19-03-2020, 07:10 PM
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Re: Stop Complaining.
Originally Posted by JBR
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Found on Facebook:"I feel like an idiot.
I’m driving home from work, I’ve just spoken to my nan who has confirmed she is in, what she calls, “lockdown.”
“We are alright love.” She said. “Your grandad and I will be fine. We have the garden and it’ll be good to catch up on things around the house.”
She wasn’t panicking.
She wasn’t running to Asda to stock up on pasta.
She wasn’t afraid.
Five minutes later I’m driving over the bridge toward my house. I look to my right and there’s an elderly man standing behind the bridge barriers, looking out into the distance.
Oh no.
Was he panicking?
Was he all alone and afraid?
My fear got the better of me, and I turned around heading back in the direction of the elderly man.
I pulled up next to him and wound down my window.
“Excuse me sir, are you ok? Can I help you at all?”
He turned around and looked at me.
“I’m ok love. I’m just admiring the view. Lovely day isn’t it...”
Wow, I really am an idiot.
He tipped his hat, gave me a smile and walked off in the direction of home.
As I walked into the house I heard the sound of BBC NEWS.
New government advice will change our lives as we know it.
That familiar fearful feeling sat heavy on my chest.
What is going to happen?
Will we be ok?
I don’t know what to think...
Suddenly, an elderly couple appeared on the television as they were being interviewed by a news reporter.
“Me and my husband are social beings.” Said the elderly lady. “We will find this isolation hard, but we are made of stronger stuff than that. We are ready for anything and we are unafraid. We will be ok.”
They are the ones at high risk.
They are the ones categorised as the most vulnerable.
They are the ones facing a more fearful time than any.
Yet in all of this, they are the most calm.
The most brave.
The most hopeful.
They aren’t stock piling pasta and toilet rolls. Yet they face the longest isolation.
They aren’t spreading feelings of anxiety and fear, because they don’t have Facebook.
They aren’t refusing to stay indoors for fear of boredom or a cancelled plan, they are following advice for themselves and for others.
Let’s look after our older generation, the backbone of our society.
Let us follow in their ways and unfollow the things that cause us to be anxious.
Let’s remember that social media is not a reputable source of news at this uncertain time.
And most improbably, let’s remember to stick together and not give in to the hysteria.
This is a time to be kind. Trust that your friends and your neighbours and the kindness of strangers will help you through if you find yourself in need of support or provisions.
Look after the elderly.
Look after the vulnerable.
Look after yourselves and look after each other.
As said in 1939, at a time much bleaker than what we currently face - Keep Calm and Carry On.
This too shall pass."
I'm proud to say that I'm one of the older generation.
God knows what will happen to the snowflakes!
19-03-2020, 08:28 PM
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Re: Stop Complaining.
What a lovely read, JBI do honestly think the majority of the older generation can handle these worrying times, especially those of us who have experience of the war years and after.
I think the younger generation worry more about the safety and health of their parents than they do about catching the virus themselves.
19-03-2020, 09:13 PM
77
Re: Stop Complaining.
Originally Posted by JBR
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All these compliments are gratefully received, but it should be remembered that I didn't actually write it! 
20-03-2020, 08:23 PM
79
Re: Stop Complaining.
Originally Posted by JBR
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Found on Facebook:"I feel like an idiot.
I’m driving home from work, I’ve just spoken to my nan who has confirmed she is in, what she calls, “lockdown.”
“We are alright love.” She said. “Your grandad and I will be fine. We have the garden and it’ll be good to catch up on things around the house.”
She wasn’t panicking.
She wasn’t running to Asda to stock up on pasta.
She wasn’t afraid.
Five minutes later I’m driving over the bridge toward my house. I look to my right and there’s an elderly man standing behind the bridge barriers, looking out into the distance.
Oh no.
Was he panicking?
Was he all alone and afraid?
My fear got the better of me, and I turned around heading back in the direction of the elderly man.
I pulled up next to him and wound down my window.
“Excuse me sir, are you ok? Can I help you at all?”
He turned around and looked at me.
“I’m ok love. I’m just admiring the view. Lovely day isn’t it...”
Wow, I really am an idiot.
He tipped his hat, gave me a smile and walked off in the direction of home.
As I walked into the house I heard the sound of BBC NEWS.
New government advice will change our lives as we know it.
That familiar fearful feeling sat heavy on my chest.
What is going to happen?
Will we be ok?
I don’t know what to think...
Suddenly, an elderly couple appeared on the television as they were being interviewed by a news reporter.
“Me and my husband are social beings.” Said the elderly lady. “We will find this isolation hard, but we are made of stronger stuff than that. We are ready for anything and we are unafraid. We will be ok.”
They are the ones at high risk.
They are the ones categorised as the most vulnerable.
They are the ones facing a more fearful time than any.
Yet in all of this, they are the most calm.
The most brave.
The most hopeful.
They aren’t stock piling pasta and toilet rolls. Yet they face the longest isolation.
They aren’t spreading feelings of anxiety and fear, because they don’t have Facebook.
They aren’t refusing to stay indoors for fear of boredom or a cancelled plan, they are following advice for themselves and for others.
Let’s look after our older generation, the backbone of our society.
Let us follow in their ways and unfollow the things that cause us to be anxious.
Let’s remember that social media is not a reputable source of news at this uncertain time.
And most improbably, let’s remember to stick together and not give in to the hysteria.
This is a time to be kind. Trust that your friends and your neighbours and the kindness of strangers will help you through if you find yourself in need of support or provisions.
Look after the elderly.
Look after the vulnerable.
Look after yourselves and look after each other.
As said in 1939, at a time much bleaker than what we currently face - Keep Calm and Carry On.
This too shall pass."
I'm proud to say that I'm one of the older generation.
God knows what will happen to the snowflakes!
But it's far from true, unfortunately, the over 50s are gonna die, the under fifties are invincible.
I'm disappointed the author had to spoil it by including that horrid american derogatory term: snowflake ... as if they exist for real outside meedja.
20-03-2020, 08:29 PM
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Re: Stop Complaining.
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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I don't know d00d, but with a picture of a pistol for his avatar I'm not going to argue with him.....
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