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FFS just because you CAN go to 'The Range' doesn't mean you should

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Torri67 · 05/11/2020 07:42

Nor any of the other shops unfairly dodging the lockdown closure by claiming they are essential (someone on another thread's, local shoe shop, local branch of Next) etc.

It's bloody ridiculous. The more we are out and about, the more this virus has a chance to keep spreading. Don't click and collect from your local business, place orders online from them or phone up and arrange delivery.

Just stop f**king going out. If you don't HAVE to go out for work, essential shopping - ie food or medicine, just stay at home.

If you don't, don't moan when bloody Boris is on our screens on 2nd December saying the lockdown is extended.

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TicTacTwo · 05/11/2020 08:12

@Iamagree

What's "The Range"? (misses point)
www.therange.co.uk
Theredjellybean · 05/11/2020 08:12

I think the frustration is born from the fact the "roolz" are random and senseless.
So people can go mooch round the range for things that are definitely not essential right now... Like Christmas decorations.
And my elder mother can go and mooch round the tatt in the garden centre..
But I can't go and play tennis with one friend on an outdoor court?
Even though at either ends of a tennis court we are further apart than the shoppers in the range.
My dsd now cannot have her weekly psychology appointment face to face, in a socially distanced room wearing a mask but she can wander round b and m getting much closer to people..
And so on....

NotSorry · 05/11/2020 08:13

@Jroseforever

Oh thanks for the head up! I didn’t know The Range was open. Brilliant!
😂😂😂😂
misskatamari · 05/11/2020 08:14

I do agree that we should be doing our best to minimise our interactions and ideally yes, staying at home is safer, but I do also think that going to shops is probably one of the lower risk things one can do, if you're following the distancing advice etc.

We have remained very careful throughout all of his. We're in the NW anyway, so restrictions have remained high throughout, but we didn't feel comfortable with eating out in restaurants etc (had a couple of meals outside when the weather was nicer), or going to gyms etc. Pretty much the only "normal" thing I've done has been to pop to the shops. It's always felt pretty safe when I've done it the odd time, and definitely helped mentally. I really do understand people wanting to be able to still nip out and buy things, even if they're deemed non-essential. It doesn't mean they're selfish, they're likely to be sticking to guidelines and being careful, but deem the risk to be acceptable and it's pretty much the only thing you can do that gives you a sense of normal life at the moment. When you can go to work or see friends of family, and he weather is utterly shite so you can't even enjoy being outside a lot of the time, that's important

missmouse101 · 05/11/2020 08:14

Op, I absolutely agree with you. These people on your thread were no doubt those clapping on their doorsteps for the NHS. You can't fix stupid unfortunately. How people still aren't getting it, I don't know.

LastGoldenDaysOfSummer · 05/11/2020 08:15

So many replies here show why the lock down was needed in the first place and why it won't work.

Very sad.

Port1aCastis · 05/11/2020 08:15

Well if Cummings can cavort up to the North East I can go to the bloody Range and I am sick of the bloody online covid keyboard police trying to tell me what to do, I can assess the situation for myself and decide if I need a screw or a bauble or not, thanks.

Enoughnowstop · 05/11/2020 08:15

resulted in lockdown based on flawed data interpretation and inaccurate projection of future trends

Says who?

As for it won't make a blind bit of difference if the odd person shops in the Range, or anywhere else, of course it will. That's the whole point. The less opportunity the virus has to spread, the easier it will be for everyone in the short, medium and long term. But mainly the short term because you never know when it's going to be you in need of a hospital bed for any reason whatsoever.

Tfoot75 · 05/11/2020 08:15

I think the decision to shut shops was basically nuts anyway and just creates queues at the shops that are open. Will go to a shop of I need something, not make some stupid value based judgement involving anyone dying as a result of me going to a shop. I don't have covid and neither does 99.5% of the population. Shutting shops is not what is needed.

PurpleDaisies · 05/11/2020 08:15

My frustration is in those who care more about shopping than inadvertently causing such desperate pain to others by helping to perpetuate the virus.

I don’t accept your premise. Where’s the evidence that going to retail such as the Range is the big driver of transmission?

Some shops have been allowed to stay open and they’ve worked bloody hard to make it safe for customers. More likely it’s people popping in for a coffee with their friends and family which is going to cause continued transmission, not walking past someone in a massive warehouse style shop while wearing a mask.

It’s a lazy assumption that people who are still going out to shops haven’t lost people to covid. I have.

Nancydowns · 05/11/2020 08:16

Oh good, the self ritouse lockdown police are back.

If I wanna go down the range and get some craft stuff for the kids, or some wool for myself, or some fucking Christmas light to do my house up like the north Pole - just to bring a bit of joy into my life - I bloody well will.

TicTacTwo · 05/11/2020 08:16

Retail have invested a lot in cleaning, screens etc and don't seem to be a major source of transmission.
I've not seen crowds of Christmas shoppers yet so shopping now is better than shopping in December imo

Keepingthingsinteresting · 05/11/2020 08:17

You’re right OP, but most people are selfish so will respond well for being called out on their behaviour. People think it’s ok to just do the odd trip, but if the vast majority are doing that too then the effectiveness of lockdown is materially reduced. I live alone and barely left the house or saw anyone during the first lockdown and am now facing the prospect of the same, but some people want to go shopping, so there you go.....

misskatamari · 05/11/2020 08:17

*can't

Spotthedoggies · 05/11/2020 08:17

I understand to a point OP but will add that the spirit of the lockdown is a bit different to last time; ie with regards to going out, outside recreation is "encouraged" so can walk multiple times rather than once with a clear conscience etc

Mmn654123 · 05/11/2020 08:18

How do you know there are people going to ‘The Range’ if you are tucked up at home being good?

Are you actually at ‘The Range’ too?!!!!?!!!

dementedpixie · 05/11/2020 08:18

I dont believe shops are the great drivers of infection tbh. You arent close enough for long enough to spread much especially if wearing a mask

NorbertMeubles · 05/11/2020 08:18

I personally couldn't think of anything worse than queuing up to get into the Range or similar shops but I wouldn't tell others to not. If these shops are open people can go in. Take it up with the idiot Boris but don't blame the people for doing what they are allowed. Probably best if you sit at home ordering on line and mind your own business.

Jroseforever · 05/11/2020 08:18

@LastGoldenDaysOfSummer

So many replies here show why the lock down was needed in the first place and why it won't work.

Very sad.

Well it did work?

It just wasn’t sustainable hence it ended. Hence numbers go up.

middleager · 05/11/2020 08:18

@PurpleDaisies

My frustration is in those who care more about shopping than inadvertently causing such desperate pain to others by helping to perpetuate the virus.

I don’t accept your premise. Where’s the evidence that going to retail such as the Range is the big driver of transmission?

Some shops have been allowed to stay open and they’ve worked bloody hard to make it safe for customers. More likely it’s people popping in for a coffee with their friends and family which is going to cause continued transmission, not walking past someone in a massive warehouse style shop while wearing a mask.

It’s a lazy assumption that people who are still going out to shops haven’t lost people to covid. I have.

It's also lazy to assume shoppers are selfish and should curb their visits. Shopping is more than essentials, so if OP is playing the guilt trip...

My aunt lives alone. Her mental health is suffering and going to the Range etc keeps her going.

PurpleDaisies · 05/11/2020 08:18

@missmouse101

Op, I absolutely agree with you. These people on your thread were no doubt those clapping on their doorsteps for the NHS. You can't fix stupid unfortunately. How people still aren't getting it, I don't know.
My friends who work in the NHS as doctors and nurses are still going to shops like the Range.
Noideawottodo · 05/11/2020 08:18

Oh go away.

I've never been to The Range in my life but I think I'll go tomorrow and happily browse.

PurpleHoodie · 05/11/2020 08:19

No. We didn't all "clap for the NHS". Nor are we stupid. Yet more goady dismissive hyperbole.

We do however acknowledge the reality that stores that are within a walking/bus distance for many Mumsnetter sell food and other essential goods.

Not everyone has thousands of spare pounds in the bank to do bulk buys.

Because. Reality.

Nancydowns · 05/11/2020 08:19

Actually, I've come up with a new slogan -

"Protect the economy, jobs and businesses, KEEP SHOPPING"

Todaythiscouldbe · 05/11/2020 08:20

I'll go to The Range, B&M and any other shop that is open if I want to. I've been WFH since early March and I'm stuck in a house with a toxic husband who I've found out is having an affair and has lost his job so he's here all the time. I'll go out to get away for a while and have a bit of normality and I absolutely won't feel guilty about it.