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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

Blue in Munich said:
And this is what we are up against;

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Yes, that car park is as empty as it looks, yes, everyone else was leaving plenty of space so the muppet decided to see how close they could park to mine. Fortunately I left before they came back otherwise I may have struggled to maintain social distancing.
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That's a constant irritation of mine. I always park in the remotest part of the car park possible having had too many dints from idiots opening doors into my car. Without fail I return and some numpty has parked next to me - do they think the cars get lonely?? Actually I think they are so numptified they need another car in order to park theirs between the white lines.
 
AmandaJR said:
That's a constant irritation of mine. I always park in the remotest part of the car park possible having had too many dints from idiots opening doors into my car. Without fail I return and some numpty has parked next to me - do they think the cars get lonely?? Actually I think they are so numptified they need another car in order to park theirs between the white lines.
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You hit the nail on the head there .. some people struggle to park straight / in the lines so use other cars as a guide to help them
 
HappyHacker1 said:
I think people in general are starting to be far less concerned about the social distancing etc. I recall a few weeks ago when you went in to a supermarket you can see visibly on people's faces the fear in them, that doesn't seem to be there so much now.

So it seems they are naturally slackening themselves so can't see how a tightening of the rules is going to work and it was always the case that you can only lockdown for so long before the public gravitate against it.
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Not sure I agree with the last sentence Spain and Italy seemed to impose far stricter restrictions with a large degree of success. Yes there were publicised incidents of flouting the rules and fines imposed but neither society seemed to rebel and ignore the rules. I think unless we see a downturn soon, and it's not happening as far as I can see, certainly locally, then we have no choice but to extend. If that means getting tougher to enforce then so be it
 
pauljames87 said:
You hit the nail on the head there .. some people struggle to park straight / in the lines so use other cars as a guide to help them
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Even then they end up too close to my side...with mine being a 2 door they're big doors and it's not the easiest to extract myself from!! Oh the cursing...
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Not sure I agree with the last sentence Spain and Italy seemed to impose far stricter restrictions with a large degree of success. Yes there were publicised incidents of flouting the rules and fines imposed but neither society seemed to rebel and ignore the rules. I think unless we see a downturn soon, and it's not happening as far as I can see, certainly locally, then we have no choice but to extend. If that means getting tougher to enforce then so be it
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I'd bet my house it doesn't get tightened. There are already reports on how it will be relaxed, dates even mentioned and as I say, people will only put up with it for so long.
 
Doon frae Troon said:
Been there, done that, got the medal.:LOL:
Clutchin at straws, can she use a local use a post office.

BTW Awful performance by Handcock today. He looked like someone with a worry on his mind.
More ummms and errs than a 19 year old trainee manager.

BTW 2....Has anyone worked out that 1,000 tests a week will take 700 weeks to check out all of the UK.
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Very enlightened comment. It's far from surprising that someone with the enormous weight on his shoulders finds it difficult to produce the polished performance you are looking for.
 
Kaz said:
Well I have had some sort of epiphany. After spending the first few weeks yearning to get back to normal, obsessing over the graphs, wondering when it will end I have realised that it is what it is and this is "normal" for now and we might as well make the most of it.

Needs to be said that I recognise I'm lucky and privileged to be able to be sanguine about it because I am still working, remotely, I have a big flat that I share only with the love of my life and we're in a nice area with walks and open spaces nearby.

So I've tidied and organised the room I use as an office, made it a nice environment to be in each day. After years of talking about getting back into running but never having time I've finally started and making progress. We're cooking proper meals so eating better, keeping the house tidier, starting to sort out the garden and generally living slower and appreciating what we have more. Living in the present, I suppose, instead of yearning for things to go back to how they were.

Hoping I can keep this mindset going.
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That's fantastic to read.

It's really hard at times to think about not seeing people. However my wife and I both appreciate how lucky we are

She is pregnant so isn't allowed to her school. 12 weeks minimum. By time she goes back (if the school opens then) it will be almost summer holidays then twins are due.

Then myself I'm still working to keep normality on the underground.

We are lucky that a. We are paid and b. We have each other / little lady. We are all just enjoying the time we have together when I'm not working and when I am working I'm enjoying a diff 4 walls and some conversation
 
Kaz said:
Well I have had some sort of epiphany. After spending the first few weeks yearning to get back to normal, obsessing over the graphs, wondering when it will end I have realised that it is what it is and this is "normal" for now and we might as well make the most of it.

Needs to be said that I recognise I'm lucky and privileged to be able to be sanguine about it because I am still working, remotely, I have a big flat that I share only with the love of my life, with a garden and we're in a nice area with walks and open spaces nearby.

So I've tidied and organised the room I use as an office, made it a nice environment to be in each day. After years of talking about getting back into running but never having time I've finally started and making progress. We're cooking proper meals so eating better, keeping the house tidier, starting to sort out the garden and generally living slower and appreciating what we have more. Living in the present, I suppose, instead of yearning for things to go back to how they were.

Hoping I can keep this mindset going.
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We're much the same and overall lockdown hasn't been too bad for us at all. No rushing around in the morning (usually to walk the dogs before golf!) and a lovely home and surroundings which we've always appreciated but even more so now. We get on really well and the dogs brighten our lives constantly so if Groundhog Day it is then so be it.

Like you, I recognise how fortunate I am though and how difficult it would be with young kids in a top floor flat with no outside space and dwindling funds.

I do need a plan and structure to my days though so did struggle when it rained and outdoors wasn't tempting so walking/exercise plans changed. In desperation I did some housework and that gave me a sense of purpose to the day.
 
Home tomorrow after 13 days in a hotel and 12 days after showing my first symptoms.
Will be glad to get home.
Its definitely been a hard mental struggle more than the physical symptoms themselves, even though they weren’t pleasant.
The work thing is a blow losing my job during all this, but I’ve got plenty of confidence in my own ability to move onto something better, touch wood ?
Thanks for all the well wishes, much appreciated.
 
BrianM said:
Home tomorrow after 13 days in a hotel and 12 days after showing my first symptoms.
Will be glad to get home.
Its definitely been a hard mental struggle more than the physical symptoms themselves, even though they weren’t pleasant.
The work thing is a blow losing my job during all this, but I’ve got plenty of confidence in my own ability to move onto something better, touch wood ?
Thanks for all the well wishes, much appreciated.
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Nothing like your own place and bed to start feeling 100% again (y)(y)
 
Hobbit said:
Spain removes IVA (VAT) on masks, gloves and ALL medicines sold to the public.
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Are masks and gloves easily available to buy for the public? One of the comments in the UK is that if the public pile in to buy them then it makes it harder for those who really need them to get hold of them. It creates another supply issue.
 
Lord Tyrion said:
Are masks and gloves easily available to buy for the public? One of the comments in the UK is that if the public pile in to buy them then it makes it harder for those who really need them to get hold of them. It creates another supply issue.
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No problem getting them in the Farmacia. Prices were a bit step but reading further into the announcement the govt have set a fixed price for the masks.
 
Lord Tyrion said:
Are masks and gloves easily available to buy for the public? One of the comments in the UK is that if the public pile in to buy them then it makes it harder for those who really need them to get hold of them. It creates another supply issue.
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HID tried to order a box of FFP3 masks back at start of March when it started to get serious in the UK. Got an email today saying it'll be delivered 6th May so nearly two months. I would say that's fine for public consumption and keep the bulk for the NHS
 
Kaz said:
Well I have had some sort of epiphany. After spending the first few weeks yearning to get back to normal, obsessing over the graphs, wondering when it will end I have realised that it is what it is and this is "normal" for now and we might as well make the most of it.

Needs to be said that I recognise I'm lucky and privileged to be able to be sanguine about it because I am still working, remotely, I have a big flat that I share only with the love of my life, with a garden and we're in a nice area with walks and open spaces nearby.

So I've tidied and organised the room I use as an office, made it a nice environment to be in each day. After years of talking about getting back into running but never having time I've finally started and making progress. We're cooking proper meals so eating better, keeping the house tidier, starting to sort out the garden and generally living slower and appreciating what we have more. Living in the present, I suppose, instead of yearning for things to go back to how they were.

Hoping I can keep this mindset going.
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weve been trying to work on a similar basis, mrs fundy is still working 3 days a week from home, we have a garden, walks on the doorstep. plans have been derailed but its out of our control for now, trying to do something constructive each day and making some sketchy plans for as we come out of the other side as to what our priorities will be. trying to do some learning (self development, poker, chess, planning law etc) definitely eating healthier and doing a few bits for me that normally get ignored. we'll be fine as long as our nearest and dearest (parents and siblings and their families) are in the short to medium term. also aware were suffering less than most currently and trying to offer help/support where we can
 
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