The COVID-19 lockdown: what are you up to? Q & A with Simon Murray

The odd repeat of movies

Friends of ours recently lost their grandson, so our mortality was in discussion, along with what music we would like at our funeral. David Frizzell and Shelly West's song 'You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma', Led Zepplin's 'Stairway to Heaven', Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs 'Most People I Know Think That I Am Crazy' and the band Pink Floyd's song 'Wish You Were Here' are but a few that were considered.

I am fortunate that my wife does a lot of the cooking, but I do dabble in cooking roasts, corn beef, racks of lamb and Kylie Kwong's slow cooked chicken.

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Living on a farm, I am used to spending time by myself, so having regular phone communication with friends suits me. Fitness wise, I am doing normal farm jobs that keep me reasonably fit.

I enjoy being with my dogs and working cattle and particularly like watching the interaction between the dogs and cattle.

As mentioned, living on a farm means I have been working from home for many years.

I am proud by the way the people in our community have embraced the messages from the Governments and the health experts and how various businesses have adapted their way of operating to keep going. It has been tough, but I have seen people being positive and not letting things get them down.

Look after yourself, your family and loved ones. Keep in touch with your friends, be it by having a few drinks and a chat via the internet, or using the phone to keep in contact.