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Would you cope with quarantine?

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ludothedog · 25/02/2020 23:15

Just that really, if we were all told to stay home and self quarantine for two weeks, how would you and your family cope?

DD would be fine as long as she had her tablet
I would be fine for a few days but would start to get stir crazy after that
Would probably have enough food to last 2 weeks - might just be plain pasta and rice by the end, but we would survive.

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covetingthepreciousthings · 25/02/2020 23:16

I'd be fine if I was on my own, or with DH, but the two DS would drive me mad being housebound for so long.

TokyoSushi · 25/02/2020 23:16

If I had the TV and WiFi I'd be absolutely fine!

AlexaShutUp · 25/02/2020 23:20

Yes, I'd cope. Have been stocking up on bits and bobs, so I think we'd manage with regard to food and basic groceries, though I do need to get some flour in to make our own bread if needed.

I wouldn't mind staying at home for a couple of weeks. We have books, Netflix, the internet etc. Could go into the garden for fresh air.

I'd be more worried about my parents though. Don't know how well they'd manage.

5foot5 · 25/02/2020 23:22

We have loads of books and I have enough oddments of wool I could find a project.

Boring and practical but I might take the opportunity to give the house a really good deep clean. If the weather was ok I would probably try to do stuff in the garden.

Making the food supplies last would also be an interesting and enjoyable challenge.

I am practicing for retirement aren't I?

Northernsoullover · 25/02/2020 23:22

I'd cope well enough. I'm sure I'd get frustrated with not being able to do a few things but I have plenty of books and university work to do.

HisValentine · 25/02/2020 23:24

I would be fine. The last time I left my home was 16th January.

BoudoirPink · 25/02/2020 23:24

If I were alone, I’d find it absolutely blissful. With a lively seven year old, not so much.

DramaAlpaca · 25/02/2020 23:25

We are a family of home loving introverts and as long as we have books, TV and jigsaws plus a larder & freezer full of food we'd be just fine.

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PlaymobilPirate · 25/02/2020 23:27

We'd be fine I think. We're a homey family and like being in the house together. DS would get a bit bored but only after quite a few days. Food wise we would run out of milk by Thursday but would manage with the freezer and cupboards

Rosspoldarkssaddle · 25/02/2020 23:28

I would be fine. I work from home and only really leave the house to shop or visit or have the odd meeting here and there. I have internet, a phone and two teens that rarely come out of their lairs except to eat. My husband being here 24/7 would finish me off though.

BanginChoons · 25/02/2020 23:28

I could easily do two weeks. I could do with a rest. I would read books, sleep, play the Sims.

PurpleDaisies · 25/02/2020 23:29

You’d cope because you had to. What would be the alternative?

franklyshankly2 · 25/02/2020 23:30

It said on the news tonight you could still order online shopping for food if quarantined, you would just get them to leave it at the door.

I think I would go stir crazy tbh.

middleager · 25/02/2020 23:33

As long as I have utilities I'd be fine.

My teens would panic without WIFI but I'd be happy as then I wouldn't be able to work from home.

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ludothedog · 25/02/2020 23:33

I wpuld imagine it would be quite lonely. I used to have my own office at work. I hated it. I really missed the office banter. If I was on my own for 2 weeks I would really struggle mentally.

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FickleTickle · 25/02/2020 23:34

Yes I think we would. Assuming we'd have electricity and Wi-Fi.

I spent 30+ hours on a tiny boat with my dear family and two of them slept while I entertained the youngest. I imagine it would be an extended version of that. At the same time I hope I never have to find out.

anonacatchat · 25/02/2020 23:34

Sounds like heaven

BigChocFrenzy · 25/02/2020 23:35

It would depend on whether those who would normally be working are being paid by govt / employer to stay off

Some folk can't pay essential bills if they lose 2 weeks pay

Mintjulia · 25/02/2020 23:36

Ds got swine flu when he was 2 - xmas 2010 - and we were holed up from Xmas eve until Jan 3rd. I’m a single mum so I couldn’t leave him, and once we were home from hospital, he slept most of the time.
It was ok, dull but I caught up on sleep and emailing friends. It was a relief when he was better. Walking in the fresh air felt lovely.

So if we have to do it again, we’ll cope.

SoloMummy · 25/02/2020 23:36

I work from home so tbh a 2 weeks quarantine would be bliss, no school run and could at least go into the garden for a change of scenery!
My lo would love the extra unplanned holiday .

Snowdropdelight · 25/02/2020 23:37

I'd be fine.
I'd feel very safe! Rather than have dc at school super spreading, myself exposed at work. We nearly have enough staples to get by, garden to run round in.... Loads of house projects to work on, id buy some paint Grin, sort the garden out, empty out the loft. Collate photo books from past holidays etc. Watch TV, play board games cook.

I think it would be a good experience in many ways..

Lycidas · 25/02/2020 23:37

I’d struggle with a one year old in a tiny flat tbh. No rest or relaxation. But it’s moot because we’d do it if we had to.

squeekums · 25/02/2020 23:38

Dunno, depends, do i have a stock of coffee, milk, sugar, bread, smokes, soft drink, pet food, frozen and pantry foods?
Is there still wifi and electricity?

I cant guarantee anyone would be alive if i ran out of coffee......

Alsohuman · 25/02/2020 23:38

I’d love it. The dog would go doolally.