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Anyone actually stayed at home?

327 replies

ivykaty44 · 22/03/2020 20:34

Has anyone just stayed home, not gone out anywhere today?

I’ve kept myself to myself, been back to my empty home (caring for Df) to collect a couple of things

Not been anywhere else, no shopping, no going to the park etc

It’s not easy, but I want to keep safe

OP posts:
CricketCrocket · 22/03/2020 21:03

Seeing all these replies about not going out, I’m starting to think we were wrong to go out for a walk??

ShesGotBetteDavisEyes · 22/03/2020 21:03

Yep, going out for 6am runs when no one about. Went for a short walk with dh and kids but staying well away from people - when we got down to the parkland (we went down a secret path through the woodland) we were shocked to see how many people were out and walking blithely past one another on the path - not even making space.

One nice thing was we spoke to some neighbours who were gardening that we’ve never really spoken to before (from a distance of about 10 metres away). We joked that everyone is going to have the most amazing gardens/clean houses at the end of this!

I have no plans to go out for the foreseeable apart from my early runs and secluded walks with the kids - that is until we’re not allowed to which I think will be soon.

Figgygal · 22/03/2020 21:05

Played in the Garden with the kids other than that didn’t cross the threshold

Yesterday went for a walk with 3yo on his bike

Greenpop21 · 22/03/2020 21:05

Walked the dog in wild park. Did gardening.

ACertainSupermarket · 22/03/2020 21:07

Not working today so no. But I don't expect the ones who have been clogging up the parks and supermarkets will come on and justify themselves!

isittheholidaysyet · 22/03/2020 21:07

Haven't left house (and garden) since Wednesday.
Neither have the kids.

DH has had 2 work meetings and has been to his empty workplace building three times.
He'll need to get some food tomorrow.

Raaaa · 22/03/2020 21:07

Booked a weekend away a few weeks ago to the coast, we still went away and have been for walks on the beach in the sunshine which was lovely

Lulu1919 · 22/03/2020 21:08

I drove to a car park
My daughters met me there driving their own cars
They gave me a pressie ,no hugs and we sat in a wall two meters apart for ten mins....we then all went to our individual homes.

Namethecat · 22/03/2020 21:08

In the last 11 days, quick shopping twice , drive in the car once ( didn't get out ) and a walk away from everyone.

Greenpop21 · 22/03/2020 21:08

Need to get fresh food tomorrow (fruit and veg) and that will be it. Not working this week( in school) but on rota for next week.

porpoisey · 22/03/2020 21:08

*I haven’t been anywhere apart from the garden since Boris made the announcement on Monday evening about all family members isolating for 14 days
*
Only if you have a cough or temp..

Devlesko · 22/03/2020 21:08

Yes, me, dh and dd haven't been out for 2 weeks. Although we have had a walk in the park, not today though and only 2 of us at a time.
The garden is looking lovely though, so getting fresh air and exercise.

TalbotAMan · 22/03/2020 21:08

I did step just outside the front gate to do the monthly water meter read, but otherwise yes.

Bluewavescrashing · 22/03/2020 21:09

Home all weekend except a short walk to the post box yesterday. We are lucky to have a garden though.

thenightsky · 22/03/2020 21:09

Yes. DH is working from home and I'm NHS. I finished my shift Thursday afternoon and haven't been out of the house since. Due back in work Tuesday.

porpoisey · 22/03/2020 21:09

We went for a walk in the woods. Also went to the supermarket as needed food.

VerbenaGirl · 22/03/2020 21:09

Yes!

Standrewsschool · 22/03/2020 21:09

Been out for the first time since last Sunday. In woods nearby us.

Bouncingbomb · 22/03/2020 21:09

I have stayed at home, since I got home from work on Friday. Now WFH for the foreseeable future and I am one of those who have been advised to stay at home.

I am not planning on leaving the house, I have got a garden, bike on a turbo trainer, rowing machine, food and alcohol. Prescriptions for six weeks.

I am looking for the positives. I will get tons done at home and plan on emerging fitter than I started because I will have more time.

NettleTea · 22/03/2020 21:09

yes. We are in for the longhaul. Daughter on the 12 week list but GP told her 'a few months' on Tuesday. me and her brother are staying in with her.

mummyof2darlings · 22/03/2020 21:10

Yes it's been such good weather we have been in and out of the garden watched a few films and cooked a roast day 3 of being in x

RainbowMum11 · 22/03/2020 21:10

Not been anywhere since Thursday.
Some friends have dropped meals/shopping round but left them outside the front door x

rjebgf · 22/03/2020 21:11

Yes
Removed my kids from school last Monday, stayed home.

applemango9 · 22/03/2020 21:11

Yes, since last Wednesday. I’ve managed to book a delivery slot for foods so I won’t go out next week too. It’s best NOT to go out during this period.

PerkingFaintly · 22/03/2020 21:11

Yes. Completely normal for me, though.

Did get out into the garden, which I don't manage every day.