That is my worry. when the virus as gone and the counting begins. For the sake of future generations cash needs to be sorted to pay what I reckon is a huge bill by any fair means.
But will the virus be gone? I doubt it somehow. There will be a vaccine, which will be dangerous in its own right to people with compromised immune systems. Survival of the fittest I’m thinking.
Like any other, this strain will be so weal eventually, it will hardly be a major roblem. However Coronavirus is not new - (COVID 19) is so I dare say we will get another strain at some stage. like with flue.
Yes Coronavirus is responsible for colds and flu virus’s which is why it’s impossible to choose the right ones to vaccinate against each year. None have been so deadly as this one though, so it’s not going to be as easy to avoid vaccination and get away with it Is what I’m saying ☹️
I understand what you are saying but given time people will become immune if government measures are followed unlike the crazies in London clapping shoulder to shoulder and that was just the police, well it seemed that way. As for a vaccine I would refuse if offered, trials normally last for a year or more and if it's not perfected, the cure or preventative is as dangerous as the disease,,
Well I have a flue jab, with my conditions that is needed and not had flue for years or even decades, We have two cats and now one is 11 and we get them vaccinated every year trust me we never used to have our cats vaccinated at all, and not lived nearly as long as these,, However i trust the vaccine will have been trialed and tested correctly..
Me neither Ern007. I’m 70 so need to be careful too, but the only time I had a flu jab since working with the elderly, I was unwell generally for 6 months and diagnosed with various autoimmune problems thereafter, so not risking it again. My dogs all outlive their rescue counterparts, last greyhound was almost 17. My friends cat was 20. The key with animals avoiding vaccines is to give them a natural diet, no biscuit or processed food..........perfect teeth, coats, no allergies, just animals as nature intended Love your poem btw .
A'h if I had a reaction to the jab Lurcher-lady - I would not have one either, as it happens when I have one, nothing changes, As for the cats. Well we never used to bother with vaccines but we have had cats die of all kinds, and now we are having no trouble whatsoever, I agree 100 over teeth, essential they are kept in good condition, to be honest we find cat biscuits help scrum the teeth. They get Tuna, Chicken and even Tongue and they love it..Costs no more than processed cat foods.
By the way thank you for your kind remark..
All very true, so much has happened in our lifetime 👍🏻
National politics do not come into this at all -Maybe International questions will need an answer - Not as you say the time nor place for politics.
Hi Ern007, That's a mighty fine poem, voicing your thoughts on the current situation as well as all you (and I) have been through in the past. There is no doubt that this is the challenge of a lifetime for most of us, and it's come just as I thought I'd possibly escaped one, having been born just after the second world war. I guess no generation goes without one of some kind. Will we ever be solvent again as a nation? I guess it's unlikely, but so long as we can get the economy moving again once this is over, we'll probably survive, with a bit of luck and a following wind. 😊
Thank you Callendersgal. I think the worst part of our current situation us twofold. first the virus is open ended and if things ease to soon, will flare up again. within months it should be under control. then we get the aftermath - The Bill. for the sake of future generations we have to do our best to control the massive debt this will incur. I thought VAT rise for a limited time but that would hit the poor so has to be discarded. Cutting projects won't work as that will cause deflation and austerity and even make our armed forces impotent. I hope the politicians are working now along with the CS to sort out the aftermath.. Just reading a post of yours I thought it was Saturday and was waiting for Morrisons delivery until Mrs Ern007 told me it was Friday
Oh-oh Ern007, there's a lot of that day confusion going on I think. We're in good company! 😀
Excellent words and so very true. We do not know what it's going to be like when this is over. There will always be Coronavirus but we'll eventually have a vaccine and it'll be like having a flu jab.
Our towns and cities had already changed dramatically, who knows what they are going to be like now. We are definitely going to be in a recession but one thing, a lot of countries will be in the same boat.
You are so right, I couldn't agree with you more. We now need to go backwards on quite a lot i.e. back to TV's, washing machines, kettles and the like being repaired, not being thrown away when they stop working.
Yep, my kids think I’m daft having things repaired. I’ve had no washing machine for 3 weeks now........I hear cries of ‘just get a new one’.....nope I’ll wait until after lockdown and get a repair man in first.
When my washing machine would break my friend who was a mechanic, would fix it. He fixed it twice in an 9 year period of time. The part was only $3, and it didn't take him more than 20 minutes to fix it. If I called a repairman he would have charged me over $100 . My friend would not take any money from me so, I would prepare Rib eye steak, and jumbo shrimp dinners with all of his favorites, and a bottle of wine he liked. Thank GOD for great friends. I watched him fix it twice, and I believe I could fix it myself. My friend even left me the part number, and where to buy it. If you go online there are tutorials on how to fix specific washing machine repairs in which that part breaks in many different washing machine brands. You can learn so much on YouTube. I installed all of my wall outlet dimmers in my house all by myself. I will be fixing my sewing machine, and 2 table lamps now that we have so much time on hand. Save money for more important things, especially during this financially challenging time. Also there are some mini manual washing machines, and some plunger clothes cleaning item's you can purchase online for a minimal cost.
Lol, I’m known for not letting things defeat me and I know exactly where I’d start looking at this if I wasn’t coming up 70 and a bit scared of wrestling a washing machine. Been up the ladder today pruning a tree and repaired some holes in the garage roof last week. My neighbours just look and raise their eyes haha.
Oh yea I agree, I remember the drainpipe trousers which i had to sow to myself , and press in a crease. Black Shirt and white tie and a jacket always with red lining. I remember the last dance was always. Brenda Lee - I'm sSorry, never had loads of cash but enjoyed every minute,
They had to be longer than your legs and then platform shoes to make up the added length. I fell off my platforms lots of times and survived, then got run over and broke my foot in 5 places whilst wearing sensible work shoes 😂
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Love your poem btw . 
This may already be the high point - we'll see.