Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

[GB72]

Do you not have click and collect at your local B&q.
They have it very well organised and safe with goods social distancing. I should add that you can't go in the store, just wait and they come out to you with your order, at all times keeping social distance.

We do but taking up to an hour just to get on the website and we do not have a massive store and so a lot of stuff out of stock.

 

[pokerjoke]

To be honest and it’s only an opinion nobody is actually saying stay in.
They are advising.
Different areas should in my opinion have different advisories.
Why should someone in a village be the same as City folk.
It’s very easy to social distance yourself from others when you have miles of space.
I take my boy out regularly for his runs and it’s easy to stay away from others,we make sure we don’t touch anything.
One thing we have noticed is how many others have now come out compared to the start of all this it’s quite astonishing.
Are people now thinking if they are doing it why can’t we.
Or because they will go mad stuck inside all day.
I’ve been shopping 3 times since shutdown in Tesco and although it’s well organised the staff are the closest to each other.
I saw 2 police ladies virtually hand in hand.
Me and my boy can keep well away and will continue to until told otherwise.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

No surprise you'd be shocked. Does death by cabin fever have a better outcome then? I get annoyed seeing any people who think its ok for them to decide when they can break the rules or breach the curfew we have here

You're ex-forces you should understand more than most and the implications of not following orders. Here, going out is simply not a choice these idiots can make

For those of us non-essential workers (not some expended key workers list, just the essential workers with travel permits) There is no exercise here, there is no walk your dog, there is no leave the house because 'its quiet and no one else is about so what's the harm' there is no pop to the shops even if its for bread

There is only; stay in the house, do not leave unless it is for medical reasons or it is your allocated shopping day, period!

You have missed the point

My shock was at the use of the statement “happy to bring death “ - just think about that , it’s basically saying happy to kill someone

Yes some people will ignore the guidelines etc and go out - but that doesn’t mean they are “happy to bring death “ - it could be for many reasons from frustration , mental issues , boredom , being a rebel etc

And the guidelines that are in place in the UK are vastly different from a small island

We have guidelines that allow people to go out for various reasons so people going out are not “happy to bring death”

Now if you had said that we all know someone stupid enough to ignore rules , guidelines , restrictions etc at the risk of catching the virus then I would agree - my issue was with your choice of imo a very poor phrase.

 

[Golfmmad]

We do but taking up to an hour just to get on the website and we do not have a massive store and so a lot of stuff out of stock.

OK, but what I have done is get on the page, see how long the wait is, if over an hour, go for a daily walk and by the time I get back just wait for a few minutes.
I know it's frustrating but you can always leave the queue and go back later or next day.
I've been trying to get, sharp sand, building sand and about 30 bricks for a small project but no joy so far.
I also noticed that they are trialling some selected stores to open to the public. Might be worth looking out for that.

 

[Hobbit]

You have missed the point

My shock was at the use of the statement “happy to bring death “ - just think about that , it’s basically saying happy to kill someone

Yes some people will ignore the guidelines etc and go out - but that doesn’t mean they are “happy to bring death “ - it could be for many reasons from frustration , mental issues , boredom , being a rebel etc

And the guidelines that are in place in the UK are vastly different from a small island

We have guidelines that allow people to go out for various reasons so people going out are not “happy to bring death”

Now if you had said that we all know someone stupid enough to ignore rules , guidelines , restrictions etc at the risk of catching the virus then I would agree - my issue was with your choice of imo a very poor phrase.

Do you honestly think Slab meant people were happy to kill other people? Its semantics, that's all and we all know what he meant. No need to make a song and dance about it. Or even write the post for him, which is how your post ends.

 

[SocketRocket]

I agree with this. I am positive that the government will chuck us a bone in the next week or two to keep us motivated. I worry what will happen if they simply extend it again

Really? I am more concerned what will happen if they dont. Look at the number of deaths so far, we have to keep our nerve at this time.

 

[hovis]

Really? I am more concerned what will happen if they dont. Look at the number of deaths so far, we have to keep our nerve at this time.

I agree. I just think as a whole society will struggle with an additional extension. it doesn't help that we've all been stuck indoors since October. I don't think I would have noticed a lockdown if this happened in December

 

[SatchFan]

 

[Slab]

You have missed the point

My shock was at the use of the statement “happy to bring death “ - just think about that , it’s basically saying happy to kill someone

Yes some people will ignore the guidelines etc and go out - but that doesn’t mean they are “happy to bring death “ - it could be for many reasons from frustration , mental issues , boredom , being a rebel etc

And the guidelines that are in place in the UK are vastly different from a small island

We have guidelines that allow people to go out for various reasons so people going out are not “happy to bring death”

Now if you had said that we all know someone stupid enough to ignore rules , guidelines , restrictions etc at the risk of catching the virus then I would agree - my issue was with your choice of imo a very poor phrase.

Take it literally if you like, you have previous for this behaviour when it suits you

Even in the UK 1 in 10 are reported as breaking the rules. It is naive to think none of those rule breakers will infect someone else and to then believe that none of those infections/reinfections could/will result in a death

No one forced them to rule break, ie they were happy (content, comfortable, relaxed, at peace, calm) enough to do so and equally 'happy' to pass on that sentence

 

[MegaSteve]

As I noted last week, with it being essentially a school holiday, there's way less folk about than I thought there might be... Between the two car parks that service the local 'beauty spot' no more than a dozen and a half vehicles to be seen yesterday... About a quarter of the number I'd expect to see in 'normal' times... Even at the weekend when it would be rammed, in good weather, it's essentially empty...

 

[hovis]

Take it literally if you like, you have previous for this behaviour when it suits you

Even in the UK 1 in 10 are reported as breaking the rules. It is naive to think none of those rule breakers will infect someone else and to then believe that none of those infections/reinfections could/will result in a death

No one forced them to rule break, ie they were happy (content, comfortable, relaxed, at peace, calm) enough to do so and equally 'happy' to pass on that sentence

I think you have misunderstood phils post. he was simply saying that "happy to kill someone" is a little stong. I have just been to the shop for a loaf of bread. I could have waited until Friday and got it on my big shop but I wanted some bread. when I stepped outside I wasn't looking to kill someone and if it did cause this outcome I certainly wouldn't be happy about it

 

[Deleted member 21258]

Really? I am more concerned what will happen if they dont. Look at the number of deaths so far, we have to keep our nerve at this time.

I am certainly not commenting over the deaths, as it is terrible like really bad. But would be however interested if you have thought about supply chains breaking down with prolonged lockdowns and the knock on effects of no food or essentials etc.

Reports are already coming in on supply chains failing and social unrest in the world and we are a world economy, and these are likely to get worse if this goes on for another 3 months say(poorer countries will see big problems very quickly) and if supply chains fail to any extent, then you will have a far far worse situation then the virus to contend with. The ramifications are truly mind blowing

I'm not a tin hat kind of person, but with the start of these reports coming in, even I am starting to think oh poo, I need a new hat and a gun to hand........

Governments around the world are really between a hard place and a rock over the lockdowns. With poorer countries much nearer the edge, than people in the UK generally.

 

[SocketRocket]

As I noted last week, with it being essentially a school holiday, there's way less folk about than I thought there might be... Between the two car parks that service the local 'beauty spot' no more than a dozen and a half vehicles to be seen yesterday... About a quarter of the number I'd expect to see in 'normal' times... Even at the weekend when it would be rammed, in good weather, it's essentially empty...

Where I live the Malvern Hills and some large areas of common land are very popular with visitors. The Body responsible for maintaining these areas have closed off all their car parks. From my house I have a view of the hills ridgeway and at the start of the lockdown it had a regular stream of walkers. It's now almost deserted.

 

[Slab]

I think you have misunderstood phils post. he was simply saying that "happy to kill someone" is a little stong. I have just been to the shop for a loaf of bread. I could have waited until Friday and got it on my big shop but I wanted some bread. when I stepped outside I wasn't looking to kill someone and if it did cause this outcome I certainly wouldn't be happy about it

I think if he chooses to believe (even as I suspect its only a faux belief) that I truly meant they were 'happy' (i.e took pleasure from) then yes it would be more than a 'little strong'

Phil does what Phil does, I certainly wont change him nor will i try

 

[rosecott]

To a certain extent, I can understand if there is a slow creep out of lockdown going on. Where I am, in rural Lincolnshire, I am one of the lucky ones. Nobody in the village has it, nobody I know has it and there are only 500 odd cases in the whole of the county (on a population of nearly 700000). I hit a real low at the weekend with simple boredom and it would have been so easy just to go out, I didn't, I went on my normal walk around the village and talked to a couple of people from the other side of the road and that helped. What I am saying is I have it easy, I am working, I have a garden, I live in as near to a safe area as you can get and I have nice walks around me and even with that, I nearly broke at the weekend. With that in mind, I can see how this must be affecting people without even half of the benefits that I have.

One change I would like to see made is, with social distancing or whatever is necessary, to allow access to DIY supplies and garden supplies. So much I could do to keep myself occupied if I could getjust basic supplies like fence paint.

There will obviously not be the range of the B&Qs but I understand the Wilkinsons stores are fully open but what they stock may not be what you want.

 

[GB72]

There will obviously not be the range of the B&Qs but I understand the Wilkinsons stores are fully open but what they stock may not be what you want.

Wiped clean of fence paint. Have a Wilkos next to my office and have queued up there a few times when I needed other things. Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

[Lazkir]

One change I would like to see made is, with social distancing or whatever is necessary, to allow access to DIY supplies and garden supplies. So much I could do to keep myself occupied if I could getjust basic supplies like fence paint.

My wife works at Johnstones, unfortunately she can get all the paint she wants... and has done, has a whole list of stuff for me to paint!

 

[Swinglowandslow]

That’s a shocking statement - really shocking , I don’t know one single person who is “happy to bring death to others” - I’ll put it down to cabin fever

As for more people seemingly out and about - I suspect it’s more down to the directive about being able to drive to areas of exercise , more people going to work potentially.

I also maybe think that the government knew that little change would bring a few more out and potentially could be the smallest start to easing of restrictions in a very subtle way.

Not shocking at all. It's you that doesn't acknowledge that there are some people who don't give a toss about anyone else, or social responsibility .
There are some people who are out and out selfish.
Your post suggests you are likely to put their actions down to things like,
"Not being educated enough about the consequences", etc
In other words, it's not their fault they are like that, it's someone else's, society, or government, or some body etc.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Not shocking at all. It's you that doesn't acknowledge that there are some people who don't give a toss about anyone else, or social responsibility .
There are some people who are out and out selfish.
Your post suggests you are likely to put their actions down to things like,
"Not being educated enough about the consequences", etc
In other words, it's not their fault they are like that, it's someone else's, society, or government, or some body etc.

I’m happy to suggest that you are massively wide of the mark there and there is nothing in anything I have posted that suggests I don’t acknowledge their are idiots out there - do you understand that there is middle ground ?

An area where people can understand why some are acting like idiots and why some think they can ignore any guidelines or advice . ?

 

[AmandaJR]

Not shocking at all. It's you that doesn't acknowledge that there are some people who don't give a toss about anyone else, or social responsibility .
There are some people who are out and out selfish.
Your post suggests you are likely to put their actions down to things like,
"Not being educated enough about the consequences", etc
In other words, it's not their fault they are like that, it's someone else's, society, or government, or some body etc.

I think people need to consider their actions could indeed mean life and death. My nephew works in London as a 5g rigger. His girlfriend works as a nurse in palliative care. He said they'd need to not see each other until this was all over and it was safe. She bitched and he caved. I went nuts at him as he was saying how great Captain Tom was and I suggested one careless move by him and her could see the demise of someone just like Captain Tom. He was like "I'm allright - ok so I smoke but should be ok if I got it" my reply "NO, NO, NO, NO...it's not about YOU"...the penny seemed to drop but who knows.