A Sun~day
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
October 25, 2020 6:45pm CST
We are nearing the end of beautiful weather here in the Northeast of the USA.
Soon the beautiful leaves will be off the trees until springtime.
Today I believe we played our last game of golf, too. We enjoyed playing with our son and his girlfriend, but now what will we do when the weather turns bad?
Our younger son refuses to enter our home for fear of giving us the virus if he is a carrier. He told us that he would never forgive himself if anything happened to us.
I guess we will bundle up in heavy coats, scarves, hats, gloves, and warm boots for visits.
Do you let people, even family, into your homes during the pandemic?
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Oct 20
One friend came into our living room for about three minutes. I wanted Paul to see our gas fireplace insert. He was hesitant to come in, then felt it wouldn't hurt. The stone mason refuses to come indoors, to do our stone facing. Yet, he said the front of the house, is fine.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
26 Oct 20
No one is allowed in our home, not even our friends or family. I did allow my younger son's gf and grandkids into the house to use our bathroom, but they wore masks and went back outside immediately. I had no choice in the matter and couldn't let them suffer. At least it was warm and all our doors and windows were opened then.
Our deck workers were told they couldn't use our facilities. They understood.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
26 Oct 20
@kobesbuddy Can't you have her leave them outside your door?
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Oct 20
@DianneN Jay asked me to pick up some bar soap at Karen's home. I told him no, I refuse to go insider her house. She makes glycerin bars, we love. Karen sells this soap at Farmer's Market outdoors on Sat.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
26 Oct 20
Yeah, my husband lol. My husband is policeman, so yeah going outside everyday. Contacts with some people.
Our government make some new law about workers lately. Most of workers don't feel happy about it, so yeah demonstration everywhere, and my husband one of the policeman who's taking care them. I am seriously worry about him, but job is job.
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@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
27 Oct 20
So far we have been restrictive, and kind of even refused some.
We did had to get a few repair folks get in, but did heavy sanitization afterwards.
Winters won't be much different though we cannot wash with as much ease as in summers.
We need to do more with warm water and avoid getting cold.
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@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
28 Oct 20
@DianneN
Yes, a big challenge. I do have a Jacket that I could use as one for Grocery shopping and hang it in one place.
Yet there would be some more considerations. Hand wash could be a bigger challenge when water turns icy cold in the extreme winters. May be I would also need to make some special water arrangements.
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@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
28 Oct 20
@DianneN
It is not as if I have not faced cold weather before. Yet for me, cold and extreme cold conditions do make some difference. And well, extreme cold for me is Mins of around 2-3 C!
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
27 Oct 20
That is the toughest question. I think you son wanted you to be safe. I don't know if I will let them in if they are out and travelled from a place with high number of cases, I will tell them to not go and stay home in the meantime.
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
27 Oct 20
@DianneN the virus is not yet done my friend. Look at Poland. Their daily report was like less than 100 cases. This month it ballooned to 15,000 cases in one day.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Oct 20
@jobelbojel I saw that on the news! Poland is in huge trouble!!!!!
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
27 Oct 20
@DianneN Aww that was lovely - and so good that you guys observed all safety protocols
. I wouldn't expect any less from you, anyway
I have to - my day just turned 74 and while he's fairly healthy, I don't want to put him at risk. Plus I live in the capital city, which is our epicentre. I miss him and the rest of my family desperately but have made peace with it all
. I wouldn't expect any less from you, anyway
I have to - my day just turned 74 and while he's fairly healthy, I don't want to put him at risk. Plus I live in the capital city, which is our epicentre. I miss him and the rest of my family desperately but have made peace with it all1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
26 Oct 20
We entertained him, his girlfriend, and our family on our deck. We all wore masks until it was time to eat, but we distanced ourselves from each other. So far it worked.
You are wise to keep away from your father. I'm sure you miss each other so much, but it's the safest thing to do for the ones we love.
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
26 Oct 20
We haven't had anyone in a long time. Our numbers keep climbing sadly!
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@sathviksouvik (19429)
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5 Nov 20
excellent share in your country winter make people stay at home. In India winter is loved by everyone. In Kolkata temperature never goes below 9 degree celsius so we go for picnic during this time.
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@sathviksouvik (19429)
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6 Nov 20
@DianneN Thanks Dianne I studied in Case School of Law, Ohio, USA, Cleveland. I stayed there for 1 and a half year. Excepting the month of May, June and July, it always used to rain or snow. November was full of snow.
@sathviksouvik (19429)
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6 Nov 20
@DianneN Thanks Dianee. Your heading is sunday. I love the morning sunday. But when it ends I feel bad, a new week with lot of work is followed.
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
27 Oct 20
some friend n neighbour vist us, but only few
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Oct 20
@nawala123 They should understand by now.
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
28 Oct 20
@DianneN yeah, but its hard for me to say "no entry"
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@nitsbubb (1308)
• Pune, India
26 Oct 20
Wow, your son surely is a mature guy! But, it is really very sad if he does not enter our house! But, you are lucky to have such a great family who understands the importance of hygiene!
He is absolutely right!
Seldom have I called anyone, nor anyone has called me (close relatives) in the past three months. Even they know the importance of taking care of their beloved!
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@Shiva49 (26661)
• Singapore
26 Oct 20
I have lived all my life in places where it does not get too cold.
I know many love the seasons and know how to be ready to weather and even enjoy them.
It is wiser to maintain safe distancing, wear masks etc. even when our dear ones visit us.
The older generation is advised to follow reverse quarantine too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
26 Oct 20
I only live here where the seasons change, because I was raised here and where most of my family lives. We do have a place in sunny, warm Florida, but refuse to travel there this year due to the virus.
We arr following all protocols to the best of our ability. My husband forgets himself sometimes, but I keep an eye out for him and an eye on him!
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
26 Oct 20
Yes, my husband's second cousin cleans for us; and his godson/cousin will be coming into town on Thursday.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
27 Oct 20
@DianneN Yes. He comes up from Tennessee once or twice a year. He used to live here locally.
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@HannahKusKus (4025)
• Semarang, Indonesia
28 Oct 20
So sad realizing that we have to be apart to those we loved, right 
. Your soon is doing good, but honestly I can be apart to my family . I often cheating to visit my sister in other city, but off course with very tight health protocol
. Your soon is doing good, but honestly I can be apart to my family . I often cheating to visit my sister in other city, but off course with very tight health protocol1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Oct 20
It's very sad, but we did entertain the kids out on our deck during the summer. Now that it's getting cold here, it won't be as easy. My husband suggested using our garage and heating it, so that may be a good option. I'm sure you and your sister do everything necessary to protect each other.
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