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Post by EspadaIII on Jul 2, 2020 21:22:08 GMT
So landed in Tel Aviv and as soon as we entered the terminal building, everyone was questioned about who they were, where they had been and required to fill out an online form with details of where we woul dbe staying for the next 14 days. We were then taken to a desk where the purpose of our visit was taken (for non-Israelis) and told the details of quarantine. We were then able to go through the airport as normal. However no public transport permitted so have to take a taxi.
I arrived in my flat where a couple of kind people had got supplies in for me and I have just watched City finally beat Liverpool. I am now here for the next 14 days.
I have spoken to various friends. Some will come to the front door to deliver more supplies, others may come onto the balcony but I am not leaving the block. The police and Mossad are very hot on keeping tabs on people so I know that I will be contacted to show my face at the balcony at some point.
More supplies coming tomorrow and some wine and books to supplement the Kindle.
More to follow....but it might be a bit boring..
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Post by Humph on Jul 2, 2020 21:44:31 GMT
Glad you're there safe. And indeed that you've at least got a balcony. It'll be warm enough there these next few weeks I'd think.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jul 2, 2020 21:56:26 GMT
Oh yes.. 28C this evening but sticky where I am. Jerusalem is a little cooler but much less humid.
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Post by commerdriver on Jul 2, 2020 22:17:53 GMT
Glad you made it Esp, hope your dad is ok.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jul 3, 2020 5:57:03 GMT
Thank you.
The drive from the airport home was in a medium sized Cadillac saloon. The driver said it was RWD with a 2.0L turbo which usually gave 320bhp but he had had it chipped to 400bhp. It certainly had beans and even under load/power sounded very smooth. Not say 6 or 8 cylinder smooth but no thrash or noise. The way Honda engines sounded in the 1980s - my father woud say sewing machine smooth - all parts working in harmony. Mind you he said he only gets 21mpg. Not great for a car that spends much of its time on the highway. He wanted an E350CDi estate (great minds etc....) but they cost the equivalent of £130,000 here, so he bought the Cadillac and a Chrysler minivan for the same amount and employed another driver.
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Post by Alanović on Jul 3, 2020 8:49:35 GMT
Best wishes to you and yours.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jul 3, 2020 11:30:53 GMT
Talk about having nothing to do...
I have tried to work this morning but about four people have visited and stood under my balcony for about two hours at least, keeping me company and bringing even more supplies. Including bits of work, a workout shared with Espadrille and a shower I have reached 14:30 and no idea how it got so late so quickly... Long may this contiune..
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Post by EspadaIII on Jul 7, 2020 15:58:12 GMT
Five days in and I am being kept so busy with work and Dad stuff that I don't have time to go crazy. Friends have visited and have sat beneath my balcony to say hello which has been nice. Some residents of the block has suggested I go to the garden but I'm happy in the flat and on the balcony, and I don't want to be caught out by the police just before I can see Dad.
Nine days to go. Coping so far.
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Post by Avant on Jul 7, 2020 23:07:47 GMT
Good luck Espada. We're thinking of you. At least quarantine is now only 14 days, rather than 40 which is what the word originally meant in C14 when bubonic plague swept through Europe.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2020 19:18:21 GMT
Well at least you've got the Emptihad to keep you going.
That went a bit book em Danno tonight.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jul 9, 2020 9:18:58 GMT
Yes, I enjoyed last night, although Newcastle didn't really turn up. Hoping KdB gets the record for assists in the last few games.
This is all actually quite relaxing if it wasn't for the fact I have a dying father and I can't leave the flat. The weather is bright, there is a pleasant breeze and the balcony affords me a view over two roads. Can't imagine being stuck in with nothing to do.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jul 9, 2020 10:09:55 GMT
I needed a rest so I found on YouTube this video of Wheeler Dealers France - Season 1 with a 2CV. It is improving my rusty French as well. Wheeler Dealer France 2CVBut... what is the bronze coloured car driving past at 19:54? Looks like a four door Ferrari or a shrunk Aston Martin Lagonda. |
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Post by Rob on Jul 9, 2020 12:59:16 GMT
De Tomaso Deauville ?  |
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Post by EspadaIII on Jul 9, 2020 13:21:30 GMT
Could be. I was racking my brains for a suitable make and didn't think about that sort of brand. Looks really small compared to modern luxury saloons. What an interesting car to see just drive past. I am surprised it wasn't commented on in the video.
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Post by Rob on Jul 9, 2020 17:28:39 GMT
Apart from maybe the bumpers I think it is the car in the video. Exhaust on the left side goes up the same too.
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