Is lockdown over where you live?

Capybara said:
I don't see that. I've been out today and that's included going in two shops, and I've still wanted to stay as far away from other people as possible. I'm seeing a couple of friends at the weekend and I'm not sure about that either. And we've all been vaccinated.
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What don't you see?
 
atypical_boro said:
People are gonna take any opportunity to see each other at the moment, as you never know what is coming next. Obviously people should stick to the guidance and stay out of houses but outdoors I think its all pretty fair game, the rule of 6 is never really going to be enforceable/practical outside in public areas and if I was 19 I know what I'd be doing. TBH I'm nearly 39 and my diary is filling up already in April (all within the guidance of course).
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But that's my point: within guidance. I'll be out on Saturday, but there will be 4 of us, not travelling (locally) together, we wont be hugging and kissing each other and we will maintain social distancing

I dont think anything outdoors is fair game ie ignoring the rules becauseyou're outside, if that is what you're saying

We also wont be leaving empty cans, bottles and other mess
 
Here we are again... We get it some of you never want to return to normal and you're probably going to win. In the meantime the rest of us will take every shred of freedom given to us.
I thought you lockdowners were popular... Why is everyone out seeing mates then? Disgraces.
 
Alvez_48 said:
Here we are again... We get it some of you never want to return to normal and you're probably going to win. In the meantime the rest of us will take every shred of freedom given to us.
I thought you lockdowners were popular... Why is everyone out seeing mates then? Disgraces.
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Not sure if you're including me in that, but I for one am desperate for lockdown to end and a return to normal, hence my concerns over behaviour that may prevent that happening, or at least prolonging any lockdown and pathway to normality
 
Sadly for some it never started . Given my neighbour who paic lip service anyway to the rules had a kids party with at least four different families there today I would say it’s definitely over.
 
Artie Fufkin said:
But that's my point: within guidance. I'll be out on Saturday, but there will be 4 of us, not travelling (locally) together, we wont be hugging and kissing each other and we will maintain social distancing

I dont think anything outdoors is fair game ie ignoring the rules becauseyou're outside, if that is what you're saying

We also wont be leaving empty cans, bottles and other mess
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Ok but I didn't realise you meant people hugging and kissing each other in the streets. I haven't seen that, but then you don't know which of them are in relationships or live together etc if they're students. I can totally understand why they're not wearing masks outside though, I certainly won't be when I meet my mates outdoors nor will I be getting awkwardly close to them (and when you're sat in a park 2m is actually a natural distance).

Littering is a separate issue and obviously there is no excuse for it.
 
Artie Fufkin said:
Not sure if you're including me in that, but I for one am desperate for lockdown to end and a return to normal, hence my concerns over behaviour that may prevent that happening, or at least prolonging any lockdown and pathway to normality
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At what point? When is normal allowed to return for you?

Right now we're allowed to sit together in a park and maybe BBQ in the garden.
Hey I was even allowed to hit a golf ball yesterday for the first time in 3 months with friends.
 
I find the over fifties on my street now they’ve had their jabs don’t give two hoots.
 
Alvez_48 said:
At what point? When is normal allowed to return for you?

Right now we're allowed to sit together in a park and maybe BBQ in the garden.
Hey I was even allowed to hit a golf ball yesterday for the first time in 3 months with friends.
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And after hiking on Saturday I will be sat in our garden with 3 others, so like you I am keen to do as much as I can within the rules.

I cant answer the question 'when' exactly, but based on the data it is my profession to analyse, now is not the time in my view to ignore the fact there is still transmission in the general population. Because I am vaccinated doesn't mean I cant infect someone who isnt and is high risk or vulnerable. We cant keep making the same mistakes at the expense of our desperation for the return to normality
 
Still don’t think people should have been stopped from meeting outdoors, compliance would have been much higher for the rest of the rules if that was the case. Plus transmission is very low outdoors anyway.
 
Artie Fufkin said:
And after hiking on Saturday I will be sat in our garden with 3 others, so like you I am keen to do as much as I can within the rules.

I cant answer the question 'when' exactly, but based on the data it is my profession to analyse, now is not the time in my view to ignore the fact there is still transmission in the general population. Because I am vaccinated doesn't mean I cant infect someone who isnt and is high risk or vulnerable. We cant keep making the same mistakes at the expense of our desperation for the return to normality
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Right so you're a zero covid individual i.e. utterly delusional.

You're keen to see others, great. Do it. Let others do what they want to do.
 
If you're sat in a park with 5 others, and you know another group of 6 people who are also sat together, what is the legal guidance on how far these two groups have to be sat apart? Its certainly not illegal for people who know each other to be in the same park at the same time in different groups.

I don't think its ever really been enforceable outside in practical terms. Its, at least to my mind, there to stop LARGE gatherings (ie having 15 people in your garden MAY increase the risk of transmission, though I'd be surprised if it was by much). But when I see a group of 7 in a public space I don't really feel like they're somehow ruining it for everyone, much rather that than them meeting indoors or whatever.

If you're sat in a group of 6 and someone you know walks past are you really supposed to ignore them or tell them not to come anywhere within the vicinity to say hello for 2 minutes if you've not seen them in months. That's just not realistic. If they stand 3 metres away are they in the 'group' or not?
 
Alvez_48 said:
At what point? When is normal allowed to return for you?

Right now we're allowed to sit together in a park and maybe BBQ in the garden.
Hey I was even allowed to hit a golf ball yesterday for the first time in 3 months with friends.
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Normal 🤣

People will do what they want when the restrictions are over, returning to what we had before once the restrictions are gone might not be what many want.

And people will take the time they need to do what they want, not what the 'normal Normans' demand.
 
atypical_boro said:
If you're sat in a park with 5 others, and you know another group of 6 people who are also sat together, what is the legal guidance on how far these two groups have to be sat apart? Its certainly not illegal for people who know each other to be in the same park at the same time in different groups.

I don't think its ever really been enforceable outside in practical terms. Its, at least to my mind, there to stop LARGE gatherings (ie having 15 people in your garden MAY increase the risk of transmission, though I'd be surprised if it was by much). But when I see a group of 7 in a public space I don't really feel like they're somehow ruining it for everyone, much rather that than them meeting indoors or whatever.

If you're sat in a group of 6 and someone you know walks past are you really supposed to ignore them or tell them not to come anywhere within the vicinity to say hello for 2 minutes if you've not seen them in months. That's just not realistic. If they stand 3 metres away are they in the 'group' or not?
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You are right. The only time I've broken the rules in the past year was when I was in a pub with a mate when it was 'two households per table' and someone who was known to both of us came over and joined us. My guess is that the rules are there to prevent a complete free-for-all as they know that most people will stick to the rules.
 
Corcaigh_the_Cat said:
Normal 🤣

People will do what they want when the restrictions are over, returning to what we had before once the restrictions are gone might not be what many want.

And people will take the time they need to do what they want, not what the 'normal Normans' demand.
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I honestly have no idea what you're on about. I don't think anyone cares if people decide to stay home forever, I certainly don't care.. Infact I encourage you to do only what you feel is safe for you and let the rest of us do what we feel is safe for us.
 
Round my way, lockdown stopped when the kids went back to school. Loads of them playing out together after school. The mums are all taking the kids in together.
Now we are into the Easter holidays, we have loads of families coming down to the South West either in camper vans or staying at family homes/ second homes. We are in a very low area, but nobody is taking any notice of the rules.
 
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