Or, in my case, being something of an introvert, anti-social distancing. Silver linings…
Clearly there is plenty to be concerned about presently, what with Covid-19 and the toilet roll fights in supermarkets. They cut those scenes from “Mad Max” didn’t they? I imagine John Woo or Sam Peckinpah could have had a slow motion field day with scraps and shreds of toilet paper floating through fight scenes of suburban scrappers going toe to toe over the last packet of spaghetti. Pasta pugilists…
Back to the social distancing. I don’t mind if that’s the way it has to be. Avoid large crowds and social gatherings? Oh, alright. Drive thru virus testing, then a quick stop at the drive thru growler refill station. Doesn’t sound too bad.
Oh gosh, I just sneezed. I’ll keep this brief, as I suddenly feel the need to google the early onset symptoms. All photographs this week are from Florencia once again, and if you’ve got to be socially distant, this seems as good a place as any!
Flippancy aside, please be well, look after yourselves, family, friends and neighbours, and remember pasta shouldn’t be overcooked and is best enjoyed with a glass of red wine. Or two.
Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful weekend!
OldPlaidCamper 
some sayI’ve been socially distant all my life! All hail Wayne’s World!
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Well, turns out the socially distant had it right all along! Stay well!
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turns out what they’ve been telling everyone to do is what I normally do!
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It is good to remember to enjoy this life~easy to forget when the headlines have us go into survival mode. Cheers and try not to suffer your isolation too much! 😀
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Thanks, Melissa, and here’s wishing you and yours all the best in the trying days and weeks ahead. Be well!
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Thank you, and the same for you.
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“Pasta Pugilists” made me laugh. I am vicariously enjoying the beaches via your photos. It looks peaceful although those waves can get noisy, in a good energetic way. Enjoy.
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Thanks, Jane! Probably best to try and find a laugh or two in all the noise and nonsense. Be well!
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Oooh wine, a walk in the woods, watching some old movies, yes! Social distancing, yes! My only concern is that I have enough art supplies!!! We have a big snowstorm coming in and that is a good excuse to stay home some more. Great post as usual. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy some favorite beverages.
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Haha, thanks, Margaret! I’ve an idea you’ll be well placed to be socially distant should the need arise – which is looking highly likely.
Take care!
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Social distancing comes naturally to an old curmudgeon like myself. And as the virus goes virile on the “socials,” I’ll keep away from them as well, excepting regular visits to a few fine blog sites such as OldPlaidCamper! Thanks, as always, for posting from the lovely silver linings of the sea, a great vicarious escape from the spewings of the Wall Street worshippers in the White House & surroundings.
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Thanks, Walt! In time, perhaps people will look back at what is happening now and reconsider what their societal/electoral choices have been, and make better decisions in the future, less swayed by Wall Street and charlatan leaders. You can hope…
In the meantime, embrace the social distancing and do keep well!
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Hub and I recently said that given we have to practice social distancing it’s a good chance to do a long road trip up the isolated coast of West Australia! I like the sound of that red wine and pasta! Stay well my friend.
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Haha, I think with your camper and a good stock of beverages, you’ll be well equipped to take a socially distant trip! Take care and be well!
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Loved the photos and all the introverts happy with social distancing, but I’m discovering that during a crisis everyone is panicking and wanting to talk to one another, whether it is at the store or park. I’ve never had so many talk to me while I’ve been out this week and I’m still trying to contain my panic when someone coughs or sneezes around me, which now seems to happen every time I’m out. I love the social distancing vibe of your photos and the “pasta pugilists” comment and, as our state continues to shut down everything, I’m still hoping the Starbucks drive-thru always remains open and I’ve already stocked up on plenty of wine. Happen to have any TV or movie recommendations to help replace the sports?? Hope you’re enjoying the weekend and more introvert social distancing than me! Take Care!!
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Thank you! Yes, the current crisis seems to have made people more chatty, dammit! Things do seem to have moved rather quickly over the weekend, and here’s hoping folks remain calm and respond sensibly…
Movie recommendations? Well, I did enjoy the gleefully nasty remake of “Child’s Play” which had a few points to make about dependence on technology. More than a few swipes at Amazon’s Alexa. Gory, though.
I enjoyed the first two seasons of “Narcos” if you haven’t seen that. Also, “Suburra” if you like crime stories. I found it gripping, a tangled tale of politicians, the church, mafia and small time crooks in Rome.
Stay well, I hope the Starbucks drive-thru remains open and your stock of wine is sufficient!
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As usual you had me chuckling here, pc. I hadn’t thought of the social distancing as a positive for my introverted ways, but now I’m really smiling big. I always wish everyone would just stay home and now I can wish it freely! I loved your images of the TP fights, and “Pasta pugilists” gave me a good laugh. Thanks for the well wishes, too. My best to you and Mrs. PC for continued strong immune systems and your much-appreciated free-thinking perspectives.
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Thanks, Jet! I think you said you were in SF over the weekend? I wonder if it seemed quieter than usual? A small silver lining…
Glad you had a laugh or two here, and we might as well try and retain a sense of humour, even though these are likely to be trying times ahead.
Take care, be well, and guilt free when it comes to social distancing!
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I have been absent licking my wounds of having to canceled my trip to Peru, but I’m back, time to catch up with what you mrs plaid and the pup have been up to, be well friend
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It’s good to hear from you, Kelly! Nothing wrong with taking a time out, a chance to steady the ship and plan for happier or more straightforward times ahead.
Stay safe!
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