Coronavirus - political views - supporting or otherwise...

[Lord Tyrion]

Because it all fits the narrative of 'the government did not tell me what to do, provide me with what I need, issue detailed guidelines in time etc and so must be getting it wrong'. Not saying that they are getting everything right, far from it, but there is now an increase section of society who wants to blame their own lack of foresight and preparation on the government. What gets me more is the governing bodies that are also, apparently, totally in the dark about things. They should be discussing preparations and plans with the government and civil service daily almost and, in fact, should have already drawn up proposals themselves after consultation with their members. Trade bodies should be telling the government what they plan to do and how and the government should then be approving these proposals.

Some of them definitely are. I know hairdressers and cinemas have put forward proposals for instance. If others have not then I totally agree, they are muppets.

 

[larmen]

Do I need to take ibuprofen now instead of injecting myself with bleach? This is so confusing.

No, people dumb enough to inject bleach need to be removed from the gene pool.

 

[GB72]

Some of them definitely are. I know hairdressers and cinemas have put forward proposals for instance. If others have not then I totally agree, they are muppets.

Agreed. As it is summer, I am not sure why mobile hairdressers cannot operate outdoors with masks in place, surely safer than when everyone charges down to the barber on opening day. If you cannot guess, I really, really need a haircut.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Ibuprofen is now being trialed as the solution? HAven't we been told at the beginning that it is making it worse? That's why paracetamol was hard to get.
And I hope people don't self medicate with massive amounts of it because it can lead to kidney problems. An ibuprofen here or there when in pain is OK, but continued use only with doctors input.

Depends what else you are on; if Ibruprofen is the cure, I'm up creek without a paddle.

 

[larmen]

Depends what else you are on; if Ibruprofen is the cure, I'm up creek without a paddle.

Me too. My renal consultant doesn't want me to even sniff at it.

 

[clubchamp98]

Yes, that’s why people turned so much to paracetamol when ibuprofen use was discouraged.

Will panic buying start then.?

 

[clubchamp98]

Agreed. As it is summer, I am not sure why mobile hairdressers cannot operate outdoors with masks in place, surely safer than when everyone charges down to the barber on opening day. If you cannot guess, I really, really need a haircut.

SD still applies in your garden.
What about terrace houses they would have to go through your house, unless they used the back entrance up the entry.
But it’s difficult to cut hair from 2 mts.
They could be in 10 houses a day , that’s not safe yet.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

No, people dumb enough to inject bleach need to be removed from the gene pool.

If you elect a clown expect a circus.
Not only applicable to the USA

 

[GB72]

SD still applies in your garden.
What about terrace houses they would have to go through your house, unless they used the back entrance up the entry.
But it’s difficult to cut hair from 2 mts.
They could be in 10 houses a day , that’s not safe yet.

A fair point but, I suspect, in a few weeks the barber shops will be open. Most barbers near me have no booking system, just queuing, and being inside is less safe than being outside. The social distancing element is not going to change unless you are suggesting that barber shops do not open until there is a vaccine or effective treatment. What you would have is the opportunity to phase barbers back in in what is a safer environment whilst also relieving a some of the risk and stress that could be associated with the shops opening and thousands of people rush to try and get a hair cut.

 

[clubchamp98]

A fair point but, I suspect, in a few weeks the barber shops will be open. Most barbers near me have no booking system, just queuing, and being inside is less safe than being outside. The social distancing element is not going to change unless you are suggesting that barber shops do not open until there is a vaccine or effective treatment. What you would have is the opportunity to phase barbers back in in what is a safer environment whilst also relieving a some of the risk and stress that could be associated with the shops opening and thousands of people rush to try and get a hair cut.

Yes I was just thinking it should be compulsory for everyone to have a number 3.
Trimmer from Argos. £20.
Hair and beauty salons are the last things that will open .
Maybe a barber could set up in the local park, PPE and SD in the que would be good .
Payment on phone just a thought.

 

[AmandaJR]

Yes I was just thinking it should be compulsory for everyone to have a number 3.
Trimmer from Argos. £20.
Hair and beauty salons are the last things that will open .
Maybe a barber could set up in the local park, PPE and SD in the que would be good .
Payment on phone just a thought.

I'd run for PM with that as top of my manifesto!

 

[GB72]

Yes I was just thinking it should be compulsory for everyone to have a number 3.
Trimmer from Argos. £20.
Hair and beauty salons are the last things that will open .
Maybe a barber could set up in the local park, PPE and SD in the que would be good .
Payment on phone just a thought.

I actually think that women's hairdressers have a better chance of opening early than men. They work by appointment only mainly, they are far less crowded than barbers and many are already well spaced out between chairs. Once you address how to deal with the inevitable contact within 2m, they actually have the rest pretty sorted.

 

[clubchamp98]

I actually think that women's hairdressers have a better chance of opening early than men. They work by appointment only mainly, they are far less crowded than barbers and many are already well spaced out between chairs. Once you address how to deal with the inevitable contact within 2m, they actually have the rest pretty sorted.

Agree but I think in the near future everything will be appointment only .
It makes sense.
It will be just like the doctors though , even with an appointment you will still wait 20/30 mins.

 

[clubchamp98]

I'd run for PM with that as top of my manifesto!

Don’t think any ladies I know would vote for that.
Or are we talking men only #3 .?
Women Bowl cut.?

 

[AmandaJR]

Don’t think any ladies I know would vote for that.
Or are we talking men only #3 .?
Women Bowl cut.?

I can't be doing with the hair faff BUT I do have really good hair! If everyone went with a Sinead O'Connor then it would be the norm and those of us without the beauty to carry it off (moi!) wouldn't stand out!!

 

[clubchamp98]

I can't be doing with the hair faff BUT I do have really good hair! If everyone went with a Sinead O'Connor then it would be the norm and those of us without the beauty to carry it off (moi!) wouldn't stand out!!

I am sure that’s not true.
To many people I know have a Disney mirror that tells them “they are the fairest in the land”
I am #3 and it’s staying like that.

 

[larmen]

Hair and beauty salons are the last things that will open

Is that why they said the divorce rates might go up in lockdown?

 

[AmandaJR]

I am sure that’s not true.
To many people I know have a Disney mirror that tells them “they are the fairest in the land”
I am #3 and it’s staying like that.

I avoid mirrors and then catch sight of myself and do a double take I have the Jackson nose which I used to hate but have grown to love. My Dad used to say it was a ski slope for ants!! Thanks Dad

I'd love to just have the clippers run over my head every couple of weeks! I am long overdue a haircut (of course) so bought some curling thingies aiming for the Kate Humble tousled, sexy look. Used them once, on two bits of hair, 2 burnt fingers later and they were binned off!!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

If you elect a clown expect a circus.
Not only applicable to the USA

That's a bit harsh on Nicola!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

I actually think that women's hairdressers have a better chance of opening early than men. They work by appointment only mainly, they are far less crowded than barbers and many are already well spaced out between chairs. Once you address how to deal with the inevitable contact within 2m, they actually have the rest pretty sorted.

You clearly don't use the same barber as me.

Appointments only, two guys operating in the shop. One either side.

SD won't be an issue.