Australian Brothers and Sisters Back to Their Kingdom Halls on the 31st of October 2021

[countrykaren]

 

Just found out we are going back to our meetings n Western Australia on the 31st of this month! I’ve got use to zoom ….

 

 

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Edited October 20, 2021 by Friends just call me Ross
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[hatcheckgirl]

We’re back next Tuesday! 

[Gruder]

5 minutes ago, hatcheckgirl said:

We’re back next Tuesday! 

Where are you located? 

[New World Explorer]

54 minutes ago, hatcheckgirl said:

We’re back next Tuesday! 

Tell us about your experience, Wow I just can't believe it. 

[Shawnster]

Yes, please, everyone keep us posted with how your meetings go! Exciting! 

[hatcheckgirl]

1 hour ago, DSC said:

Where are you located? 

We are in Western Australia. 

[Qapla]

Any possibility all the threads about the meeting pilot program could be merged into one thread so we don't have to g  searching for each experience?

 

 

[Tortuga]

48 minutes ago, Qapla said:

Any possibility all the threads about the meeting pilot program could be merged into one thread so we don't have to g  searching for each experience?

 

 

That might get confusing if each area has different circumstances and directions.

 

This thread could be retitled to include "Australia". Would that help?

Edited October 20, 2021 by Tortuga

[Friends just call me Ross]

2 hours ago, Tortuga said:

This thread could be retitled to include "Australia". Would that help?

Done.   Thanks for the suggestion.  

[Shawnster]

6 hours ago, Qapla said:

Any possibility all the threads about the meeting pilot program could be merged into one thread so we don't have to g  searching for each experience?

 

 

Nope 🤣

6 hours ago, Tortuga said:

That might get confusing if each area has different circumstances and directions.

 

This thread could be retitled to include "Australia". Would that help?

Each congregation in the pilot program could possibly have unique instructions. I'm anxious to see how this develops 

[Lee49]

So, isn't it Spring time in Australia? Where as here in the states we are entering winter with the flu and most people indoors, spreading covid/flu more and only some 55% vaccinated, that's the difference.

[hatcheckgirl]

Just to clarify how different the situation is here in Australia, until a few months ago the whole of Australia was covid free, and except for a few incursions of the virus and some localised lockdowns, we haven’t had anything like the rest of the planet.

 

Then Delta hit. And the rest is history. Internal borders went up and enabled Western Australia to remain covid free. So our lives here have remained normal apart from no interstate travel (in or out of the state). The drive to vaccinate accelerated in the Eastern states as the only way out of their lengthy lockdown (since June/July). Here in the West we lag because of seemingly no urgency. But it’s still around 60% doubled vaccinated for the population over 12. And Sydney is 80% double vaccinated. But no congregations in Sydney are on the pilot program.

 

Western Australia (WA) is unique in having no covid until now, but will have to “live with covid” when our border opens up. That’s when I think instructions for meetings will adjust to what the superior authorities say, and we’ll have to see what that is.

[madison]

Exciting! I heard it’s a possibility of January for us here in Queensland BUT we shall see what happens after the border opens here fully from December 17. 

[New World Explorer]

8 hours ago, hatcheckgirl said:

Western Australia (WA) is unique in having no covid until now, but will have to “live with covid” when our border opens up.

This is when situation with Covid-19 will eventually "level up" (could look for better expression hey? But I am tired so excuse me ) 

Once the borders are open, cases will increase everywhere, therefore vaccination is a protection. 

I have heard on the news that WA introduced mandatory vaccination for at least 75% workforce , no jab, no job. 

So definitely they are getting ready for open economy.  

[New World Explorer]

Tasmania, Hobart, back at the hall, 50% capacity , double vaccinated only. 

[Thomas Walker]

Yeah, my Cong too.

 

Isn't it ghastly? 😜

[Adam!]

Keen to hear how the hybrid meetings will work?

[Dustparticle]

I think Hong Kong is given the green light too.

[Sofia]

4 hours ago, Dustparticle said:

I think Hong Kong is given the green light too.

Portugal too 

[New World Explorer]

Possible scenario while dressing up for the KH.

 

 

Found socks …. that was easy and smiles …

My shoes… my shoes … I have seen you somewhere here … 

Kitty kitty shoes where are you? 
Trying suit on … what?  It shrunk 1 size per year,  by simply hanging in the wardrobe? 

Finally dressed up, looking at the mirror and figuring out what’s wrong with the mirror, as the reflection does not  match what was there 2 years ago …. Slowly panic sets in …LOL 🤣
 

 

[Sofia]

I don’t have panty hose anymore 😳🙄🙄

[jwhess]

Zoom has a button to improve your appearance.  I guess I will not be able to use that at the hall.  (are we getting off-topic?)

[hatcheckgirl]

No, not at all. Our break out room discussions are buzzing with “what will I wear? I can’t fit my suits anymore!” Or “we can’t mute and unmute ourselves anymore!” And “oh my! I haven’t sung in public for over 18 months!” And yes, John, I personally will miss the beauty filter 😫

 

There will be zoom still, but it will be non-participation to begin with. Many of the elderly and sick have enjoyed the meeting again since zoom started, so it’s great it’s here to stay in some form.

 

Lastly, we had directions for our first meeting to still sit in family groups (ie social distance) and to use check in app, and practice hygiene as per both govt and organisational requirements. But all vaccinated and unvaccinated 100% capacity at our meetings here in WA. Apprehensive, but excited!

Edited October 22, 2021 by hatcheckgirl

[Shawnster]

I've been wearing suits to every meeting (with a very few exceptions), so mine are still fine. 

 

Now shoes...   I've not worn shoes to meetings or service since all this began.  I don't have any dress shoes at the moment 😱

[hatcheckgirl]

Hee hee!  The elder who made this comment (regarding his suit) showed us how he can't button up the jacket anymore - more tubby around the chest/gut so he said he needs to buy another suit.  He did not mention how the waist is fitting 😄.  For me, nothing fits except a couple of elastic waist skirts.  Will need to buy some more clothes - so, that's a blessing too! 😜