Here's a theory I've just made up . . . makes sense to me.
If my sleeve or a doorknob can harbour the virus for up to 14 days, why not my dog's coat?
So, let's just say I am a carrier (and I'm not, as far as I know), I snuggle with Izzie and leave some of the virus on her coat. Next, you pet her and then touch your own face. Are you not likely to pick up the virus from me via her? I don't know, but I wonder. I won't stop touching and petting her, but I'll not be letting anyone else make physical contact with her for a while.
I am back in Canada and began my 14 days today; I do, however, go out for walks. Each person I pass, keeps her or his distance. If it's someone I know, we chat from a distance -- bloody weird!
This all feels other-worldly ... sci-fi-ish and I cry a lot. I cry because I'm sad. What a mess we humans have made -- and we've known the mess we're creating for a long time.
I cry because I felt I had to leave LM 3 weeks earlier than planned, and I miss the place and my beloved people there.
I left because I feared I might not be able to get my dog on a flight if I waited.
I don't say this to ignite fear in anyone. This has been my thinking and my journey. I completely support each of you in the choices that you make -- to stay, to go . . . totally personal decisions based on your own thinkings and feelings.
I'm sorry I'm not still there; I'm glad I'm here with The Izz lying by the fire with me. (What the hell, I'm a Gemini!)
Anyone who wants to make contact with me is welcome -- blast me, console me, offer your own concerns or tales . . . I am definitely feeling the isolation, already. La Manz life is enormously more social than home life . . . and now!!!!! Even more.
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