Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

[Swinglowandslow]

That’s annoying when someone changes your quote to suit themselves.
The mods should ban this practice.

It was done because it was a quick, brief way of commenting on the post and giving a different point of view which is obvious from the changes made.
I had seen it done before several times . No disrespect was intended, merely to quickly put my view.
However, if it upsets posters to that extent, then it is a practice I shall not repeat.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Apparently Joe Wicks got over 800k views on his one this morning. He is doing one for adults and I think kids as well. Good stuff.

My wife is part of a womens running group and they have a FB chat. Most of them are at home now and they did the Joe Wicks workout together. The funniest post was from one woman who stated, 'memo to self, tomorrow I can still do it in my pj's but I MUST put on a sports bra before taking part',

We just watched Joe W do a quick 3 exercise keep fit regime on Holly & Phil. I'm told bu Mrs SILH that I'm doing it every day. With Zumba three times a week.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Surely as an intelligent person you Do!!
'Getting out and about" is a world of difference from going travelling and socialising compared to just being outside.
You must recognise that sun-light and fresh air are both beneficial to physical and mental health? It is advantageous to sleep, blood circulation, digestion and the immune system which is critical at this time. As an adult surely you can see the differences between sensible advice to keep a degree of fitness at a time when sitting around might be the easy option for people confined at home.

Of course it's preferable - but sorry - what do you think that all those folks in Europe who are not allowed to leave their homes are doing - or if they can leave home they can only leave to go to shops or pharmacy. Are their fitness needs in fresh air and sunlight somehow less than ours? Further - I suggest that there many more in continental Europe who live in flats and apartments than in the UK - and so have no private garden or yard to use for exercise. What are they doing?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

One of the benefits of living in a sparse county, Northumberland, is that there are plenty of empty spaces. We walked our dog on a beach yesterday and this was how it looked throughout our 45 minutes there. We are very lucky.

Certain beaches were crowdy yesterday by all accounts but a bit of local knowledge, going off the beaten track, helped us. I suspect this will become a regular one for us, as long as it stays this empty.

 

[SocketRocket]

good god man don’t you get it. My comment is nothing to do with the politics of Johnson. This about the one man who can make the decisions that might save thousands of lives...including our own - he must make them when the stupidity and selfishness of tens of thousands is quite eveident.

And he will. Just cut him some slack and let him manage the unmanageable.

 

[Hacker Khan]

One of the benefits of living in a sparse county, Northumberland, is that there are plenty of empty spaces. We walked our dog on a beach yesterday and this was how it looked throughout our 45 minutes there. We are very lucky.

Certain beaches were crowdy yesterday by all accounts but a bit of local knowledge, going off the beaten track, helped us. I suspect this will become a regular one for us, as long as it stays this empty.


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To be fair some of the beaches are that deserted in the summer when I've been. And all the better for it. Which beach is this?

 

[User62651]

Views - Is cutting the grass in your own place irresponsible? Not near anybody else and a still day. The views of several on here would suggest to me they think that it is wrong. Fresh air and exercise away from others for a limited time.

Took a car load of household rubbish to recycling earlier because our 3 week council collection is hopelessly inadequate and I dont want rubbish festering around full wheelie bins with gulls ripping it apart, not essential I suppose but needed. With everyone being at home there is more rubbish than normal. That's a 2 mile round trip. Is that bad/wrong behaviour too? Maintaining social distance and hand washing is the guidance i have from Govt and I'm doing that. Trips out are few and 99% of the time they involve the mrs's business, food shops, dog walking. If I am doing what Government recommends then that should be ok until directive changes, no?

Also seems because some beaches/parks were crowded yesterday that those of us who walked our dogs on a deserted beach were somehow wrong, partly because we drove there and back (15 miles maybe) which some deem un-nescessary and non essential. Does circumstance not come into it at all?

Expert on tv earlier saying 2 metres is enough to avoid virus in others breath, of course if it's windy and you are downwind of an 'infected' then you could in theory be more likely to catch some of that breath and become infected. Still said risk was low but a risk nonetheless.

Should I go stand in corner and think about what I've done/may do?

 

[drdel]

Of course it's preferable - but sorry - what do you think that all those folks in Europe who are not allowed to leave their homes are doing - or if they can leave home they can only leave to go to shops or pharmacy. Are their fitness needs in fresh air and sunlight somehow less than ours? Further - I suggest that there many more in continental Europe who live in flats and apartments than in the UK - and so have no private garden or yard to use for exercise. What are they doing?

Sorry but that's pure deflection. In no way did I suggest our European neighbours were worth less and it is scurrilous to infer that I was demeaning their situation.

You were moaning about Hancock's statement. He was referring to the UK as was I.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

To be fair some of the beaches are that deserted in the summer when I've been. And all the better for it. Which beach is this?

Ssshhhhhh, it is Cresswell beach but not the obvious section. It is a long stretch of brilliant coastline and we drove further along the coast and then cut across the dunes, on a dedicated path.

You are right, the beaches here are usually pretty empty but at the moment they are busier than normal as people are looking for places to go that they believe will be quiet. I suspect the likes of Alnmouth, Bamburgh, Cresswell normal stretch, Blyth even would have been busy but there is enough where it will be okay if you know the area.

 

[MegaSteve]

Judging by pictures/accounts, on social media, our local beach/promenade was pretty rammed yesterday...

With so many, in these parts, living in apartments/flats etc its a difficult situation to get out for that important fresh air and sunshine when we have it...

BTW I live adjacent(ish) to a Lido with a beach and miniature railway on the edge of suburbia...

 

[Hobbit]

And he will. Just cut him some slack and let him manage the unmanageable.

There is a horrifying truth in what you've posted. Its a while since I looked at the league table of healthcare provision by country. Spain was 5th several years ago, and there's no need to think its changed that much. The efforts being made here in Spain are massive. The community, apart from an exceptionally small percentage, are absolutely behind doing the right things.

But just have a look at the scale of the numbers! Frightening!

It is almost unmanageable. When the dust has settled and tens of thousands are dead people will say he made a Horlicks of it without knowing how many would have died if he hadn't done it the way he will.

 

[Twire]

Can we stop miss quoting people by "fixing it" for them please. If I see it, posts will be deleted and infractions given. Thank you.

 

[robinthehood]

Sorry i sometimes forget that location isn't visible on the mobile version of the forum. In Mauritius. I don't know but I suppose they've just weighed up the risk to life of a human against the best practice of keeping a pet

He's part of the family not just a pet. I'd say most feel this way too. It's not hard to walk him and avoid social contact.

 

[pendodave]

Of course it's preferable - but sorry - what do you think that all those folks in Europe who are not allowed to leave their homes are doing - or if they can leave home they can only leave to go to shops or pharmacy. Are their fitness needs in fresh air and sunlight somehow less than ours? Further - I suggest that there many more in continental Europe who live in flats and apartments than in the UK - and so have no private garden or yard to use for exercise. What are they doing?

I think that apart from parts of Italy and Spain they are doing pretty much what we are.
My impression is that the lockdown term is thrown around by all and sundry without much thought. The idea that everyone in Europe is locked in their houses is inaccurate and not helpful when considering the best course of action for the Uk.

 

[Robster59]

Didnt say was just about the walking I said the walking is mire beneficial from the health aspect which it is. I agree the focus you get helps distract you but there more important things than golf.

Ban this man from the forum immediately!

 

[robinthehood]

Views - Is cutting the grass in your own place irresponsible? Not near anybody else and a still day. The views of several on here would suggest to me they think that it is wrong. Fresh air and exercise away from others for a limited time.

Took a car load of household rubbish to recycling earlier because our 3 week council collection is hopelessly inadequate and I dont want rubbish festering around full wheelie bins with gulls ripping it apart, not essential I suppose but needed. With everyone being at home there is more rubbish than normal. That's a 2 mile round trip. Is that bad/wrong behaviour too? Maintaining social distance and hand washing is the guidance i have from Govt and I'm doing that. Trips out are few and 99% of the time they involve the mrs's business, food shops, dog walking. If I am doing what Government recommends then that should be ok until directive changes, no?

Also seems because some beaches/parks were crowded yesterday that those of us who walked our dogs on a deserted beach were somehow wrong, partly because we drove there and back (15 miles maybe) which some deem un-nescessary and non essential. Does circumstance not come into it at all?

Expert on tv earlier saying 2 metres is enough to avoid virus in others breath, of course if it's windy and you are downwind of an 'infected' then you could in theory be more likely to catch some of that breath and become infected. Still said risk was low but a risk nonetheless.

Should I go stand in corner and think about what I've done/may do?

Yes and wear a D hat. . I'm with you, too many posts fall into crazy whatiffery.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

He's part of the family not just a pet. I'd say most feel this way too. It's not hard to walk him and avoid social contact.

Nope, just a dog, just a pet, and just like all of society you get good and bad owners.

 

[Imurg]

Finally some advice for driving instructors from our governing bodies and industry groups.....

All driving lessons should stop from today...

You think..?

I stopped almost a week ago.
Unfathomable that it's taken this long...

 

[Fugee]

I honestly don't understand what's going on in the UK. You should know what's coming. Letting people do what they want is only going to make things much worse. IMO movements should be restricted as a precaution.

 

[robinthehood]

Nope, just a dog, just a pet, and just like all of society you get good and bad owners.

For many , their cat, dog or whatever is far more than just a pet.
Pet or whatever it's detrimental to my dogs health if he isn't excersised regularly.