My pal Lynda rang me last night when news leaked about a potential new lockdown and a return to level five restrictions. She's inclined to panic a bit. I can't do it again, Bernie.Calm down, Lyn will you.How can I calm down? Me nerves are shot to bits.You'll be grand. Just do what you're doing … Continue reading Second wave #covidtwo #thebreakdown
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Outbreak 😭
Maisie is not impressed with the new restrictions in place after the new covid19 outbreaks in the past few days. I'm not staying in again, Bernie. You don't have to stay in, ma. Just don't go out when it's busy. I'll go out when I like. They're only advising you stay in at peak times,ma. … Continue reading Outbreak 😭
Pergovid
Jimmy was doing a bit of work in the garden, so I popped around to Maisie for an hour. Howya, Bernie. How's everyone? All good ma. How's your Jimmy? Still working hard, yeah? He's building a pergola. What's that when it's at home? It's like a pagoda. I didn't know he could bake? What has … Continue reading Pergovid
Feeling hot hot hot
Between the weather and me going through the change, I just couldn't cope with the hot flushes. To cheer me up, Jimmy booked a meal for the family as a belated birthday celebration. The owner of the pub is a bit of a gobshite, he's an old neighbour of ours, who's up his own arse … Continue reading Feeling hot hot hot
Reflections of AtoZ
The middle of May and we're still in the middle of this Pandemic. My AtoZ was my daily conversations with my family, how we were getting through the covid19 days, spending time together without killing each other. It was nice, for a while. The first few weeks, I was in isolation and so wrecked, I … Continue reading Reflections of AtoZ
Pandemic #AtoZ
I can't wait to get back to doing the shopping myself, but for now,Jimmy is still in charge....well kind of What time are you going shopping, Jimmy? I'll go shortly. do you need anything special? We're running out of hand sanitizer. You won't get hand sanitizer in the shops for love nor money, Bernie. We'll … Continue reading Pandemic #AtoZ
Obituary of a dieting housewife (again!) #AtoZ
Bernie dying...again
Maisie
Ma found out that I had the virus, she was livid. I can't believe you didn't tell me. Tell you what? (shite, I knew she'd go mad) You know what. You had the covid and never told me, your own mother. I didn't want to worry you ma. I'm your mother, worrying is what mothers … Continue reading Maisie
Just like that… #AtoZ
Maisie rang me...again. Mr. Kelly died. Aww no. Was it from Covid19? Yes, I told you it would be. Young Joseph was in touch with the hospital from Boston. He rang Eileen to let the neighbours know. So, he was on his own when he died. He was, but we can't blame the covid on … Continue reading Just like that… #AtoZ
Final Destination #AtoZ
Ma rang me...again, I knew she couldn't resist. Joe Kelly up the road was taken off in an ambulance. Aww no, I hope he's OK. I got the message on my Watsapp. God love him. We'll never see him again. It's a one way ticket to the hospital these days. Especially at his age. Don't … Continue reading Final Destination #AtoZ
Diary of a Dublin Housewife 