Thursday Thank You

Hello everyone,

Something is emerging as a Thing for Thursdays ... It first happened last week and the first I knew about it was seeing people dropping messages on Twit/Book saying well done for the thanking clap. And it happened again this week.

I didn't hear anything round here this week or last but that could easily be down to competing noise from in the house. (The introvert part of me stops me joining in).

But I did want to drop my own :

There we go. The world is going through a rough time at the moment and there are quite a few people who are putting themselves on the line to help us all through it. Let's see :

The doctors, nurses and other medical staff who are literally putting their lives on the line to care for those who have this virus. You're amazing. Thank you.

The people still working in the shops, designated as essential workers, who are also in the firing line as they maintain that vital supply line that keeps the rest of us from starvation. When I resupplied on Monday, the lad on the till was quite philosophical about things. Whereas the rest of us are staying at home, they're still out there in contact with a multitude of people.

The delivery people who bring us what we need*, still hard at work on their rounds. We can't go to shops at the moment, they bring the shopping to us.
*(hopefully this stuff we need and not stuff we want ... I've been tempted to Want buy a few things but I'm holding off because I know they're overstretched at the moment. I don't want to make that worse).

The lorry drivers who will be keeping those supply lines running.

The people being required to keep working away in conditions that shatter the social distancing protocols. Hope you're ok. You're awesome too.

The military people keeping at it still protecting the country (like shepherding the Russian fleet that went past the country a few days ago) or being retasked to aid with the logistics of responding to the demands this virus is going to place on the country. You're lovely.

The bin men came today doing their rounds, collecting the rubbish so we don't have to head out to the refuse heaps.

The people who are carrying on keeping us amused and entertained through the crisis. Mental health is as important as physical health. Currently listen/watching to a Tashnarr stream, she's raising money for the Cats Protection League. Earlier it was Fuzzyfreaks with more Mount and Blade 2.

The cleaners who are doing a storming job keeping public services disinfected. It should all help in putting a lid on this thing.

The Police who are charged with monitoring the streets and ensuring that those people who will prolong the situation through their stupidity are sorted out.

The people keeping the services going. Like our power, our water, our gas, our internet, phones and all the rest.

And everyone helping to combat this virus in their own way by observing the social isolation protocols.

You're awesome. Thank you.