The last week I have noticed more and more people out. It's very noticable but they look to be keeping their distance from each other, i dont think the real problem is outside at all.
I think the big problem will be in offices, surgery, shops etc. I have twice had an appointment in the last month where I have been assured it was safe, and it was not.
The first time, I was at the dentist and had been assured it was a 'one in one out' system, but when I got there the waiting room had people waiting in a cramped area. I called the secretary, and she said ' oh but they are in a different queue?' Like the waiting time was the problem, not that there was an actual crowd of people too close to each other.
The next time was at the vets, they also assured me that it was a one in and one out system, and very safe. When I got there there was at least 10 waiting and the vet was coming out and practically climbing in the car windows with the dogs and spending ages chatting face to face, instead of just handing the animal over. He had no mask, or gloves nothing. So this time I rang and cancelled the appointment.
I think this is the hardest part for me, it's the politeness. I'm finding it hard to say ' this is not safe carry on' when people get too close or I'm in a situation where I could catch it.
I dont want to be rude to people, so I feel safer staying in. My neighbour is going around letting her children run in to peoples drives, going up talking to people, she is making me so uncomfortable and I dont have the balls to say 'back off' to her. The other neighbours have arranged lovely things bingo, outdoor films, music etc and I have had to stay in because of this woman with no sense is making me feel uncomfortable.
Sorry for the extra long post, it is just so hard to be relying on others to be considerate and careful. I'm going to have to practice shouting like the Queens guards. Make way!! Or else get a horse for myself.