Is this the new normal?

As time goes on and things do reopen everyone will have to gain confidence whoever you are and be prepared to take pre cautions, hand santizers, masks etc. Everyone has to readjust to the new life after this because it won't be the same. But it is changing your mindset. I think gyms have a huge financial problem like other places if social distancing is still in place as classes, gyms and cafes will only be half full but that would be better for those who go and personally I intend to wipe down everything I use before and after at gym and in classes, mats I.e. But when I think about it I have never caught a virus from the gym/cafe in all the forty years that I have been going. Yes this is a new virus therefore until vaccine is found we have to continue taking cautions but life can continue outside if you allow it.

Even if all restrictions were to be lifted from Monday, which they won’t be and shouldn’t be, I would not risk going to church, going to choirs or to cafes etc.
What I would do is drive to a suitable spot, meet up with my daughter and, keeping at 2 m distance we could walk and talk together. In our separate homes we have not been mixing with anyone other than those we live with, but that is as much as I feel it is safe to do. There are too many people around who will be mixing with others, either for work or social reasons, so I dont want to take risks , probably for months yet.

So many of the things we used to enjoy just won't happen for a long time.I used to volunteer at a lunch club,I went to a keep fit class,I volunteered at a National Trust property,we won't be able to have gatherings of people .And when can we go out in a family members car,or see our grandchildren properly,or go to a shop that's not a food shop,no,no normality for a long time

We are in Wales and have only been allowed out once a day to exercise. The First Minister has announced that as from Monday we may go out to exercise more often as long as our walk or bike ride begins and ends at home! Woo hoo! Except once a day for a local walk is enough for me. I don't want to go out again!
He also announced that garden centres may open. Great, except stores that sell garden plants and compost have been open most of the time! Always a queue 2 metres apart so haven't bothered.
Oh, and they are looking at a way that libraries can be opened. All going in the right direction, but glad that we are still restricted. The virus has not gone away yet!

Sunday’s announcement might help younger people and be a start to get economy going but it won’t make any difference to those of us who really don’t want to be infected. Young people are more willing to gamble on getting a mild dose , but we older people are mostly not so gung ho.

I have self isolated for 11 weeks, I will not be rushing out to do anything.
I am even having social distancing dreams, last night I dreamt a group of young men were crowded around DH and myself and I asked them to back off, one coughed in our faces. I woke up seething at the ignorance of people even though it wasn't real.

I feel for the mothers with children. My daughter has been working from home, homeschooling her 7 year old and cooking more meals than ever. Her husband has broken his thumb.
She is exhausted and talking seriously about changing her life and divorcing her husband.
It was a happy enough household before the pandemic

We've been self-isolating for about 8 weeks and following all the rules to keep us safe. We miss our families very much but wouldn't dream of meeting them and risk theirs or our health. Now I've discovered that I'm looking forward to Sunday's announcement as though it's Christmas! I know it's not going to be a drastic change, I just hope it will have something there that will improve the lot of those of us that have been keeping in our homes for so long.

It all depends on whether you trust the government's advice and the App devised by Dominic Cummings' mates. I think I will be self-isolating weeks after we are told we can go out.

My sister and I were discussing this last night. She has had the courage to get in the car and so her shopping yesterday but did feel odd. I’m still working and desperate bro get back to normality as soon as I can. My sister has friends and do stuff regularly but even she has said it’ll take a long time to get back to normality.

why do we strive for a "normal"? just wondering

well , I for one will stick to my online delivery.. not sure whenI will feel comfortable to go to church, and meetings, get to gethers... certainly some time before coffee and lunch out..

what I am wondering,, is what shall I do?

then "they" are going on about the lack of air pollution and saying everyone should walk or cycle... never thinking of those of us who can`t walk or cycle, or if can walk, only short distances... and not everyone has nearby shops,, let alone the independent shops,, those we , mostly, all, well some of us, crave for..

generalising is not a good way to conduct the new "normal"

interesting what we all think of what was normal, and what could be the new normal!

I think anyone who thinks we can go back to how it was before will be sorely disappointed. This virus isn't going anywhere and until a vaccine/medication is found we are going to have to get used to this. My understanding is even when Lockdown is eased, we will have to be prepared to Lockdown quickly if the infection rates begin to go up. We are in this for the long haul.

Reading cabbie21's post I'm wondering where you are living, I thought uk allowed people to drive for a walk as long as walk took longer than the drive? We are in vulnerable group and go walking each day but yesterday went into our local shop, scary after so long.

Feel we have to start looking after ourselves. DD has been walking over each day with our groceries (No chance of home delivery) she is so stressed with trying to home school whilst working full time I fear she us heading for a breakdown. Her boss is giving veiled threats which is so wrong, but it's happening and I'm sure she is not alone.

The virus well not disappear. We may develop this herd immunity that is constantly mentioned but that can be a long way off. Any vaccine may be like that for the flu - having to be guessed each year for what virus will be virulent each time. The ones who will be least likeky to return to normal will be those most at risk. The others will forget this has happened.

I have been fine up til now and actually enjoying being in lockdown, enjoying my hobbies and not feeling under pressure to drive over 100 miles just to babysit, knowing where my OH is and knowing he is not seeing his ladyfriend! But with VE day and seeing people partying without adhering to the rules made me so sad that I haven't seen my family for so long, and how much I miss them.

I feel just the same. Trying to come to terms with it. I used to like mooching round charity shops sometimes and choosing my own fruit and veg in supermarkets . Hey ho ?

We'll just have to go with the flow as they say!

Life will not be the same as it was pre lockdown - maybe eventually it will be but not for a very long time. We have to realise that Covid is here to stay

A friend who is on the vulnerable list was saying she can't wait to "get out there" I said even when told we can I will be very reluctant. I have driven 10 mins down the road to pick up himself and the shopping each week apart from that I haven't been outside my garden as I can't walking far.

Sooo. Cabbie21 you're a street-walker...eh?
Interesting ???

I think it's been drummed into us so successfully that it will feel like having a broken arm covered in plaster of Paris.
It used to be in place for about 6 weeks and when removed, felt 'odd' and looked thin and weak compared to the other arm.
I handed over the shopping, delivered today when the lady drew up in her car.
I carried out the bags with gloved hands and after stowing them, she asked if my phone was working. I said it was but it transpired I had put a 7 instead of 8 in part.
Whilst we spoke she stood by the boot until we realised we were next to each other and suddenly jumped back feeling really guilty.
I imagine that won't be the only time anyone anywhere does that after sanctions are lifted.

I am in no rush to go out and about with the virus. I am missing my family like most of us but will stay put to enable those who need to work to go back and get the economy going again.
We are in the worst recession ever recorded.

'do' not 'to'

It is the younger people who concern me; some will not have a job to go back to, many face reduced wages, and the benefits being paid out at present have to be paid for, as to extensions to loans and mortgages.
Missing a few exercise classes is not the end of the world as we know it; they will resume again. We have been protected.

Me too. I am about to go for my daily exercise and whilst I have a variety of routes I am fed up with walking the streets.