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Spring in Covid 19 lock-down

4/28/2020

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Spring is well on the way to Summer and we lucky people who live in or near the countryside can see the plants, both wild and cultivated, produce leaves and flowers. There are still some ground frosts but another two weeks should see the end of those. The fields get greener by the day and the lambs are growing fat and more sheep-like the cows are grazing on the rich spring pasture and producing lots of milk. Thankfully most of it seems to be getting to the dairy and supplies are reaching the shops.  The strong Easterly wind we’ve had over the last month has kept temperatures down but the soil has dried up after the wettest winter I can remember, and plants may soon get an April shower after not having rain for over a month now. Just think how the Golf Club must look, sadly there’s no-one there to enjoy the sight.  Perhaps soon we’ll be able to get out and about and enjoy the things we all miss most, different for everyone but I ...
 think most of all the company and the chat with friendly like-minded colleagues. 
I hope everyone is well, both in body and spirit and that our ability to lose ourselves in painting has come to our aid at the time of isolation.
Perhaps some of us have been forced to learn new skills, especially on the computer.  I’d never heard of Zoom before lock-down, now I do a Zoom Pilates class twice a week. Lots of people have taken to baking and as a result we have a flour shortage.  I know that within our group we have many bakers and I’m sure they are putting their knowledge and skills to good use.  What about those Acrylic paints I’ve never been able to use properly, or the oils that remain in their tubes?  New skills for me, old hat to many of you!  Sadly, I think I will have time to dabble in the acrylic and oils before we meet as Vis Art again.
When will this be over? No-one can say but I hope that the scientists soon find a vaccine that works to give long-term immunity, a test you can buy over to counter to let you know if you have the virus and a treatment to alleviate the symptoms so that no-one has to go into a coma and on to ventilator.  Most of all I’d like to see the awful death tally reduced to zero. Then perhaps, all those people on waiting lists for operations or treatments could be seen and get back to a pain-free life.
I hope we’ll be able to meet again in September for our normal Autumn term but until then keep well and let’s all try to produce a folder of “Covid 19” work to show each other in September.
Barbara
 
 

6 Comments
Maria
4/29/2020 07:29:59 am

What a lovely blog to write to our members, Barbara. Your ‘painting’ of lovely sunny scenes and days can only but lift our hearts.
Thank you

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Lesley Sharp link
4/30/2020 03:52:38 am

Lovely words Barbara and well said ,I think you have echoed what most of us have been thinking.I too am getting to grips with Zoom and Rich and I had a meeting with 2 old school pals.Sadly one of them is not coping too well and it was good to be able to give him some support.
I'm finding lots to do and feeling so lucky at being able to mix with my daughter son law and 2 wee ones as we all live on the same farm together.These days and weeks will stay in my memories as special times with these little girls .Art with a 4 year old is a lot of fun and even more fun with a 2 year old but a lot messier.

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Muriel Ramsey
4/30/2020 05:57:17 am

Hi Barbara thanks for all your hard work l struggle with internet but its a hit and miss but will keep trying missing you all x mervyn and l have an allotment right next to golf club and its dead except for walkers . take care stay Safe GOD BLESS muriel

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Freddy Mark
5/1/2020 07:21:05 am

Hi Barbara
It’s great to get such encouragement from our leader. In my opinion wide and varied activities are key to good mental and physical health during these difficult times even if most are within our own home.
I would love your blog to be delivered to all members to lift their spirits.
Those Members with no excess to the internet will miss out so much from what you have said. Freddy

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Maria - Bossy teacher
5/1/2020 12:11:36 pm

Hi Freddy
I totally agree with you. That's why in September, with the help of God,'Getting the most out of your Ipad and Social media' will be on the agenda for all those who 'didn't access our website nor send a photo by email'.
These basic skills help prevent us from being isolated. No getting away from us!

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Freddy Mark
5/2/2020 03:54:53 am

Maybe a basic computer class with art at the core next term with an exam 😱

It’s possible many members are reading the blogs but not taking that courageous step to respond.

Good teachers nurture and inspire, bossy teachers give detention and rule with a touch of fear.
You are definitely not bossy! 😇

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