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Had quite a nice day actually. Went to a country park 20 minutes drive away with the kids. They found some other kids to play with and generally larked around. Was a bit worried about whether some copper would tell me that was too fat to drive, but was fine. Even gave the kids a McDonald's for their traditional half term treat!

Too far, even!!

@TrustTheGeneGenie I’m with you - honestly. That feeling. I know it. I’ve had a day today of constant fucking phone calls and emails and waiting and blah blah fucking blah and it’s just agonising. I’m so sorry about your house stuff. But I feel your frustration and I am exactly the same during the day most of the time tbh. And I am now noticing that it’s starting to affect the children and I’m so worried (yay another thing to worry about!) hugs, I’m so sorry. Hang in there. The ‘i can’t do this for another year’ I feel that in my bones man. Urgh. I know.

Happy day of birth @flower11! hope you had a lovely day

Some doc on Twitter flogging them. Im watching One Foot in The Grave on Yesterday

@MercyBooth

fucked off with ppl pushing double masking. Some doctors have absolutely no fucking idea about the way some of us have to live

Madness, some of us struggle with one, some cannot even wear that.

Today OH saw the pub manager of our local he had a thing round his neck OH wondered what it was. Said because he smoked like a chimney and had a bad chest his gp said he was exempt from wearing one. OH said why not pack in smoking?

Happy Birthday @flower11

@AcornAutumn ive been the same.

Acorn I read something about that, our brains getting foggy, and also not remembering things because there wasn't much novel to remember so we don't consider things worth storing.

I feel I'm starting to lose physical capabilities, balance etc. because of lack of going anywhere. I do make an effort to exercise, but I tbh it's just the effect of not leaving the house much, getting shopping delivered instead of walking to the shops etc.

I just did this lockdown personality quiz, it was quite entertaining and I came out as a sceptic (no surprise there!)

You don't have to give any identifying information

survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90307188/ld

I'm sorry everyone is feeling so glum. We've had a good half term so far all things considered. Probably because I've discovered quite a large selection of people in my social circle who appear not to give a shit anymore which is great for me!

We got the evil eye at the park yesterday. A small group of us from DS's school bubble met up and the kids played for hours den building etc. It was an excellent day. We've met my friend for a take out breakfast twice and today we're doing the same but with Mcdonalds. No proper plans for the rest of the week though. It's felt like a very cheap but relatively normal half term for us so far and I know I'm really lucky. I can't tell any of my relatives what we've been doing because they would disapprove so I'll say it here instead.

@DWPmisery1972 I'm so glad it went well for you yesterday.

@LivinLaVidaLoki Regarding the starving all day until dinner...I do this frequently too even though I know it’s wrong. I justify it because if my friend suggests breakfast we do it and I eat so it's obviously not a problem...It's incredibly easy to slip into these habits and have them turn into a problem. It's good that you're aware.

Happy birthday to @flower11 for yesterday and @AcornAutumn for next week.

Me too. It's interesting that 'skeptic' in that description doesn't mean 'doesn't believe in covid', just balances questions about what is truly needed and what interventions become harmful. At uni we were constantly told its good to be a skeptic and good to ask questions, now I'm not so sure that's the general idea.

[quote TabbyStar]I just did this lockdown personality quiz, it was quite entertaining and I came out as a sceptic (no surprise there!)

You don't have to give any identifying information

survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90307188/ld[/quote]
I came out as a rebel...oh dear.

I came out as sceptic too

I am a sceptic. No surprise there.

Been over there and keep seeing "Boris has said we should take what it is out in the press with a huge grain of salt"
Well, maybe people would if Boris hadn't leaked every single decision he's made thus far to the press beforehand.....

I’m a rebel.

Advice at end of quiz sounds about right:
To survive lockdown, you should:
Pace yourself. Remember that anger can be just as destructive as fear or guilt. It’s tempting to constantly fight lockdown, but this can be exhausting which can paradoxically make you more vulnerable. Don’t tire yourself out.
Watch your back. People are very stressed at the minute, and looking for a scapegoat to vent their frustrations. A focus on purity has made people puritans, meaning it’s a bad time to be a heretic. Be careful not to paint a target on your back.
Be empathetic. Although you may be feeling frustrated with the general public, try to see things from their point of view. They are behaving in a way that seems odd simply because they are terrified. Try to be kind rather than confrontational.

Sceptic here too.

I'm finding that I'm feeling an intense emotional 'pull' to visit places I read about, swiftly followed by crushing frustration that I can't. I'm currently reading a novel that is set by the salt marshes of North Norfolk. Flat landscapes aren't normally my thing I like hills and mountains and moors but it's so evocatively described I really want to go and I can't. But I can picture it vividly in my mind.

@LadyCounterblast hopefully travel will open up soon. I used to spend summers in north Norfolk. You can take a boat out from Blakeney to see the seals, it's lovely. I want to take DS too one day. I don't think it will be too long until it's possible again though.

Sceptic

It worries me that a healthy level of scepticism is being twisted by so many to mean denial. Two very different things. The actual people in denial are very focused on a very small range of information and sources, and not interested in the big picture.

I was amused by my ventures to the other side yesterday. Funny how the Warwick research on schools returning is just propaganda to soften us up for their return, whereas vaccine busting mutant strains are worth immediate uproar

The RL people I have had chance to talk to will gleefully send their children back in. They're decent kids who muddle along OK with the work too. Not as ferral as my two

We went to Norfolk when DS1 was a baby. It was a good little holiday. We were intending on camping, but the forecast was terrible so got a last minute deal on a Haven caravan (1st week of Sept) that was only about £100. He was only 8 months, but things like the wind pumps, Sea Life Centre and model village were interesting to go around with him in the carrier.

The Lake District gives my soul a good "ahhh" feeling.

When Wales finally eased their lockdown, we went over for a day trip to the seaside. Total bliss. Well worth 6+ hours of driving. Especially when the alternative is 4 hours for Skeg.

Is that one of the Elly Griffiths ones Ladycounterblast?

Sceptic here as well

Hmmm, apparently I’m a stoic. I think my lack of a strong emotional response is apathy rather than stoicism really. I am breaking some rules; we met up with another family from school in a little local nature reserve the other day; but it doesn’t seem like a big deal or particularly rebellious because I don’t believe small children running around together outdoors is a particular risk. Same with going to the small Sainsbury’s local up the road whenever I need to; we need fresh stuff, we don’t have a car, there’s never more than a handful of people in there. It doesn’t even feel like “breaking the rules”.

Another sceptic here!

@TooManyPlatesInMotion

Another sceptic here!

Same here