New Coronavirus Alert

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-categorised 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 “****ed 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.

Coronavirus Advice From Piglet

"Where are we going Piglet?" asked Pooh.

"We need to get supplies," said Piglet. "For the Coronavirus"

"Ahh," said Pooh, nodding in understanding. "Things like bread, milk, cough mixture, tissues and cat litter even though we don't have a cat?"

Piglet did a little laugh, and a sort of leap and bit of a cough. "No," said Piglet. "No, those aren't the sort of supplies we need at all! What we need are family sized bags of chocolate buttons, massive toblerone, jelly babies and crunchies and a freezer full of stuffed crust pizzas, and all of the Prosecco that we can possibly carry, so that when we get quarantined we won't mind it even slightly. THOSE are supplies."

All of a sudden, Pooh thought that the idea of coronavirus didn't seem quite so bad, and actually, getting quarantined with Piglet and their supplies really didn't sound such a terrible thing after all. "Oh Piglet," said Pooh. "I really do think you are a very wise animal."

Politics explained

Socialism: You have two cows. Give one cow to your neighbor.
Communism: You have two cows. Give both cows to the government, and they may give you some of the milk.
Fascism: You have two cows. You give all of the milk to the government, and the government sells it.
Nazism: You have two cows. The government shoots you and takes both cows.
Anarchism: You have two cows. Keep both of the cows, shoot the government agent and steal another cow.
Capitalism: You have two cows. Sell one cow and buy a bull.
Surrealism: You have two giraffes. The government makes you take harmonica lessons.

This top song produced a greater state of relaxation than any other music tested to date

By Melanie Curtin

Everyone knows they need to manage their stress. When things get difficult at work, school, or in your personal life, you can use as many tips, tricks, and techniques as you can get to calm your nerves.

So here’s a science-backed one: make a playlist of the 10 songs found to be the most relaxing on earth.

Sound therapies have long been popular as a way of relaxing and restoring one’s health. For centuries, indigenous cultures have used music to enhance well-being and improve health conditions.

Now, neuroscientists out of the UK have specified which tunes give you the most bang for your musical buck.

The study was conducted on participants who attempted to solve difficult puzzles as quickly as possible while connected to sensors. The puzzles induced a certain level of stress, and participants listened to different songs while researchers measured brain activity as well as physiological states that included heart rate, blood pressure, and rate of breathing.

According to Dr. David Lewis-Hodgson of Mindlab International, which conducted the research, the top song produced a greater state of relaxation than any other music tested to date.

In fact, listening to that one song — “Weightless” — resulted in a striking 65 percent reduction in participants’ overall anxiety, and a 35 percent reduction in their usual physiological resting rates.

Are You Feeling Comfortable?

Warming Up The Homeless

Close the door and lock it. Bring the key, pull up a chair by the fire.
Comfy?
Now let’s look at the key you used and think about all that it
represents to you.
Warm by the fire isn’t it?
You have just locked the door on the outside world. Safe in your own
home. You can do anything you want now, within the law of course.
Friends round for dinner, watch telly, a soaking hot bath, read a good
book. The choices are pretty endless.
Sure you may argue with family, have to wash the dishes, do a bit of
ironing, pay some bills but in general things are ok.
Now think hard. Close your eyes and concentrate. You know what a
panic you get in when you lose the key for a few minutes.
What would it feel like if for some reason that key, and all it represents,
was suddenly taken away from you? Permanently.
Suddenly, almost without warning, you no longer have a door to lock.
Redundancy, fleeing from violence, thrown out, partnership breakup,
mental breakdown, the wrong decision at the wrong time.
It’s starting to look dark isn’t it?
Where do you go? Who do you ring? Oh sorry you can’t ring, you no
longer have a phone anymore. You don’t have anything anymore. You
have no idea what to do. This sort of thing only happens to drunks,
druggies and tramps don’t it?
Starting to get cold yet?
You world is collapsing around you and you are helpless.
You wander aimlessly. Dazed. You’ve heard of hostels but there not for
you are they? You have more dignity, more pride.
The night is getting darker. Maybe just curl up in a hut on Eastbourne seafront knowing the night Angel's will be with you soon. Trudy and the Warming up the homeless team will be along soon.
Feeling so low and helpless giving up on life but the night Angel's won't let you after listening to all your troubles and strife.
Theses Angel's are normal people who fill you with positivity, trust me they really care about your life.
Food, clothes, and breakfast packs they give to all the homeless about, Oh, and let's not forget the big meaningful hugs Trudy always gives out.
Some days are better, some days are worse but after the Warming up the homeless team have been your singing and thinking happy thoughts and about what your lifes really worth.
I'm now nearly totally back on my feet but still have a way to go......but whenever I see a homeless person,I think of Trudy and her Angel's and thank my lucky stars. I genuinely believe thanks to her and the Angel's I'm still here today because of them. And now I get the chance to thank them all.
So Trudy and all the Warming up the homeless team I thank you from the bottom of my heart, you really did give me the love and inspiration to make this new start.

Sy Martin

Having an especially lovely Day

I've been feeling heaps better recently due to the love of a good man and regular CBD oil.  I managed to walk to the post box today to post off our local election voting papers. 

On the way back I stopped to take some photos of the latest random flowers that appeared in our little patch this spring

From the Beginning

I have had heart failure since the late 80's

My first major crisis was in 2016. After nearly 30 years with heart failure I woke in ICU following a cardiac arrest and a coma. I had been ill with what appeared to be repeated cold like viruses and was diagnosed on arrival in hospital with multiple organ failure. No-one has been able to answer questions I have had about why I became ill so quickly and no treatment has been started.

I waiting for an appointment for a cardiologist to arrive but I won't be holding my breath as it will be 3 years since my diagnosis next month