Keith Houchen Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, TomJones233 said: and I do help out, why should i keep my plans hidden because of moaners? Whatever boosts your Seratonin levels, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted November 1, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2020 44 minutes ago, TomJones233 said: me and my wife are getting Archie our son into baking, So we're gonna spend the entire month baking and zooming with her parents in Zimbabawe, Come on chums, its time to be jolly Glad you're keeping busy with the month in lockdown as you won't be posting on here during that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavemanLynn Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Has it been considered to set up some kind of Covid compliance regulator? I know, Big Government, blah blah, but rather than a blanket lockdown putting millions of jobs at more risk all over again, should businesses not be able to seek authorisation to remain open by fulfilling safety criteria? An earlier poster cited a stat that 2-3% of infections involved the restaurant industry, and although that's obviously not the zero % you'd like, I know many local restaurants around my way had invested a lot over the last few months in protective booths, limited seating, booking systems, door security etc to ensure compliance. Not all of them did this, sure, and as much as you can limit things, there are always the odd punters who ignore advice/instructions. But surely something like this, maintained at local level, is both economically and politically preferable to another month+ of selectively pumping money into party-friendly council regions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, CavemanLynn said: Has it been considered to set up some kind of Covid compliance regulator? I know, Big Government, blah blah, but rather than a blanket lockdown putting millions of jobs at more risk all over again, should businesses not be able to seek authorisation to remain open by fulfilling safety criteria? An earlier poster cited a stat that 2-3% of infections involved the restaurant industry, and although that's obviously not the zero % you'd like, I know many local restaurants around my way had invested a lot over the last few months in protective booths, limited seating, booking systems, door security etc to ensure compliance. Not all of them did this, sure, and as much as you can limit things, there are always the odd punters who ignore advice/instructions. But surely something like this, maintained at local level, is both economically and politically preferable to another month+ of selectively pumping money into party-friendly council regions? Can sort of see your point, but IMO there is no way that something like that would work effectively. There would be too many variables involved. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavemanLynn Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, SuperBacon said: Can sort of see your point, but IMO there is no way that something like that would work effectively. There would be too many variables involved. Â I don't doubt it, as well as the fact that any system like this would need to update and potentially recertify hundreds of businesses based on the latest advice as we learn more about the virus. Then again, any assessment would be mostly based on the three measures - surface cleanliness, masking, and physical distancing - which have remained pretty consistent throughout lockdown. 6 months on, it seems bonkers to me that we still don't seem any more prepared. We could be in this for years, and we can't keep switching industries on and off - that's only going to further stretch businesses and employees, and undo much of the good work many have done to make themselves sustainable. Instead of trying to develop and build a culture that can cope with this, it's a frustratingly all-or-nothing approach. There's been no review or redoubled effort in testing, the app isn't fit for purpose, and the government's only solution seems to be to empty money into the top end and hope the status quo can cling on til this passes who knows when. It's shortsighted, unnecessary, passive and defeatist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organizedkaos Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 6 hours ago, Ralphy said: Is it silly of me to feel like I will have a target on my head once lockdown starts? I know we can excercise but every time during the previous one iwas very anxious and on edge, even paranoid about going out walking and during my walks I hear you on that one. My anxiety always seems to take the form of doing the wrong thing (and undefineable catastrophic consequences of doing that), so existing in a time where there are a lot more genuine wrong things to do (and an emphasis on "staying inside") definitely makes it easier to retreat and makes being out and about less pleasant. As much as rational analysis and discussion of the fact "it's fine, you're allowed to do this" has the right intent I can't say it ever sorted my anxious brain. However (captain obvious advise incoming) I did find that doing the thing that made me anxious helped, the only way I could get my brain to rewire it's expectations of terrible scenarios was to do the thing, endure the anxiety and i'd find once I got back in I'd feel a little better about doing it again in the near future. Also paying attention to how generally rubbish i'd feel if I didn't go outside Acting how I want to feel definitely works for me in those sort of situations too. Smiling a lot, forcing myself to walk without rush and look/enjoy the things I'm seeing. Even maybe adopting a slight "walk to the ring" posture/movement. Not necessarily trying to convince others or worrying about that as much as I've found (for me) it's not always brain dictates behaviour, body language can push the brain too - if that makes sense? Anyways, yeah it's not silly to feel like that but I hope you can find ways to try and mitigate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted November 1, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted November 1, 2020 #WeWillNotComply is trending on Twitter. Get me off this fucking island now 😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamp Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Nobody has any idea what this means for libraries. I'm currently expecting an argument next week, especially if the council tells me I should still be bringing in my staff on public transport to keep the library open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Coconut Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, Ralphy said: Avril Lavigne is very motivating I've had a few gigs that I was due to go to this year postponed, but Avril hurt the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsfromlee Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Ralphy said: What i dont understand is, i cant see my friend if i go to his house and sit with him, but i can see him if i go to the park with him. Yeah you're right. You can be together, socially distant, out in the open but not in an enclosed spaces like a home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Your Fight Site said: #WeWillNotComply is trending on Twitter. Get me off this fucking island now 😩 Yeah but #TaylorIsFree was trending worldwide so it’s not all doom and gloom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: Yeah but #TaylorIsFree was trending worldwide so it’s not all doom and gloom. Laurence or Neil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Bellenda Carlisle Posted November 1, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted November 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: Yeah but #TaylorIsFree was trending worldwide so it’s not all doom and gloom. I wish Britney was free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsfromlee Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, SuperBacon said: Laurence or Neil? Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavemanLynn Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 38 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: Yeah but #TaylorIsFree was trending worldwide so it’s not all doom and gloom. Graham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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