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Post by Admin on May 10, 2020 21:54:54 GMT
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Post by Destry on May 10, 2020 22:03:37 GMT
...and Boris says "Back to work you fucking slackers!" *
* Observing social distancing of course, and on your bikes.
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Post by crankcaller on May 10, 2020 23:33:15 GMT
Nicola disnae...
*Wags finger*
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Post by Felice Landry on May 10, 2020 23:54:00 GMT
Serious question, how are people doing during the "Bad Times"?
I'm fine because:
1. I'm used to being at home and indoors due to retirement and geekery*.
2. When I went to the pub I watched YouTube and didn't talk to anyone until I've had a few beers.
3. The Pref.Mam is used to WAH and now avoids lengthy travel.
4. Though not wealthy we're okay for money and;
5. We don't have any dependants** which I suspect is the biggest problem for most people?
Strangely my life has got better since the lock-down, more exercise more time with the Pref.Mam, I know I'm very lucky.
*and maybe because I'm an only child.
**i.e. Kids, vulnerable family or friends etc. etc.
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Post by Felice Landry on May 11, 2020 0:33:09 GMT
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 11, 2020 1:40:28 GMT
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Post by Chumbles on May 11, 2020 5:08:30 GMT
My Morrison delivery in 30 minutes ... only slot available. If any of you have been planting out summer plants, either bring them in or use, straw, bubble wrap to protect them. Tonight, at least in Bucks, -1 oC... Felice Landry : very much worse off, my left leg is breaking down; the operation that would alleviate that was postponed indefinitely from 26th March; the 8th April dilatation op to remedy the increasingly narrow constrictions in my throat same, same. I only see masked, gowned and muffled nurses twice a week, And they aren't social calls. I'm not going into the gruesome details of the repercussions; none of you deserve that. |
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Post by mlu035rsc on May 11, 2020 8:00:00 GMT
So, anyone know what we're allowed / not allowed to do under Boris' regime of clownery? Oh, last night was so clear they're doing a clarification session today I see. Muppets.
Ganes: Got Icewind Dale saves and characters imported, then noticed Destry's reply this morning. Quake II was problematic in that to get it running I had to install a mod from the Steam community, which means it runs like a dream and has all the original music back, but none of my save games will work. Oh well, back to the beginning. Intalling Baldur's Gate II tonight for more fun.
OTTM: nothing. Almost beyond caring about work now.
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Post by amipal on May 11, 2020 8:34:24 GMT
Hello everyone!
Everything is going to be okay! Yes, that's right, we'll all be able to go to work or not! And can see people but can't! This is great news, really not sending mixed messages at all.
I had my partner saying quite-earnestly that we should move to Greece. This, coming from the woman who hates hot weather.
Gamesblog: like you care... Breathless! A couple of levels from the second stage, one of which included a MASSIVE lift.
TVblog: Parks & Rec.
YouTubeblog: Joel McHale and Ken Jeong hosted a Community script read with 99% of the original cast of, yep, Community. I watched the after-chat, which is just good fun.
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Post by scubar on May 11, 2020 8:54:12 GMT
Hello everyone! Everything is going to be okay! Yes, that's right, we'll all be able to go to work or not! And can see people but can't! This is great news, really not sending mixed messages at all. I had my partner saying quite-earnestly that we should move to Greece. This, coming from the woman who hates hot weather. Gamesblog: like you care... Breathless! A couple of levels from the second stage, one of which included a MASSIVE lift. TVblog: Parks & Rec. YouTubeblog: Joel McHale and Ken Jeong hosted a Community script read with 99% of the original cast of, yep, Community. I watched the after-chat, which is just good fun. Original cast? Even Chevy? Or was he the 1%? |
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Post by MrTiddles on May 11, 2020 9:29:15 GMT
Chumbles. That's a terrific GIF. I liked it. Gamesblog. Civ Rev + Plum stamper 6. TV: Watched WWTB a Millionare with the PM. Some people are really terrible at quizzing. Boozeblog: Harumph..
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Post by BabyfarkmcGeezak on May 11, 2020 9:29:41 GMT
Sorry to hear that Chumbles, let's hope the NHS hits the ground running when the virus clears.
Felice - I am saving loads of money due to not going out and there is a danger I may actually get to finish the garden this year, but this isn't living. I need my weekly curry and my nights at the pub.
TV - did I mention This is the End is great! It's like a cross between Superbad and Cloverfield.
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Post by Sheep2 on May 11, 2020 9:55:50 GMT
Chumbles
The NHS is starting to open up again in some areas. Some elective operations are being performed.
There is some hope you can have the op, but I suspect that you are difficult for them to deal with as you are so high risk.
Stay strong. Or at least don't let the muscle wasting illnesses get any worse.
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Post by cobblers on May 11, 2020 10:40:18 GMT
I’m absolutely fine, provided you are comfortable with a fairly broad definition of fine.
Prudently, I panic-bought extra paperbacks when all this was on the horizon. One of these was “Folk” by Zoe Gilbert and is very odd indeed. It does have a map, though.
I’m planning on a gloomy Russian excursion next, by way of light relief.
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Post by Sheep2 on May 11, 2020 10:50:16 GMT
I've been panic buying books for 40 years.
The piles of unread books are particularly magnificent at the moment. Thought I'd do more reading in lockdown, but I've not found it that easy to settle on a book or anything.
I have started The Crusaders by Dan Jones. It's pretty good so far. I mean if you are obsessed by history books and people with pointy sticks.
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Post by amipal on May 11, 2020 11:01:12 GMT
Original cast? Even Chevy? Or was he the 1%? No Chevy. Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Brown, Donald Glover, Jim Rash, Ken Jeong, and Dan Harmon. |
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Post by Ozymandias Kane on May 11, 2020 11:23:40 GMT
I need my weekly curry and my nights at the pub. Detox is the hardest path! |
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Post by crankcaller on May 11, 2020 11:38:12 GMT
Sheep there telling Chumbles he's being difficult? terrible scenes.
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Post by sandybahookie on May 11, 2020 11:45:11 GMT
Morning,Thanks for asking Felice, The start of lockdown was a bit stressful due to business related anxiety, the middle bit has been quite enjoyable, so nice to get a break from the work grind, I am 40 and have not had a break like this from full time work since I was 16, it really is much nicer having more time with the kids etc. The end of lockdown will in all liklihood be horrific, my business is heavily reliant on tourism so I expect at least a few years of pain and stress.
Games: I am Gold level in rocket league and have stayed that way for a whole week without being demoted yet!
TV: Ozark 3, one episode left to watch. Feel like this season was a bit unnecessary and they should have wrapped it up after 2.
My walk to work was very quiet on the streets,
Ignore Boris, listen to Nicola, save lives
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Post by Faceless on May 11, 2020 12:09:16 GMT
Hello,
This morning I have been staying alert, as it has been safe to do so.
The lockdown so far has been a mixed bag. Working 60 hour weeks as well as pretty much full time childcare has been knackering. One child really struggling with being off school, while the other one is absolutely loving it.
Pref mam is a nurse, although not ICU, so there's all the stress etc that comes with that.
On the other hand I'm not spending 1hr20 commuting every day, and have saved loads of money.
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Post by scubar on May 11, 2020 12:11:32 GMT
I’ve mostly been staying alert, my attention slipped around lunchtime.
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Post by RollingEscargot on May 11, 2020 12:17:49 GMT
Hello! Ganes, no; telly, Bosch in the background. Top, top opening credits. Ottm: tonight I am joining a zoom party to watch the entirety of the European Cup Winners Cup Final which took place on this day in 1983. Glory days... OOttm: Felice Landry can't complain really. Not had a pay cut, been able to work remotely, don't have any existential worries beyond the usual human dilemmas. On the other hand, although my employer is reasonably benevolent, it faces quite a lot of financial uncertainty due to c19, which is turn is making quite a lot of people act like irrational ****s, which in turn is doing my head in. Mustn't grumble though. sandybahookieIs yours a commercial operation? Anything that the community might be interesting in placing orders with? |
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Post by Faceless on May 11, 2020 12:29:09 GMT
Bosch. Top, top opening credits. YES. Top 5 opening credits? |
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Post by Sheep2 on May 11, 2020 12:44:07 GMT
sandybahookie Is yours a commercial operation? Anything that the community might be interesting in placing orders with? Post a jpeg of your phonebox card. |
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Post by sandybahookie on May 11, 2020 12:59:51 GMT
Hello! Ganes, no; telly, Bosch in the background. Top, top opening credits. Ottm: tonight I am joining a zoom party to watch the entirety of the European Cup Winners Cup Final which took place on this day in 1983. Glory days... OOttm: Felice Landry can't complain really. Not had a pay cut, been able to work remotely, don't have any existential worries beyond the usual human dilemmas. On the other hand, although my employer is reasonably benevolent, it faces quite a lot of financial uncertainty due to c19, which is turn is making quite a lot of people act like irrational ****s, which in turn is doing my head in. Mustn't grumble though. sandybahookie Is yours a commercial operation? Anything that the community might be interesting in placing orders with? Yes, if anyone needs any clothes or accessories for men women or children have a look at swishedinburgh.com
use code CHATTERBOX if anything suits for 20% off. I also can print t shirts, sweaters etc. If anyone has any artwork/slogans they want to wear. Our @swishedinburgh Instagram has some nice photos of me delivering local parcels on my trusty steed.
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