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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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I think the government might do better with the lockdown if they enabled people to make their homes a more comfortable place...
Comfortable as in wanting to be there, rather than the 'soft cushion' comfortable.
At this of year, many households have started a renovation or DIY project. Sitting at home, having time, and wanting to finish a DIY project, but not being able to buy the materials will just frustrate people.
There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Some DIY projects don't even require items coming in to the house - like putting slabs in a front garden.
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I am sure groceries are pretty essential and the point is to limit unnecessary outside contact, no?! "
I've had many building materials delivered without seeing the driver. Therefore ZERO contact.
Also discussed in a thread yesterday, 'essential' is subjective. It's an opinion. What's essential to you may not be essential to me and vice versa.
For example, why are people permitted to go to the shops for Cigarettes, what's essential about those?
Beer, wine, desserts? I don't consider any of these as essential, yet others can purchase them. |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio"
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed? |
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over a year ago
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?"
So, you are saying people should be able to buy diy materials to keep their brains active? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would love to paint my bedroom but the big picture is.... I go buy paint. That can was potentially touched by someone carrying covid. I, out of habit, once picking up that tin, then push my glasses up my nose. I get in my car, I sanitize my hands and drive home.
I go to work, I observe all current guidelines of gloves and apron, masks only when client is shielding. But I sneeze. Yes I sneeze into my elbow but a droplet escapes. And 2 weeks later my client is hospitalised and passes away with covid.
Now imagine that client is your parent.
And that's why I don't paint my bedroom during lock down |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?"
Barry needing roofing felt and not being allowed it is due to pressure on the nhs. Barry felting his shed could result in a nasty fall and a hospital trip. |
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"I am sure groceries are pretty essential and the point is to limit unnecessary outside contact, no?!
I've had many building materials delivered without seeing the driver. Therefore ZERO contact.
Also discussed in a thread yesterday, 'essential' is subjective. It's an opinion. What's essential to you may not be essential to me and vice versa.
For example, why are people permitted to go to the shops for Cigarettes, what's essential about those?
Beer, wine, desserts? I don't consider any of these as essential, yet others can purchase them."
I'm sorry but alcohol is essential to some people like alcoholics, if they stop drinking suddenly the withdrawals can kill them |
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
Barry needing roofing felt and not being allowed it is due to pressure on the nhs. Barry felting his shed could result in a nasty fall and a hospital trip. "
Who knew Dr Sarah Jarvis was a fabber?? |
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"There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles."
Um, I actually think there's a BIG difference.
One keeps you and your family alive. One makes your house look pretty.
People just need to grow-up and stop being such selfish self-centred arseholes. |
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"I would love to paint my bedroom but the big picture is.... I go buy paint. That can was potentially touched by someone carrying covid. I, out of habit, once picking up that tin, then push my glasses up my nose. I get in my car, I sanitize my hands and drive home.
I go to work, I observe all current guidelines of gloves and apron, masks only when client is shielding. But I sneeze. Yes I sneeze into my elbow but a droplet escapes. And 2 weeks later my client is hospitalised and passes away with covid.
Now imagine that client is your parent.
And that's why I don't paint my bedroom during lock down "
My 11-year old daughter gets it. Don't know why others can't! |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
So, you are saying people should be able to buy diy materials to keep their brains active?"
Yes!
Like I wrote in my first post. Make their home more comfortable by way of people WANTING to be there! People don't like being bored, if they are able to use their time at home constructively and in a way which keeps them content, they are more likely to stay at home.
Different people require different stimulus, so if people can order online from Hobbycraft for their cross-stitch projects, why can't people order over the phone for their bathroom tiling project? |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I would love to paint my bedroom but the big picture is.... I go buy paint. That can was potentially touched by someone carrying covid. I, out of habit, once picking up that tin, then push my glasses up my nose. I get in my car, I sanitize my hands and drive home.
I go to work, I observe all current guidelines of gloves and apron, masks only when client is shielding. But I sneeze. Yes I sneeze into my elbow but a droplet escapes. And 2 weeks later my client is hospitalised and passes away with covid.
Now imagine that client is your parent.
And that's why I don't paint my bedroom during lock down "
I've not said anything about GOING to buy items. In the past, I've been involved in building work across various parts of Staffs, West Midlands and Leicester. Most times I've never been anywhere near the builders merchants. |
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over a year ago
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"There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Um, I actually think there's a BIG difference.
One keeps you and your family alive. One makes your house look pretty.
People just need to grow-up and stop being such selfish self-centred arseholes. "
Yes they do |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
Barry needing roofing felt and not being allowed it is due to pressure on the nhs. Barry felting his shed could result in a nasty fall and a hospital trip. "
Belinda taking a run around her local streets COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Boris walking his dog across the nearby field COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Belinda trying her new acrobatic balance beam she's ordered online and installed in her back garden COULD result in a fall requiring hospital treatment.
Bert distilling the brandy from a kit he bought online then set up in his garden shed, could result in a fire leaving burns requiring hospital treatment including intensive care!
Shall I go on?
People could have accidents in most day to day activities which they see permitted to do. But they are STILL permitted to do them. |
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
Barry needing roofing felt and not being allowed it is due to pressure on the nhs. Barry felting his shed could result in a nasty fall and a hospital trip.
Belinda taking a run around her local streets COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Boris walking his dog across the nearby field COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Belinda trying her new acrobatic balance beam she's ordered online and installed in her back garden COULD result in a fall requiring hospital treatment.
Bert distilling the brandy from a kit he bought online then set up in his garden shed, could result in a fire leaving burns requiring hospital treatment including intensive care!
Shall I go on?
People could have accidents in most day to day activities which they see permitted to do. But they are STILL permitted to do them."
People need exercise, alcohol kills the virus (plus people rioted last time alcohol was banned), belinda seems clumsy and should stay in though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
Barry needing roofing felt and not being allowed it is due to pressure on the nhs. Barry felting his shed could result in a nasty fall and a hospital trip.
Belinda taking a run around her local streets COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Boris walking his dog across the nearby field COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Belinda trying her new acrobatic balance beam she's ordered online and installed in her back garden COULD result in a fall requiring hospital treatment.
Bert distilling the brandy from a kit he bought online then set up in his garden shed, could result in a fire leaving burns requiring hospital treatment including intensive care!
Shall I go on?
People could have accidents in most day to day activities which they see permitted to do. But they are STILL permitted to do them.
People need exercise, alcohol kills the virus (plus people rioted last time alcohol was banned), belinda seems clumsy and should stay in though."
Harsh on Belinda, balance beam suggests gymnastic ability, Boris has managed to injure himself walking the dog! (Hope he cleaned up after the dog mind!)
As for the general point, I’ve seen a fair bit of “non-essential” travel while I’ve been delivering and yes some people do need to grow up and see that this lock down isn’t for fun. OP makes interesting point that if people wanted to stay at home it’d be easier to keep them there... |
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
Barry needing roofing felt and not being allowed it is due to pressure on the nhs. Barry felting his shed could result in a nasty fall and a hospital trip.
Belinda taking a run around her local streets COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Boris walking his dog across the nearby field COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Belinda trying her new acrobatic balance beam she's ordered online and installed in her back garden COULD result in a fall requiring hospital treatment.
Bert distilling the brandy from a kit he bought online then set up in his garden shed, could result in a fire leaving burns requiring hospital treatment including intensive care!
Shall I go on?
People could have accidents in most day to day activities which they see permitted to do. But they are STILL permitted to do them.
People need exercise, alcohol kills the virus (plus people rioted last time alcohol was banned), belinda seems clumsy and should stay in though.
Harsh on Belinda, balance beam suggests gymnastic ability, Boris has managed to injure himself walking the dog! (Hope he cleaned up after the dog mind!)
As for the general point, I’ve seen a fair bit of “non-essential” travel while I’ve been delivering and yes some people do need to grow up and see that this lock down isn’t for fun. OP makes interesting point that if people wanted to stay at home it’d be easier to keep them there..."
But she's been in hospital every time she moves. |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
Midlands |
"I am sure groceries are pretty essential and the point is to limit unnecessary outside contact, no?!
I've had many building materials delivered without seeing the driver. Therefore ZERO contact.
Also discussed in a thread yesterday, 'essential' is subjective. It's an opinion. What's essential to you may not be essential to me and vice versa.
For example, why are people permitted to go to the shops for Cigarettes, what's essential about those?
Beer, wine, desserts? I don't consider any of these as essential, yet others can purchase them.
I'm sorry but alcohol is essential to some people like alcoholics, if they stop drinking suddenly the withdrawals can kill them "
Then if it's essential medical requirement, maybe it should be monitored.
If you withdraw from some other addictions, it can kill you. These addictions are monitored |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Um, I actually think there's a BIG difference.
One keeps you and your family alive. One makes your house look pretty.
People just need to grow-up and stop being such selfish self-centred arseholes. "
You're describing the CONTENTS if the van rather than the van itself.
If you want to debate the contents, why are DPD, UPS, DHL able to continue delivering items ordered online from non essential outlets such as Next, Boohoo, etc?
How does a new dildo from Lovehoney keep you alive? |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
Midlands |
"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
Barry needing roofing felt and not being allowed it is due to pressure on the nhs. Barry felting his shed could result in a nasty fall and a hospital trip.
Belinda taking a run around her local streets COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Boris walking his dog across the nearby field COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Belinda trying her new acrobatic balance beam she's ordered online and installed in her back garden COULD result in a fall requiring hospital treatment.
Bert distilling the brandy from a kit he bought online then set up in his garden shed, could result in a fire leaving burns requiring hospital treatment including intensive care!
Shall I go on?
People could have accidents in most day to day activities which they see permitted to do. But they are STILL permitted to do them.
People need exercise, alcohol kills the virus (plus people rioted last time alcohol was banned), belinda seems clumsy and should stay in though.
Harsh on Belinda, balance beam suggests gymnastic ability, Boris has managed to injure himself walking the dog! (Hope he cleaned up after the dog mind!)
As for the general point, I’ve seen a fair bit of “non-essential” travel while I’ve been delivering and yes some people do need to grow up and see that this lock down isn’t for fun. OP makes interesting point that if people wanted to stay at home it’d be easier to keep them there..."
Exactly my point. It's not a difficult concept is it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am sure groceries are pretty essential and the point is to limit unnecessary outside contact, no?!
I've had many building materials delivered without seeing the driver. Therefore ZERO contact.
Also discussed in a thread yesterday, 'essential' is subjective. It's an opinion. What's essential to you may not be essential to me and vice versa.
For example, why are people permitted to go to the shops for Cigarettes, what's essential about those?
Beer, wine, desserts? I don't consider any of these as essential, yet others can purchase them.
I'm sorry but alcohol is essential to some people like alcoholics, if they stop drinking suddenly the withdrawals can kill them "
It's also very essential for single parents who are still working and also "home schooling" 3 children   |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
Barry needing roofing felt and not being allowed it is due to pressure on the nhs. Barry felting his shed could result in a nasty fall and a hospital trip.
Belinda taking a run around her local streets COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Boris walking his dog across the nearby field COULD result in a nasty fall requiring hospital treatment.
Belinda trying her new acrobatic balance beam she's ordered online and installed in her back garden COULD result in a fall requiring hospital treatment.
Bert distilling the brandy from a kit he bought online then set up in his garden shed, could result in a fire leaving burns requiring hospital treatment including intensive care!
Shall I go on?
People could have accidents in most day to day activities which they see permitted to do. But they are STILL permitted to do them.
People need exercise, alcohol kills the virus (plus people rioted last time alcohol was banned), belinda seems clumsy and should stay in though.
Harsh on Belinda, balance beam suggests gymnastic ability, Boris has managed to injure himself walking the dog! (Hope he cleaned up after the dog mind!)
As for the general point, I’ve seen a fair bit of “non-essential” travel while I’ve been delivering and yes some people do need to grow up and see that this lock down isn’t for fun. OP makes interesting point that if people wanted to stay at home it’d be easier to keep them there...
But she's been in hospital every time she moves."
That balance beam was not a good idea! Perhaps a hula hoop would have been a better starting place for her? |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I would feel more comfortable if I could get my hair cut lol "
See this restriction makes sense. Unless you live with a hairdresser, barber or somebody fairly competent, it's impossible to maintain social distancing while having a haircut. |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I thought hardware shops were allowed to stay open? "
They are, but some have restricted their range. There's another thread about the problems with purchasing from B&Q.
There may be a difference between hardware stores and builders merchants too. I've not been able to find any information on this with the brief search I've done though. |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Um, I actually think there's a BIG difference.
One keeps you and your family alive. One makes your house look pretty.
People just need to grow-up and stop being such selfish self-centred arseholes.
Yes they do"
The classic sign of a poor debater not being able to construct a decent counter argument - they result to personal insults.
I'll stand by my comment earlier, why is ordering a new dildo from Lovehoney any different to ordering building materials from a LOCAL merchant?
If somebody on here was detailing how they had bought a new dildo online, it wouldn't be criticised. However such which an item will likely have originated in China or another country and need be physically handled several times, to process, package and deliver.
Building materials which are usually from the UK, and therefore supporting UK economy, are often placed on the delivery vehicle by forklift and offloaded by crane. Therefore not handled. There is far, far less risk of the virus being spread by building materials than there is by delivery of a dildo.
Let me know when you are starting a petition to prevent online sex shops from delivering |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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I can see where you are coming from but in fairness this was coming quite some time before everything was closed. I think people could have got what they needed beforehand. It isn’t essential to do DIY. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have not read all the replies on this forum, but I do agree with the OP, at least the bottom line. People are stuck at home for, at the very least, another week, but most likely considerably longer than that. How long can you binge watch TV or play that online game you always wanted to play but never had enough time? We need to keep ourselves busy to prevent boredom. Some people like reading, craft, being in their own company. Others have to be physically busy, doing things around the house or garden, or exercising etc. Yes, there are plenty of online courses that dropped their prices but again not everyone likes that kind of thing. I believe we shouldn't be told what is and isn't essential, and that we should have a way of purchasing goods we believe we need to keep us happy and occupied during the lockdown. Maybe then it will be easier to cope? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I can see where you are coming from but in fairness this was coming quite some time before everything was closed. I think people could have got what they needed beforehand. It isn’t essential to do DIY. "
The lockdown came before the pay day for many. |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I can see where you are coming from but in fairness this was coming quite some time before everything was closed. I think people could have got what they needed beforehand. It isn’t essential to do DIY. "
We tried, but others had the same idea. Plus merchants looked after their regular customers, so the orders of those customers to precedence.
With regard to your comment about essential, I've answered that above. Plus in several other places around the forum. |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I have not read all the replies on this forum, but I do agree with the OP, at least the bottom line. People are stuck at home for, at the very least, another week, but most likely considerably longer than that. How long can you binge watch TV or play that online game you always wanted to play but never had enough time? We need to keep ourselves busy to prevent boredom. Some people like reading, craft, being in their own company. Others have to be physically busy, doing things around the house or garden, or exercising etc. Yes, there are plenty of online courses that dropped their prices but again not everyone likes that kind of thing. I believe we shouldn't be told what is and isn't essential, and that we should have a way of purchasing goods we believe we need to keep us happy and occupied during the lockdown. Maybe then it will be easier to cope? "
Exactly my point. If we want people to stay at home, the best way is to enable them to make their home a comfortable/engaging place to be... Normally this is something completely different to their day to day lives. A hobby!
You mentioned some good examples, and highlighted how others can't necessarily cope with that sort of stimulus long term. |
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Can't think what you are complaining about. Lovehoney is perfect for diy.
Just replaced kitchen cupboard handles with a range of stainless butt plugs, and the extra large gimp suit made a perfect pond liner. Neighbours not too keen but the fish love it. |
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"Its ALL 'frustrating'
For all of us
We need food, exercise and medicine to live
We do not need a new patio
Maybe but, but most people if not 'ALL' need stimulus, something to keep the brain active. Tomorrow you could visit a supermarket and buy some binoculars to watch birds in your garden. Would you need them any more than Barry from over the road needs some roofing felt for his shed?
So, you are saying people should be able to buy diy materials to keep their brains active?"
Ive done just that. I had most stuff but needed another tub of paint. |
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Painted all of my downstairs rooms on rest days. B&Q was still open at the time. I just distanced myself from anyone patiently while wearing gloves.
I have had some fence rails delivered today so I’m going up the paddock to fix a few fences in the glorious sunshine. Will have a couple of rides out as well.
I see nothing wrong with a little DIY at this time it’s really kept my mind off work.
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"Painted all of my downstairs rooms on rest days. B&Q was still open at the time. I just distanced myself from anyone patiently while wearing gloves.
I have had some fence rails delivered today so I’m going up the paddock to fix a few fences in the glorious sunshine. Will have a couple of rides out as well.
I see nothing wrong with a little DIY at this time it’s really kept my mind off work.
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I'm trying to get a skip sorted ( tips are shut and I was in the middle of clearance) and some fence panels x |
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"Painted all of my downstairs rooms on rest days. B&Q was still open at the time. I just distanced myself from anyone patiently while wearing gloves.
I have had some fence rails delivered today so I’m going up the paddock to fix a few fences in the glorious sunshine. Will have a couple of rides out as well.
I see nothing wrong with a little DIY at this time it’s really kept my mind off work.
I'm trying to get a skip sorted ( tips are shut and I was in the middle of clearance) and some fence panels x "
Yeah that’s the downside got loads of rubbish piling up and don’t want to be inconsiderate by burning it while everyone is at home. so it’s going to be a big old tip run when all this is over. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am sure groceries are pretty essential and the point is to limit unnecessary outside contact, no?!
I've had many building materials delivered without seeing the driver. Therefore ZERO contact.
Also discussed in a thread yesterday, 'essential' is subjective. It's an opinion. What's essential to you may not be essential to me and vice versa.
For example, why are people permitted to go to the shops for Cigarettes, what's essential about those?
Beer, wine, desserts? I don't consider any of these as essential, yet others can purchase them."
It's not just about face to face contact... It is still passable without... And going to the shop ONLY for a paper/cigarettes etc IS NOT essential... If I ran out of milk, I still would not class a trip to the shop ONLY for that, essential... I'd wait until I need more, essential items, before going out to get anything... Seriously, it doesn't take much!
We are only meant to be shopping once a week for minimal risk... Online shopping is not helping that either... It's not just our own safety we need to be considering... I am sure there are plenty of things people can do to relieve boredom that don't involve leaving the house or getting anything delivered |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sorry but "shopping only once a week" is not correct.
You are allowed out to purchase essentials, such as food, but as infrequently as possible."
Minimal then... Where possible... |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I am sure groceries are pretty essential and the point is to limit unnecessary outside contact, no?!
I've had many building materials delivered without seeing the driver. Therefore ZERO contact.
Also discussed in a thread yesterday, 'essential' is subjective. It's an opinion. What's essential to you may not be essential to me and vice versa.
For example, why are people permitted to go to the shops for Cigarettes, what's essential about those?
Beer, wine, desserts? I don't consider any of these as essential, yet others can purchase them.
It's not just about face to face contact... It is still passable without... And going to the shop ONLY for a paper/cigarettes etc IS NOT essential... If I ran out of milk, I still would not class a trip to the shop ONLY for that, essential... I'd wait until I need more, essential items, before going out to get anything... Seriously, it doesn't take much!
We are only meant to be shopping once a week for minimal risk... Online shopping is not helping that either... It's not just our own safety we need to be considering... I am sure there are plenty of things people can do to relieve boredom that don't involve leaving the house or getting anything delivered "
Yes I agree, people can relieve boredom without leaving the house or arranging delivery of items.... for the short term. However, three weeks is not short term! In addition it also very likely this initial three week period will be extended. If you can provide more clarity on your ideas to relieve long term 'boredom', I'd be happy to consider them. |
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By *riple S OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Can't think what you are complaining about. Lovehoney is perfect for diy.
Just replaced kitchen cupboard handles with a range of stainless butt plugs, and the extra large gimp suit made a perfect pond liner. Neighbours not too keen but the fish love it."
This made me spit my drink out from laughing when I read it! |
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By *riple S OP Couple
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"Stopping people doing everything other than eating and watching TV is a sure way to end up with people leaving their houses for stimulus.
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Yep!
This NHS website highlights the dangers...
https://www.nhs.uk/news/2015/01january/pages/inactivity-twice-as-deadly-as-obesity.aspx |
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"I would feel more comfortable if I could get my hair cut lol
See this restriction makes sense. Unless you live with a hairdresser, barber or somebody fairly competent, it's impossible to maintain social distancing while having a haircut."
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"I think the government might do better with the lockdown if they enabled people to make their homes a more comfortable place...
Comfortable as in wanting to be there, rather than the 'soft cushion' comfortable.
At this of year, many households have started a renovation or DIY project. Sitting at home, having time, and wanting to finish a DIY project, but not being able to buy the materials will just frustrate people.
There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Some DIY projects don't even require items coming in to the house - like putting slabs in a front garden.
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I also like a swim. I've been in pools across the country where I've been the only one there. And Chlorine kills the virus... So let's open the pools... Oh and, while there are for in the pool, may as well open the gym... we can keep numbers down for social distancing, oh, and my Mrs likes bingo so l open the bingo... Keeping numbers down of course.... Wey, hey.. We're not bored... So we stay at home the rest of the time.... But I forgot to wash my hands just before going into the pool.... One time.... Just the bloody once.... Or maybe I forgot to wash my hands before loading your box of tiles.... The virus that I didn't know I had went onto the door handle at the pool where 6 other people touched it... One of them was the 75 to man who just wanted some company and went down to blether with staff and use the pool... The virus went from his hands to his shoes and bag... He took it home with him shared it with his wife who has asthma. She dies...or maybe you caught it from that bloody box of tiles.... You get sick and a kindly soul brings you a cooked meal, they get the virus... They have a heart condition and die... But hey.... At least your not bored. At least you want to stay at home now you have your box of tiles.
Or maybe the thought of killing someone inadvertently is motivation enough to stay at home....
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"I think the government might do better with the lockdown if they enabled people to make their homes a more comfortable place...
Comfortable as in wanting to be there, rather than the 'soft cushion' comfortable.
At this of year, many households have started a renovation or DIY project. Sitting at home, having time, and wanting to finish a DIY project, but not being able to buy the materials will just frustrate people.
There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Some DIY projects don't even require items coming in to the house - like putting slabs in a front garden.
I also like a swim. I've been in pools across the country where I've been the only one there. And Chlorine kills the virus... So let's open the pools... Oh and, while there are for in the pool, may as well open the gym... we can keep numbers down for social distancing, oh, and my Mrs likes bingo so l open the bingo... Keeping numbers down of course.... Wey, hey.. We're not bored... So we stay at home the rest of the time.... But I forgot to wash my hands just before going into the pool.... One time.... Just the bloody once.... Or maybe I forgot to wash my hands before loading your box of tiles.... The virus that I didn't know I had went onto the door handle at the pool where 6 other people touched it... One of them was the 75 to man who just wanted some company and went down to blether with staff and use the pool... The virus went from his hands to his shoes and bag... He took it home with him shared it with his wife who has asthma. She dies...or maybe you caught it from that bloody box of tiles.... You get sick and a kindly soul brings you a cooked meal, they get the virus... They have a heart condition and die... But hey.... At least your not bored. At least you want to stay at home now you have your box of tiles.
Or maybe the thought of killing someone inadvertently is motivation enough to stay at home....
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Thank you for your insightful response, it's so clear now it's been laid it in front of me with ellipses after each sentence. Why doesn't everybody write with such visual impact? The clarity is outstanding.
Oh no wait... sorry that's not clarity, it's the sarcasm building.
As you can see, my sarcasm can easily match yours. The reason I chose not to do so, is because it's a massive indicator of a person possessing some degree of intelligence, but not really using it.
Your argument is invalid because it confirms everything which I've already written about. It is not for me to explain the necessity of reading all relevant comments before posting. Instead, what I will do is repeat what I have written earlier in this thread.
Let me know when you start a petition to stop sex toys being delivered. |
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"I think the government might do better with the lockdown if they enabled people to make their homes a more comfortable place...
Comfortable as in wanting to be there, rather than the 'soft cushion' comfortable.
At this of year, many households have started a renovation or DIY project. Sitting at home, having time, and wanting to finish a DIY project, but not being able to buy the materials will just frustrate people.
There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Some DIY projects don't even require items coming in to the house - like putting slabs in a front garden.
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Your first sentence is fractionally laudable.
However, if you can't DIY with what you already have, why go out of your way to put someone unnecessarily at risk of dying or being fucked up for the long term?
Having said that, it would be VERY nice if the government were willing and able to support everyone to have a home that's comfortable and liveable inin the Marie Kondo sense... but think how many people are in mouldy /damp/potentially hazardous living spaces because the landlord doesn't have the decency to make their properties habitable.
Just imagine how good it would be for those who struggle with tidying and/or hoarding if there was government help... I've been sleeping on and off between two bedrooms of my house for several months.
I know there's sort of a point to what I'm trying to say but it's 3am |
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"I think the government might do better with the lockdown if they enabled people to make their homes a more comfortable place...
Comfortable as in wanting to be there, rather than the 'soft cushion' comfortable.
At this of year, many households have started a renovation or DIY project. Sitting at home, having time, and wanting to finish a DIY project, but not being able to buy the materials will just frustrate people.
There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Some DIY projects don't even require items coming in to the house - like putting slabs in a front garden.
I also like a swim. I've been in pools across the country where I've been the only one there. And Chlorine kills the virus... So let's open the pools... Oh and, while there are for in the pool, may as well open the gym... we can keep numbers down for social distancing, oh, and my Mrs likes bingo so l open the bingo... Keeping numbers down of course.... Wey, hey.. We're not bored... So we stay at home the rest of the time.... But I forgot to wash my hands just before going into the pool.... One time.... Just the bloody once.... Or maybe I forgot to wash my hands before loading your box of tiles.... The virus that I didn't know I had went onto the door handle at the pool where 6 other people touched it... One of them was the 75 to man who just wanted some company and went down to blether with staff and use the pool... The virus went from his hands to his shoes and bag... He took it home with him shared it with his wife who has asthma. She dies...or maybe you caught it from that bloody box of tiles.... You get sick and a kindly soul brings you a cooked meal, they get the virus... They have a heart condition and die... But hey.... At least your not bored. At least you want to stay at home now you have your box of tiles.
Or maybe the thought of killing someone inadvertently is motivation enough to stay at home....
Thank you for your insightful response, it's so clear now it's been laid it in front of me with ellipses after each sentence. Why doesn't everybody write with such visual impact? The clarity is outstanding.
Oh no wait... sorry that's not clarity, it's the sarcasm building.
As you can see, my sarcasm can easily match yours. The reason I chose not to do so, is because it's a massive indicator of a person possessing some degree of intelligence, but not really using it.
Your argument is invalid because it confirms everything which I've already written about. It is not for me to explain the necessity of reading all relevant comments before posting. Instead, what I will do is repeat what I have written earlier in this thread.
Let me know when you start a petition to stop sex toys being delivered."
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By *riple S OP Couple
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"I think the government might do better with the lockdown if they enabled people to make their homes a more comfortable place...
Comfortable as in wanting to be there, rather than the 'soft cushion' comfortable.
At this of year, many households have started a renovation or DIY project. Sitting at home, having time, and wanting to finish a DIY project, but not being able to buy the materials will just frustrate people.
There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Some DIY projects don't even require items coming in to the house - like putting slabs in a front garden.
I also like a swim. I've been in pools across the country where I've been the only one there. And Chlorine kills the virus... So let's open the pools... Oh and, while there are for in the pool, may as well open the gym... we can keep numbers down for social distancing, oh, and my Mrs likes bingo so l open the bingo... Keeping numbers down of course.... Wey, hey.. We're not bored... So we stay at home the rest of the time.... But I forgot to wash my hands just before going into the pool.... One time.... Just the bloody once.... Or maybe I forgot to wash my hands before loading your box of tiles.... The virus that I didn't know I had went onto the door handle at the pool where 6 other people touched it... One of them was the 75 to man who just wanted some company and went down to blether with staff and use the pool... The virus went from his hands to his shoes and bag... He took it home with him shared it with his wife who has asthma. She dies...or maybe you caught it from that bloody box of tiles.... You get sick and a kindly soul brings you a cooked meal, they get the virus... They have a heart condition and die... But hey.... At least your not bored. At least you want to stay at home now you have your box of tiles.
Or maybe the thought of killing someone inadvertently is motivation enough to stay at home....
Thank you for your insightful response, it's so clear now it's been laid it in front of me with ellipses after each sentence. Why doesn't everybody write with such visual impact? The clarity is outstanding.
Oh no wait... sorry that's not clarity, it's the sarcasm building.
As you can see, my sarcasm can easily match yours. The reason I chose not to do so, is because it's a massive indicator of a person possessing some degree of intelligence, but not really using it.
Your argument is invalid because it confirms everything which I've already written about. It is not for me to explain the necessity of reading all relevant comments before posting. Instead, what I will do is repeat what I have written earlier in this thread.
Let me know when you start a petition to stop sex toys being delivered.
Ok, switch word 'tiles' or 'swimming pool' or 'bingo for sex toys.... Same point. "
YES!!! That is my point!
Dresses from Boohoo...
Sex Toys From Lovehoney
Make-up from Boots Online
Just three types of non-essential items which are permitted. For what reason?
Why is it okay for these items to be delivered, but building materials cannot?
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"I think the government might do better with the lockdown if they enabled people to make their homes a more comfortable place...
Comfortable as in wanting to be there, rather than the 'soft cushion' comfortable.
At this of year, many households have started a renovation or DIY project. Sitting at home, having time, and wanting to finish a DIY project, but not being able to buy the materials will just frustrate
people.
There is little difference between a delivery van arriving with groceries and one coming with bathroom tiles.
Some DIY projects don't even require items coming in to the house - like putting slabs in a front garden.
I also like a swim. I've been in pools across the country where I've been the only one there. And Chlorine kills the virus... So let's open the pools... Oh and, while there are for in the pool, may as well open the gym... we can keep numbers down for social distancing, oh, and my Mrs likes bingo so l open the bingo... Keeping numbers down of course.... Wey, hey.. We're not bored... So we stay at home the rest of the time.... But I forgot to wash my hands just before going into the pool.... One time.... Just the bloody once.... Or maybe I forgot to wash my hands before loading your box of tiles.... The virus that I didn't know I had went onto the door handle at the pool where 6 other people touched it... One of them was the 75 to man who just wanted some company and went down to blether with staff and use the pool... The virus went from his hands to his shoes and bag... He took it home with him shared it with his wife who has asthma. She dies...or maybe you caught it from that bloody box of tiles.... You get sick and a kindly soul brings you a cooked meal, they get the virus... They have a heart condition and die... But hey.... At least your not bored. At least you want to stay at home now you have your box of tiles.
Or maybe the thought of killing someone inadvertently is motivation enough to stay at home....
Thank you for your insightful response, it's so clear now it's been laid it in front of me with ellipses after each sentence. Why doesn't everybody write with such visual impact? The clarity is outstanding.
Oh no wait... sorry that's not clarity, it's the sarcasm building.
As you can see, my sarcasm can easily match yours. The reason I chose not to do so, is because it's a massive indicator of a person possessing some degree of intelligence, but not really using it.
Your argument is invalid because it confirms everything which I've already written about. It is not for me to explain the necessity of reading all relevant comments before posting. Instead, what I will do is repeat what I have written earlier in this thread.
Let me know when you start a petition to stop sex toys being delivered.
Ok, switch word 'tiles' or 'swimming pool' or 'bingo for sex toys.... Same point.
YES!!! That is my point!
Dresses from Boohoo...
Sex Toys From Lovehoney
Make-up from Boots Online
Just three types of non-essential items which are permitted. For what reason?
Why is it okay for these items to be delivered, but building materials cannot?
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I need some diy stuff so I can do jobs at home instead of going stir crazy....I don’t need any make up delivering or sex toys thanks but would love some paint n wood |
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