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Had enough of this lockdown am I the only person feeling like this?

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  • #632
    dohouch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭dohouch


    The plan is go to Germany (my 2nd OR 1st Home? ) around 05 June (full Moon night! )
    How (Options )?
    • Cycle, did go to France by bike, but now a bit too old for that sh1t.
    • Drive, no car since years, so have to buy or borrow
    • Bus, train, ferry, not too appealing , but possible
    • Fly, most likely, but it's convenience does not honour the historic moment of escape ( if you want to take me along on your micro-light, could be tempted )

    So, each day leads to new thoughts about the escape tunnel I'll be using, and God knows I may not go at all.

    🧐IMHO, God wants us all to ENJOY many,many ice-creams , 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦



  • #633
    weldoninhio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,311 ✭✭✭✭weldoninhio


    dohouch wrote: »
    The plan is go to Germany (my 2nd OR 1st Home? ) around 05 June (full Moon night! )
    How (Options )?
    • Cycle, did go to France by bike, but now a bit too old for that sh1t.
    • Drive, no car since years, so have to buy or borrow
    • Bus, train, ferry, not too appealing , but possible
    • Fly, most likely, but it's convenience does not honour the historic moment of escape ( if you want to take me along on your micro-light, could be tempted )

    So, each day leads to new thoughts about the escape tunnel I'll be using, and God knows I may not go at all.

    Submarine, obviously.


  • #634
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,930 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I think the OP lost the conversation with his "Am I the only one feeling like this?"

    I mean, how self absorbed do you have to be to think this is only affecting you?
    Everyone I talk to, when I ask how are they give the same reply "Grand. Starting to get fed up though". I've not seen my father since February, and my mother since Christmas. Meanwhile the OP is lamenting the fact he can't visit the beach. :rolleyes:


    Yes. My partner hasn't seen her kids since the start of lockdown (bar skype video calls) as they live with the father.

    We'd generally get them half weeks so it's a seismic shift for us as a unit.




    I havent seen my family since christmas/jan. Same for herself. I missed an uncle's funeral (not covid related death) due to covid lockdown.



    There's a lot of people missing out stuff on this. But its the only way to defeat this thing, or at least, to hang on till a vaccine is found.


  • #635
    RugbyLad11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭RugbyLad11


    ELM327 wrote: »
    Yes. My partner hasn't seen her kids since the start of lockdown (bar skype video calls) as they live with the father.

    We'd generally get them half weeks so it's a seismic shift for us as a unit.




    I havent seen my family since christmas/jan. Same for herself. I missed an uncle's funeral (not covid related death) due to covid lockdown.



    There's a lot of people missing out stuff on this. But its the only way to defeat this thing, or at least, to hang on till a vaccine is found.

    You've lost your marbles if you think we'll stay like this until a vaccine is found. If we get extremely lucky and a vaccine is found really fast we are still probably look at least 2 years from a vaccine


  • #636
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,930 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    vaccine, or at least medicine to combat it and make it less fatal.
    If you think we're all going to fly again and travel etc in 2-6 months then you are mad.


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  • #637
    GazzaL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭GazzaL


    ELM327 wrote: »
    vaccine, or at least medicine to combat it and make it less fatal.
    If you think we're all going to fly again and travel etc in 2-6 months then you are mad.

    People are already flying and traveling.


  • #638
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    ELM327 wrote: »
    vaccine, or at least medicine to combat it and make it less fatal.
    If you think we're all going to fly again and travel etc in 2-6 months then you are mad.

    Less fatal to whom? The virus kills a tiny %.
    Children are pretty much safe from it, young adults unless with an underlying condition again ok. Older age groups again unless underlying conditions ok.


  • #639
    thegetawaycar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭thegetawaycar


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    Less fatal to whom? The virus kills a tiny %.
    Children are pretty much safe from it, young adults unless with an underlying condition again ok. Older age groups again unless underlying conditions ok.

    I think I'll stick to the advice of a HSE Consultant as more in the know unless your credentials mean more?

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058062219&page=4


  • #640
    clown2brown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭clown2brown


    The lockdown is a waste of time now, the damage done by staying in now outweighs the benefits. I don't care about getting the virus anymore and its not possible for me to carry it without knowing either.


  • #641
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,930 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    Less fatal to whom? The virus kills a tiny %.
    Children are pretty much safe from it, young adults unless with an underlying condition again ok. Older age groups again unless underlying conditions ok.


    Oh that's funny I didnt realise we had a doctor in our midst. Where did you qualify?


    In the absence of any credentials, I will stick with the medical community advice thanks


    GazzaL wrote: »
    People are already flying and traveling.
    Yes, inconsiderate arseholes.
    99.7% of flights are grounded compared in YoY.


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  • #642
    eagle eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 42,996 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    niallo27 wrote:
    Why not look at germany or the czechs or denmark, why compare us to a country that was completely overwhelmed. I'd love to hear your idea of proper restrictions, weld people into their houses.
    I've already posted what I believe is. required in this thread.
    Make it law that everybody wears a facemask in urban areas, shops etc. The reason for facemasks is to limit community spread of the virus. Czech Republic did it and their numbers fell rapidly, they also closed their borders. Maintain social distancing.
    State quaratine for anybody coming into the country, no exceptions. I believe the person should pay for the quarantine as it'll be another deterrent to keep people away.
    Quarantine continues even after we open up again until this virus is under control worldwide.


  • #643
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    thegetawaycar wrote: »
    I think I'll stick to the advice of a HSE Consultant as more in the know unless your credentials mean more?

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058062219&page=4

    Any thoughts on what Professor Nolan stated about lockdown versus SD?
    Btw is what I said wrong?


  • #644
    Allinall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭Allinall


    clown2brown wrote: »
    The lockdown is a waste of time now, the damage done by staying in now outweighs the benefits. I don't care about getting the virus anymore and its not possible for me to carry it without knowing either.

    It's not about you.


  • #645
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 33,609 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    clown2brown wrote: »
    The lockdown is a waste of time now, the damage done by staying in now outweighs the benefits. I don't care about getting the virus anymore and its not possible for me to carry it without knowing either.

    Eh, what?


  • #646
    ixoy
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 18,100 Mod ✭✭✭✭ixoy


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Make it law that everybody wears a facemask in urban areas, shops etc. The reason for facemasks is to limit community spread of the virus. Czech Republic did it and their numbers fell rapidly, they also closed their borders. Maintain social distancing.
    So you're actually in favour of removing restrictions once people are wearing face masks and using social distancing where possible?


  • #647
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    ELM327 wrote: »
    Oh that's funny I didnt realise we had a doctor in our midst. Where did you qualify?


    In the absence of any credentials, I will stick with the medical community advice thanks




    Yes, inconsiderate arseholes.
    99.7% of flights are grounded compared in YoY.
    Ignoring the opening sneer, do you need to be a doctor to educate yourself?
    Even the HSE lists the most at risk groups.


  • #648
    Paddygreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 716 ✭✭✭Paddygreen


    eagle eye wrote: »
    I've already posted what I believe is. required in this thread.
    Make it law that everybody wears a facemask in urban areas, shops etc. The reason for facemasks is to limit community spread of the virus. Czech Republic did it and their numbers fell rapidly, they also closed their borders. Maintain social distancing.
    State quaratine for anybody coming into the country, no exceptions. I believe the person should pay for the quarantine as it'll be another deterrent to keep people away.
    Quarantine continues even after we open up again until this virus is under control worldwide.

    We need an online petition to demand the compulsory wearing of facemasks now. I don't want people breathing on me or near me with their naked faces.


  • #649
    niallo27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,145 ✭✭✭✭niallo27


    eagle eye wrote: »
    I've already posted what I believe is. required in this thread.
    Make it law that everybody wears a facemask in urban areas, shops etc. The reason for facemasks is to limit community spread of the virus. Czech Republic did it and their numbers fell rapidly, they also closed their borders. Maintain social distancing.
    State quaratine for anybody coming into the country, no exceptions. I believe the person should pay for the quarantine as it'll be another deterrent to keep people away.
    Quarantine continues even after we open up again until this virus is under control worldwide.

    They are valid, but you said real restrictions, i do not see these as further and proper restrictions rather good practice.


  • #650
    niallo27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,145 ✭✭✭✭niallo27


    ELM327 wrote: »
    Oh that's funny I didnt realise we had a doctor in our midst. Where did you qualify?


    In the absence of any credentials, I will stick with the medical community advice thanks




    Yes, inconsiderate arseholes.
    99.7% of flights are grounded compared in YoY.

    You do not need to be a doctor to read data, from the data below 99.64% of people that died were over 45 or had underlying conditions. 96% were over 45.

    https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-age-sex-demographics/


  • #651
    Sam Hain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭Sam Hain


    clown2brown wrote: »
    The lockdown is a waste of time now, the damage done by staying in now outweighs the benefits. I don't care about getting the virus anymore and its not possible for me to carry it without knowing either.

    First half of username checks out.


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  • #652
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    Ignoring the opening sneer, do you need to be a doctor to educate yourself?
    Even the HSE lists the most at risk groups.

    It is a waste of time replying to some posts.:)


    Like you said the most at risk groups need to be isolated not the nations workforce.


  • #653
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Paddygreen wrote: »
    We need an online petition to demand the compulsory wearing of facemasks now. I don't want people breathing on me or near me with their naked faces.

    I have had it with this attitude the world does not bend for you.

    If you are in an at risk group stay home if not don't think you can be screaming at others what to do.

    I am not wearing a mask or taking any vaccine you don't like it tough.


    :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


  • #654
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,944 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    CinemaGuy45 wrote: »
    I am not wearing a mask or taking any vaccine

    Why would you not wear a mask?


  • #655
    suicide_circus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,801 ✭✭✭✭suicide_circus


    https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0507/1136928-covid-19-cancer/

    the restrictions extends some lives but also shortens others.

    this is not black and white.


  • #656
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Why would you not wear a mask?

    I don't have to give a reason most people are not wearing them.

    We have GOD giving freedoms that are not up for debate.

    A lot of people NEED to wake up and smell the coffee.

    Screaming calling people names ect is not on.

    I stated this thread is was about the lockdown not masks.

    But the way I am not angry or shouting please do not misread my post.:)

    I am just politely pointing out the laws and our freedoms.


  • #657
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 11,642 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    dohouch wrote: »
    The plan is go to Germany (my 2nd OR 1st Home? ) around 05 June (full Moon night! )
    How (Options )?
    • Cycle, did go to France by bike, but now a bit too old for that sh1t.
    • Drive, no car since years, so have to buy or borrow
    • Bus, train, ferry, not too appealing , but possible
    • Fly, most likely, but it's convenience does not honour the historic moment of escape ( if you want to take me along on your micro-light, could be tempted )

    So, each day leads to new thoughts about the escape tunnel I'll be using, and God knows I may not go at all.

    If you really want the feeling of escape, build a tunnel.


  • #658
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 33,609 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    So GOD given freedoms, and anti vax.......


    Riiiiight...... all getting a bit clearer now.

    This is one thread I'm happy to check out of. :rolleyes:


  • #659
    Ficheall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,067 ✭✭✭Ficheall


    CinemaGuy45 wrote: »
    I am not wearing a mask or taking any vaccine you don't like it tough.
    Presumably you won't be getting a 5G phone either?


  • #660
    CinemaGuy45
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭CinemaGuy45


    HeidiHeidi wrote: »
    So GOD given freedoms, and anti vax.......


    Riiiiight...... all getting a bit clearer now.

    This is one thread I'm happy to check out of. :rolleyes:

    But you felt the need to have a little winge on the way out.:D


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  • #661
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,944 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    CinemaGuy45 wrote: »
    I don't have to give a reason most people are not wearing them.

    We have GOD giving freedoms that are not up for debate.

    A lot of people NEED to wake up and smell the coffee.

    Screaming calling people names ect is not on.

    I stated this thread is was about the lockdown not masks.

    But the way I am not angry or shouting please do not misread my post.:)

    I am just politely pointing out the laws and our freedoms.

    I still don't understand why you wouldn't wear a mask, just because you don't legally have to, given the principle behind wearing one.

    If it was for helping to minimise the risk of the virus being transmitted to you, then fine. But it's to help minimise the risk of you potentially passing it to others.


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