Coronavirus.

Mikinton

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I passed a lad on a mountain bike cycling along Stockton Lane. It seemed like he was struggling to even move it.

And I live almost next door to Yelverton Field, so it's only a short walk to go kite flying. It's something I used to do quite often, and something I should do more of once restrictions are lifted.
 

stoofer34

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Enjoying a drop of red.
No mention is given to how long you can exercise for. But Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has said: "I would have thought for most people a walk of up to an hour, a run of 30 minutes or a cycle ride of between that, depending on their level of fitness, is appropriate."
But if you're not coming into contact with others it's an irrelevance how long you're out for surely?

We go for a walk on the Chase every day except weekends at the moment. Three of us out for 90 to 120 minutes and usually meet nobody by selecting the little known routes and paths. We don't go at the weekend as there's too many folk to make it enjoyable.

Should I report myself to Michael Gove?
 

Mikinton

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Personally I think the regs are being applied a bit heavy-handidly, but, to be fair, it's the only way some people will learn.

Take that couple on Brighton beach having a barbecue. Sure in itself it's not doing any harm provided they stay 2m away from anyone and others keep 2m away from them, but other people will notice that barbecue and next thing you know, you'll be knee-deep in people having barbecues in public areas. Best nip it in the bud early.

A few days ago, my brother in law and his partner were out for a walk around Ally Pally. He's in his sixties and not the fittest, so stopped for a rest and phoned us as he was sat down. They got moved on. (There was an "Uh-oh. Some policemen are coming towards us. I'll call you back.")

Anyway below is our walk. It takes us about an hour and fifteen (slapped wrists).

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Lucy

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My sister lives between Ally Pally and Finsbury Park. She's choosing Ally Pally for her walks because it's easier to avoid people.

Take that couple on Brighton beach having a barbecue. Sure in itself it's not doing any harm provided they stay 2m away from anyone and others keep 2m away from them, but other people will notice that barbecue and next thing you know, you'll be knee-deep in people having barbecues in public areas. Best nip it in the bud early.

This, if everyone takes the piss a bit, and who can honestly say they aren't, it'll get stupid and we will be in full lockdown. It's all very well saying you're safe but you aren't. We can't see this disease. I'm only at the know someone who has lost someone close stage and I'd like to keep it that way. Unfortunately this country is made up of far too many entitled people. That's not a dig at anyone on here btw.
 

Thehooperman

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Went for walk over the top of the common fields and back around Beaconside and Parkside Avenue.

Everyone I saw was being sensible and crossing over or leaving plenty of space but what I found strange was the reactions of some people. Most were eager to say hello at a distance whilst others could barely lift their heads when passing.

The other thing I found strange was that I would usually be doing something at this time on a Sunday - footy, Superbikes, horses, pub, etc but obviously nobody was doing anything like that and things that I may have been interested in or have been concerned about a month ago now seem to pale into nothing compared to what we are all facing.

Keep safe everyone.
 

Mikinton

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Went for walk over the top of the common fields and back around Beaconside and Parkside Avenue.
I tried to walk round Baswich/Weeping Cross, Wildwood and Hillcroft Park in an hour. Had to give up on the very southern tip of Wildwood as I realised I was running out of time, so I headed on what I thought was the quickest route back (so left out Hillcroft Park) and still took 1 hour 10.

Looking at the map, it wouldn't have been that much further to have taken in Hillcroft Park, so that's the next challenge. Not sure I'll manage under an hour though.
 

Withnail

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I don't know why anyone could possibly be confused by this 'very clear' message -

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It's really as simple as Matt Hancock.
 

Withnail

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Boredom is in danger of setting in. Needs a lot more work on it - anyone want to sort it out.

When this bloody plague is over
Oh, how happy I will be;
When I don't have gloves & mask on
No more isolating for me.

No more lectures on TV
No more waiting for it to pass;
I will tell the Prime Minister
To stuff his lectures up his ass.

I will go down to the pub
I will travel where I want too;
No more time to curse me,
No more eating bloody stew.

When this bloody plague is done
Oh, how happy I will be;
Ditch the gloves, and no mask on,
Out the isolating me.

No more Press briefs on the telly,
No more waiting for this to pass;
Tell that twat Health Secretary
To stuff that lectern up his ass.

We’ll fill up the public houses,
Go just where we want to roam;
Drink to times of now behind us,
Grab kebabs on the way home!
 
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Carole

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I am weirdly enjoying this, if I'm honest. I have loads that needs doing at home, and I've been using the pub as an avoidance strategy for too long, now I have no choice I'm actually getting stuff done.
I guess we all cope in different ways, I'm surprised that I'm far from bored.

What @tek-monkey said.

Taking aside all the negatives, of which there are many. Everyone has been affected in some way, either, health worries, financial, practical issues.

There are positives to be found in this.
I can almost feel the earth healing itself. Everything seems to be calmer, less frenetic. Less pollution.

I realised that absolutely nobody really cares if my hair has had a fabulous blow dry, or if my nails are manicured, or if I’ve bothered to put my makeup on. It’s just not important.

I’ve been keeping an eye out on an neighbour (at a distance) not going in the house obviously but just checking that she is ok and has what she needs.
I know that so many people are now putting notes through neighbours doors and asking if they need help.

People coming together, helping each other, but let’s hope that we keep the kindness afterwards.
 
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arthur

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I working from home as can't see people face to face but I am doing a telephone help line - in two weeks only two people telephoned. I guess the debts and the benefits appeals are the last thing on people mind.
 

rudie111

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Lockdown is almost 'business as usual' for me. The interests that I really care about are all indoor interests so the chance to pursue them, even though the weather's looking up, is more than welcome - no distractions like having to go shopping. And if I get bored with one hobby, there's always another one that needs attention. I'm finding the news a bit tedious though. I've stopped following Twitter for now - too many moaning dickheads, I suspect, if it's anything like the radio phone-ins.

ETA The one thing we are missing is not having a foreign holiday to look forward to.

I misread that as hubby rather than hobby!
 

Thehooperman

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Whilst attempting the Parkside marathon (well as far as I could hobble in 59mins and 59secs) I passed an elderly couple litter picking. No real social distancing from passers by and touching handrails, etc.

I commented that whilst they were doing a great job wouldn't they be safer indoors?

The response was "well we may as well do something whilst we're out".

When I asked why they were putting themselves at risk I was advised it was ok because they were wearing gloves.
 

MilleD

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Nice 20k ride to the chase to eat a banana then back via town and the Isobel trail. Saw lots of families, especially on the canal path. Everyone friendly, seeming rather happy, I could get used to this.

I did 18 miles on Sunday to have a drink of squash. Sadly the pub we normally stop in was obviously closed. Cycled past it twice just to make sure :pint: :(
 

staffordjas

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Getting me so bloody mad that so many are flouting the rules. Right now I'm watching a couple from up the road standing outside on the pavement , talking to someone who's pulled up in their car for the past half hour and sticking their head in the car window having their daily chat .
Another neighbour who is supposedly isolating because the daughter is in the house ill, driving back down the drive from yet another daily visit to the shops.And that's just what I can see from my one window over the past half hour !:angry:
 
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