Free as a Bird

@DianneN (247184)
United States
March 20, 2020 8:57am CST
And to think less than one week ago we were as free as a bird! I was lucky enough to pet both of the parrots in my photo. Now we are in a state of emergency. Our older sister-in-law left Florida by car yesterday with a friend for Philadelphia and New York City. My brother and his wife fly to New York Tuesday. They almost had to leave this morning due to not being able to reach the car transport service to ship their car home. Thank goodness they found one yesterday who will. Hubs won’t let me leave the house other than to walk or ride my bike. He wouldn’t allow me to go to a board meeting with him last night, which was held outdoors near the pool and had chairs separated by 9 feet. So, what’s a girl to do? I’m going to have a little dinner party for my brother and his wife tonight. I will also have one for them Monday evening, the night before they leave. I’ve been reading book after book, reorganizing, and cleaning. I exercise and watch TV in the evening with hubs, talk to my family and friends via phone and texts. That’s how I’m spending these days. I’m content, but concerned. What about you?
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Mar 20
I'm glad your brother found a car transport company to ship the car home. It's going to be lonely for you when everyone leaves. I hope this confinement doesn't last too long. At least you're keeping your mind active with the books you're reading. I'm doing the same with the ones I'm writing.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Mar 20
We are relieved he found a transport service, too. We have lots of friends here who we will see whenever we want. Afterall, no one is going anywhere. lol Enjoy your writing. It’s the perfect time to do so.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Mar 20
@DianneN Yes, it is the perfect time. I got a couple of hours done on it this morning. I'll be back at it again later. That's good you have friends you can see whenever you want when this confinement is over.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Mar 20
I'm usually home all the time anyway so nothing different in my life.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Mar 20
@DianneN I definitely will but I'm always home. When my brother comes home from work he immediately goes to his room and changes his clothes then washes his hands.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
25 Mar 20
@simone10 That’s great! My husband showers while I disinfect everything, even though he doesn’t work.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
Be safe!
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• United States
22 Mar 20
We are on lockdown here in California. I have been eating a lot of snacks throughout the day now that I’m literally home 24/7 I have been cleaning a lot and organizing. Also, watching tv / movies. Take care and be safe. Glad everything worked out for your brother and his wife.
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• United States
28 Mar 20
@DianneN I am getting tired of it but keeping up :)
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
28 Mar 20
@infatuatedbby No way for you to use all those great coupons and sales for you?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
Thanks! I’m enjoying be a homebody. Stay safe!
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Mar 20
We did go out to the park one day other than that just hunkering down
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Mar 20
@DianneN I need to go out to Publix tomorrow, I am not looking forward to it but it must be done. Need smoothie ingredients
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Mar 20
@BelleStarr Hubs is going to Publix tomorrow, too. We need fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products. He won’t let me go, and I don’t want him to go.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
We are fully hunkered down now. Whoever thought I wouldn’t enjoy being a homebody?
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@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Mar 20
I am staying at home as much as I can, but I have been out to the grocery store. And my husband and son have been going to work.
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@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 Mar 20
@DianneN They both work at Lowe's Home Improvement Store.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
My husband will be going shopping for fresh food tomorrow. He keeps me under lock and key now, but I worry about him going out after a week at home. What jobs do your husband and son have that won’t allow them to work from home?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Mar 20
@LeaPea2417 They are saints!!!
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar 20
I am doing all the same that you mentioned. My friend who is the principal at Montessori school has sent me a few good books through courier. We could not meet again due to this sudden crisis. So for my hours of work, she asked if I need a money transfer or books. I opted for books.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
That’s wise! We have plenty of books to keep us busy.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
25 Mar 20
@arunima25 Me, too.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
24 Mar 20
@DianneN Yes. I am more with my books now a days. So less seen here.
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@snowy22315 (182223)
• United States
20 Mar 20
I don't know. I am not a good stayer at homer either. I am going to go see friend tomorrow.
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@snowy22315 (182223)
• United States
20 Mar 20
@DianneN I am going to take lysol and gloves with me..lol.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Mar 20
I think we know who to see and who not to see.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Mar 20
@snowy22315 I would!
@wolfgirl569 (108199)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Mar 20
I was able to get outside some this morning. But it has put a halt to your social life
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@wolfgirl569 (108199)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Mar 20
@DianneN I can as I love being at home.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
My social life has ground to a standstill, but better safe than sorry. I’m enjoying being a homebody. Believe it or not!
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@NJChicaa (120143)
• United States
20 Mar 20
That's a beautiful hyacinth macaw
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Mar 20
@NJChicaa Showoff! Many thanks!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Mar 20
Thanks for telling me what it is.
@NJChicaa (120143)
• United States
20 Mar 20
@DianneN The one on the right is a Moluccan cockatoo
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
20 Mar 20
LOVE the birds. We don't go out much anyway; so it's not so bad. We do miss going out to eat twice a month though. We will catch up when the restaurants open again.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
We will all have a lot of catching up to do.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
22 Mar 20
@DianneN Gladto see you here. I miss you!
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
20 Mar 20
To be honest, I feel like I would go crazy couped up inside the house . They wouldnt even let us have a stroll.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Mar 20
I can be a homebody if I really, really try. At least I can sit outside on our lanai to myLot or read. Be strong!
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Mar 20
@yoalldudes That is the best thing you can do for yourself! Yes, it will be a long and scary journey.
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
20 Mar 20
@DianneN My imagination can take me to wherever I want. I will start drawing and coloring as well as writing maybe. But that is after getting to the grocery store to get what we need. This appears to be a long journey and not a quick one like we thought.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
21 Mar 20
we are still walking the labs every day (but careful now when we meet people. Bored. missing work!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
Our son now walks his two dogs ever day after stopping the dog walkers. He’s as busy as ever working online. I’m doing more reading than ever. It’s my escape mechanism.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
22 Mar 20
@DianneN that is a good mechanism. I listen to Audible books all the time!
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
21 Mar 20
My life has not changed, because even before this virus, I led a boring life.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
You are too funny!
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
22 Mar 20
@DianneN Thank you
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
23 Mar 20
We're also in the state of emergency.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Mar 20
It’s awful and getting worse every day.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
24 Mar 20
@DianneN Yes That's true. Where lies the fault? Who's to blame?
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@shaggin (72262)
• United States
23 Mar 20
That definitely sounds very boring for you compared to how often you usually go out and socialize.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Mar 20
Actually, I’m enjoying being a homebody. I still have my phones, texting, and FaceTime, thank goodness.
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@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
20 Mar 20
All I am doing is sitting in my chair reading and mylotting same thing nothing different for us.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Mar 20
That’s about all we could do now. I don’t mind getting the chance to finally relax.
@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
20 Mar 20
@DianneN Right it is better to just stay in and relax.
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• China
22 Mar 20
9 feet should be a safe distance .Did you wear a mask in the board meeting ? We lifted the isolation management in our city yesterday.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
I didn’t go to the board meeting, but my husband did. He didn’t wear a mask. I heard about the good news in China!
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@RasmaSandra (80783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Mar 20
Went walking this morning along empty streets to the Walgreens and found that you have to stand on blue masking tape waiting at the cashier to distance yourself from others.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
That’s smart!
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Mar 20
Our daily routine is no longer the same this time. The world is under control with Corona V.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
28 Mar 20
Yes, here, too. Stay safe!
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 20
Finishing up on a few projects and enjoying the rain from inside.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Mar 20
I hope it’s sunny today!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Mar 20
@DianneN Me too, so far nothing.
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