Coronavirus outbreak

[Deleted User]

TL;DR "I'm alright, Jack."

Sorry, didn't realise you could only have an opinion on politics if you've had a sh*t time of it.

Simply pointing out whoever was in power never really seemed to make a difference, why does that make me selfish?

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Nobody's saying that at all. They're just voicing their opinion on your opinion. Is that allowed?

 

[Deleted User]

Nobody's saying that at all. They're just voicing their opinion on your opinion. Is that allowed?

Absolutely but you must admit there does seem to be a touch of negativity in the replies, which is perfectly fine with me.

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

Simply pointing out whoever was in power never really seemed to make a difference, why does that make me selfish?

This is the bit that makes you look selfish.

Absolutely understand, and remember, but personally I wasn't affected so didn't really take much notice.

 

[tom73]

I can't listen to Johnson any more. It's bad for my health. Did he really promise Easter? Prick.

I know what you mean basically he did along the lines of he’s sure things will look much better come easter. The only high light of these briefings is watching Whitty and co pointing out he’s talking crap. It’s been clear for months the gloves are off.

 

[Deleted User]

This is the bit that makes you look selfish.

Why would that make me appear selfish?

Tories in power, working paying my way and getting on with life.

Labour in power, working etc, etc.

Tories back in same as.

Not much difference, what should I have done then?

Clearly politics mean a lot more to some people than to others but please tell me you can understand that to some it makes little difference and their life goes on quite happily without them being deemed as selfish.

In your opinion I'm selfish because I don't care who's in power?

Madness!

 

[mjr]

I'm just feeling sorry for myself at the prospect of spending Christmas alone when I could be with friends if they hadn't been lumped in tier 4.

If you are alone alone, could you form a support bubble with friends?

 

[alicat]

If you are alone alone, could you form a support bubble with friends?

No, most of my friends are in tier 4 or already in a support bubble. I'll put my thinking cap on; however it all feels quite bleak right now.

 

[Mo1959]

No, most of my friends are in tier 4 or already in a support bubble. I'll put my thinking cap on; however it all feels quite bleak right now.

Just be me and the cat

 

[Johnno260]

Best thing they can say is we can’t promise a date, we’re hoping for some form of normality by this date but it’s a fluid situation which we need to adjust to.

I feel bad for people alone, my mum lives alone in a T4 area, least we have things like FaceTime and Zoom which can take the edge off things, it’s not ideal but better than nothing.

 

[MrGrumpy]

You know does this come as any surprise ?? This immediate change in direction by WM. The sensible thing was to cancel Christmas a few weeks ago. Just draw a line and say that’s it. Nope once again dither and delay. For an island we really didn’t use that to our advantage did we ?? What a clusterf....k of the highest order. Repeated lockdown/relaxation is not the answer. Lockdown then ban travel abroad we at least could have stood a chance of minimising spread and we might have been in a different place now. That’s my opinion and it’s repeatedly discussed I’m sure.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Best thing they can say is we can’t promise a date, we’re hoping for some form of normality by this date but it’s a fluid situation which we need to adjust to.

I feel bad for people alone, my mum lives alone in a T4 area, least we have things like FaceTime and Zoom which can take the edge off things, it’s not ideal but better than nothing.

I’m lucky in that my mother is in an extended house hold with my sister and family. My MIL is in ours so it’s not all bad. Going to break the law today and visit mum today , outside of course but the boys want to see her. hand over pressies .We have been good throughout this till now, so I don’t feel guilty.

we have also realised that even in Tier 4 it’s not really going to bother us much lol. We have hardly any pals and don’t really socialise much . Maybe that’s something we need to change once this is over

 

[Gunk]

Just be me and the cat

That actually sounds quite appealing.

 

[Johnno260]

I’m lucky in that my mother is in an extended house hold with my sister and family. My MIL is in ours so it’s not all bad. Going to break the law today and visit mum today , outside of course but the boys want to see her. hand over pressies .We have been good throughout this till now, so I don’t feel guilty.

we have also realised that even in Tier 4 it’s not really going to bother us much lol. We have hardly any pals and don’t really socialise much . Maybe that’s something we need to change once this is over

we did a parcel drop the other day, I dropped a bag at my brothers who is same tier as me and waved through the window at my 7 month old niece who I haven’t really met properly yet.

Mums gift went via the mail, we had planned for this anyway, both my wife and I decided on no plans this Christmas, she is working Christmas Day anyway, and her family have huge Christmas meet-ups which aren’t happening

also people need to bear in mind NHS staff working Christmas Day, that’s the only day where more than one household can met up, yet for those working that window will be missed.

Like I said it’s a fluid situation making plans seemed pointless to me with a situation that can change rapidly, we are lucky tech can help, we had a Zoom disco with family members and the kids that went down well.

 

[vickster]

Just be me and the cat

Bubble with @alicat for Christmas