Lots of “needless to say”s but anyone quite like idea of quarantine?

[Bringringbring12]

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!

No I'd go nuts, I have DC4 years old and DC1 year old plus DH. When it snowed really heavily 2 years ago, we were home for a few days with DC1 who was 2 at the time, quite an easy child, but we definitely had cabin fever by the end of the few days. And we were able to walk to the supermarket, cafe etc as we are in a city location!

In theory, yes please! In reality, DH would work from home so I'd spend the entire time trying to keep the DC quiet so they didn't disturb him. I'd love 2 weeks of us both being available to do various jobs around the house!

Yes I'd love it. I wfh.

We could nail getting the puppy house trained and have Jama days all week.

I was in lockdown with swine flu I ended up hyperventilating when I was finally allowed out this time I have a garden so it wouldn't be too bad

I was just reflecting that IF I caught this thing that sounds like a reet fucker for asthma, at least I'd be forced to rest and not have to grapple with struggling in to work and downplaying how bad it is like I normally do completely ignoring the fact I could end up in hospital

However, we've just had chicken pox in da house and I must say the semi self isolation and lack of sleep there sent me nuts.

Eldest child is five so that would be a resounding ‘fuck no!’ from me.

I was thinking I'd quite enjoy it but then felt bad for feeling that way. Am fairly certain would still get paid but the nature of my job means I can't work from home so I could get on with all the jobs I don't have time for like sorting out the garage and the garden. Kids are old enough to be happy with films and PS4 etc.

If you're in isolation are you allowed to go out for a walk if you can make sure you won't come into contact with anyone?

I think the type of isolation where you can't get food deliveries and there is no-one working in the TV or power stations would get a bit tedious though...

We've already had two weeks of it and it has been fairly relaxing until you remember why you can't go out. Bit bored of it now though and would like a return to normality. Plus the kids' teachers have been sending loads of homework but it needs a lot of explanation and I have discovered that I am not cut out for homeschooling.

(Just to clarify we have been out for walks but not to places with people!)

I'd have to WFH which is ok sometimes but too much and I start to get a bit isolated. It's good for me to get up and out and into work.

The kids wouldn't get much exercise!

On WFH plenty of companies are set up now so WFH is v common with employees in different countries etc especially companies with lots of distance workers etc. My company everyone seems to WFH on a Friday and it doesn't all fall over. So certainly done of us will be working.

In short, I don't fancy it, no. And presumably if you're doing it there's a reason and you/ family could get quite ill.

Id be fine as long as the wifi keeps working. In fact 2 weeks at home sounds like complete bliss.

No I couldn't stand being cooped up for 2 weeks. It's my idea of hell.

@Seventyone72seventy3 - whereabouts are you? Can you share more about the rules, etc?

God yes, I'd bloody love it. I am very unhappy in my job at the moment anyway so would love an enforced break. DP is a teacher and his school have already made noises about shutting - every morning he hopes today will be the day [grin}. DS is at 6th form so would just get work sent home to do online.

I'd work from home a bit, knit, read, watch netflix, do loads of yoga. We've got a big garden so could still get plenty of fresh air. We already have a food / soap / loo roll stock from Brexit. Just need to stock up on wine and we'd be sorted. Bring it on!

I work for a Chinese company (online) and deal with a lot Chinese children and families. Some of these children haven't left their homes since January, been outside or even walked up or down a single step for weeks! It must be so difficult keeping children entertained within the confines of small apartments for so long. I would absolutely hate it and so would my children.

Oh yes, sounds good to me. Netflix and chill, sofa cuddles, cook together, bathe together, drink wine, lie in ... providing we aren't isolating because we have the virus 😁

Might one have to quarantine more than once potentially though? Say someone I have contact with was diagnosed, then I'd have to self-isolate. 14 days pass and I'm ok to go out again. Might happen again with another contact. Again, I might do 14 days and no illness develops. Then I might get it and have 14 days at home (or longer) being ill. 14 days in quarantine with no illness is obviously quite different but no, I'd not enjoy it as so much of my life & work is being physical and active.

I would loose 2 weeks pay, self employed.

'Netflix and chill, '

This is young person speak for sex isn't it?

Married 13 years and with 2 kids in the house, that idea hadn't crossed my mind! Good for you

@frogsfrogs

But maybe I should have amended it to quarantine and chill 😂

It would be awful for some people living on their own.

I live in my own. Not so awful😊. As long as the cupboards are stocked and I have good books - bliss.

And we are allowed in our gardens

My commute is a bit of a mare at the moment so working from home would be pretty good - the temptation to ring in with a cough is quite strong. But doing it while simultaneously supervising secondary age DC would break me.