Brisbane hotel quarantine (live)

[QF WP]

Yes, the occasional bottle from BWS or similar (particularly looking at their specials) wíll be allowed (given the daily acceptable limit is a 6 pack of beer or bottle of wine), as I wouldn't expect you to drink them/it all on any night @oz_ally.

On the exercise regime, start with a more appropriate level and add to it every day. the numbers with which you started were eye watering (and I'm sure you're feeling it this morning). Start out today with a lot of stretches...

 

[Seat0B]

Good morning @oz_ally. Hope your legs are not too sore today!

 

[QF WP]

She’s probably struggling to get out of bed to get breakfast from the door, let alone get to her computer

 

[Must...Fly!]

She’s probably struggling to get out of bed to get breakfast from the door, let alone get to her computer

Perhaps marvelling at the beauty of a Kmart microwave

 

[oz_ally]

Good morning @oz_ally. Hope your legs are not too sore today!

Actually not as bad as I thought. But yeah a bit sore. I’ve done my first set at 11.

She’s probably struggling to get out of bed to get breakfast from the door, let alone get to her computer

Yeah my exercise buddy did say in our first session yesterday that I should start with 25 but I missed that message until this morning I just kept going to 100 took a while but I finally did it. I did feel the burn getting up and around at first but after walking around it’s not so bad and yes plenty of stretches

Perhaps marvelling at the beauty of a Kmart microwave

Haha I’m getting the Big W one but same price and specs etc. Although on the k-mart website it said it was 700-1200 watts so that confused me a bit so I went with the Big W one as it was specific about wattage.

Aaand son just messaged me from Capalaba Big W to say they are out of stock He’s busy with work and needs to get back home for a zoom meeting. Oh well it was worth a try.

 

[MelMel]

Actually not as bad as I thought. But yeah a bit sore. I’ve done my first set at 11.

Yeah my exercise buddy did say in our first session yesterday that I should start with 25 but I missed that message until this morning I just kept going to 100 took a while but I finally did it. I did feel the burn getting up and around at first but after walking around it’s not so bad and yes plenty of stretches

Haha I’m getting the Big W one but same price and specs etc. Although on the k-mart website it said it was 700-1200 watts so that confused me a bit so I went with the Big W one as it was specific about wattage.

Aaand son just messaged me from Capalaba Big W to say they are out of stock He’s busy with work and needs to get back home for a zoom meeting. Oh well it was worth a try.

That’s weird, the website shows stock at Capalaba

 

[oz_ally]

That’s weird, the website shows stock at Capalaba

Yes it does. I checked last night and it was the closest Big W to my son that had stock. He sent me a photo from the store with an empty spot where those microwaves would be. The display model was there but they can’t sell it. The next closest Big W to him with alleged stock is Browns Plains. He’s already busy enough with work so I told him I’ll be all good.

And Capalaba still says stock available when I checked after he was in there. I should have called to make sure first.

 

[oz_ally]

Here's Day 4's menu and photos. Still doing fine and keeping busy. Food is still great and plentiful. Got a surprise delivery at the door this afternoon - a bottle of wine from my son and his girlfriend I'm not a huge drinker but do like a vino. I made myself a mimosa using the orange popper from one of my meal packages. 20% fruit juice Orange flavour drink doesn't make the best mimosa but I'm working with what I've got Added a couple of photos of my cats that my bestie took of them today while FaceTiming. They so look like they miss me I hope everyone else has had a good day and not had anything spoiled by Covid.

 

[PineappleSkip]

Three course dinner! Rydges this is not.

cheers skip

 

[QF WP]

@oz_ally, that actually looks edible (all the meals and nice that your son and his girlfriend got you some white wine). Good use of the OJ popper - probably a little thin but better than nothing! Self medication

Having a snowshoe cat myself, can understand that you're missing your fur babies. At least you have friends & family that are helping out and at least cats don't need exercise. But they'll be missing their pack leader.

After ACT going into lockdown, a lot more people are now back in Brisbane, quarantining in either home detention (politicians) or hotels. Is your next COVID test Day 7? Most of the Indooroopilly/Ironside/BBGS/BGGS quarantiners are getting close to their 14 days. We've been lucky with the lack of community spread, giving Delta is so virulent. Keep finding things to do and get your exercise done

 

[oz_ally]

@oz_ally, that actually looks edible (all the meals and nice that your son and his girlfriend got you some white wine). Good use of the OJ popper - probably a little thin but better than nothing! Self medication

Having a snowshoe cat myself, can understand that you're missing your fur babies. At least you have friends & family that are helping out and at least cats don't need exercise. But they'll be missing their pack leader.

After ACT going into lockdown, a lot more people are now back in Brisbane, quarantining in either home detention (politicians) or hotels. Is your next COVID test Day 7? Most of the Indooroopilly/Ironside/BBGS/BGGS quarantiners are getting close to their 14 days. We've been lucky with the lack of community spread, giving Delta is so virulent. Keep finding things to do and get your exercise done

Yes the meals are great. Yes that bottle will last me the rest of my time here. Got another orange popper this morning so can make a few more mimosas Yes cats are much easier to take care of and my friend is a cat lover with 3 of her own so she loves coming over to spend time with mine. I’d be lost without her because boarding fees are quite high and the times I’ve used it for them my cats came back traumatised. No fault of the cattery - just my cats did not settle at all.
Yes my next Covid test is tomorrow and then final one next Saturday. Really feeling the burn today and just waiting for my exercise buddy to come online. As fit as she is (and slim and tiny) she owns the local independent sweet shop back home!
I’m following all the latest Covid news closely because I have some more trips planned coming up as I booked a few when that Virgin extra 20 SC deal was on. I’m hoping to hit Gold and should do it soon if I still get to take those flights. All in QLD. Not sure if it will be worth it though if flights continue to be limited and lounges closed

 

[QF WP]

Completely understand about the movement of cats to/from cattery - ours hates the cat box and empties its bowels every time. Thank god we have found a couple of young daughters of friends that will come over and cat- and dog-sit whilst we travel.

Right, off for your morning exercise and catch up with your buddy.

Hope all your trips pan out as planned

 

[Seat0B]

As fit as she is (and slim and tiny) she owns the local independent sweet shop back home!

Oh that’s hilarious!

Hope your day is good, and your tests are negative. It must be very reassuring for you to FaceTime with your cats. We are in lockdown in the ACT now, so I just FaceTimed with my 10 month old granddaughter. Not the same as in person, but she did recognise me, smiled and me and kept grabbing for the phone and I felt a bit better about it.

 

[oz_ally]

Oh that’s hilarious!

Hope your day is good, and your tests are negative. It must be very reassuring for you to FaceTime with your cats. We are in lockdown in the ACT now, so I just FaceTimed with my 10 month old granddaughter. Not the same as in person, but she did recognise me, smiled and me and kept grabbing for the phone and I felt a bit better about it.

Yeah I heard about ACT Yes we are lucky to have the tech to do things like FaceTime and it’s lovely your granddaughter recognised you My cats respond to me calling them when doing FaceTime too I’m sure they are very confused too I’m so grateful they are in good hands. Hope your lockdown doesn’t last too long and everyone follows the rules.

 

[Seat0B]

Yeah I heard about ACT Yes we are lucky to have the tech to do things like FaceTime and it’s lovely your granddaughter recognised you My cats respond to me calling them when doing FaceTime too I’m sure they are very confused too I’m so grateful they are in good hands. Hope your lockdown doesn’t last too long and everyone follows the rules.

I’m actually lucky that she is so old - I mind her twice a week so she knows me well and I’m delighted to see that she recognises my face and voice over the phone. She has also started to be very interested in looking at photos and videos of herself on the phone too. I’m not sure she would get it if she were younger. So I do feel at least a bit lucky.

 

[oz_ally]

Day 5 quarantine and I’m still sane Had another nice day with plenty to keep me active and occupied. Food was all good as usual except I wasn’t a fan of tonight’s lentil and carrot soup. I like lentils and carrots but just didn’t enjoy this particular soup. The beef and mushroom ragout was nice but there was so much of it. I feel really bad about wasting food but as I’m not home I can’t put leftovers in the freezer. I couldn’t even eat my lovely looking dessert but it’s in the fridge and I’ll try to find room for it tomorrow. The chicken peri-peri wrap I had for lunch was very, very nice. I am more of a cereal than hot brekkie girl so was happy to see Weet-bix again but I got full cream milk with it the other day not this bloody cow water I received today

Got a lovely care package from my cousin too. She had asked if I needed anything and I just told her I would find a tea towel and dish sponge to be handy as there’s nothing like this in the room so I had to use up the washers and hand towels. We only get a change of fresh linen (and I hope towels etc) once while here. She filled up the box with a few other treats. It was nice to see she balanced out the bad with the good I was able to have a nice strawberry in my mimosa tonight

I hope everyone’s had a good day and to everyone else in quarantine, lockdown or suffering in any other way due to all that is happening. Today’s photos attached.

 

[I love to travel]

Day 5 quarantine and I’m still sane Had another nice day with plenty to keep me active and occupied. Food was all good as usual except I wasn’t a fan of tonight’s lentil and carrot soup. I like lentils and carrots but just didn’t enjoy this particular soup. The beef and mushroom ragout was nice but there was so much of it. I feel really bad about wasting food but as I’m not home I can’t put leftovers in the freezer. I couldn’t even eat my lovely looking dessert but it’s in the fridge and I’ll try to find room for it tomorrow. The chicken peri-peri wrap I had for lunch was very, very nice. I am more of a cereal than hot brekkie girl so was happy to see Weet-bix again but I got full cream milk with it the other day not this bloody cow water I received today

Got a lovely care package from my cousin too. She had asked if I needed anything and I just told her I would find a tea towel and dish sponge to be handy as there’s nothing like this in the room so I had to use up the washers and hand towels. We only get a change of fresh linen (and I hope towels etc) once while here. She filled up the box with a few other treats. It was nice to see she balanced out the bad with the good I was able to have a nice strawberry in my mimosa tonight

I hope everyone’s had a good day and to everyone else in quarantine, lockdown or suffering in any other way due to all that is happening. Today’s photos attached.

You are an absolute legend for how you are handling this. Thanks for the update.

 

[oz_ally]

You are an absolute legend for how you are handling this. Thanks for the update.

Awwww thank you. There really is nothing to complain about (IMO). Maybe if I was in a different motel with different staff things would be different. It helps that I live on my own at home now anyway so I’m used to it. It’s not like I’ve never been y or impatient about stuff in my life but sometimes you’ve just got to remember there are people worse off than you; and when you’re in a situation that you can’t do anything about you just have to suck it up and deal with it or you’ll just make yourself miserable (and everyone around you). Plus it won’t last forever!

 

[MARTINE]

Awwww thank you. There really is nothing to complain about (IMO). Maybe if I was in a different motel with different staff things would be different. It helps that I live on my own at home now anyway so I’m used to it. It’s not like I’ve never been y or impatient about stuff in my life but sometimes you’ve just got to remember there are people worse off than you; and when you’re in a situation that you can’t do anything about you just have to suck it up and deal with it or you’ll just make yourself miserable (and everyone around you). Plus it won’t last forever!

Hey how’s it going?
Nice to hear from you
Great attitude you have and a very helpful way to deal with this (and any adverse crisis) situation. You are also right about acceptance making you feel much better and in control. Ranting is great to ‘get it out‘ but I think develops a never-ending ending cycle of distress and ultimately the situation you’re in is no better but you feel worse….……

I refuse to watch Covid media beyond the first set of numbers/restrictions/instructions for day announced in MELB (obv my state). …..then I cast mind back to all those times I said ‘I wish I had time to ….’ And do.
…I know you’re in quarantine but reading a book, long bath, talking to friends on phone, non-Covid TV, wasting time buying activewear online…reading AFF ….all possible
PS how’s the coffee?
stay well

 

[craven morehead]

Day 5 quarantine and I’m still sane Had another nice day with plenty to keep me active and occupied. Food was all good as usual except I wasn’t a fan of tonight’s lentil and carrot soup. I like lentils and carrots but just didn’t enjoy this particular soup. The beef and mushroom ragout was nice but there was so much of it. I feel really bad about wasting food but as I’m not home I can’t put leftovers in the freezer. I couldn’t even eat my lovely looking dessert but it’s in the fridge and I’ll try to find room for it tomorrow. The chicken peri-peri wrap I had for lunch was very, very nice. I am more of a cereal than hot brekkie girl so was happy to see Weet-bix again but I got full cream milk with it the other day not this bloody cow water I received today

Got a lovely care package from my cousin too. She had asked if I needed anything and I just told her I would find a tea towel and dish sponge to be handy as there’s nothing like this in the room so I had to use up the washers and hand towels. We only get a change of fresh linen (and I hope towels etc) once while here. She filled up the box with a few other treats. It was nice to see she balanced out the bad with the good I was able to have a nice strawberry in my mimosa tonight

I hope everyone’s had a good day and to everyone else in quarantine, lockdown or suffering in any other way due to all that is happening. Today’s photos attached.

What in the World is that Cow Water nonsense? It looks disgusting! Almost like an after thought

Besides that the food offering look quite decent under the circumstances.

Great to see you're in a good frame of mind. Keep up the good work