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Are you looking forward to the 19th..? Can you slip back in to “normal” life.

90 replies

loobyshoes · 14/07/2021 23:26

As above….

How do you feel? Can just go back to Pre Covid life?

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LawnFever · 14/07/2021 23:28

Pretty much, I’d quite like to work from home about 50% if the time but I’m quite happy for everything else to go back to normal, I’m done with it all now.

BillyRaywasapreachersson · 14/07/2021 23:32

It is pretty normal for me. Work hasn't really changed, it's been a while 10 years since I've been clubbing and I cannot wait to ditch masks. Not much will change for me.

IRanSoFarAway1 · 14/07/2021 23:32

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PineappleMojito · 14/07/2021 23:35

It’s not going to be anywhere near normal. I wish it was, but it won’t be. Covid, vaccines and restrictions have sown so much division. It’ll take a long time to get back to anything resembling normal and I suspect a lot of places will still insist on masks. And the Covid Pass is coming - we won’t be back to normal any time soon.

LaurieFairyCake · 14/07/2021 23:36

Yes. I'm in London and I really want to get the overground into town without having to wear a mask (it's really empty) and walk up to Liberty and buy scent (a Frederick Malle perfume I want to replace)

Then I want to go to a cafe and sit near someone on the next table and drink a coffee.

I'm sick of having takeaway coffee and fumbling with a mask anytime I want to go in anywhere.

Holothane · 14/07/2021 23:37

I’m still wearing mask my choice hospitals are going with masks as well so is London transport we’ve both yes in taxis. I’ve even brought a new one.

MiniTheMinx · 14/07/2021 23:38

Don't have much choice. I shall have to. I'm going to miss legitimately being a hermit.

TempsPerdu · 14/07/2021 23:40

Can’t wait; I’m desperate to get back to normal. Londoner though, so masks on public transport will be a pain, and I wish I could have a hassle-free foreign holiday (just back from a very wet, grey and generally underwhelming U.K. one) but suspect it’ll be a long time coming.

My biggest hope is that normality is allowed to return for children/young people as well as adults. Our young have borne the brunt of the pandemic and their needs should be prioritised going forward.

TempsPerdu · 14/07/2021 23:42

I'm in London and I really want to get the overground into town without having to wear a mask (it's really empty) and walk up to Liberty and buy scent (a Frederick Malle perfume I want to replace)

That sounds like utter bliss. Smile

Bargebill19 · 14/07/2021 23:43

Was looking forward to it. But after the last announcement absolutely nothing has changed whatsoever. So would have to be a big old fat “no”.

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somuchcoffeeneeded · 15/07/2021 00:30

I feel like my life is pretty much normal already but just with masks and they are no hardship for me. I’m not looking forward to lots of people abandoning masks and social distancing.

Themeparklover · 15/07/2021 00:33

it's too soon to go back to normal life cases are rising significantly with significant shortage of tests in the london area, I think masks and distancing should still be in place

JayDot500 · 15/07/2021 00:46

No, my life won't go back to pre Covid because everywhere local is now filled with staycation people, so going to our local beach or park is a faff we won't bother with. I liked booking things in advance too.

I want a holiday and don't even mind isolating upin return, but I'm anticipating other countries fearing our high Covid rates, so I'm not bothering to even look.

DaisyWaldron · 15/07/2021 01:13

My clubbing days are over, and that's pretty much the only significant difference. I already work outside my home, I can meet up with friends and family, go to the theatre and cinema, play sports, go swimming, eat out. Admittedly, my choir sing outdoors, but we've already got new members and an audience from passers-by, so it's not exactly devastating. I miss my family, but they live abroad, so my ability to meet them won't change on 19th.

The restrictions that affect me aren't caused by the regulations, but by Covid itself. We are short-staffed at work because people are getting sick. DD's school is closed because of an outbreak of Covid. Her orchestra session is cancelled this week because the teacher is isolating. I will continue wearing a mask because I work in a public facing job where people breathe over me all day long, and where a significant number of the people I encounter are elderly or clinically vulnerable, and the vaccine isn't 100% effective. I will continue taking precautions as I did even before the pandemic because a close family friend who my household often spend time with is immunosuppressed and clinically extremely vulnerable.

The rise in cases over the past couple of weeks locally has been huge, so I'm not keen on random extra mixing. It.seems to spreading like wildfire among the younger people who aren't fully vaccinated and who are mixing in school/university/work/shared housing and public transport.

So I'd like to see things open up more before too long, but at the moment it seems like very little benefit for significant additional problems.

Iquitit · 15/07/2021 01:31

No, I'm not really looking forward to the next stage tbh, I work in care and we've managed to keep it out this long but I think with visits increasing, and the world around me opening up, masks not being worn on public transport and dropping one person per seat etc, social distancing etc being reduced in shops, it's only a matter of time before it gets in, and I'm not looking forward to either a) self isolation on SSP or b) looking after very poorly people being short staffed, because if it gets in then I'll be in one of those groups, if not both at some point.
I get that we can't stay shut down forever but I just know that even though we'll be doing all we can to keep it out/contain and control, the care staff will get the blame because they always do, when in all honesty it's going to be pretty inevitable in a place where people wander around, have personal care multiple times a day and where ventilation is hard to achieve with people who always feel cold and hate open windows.
With people like me being more exposed to the virus because everything is opening up, it's kind of inevitable, but I can forsee most people blaming us unfortunately.
There'll also be those who'll insist that anyone wearing a mask after the 19th is an idiot and a virtue signaller, I intend to wear mine on public transport and in shops etc still - most people would agree that vaccination of care workers is about protecting the vulnerable in our care, but they'll be happy to slate me for wearing a mask for the exact same reasons.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 15/07/2021 05:23

Yes, can't wait. I don't really go clubbing but I've got tickets for gigs and festivals that have been postponed for ages. Also I cannot wait to see the end of bloody school bubbles and isolating healthy kids!

I stopped social distancing from family and friends ages ago to be honest and I'll never do that again.

I can't wait to be able to travel abroad unrestricted too although I don't think that will be normal any time soon.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 15/07/2021 05:25

@Iquitit

No, I'm not really looking forward to the next stage tbh, I work in care and we've managed to keep it out this long but I think with visits increasing, and the world around me opening up, masks not being worn on public transport and dropping one person per seat etc, social distancing etc being reduced in shops, it's only a matter of time before it gets in, and I'm not looking forward to either a) self isolation on SSP or b) looking after very poorly people being short staffed, because if it gets in then I'll be in one of those groups, if not both at some point. I get that we can't stay shut down forever but I just know that even though we'll be doing all we can to keep it out/contain and control, the care staff will get the blame because they always do, when in all honesty it's going to be pretty inevitable in a place where people wander around, have personal care multiple times a day and where ventilation is hard to achieve with people who always feel cold and hate open windows. With people like me being more exposed to the virus because everything is opening up, it's kind of inevitable, but I can forsee most people blaming us unfortunately. There'll also be those who'll insist that anyone wearing a mask after the 19th is an idiot and a virtue signaller, I intend to wear mine on public transport and in shops etc still - most people would agree that vaccination of care workers is about protecting the vulnerable in our care, but they'll be happy to slate me for wearing a mask for the exact same reasons.
I've seen more people saying that anyone who isn't going to wear a mask is selfish and stupid than I have the other way round.
Overthebow · 15/07/2021 05:30

Yes I’m looking forward to it and am more than ready to go back to normal. Got a few big events in my calendar and really looking forward to going. I’m also looking forward to the date in August when we won’t have to isolate anymore.

Cripesitsthegasman19 · 15/07/2021 05:40

So done with WFH. Sadly, won't be coming to an end on Monday for me though. Feel physically ill due to the relentless screen time.

SupermanWithTheGreyHair · 15/07/2021 06:00

My life is pretty normal now, other than masks and my partner now works at home....permanently! 😬I’ve worked at home for years.

One child had broken up for summer, one child ready to. We can go shopping, to the cinema, for meals, see family and friends, take the dogs out, that’s pretty much what we did before. I’ll keep wearing a mask as I’m not getting the vaccine but that seems like a small sacrifice for me.

I look forward to concerts but I’ll probably avoid those for a while. And we won’t be going on holiday til things settle down but the kids have plans for the summer and our eldest will be going away to see friends.

I think the uncertainty is the hardest thing for us now. Will things continue to improve, will schools/colleges/unis need to close and go back online next term. But we’re just trying to do what we can. I think we all need to shift our expectations that this is the new ‘normal’, at least for a while.

Lemonmelonsun · 15/07/2021 06:08

My life is also pretty normal. Yes I'm looking forward to eating out more but only outside or in a restaurant with open doors and windows (which is unlikely).
I'm certainly not clubbing anymore and wouldn't feel comfortable going clubbing if I was because covid hadn't gone anywhere and I imagine you'd get quite a large dose in a hot stuffy night club?
I'd also feel uncomfortable getting the tube in London.

If anything with masks going I'm going to feel more uncomfortable.
One thing I do hopefully goes is tapped off sinks and pointless one way systems! And in musuems some interactive stuff..

SirSamuelVimes · 15/07/2021 07:32

Can't wait. I'm not going to wear a mask anywhere I can get away with it.

Want to walk up to the bar in a pub and order a pint.

Want to not be continually reminded to distance when in a shop (even though no-one listens to the announcement anymore).

Can't wait to stop worrying about whether my daughter's school bubble will burst.

Bring it on!

lollipoprainbow · 15/07/2021 07:38

Won't be a lot different as I work in a hospital setting we'll still be expected to wear damn masks all day long. Not sure I'll be wearing them jn the supermarket though.

southeastdweller · 15/07/2021 07:41

I hate being asked what I'm planning on doing by people on doors at library's, the Apple store and some bars. Hopefully that will end and of course it's bye bye to those useless masks which I won't be bothering to wear again.

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