Yeh deffo mate, it's not really being properly observed where I am at least, and you could see it getting worse after the bank holiday weekend down ere, people relaxed a bit I think in terms of staying in.
Some cheap places in Swansea mate, great holiday destination by the looks of it, I see they even have a coffee shop!... https://morfashoppingpark.com/store/bq/
Do you not have family or grandkids you miss? As I said before, I'm absolutely mystified, how we can be treated as adult enough to social distance at a DIY store with complete strangers, but we are treated like kids in a tolatarian state manner when it comes to family. We are supposed to be staying home to save lives, unless you fancy a drive to your nearest B&Q, which could be absolutely miles away. Even Met Police have spoken out about it. But hey mate as long has you can do your thing
So we are not in a lockdown anymore, no? I just would like someone to explain the logic to me, I'm sure we all care for family more and can demonstrate responsibility more so, than we do for passing strangers...anyway, not going to do this here, we have another thread for it, my fault.
my take on it was that they assumed you wouldn't practice social distancing in a family members house but would when shopping . On B&Q etc don't think they had to shut according to the Gov instructions but chose to do so and i assume they're argument is they are now opening as they have planned how to manage the footfall to ensure social distancing .
^^^^^^^ correct. 'Visiting' family means driving somewhere and sitting in a house together. You've got to go somewhere to do this as if you live with your family it's a moot point anyway. Going to a large retail outlet means parking in a car park and observing social distance shopping with those measures in place, just like you do when you go to the supermarket. If the retail outlet can not provide the necessary measures, it doesn't open. Simple as that. I really, really, really don't get why that's not just obvious? It's hardly nuclear physics. As for Greggs, if you can buy a Greggs and socially distance then so be it, I don't think think it's just the same but there you go. *I have a mother lives 220 miles away, she's 78. When I am given the green light to visit, I will do, yes. Visiting a local DIY outlet is irrelevant to that event*
Cheers guys, I do hear what you both say, and to many on here, it makes good bants to wind me up about it, fair enough. However, I do genuinely struggle with the logic of the rules, and the problem that causes me is if I struggle with them, then I can't respect them, even if I adhere to them. The knock on affect of that, some people may think the same as me, but might not adhere to the rules, then we have a real big problem. Such a problem even idenitfied by the police authorities.
just offering a view matey. Tbh i only saw a few posts. Theres only a select few people i like to wum and you aren't included in that.
Just because you agree with the measures does not make them right, you are now coming across as sanctimonious, people are allowed to have a different view to you, quote 'I really, really, really don't get why that's not just obvious? It's hardly nuclear physics.' I've explained my thoughts in a post just before yours. I'll leave you to it, unless you want to carry it on, over on the correct thread.
Then go visit her. My brother lives round the corner from our mother, he's been sitting in the garden with her. As does my Mrs with her parents, who live round the corner from us. Not really that hard is it? Ultimately, it's up to the individual and what they are comfortable with.
