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EvilPixie Nov 2020 9:07am, 3 Nov 2020 19,897 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie shopping once a week swimming 2-3 times a week that's me since March I've seen mum twice, in-laws once son once other than that it's been literally 3 2 min conversations with someone from work as I picked up something and that was distanced
EvilPixie Nov 2020 9:07am, 3 Nov 2020 19,898 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie oh and 1 took bike to LBS!
Tim of Fife Nov 2020 9:20am, 3 Nov 2020 2,949 posts	Quote Pin Tim of Fife Not seen my dad since last year and my daughter only twice. But hey, we WhatsApp and message every day. So, not so bad. Am lucky enough myself to get out and about everyday. And socialise outside the house a fair bit, through skiff rowing and socially distanced blethering in cafes and in the street.
Roberto Nov 2020 9:23am, 3 Nov 2020 1,418 posts	Quote Pin Roberto You'd have like to have thought that the reward of not potentially infecting someone with a deadly disease would be enough.
EvilPixie Nov 2020 9:30am, 3 Nov 2020 19,900 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie or of being healthy but that doesn't seem to be a thing people want immediate short term stuff the nights out and excessive drinking is a one time only thing getting loans for holidays - why? I can understand home loan or car loan or white goods but holidays and gifts seem wrong. what happened to the days of if you can't afford it don't buy it and saving for stuff And yes I know I am generalising knowing that there are a lot of people who can't save its the same with so many things - throw away society why repair/fix when new is so cheap?
swittle Nov 2020 9:50am, 3 Nov 2020 69,436 posts	Quote Pin swittle Tests are being offered to people in Liverpool, afaik. Aiming for a 0.5 million sample.
DocM Nov 2020 10:13am, 3 Nov 2020 37,877 posts	Quote Pin DocM here is a little optomistic news. bmj.com
Tim of Fife Nov 2020 10:17am, 3 Nov 2020 2,950 posts	Quote Pin Tim of Fife A previous poster found it frustrating hearing tales of people going out to the pub or for a meal with friends simply "because it's allowed". I don't think that is most people's motivation at all. Here, there is a massive community spirit and people are very anxious to support local sole proprietor businesses . So, they will pop into a Covid-compliant cafe for a coffee (as I do when I come chilled to the bone off the sea). Plus, most humans are social beings and interaction with others - albeit just a few words to someone at the next table - is so important to their wellbeing.
geordiegirl Nov 2020 10:21am, 3 Nov 2020 12,118 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl I agree Tim, I have been out for the odd beer garden drink and 2 meals with parents (1 each) not just because its allowed but because the option is there and my risk analysis along with the venues being safe and its supporting the local community - keeping people I personally know in jobs. Everyone has different levels of risk and as such we do what we can to stay safe and live a life I certainly don't want to live a life that says you can never leave your house again or see your loved ones.
Yorkshire Pie Nov 2020 10:23am, 3 Nov 2020 13,825 posts	Quote Pin Yorkshire Pie I am having a pre-lockdown day out today. I know that there is nothing different really in the risk level between today and Thursday, but equally I'm happy in my own judgement that a quiet cafe on a Tuesday morning and a drive to somewhere different will help my mental health and put a tiny bit more into the economy than sitting at home and eating something from Sainsbury's. As a bonus the sun is out and I've found a jigsaw shop. And waffles.