Second lockdown

We are all suffering to a degree but to be rebellious and put ourselves first will inevitably affect others like Motherduck’s daughter. Next time you think ‘if I get it I get it’ or ‘no-one can tell me what to do’, think about what Motherduck is going through because of people like you.

Sparklefizz -Yes, me too. I've adapted and now it seems stranger to go out than to stay in.

Went into lock-down end of February due to health issues. Must admit it has not been difficult since I enjoy my own company and have intense interest in absorbing hobbies. Received copies of ancient family letters from County Archives so indulging my history passion. It gets me up in the morning and puts me to bed at night - love it all.

Speak to my daughter and gs' on phone almost every day. All well thank goodness and not overly troubled by lock-down. Fortunate to live in a very beautiful county and have an engaging garden. Harvested my first apple harvest this morning and very pleased with the result. Dorset Apple Cake on the agenda!

Feel very sorry indeed for those less fortunate and struggling financially.

I am finding the present doom laden reports and local, potential local and potential full lockdown thoroughly depressing. My normal optimism has decided to hibernate along with the hedgehogs I think!! A second full lockdown would be hard and harder than last time .. I didnt like Zoom chats much, still dont! Missed adult kids, grandchildren and friends plus various commitments. And no real sense of what will happen in gge future! I keep thinking that if it is a hard prospect for me, who is relatively comfortable, relatively healthy, retired so not worred about a job ...I can't imagine how awful it must be for others, worried for jobs, incomes, health etc.

I would be happier if the PM made definite laws that made it clear who should shield, who should go to work, who should go out socialising (no-one) and where people could travel to (not out of their immediate area). Maybe then we could get on top of this thing and live long enough for the vaccine to arrive. I'm lucky to live in a low risk area but numbers are going up and we are uncertain how safe we are going out and about - so we don't unless we have no choice. Shopping is getting difficult as slots are rare already and going to the Doctors is way down there with hairdressers, dentists and eating out. Am I being over cautious?

Motherduck I am so sorry that you are facing all of that.

Yes lockdown going into winter is a lousy thought, we're all fed up with it now. But we do have to do as we're asked, be responsible and try to stem the virus, it's up to everyone to make that effort, unfortunately many aren't doing this and so it goes on!
As for Boris he really needs to be clear and concise with the information he's giving instead not fumbling and bumbling his way through his speeches, he gazed around for someone to help him out. No wonder he's being ignored!!
Too many people in the government & media not wearing a mask, they need to be setting an example!!

I feel this is now a way of life. I am lucky that I live in a village and can walk my dog several times a day and very rarely bump into anyone.

Motherduck, I am so sorry your daughter has been so compromised by the virus. I have argued that students aren't so badly off, for the most part, when put into context and it is cases like your daughter's that make me feel that way. My heart goes out to you and your family. I sincerely hope that things look up for your daughter soon. x

Blessings and prayers to Motherduck her daughter and family. Not just empty words but real prayers. I also pray we will come through this wiser, sadder, more empathetic, caring and more neighbourly than before. But be sure come through this we will.

Motherduck. Hugs ?

I live alone but near second daughter. However she works at a college which now has the virus. What a surprise, teenagers don't see any danger and they certainly won’t isolate. My friends are now in total lockdown too. We were meeting in the park but that’s gone now. Relying on craft and books to keep me sane. I have just finished one pair of socks and about to start another pair. I do have ALEXA if I get desperate and ofcoutse the telephone but its just not the same as a meet up.with friends. Then today my neighbour tells me she has the virus and is isolating which is ok but her husband doesn't think she has it and is carrying on as normal. Unbelievable.

I think we have had it easy so far down here in Surrey. TBH it hasn't really made much difference to my daily life. I can still go shopping- with a mask on in shops, I can pick my DGC up from school- again with mask in car. My WI & dance class still going on but with social distances between us.
The weather has been wonderful so friends have come over & sat well apart in garden (which has been the best for flowers for as long as I can remember). My sons have brought DGC over to sit on patio too.
I suspect when the weather gets colder it will get worse though.

To get things in perspective in these very confusing times, please listen to the Daily Telegraph podcast every Thursday with Allison Pearson and Liam Halligan, with eminent speakers including scientists, epidemiologists and others, who say the virus will not be suppressed any time soon, we have got to learn to live with it. Anyone who is vulnerable or feels vulnerable should take precautions to keep themselves safe and well, the rest of us should get on with our lives, being sensible, but we should not be imprisoning our children, young people and the fit elderly. Our country is going to rack and ruin because of Project Fear. Thousands are dying of flu, comparatively few with Covid.

We know we can do it if we have to!! Been there before, got the shopping practice etc. Won't be any worse than 'a bit tedious'.

Leicester has been a joyful place to be..... not!
Naninka, Leicester

BBbevan

At the beginning of our first lockdown I read a book about the pandemic of 1918. Their second wave was far worse than the first. I am not surprised at where we are heading

Hi, What was the book you read. I would like a read myself to get a better picture of what we maybe facing. Although I guess nowadays we have such advances in scientific knowledge that we can hopefully get the better of this second wave before it get us!

Oh my word you’ve all helped me today, it’s been impossible to tell people at the moment as they scurry past me, either they don’t know what to say, or they don’t know and are keeping safe. Not just saying it, reading kind words makes a difference, I’m almost in fear of telling some people as then I tepidly have to say ‘don’t worry I haven’t got it’ which diminishes what my daughter is enduring. It’s a nightmare at the moment as she can’t see her baby George on the prem unit (naturally until she’s received a negative Covid result), he husband is self isolating at home and he can’t see the baby or my daughter. So this little family is completely separated at what should be a special time in their life, she’s losing precious time with her baby, and I can’t do anything to help her, I can’t visit her and I can’t see her baby.
But thanks everyone you don’t k is how you’ve helped me today xx

I dread a second one.Lockdown was the first time I've felt really lonely since losing my husband.I've got used to going out more now,though some things I enjoyed remain cancelled.I can't face everywhere being closed again,and it would seem so much worse in colder weather,and dark evenings.

Motherduck I hope your daughter is reunited with her baby soon.

And yet the vulnerable can only look after themselves if the wider public take sensible precautions too, as a healthy person may be a carrier and not display symptoms. We’re all in this together.

Motherduck if you are in need of a shoulder or two pop into
soop kitchen it is a lovely gentle supportive thread.

Sending virtual (((hugs))) ???

Just read about a three tier system for England as to areas , more or less a traffic light system
Red : Areas of High Risk
Yellow: Those who are going up or down
Green : All clear areas but could be a mini at risk .
See Mid October as a start date
Maybe limitations as to travel as well.
Mick

I cannot understand the figures. It is said there are a hundred million cases world wide. What is the population of the world. The population of China alone is 1.7 billion.
There have been no cases in my village and I have not heard of anyone I know who has had it. It is confined to highly populated areas.

polnan
Re watching the news. You ask what else is there
Absolutely masses of programs. I don't watch/listen to the news. OH tells me if there's something I need to know. Generally, there isn't.
Why not search on i player, itv hub, more4, my5. Do you use Amazon? Sign up to Prime. Or Netflix.
I've watched so much good stuff since this started . Not good for your mental health watching all the gloom and doom.

Motherduck

When I read your post, I thought of all those who are grumbling about what are, in fact, just inconveniences. Your post is heartbreaking.

I send you all my best wishes.