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Will lots just say 'stuff it' come the 23rd?

632 replies

JuneSummer · 11/03/2021 23:22

It'll soon be a year since lockdown was first called and me and DH have been watching lots of TV coverage over the last few days. It's just dawned on us this week that we have now not seen our parents for a year, the DC haven't hugged their grandparents, we haven't been for any days out as a family, DC1 hasn't had a single uni class in person. The list goes on.

DH and I are now quickly coming to the conclusion that we just cannot and will not go on living like this any longer as a family. Particularly when there seems to be no end in sight if you listen to people like Chris Whitty and Christina Pagel (who was wanting masks and social distancing for the foreseeable future last night on the news).

Both sets of parents are in their mid 60s and have been vaccinated. We are now strongly minded to visit both at the beginning of April and allow them to see their DGC.

I suspect we will not be alone. Will lots of people simply say 'no more' upon realising they've spent a year of their lives not living?

OP posts:
mn81987 · 12/03/2021 18:35

@sleepwouldbenice clearly! Or maybe I'm not just fake and pretending to care about people I don't even know.

TildaKauskumholm · 12/03/2021 18:38

Great to know that some selfish twats are breaking the rules be use they think they know better. Don't you know that's one of the reasons why the whole thing has lasted so long?

Stellaris22 · 12/03/2021 18:59

I don't need to know someone to show some basic empathy, or do you enjoy being so thoroughly unpleasant?

Restrictions need to end and I'm fed up of them being never ending because of the 'stuff it' immaturity.

Beaniecats · 12/03/2021 19:00

How will those of you slavishly following the rules in blind faith feel when Whitty decrees those rules must stay in place this year, next year....
Will you be so obedient then?

Logoff · 12/03/2021 19:02

@Beaniecats

How will those of you slavishly following the rules in blind faith feel when Whitty decrees those rules must stay in place this year, next year.... Will you be so obedient then?
I think because I don’t think I know more than scientists and that my needs don’t outweigh the greater good.
Logoff · 12/03/2021 19:03

I hope all those who do know more than the scientists are applying for jobs? To assist us all.

GreyhoundG1rl · 12/03/2021 19:08

Quite staggeringly self absorbed, StylishMummy. Pull the ladder up, Jack's in the lifeboat... Angry

sleepwouldbenice · 12/03/2021 19:09

[quote mn81987]@sleepwouldbenice clearly! Or maybe I'm not just fake and pretending to care about people I don't even know. [/quote]
Yep you couldn’t be clearer.

Logoff · 12/03/2021 19:10

When I advance search people that I don’t agree with on one issue. 9/10 I don’t agree with them on other issues. It reassures me.

UntamedWisteria · 12/03/2021 19:12

I have been following the rules. And will continue to do so. I get my vaccine in a few days' time.

I am lucky though - I have space, a garden, lovely country walks on the doorstep and regular Ocado delivery slots.

I can see why others might not.

Whyarewehardofthinking · 12/03/2021 19:14

@StylishMummy

We've said 'fuck it' since all our parents and grandparents have been vaccinated. I'm CEV and have had 1st vaccinate. We're hosting 4 households for Easter weekend in the house, cannot wait to have the family back together. DC are going to grandparents for sleepovers, we're having friends round and meeting friends and family for walks and at the park. I genuinely don't know a single person who's now following 'the rules'.
A sleepover like this is exactly how COVID came into my DPs school, infected most of the keyworker students in the room and the staff.

He was hospitalised twice and signed off until at least after Easter. Our daughter is still suffering from digestive issues and my first week back has destroyed me as I'm still suffering from exhaustion.

Why would you risk this?

sleepwouldbenice · 12/03/2021 19:16

@Beaniecats

How will those of you slavishly following the rules in blind faith feel when Whitty decrees those rules must stay in place this year, next year.... Will you be so obedient then?
Gradual reduction of restrictions? Minor rules like hand washing and wearing a mask occasionally? Occasional problems with local break outs or similar? Annual vaccine? Yep fine with that

The rest, despite your mind numbing repetitive narrative, is not going to happen.

You might need to find something else to feel knowledgable about by then

DoubleDeckerSwimmer · 12/03/2021 19:19

@StylishMummy

We've said 'fuck it' since all our parents and grandparents have been vaccinated. I'm CEV and have had 1st vaccinate. We're hosting 4 households for Easter weekend in the house, cannot wait to have the family back together. DC are going to grandparents for sleepovers, we're having friends round and meeting friends and family for walks and at the park. I genuinely don't know a single person who's now following 'the rules'.
I hope your children are not attending school. It is one thing to make your own choices but not to expose others to the results of those choices.
Chloemol · 12/03/2021 19:20

We are still following the rules, and will continue for as long as it takes partly as we have CEV members, and partly because we want to do our bit so EVERYONE can come out of this, and shame on everyone who is not prepared to do this

It’s a few more months, you surely can see your parents/ in-laws via zoom, FaceTime or whatever.

Come the end of this month two households can meet outdoors, why not do that one set at a time,ok you will still have to SD but it’s better than nothing

You do know all vaccination does is stop you getting it so severely and that you can still transmit the virus don’t you? You really prepared to risk it for a hug?

If so then don’t go moaning if we end up with longer SD regulations or a longer pathway out of this

It’s not all about you

Londonmummy66 · 12/03/2021 19:20

I've been following the rules but the constant messages of endless doom and gloom from Whitty et al are really starting to grate and I doubt I'm the only one. I think that if they were a bit more upbeat and cognisant of how crap it has been for everyone people might be prepared to be compliant for a little longer. However all the ads and messages treating everyone as a lockdown breaker "look into their eyes" etc is likely to become VERY counterproductive in the very near future as people start to decide that if everyone else is breaking the rules they will too.

Beaniecats · 12/03/2021 19:21

@Londonmummy66

I've been following the rules but the constant messages of endless doom and gloom from Whitty et al are really starting to grate and I doubt I'm the only one. I think that if they were a bit more upbeat and cognisant of how crap it has been for everyone people might be prepared to be compliant for a little longer. However all the ads and messages treating everyone as a lockdown breaker "look into their eyes" etc is likely to become VERY counterproductive in the very near future as people start to decide that if everyone else is breaking the rules they will too.
Really well said
Logoff · 12/03/2021 19:22

“A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.”

binkyblinky · 12/03/2021 19:24

Selfish idiots if they do say fuck it and carry on. Just because someone has a vaccine, it doesn't mean they can't carry it and pass it on. Absolutely disgusting attitude and putting those who have not been vaccinated at risk.

Logoff · 12/03/2021 19:27

@binkyblinky

Selfish idiots if they do say fuck it and carry on. Just because someone has a vaccine, it doesn't mean they can't carry it and pass it on. Absolutely disgusting attitude and putting those who have not been vaccinated at risk.
All about them Isn’t it?
GintyMcGinty · 12/03/2021 19:33

We saw our family all last summer and autumn when it was allowed.

In the last few months we've resumed meeting indoors for meals and overnights.

We aren't seeing anyone else and are quite comfortable with our decisions.

Many people are quietly doing the same.

Is probably feel differently if one of us had a job that brought us in to contact with others.

DoubleDeckerSwimmer · 12/03/2021 19:34

@GintyMcGinty

We saw our family all last summer and autumn when it was allowed.

In the last few months we've resumed meeting indoors for meals and overnights.

We aren't seeing anyone else and are quite comfortable with our decisions.

Many people are quietly doing the same.

Is probably feel differently if one of us had a job that brought us in to contact with others.

Do you have children that are in contact with others?
User133847 · 12/03/2021 19:38

@PregnantGotCovid

Do you understand that some people have just had enough and are completely broken. It's been a year surely you get this by now

Tell the virus that people have had enough now @BonnieDundee, I'm sure that will solve the problem.

Everyone is fed up. There is light at the end of the tunnel. People breaking restrictions now will only delay the reduction in restrictions.

Yes. Covid doesn't care if people are fed up or bored.

People need to stay alert. Now is not the time to get complacent and think this is all over. It isn't.

GintyMcGinty · 12/03/2021 19:38

"Do you have children that are in contact with others?*

I do but am in Scotland so still stuck homeschooling. They are in contact with their cousins who we have for sleepovers and vice versa.

My youngest goes out to play which is allowed in Scotland.

BonnieDundee · 12/03/2021 20:01

Great to know that some selfish twats are breaking the rules be use they think they know better. Don't you know that's one of the reasons why the whole thing has lasted so long?

Sigh. No it's not. Compliance has been better than expected according to the scientists and politicians

User133847 · 12/03/2021 20:02

It's astounding seeing people lose their heads because they still can't go boozing it down the pub or whatever.

Just stay patient.

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