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Positives of "The Lockdown"
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By *heils OP Woman
over a year ago
Midlands |
I work in a supermarket so being on checkout, have chatted alot to people during this madness happening in our lives. So just wondered what are the positives people have gotten from this time at home? A guy yesterday is home with his pregnant wife and 4 yr old so is loving the time spent with his young child and also being able to give the wife a break from said child. Is it the gardening and jobs you've gotten done? The time to cook home cooked meals and enjoy them with the family? What are you delighted with???  |
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over a year ago
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As I'm still working not been able to do anything at home but I'm enjoying not having the 1hr 10 min commute each way to work. Not having to rush off to be somewhere . |
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By *heils OP Woman
over a year ago
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"As I'm still working not been able to do anything at home but I'm enjoying not having the 1hr 10 min commute each way to work. Not having to rush off to be somewhere ."
That's great still keeping the work mind active but without the commute is brilliant, extra time to relax, wakeup and smell the coffee is great! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Having some real quality time with my oldest two who are at uni, it's an unexpected bonus.
Also,the youngest has been lonely since the second one went to college, she's enjoying their company too |
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By *heils OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Having some real quality time with my oldest two who are at uni, it's an unexpected bonus.
Also,the youngest has been lonely since the second one went to college, she's enjoying their company too"
That's awesome...is making everyone stop and actually spend time together! Definitely an unexpected bonus x |
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"As I'm still working not been able to do anything at home but I'm enjoying not having the 1hr 10 min commute each way to work. Not having to rush off to be somewhere .
That's great still keeping the work mind active but without the commute is brilliant, extra time to relax, wakeup and smell the coffee is great!"
Ya the overnight shift not too good, working 10-8 tonight going to lock the kitchen door lol |
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"Having some real quality time with my oldest two who are at uni, it's an unexpected bonus.
Also,the youngest has been lonely since the second one went to college, she's enjoying their company too
That's awesome...is making everyone stop and actually spend time together! Definitely an unexpected bonus x"
It is, the house is buzzing with youthful energy, the dog is delighted too!! |
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By *heils OP Woman
over a year ago
Midlands |
"As I'm still working not been able to do anything at home but I'm enjoying not having the 1hr 10 min commute each way to work. Not having to rush off to be somewhere .
That's great still keeping the work mind active but without the commute is brilliant, extra time to relax, wakeup and smell the coffee is great!
Ya the overnight shift not too good, working 10-8 tonight going to lock the kitchen door lol"
Maybe put a bowl of fruit next to you, not give yourself an excuse to go to the kitchen! Its not fecken easy x |
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By *ac147Man
over a year ago
Belfast East |
Well I've been decorating my flat like a mad man for the last week.lol. long overdue... but... I think the most productive thing I've done is the realisation that up until recently,I would just finish work at 4oc each day,come home,make dinner,have a bath then watch tv until bedtime... then repeat..... I'm hoping that after this is done I'll start to use my spare time in a more productive manner,it might be a walk,a trip to the driving range or just a wee drive/roadtrip... |
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There's lots of jobs getting done around the house here and there's no mad panic to get through them. It's really enjoyable. So many positives coming from the current situation,such as quality time at home with the family, everyone helping out with chores ( and not moaning about it ), hilarious conversations with the kids,no pressure to be anywhere...and my favourite is our new found love of board games!! I've also noticed zero flyers or junk mail through the letterbox...that in itself is a good thing!!! |
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By *heils OP Woman
over a year ago
Midlands |
It is amazing how boredom can make the kids more willing to help out around the place! Board games are great too, my younger 2 playing checkers and chess is just awesome to see! The good weather is a bonus too for getting them outside and getting all those outside jobs done that get neglected! The negative is the people enjoying the weather and ignoring restrictions, having gatherings and out in groups...but hey...this is a positives post. Bold girl!!! |
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"I finished knitting my bed throw last night. just have to weave in all the ends and i am donzo. i dunno what to do next now
I’ll take one if you want to knit another one "
no prob. i just have to find the wool i used. its been feckin discontinued |
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"I finished knitting my bed throw last night. just have to weave in all the ends and i am donzo. i dunno what to do next now
I’ll take one if you want to knit another one
no prob. i just have to find the wool i used. its been feckin discontinued"
Typical |
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"I finished knitting my bed throw last night. just have to weave in all the ends and i am donzo. i dunno what to do next now
I’ll take one if you want to knit another one
no prob. i just have to find the wool i used. its been feckin discontinued
Typical"
im sure ill find something as soon they start delivering again. what colour do you want |
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"I finished knitting my bed throw last night. just have to weave in all the ends and i am donzo. i dunno what to do next now
I’ll take one if you want to knit another one
no prob. i just have to find the wool i used. its been feckin discontinued
Typical
im sure ill find something as soon they start delivering again. what colour do you want"
Can you do like a flannel pattern for me |
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By *ynchsimonMan
over a year ago
North county Dublin Meath |
Hi Shields X
I was shopping this morning in Tesco Drogheda, I had 2 trollies as I was getting supplies for a old couple who are stuck at home. The staff were brilliant, offering to help!!
# respect to everyone doing a great job!! |
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No pressure to be out running around doing jobs. All the jobs have to wait.
I am alone with my 2 kids so its not all plain sailing but I am enjoying lazy times sitting in the sun as I am now. I tend to stay out most of the day normally, keeps the mind busy.
MsD x |
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"I work in a supermarket so being on checkout, have chatted alot to people during this madness happening in our lives. So just wondered what are the positives people have gotten from this time at home? A guy yesterday is home with his pregnant wife and 4 yr old so is loving the time spent with his young child and also being able to give the wife a break from said child. Is it the gardening and jobs you've gotten done? The time to cook home cooked meals and enjoy them with the family? What are you delighted with??? "
I also work for a supermarket lidl to be exact I do both assist the shopfloor and work the door great place to meet all walks of life any back to your thread I guess the positives of this lockdown is I'm a hell of alot richer than usual due to nothing to spend my money on lol plus I can use this time to get baking again yes I'm great in the kitchen  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My good man-There's is absolutely nothing positive about having ones civil liberties curtailed by the stroke of a pen.
Ordinarily I would have a very healthy disrespect of authority.
In fairness, our government did ask us all to behave sensibly and not congregate in groups, but unfortunately common sense isn't as common as it used to be.
Yes I do realise it's for the greater common good, and so our underfunded health service won't be totally overwhelmed by thousands of unfortunate victims of this corona virus pandemic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Still working from home but catching up on bits around the house, plus having great chats with our children, they really come out with some witty conments |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I work in a supermarket so being on checkout, have chatted alot to people during this madness happening in our lives. So just wondered what are the positives people have gotten from this time at home? A guy yesterday is home with his pregnant wife and 4 yr old so is loving the time spent with his young child and also being able to give the wife a break from said child. Is it the gardening and jobs you've gotten done? The time to cook home cooked meals and enjoy them with the family? What are you delighted with???
I also work for a supermarket lidl to be exact I do both assist the shopfloor and work the door great place to meet all walks of life any back to your thread I guess the positives of this lockdown is I'm a hell of alot richer than usual due to nothing to spend my money on lol plus I can use this time to get baking again yes I'm great in the kitchen "
Honky tonk Dude- as a vital front line worker, your should had been paid a decent wage to begin with. The unions representing ordinary folk in this country are a joke. I blame Pat Rabbit for hijacking the Labor party, and using it as a vehicle for his personal ambitions. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Saving loads of money on childminder and food lol "
My food bill has trebled, 22 year old son seems to need about 5000 calories a day to maintain his 65 kg weight! |
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"I work in a supermarket so being on checkout, have chatted alot to people during this madness happening in our lives. So just wondered what are the positives people have gotten from this time at home? A guy yesterday is home with his pregnant wife and 4 yr old so is loving the time spent with his young child and also being able to give the wife a break from said child. Is it the gardening and jobs you've gotten done? The time to cook home cooked meals and enjoy them with the family? What are you delighted with???
I also work for a supermarket lidl to be exact I do both assist the shopfloor and work the door great place to meet all walks of life any back to your thread I guess the positives of this lockdown is I'm a hell of alot richer than usual due to nothing to spend my money on lol plus I can use this time to get baking again yes I'm great in the kitchen
Honky tonk Dude- as a vital front line worker, your should had been paid a decent wage to begin with. The unions representing ordinary folk in this country are a joke. I blame Pat Rabbit for hijacking the Labor party, and using it as a vehicle for his personal ambitions."
Oh I wouldn't say I'm completely frontline unlike our nurses and doctors can't complain about the wages really 12:30 an hour  |
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By *heils OP Woman
over a year ago
Midlands |
I agree, the medical profession are more front line than us but I also know, people be screwed without us...how would they get pissed all weekend! Gosh the amount of alcohol I've put through yesterday and today! People are shopping in massive amounts so yes, the extra people/kids home are costing more also vut with the lack of takeaways, I'm assuming people are eating better...  |
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"I agree, the medical profession are more front line than us but I also know, people be screwed without us...how would they get pissed all weekend! Gosh the amount of alcohol I've put through yesterday and today! People are shopping in massive amounts so yes, the extra people/kids home are costing more also vut with the lack of takeaways, I'm assuming people are eating better... "
Yeah I see slabs upon slabs going out the door I don't work the tills funny enough the wine dont get touched much not strong enough I guess lol but yeah people would be kinda screwed without us keeping them fed and boozed up  I do get the odd idiot trying to barge their way in ahead of the queue I find it kinda amusing especially when they storm off in a strop for not getting their way |
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"I agree, the medical profession are more front line than us but I also know, people be screwed without us...how would they get pissed all weekend! Gosh the amount of alcohol I've put through yesterday and today! People are shopping in massive amounts so yes, the extra people/kids home are costing more also vut with the lack of takeaways, I'm assuming people are eating better... "
Eating better?
Well, we're cooking at home (I always have) but the frequency is increasing and there's a few beers too many being had. So much for getting Fab fit 
I've even been out for walks but do you realise how much harder it is to walk with an extra stone weight on you? It doesn't encourage you to try again |
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By *heils OP Woman
over a year ago
Midlands |
Haha I get ya but I guess I was thinking more of home cooked dinners vs takeaways as alot are shut atm. But yes, the lack of exercise and more drinking due to boredom is possibly counteracting the healthy...haha |
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"Garden finished, lots of art work done, few books read and lots of baking done. "
This is way way off topic but can I say you look alot like that guy rick off pawn stars with the shades on and I mean that in the nicest way |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've finally had the time to get stuck into the gardens, they really needed some tlc I'm making slow progress and it's been hard work, but enjoying it at the same time
Can't wait for lockdown to end and invite the family up for a bbq in a nice garden |
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By *ac147Man
over a year ago
Belfast East |
"I've finally had the time to get stuck into the gardens, they really needed some tlc I'm making slow progress and it's been hard work, but enjoying it at the same time
Can't wait for lockdown to end and invite the family up for a bbq in a nice garden "
The worst part is that as soon as you get one job done another rears its ugly head. Lol. Thankfully you are getting the good weather to do all the gardens. I took the head staggers and decided to decorate my flat, I can't wait for the day when I can invite people around and open the beers |
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