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Ignorance is not bliss

This weekend has brought out the worst in people.  Large groups gathering together with no attempt at following the rules or guidelines.  They are selfish and ignorant.  Even my sister, although being ultra careful herself, thinks that in a few weeks the virus will just disappear.  Young people believe they are invincible, that's nothing new, but now their ignorance is endangering the lives of others.  They probably think it doesn't matter because it is only old people who will die but the young die too and the virus can leave lasting damage to the body.

Considering I live in a hamlet with only 5 houses, it is full of drama at times.  A lady came to my door this afternoon saying she was the mother of my neighbour.  Had I seen her and did I have her telephone number?  I thought that was a bit odd and wondered if I had misunderstood.  I said I hadn't seen her but the shutters go up and down so I assume she is alright.  Marie Jo, from the house opposite came across, being nosy of course.  She had the telephone number and so went to fetch it.  I walked to the neighbour's gate with the mother and was waiting for Marie Jo to return when the door flew open and a young woman in a dressing gown appeared, waving her arms and shouting.  'Why do you keep bothering my neighbours?' she screamed.  ' Friday, I told you to come on Friday.'  I beat a hasty retreat.  That would explain why the mother doesn't have her telephone number.

Boris Johnson thinks that by behaving like Trump he can get away with anything but I suspect the British people are not as tolerant, nor as gullible as Trump's followers.  The only person publicly agreeing with Johnson's decision not to fire Dominic Cummings is  Michael Gove and we all know what a turncoat he is.  He won't get away with it; Cummings will have to go and let's face it he could do with the time to shave and buy some clothes.

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