“Dad was out of business in 2021. His customers did not turn up to collect the painted signboards”.
“I wonder how many of them survived the Second Wave”, said Gavin with a sigh.
“I’m looking for the order book … just in case a customer turns up or his survivor.”
“Survivor?”
“Yeah … just like I’m taking charge. Dad did not have the time to hand over the charge, isolated in the hospital.”
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yes, there was so much loss and so many survivors just bitch about how they can’t do another lock down. Be glad you get that chance. Good story.
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Thank you so much!
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Sad times, and so recent, but it seems as though it was ages ago. Well told.
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Thank you, Margaret! It feels like it was ages ago.
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It is surreal to think we survived.
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Fully agree.
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That was a very tough time for humanity
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Nobody likes to be reminded of it now.
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But it’s our recent history
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That’s true. Hope the lessons remain. We are more digitally connected thanks to the pandemic.
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Yes a good effect of that difficult time.
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