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Corona virus blues

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MissAdventure Fri 17-Apr-20 22:57:20

The lockdown has had consequences for businesses.

The local paper shop has folded, for one, whilst a bathroom fitter has stated that business has gone down the pan.

Any you've heard of?

Kalu Sat 18-Apr-20 00:59:45

I heard Lingerie shops were going back to basics with no frills

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 00:59:53

The children's park has said it's been swings and roundabouts for them

May7 Sat 18-Apr-20 01:00:34

The pet shop is now chopped liver

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 01:01:42

Even the nudist club has said this caught them with their pants down.

Kalu Sat 18-Apr-20 01:03:34

Opticians are having a hard job try to see a way through this.

May7 Sat 18-Apr-20 01:04:34

The cake shop's scone

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 01:05:04

Audiologists are having to play it by ear

Kalu Sat 18-Apr-20 01:05:44

Watchmakers reporting things are ticking over.

May7 Sat 18-Apr-20 01:07:38

The linen shops have thrown in the towel

May7 Sat 18-Apr-20 01:10:09

The swimming pool takings have taken a dive
Last one for me Grans night night

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 01:11:31

The hearing aid centre stated they have heard nothing about closure.

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 01:12:08

Sweet dreams, may smile

Kalu Sat 18-Apr-20 01:17:31

I’m off too. I probably won’t get to sleep thinking up more to add to the thread. Night all

Sussexborn Sat 18-Apr-20 01:56:13

The rubber ball factory is hoping to bounce back.

May7 Sat 18-Apr-20 10:19:19

The electricians are looking for a light at the end of the tunnel
Morning?

Eglantine21 Sat 18-Apr-20 10:30:20

Ah but my son in law’s candle making business is waxing strong!

EllanVannin Sat 18-Apr-20 10:42:55

The haberdashery thought they had things sewn up.

The bakery thought they were on a roll.

Sadly two sewage workers were- interred- last week.

Teetime Sat 18-Apr-20 10:45:59

The Sports shop said ' we are not on a level playing field'

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 10:56:13

The ski centre has found itself on a slippery slope.

May7 Sat 18-Apr-20 11:01:00

Heinz have declared they are in the soup

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 11:03:34

Whilst Branston have admitted to being in a right old pickle.

May7 Sat 18-Apr-20 12:49:41

Whilst Hellmans Mayo or may not be able to spread their business

ninathenana Sat 18-Apr-20 13:05:42

Local equine centre isn't very stable apparently

katie1 Sat 18-Apr-20 19:47:00

The fish monger thinks it's a red herring

Missfoodlove Sat 18-Apr-20 20:02:53

The tree surgeon didn’t twig at first, he was barking up the wrong tree.
He’s now branching out and plans to turn over a new leaf.