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Thread number who knows , because I've lost count. We're adapting to normal 1.0 and lost our status as murderers. The grass is not off limits anymore and we can eat a bag of crisps outside with being accused of "premeditated picnics". Not a pan or pot in sight.

Oh well, there's still the second wave.

DarkHelmet when DD1 moves out next month and her accumulated clutter goes (one way or another it is going) I swear the house will rise up a good six inches on its foundations!

I cant criticise too much though. DD1 is embroidering masks for DD2's wedding. It makes me a little misty eyed.

Oh gnome I'm not surprised that makes you misty eyed! That's lovely 😊

Aww that is so sweet . Completely get the misty eyes.

I see the 'you're doing the plague wrong' pitchfork wielders have found a new target. How dare people even consider going on holiday!

I have a lot of sympathy for anyone who has booked a holiday in good faith and now dont know whether they can go or afford to quarantine if they go and find that when they come back they have to quarantine.

I think I was on the same thread. The glee that some people have at other people's misfortune is mind boggling.

As is the mask obsession, it's become the new stick to beat people with.

Speaking of masks, how is everyone getting on with them? My biggest hassle so far was the security guy who insisted DD2 needed a mask or we couldn't enter. I told him she's only 10 but he wasn't having any of it. She's tall for 10 but even so, I don't see why she should have the discomfort of wearing one when under 11s are exempt, just because security don't believe me 😡

We'll give Lidl a go today, see what's what. It may be that some shops just won't get our custom anymore if I'm going to have a stand up row about my DDs age every time!

We have them , but so far managed to avoid places where we need them. Haven't been to the local shops since it was made mandatory so will see next week how things go.

OH has been wearing his daily as he takes the train daily atm. He hates them.

I carry one with me. In the office I put one on when I needed to speak directly with my assistant. Once on I found it fine in short bursts. DD made ours so they are cotton and as comfortable as possible.

I think masks are going to be the final nail in the coffin for high streets but I think that has been long predicted. Covid is just speeding up the decline.

I think it's the unwillingness to see things from the other "side" that pisses me off the most. You MUST do this (regardless of your issues and the actual rules) because I said so and if you don't you're a selfish,killing , harbinger of doom.

After the sickness on airplane thread yesterdayand the PTSD one today I just wanna shake some people... or breathe all over them!

Being in Wales, I've only had to wear masks for hospital appointments. I don't mind them, but I did have one appointment where it was clear the consultant and I were not communicating well (and in fact a subsequent phone call with the midwife showed that some incorrect information had been passed to her.) So I'm a bit concerned about them in a context where important information has to be communicated. (I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that there are very strict protocols for operations which are designed to minimise communication problems while wearing masks.)

Personally I think it's just so when they look into the handling of the pandemic, Boris and Co can say they brought in mandatory mask wearing but people didn't comply properly.

I was on a thread yesterday where it seemed if you weren't jumping for joy at the thought of wearing a mask then you are part of the problem.

Yes, I'm not sure which is more annoying, the people who think it is all made up or the people who think it is the final plague on humanity.

There does seem to be a total lack of empathy.

If I go shopping (to stare at paint tins) then I will wear a mask. Not because I think they do any good but because it is the rule and it makes other people feel better.

I'm not sure which is more annoying, the people who think it is all made up or the people who think it is the final plague on humanity.

It's two sides of the same shitty coin really. Extremes of any kind aren't useful ,healthy or helpful to anyone.

"people should be aware of the facts and think for themselves!" some posters exclaim, followed by "so that they agree with ME!"

That kind of comment is getting on my tits today. I just needed to vent about it.

Next I am trying to drag DC outside & off their screens. Everyday is groundhog day...

The PTSD thread is absolutely bonkers. OP should've thought ahead and prepared for the hospital visit.. they were there because they had an accident!!

Oh I saw that thread come on, and there's still some who think you can waltz into a GP surgery and ask for an exemption letter. Ours has sent out a blanket text saying please don't ask for an exemption letter because we aren't providing them for anyone. From what I can gather speaking to friends around the country, this seems to be the stance of most GPs. If the A&E ignored the OPs lanyard and had them explain their experience then what's the point of the lanyard in the first place?

The things is, if the gvmnt really wanted to they could've put things in place. They haven't, so the real question is why?

But nah it's easier to shout at people and make them feel shitty because (often made up) reasons.

It kinda makes me laugh when I remember all the threads about school staff not needing any PPE and how ridiculous they were to even consider or question it.

Just read the PTSD thread. Some people just dont want to get it.

I can wear a mask, so I wear a mask (on the rare occasions I go anywhere). Other people cant wear masks for whatever reason. It isnt for me to worry about.

Any road, back to wedding preparations. A member of the groom's family is being difficult about not being able to bring their partner to the very small post wedding lunch (on account of parties larger than 6 or 7 not being welcome). The only person at the wedding who will have a partner is DD!

Still, good to know that even with the smallest wedding in the world it is possible for someone to be difficult!

Wow can't believe their small shindig is causing issues! Especially with the restrictions and everything going on.

It just shows some people will find drama and make it about them regardless of the circumstances.

I have trigeminal neuralgia and it's hit or miss whether a mask will trigger it, but I'll give it a go. And if I can't bear it then I won't wear it.

It's the same as in the height of lockdown, everyone is keen to shout at those who don't/can't/won't do exactly as they themselves are doing - without even stopping to wonder if they're a reason. And some just demand a reason.

Oh gnome as if someone is kicking up a fuss about numbers at the wedding!

Just keep killing..killing..killing

Sung in Dory's voice.

My post went up in a puff of smoke!
Am avoiding most of Mn now its too sickening. People are so proud to be absolutely heartless it's mind boggling.
Just staying on my faves and sod the crazies it's too upsetting and my blood pressure cant take my rage at what I read any more😞

Hope your dds relative gets told where to go Gnome. Havent they been paying attention for last 6 months?

Hope you're ok Willow

Willow2017 I think people are lashing out. There isnt anyone really to blame for this. It's a disease, it doesnt care.

DFiance is leaving his family member to stew in their own juice for a while.

A lot of the lashing out at people who are doing the plague/not plague 'wrong' is that it challenges their own views. If we all did it 'right' ie their way then the bad thing would go away.

Had a long chat with DD. She and DFiance want to get their wedding done because they want to be married for various practical reasons and because they just want to be married. What they dont want is for their wedding to be remembered ast the day that DFiance finally went NC with his family member or the day that either of their DGMs got sick.

For the DGMs I have said it is for the DGMs to decide if they want to take the risk. I know that wild horses wouldnt keep my DM away and I think it is similar for DFiance's DGM. This is precisely the sort of event they have been keeping well for. They are both of an age where there could be something. Far better to think I got sick because I went to a much loved DGC's wedding celebration than because I went out to buy a scratchcard.