Walking "close to home" - what does this mean?

NotSpaghetti, what exactly would you do with the information?

Would you use Google maps to work out exactly how far you could walk - in all directions?

(Maybe that's a pretty good idea, though, especially for anyone who thinks driving four miles is OK.)

In lockdown, we should only go out for 'essential' reasons.

go to www.gov.uk/coronavirus

lockdown rules.! do not leave your home accept for essential shopping close to home and short exercise/ walk close to home!

Hetty58 I think my question was far from ridiculous and nothing to do with psychology. It was a genuine attempt to find out fact. You are simply ridiculing the title of the thread.

If you read the original post (let alone the thread) you will see I have attempted to clarify and contextualise the question. I wasn't asking "what do you think it means or "how do you interpret it" I asked for a link to a factual website - I was hoping for Police or Government ideally.

Some of the responses show us trying to interpret the rules and still stay within them. I was hoping that somewhere there would be a simple factual answer.

I'm sorry if you think asking for a link requires people to "^be aware of their own, and others, motivations and thought processes^".
I think it does not.

I ‘m living in France and during the first lockdown every time we left the house we had to have an attestation/ piece of paper to self certify the reason for being out. You could travel to the nearest town to buy ‘essential’ food/work items (ours is about 10km away). If you wanted to exercise you had one hour and could go up to 1 km from your house.
This lockdown we have a curfew from 6pm to 6 am in this area (8pm to 6am in the rest of France). You can only travel during curfew with an attestation as to limited reasons for why you are out of your home.
I know the British wouldn’t put up with this but it seems to work here. The French do seem to accept more regulations and don’t forget, their police are armed so it’s a big incentive to obey.

NotSpaghetti, your original question:

'"close to home" - what does this mean?'

was, quite frankly, ridiculous - but, yet another, good example of all the justification attempts, rife on here.

I've always thought that basic psychology should be on the curriculum. People should, at least, be aware of their own, and others, motivations and thought processes.

They will often do what they want - while inventing 'reasons' for it.

Common sense, like deodorant, is never used by those who really need it!

Saetana

Isn't the idea of driving somewhere to exercise defeating the purpose? Staying in your local area means just that - too many people thinking they can bend the rules to suit themselves and that is why we are in this mess.

Agree.

MawBe

MissChateline

Sorry but I wouldn’t call emergency services for a minor injury.

Remind me of your medical qualifications MissChatelaine ?

Just to satisfy your curiosity....I was for many years the trained first aid person for the public service organisation where I worked until I retired. This involved successfully completing annual training and assessment. So I think that I am capable of assessing a situation and knowing when an ambulance is and is not required. Additionally I would never go for a hike without carrying a basic travel first aid kit in my rucksack. After all you never know when you might sprain an ankle!

well thats not really local is it .? 4 miles by car .surely theres a park or woodland nearer....or walk round the block or to a childrens playground .

Isn't the idea of driving somewhere to exercise defeating the purpose? Staying in your local area means just that - too many people thinking they can bend the rules to suit themselves and that is why we are in this mess.

MissChateline

walking in the middle of nowhere across country does put you at risk of something going wrong (like a badly twisted ankle, etc) which might need you to call on an ambulance service.

Would you really call an ambulance fir a twisted ankle???

I'm sure you wouldn't need an ambulance as your remarkable walking companion would be there to carry you home!

Oh yes, here's another Derbyshire one:
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/visitors-elvaston-castle-derby-turned-4869800

This time it's Elvaston Castle

growstuff

GrannyGravy13

growstuff

We jumped 233% in five days, but it does seem to be levelling off. My guess would be because pupils haven't been back at school.

Off Piste, but I have been homeschooling GC today (yr1) and am so impressed with the standard or online learning supplied. They had a zoom meeting with teachers for over an hour including phonics, maths and some exercise. Slightly surprised that out of a class of 30 only 16 pupils took part.

Also off piste, but this made me smile.

Gavin Williamson invited parents to complain to Ofsted if their children weren't receiving adequate online teaching. Since Wednesday (two days ago), Ofsted has received over 5,000 emails praising schools and teachers.

schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-deluged-with-5000-emails-as-parents-turn-tables-on-williamson-by-reporting-superb-schools/

That has made my day!!??????‍???‍?

once they’ve dealt with that Callistemon and her reckless misuse of a Velcro shoe.

I have a sling and some crutches hanging around somewhere too, Maggiemaybebut they don't want them back.

I did struggle into work 2 weeks later Maggiemaybe, to be fair.
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I hope you don't sprain your ankle/dislocate your shoulder/tear ligaments in your knee when you're out yomping over the moors, MissC.
Or, if you do, do not call the Air ambulance, as you are stalwart enough to crawl back home.

MissChateline

Sorry but I wouldn’t call emergency services for a minor injury.

Remind me of your medical qualifications MissChatelaine ?

I know, I know, mea culpa! I have reported myself to the authorities for being profligate with precious medical resources, hopping outside my local area and being maskless (and legless) in a confined public space. I expect to be apprehended at any moment, once they’ve dealt with that Callistemon and her reckless misuse of a Velcro shoe.

I think Derbyshire must be super-focussed on walkers:

www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/lockdown-fines-issued-ten-minute-4869196

Ps I wasn't outside the house.

Do be careful on the stairs, everyone.

You're made of stern stuff Maggiemaybe

I am such a wimp

Well, I hope you remembered to wear a mask while you were in Boots, Maggiemaybe - it’s important to think of others, you know, you mustn’t be selfish

The law is; you shouldn't be out of your home any longer than it takes to do necessary shopping and short walk for exercise! That is lockdown!

someone always wants to push it don't they!

For goodness sake Maggie, how selfish, someone might have really needed those plasters.

Was it snowing Maggiemaybe? You could have used your chopped off leg as a sledge?

Get away with you, Callistemon, surely to goodness you could have walked to A & E? What happened to your stiff upper lip, woman?

When I accidentally chopped my leg off in M & S I just hopped down to the nearest Boots for a pack of plasters with it tucked under my arm. I mopped up the blood with my tears first, of course, and apologised to the staff for blocking the aisle while I did it.