Shielding chat continues - thread 2

[AuntieSocia1]

Shiny new thread for anyone shielding.

You can vent/moan/cry/chat/lurk whatever you need.

I'm not necessarily going to do either of those things, it'd be nice to know that they're an option though.

That BBC update gives me a bit of hope for leaving the house although I'm hoping when it's announced tomorrow they say if shielding is being extended or not. That's what's most on my mind lately, its the uncertainty of what the future is that I'm hating.
I can get used to the idea of another 12wks if that's advised but I want to know either way ASAP

@fizztpuffling and Kirstinm finally I've found some fellow lupies. I felt at home in this sheilding group as we all share the same concerns. I'm looking forward to being able to go out even if it is with the husband and the kids, woohoo!

Haven't posted any photos as I didn't want anyone to be upset/frustrated by them but I went to the beach tonight. I drove there, parked and stepped onto the beach, and afterwards back to the car
Nobody within 20m of me, didn't have to touch anything and it was blissful. I think if I go out again it will be something like that, 7pm at night and somewhere v quiet

I think at this point they are just throwing us a bone to keep us compliant really

Yes this.

I’m glad you had a lovely time @ClientQ.

Thank you Auntie for the roll call, and for posting this Client.

We won't be going out. I can't take that risk with DS'. I may have thought differently if it was me shielding. I worry people will expect us to go out now though.

In a weird way I'm more anxious now I have read that.

That sounds gorgeous @ClientQ !

Pp are all probably right about us being thrown a bone with the shielding concession; I'm glad to hear that nothing will change in terms of support available though.

My dh is very excited by this update. I'm In Scotland so it doesn't apply yet but judging by other decisions we would only be a few weeks behind.

I know it's great news it's just the last conversation with a medical professional I had said he couldn't see how shielding could end without a vaccine. I just don't know what the risk is, if I caught it would I definitely end up in hospital- I know no one has a crystal ball but I'd love to feel just a little better informed so I could assess my personal risk.

Such mixed emotions! I'm pleased for anyone that this will give a real boost too though. Starting to worry I've developed a fear of the outside as I thought I would be happy to be allowed out!

It will be very helpful for those who live alone. I'm going to keep on doing what we were doing though. There are far too many cases where I live. We haven't reached our peak here yet.

Scotland too. I just dont understand it. Nothing has changed. (I'm going out walks anyway for sanity's sake)

I have mixed feelings about this I was pleased when I initially read the article, but I can't see how we'll any safer on Monday than we have been for the past weeks. And, like someone said (sorry, I can't remember who it was), there's a chance other people will put pressure on us to see them.

I don’t think it is safe enough to go out yet where I live so I don’t think I will be doing this for a while.

I'm sure this is just all part of the government propoganda machine - nothing has changed - where is the science?. Have you noticed how they don't say they are following it anymore at every opportunity!?

This wil be a case of 'We've all done so well, we can let you out in 10 weeks instead of 12... that's how well we've done.'

Like others I shall keep doing what I have been doing - although I do worry now that my Dad will expect a socially distanced visit!

I noticed that Rishi said the government was "listening to the science" rather than "led by the science" when he was last on.

I'm curious, if you're not currently "risking" walks, do you feel comfortable now doing so because of this guidance?

@Judiwench no, and I went out for the first time today since March
I may start doing what I did today and going to the beach at night when I don't see anyone and don't have to touch anything. But I'm thinking once a week maybe, if that
Otherwise staying home and keeping a close eye on the numbers and news

Thank you Auntie for the roll call.

Like a lot on here, we shan't be going out. I wouldn't care about me but I'm pretty petrified for my son. I don't see the figures looking great. If I somehow brought the virus back to him I couldn't live with myself. This is just a way to tell us to shut up, they're helping us - of course they are!

We haven't been locked into our homes, we are grown ups and have been able to make our own choices. A lot of us have done it to help save the NHS and at the same time protect ourselves or a family member.

Late to the thread but not to the shielding. It’s DS we are shielding as he’s 10 months with cystic fibrosis. Can’t really distance from a breast fed baby so been in it from the beginning.

So the BBC article is saying walks with your household or socially distant with someone else if you live alone but not seeing others unless you live alone?

We too have been going for careful walks so no real change for us. And we don’t live in England. But glad to see it being discussed! The uncertainty with work is so difficult and so complicated HR-wise when it’s not me that’s shielded.

It would have been safer to go for a walk a month ago than on Monday when streets /parks are much busier. Also R is nearly one where I live. I won’t be following that advice.

Just seen that on twitter. Are they on glue? Like actually?

Everyone out having piss ups and oh yup tell the shielded to go out too.

If anyone wants to go out can their be a shielding walking our like between 8am and 9am when shielding people can go out without people who dont give a fuck and "aren't scared of a virus" breathing all over them up close?

I will not be going anywhere. Neighbours are having big parties sharing food, hugging. I am staying in. This is a long game. Keep the focus. Marathon not a sprint.

I feel more st risk now than I did at first due to all the people ignoring social distancing and/or have ignored the lockdown advice up to now. Where I would normally walk that is usually quiet is very busy according to my neighbour. There's so many people out and about here and groups of teenagers suddenly letting off steam. My worry is either be or the children having an accident and having to go to hospital which increases the risk of catching it. I don't need to go out, the dc don't need to go out so we will stay put. What I don't understand is that shielded are advised to stay distanced from those in their own household but can now go outside, like proper outside, not just the garden or driveway. I'm confused but then that's nothing new and it's late. I might have missed something somewhere.

It's like carnival holiday vibe here. Like "the strip" in Ibiza or something. Everyone walking about drinking and chatting and hugging. And I don't live at the beach. Just a normal street!

I think we need pissing rain. The sun is making people act like absolute knobs. Or would they just do same but inside?!!

After thinking a while on the news about going out and I don't think I'll be rushing to go out. It doesn't make any sense as the science doesn't back up what they are saying.
I think I'll find a quiet walk late it early in the day to keep away from everyone. I think they are still trying to distract us from DC and aiming for herd immunity with everyone just getting on with it

@Bercows did your letter not say yoire allowed in garden? In Scotland it says garden ok as long as 2m from someone. Not ok for me at peak of the day/when other side out but ok v v early/last thing at night. Just wondering if area differences in that?