COLLEAGUES COVID 19 SELFIES APRIL TO MAY 2020
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May 31. Bob Black shows off the coffee mug his granddaughter gave him. Bob has been both Grandad and Dad , raising her from age one.

"Our Vancouver" Television series broadcast with Richard Grundy and Gloria Macarenko , from Gloria's backyard.

Paisley Woodward watches a parade of friends and colleagues wishing her a happy retirement, evening of May 28.

May 24. From Donna Jaggard Baird, 5 photos of a social distancing gathering hosted by Donna and husband Doug Baird. Photo #1: L-R Sandra Ayling, Rick Bennett, John Collins, Shelley Williams, Doug Trent, Norm Thompson, Doug Baird.

Social distancing get together at a Cloverdale restaurant are Keith Martin, Ross Luckow, Joe Cranswick, Rick Beal, Mike O'Neill ...,.

... with their photo taken by Bob Glumac, sporting good results from his wife's first COVID scissor-cut haircut!

For all you Monty Python fans, Peter Dobo says he's waiting to see if his application to join Gumby Theatre has been approved.

May 10. Joe Cranswick hanging out in the back yard. Planning social distancing coffee with his CBC technical buddies.

Bruce Johnston captioned this, "Picture of an old guy working on an even older car". The vintage car is a 1931 Chrysler!

Isolation is not hard on the Irish Rovers' Will Millar as he has been painting for 10 years. It's a labour of love!

Peggy Oldfield helps to load the car with the selected flowers. An afternoon of repotting is next on the agenda.

Kirk Williams is smiling behind the mask as he says, "It's the latest look; everybody' is doing it these days!". In pride of place on the wall is a great photo of Kirk's dog Ripley.

Old Army & Navy Tee’s come in handy when painting. Ebba Reiter and her latest yoga painting with Covid-Dragon in background.

Neil Simpson loves to cook with wine and enjoying a glass while he works is equally fun. Neil has just taken 2 Onion Tarts out of the oven. Yum!

May 3. Brad Baldwin spends his social distancing time riding to Iona Beach for fresh air (except at low tide with a westerly breeze!!)
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Terry David Mulligan says, "Not much changed. Still move my lips and speak into a microphone. Outside is Nanoose Bay by Parksville with sea lions and eagles."

Maurice Moses in isolation at home, recorded 2 songs to send his family for Passover and Easter since normal celebrations were impossible.

Kathy Gillespie uses isolation time to craft Christmas gifts, making good use of her sewing and Cricut (for cutting vinyl) machines.

Lawrence Wright is still working as golf course considers Grounds and Maintenance an essential service. "I'm out in fresh air cutting grass and loving it!"

April 26. Gardener Ken Gibson wondering what to do with the trespassing flowering wallflowers in his rose garden
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"I can finally wear my favourite outfit without standing out and having people give me strange looks."

Ron Petrescue's daily 45 min workout includes treadmill, weight machine and boxing on punching bag before playing pool against himsel! (He always wins)

Ray & Ingrid Waines with Teddy & Kaylie. Ray is anxious to have the gym reopen so he can rebuild back muscles.
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Bill Nevison on his patio in sunny Palm Desert. Bill runs regularly and group call skypes with his brothers & sister.

In North Vancouver Alan Stewart installed in the garden of his new home an in-ground watering system and garden lights.

Sharon Bartlett is dredging up long dormant skills, happy face masks only require straight stitching.

Bill Morris & partner Darlene Grieve on an evening walk when it's easier to social distance with fewer people about.

Chris Paton at her computer creating a story graphic (see it in the current "Auld Acquaintances" column).

Neil Simpson running model steam train at home (later posting video to share with 5 fellow enthusiasts) instead of meeting together at one home as per normal.

In Toronto Michael Watt quips that, "Belonging to a wine club means never running out of sustenance!".

Glenn & Karen Weston celebrated 36th wedding anniversary on Apr 7 with BBQ and wine at home instead of their traditional dinner at Ferguson Point Tea House.

April 12. Debra & Hugh Beard with their parrots Merlin & Rafiki. Hugh working on tiling their fireplace.

Neil & Mary Trainer have formed a family bubble with daughter Erin, son-in-law Erik and their grandson Woods aged 2 years and granddaughter Lake 6 months.