COVID-19 'Pandemic'

Avro52

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No, they won't. I'll put various proofs into them to show they are genuine. I'll take a pen and some paper.

Photoshop.

Oh Karl....you're such a....Karl

 

Mowich

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That is already the case out here. Most are no longer staying in nor maintaining social distance. I have noticed many caravans of RV’s circling the wagons along the Coq, and Coldwater rivers . I understand it is the same in Alberta , even though the parks are closed people flocked to crown land and camped wherever they found room .
We had our share of weekend warriors arrive days early to celebrate the long weekend - lots of traffic on the roads. One non-resident cottager was seen going into town 3x in one week. Thankfully those who refused to social distance were in the minority and easily avoided. The cottagers also did a number on our local grocery stores whilst they were vacationing - apparently they forgot they were supposed to come with enough supplies to last for at least 10 days - that, or they eat a lot. With the long weekend over, traffic has lessened considerably though I do notice that there is much more than in the previous couple of weeks. Canim Beach day park is open again and being checked regularly - it has been a non-camping day park for years now. Campfires are not allowed.

A few of our residents have also thrown caution to the wind and are traveling to Kamloops or Willy's Puddle for shopping trips. The majority of us are just hangin' in here doing what we have to do to get to the other side of this while making damn sure we stay safe and healthy.
 

Blackleaf

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Here I am on Platform 4 at Bolton Trinity Street station waiting for the 11:32 train to Southport. It'll be here soon. Sun, sea and Sangria await.
 

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Blackleaf

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I've just got on the train. F*ck lockdown.
 

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Blackleaf

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Just stopped at Westhoughton, so still in Bolton. Nice little train station with floral displays and a little donkey on the sign, for some reason. Now I'm hurtling through the Greater Manchester countryside. Still an hour till I get to Southport, though.

I feel like Michael Palin.
 

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Blackleaf

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I'll give you credit, you've found a way to make Boomer's photos of abandoned desert highways really interesting.

Oh, thank you.

Now I've stopped at Hindley, which is in Wigan, Greater Manchester. There's a little windmill with poppies on it.
 

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Blackleaf

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I'm now in Lancashire. Southport is in Merseyside, the same county as Liverpool.

The glorious Lancastrian countryside at Hoscar. It's hot and sunny.
 

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Blackleaf

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That's good, isn't it? As soon as I arrive I get stuck in the train station toilets. Shitty door. I had to press the emergency open button.

I don't know where the beach and the sea are. I suppose I'll come across them eventually.

I've just found this nice multicoloured street, though.
 

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Blackleaf

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Wesley Street
 

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