What's Been Happening In Lockdown?

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 by Jafo | Discussion: Everything Else

When you're stuck within 4 walls [figuratively] trying not to go nuts [or more nuts] you fixate on doing things.

This is what's keeping me on a relative level of sanity...both are from bare-metal strip-downs requiring brazing [metal work]...all the way to what you see now....

[in a bit of a rut with the colour scheme]...

 

So, what have you guys been doing for sanity? ...

 

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RedneckDude
Reply #1 Wednesday, August 26, 2020 11:46 PM

Fishing. A lot of fishing.

RedneckDude
Reply #2 Wednesday, August 26, 2020 11:47 PM

Oh, 36 plus pounds of flathead catfish!

don5318
Reply #3 Thursday, August 27, 2020 2:17 AM

Working on replacing windows, and siding, plus had a new roof put on.   

Publius of NV
Reply #4 Thursday, August 27, 2020 9:48 AM

I've been trying to get a roof repaired, too. Roofers are supposed to be here in about 15 minutes. Last week they said they'd be here and they never showed up.

admiralWillyWilber
Reply #5 Friday, August 28, 2020 1:54 PM

My sister died.

RedneckDude
Reply #6 Friday, August 28, 2020 4:48 PM

So sorry to read that Admiral.       

ALMonty
Reply #7 Friday, August 28, 2020 5:21 PM

I've been getting fat. Had a budget of $700 for a new laptop, ending up paying $1300. But it's awesome!

Jafo
Reply #8 Friday, August 28, 2020 7:21 PM

My condolences, Michael.

AceMatrix
Reply #9 Friday, August 28, 2020 11:48 PM

admiralWillyWilber

My sister died.

 

I lost my mother to covid 19 in a nursing home in 

florida recently. I share your pain and I will remember you and your family in my prayers.

-- Ace --

SchismNavigator
Reply #10 Friday, August 28, 2020 11:58 PM

I think I might have gone a little silly in some areas. But generally speaking surviving the lockdown fine. Had a family loss early in the year but not due to COVID-19, made it impossible to attend the funeral though.

Right now I am looking at eating out for the first time in awhile for my birthday. Most places have good systems in place not and thankfully my area is not really affected too much by the pandemic.

Jafo
Reply #11 Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:56 AM

Of course...I don't just build 'em...I ride 'em too....just got back from Mt Buninyong an hour ago....here's a view from the top...

starkers
Reply #12 Saturday, August 29, 2020 1:32 PM

Not really doing much different to before Covid-19.  I mowed the lawns a couple of days ago and tidied up in the garage some... we're using it as a storage area and it got a bit disorganised after searches for various bits 'n pieces.  Other than that I've fairly much been leading the quiet life doing stuff on my PC or watching a bit of TV.  The TV channels have been streaming some shows I missed during the first airing, so I'm catching up with them now.

starkers
Reply #13 Thursday, September 3, 2020 11:47 AM

Another thing I'm doing is drinking lots o' beer... trying lots of beers new to me, including imported brews and some Aussie brews I'd not tried before.  I don't even have to go out... both the nearest to us bottle shops deliver to the door.  I might even try a few ciders.  Dan Murphys has a good selection of imported ciders and Aussie ones.

ALMonty
Reply #14 Sunday, September 20, 2020 1:45 PM

Not really locked down anymore. Had dinner in a restaurant, bars are open. Just have to wear a mask going into stores which is no big deal. I'd say we've been 95% open for about a month now.  

Wear your damn mask!

DaveRI
Reply #15 Sunday, September 20, 2020 3:39 PM

ALMonty

Wear your damn mask!

Yes, Please.   

Jafo
Reply #16 Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:45 AM

 

SamEVO
Reply #17 Saturday, April 24, 2021 8:33 AM

those bikes look great, Paul! i'm not surprised, though.

sungurvid
Reply #18 Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7:42 AM

I'm Glad that covid has gone now. .

naroon1
Reply #19 Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:29 AM

The lockdown period for me has both been awful and amazing just not at the same time.

My wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer summer last year, had surgery 22nd Feb and is trying to recover before 5 sessions of Radiotherapy commence. I Was also given some personal health news i do not wish to go into at this time, but i can say i have a degenerative Brain Condition that when it goes fully on, will end my life, but right now it was caught very early.

Lost my mum during last years Epidemic, not covid, but something never the less has been passed to me, Family DNA can be a Bitch.

My garden fences were all but destroyed in the recent Super Storm, so been working outside for over two weeks to make it right, almost 95% Completed.

On the good side, my Daughter Married her Partner and now i have 2 girls married and could not be more happy to welcome my new daughter into my family.

I have a new Grandson, he is full of life and has a great smile.

 

So a year of massive contrasts, did also play a small part in The International Brigade Logistics sending good people to Europe, more of that to come , or until it is no longer needed.

DrJBHL
Reply #20 Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:03 AM

admiralWillyWilber

My sister died.

AceMatrix

I lost my mother to covid 19 in a nursing home in 

florida recently. I share your pain and I will remember you and your family in my prayers.

-- Ace --

I'm sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept my condolences.

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