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!

@Rockybooboo my inlays are self isolating now (MiL is in the highly vulnerable category). Fil is (finally) sorting out his study and Mil has set herself up with a couple of knitting projects. They have a few box sets to get through too. And this affects you how exactly?

Porcupine. What a ridiculous question. It doesn't affect me. People can self isolate whenever they want if that's their choice. I'm upset and worries for when people have to self isolate as it will be very hard for a lot of people.

At least my current manager today, in a management meeting, indicated that, while initially we might all be working from home on a temporary basis, if it really hits like some predicted early this morning (1.9 million sick, in a population of 4.5 million) - we'll all be either sick ourselves or caring for family or extended family who are sick - and our work won't be so critical that we'll be doing it. So we have the impra mater to not work from home if necessary. Just look after those around us.

Yes I quite like the idea of it but don't know how I'd manage to keep DD entertained for 2 weeks! I wouldn't get paid for my normal job but I have a second job that I do from home and would be able to pick up extra hours in, so I'm lucky in that sense.

Rocky I for one am not being flippant, but see this thread as an antidote to most of the other CV threads. I am at high risk of catching this due to my work, have vulnerable children and yet am trying for my own my to find a positive in all this. So please don't try and take that away from me (and others).

^own mh

This is a nice, positive thread. Can’t we have just one like this?

We have a teeny tiny garden so that wouldn’t be much use, but plenty of books and films and puzzles to do. DH and DS would relish the time on PlayStation I am sure and DD and I would probably craft. We could do a bit of baking, have a really good tidy and play lots if board games. DH is never home in time for dinner and always gone before breakfast so it would be nice to all eat together more! Even if it was rice and beans!

The only problem is my mental health which is struggle with if I stay in for too many days. But I have my hypno recordings so would listen to those. And DH would deal with the kids if I needed to shut myself off for a while. I would probably go for walks at midnight or something if I really struggled!

I'm finding it hArd to be positive as I struggle with my mental health but I keep on top of it by going out, being active and seeing friends. Also really worried for my friend who is having chemo and how cut off she will be.

Rocky do you/your friends have Skype or Facetime? You can still 'see' each other, I know it's not the same as actually being there but does go quite far to mitigate isolation.

Plus there will be plans to look after the vulnerable undergoing treatment likes your friend. There are people whose whole career is dedicated to managing public health threads such as these.

@Rockybooboo

What would possess you to come on this thread? I don’t think I misled with my title and OP!

Yes, bliss.

But i do appreciate that I am lucky enough to have paid sick leave, an understanding employer, a freezer full of food, internet & a Netflix account. DH and DS would be happy as well.

Our fridge is full, I can work from home, as long as I wasn’t actually ill I don’t think I’d mind 2 weeks confined to quarters. But Mr Kalinka is self employed and wouldn’t be able to earn. We have a one bedroom apartment and wouldn’t be able to self isolate from each other.

We have a one bedroom apartment and wouldn’t be able to self isolate from each other.

I don’t think you’re meant to self isolate for family members that you live with!

I have actually heard of that. You’d need a few more rooms than we have!

DH and I were having this conversation earlier. As long as we knew it'd be over in a couple of weeks, we wouldn't mind having a couple of weeks of peace.

Rocky The OP was very clear that this thread carries a lot of caveats. This isn't the place for the doom and gloom

I like the idea of self isolation from DH to be honest!

I was gonna start the same thread, OP, but knew the fun sponges would be out with their hatchets raised.

That's why she added 'needless to say'!!

I would love two weeks at home to catch up with stuff and the kids would be over the moon to be off school. I would paint the fences (
we have a large very private garden, not near any neighbours). I am studying and have lots of work I need to do for that. I would do an hour or two a day of school work with the Dc and play a few games, then let them do whatever they want. I actually think it would do us a lot of good.

Back to the real world...... not going to happen as DH and I would only be able to stay off if we were sick/likely to become sick due to our jobs (midwife/police officer). Also I would hate to not be able to visit my family, I see them several times a week. I can dream though!

Nice thread op, most posters have understood where you were going with it.

So long as I get paid ... I'd be quite happy. I want to try toilet-training our ASD/SLD son this summer; if we have to spend a fortnight at home due to Covid-19 then my plans will simply move forwards. DH can go into his shed and play with wood and tools for two weeks.

The more I think about this thread the more I really think it's offensive. Those of you saying you wouldn't mind should be utterly ashamed.

Unlucky, it is simply wistful thinking about having two weeks off, a bit like benefiting from a snow day. No one is actually saying they are happy about the situation, simply trying to take time out to think positively.

@KarenTookTheKids That's what annual leave is for. I just don't think it's an amusing topic at all.

Why, unlucky?

Because frankly I'm confused. People keep being told, all over MN, to self-isolate. There are entire threads wondering why schools aren't shut, why people are going out to concerts, football matches, travelling on the tube etc. Asking why people aren't working from home when they 'could do'. Suggesting that those who don't take those measures when they could do are being selfish and putting others at risk.

And yet, when a thread pops up saying, 'well actually, a couple of weeks self-isolation would probably be ok, we'd probably manage alright and I'm going to try and find a positive in it' - apparently that's 'offensive'? And people should be 'ashamed'?

God, MN is a tiring place sometimes.

But I'll step away as my view is different to others. I think it's very different if you're worried sick because you know if you're quarantined you won't be earning any money.