Let's get upbeat

I wonder if we will ever shake hands again or hug like we used to?

Peace Arch border crossing yesterday

Thanks to Richard for taking this picture.  The one black SUV looks like a security vehicle, perhaps RCMP or Canada Border Services.  It's sad to see the border closed except for essential business but it's for the best.

And now for some really good news:

B C Health Minister Adrian Dix announced all paid parking at British Columbia hospitals will stop April 1st for Doctors, Nurses, Admin Staff and Visitors.  Too bad it took an epidemic to stop this and let's hope they NEVER bring it back!

Kudo's to the Grade 6 teacher at Crescent Park Elementary school who sent an assignment  to my great nephew yesterday and said it was due, same day by 8PM!

The Surrey School District's school-based meal program will continue service today, Monday, March 30th, when classes were meant to resume following spring break.

While the district has suspended in-class instruction to curb the spread of COVID-19, all students who were previously receiving breakfast and lunch through the program will continue to receive meals at nine initial sites across the district.

"The continuation of the meal program during the pandemic was a priority for our district," explains Laurie Larsen, Chair of the Surrey Board of Education. "In light of what's happening globally, we didn't want our students or their families to have one more thing to worry about."

More than 2,100 students in the Surrey School District rely on the district's meal program, which provides breakfast and lunch to students in need. Before spring break, the program was providing breakfast at more than 61 schools, while lunch was provided at 31 sites. More than 3,800 meals are served each day of the school year.

"The program won't look the same as it does on an average school day," explains Dr. Jordan Tinney, Superintendent of Surrey Schools. "But we've been able to adapt the program to safely continue providing nutritious meals for students who wouldn't otherwise have access to a meal."

The adapted program will operate out of nine schools initially, with a combination of drive-through and in-person pick up. Social distancing and other infection control practices will be closely followed. A single meal and snacks will be provided with sufficient calories to cover both breakfast and lunch. The program will operate Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and parents will be notified by their principals.

"Locations for our distribution sites for the adapted meal program were selected very carefully," explains Jacob Sol, Assistant Superintendent with Surrey Schools. "We considered factors including where the students accessing the meal program live, and how accessible and safe the surrounding walking and driving routes are. Our goal is to make sure students that rely on these meals continue to have access."

Through principals, the program will stay in close communication with parents and guardians, and will make exceptions to the program delivery model as needed.

This modified "grab and go" meal program will have capacity to supply all students who are currently utilizing school-based meal programs from Monday, March 30^th onwards. The program will initially operate as pilot, with refinements expected once this adapted program goes live and the district deploys this new service model.

Supported by the Surrey Board of Education, the district's school-based meal program is funded by Community Link grants provided by the Ministry of Education. Further funding is provided by generous donors. 100% of donated funds are used to purchase food for students in need. All staffing and administration costs are covered by the Surrey School District.

The jokes write themselves

The jokes keep on coming and I'm really enjoying them.

Bored crafty lady made a nice cat outfit!

Now for the best song of the day:

Wasting away in Coronaville

Facebook Funnies

I have spent a lot of time on Facebook lately and it's really amusing!  I ignore the conspiracy theories and downers but enjoy the humour!

This is from Karyn's Facebook page
Caption:  Is this what it feels like when you win the lottery?

I just did toilet paper inventory and I have 32 rolls of toilet paper left.  I haven't bought it in the frenzy and I'm hoping when the virus is contained it will be cheaper as the inventory won't move too fast. 

I've been married 52 years and this is the first time I've counted toilet paper rolls.  I counted slices of sourdough bread the other day to make sure it lasted for two meals.  I'm now becoming my mother!

If you are looking to see a virtual tour, here are the British Royal Residences:

https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace

A message from the Surrey RCMP

In our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to share some additional questions you may be asked when making a police report. The safety of the community and our front line officers is of utmost importance to us so please be aware that if you make a report that requires police attendance, you will be asked the following:

• if there is anyone at the location who is sick or experiencing flu like symptoms,
• if you or anyone at your location has recently travelled internationally or self-isolated,
• if you have been diagnosed, or have had close contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Police will still attend all calls as required, but this information will ensure that they are prepared with the appropriate personal protective equipment before attending a location. Thank you for your assistance and understanding to help stop the spread of this virus.

Just a reminder that you can also use our online reporting tool to make reports that do not require follow up from a police officer, and if there are no witnesses or suspects. Use this tool if:

• you have lost something with a value less than $5000,
• someone has stolen something from you with a value less than $5000,
• someone has vandalized your property or vehicle and the cost to repair it will be less than $5000,
• the crime happened in Surrey, BC

Time for some musical humour

I thought I would put some video humour on my blog.  We all need to laugh and some of these are really funny.  I wasn't on my computer yesterday, so last night I checked my email.  I had 68 emails with some very funny songs, videos and jokes.  Thank you everyone for making my night and I hope these give you a smile. 

Coronavirus Rhapsody

California Here I Come

Old Time Rock & Roll

To end my blog on a lovely note:

A group of Nashville background singers are out of work.  They are performing an epic cell phone choir from their homes.  Enjoy!

Nashville Cell Phone Choir

Time to look at the funny side

 You may have seen some of these before but now is a time to look at the funny side!

and now for some AWESOME news:

Great News from China

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If I hear anything else, I’ll let you know.

So true

I've seen a lot of video's in the last couple of weeks but this really moved me.  I'll post some humour tomorrow as we all need to remember to laugh.  Turn off the news and put on the comedy channel.  Watch other good You Tube's.  Lots of great stuff on Netflix and Prime, search comedy.  It will make you feel much better.

ALMOST EVERY COUNTRY GOT THE CORONA VIRUS BUT CHINA GOT IT RIGHT OFF THE BAT!

If this is Surrey, it must be Tuesday....

Another day in quarantine.  Thank you for everyone sending great messages, phone calls and funny emails.   On our daily walk we are watching the flowers bloom.  We distance ourselves from the few people we pass.  I'm glad we can get out once a day to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

Our next door neighbour at #1 planted this gorgeous array of spring flowers!

The video below shows people in high rises in downtown Vancouver thanking all the health care workers for the wonderful care they are giving everyone.  At 7 PM every night they go on their balconies:

Vancouver thanking health care workers


“ And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and

rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and

learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more

deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some

met their shadows. And the people began to think differently.



And the people healed. And in the absence of living ignorant,

dangerous, mindless and heartless ways, the earth began to heal.”


Author - Kittly O’Meara

An interesting take

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent virus threat and have therefore raised their threat level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, level may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.”

The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out.

The virus has been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let's Get the Bastard.” They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.”

The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbour” and “Lose.” 

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its alert level from “No worries” to “She'll be alright, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is cancelled.” So far, no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.