Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

[Deleted member 16999]

Think this is a annual event in non-pandemic times. Although gyms might be mourning the loss of new membership fees from people who'll only go a couple of times.....

Yes and No tbh Karen, we’ve had the extras from the Gyms closed, but definitely more runners and dog walkers than the normal New Years resolution crowd.

This lot may last until the lockdown ends.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I'm one who do insist on getting my daily exercise outdoors, despite not exercising that much at this time last year. I will not sit inside a 1 bedroom flat for 8-10 weeks straight besides going to the shop which is a 30 sec walk from the flat. I do not drive anywhere to exercise, I do not speak to anyone and I do not get close to anyone when I go for my daily walk or run. If anyone thinks that selfish, well so be it.

I would guess that part of your normal daily exercise was going to work (we shouldn’t under estimate that part at all)

I’m more talking about those who now talk about it as if they are training for the Olympics.

It’s recognised the importance for mental health alone, but we also know that once the lockdown is over, the most daily exercise they’ll do is to the local pub and back and some of the poor dogs will get no further than the back yard 4-5 times a week.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Yes and No tbh Karen, we’ve had the extras from the Gyms closed, but definitely more runners and dog walkers than the normal New Years resolution crowd.

This lot may last until the lockdown ends.

I wonder if part of that is because group running is currently not allowed? Whether club runners or fun runners, people who may have run on one night in one location are suddenly split up and spread out. It looks as though more are out and about.

People who are now working from home, not commuting and chatting to co-workers, may also need a walk / run to clear their heads. I could certainly understand that.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Mrs got sent a video put together by an ICT teacher that makes quite plainly clear the frustrations and angers of many teachers over the current situation. I can't post it as it contains too many criticisms of Gavler (as he calls him so you get the tone) and Gavler's boss. But of many things that made me 'smile' albeit wryly, was that this teacher thinks that for many parents the definition of a 'Key Worker' is 'Someone who has a Job'.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I wonder if part of that is because group running is currently not allowed? Whether club runners or fun runners, people who may have run on one night in one location are suddenly split up and spread out. It looks as though more are out and about.

People who are now working from home, not commuting and chatting to co-workers, may also need a walk / run to clear their heads. I could certainly understand that.

Could also those travelling to the coast to run, place is busier than summer at times.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Could also those travelling to the coast to run, place is busier than summer at times.

There is logic in that. The coast is not muddy, whether going along the promenade, beach etc. In the summer you could walk through fields, paths, woodland etc. Now those areas are mudbaths and not a lot of fun.

 

[rudebhoy]

There is logic in that. The coast is not muddy, whether going along the promenade, beach etc. In the summer you could walk through fields, paths, woodland etc. Now those areas are mudbaths and not a lot of fun.

One of the routes we take walking to the beach goes onto a footpath at the back of Whitley Bay GC. Last time we went that way, it was a proper mudbath. That was early Dec. Saw some pictures the greenkeepers had posted on FB at the w/e - it's no longer a mudbath, it's now a proper river!

If we want a decent walk with the dog, the beach is the only option at the moment. The exception was Saturday morning when, thanks to it being -6 overnight, it was possible to get round the fields first thing as everything was frozen solid.

 

[Jamesbrown]

The Daily Mail running a total scare story on their site today about how far new lockdown measures could go. It's not far short of suggesting martial law. Appalling "journalism" but what would you expect from them?
Then they add a ton of provocative comments to promote click bait.[/QUOT

Martial law was the only thing that made sense to me at the beginning.
Still is.
I don’t believe you have to be a politician or chief medical officer to that work that out unless somebody can explain otherwise?
sure it’d of been quicker and cheaper.

 

[IanM]

Just seen a clip on the TV news of the Police smashing down the doors of a pub, where folk were inside "drinking as usual."

 

[PNWokingham]

With respect - you directed your 'reflect' comment personally to me as an individual churchgoer - and not at the governments decisions in respect of places of worship.

My comment in respect of the Pet Supermarket was simply that it was one of three stores - the other two being Homebase and Halfords - in the same location - indeed sharing the same car park. I could have walked straight through the door of the Pet store without having any essential need to do so - and is that not actually the issue in respect of stores that remain open.

for sake of repeating myself again - what is to stop you going into Halfords or Fredo Fancies is the law!! it says you go if you need to - and this also allows you to grab a takeaway coffee, which we do regularly in very safely organised segreagated local coffee shops.

What is your problem with three shops remaining open in one small location? I cannot see any way that is bad. How would you define which one should stay open and which two should close? What would this concentration in goods' availability do to social distancing? Would this increase or decrease concentrations of people buying their essentials?

The personal element was there in my response as it was directed at you and what you said and the church element because, personally, as mentioned, i think the law is wrong here and you are an avid church goer who is always sharp on criticising things that are allowed and i wanted to add some context

 

[Jimaroid]

Not posted on this topic for a while but today was the first day of "online learning" in 2021 day for my daughter as part of latest Scottish stay-at-home.

My wife works in the NHS, I've been working from home since it all started but this morning was a new low of emotions for me. I really feel for the teachers, it's a complete shambles.

Don't know what else to say, I'm just depressed and almost came to tears helping my daughter attempt to speak to her teacher via Teams this morning.

Would love to find the best of this situation but not seeing one.

 

[road2ruin]

Not posted on this topic for a while but today was the first day of "online learning" in 2021 day for my daughter as part of latest Scottish stay-at-home.

My wife works in the NHS, I've been working from home since it all started but this morning was a new low of emotions for me. I really feel for the teachers, it's a complete shambles.

Don't know what else to say, I'm just depressed and almost came to tears helping my daughter attempt to speak to her teacher via Teams this morning.

Would love to find the best of this situation but not seeing one.

I have found the the easiest way to cope is to decide exactly what your expectations are of your daughters learning for that day and then immediately reduce it by half. I'm not sure how old yours is however mine is 6 and she has days when she appears to be a child genius and then days where you wonder how she copes with even the most basic of tasks. Today we did were doing number bonds up to 25. It was one of the most frustrating experiences I've had for a while and really showed by I don't have the attributes to be a teacher. She just sat there at stared blankly even though I know she can do it, there seemed to be a complete unwillingness to try.

In Lockdown 1.0 this would have resulted in a huge argument on both sides however this time I just call it quits and we move onto something else, in this case I read her a story. It just diffuses the situation and you accept that today we will not be scaling the educational highs!!

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Talk in the queue at nursey of them shutting, the mum's really don't want them too, what else are we going to do with them whilst we work from home

Only 5 kids this afternoon

One mum did say she's upped her kid to all week now their spaces. That was a bit naughty but hey within the rules so no judgement

 

[Tashyboy]

Not posted on this topic for a while but today was the first day of "online learning" in 2021 day for my daughter as part of latest Scottish stay-at-home.

My wife works in the NHS, I've been working from home since it all started but this morning was a new low of emotions for me. I really feel for the teachers, it's a complete shambles.

Don't know what else to say, I'm just depressed and almost came to tears helping my daughter attempt to speak to her teacher via Teams this morning.

Would love to find the best of this situation but not seeing one.

during the first lockdown, me and mainly missis T did massive amounts of home school work with the kids. But were both retired and we both had the time. They could of gone to school seeing as mums a Bobby but we had them.
This time round me and Missis T have had Covid and are knackered. We just cannot help to home school the kids. Part of the problem for me is some parents have no interest what so ever in doing any school work with the kids and others want to do all of the school work and it just is not possible For some. At the moment you are juggling balls. Them balls being NHS work, working from home and home schooling. Your working from home and NHS are the main balls. Don’t drop them. Home schooling is not a target. Me I would speak to the school, explain the situation that you are doing as much as you can. They will understand. Home schooling is not a competition.?

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Estate agents just been mentioned to look at closing tbh I fully agree

Sorry if you are one

But they are litterally open to keep the economy that's propped up by artificial house prices going ... It's not essienal to move

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

for sake of repeating myself again - what is to stop you going into Halfords or Fredo Fancies is the law!! it says you go if you need to - and this also allows you to grab a takeaway coffee, which we do regularly in very safely organised segreagated local coffee shops.

What is your problem with three shops remaining open in one small location? I cannot see any way that is bad. How would you define which one should stay open and which two should close? What would this concentration in goods' availability do to social distancing? Would this increase or decrease concentrations of people buying their essentials?

The personal element was there in my response as it was directed at you and what you said and the church element because, personally, as mentioned, i think the law is wrong here and you are an avid church goer who is always sharp on criticising things that are allowed and i wanted to add some context

My point is whether or not they need to be fully open as they are if it is critical as Whitty tells us that we MUST reduce the opportunities and contexts that result in individuals from many different households coming into contact with the risk of infection; that it critical that we MUST reduce and absolutely minimise the times we leave our homes - and therefore we should remove as fa as possible the attraction to leave our homes.

If I have to stand in a Q outside a store in the cold and rain - I might thing twice about whether or not I actually need what I am after buying from the store. I might instead not bother - or I might find an alternative way of buying what I need that does not need me to leave my home.

I too think the law is wrong in respect of churches and others places of worship being open - and that is despite me knowing how very important it is for many. Some might think churches being open is 'essential'. On balance I do not.

 

[fundy]

Estate agents just been mentioned to look at closing tbh I fully agree

Sorry if you are one

But they are litterally open to keep the economy that's propped up by artificial house prices going ... It's not essienal to move

For 90% of moves this is probably true, but there are some people who have no choice but to move and this has to be facilitated to some degree. What should change imho is the governments guidance but highly unlikely unless Rishi extends the stamp duty holiday (they shouldve agreed to extend it by however long this 3rd lockdown is imho)

 

[Deleted member 21784]

For 90% of moves this is probably true, but there are some people who have no choice but to move and this has to be facilitated to some degree. What should change imho is the governments guidance but highly unlikely unless Rishi extends the stamp duty holiday (they shouldve agreed to extend it by however long this 3rd lockdown is imho)

My neighbour however has taken the Micheal out of the whole situation

Moving because and I quote "been here 11 years. Bored now fancy a change"

Purple bricks used.. and then did visits one after the other litterally could tag team them

Guidelines completely ignored

 

[fundy]

My neighbour however has taken the Micheal out of the whole situation

Moving because and I quote "been here 11 years. Bored now fancy a change"

Purple bricks used.. and then did visits one after the other litterally could tag team them

Guidelines completely ignored

And like everything, there is always a small percentage of idiots.

Were stuck waiting and not knowing whether we are or arent going to be moving (having agreed our sale on Sept 1st!)

 

[Jimaroid]

I have found the the easiest way to cope is to decide exactly what your expectations are of your daughters learning for that day and then immediately reduce it by half. I'm not sure how old yours is however mine is 6 and she has days when she appears to be a child genius and then days where you wonder how she copes with even the most basic of tasks. Today we did were doing number bonds up to 25. It was one of the most frustrating experiences I've had for a while and really showed by I don't have the attributes to be a teacher. She just sat there at stared blankly even though I know she can do it, there seemed to be a complete unwillingness to try.

In Lockdown 1.0 this would have resulted in a huge argument on both sides however this time I just call it quits and we move onto something else, in this case I read her a story. It just diffuses the situation and you accept that today we will not be scaling the educational highs!!

Yeah, mine's 8 and I recognise that frustration well. I just hate myself for the times where I'm saying "I'm busy" because I'm trying to context switch between my work stress and her school stress. Thanks for the thoughts, it's just tough, we're OK. I'm frustrated, the online learning could be so much better if they had the skills and resources available, but as it is, I just want to walk down the road and put a brick through the window of the little "£$%"£$ that won't mute his mic.

P.S. If anyone reads about that happening in a newspaper soon, it wasn't me.