Ring-a-bell
Thousands of people will stand on their doorsteps and ring bells for two minutes on Christmas Eve, as part of a campaign to combat loneliness. (Reported by the BBC)
This seems like a very good idea to me. I know personally of 10 people, who because of the covid restrictions will now spend Christmas on their own so I shall be 'ringing a bell' and also contacting people who I know are on their own to say Merry Christmas. It can also be a way of saying Merry Christmas and Thank You to all the NHS staff who, although they won't be on their own, will be in hospitals caring for those with the virus. I know there are some who still say 'Bah Humbug' but lets us try to make the very best of it as my parents and many others, made the 'best of it' with rationing and blackout during the Second World War. My memories of those times are that people came together and helped one another - so let's please do this who 'soldier on'.
BTW it is at 6 oclock
This seems like a very good idea to me. I know personally of 10 people, who because of the covid restrictions will now spend Christmas on their own so I shall be 'ringing a bell' and also contacting people who I know are on their own to say Merry Christmas. It can also be a way of saying Merry Christmas and Thank You to all the NHS staff who, although they won't be on their own, will be in hospitals caring for those with the virus. I know there are some who still say 'Bah Humbug' but lets us try to make the very best of it as my parents and many others, made the 'best of it' with rationing and blackout during the Second World War. My memories of those times are that people came together and helped one another - so let's please do this who 'soldier on'.
BTW it is at 6 oclock
We are going round our local area to look at the advent displays by locals and my wife (Chairman of the residents Association) will be giving presents to the children at the houses involved. My son and girlfriend will accompany us suitably masked and spaced; in previous years lots of our neighbours went round in one large group which is not appropriate this year. My son will visit us on Xmas day for traditional food & drink. My wife is aware of those alone and on Xmas day she is providing hot Turkey for several (they will have to produce their own potatoes etc.). She had a dress rehearsal a few weeks ago and it worked very well. It means that we will share our turkey with six others which means we won't have to be eating turkey for a week.
Dave
Dave
Thats wonderful Dave, and you could ring a bell as you go round - just like Father Christmas - which would also say 'thank you' to the NHS who have worked so relentlessly this year.
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I'll not be joining in either.
Neither shall I.
Well I find that quite incredible. As someone who lives alone and has been completely alone for the last 9 months, (have been to the doctor's twice in the time - my only outings), personally I have had the offer of visits from family and friends but I am extremely cautious as I know that if I caught this virus it would be certain death (and if jester thinks that is melodramatic - it is the truth). Hearing bells ringing would actually make me aware that people haven't forgotten that I am here, and that at this time they are wishing me well. The latest curve in the road toward some relief has very nearly driven me over the edge but with a vaccine almost within touching distance I carry on. Suggesting a visit would not be accepted!!! I know that my friends feel the same. They shun visits and they are totally isolated - it is the only way that those in a real predicament feel safe.
