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2020 has been great

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  • 19-12-2020 6:34pm
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    Cilar
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭Cilar


    Probably controversial as everybody seems to be cheering the "return to normal", but:

    - Lower traffic & traffic pollution
    - Shops much quieter / less people / more peaceful
    - No airplane noise pollution
    - Less traffic noise pollution
    - Working from home, no commuting, no seeing people you don't really like anyways, less stressful
    - People walking locally instead of taking car
    - Better cycling infrastructure being built
    - Loads of savings from not spending


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    Strumms
    Registered Users Posts: 24,960 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    Cilar wrote: »
    Probably controversial as everybody seems to be cheering the "return to normal", but:

    - Lower traffic & traffic pollution
    - Shops much quieter / less people / more peaceful
    - No airplane noise pollution
    - Less traffic noise pollution
    - Working from home, no commuting, no seeing people you don't really like anyways, less stressful
    - People walking locally instead of taking car
    - Better cycling infrastructure being built
    - Loads of savings from not spending



    It’s been shîtè. No positives.

    If you are a green headed and hearted individual maybe you can rock up to somebody who has lost somebody through getting covid and impart the above....over 78,000 of us sick with it, over 2000 died from it.... stress, illness, death, worry, depression, fear en mass...

    It’s not controversial what you posted, it’s wrong though. 2020 wasn’t great, far from it.


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    YellowLead
    Registered Users Posts: 7,726 ✭✭✭YellowLead


    It’s completely different for everybody. I have not enjoyed it at all as I live alone and working from home has made me feel even more alone. However I constantly remind myself it’s a first world problem and in comparison to large numbers of the population I have an easy life. I’m lucky to be still working and no paycut etc.
    But I think you should say that YOU have found it great, not that it is great for the general population. As another poster mentioned, people have died. I had it myself and was quite ill for a couple of months.


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    corner of hells
    Registered Users Posts: 8,363 ✭✭✭corner of hells


    I got a new dog , so its been grand for me getting to know the little mad bastard .


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    artanevilla
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,426 Mod ✭✭✭✭artanevilla


    Cilar wrote: »
    Probably controversial as everybody seems to be cheering the "return to normal", but:

    - Lower traffic & traffic pollution
    - Shops much quieter / less people / more peaceful
    - No airplane noise pollution
    - Less traffic noise pollution
    - Working from home, no commuting, no seeing people you don't really like anyways, less stressful
    - People walking locally instead of taking car
    - Better cycling infrastructure being built
    - Loads of savings from not spending

    And only 1.6 million dead.


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    Xtrail14
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 253 ✭✭Xtrail14


    Big year for the Shiela’s. Fine tough little men.


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    1o059k7ewrqj3n
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,779 ✭✭✭1o059k7ewrqj3n


    I paid off all my loans.

    Still broke as a joke tho.


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    Tazio
    Registered Users Posts: 698 ✭✭✭Tazio


    Steyr 556 wrote: »
    I paid off all my loans.

    Still broke as a joke tho.

    No loans = rich!

    Congrats you are my hero


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    Pauliedragon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,546 ✭✭✭Pauliedragon


    Cilar wrote: »
    Probably controversial as everybody seems to be cheering the "return to normal", but:

    - Lower traffic & traffic pollution
    - Shops much quieter / less people / more peaceful
    - No airplane noise pollution
    - Less traffic noise pollution
    - Working from home, no commuting, no seeing people you don't really like anyways, less stressful
    - People walking locally instead of taking car
    - Better cycling infrastructure being built
    - Loads of savings from not spending
    I'm not sure what your work situation is but believe me being unemployed for 9 months is no picnic. Less traffic doesn't pay the bills for most of us.


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    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users Posts: 43,028 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    Personally it was the life changing escape of all escapes

    Thank you to everyone in St James hospital for doing things so well

    Financially a great year the best ever but I think of those every day whose businesses are going down the drain

    I have been there and know that feeling

    It will get better I promise you


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    Parabellum9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 455 ✭✭Parabellum9


    Cilar wrote: »
    Probably controversial as everybody seems to be cheering the "return to normal", but:

    - Lower traffic & traffic pollution
    - Shops much quieter / less people / more peaceful
    - No airplane noise pollution
    - Less traffic noise pollution
    - Working from home, no commuting, no seeing people you don't really like anyways, less stressful
    - People walking locally instead of taking car
    - Better cycling infrastructure being built
    - Loads of savings from not spending

    Yeah all of the above has really been great, it totally negates not being able to see family for the majority of the year or live any sort of normal life.....


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    seenitall
    Registered Users Posts: 3,715 ✭✭✭seenitall


    On a personal level, 2020 turned out to be one of the best years of my whole life. I just found myself in a position where I was able to finally tick a good few personal accomplishment boxes all of a sudden. What can ya do? :)


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    alchemist33
    Registered Users Posts: 10,969 ✭✭✭✭alchemist33


    Some of us had to go and treat sick people, a tougher job with ppe and extra precautions, while our colleagues isolated, leaving less people to do that job. And when we came home in the evening or had a week off there was less to do with our soare time.

    Other people lost their jobs or businesses, and of course lots of people got sick. And the country will be more bankrupt than ever.

    So no, not a good year.


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    #14
    McGinniesta
    Registered Users Posts: 4,402 ✭✭✭McGinniesta


    Despite all the bullsh1t it's still good to be alive.


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    Dakota Dan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Dakota Dan


    Cilar wrote: »
    Probably controversial as everybody seems to be cheering the "return to normal", but:

    - Lower traffic & traffic pollution
    - Shops much quieter / less people / more peaceful
    - No airplane noise pollution
    - Less traffic noise pollution
    - Working from home, no commuting, no seeing people you don't really like anyways, less stressful
    - People walking locally instead of taking car
    - Better cycling infrastructure being built
    - Loads of savings from not spending

    Are you a tree hugger?


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    Dakota Dan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Dakota Dan


    artanevilla wrote: »
    And only 1.6 million dead.
    Yep 2020 was the first year anyone died. If you care to check deaths in all countries didn't increase in 2020 over previous years but carry on lapping up the fear mongering. By 2030 if you are still around you will see a massive increase in deaths and the worldwide population decimated.


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    snowstorm445
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭snowstorm445


    Honestly, while I fully understand the need for it, the sanctimonious lecturing and finger-wagging from busybodies regarding public health, the prying into people's private lives, and the general bad feeling and stigma this virus has created for people really marked this year for me. Such a toxic time to live through. I will not look back on it fondly, despite the upsides to this year for me personally.


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    Dakota Dan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Dakota Dan


    Strumms wrote: »
    It’s been shîtè. No positives.

    If you are a green headed and hearted individual maybe you can rock up to somebody who has lost somebody through getting covid and impart the above....over 78,000 of us sick with it, over 2000 died from it.... stress, illness, death, worry, depression, fear en mass...

    It’s not controversial what you posted, it’s wrong though. 2020 wasn’t great, far from it.
    Died from it you better inform Holohan as he still has to admit anyone dying from it.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Probably controversial, but definitely inconsiderate.


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    weetiepie
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭weetiepie


    Strumms wrote: »
    It’s been shîtè. No positives.

    If you are a green headed and hearted individual maybe you can rock up to somebody who has lost somebody through getting covid and impart the above....over 78,000 of us sick with it, over 2000 died from it.... stress, illness, death, worry, depression, fear en mass...

    It’s not controversial what you posted, it’s wrong though. 2020 wasn’t great, far from it.

    Completely disagree, you cannot tell this poster that they are wrong in how they felt about this year, each to their own. My heart goes out to those who lost someone this year, through covid but alot of people felt this year has brought about a positivity in their lives ,and that is not wrong


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    Dunfyy
    Site Banned Posts: 113 ✭✭Dunfyy


    Don't forget fianna fail and fianna gael are now friends
    The two most honest political parties in the world


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    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    Cilar wrote: »
    Probably controversial as everybody seems to be cheering the "return to normal", but:

    - Lower traffic & traffic pollution
    - Shops much quieter / less people / more peaceful
    - No airplane noise pollution
    - Less traffic noise pollution
    - Working from home, no commuting, no seeing people you don't really like anyways, less stressful
    - People walking locally instead of taking car
    - Better cycling infrastructure being built
    - Loads of savings from not spending

    And the Green types wonder why no-one takes them seriously, read the room.


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    #23
    Optimalprimerib
    Registered Users Posts: 1,885 ✭✭✭Optimalprimerib


    This year got worse and worse as it went on, job was a major risk in January, covid stopped everything, but I found the lockdown as a great chance to breathe with no commute, no traffic, and I was not as tired.

    The job situation was resolved as the year went on, and I felt that I was quite happy and content. At the end of this year it is ok to be happy and satisfied with the year and it is also ok to not be. It is not a competition.

    I feel lucky that I did not suffer as others did, I had many years where I did. This year was a good year for me.


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    [Deleted User]
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    All these restrictions didnt hugely change my life.....which is both telling and little bit sad on a personal level


    known 1 lad died from covid,another presently in icu iin st,james (i think,hes deffo in dublin)

    Thankfully everyone else i know has gotten better after it.....been really stressful trying to mind my folks from it,but others have had it multiple times worse than me/us



    I really hope this time next year,we'll all be looking back healthy and laughing about it......and maybe liam mccarthy might return suirside in 2021


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    Kylta
    Registered Users Posts: 15,457 ✭✭✭✭Kylta


    The first lockdown with the travel restrictions actually put me back in touch with the community, with people I grew up with. Saying that it hasn't been great for many folks.
    In regards to the OP, I think he should find a little island were he can be on his own.


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    eviltwin
    Registered Users Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    Honestly it’s been ****. There were some good things and stuff to be grateful for but overall it’s been terrible personally and for people in general. I know some people had a good year considering but read the room. Someone who lost a job or a loved one or who is struggling mentally doesn’t need to hear that it’s been an alright year.


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    NewbridgeIR
    Registered Users Posts: 3,773 ✭✭✭NewbridgeIR


    Cilar wrote: »
    Probably controversial as everybody seems to be cheering the "return to normal", but:

    - Lower traffic & traffic pollution
    - Shops much quieter / less people / more peaceful
    - No airplane noise pollution
    - Less traffic noise pollution
    - Working from home, no commuting, no seeing people you don't really like anyways, less stressful
    - People walking locally instead of taking car
    - Better cycling infrastructure being built
    - Loads of savings from not spending

    You sound like one of those self-absorbed misanthropes that doesn't make any effort to get on with work colleagues. Often can be found in the Christmas Party threads.


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    Stihl waters
    Registered Users Posts: 715 ✭✭✭Stihl waters


    It's been grand for me, only know a handful that got the covid, no one died belonging to me, lost a good bit of work but still happy and healthy, I'm a bit anti social at the best of times so I don't miss the socialising that comes with normal life, my heart goes out to people suffering from mental health issues and loneliness, they keep the chin up I know it can't be easy


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    #29
    Patsy167
    Registered Users Posts: 1,803 ✭✭✭Patsy167


    - Have never walked as much in my life
    - Took up new hobbies
    - Discovered local parks I would never have in normal times
    - Got to support local businesses daily while WFH
    - Became far less materialistic - Have completely changed my mindset on what I actually need to be content
    - More time to cook meals, listen to podcasts, volunteer.
    - Became more self sufficient when gyms, restaurants, pubs closed.
    - No FOMO - everyone was in the same boat
    - Renewed appreciation for our beautiful little country doing staycation


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    Cluedo Monopoly
    Registered Users Posts: 8,844 ✭✭✭Cluedo Monopoly


    Patsy167 wrote: »
    - Have never walked as much in my life
    - Took up new hobbies
    - Discovered local parks I would never have in normal times
    - Got to support local businesses daily while WFH
    - Became far less materialistic - Have completely changed my mindset on what I actually need to be content
    - More time to cook meals, listen to podcasts, volunteer.
    - Became more self sufficient when gyms, restaurants, pubs closed.
    - No FOMO - everyone was in the same boat
    - Renewed appreciation for our beautiful little country doing staycation

    Great post. 100% agree.

    What are they doing in the Hyacinth House?



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    Antares35
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭Antares35


    It's been good for some people and **** for others. Why can't people just accept that not everyone had the same experience?


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