊

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Hope you stay well Lexi in your beautiful country. I admired Jacinda Ardern for the way she handled the Christchurch mosque shooting and glad she is continuing to show leadership.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks Coddfish. Yes she’s impressed many with her leadership skills, think she is a natural, hope we get to keep her in charge for a lot longer. Stay well too. 😊