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Covid has just been forgotten about then?

419 replies

washthem · 05/04/2021 08:27

My in-laws are acting like it's all disappeared over night.

Travelling to london, going out for lunches and dinners in people's houses etc.

They're vaccinated now so I suppose they don't mind.

They've all but invited themselves around to ours in a couple of weeks time!

OP posts:
DarkMatterA2Z · 05/04/2021 12:37

I'm sorry to burst your bubble, OP, but we can't lock everyone up indefinitely. I know many people have enjoyed seeing this country turned into a gigantic police state and the excitement of informing on their neighbours but the fun has to stop at some point.

UrAWizHarry · 05/04/2021 12:37

"The covid police are out in force. "

Aren't they just. On our village FB we had the usual "are ALL the cars in the carpark locals?" to which there was a pleasing majority of people saying "mind your own fucking business".

MoonfacedMilksop · 05/04/2021 12:38

ilovesooty the standard chat outside school gates is about Covid. Whenever one of the two or three mums who have been religious about following rules are around of course we all nod along and say we’ve been following the rules. Realistically though if you mention to most people that you’ve bent the odd rule they’ll admit they have too. My sister, for example, is adamant that everyone in her city is following the rules to the letter and is disgusted with my mum and I for having continued to go for walks together throughout. I kept quiet about the fact I’ve regularly been to her city and people are being as lax about the rules there as they are here.

ilovesooty · 05/04/2021 12:38

@chaosrabbitland

oh so bloody what if they are ! people are sick to death of it now and want to go back to leading a normal life . the vaccine was we were told our way out of this so this goverment arent going to be able to keep on using fear of sodding varients to keep controlling people they have had enough and that includes me . im glad your inlaws arent cowering indoors and if your that worried about having them round you will have to think of some lame excuse wont you
What lame excuse? She can tell them she is following the rules and guidance, therefore she's not happy to have them inside her home.
Dolciedolly · 05/04/2021 12:39

@Sugarbelle

this sort of shit really needs to stop.

I get that the rules were in place for a reason but I have seen the other end of the scope because of the level of fear the government/media/the internet instilled in some people over this virus and frankly, its despicable. My uncle was crying 2 days ago when my dad asked him to meet up in the park with my younger sisters and his 3 sons. full on crying because he couldnt do it as he is so scared his 3 boys are going to be the rare cases of children who are going to get really really sick from it. we listened to him and gently tried pointing out the risks that we have contended with all our lives from so many other things but he couldnt be reasoned with. those 3 boys have barely left the house in over a year and are not in school.

my point being, I would rather see people getting back to normal then see people like my uncle. it's not surprising is it with it constantly in your face and then some people loving jumping on the rule breaker chastising band wagon.

just give it a fucking rest will you.

This !!!
Excilente · 05/04/2021 12:42

@TristantheTyrannosaurus then you should find out why, where i am, they tested them twice weekly on return to school for the first week, then we've been testing them at home twice weekly, and ourselves, like the government advised.

ilovesooty · 05/04/2021 12:42

@MoonfacedMilksop

ilovesooty the standard chat outside school gates is about Covid. Whenever one of the two or three mums who have been religious about following rules are around of course we all nod along and say we’ve been following the rules. Realistically though if you mention to most people that you’ve bent the odd rule they’ll admit they have too. My sister, for example, is adamant that everyone in her city is following the rules to the letter and is disgusted with my mum and I for having continued to go for walks together throughout. I kept quiet about the fact I’ve regularly been to her city and people are being as lax about the rules there as they are here.
Well I'm pretty sure that my social circle isn't full of liars.
MoonfacedMilksop · 05/04/2021 12:45

ilovesooty I’m not saying people are lying, just keeping quiet to avoid an argument. If you’ve found a group of people who are all vehemently pro lockdown them that’s great, just probably also a minority.

OliveTree75 · 05/04/2021 12:46

Oh no, how reckless. I really hope they don't bring back a new, dangerous variant from London, the Covid epicentre. Hmm

Good for them!!! Hope they have a nice time!

TristantheTyrannosaurus · 05/04/2021 12:48

[quote Excilente]@TristantheTyrannosaurus then you should find out why, where i am, they tested them twice weekly on return to school for the first week, then we've been testing them at home twice weekly, and ourselves, like the government advised.[/quote]
Good for you. Carry on as you see fit. I see no reason to find out why. Wouldn't test them anyway (well, they're old enough they consent for themselves).

ilovesooty · 05/04/2021 12:48

No, the people I associate with aren't vehemently pro lockdown, but they are following the rules. I'm pretty certain of that. I do feel I have a responsibility to my support bubble friends who have offered me their hospitality too.

Excilente · 05/04/2021 12:57

@TristantheTyrannosaurus if you're not bothering, and don't care, then why respond to my post which was of no bloody relevance to you?

Longpinknails · 05/04/2021 12:59

We will be able to mix freely, only when we've all been vaccinated, which isn't yet. Those that have had both vaccines can still pass it on. I think people seem to be missing this fact.

TristantheTyrannosaurus · 05/04/2021 12:59

[quote Excilente]@TristantheTyrannosaurus if you're not bothering, and don't care, then why respond to my post which was of no bloody relevance to you?[/quote]
Because I can. Hmm You also referenced me personally. Hmm

TristantheTyrannosaurus · 05/04/2021 13:00

@Longpinknails

We will be able to mix freely, only when we've all been vaccinated, which isn't yet. Those that have had both vaccines can still pass it on. I think people seem to be missing this fact.
Or maybe they find it an acceptable risk as adults.
KurtWilde · 05/04/2021 13:01

If they're vaccinated then what's the problem? Or don't you have faith in it?

chaosrabbitland · 05/04/2021 13:01

@ineedaholidaynow

The lame excuse might actually be the law *@chaosrabbitland*. You are not meant to be mixing indoors.

Why can’t people actually wait until the guidance changes?

Its a law that a lot of people are going to start ignoring if they have been vaccinated .its been a year now and people are getting fed up with waiting for this law and that law to change . This goverment would have us under restrictions indefinately if they could . I cannot believe there are people out there too bloody scared to have two vaccinated ppl in their house . It beggars belief
ChocOrange1 · 05/04/2021 13:02

Travelling to London 😱 might as well lick a plague rat!

LadyDanburysCane · 05/04/2021 13:05

Personally I think the 70mph speed limit on U.K. motorways is too low. The higher limits in France are much more sensible. I’m a good driver in a safe and well maintained car. So it’s perfectly fine for me to carry out my own “risk assessment” and do the 80mph that I regularly (pre covid) do in France yes?

Obviously it isn’t but that is no different to the “I’ve been vaccinated and I don’t agree with not having a party in my house” brigade.

ineedaholidaynow · 05/04/2021 13:05

But not everyone is vaccinated. I am the only one in our household who has been vaccinated, and only 1 dose and not 3 weeks ago.

I want schools to stay open for DS. People flouting the rules are increasing the risk of bubbles bursting in school. Won’t necessarily kill granny but will bugger up children’s education again.

UrAWizHarry · 05/04/2021 13:06

@Longpinknails

We will be able to mix freely, only when we've all been vaccinated, which isn't yet. Those that have had both vaccines can still pass it on. I think people seem to be missing this fact.
I'm willing to bet that even when everyone is fully vaccinated there will still be people trying to justify restrictions.
UrAWizHarry · 05/04/2021 13:07

@LadyDanburysCane

Personally I think the 70mph speed limit on U.K. motorways is too low. The higher limits in France are much more sensible. I’m a good driver in a safe and well maintained car. So it’s perfectly fine for me to carry out my own “risk assessment” and do the 80mph that I regularly (pre covid) do in France yes?

Obviously it isn’t but that is no different to the “I’ve been vaccinated and I don’t agree with not having a party in my house” brigade.

It's entirely different.

I keep asking this but I'll try yet again.

If a group of vaccinated people meet up indoors now, what increased risk is there compared to what that risk will be in a few weeks time when this restriction is lifted?

Alsohuman · 05/04/2021 13:08

@ineedaholidaynow

The lame excuse might actually be the law *@chaosrabbitland*. You are not meant to be mixing indoors.

Why can’t people actually wait until the guidance changes?

Because it was supposed to be data not dates that led changes in guidance but it isn’t. The data is way ahead of the guidance.
Howshouldibehave · 05/04/2021 13:10

You can’t stop them doing what they want but the only ones that can invite people to your house is you/DH. What exactly do you mean by this They've all but invited themselves around to ours in a couple of weeks time! ?

dividedwefall · 05/04/2021 13:11

@LadyDanburysCane we see a lot of weird analogies on this topic but yours wins today. I don't get your point at all.

Vaccinated people are saying 'vaccines are effective. the scientists are saying so. so I can socialise because I am no risk to anyone, least of all myself'

Lock down fans are saying that vaccinated people must not meet other people because they can still spread the disease and get sick themselves.

Maybe when we have consensus on reality we'll have consensus on appropriate social behaviour.