When will this shit end?

[Crazyfool01]

2 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

I have been out for walks every day, I know it's silly but I was still worried walking with someone would be a higher risk.

its not silly ... its just different anxiety as its with someone you love 

[steviewevie]

Only 170 dead today. It's as good as over. Get those kids back in school.

[SwedgeAntilles]

17 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

Do you spend your whole life without consideration for other people ? Teachers not only have to make judgements based on themselves and families it’s also the welfare of the children they teach ... maybe you haven’t lived with a teacher but they work bloody hard in the evenings and holidays too ... oh and just to add when did putting crowd control in add to overcrowding issues ? 

I've found it easier just to stick him on ignore tbh.

[Crazyfool01]

3 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said:

I've found it easier just to stick him on ignore tbh.

yep I can certainly see why ... 

[FestivalJamie]

4 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

Only 170 dead today. It's as good as over. Get those kids back in school.

They don’t count the deaths on a Sunday properly. Wait until Tuesday for the proper death count.

KCL covid symptom tracker estimates 252,000 active cases today, which is up 12,000 from a week ago (240,000 last week). This would indicate that the R0 is fluctuating around 1 and therefore it is even more important now than ever before to take extra precautions, as if the R0 goes above 1, that’s the start of the second wave.

[Bisque]

Had a lovely walk on the beach, met a friend, listening to music. Wetsuit by The Vaccines came on & I started crying. Proper low moment.

I then shat myself.

[zahidf]

6 minutes ago, FestivalJamie said:

They don’t count the deaths on a Sunday properly. Wait until Tuesday for the proper death count.

KCL covid symptom tracker estimates 252,000 active cases today, which is up 12,000 from a week ago (240,000 last week). This would indicate that the R0 is fluctuating around 1 and therefore it is even more important now than ever before to take extra precautions, as if the R0 goes above 1, that’s the start of the second wave.

Andy Burnham released a regional breakdown 

[Cream Soda]

17 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

I have been out for walks every day, I know it's silly but I was still worried walking with someone would be a higher risk.

No it's not silly and I'm sorry if my post sounded rude or dismissive, it wasn't meant that way.  It's natural to be worried, but good also to try and keep the worries proportionate to the situation (which sounds in this case sounds like it was very low risk) . Easier said than done  i know with all the fear porn we are bombarded with. 

[priest17]

8 minutes ago, Bisque said:

Had a lovely walk on the beach, met a friend, listening to music. Wetsuit by The Vaccines came on & I started crying. Proper low moment.

I then shat myself.

C'mon, they're not that bad.

[Ayrshire Chris]

34 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

It’s all money related unfortunately .. like most places they are operating on shoestring budgets ... I’ve heard that wage over spends have been started to be discussed again of late .. and some of the temps have now gone ... I’m hoping I can stay out the back away from customers but I’d very much like my colleagues to be safe too ... as I’m sure you would with all the kids you teach ... why people seem to be questioning anyone with worries is just bonkers ... 

Hope you get your wish to remain behind the scenes. Our local supermarket, a Morrisons isn’t big so only so many are allowed in by the security guard, trolley handles disinfected and the check out queue is down one aisle with no goods. Two people in together have to walk in single file. Most folk wear masks, sanitiser is available and tills behind Perspex. Despite all this it’s the one place I still feel insecure and vulnerable.

As for schools my ex colleagues are really against reopening unless there is a dramatic improvement in the R. Our term ends in June, usually the glasto weekend, so it’s not too long to go. It would make sense anyway as the last week or so are usually trips away , school shows etc. 

[Andre91]

49 minutes ago, Smeble said:

So your answer to stop there being so many people in each isle is more people in each isle?

You expect there to be lots staff putting their lives at risk In The supermarkets but you are far too special as a teacher to go back to work? Shocker, teacher not wanting to work. Don’t strain yourself.

I think I’ve strained myself enough over the last 8 weeks. Do you realise how much of a sweat sitting on your arse doing absolutely nothing for 8 weeks straight works up? I haven’t left the sofa once. 

[Crazyfool01]

2 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Hope you get your wish to remain behind the scenes. Our local supermarket, a Morrisons isn’t big so only so many are allowed in by the security guard, trolley handles disinfected and the check out queue is down one aisle with no goods. Two people in together have to walk in single file. Most folk wear masks, sanitiser is available and tills behind Perspex. Despite all this it’s the one place I still feel insecure and vulnerable.

As for schools my ex colleagues are really against reopening unless there is a dramatic improvement in the R. Our term ends in June, usually the glasto weekend, so it’s not too long to go. It would make sense anyway as the last week or so are usually trips away , school shows etc. 

I will certainly be asking questions before I return ... as is perfectly normal for people worried about their health and the safety of loved ones they might come in contact with ... wether they have a union behind them or not .... I will also be finding out if the company will be issuing masks for customers without ... this is the problem without it being mandatory . hopefully it becomes more of a thing wearing them as more people cotton on that its the sensible thing to do around other people 

[MEGABOWL]

51 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

Is this a good sign of the trials so far or are they putting their fingers in the air?

They’re going well so far but that can change at any second.

In fact there’s been a few snippets of good news around recently. 

[steviewevie]

so, comrades....what's your take on the whole going back to school thing?

I have a kid and I want her to get back to school as soon as fuckin poss, but also my sister is one of these militant teachers who is concerned or something.

[JoeyT]

21 minutes ago, zahidf said:

Andy Burnham released a regional breakdown 

I'm intrigued as to why the South West has always been at the bottom when shown on the slides at the briefings yet I'm now reading that we are nigh on top when it comes to the R number?

Can someone explain?

[MEGABOWL]

12 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Hope you get your wish to remain behind the scenes. Our local supermarket, a Morrisons isn’t big so only so many are allowed in by the security guard, trolley handles disinfected and the check out queue is down one aisle with no goods. Two people in together have to walk in single file. Most folk wear masks, sanitiser is available and tills behind Perspex. Despite all this it’s the one place I still feel insecure and vulnerable.

As for schools my ex colleagues are really against reopening unless there is a dramatic improvement in the R. Our term ends in June, usually the glasto weekend, so it’s not too long to go. It would make sense anyway as the last week or so are usually trips away , school shows etc. 

I was at the huge Asda at Linwood today and they had a massive queue outside. I’ve managed to get a Click and Collect every four days while in Lockdown though, either Sainsburys, Asda or Tesco. You meet less people that way. The Tesco in Ayr and the Asda’s in Ayr/Kilmarnock/Ardrossan all offer it.

 

[Brownie30]

1 hour ago, Smeble said:

So your answer to stop there being so many people in each isle is more people in each isle?

You expect there to be lots staff putting their lives at risk In The supermarkets but you are far too special as a teacher to go back to work? Shocker, teacher not wanting to work. Don’t strain yourself.

I know people shouldn't rise to troll-like behaviour like this, but if this is what you think of teachers then you might as well be a columnist for The Sun. 

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 minute ago, MEGABOWL said:

I was at the huge Asda at Linwood today and they had a massive queue outside. I’ve managed to get a Click and Collect every four days while in Lockdown though, either Sainsburys, Asda or Tesco. You meet less people that way. The Tesco in Ayr and the Asda’s in Ayr/Kilmarnock/Ardrossan all offer it.

 

Cheers for that but too scared to go anywhere near Paisley or  Kilmarnock, even when there isn’t a virus!😁😉.  Seriously, that would mean a drive that would not constitute a necessary journey .  Might look at  Tesco on line as we’ve used them in the past. Actually started using the local butcher and fishmonger who will take phone orders and deliver to the door. And their stuff is quality. 

[Crazyfool01]

11 minutes ago, JoeyT said:

I'm intrigued as to why the South West has always been at the bottom when shown on the slides at the briefings yet I'm now reading that we are nigh on top when it comes to the R number?

Can someone explain?

Is it something to do with us having less cases so less herd immunity ? 

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, zahidf said:

Andy Burnham released a regional breakdown 

Says it all. London may be ready to start lifting the lockdown, but the rest of us aren't.

[fatyeti24]

10 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Says it all. London may be ready to start lifting the lockdown, but the rest of us aren't.

And if the rest of us aren't then London isn't. 

[zahidf]

20 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Says it all. London may be ready to start lifting the lockdown, but the rest of us aren't.

Germany lifted lockdown under a similar R rate 

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, zahidf said:

Germany lifted lockdown under a similar R rate 

And it went back up to around 1.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Cream Soda said:

No it's not silly and I'm sorry if my post sounded rude or dismissive, it wasn't meant that way.  It's natural to be worried, but good also to try and keep the worries proportionate to the situation (which sounds in this case sounds like it was very low risk) . Easier said than done  i know with all the fear porn we are bombarded with. 

No you didn't across rude at all. I'm trying to force myself to go out more, slowly doing more bits like seeing my Dad then seeing a friend next weekend with a beer walking in the park. Trying slowly to build myself back up, as I can see myself easily falling in the trap of not wanting to go outside much at all.

 

1 hour ago, MEGABOWL said:

They’re going well so far but that can change at any second.

In fact there’s been a few snippets of good news around recently. 

I've read a few bits that says they are going well, so hopefully we're onto something.

[Bisque]

1 hour ago, steviewevie said:

so, comrades....what's your take on the whole going back to school thing?

I have a kid and I want her to get back to school as soon as fuckin poss, but also my sister is one of these militant teachers who is concerned or something.

Teacher here. Spent two weeks teaching after lock down & was fine, if I’m going to get it I’m going to get it somehow is my approach.

While I don’t mind going back to work, what I don’t like is that I won’t be able to see my parents as they fall into the vulnerable group.

Plus I’m fed up of the kids shouting at me in the street on their bmx’s.