My daughter has been to them all (London) Every one of them has been bigger than the one before by a huge amount. There was only one that was awful, "police" were very heavy-handed and stopped most people even getting there, then kettled people into dead ends, rushing them to the floor and hitting them, which was really nasty. But the last few have been amazing with a beautiful atmosphere. People just broke through the "police" hand in hand.. Wonderful.There is a world wide protest today at 1pm. One in Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and one in London. I haven't missed a protest yet. The worst one was the one on April 18th, it was the weekend pub gardens opened. People were looking at us like we were crazy. Barely anyone turned up as they thought it was over in June. Hopefully this time a few more have woken up and will join in.
I think I might have helped break that thread yesterdayLooking on the covid thread there was a very different tone on there today.
I’m with you. So over it now. I felt sick to my stomach about BoJos conference yesterday if he had put the brakes on for Monday I’m not sure I could have coped much longer to be honest.I think I might have helped break that thread yesterdayI’m a miserable fuck about this shit. I spread it like a virus
I’m in Ireland and we’re a lot further back on opening, retail only opens next week, we’ve only just been “allowed” click and collect this week for the first time since December.I’m with you. So over it now. I felt sick to my stomach about BoJos conference yesterday if he had put the brakes on for Monday I’m not sure I could have coped much longer to be honest.
I don’t see what the gain is at this point. I don’t understand why they want to continue this fearmongering and ruining people’s lives. It’s mentally, physically and emotionally draining.
I try and avoid it as best as I can now but have to keep up with the changes in restrictions so I know when I can legally see my family again.
I've done the same regarding making my own rules up.I’m in Ireland and we’re a lot further back on opening, retail only opens next week, we’ve only just been “allowed” click and collect this week for the first time since December.
As I’ve said and I know it’s upset some I’ve refused the vaccine for now and I’ve never followed the rules, I’ve never gone out of my way to break rules but I’ve done what’s best for my health because if my government doesn’t care about my health until I’m struck down with covid I’ll take it into my own hands, and I have done from about 5 weeks into the first lockdown when I knew I wouldn’t last whilst following it.
I’m scared for my mum getting sick, she’s got her vaccine and I put her on VD/C early on in the pandemic, I will do everything I can to protect her and everyone around me, but I’m angry that we have a health system that is now crumbling and failing to meet thousands of peoples needs and this fucking panto is still going on, live shows have been cancelled, bull shit, there’s a new show every time this lot get up on stage with another announcement,
Ireland had a major hacking incident yesterday with all health information compromised, the hackers have asked for a ransomall appointments cancelled this week,
I don’t know where I’m going with this comment to be honest
It’s an odd time to be alive isn’t it.
Bitcoin ransom will not be paid following cyber attack on HSE computer systems
Taoiseach insists vaccination programme continues uninterrupted despite serious cybercrime incidentwww.irishtimes.com Gardai suspect Russian crime gang behind cyber attack that rocked HSE
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My OHs family are in NI and desperate to see their grandchild, I really feel for you all!I’m in Ireland and we’re a lot further back on opening, retail only opens next week, we’ve only just been “allowed” click and collect this week for the first time since December.
As I’ve said and I know it’s upset some I’ve refused the vaccine for now and I’ve never followed the rules, I’ve never gone out of my way to break rules but I’ve done what’s best for my health because if my government doesn’t care about my health until I’m struck down with covid I’ll take it into my own hands, and I have done from about 5 weeks into the first lockdown when I knew I wouldn’t last whilst following it.
I’m scared for my mum getting sick, she’s got her vaccine and I put her on VD/C early on in the pandemic, I will do everything I can to protect her and everyone around me, but I’m angry that we have a health system that is now crumbling and failing to meet thousands of peoples needs and this fucking panto is still going on, live shows have been cancelled, bull shit, there’s a new show every time this lot get up on stage with another announcement,
Ireland had a major hacking incident yesterday with all health information compromised, the hackers have asked for a ransomall appointments cancelled this week,
I don’t know where I’m going with this comment to be honest
It’s an odd time to be alive isn’t it.
Bitcoin ransom will not be paid following cyber attack on HSE computer systems
Taoiseach insists vaccination programme continues uninterrupted despite serious cybercrime incidentwww.irishtimes.com Gardai suspect Russian crime gang behind cyber attack that rocked HSE
GARDAI suspect a Russian crime gang may be behind the cyber attack that has brought the Irish health service to its knees. Hospital appointments have been cancelled, the Covid-19 vaccine booking sy…www.thesun.ie
This made me feel emotional, the scene of you being in the supermarket, maskless looking at other maskless people, all knowing. It felt powerful and connecting,I've done the same regarding making my own rules up.
We were pretty strict and played it to the letter first time round, because as others have said no one knew what was going on.
Once we opened up in the summer I never played again when we picked back down.
I wasn't reckless, but I let my kids see their friends, and they were allowed in the house.
It's one thing to save ourselves from a virus, but we lost saving ourselves from the head fuck of it, which we know also has lifelong consequences.
We went to town and Sainsburys today (its all rock n roll in my house) and by habit I took my mask. I got halfway round the shopping centre and took it off. I had my fuck this shit moment. So that's it for me now, I'm done. My son asked if he could take his off and I said it was up to him and how he felt as it's 'against the rules'. When I turned round he was mask free too!
This sounds super sad, but it was quite liberating! There was a few maskless people and it felt like knowing looks we were giving each other, maybe a bit like 'good for you mate!'.
So it's game over for me now, I'll play by rules at work because its a professional capacity, but not in my personal life. I'm ending it here, fuck it
see unpopular opinion on here,This made me feel emotional, the scene of you being in the supermarket, massless looking at other maskless people, all knowing. It felt powerful and connecting,
I wear the mask to make other people feel comfortable. That’s the only reason why, that doesn’t mean I cannot connect to the emotion of a moment that someone else had.see unpopular opinion on here,
I’m not gonna go out of my way to make others feel uncomfortable when all I’m being asked to do is wear a bit of cloth for a few minutes, I don’t know how others feel and how anxious they might be, I don’t need to do a “fuck you” to the state and in the process effect others,
It’s a mask, it won’t be forever, I’m not doing an 8 hours shift or being asked to wear it all day long, nor would I encourage others to “liberate themselves”
i have always rejected rules that impact my life but I’m not about making a scene or making others uncomfortable.
again I didn’t reply to cupcake to scold her, nor would I anyone, not my business and I’ll support her decision!I wear the mask to make other people feel comfortable. That’s the only reason why, that doesn’t mean I cannot connect to the emotion of a moment that someone else had.
I wear mine at work when I have too and in shops etc. For others only. However I don’t care personally when someone isn’t.
You can smack my butt if you likeagain I didn’t reply to cupcake to scold her, nor would I anyone, not my business and I’ll support her decision!
just won’t encourage it
btw @Cupcakemum we also let the kids play together from pretty early on. Many didn’t and their kids suffered hugely from it.!especially the only children who completely forgot how to interact with our lot.
I'm exactly the same, I only wear a mask to make other people feel comfortable, and I don't give two hoots if someone doesn't wear one near me.I wear the mask to make other people feel comfortable. That’s the only reason why, that doesn’t mean I cannot connect to the emotion of a moment that someone else had.
I wear mine at work when I have too and in shops etc. For others only. However I don’t care personally when someone isn’t.
If people were scared of unmasked people they would keep their distance and keep walking, those who say something are not scared they are angry that you have the guts to do what they can't. Most of those who say something are the ones who are not wearing them correctly and keep touching them.I'm exactly the same, I only wear a mask to make other people feel comfortable, and I don't give two hoots if someone doesn't wear one near me.
Anyone who calls in to my house, I say to them to take off the mask, if they like, and everyone has taken it off gladly, and with relief.
I had two altercations last week, with people who asked me to put a mask on, even though we were outside! Bugger that!
One was at a takeaway coffee hatch, I was standing pretty far away from the guy, and he asked me to put a mask on. I said "I'm outside, I'm not putting one on".
He pointed at a sign saying customers should wear a mask, I just shook my head and refused and said "I'm outside in the fresh air!" .
I hadn't seen the sign, otherwise I wouldn't have tried to buy a coffee there. I was about to walk off but he gave in then, and served me, and was quite pleasant in the end.
I understand that some people are scared and I feel I show respect by wearing one indoors, and keeping two metres away etc but I'm not going to go along with ridiculous requests!
A few days later, I was walking through a kind of archway, with plenty of fresh air blowing through it, and some random woman asked me if I had a mask
I wasn't anywhere near her!
I said "you've got no right to ask me about masks" and just kept going.
I'm absolutely sick and tired of the feeling that, at any time, some busybody is going to give me a hard time for walking around minding me own business!
Apologies for this long rant!
I really feel for the masked up people out doors who still get freaked out by other people walking around outside. That’s some serious fear going on inside.I'm exactly the same, I only wear a mask to make other people feel comfortable, and I don't give two hoots if someone doesn't wear one near me.
Anyone who calls in to my house, I say to them to take off the mask, if they like, and everyone has taken it off gladly, and with relief.
I had two altercations last week, with people who asked me to put a mask on, even though we were outside! Bugger that!
One was at a takeaway coffee hatch, I was standing pretty far away from the guy, and he asked me to put a mask on. I said "I'm outside, I'm not putting one on".
He pointed at a sign saying customers should wear a mask, I just shook my head and refused and said "I'm outside in the fresh air!" .
I hadn't seen the sign, otherwise I wouldn't have tried to buy a coffee there. I was about to walk off but he gave in then, and served me, and was quite pleasant in the end.
I understand that some people are scared and I feel I show respect by wearing one indoors, and keeping two metres away etc but I'm not going to go along with ridiculous requests!
A few days later, I was walking through a kind of archway, with plenty of fresh air blowing through it, and some random woman asked me if I had a mask
I wasn't anywhere near her!
I said "you've got no right to ask me about masks" and just kept going.
I'm absolutely sick and tired of the feeling that, at any time, some busybody is going to give me a hard time for walking around minding me own business!
Apologies for this long rant!
Yes, I feel sorry for them, and feel like saying to them to take it off and let the sun shine on their face, get some Vitamin D, and some fresh air!I really feel for the masked up people out doors who still get freaked out by other people walking around outside. That’s some serious fear going on inside.
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