Author Archives: Jim Stewart

Isolation Day 12 – counter intelligence

Posted on 28/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

Clever – very clever. I have had to deploy serious counter intelligence measures today. My neighbour sent me a note saying they would be willing to buy anything I needed. See the trap laid out for me? If I don’t … Continue reading →

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Isolation Day 11 – Not Friday

Posted on 27/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

For most of today I was certain it was Friday. This is one of the issues I have found with previous isolation – you really can lose track of the day when the days are all the same. It can … Continue reading →

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Isolation Day 10 – Double digits

Posted on 26/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

Interesting session in parliament this morning. Experts responding to a lot of the problems raised by the newspapers. Makes you realize just how much fear the newspapers are generating – especially when the experts are given the chance to comment … Continue reading →

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Isolation Day 9 – Realization dawning

Posted on 25/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

It seems that people are starting to get the idea that this is serious. Yes it is. One of the measures you need to look at is the number of deaths per million population. At the moment the situation in … Continue reading →

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Isolation Day 8 – World gone crazy

Posted on 24/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

In the UK the conservative government are implementing policies that are left of the Labour party manifesto. In the USA the Republicans are trying to implement socialism and being opposed by the Democrats. Reminds me of a song. Today was … Continue reading →

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Isolation Day 7 – 1 week down about 11 to go

Posted on 23/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

Exciting day today, got a letter on a Sunday. What could it be? Is somebody offering to shop for me? Somebody offering to find an elusive sheet of toilet paper for me? Nah – Police Serious Crime. Now I know … Continue reading →

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Isolation Day 6 – a day off

Posted on 22/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

Yes, I decided to have a day off from isolation today – I spent it chilling at home. It felt good, I was home because I decided to be at home, not because I had to be. Some people might … Continue reading →

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Isolation Day 5 – Brought to you by the letter I

Posted on 21/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

I’ve decided today was an “I” day. It started with a call to Italy to check up on how friends were coping. They have toilet paper in the shops. I mean lots and lots of toilet paper. Just a pity … Continue reading →

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Isolation Day 4 – staying away brings you closer

Posted on 19/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

I’ve just been to church near Beverley. Didn’t even need to leave the room. Andy smith led a really good service from his church over the internet. Last night Kate called from Serbia. If there is a plus side to … Continue reading →

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Isolation day 3 – really, just 3?

Posted on 19/03/2020 by Jim Stewart

No sign of the neighbour today – worried he might be tunneling under my bathroom. I might move my spare toilet paper upstairs to protect it. Bit of a mixed day today. First virtual meeting – worked quite well, but … Continue reading →

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