Random Irritations

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I think you mean King Kenny

When Dalglish was still at Celtic he lived close to us and my brother delivered his morning newspapers. One year close to Christmas I did his paper round for him. As I was about to pop the papers through their letterbox the door was opened - and I was confronted my Marina in fairly flimsy dressing gown (my imagination says nightie but I don't think it was) and Kelly Dalglish in her nightie (def). They had come to the door to give my brother his Christmas bonus I wasn't in the slightest bit irritated.

 

[Wolf]

It is a bit un-British of a thing to do - and of course therefore feels forced - but we really like the fact that we stand outside our house and chat to five set of neighbours in the terrace across the road from us - some of whom we didn't really know that well back in February. I am glad that we continue to do it.

But what is to stop you chatting with your neighbours, you don't need to clap to do that. It's nothing to do with it being unbritish, I just feel its all a little contrived and false now, plus ultimately it cannot continue to be expected of people or others made to feel guilty for not doing it.

Our NHS is doing a fabulous job, I am greatful to them for what they're doing now, what they've done for me personally in the past and will no doubt do for my family in future. But standing outside clapping cannot continue forever and who decides when it stops.

This isn't a pop at anyone personally it's just the whole thing for me now is beyond it's intended purpose.

 

[Imurg]

But what is to stop you chatting with your neighbours, you don't need to clap to do that. It's nothing to do with it being unbritish, I just feel its all a little contrived and false now, plus ultimately it cannot continue to be expected of people or others made to feel guilty for not doing it.

Our NHS is doing a fabulous job, I am greatful to them for what they're doing now, what they've done for me personally in the past and will no doubt do for my family in future. But standing outside clapping cannot continue forever and who decides when it stops.

This isn't a pop at anyone personally it's just the whole thing for me now is beyond it's intended purpose.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263545705609728001

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

But what is to stop you chatting with your neighbours, you don't need to clap to do that. It's nothing to do with it being unbritish, I just feel its all a little contrived and false now, plus ultimately it cannot continue to be expected of people or others made to feel guilty for not doing it.

Our NHS is doing a fabulous job, I am greatful to them for what they're doing now, what they've done for me personally in the past and will no doubt do for my family in future. But standing outside clapping cannot continue forever and who decides when it stops.

This isn't a pop at anyone personally it's just the whole thing for me now is beyond it's intended purpose.

I know exactly what you mean and how you feel. And yes of course we can always chat to our neighbours - and we do now much more than we did back in Feb - but actually it's quite nice that we have a group chat and share how we all are - and that's new, unusual and will probably stop once we stop doing the 8pm thanks.

 

[MegaSteve]

Probably going to be unpopular with this one, but the clap for the NHS is getting right on my tits. Neighbours playing instruments, banging car horns or pots & pans.. Then there's the social media morons doing the same for a few likes.. It was a novel idea to start but now its tedious and has no real value.

The cul-de-sac where I reside is mostly older folk... With some, due to health/age, remaining in lockdown within their homes... The Thursday "clap" has been a good opportunity for us, as a community, to be out sharing we are ok or asking for a bit of help if needed... Plus, with a few NHS people as part of the 'community' it makes the acknowledgment of their graft a bit more personal...

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I know exactly what you mean and how you feel. And yes of course we can always chat to our neighbours - and we do now much more than we did back in Feb - but actually it's quite nice that we have a group chat and share how we all are - and that's new, unusual and will probably stop once we stop doing the 8pm thanks.

I agree with you on this. Our cul de sac is quite insular, the neighbours have rarely talked. The Thursday night moment has become a bonding moment for us all as much as any clap for the NHS. I smiled at Rudebhouys post earlier as I do look around, not to disapprove but to see if everyone is okay, give a wave and a thumbs up. Thankfully we have no extroverts in the street, we clap and the odd person whacks a pan so there is no one looking to hog the limelight.

 

[Kellfire]

I know I shouldn't bother to reply but cabin fever is a bit high. So you believe the weather will not get hotter for the rest of 2020!

No I don’t. I don’t believe the average temperature in the UK will rise every day until next year.

 

[drdel]

No I don’t. I don’t believe the average temperature in the UK will rise every day until next year.

You sneaked in the word "average" which completely changes the basis of my irritation. Any way it was just a half-assed sarcastic comment that does not warrant forensics.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Finally .. almost a month lol setting it up for the wife now

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Lovely sunny and warm day - but too windy

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I agree with you on this. Our cul de sac is quite insular, the neighbours have rarely talked. The Thursday night moment has become a bonding moment for us all as much as any clap for the NHS. I smiled at Rudebhouys post earlier as I do look around, not to disapprove but to see if everyone is okay, give a wave and a thumbs up. Thankfully we have no extroverts in the street, we clap and the odd person whacks a pan so there is no one looking to hog the limelight.

We have a lad across the road with a big bell - he's a bell-ringer so it's a nice sounding deep bell I did a bit of pan bashing the second Thursday but I irritated myself so much that I haven't done it since...The elderly couple next door to us are vulnerable and so don't come it (they are a but of a misery-pair in any case )

 

[GB72]

I think much depends on your location. I am in a quiet spot in the village so not many people around and less motivation to head out. If I were in an busy street, open plan front, lots of people around I can see more 'need' to do it and would appreciate the opportunity to know when people would be outside to socialise a bit with.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

I am afraid that I am in the "curmudgeon " camp.

This whole "clap for the NHS" exercise has become more an exercise for some to feel better about themselves and for the extroverts to parade their very limited performance skills.

It is patronising. The NHS is staffed by dedicated workers, be they medical or support workers and they are doing a fantastic job.

However, once this is all over how much attention will be paid to them then?

How many of the happy clappers will be prepared to pay more tax to adequately fund the Service?

I know some quite rightly don't like wartime analogies but I do wonder if there will be much difference in the way the NHS and its staff are viewed post Covid to how HM Forces personnel were seen after WW1 & WW2.

 

[patricks148]

I am afraid that I am in the "curmudgeon " camp.

This whole "clap for the NHS" exercise has become more an exercise for some to feel better about themselves and for the extroverts to parade their very limited performance skills.

It is patronising. The NHS is staffed by dedicated workers, be they medical or support workers and they are doing a fantastic job.

However, once this is all over how much attention will be paid to them then?

How many of the happy clappers will be prepared to pay more tax to adequately fund the Service?

I know some quite rightly don't like wartime analogies but I do wonder if there will be much difference in the way the NHS and its staff are viewed post Covid to how HM Forces personnel were seen after WW1 & WW2.

very well put

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I am afraid that I am in the "curmudgeon " camp.

This whole "clap for the NHS" exercise has become more an exercise for some to feel better about themselves and for the extroverts to parade their very limited performance skills.

It is patronising. The NHS is staffed by dedicated workers, be they medical or support workers and they are doing a fantastic job.

However, once this is all over how much attention will be paid to them then?

How many of the happy clappers will be prepared to pay more tax to adequately fund the Service?

I know some quite rightly don't like wartime analogies but I do wonder if there will be much difference in the way the NHS and its staff are viewed post Covid to how HM Forces personnel were seen after WW1 & WW2.

Unfortunately (as some won’t like it) this will be down to the Government and the media in the main.

The tone of how we view and treat these people in the future will be led from the top.

 

[GB72]

According to the BBC, the woman credited with coming up with the idea of clapping for the NHS as said it has run its course and should end after next week, the 10th one.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Unfortunately (as some won’t like it) this will be down to the Government and the media in the main.

The tone of how we view and treat these people in the future will be led from the top.

Very true but it's also down to the public to not let NHS funding become a forgotten issue.

 

[NearHull]

I am afraid that I am in the "curmudgeon " camp.

This whole "clap for the NHS" exercise has become more an exercise for some to feel better about themselves and for the extroverts to parade their very limited performance skills.

It is patronising. The NHS is staffed by dedicated workers, be they medical or support workers and they are doing a fantastic job.

However, once this is all over how much attention will be paid to them then?

How many of the happy clappers will be prepared to pay more tax to adequately fund the Service?

I know some quite rightly don't like wartime analogies but I do wonder if there will be much difference in the way the NHS and its staff are viewed post Covid to how HM Forces personnel were seen after WW1 & WW2.

it does seem to have a “parallel“ to the Dianna Hysteria that ran across the country on her death.

 

[richart]

Forgot one from last weekend. Herd of cows across our front lawn. They take enormous divots, and don’t replace them.

 

[harpo_72]

Wife spending willy nilly on Amazon ! Then leaving the sun parasol up in 40mph wind ... silly.