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Lots of “needless to say”s but anyone quite like idea of quarantine?
Bringringbring12 · 08/03/2020 17:23
CDC say maximum quarantine period is 14 days.
Me and the children (9 and 7), chilling out an home, pottering, catching up on lots of jobs around the house, some school work, board games, films, yoga at home, runs around the garden and children on trampoline etc
I have lots of lovely food for two weeks
As I say lots of “needless to say”s that I won’t list here.... but really, 2 weeks at home, kind of appealing!
formerbabe · 08/03/2020 17:26
I'd love two weeks in isolation...sounds like bliss.
My children however would be climbing the walls
Bearbehind · 08/03/2020 17:26
Absolutely
I’m sure those who won’t get paid and are barely managing already are absolutely relishing the thought
🤔
Fishcakey · 08/03/2020 17:40
If I thought I'd get paid I would love it! I have lots of books to read, plenty to watch on TV and I'm sure the dogs and I can find some nice isolated fields to walk in. I can definitely live on toast for a fortnight.
Devlesko · 08/03/2020 17:48
I'm hoping we don't get much choice in the matter, we need to stop carrying on as if nothing is happening.
People are so selfish, maybe this will stop all the entitlement and people will begin to change the way they live and work.
Bringringbring12 · 08/03/2020 17:54
* So why say it? 🤔*
I didn’t, hence not saying it because so many caveats 
Bringringbring12 · 08/03/2020 17:57
Single parent here - probably explains the appeal more to me than others 
Soubriquet · 08/03/2020 17:59
I would end up chucking my kids in the garden, bolting the doors and then ending up fetal in the bed crying and sobbing
So no
TheSheepofWallSt · 08/03/2020 18:00
Yeah I’ve started to feel a bit like that. Also a lone parent (to a 3 year old).
The next 3 weeks are a hellish rush towards a major project deadline at work, and im knackered already - reckon if I caught something now it might do for me, as I’m feeling pretty low in health.
I could fill two weeks easily - have an IVA to pull the paperwork together for, under the stairs is a disaster zone, bathroom needs decorating, want to start yoga again.... and some quality time with my boy.
All stuff that I haven’t had time to do because of work since Christmas.
I know it’s not okay to say it- but I’d be thrilled.
RaggieDolls · 08/03/2020 18:01
My work are taking the position that I can work from home.
I have no idea how I'm supposed to supervise and entertain 2 DCs (8 and 6) and stay productive in my job.
That said I'd be far better off than millions who won't get paid or have to battle on in because they work in healthcare.
wishing4sun · 08/03/2020 18:01
The idea of it is lovely but stuck in my house for 2 weeks I'm pretty sure I would be climbing the walls after day 4 .
Porcupineinwaiting · 08/03/2020 18:02
Yes I'd love it although I obviously wish it wasnt for this reason. Told Dh we should stock up at B&Q then we could get on with all the DIY we've been meaning to do.
MajesticWhine · 08/03/2020 18:03
I wouldn't mind. 9 year old would drive me nuts though - and would end up having far too much screen time. We have exercise equipment at home so we could keep fit. Dogs would be unimpressed.
BitchHazel · 08/03/2020 18:03
I said the same as you Bring. And I'm in a low-paid job so can't really afford to be off and lose pay.
I know what you mean though, if you ignore all the other practicalities, two weeks off to spend at home with no visitors or disturbances is very appealing!
I'm not sure how DS would cope though, he has lots of energy that wouldn't get burned off if he was cooped up for a fortnight.
Northernsoullover · 08/03/2020 18:03
I'm self employed so no, but as my children are teens we could probably manage ok. They don't come out of their rooms at the best of times!
I have plenty of loo roll (I overstock anyway). I must admit that when the first lot of British coming from China were holed up for a fortnight I thought it didn't sound so bad...
trappedsincesundaymorn · 08/03/2020 18:11
I'd spend the whole time worrying about how I'm going to pay the bills as I can't work from home and only get SSP (£94) per week. So no I'd hate every second of it.
lachy · 08/03/2020 18:12
if I had to self isolate I'd probably have to work from home so I wouldn't be able to do all the jobs I've been putting off.
I'd dearly love to self isolate alone, but if I've got DH & DD at home too, and they couldn't go outside, it would be a matter of hours before the pair of them started climbing the walls.
Youngatheart00 · 08/03/2020 18:14
In an ideal world (which it isn’t) taking away worries re income/job security as well as the wider economy, the thought of 2 weeks hiding away from the world does seem a little appealing.
There is enough food in the cupboard / freezer for a fortnight, even if it would get a little ‘creative’ towards the end. Plenty of books to catch up on, Netflix/iPlayer and naps.
Ladyinamask · 08/03/2020 18:21
2 weeks isolation without the husband and 3 children sounds bliss!
2 weeks trapped in house with husband and 3 children. Hell no we could kill each other. My children need constant stimulation they love school. Literally they would be climbing the walls. Holidays are bad enough but you cant take them anywhere near people and that probably even includes the local playground to avoid cross infection. Arrrrrrr no! Im praying the school's dont close.
dudsville · 08/03/2020 18:25
It would be bliss for us. Even if we were isolated because we got the flu. We aren't high risk. Our home life is cozy. It would be ideal.
Itwasntme1 · 08/03/2020 18:31
I would be expected to work from home, which to be honest I don’t enjoy. My work is stressful and fast paced. It’s really difficult to keep up when everyone isn’t together In the office.
I would love to be stuck in the house of the internet was down😊
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