View Full Version : Your top 5 things you want post pandemic.....
I know there won’t be an exact, right it’s over time, as many need to get vaccinated yet and the virus will no doubt be around for a few years.....
1. Kids to stay with the grandparents (for so many reasons but mainly they both miss it so much)
2. Go to the pub with mates
3. Go to see a live band or football
4. Go abroad on holiday
5. Take my mum out for lunch
Harry Paget Flashman
11-01-21, 16:18
Kids sport to restart
Meal / pub with family
Holiday abroad
Pub with mates
Back to work properly
Family meal
Foreign holiday
Get my son to go back to university
Get my daughter to go back to school
Go back to work in the office
1 Pub
2 Football play and watch.
3 Cricket
4 Holiday - abroad.
5 Horse Racing
mazadona10
11-01-21, 16:34
1 spend time with my family
2 play golf
3 play football see friends
4 take my kids places
5 go back to office
1) Holiday
2) Live Football
3) Holiday
4) Holiday
5) Holiday
Significant pay rises for the NHS frontline workers
Duckford and his cronies voted out
Castle Street opened to traffic
Holiday
Pub
For kids to be able to see their friends, socialise, get on with their education and have some fun. At least the majority of us on here had that opportunity. It's difficult for so many people for so many reasons, but kids and the elderly who are by themselves have probably suffered more than anyone.
SLUDGE FACTORY
11-01-21, 16:56
Metal gigs
Fishing
Metal gigs
Fishing
Metal gigs
Actually more funding for the nhs in general, not run down like it has been for years, would be in there.
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:08
I know there won’t be an exact, right it’s over time, as many need to get vaccinated yet and the virus will no doubt be around for a few years.....
1. Kids to stay with the grandparents (for so many reasons but mainly they both miss it so much)
2. Go to the pub with mates
3. Go to see a live band or football
4. Go abroad on holiday
5. Take my mum out for lunch
1. People realising that a life in debt is not good and to live within their means.
2. People supporting local businesses, and local businesses feeling the benefits of people working from home in satellite towns rather than large cities.
3. People given the freedom to work from home permanently. If it has worked for people since March, then there is no reason for these people to be forced back into an office for anything other than social reasons.
4. Families spending more time together as a result of less time commuting and a realisation that the odd visit to a family member can no longer be taken for granted
5. A pint at a pub with the missus and the kids staying at their grandparents.
Things I am not looking forward to
1. Brother-in-law coming for elongated visits when his cupboard is empty and he's looking for a cheap week of food.
2. Being back in the office for anything more than 1 day in a blue moon. I'll pack the job in if they expect me in an office again.
3. Resorting back to spending a fortune in the gym because it is "nicer" than running outside
4. Pubs and restaurants raising prices because of a few hard months. If prices are going up, then sod them.
5. Traffic jams.
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:10
Why are you all keen to go back to the office? I can't think of anything worse than spending 40 hours a week in an enclosed space with people I don't particularly like, and spending £40 a week for the privilege.
UNDERHILL1927
11-01-21, 17:14
Why are you all keen to go back to the office? I can't think of anything worse than spending 40 hours a week in an enclosed space with people I don't particularly like, and spending £40 a week for the privilege.
Being a manager and new to an area it's nowhere near as effective to manage from home. I'm a people person (most of the time) and my real strength is building relationships with people in a team environment. Remotely this can work ok but it's nowhere near as effective as getting a bunch of people in a room and getting the energy levels up.
I personally would want four days in the office and potentially a Friday off, hate working from home with a passion
The Bob Banker Spanker
11-01-21, 17:16
Watch the City
Go to a concert
Go to the pub with mates
Meal with missus and family
Get married abroad
In that order
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:19
Being a manager and new to an area it's nowhere near as effective to manage from home. I'm a people person (most of the time) and my real strength is building relationships with people in a team environment. Remotely this can work ok but it's nowhere near as effective as getting a bunch of people in a room and getting the energy levels up.
I personally would want four days in the office and potentially a Friday off, hate working from home with a passion
My ex-manager is exactly like that too - not saying it is the case with you, but she was a micro manager and a control freak.
Why are you all keen to go back to the office? I can't think of anything worse than spending 40 hours a week in an enclosed space with people I don't particularly like, and spending £40 a week for the privilege.
I wont be going back 5 days a week, but to spend a bit of time with people I used to spend a big chunk of time with (some of whom I quite like) is one thing I've missed. Social interaction is what a lot of people are missing.
A beer
Another beer
Another beer
Another beer
Sleep.
I haven't had a beer for soooo long. The third most comsumed drink in the world and I want some!!! :cry:
Why are you all keen to go back to the office? I can't think of anything worse than spending 40 hours a week in an enclosed space with people I don't particularly like, and spending £40 a week for the privilege.
Do you get this work mates going on the 'piss' together thing? each to their own and all that, i've always formed good working relationships, but not personal friends, no chance.
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:25
I wont be going back 5 days a week, but to spend a bit of time with people I used to spend a big chunk of time with (some of whom I quite like) is one thing I've missed. Social interaction is what a lot of people are missing.
Put me down for 1 day a month. Anything more is a huge waste of time, as the last 9 months have shown.
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:27
Do you get this work mates going on the 'piss' together thing? each to their own and all that, i've always formed good working relationships, but not personal friends, no chance.
I don't. I've worked with some decent people who I like but, apart from work, we have little in common. Same in school, as soon as I left we had a big bash to celebrate the end of A levels and I pissed off by 8pm and told most of them I was glad to see the back of them.
Friends are people you meet in places you like going to. Football matches, gym, brothels. That sort of thing.
To mix freely with people. For school to start. To travel. To visit and be visited.
Last week I noticed myself being conscious of people in old films and TV shows being too close to one another. I hope that goes away.
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:31
To mix freely with people. For school to start. To travel. To visit and be visited.
Last week I noticed myself being conscious of people in old films and TV shows being too close to one another. I hope that goes away.
I get that too. I feel quite nostalgic when I see a bar scene. I think there will be a few weeks when we'll be very cagy in crowded places, I do wonder if there'll be some sort of PTSD for some people if and when things get back to normal.
I don't. I've worked with some decent people who I like but, apart from work, we have little in common. Same in school, as soon as I left we had a big bash to celebrate the end of A levels and I pissed off by 8pm and told most of them I was glad to see the back of them.
Friends are people you meet in places you like going to. Football matches, gym, brothels. That sort of thing.
Jesus, you sound just like me :hehe: I hate work, it's a load of piss and i don't want to be there. I don't want to be reminded of it when it's over :hehe: Same with school re-unions, last time i saw any of them i was 16 years old-what's there to talk about?
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:32
A beer
Another beer
Another beer
Another beer
Sleep.
I haven't had a beer for soooo long. The third most comsumed drink in the world and I want some!!! :cry:
I had a beer last night. Service was crap though.
UNDERHILL1927
11-01-21, 17:32
My ex-manager is exactly like that too - not saying it is the case with you, but she was a micro manager and a control freak.
Haha far from it mate, the opposite in fact. I just find everything easier in person staring at a screen all day is depressing. In a busy work environment I miss those of the cuff chats and discussions that really clarify things or aid learning.
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:36
Jesus, you sound just like me :hehe: I hate work, it's a load of piss and i don't want to be there. I don't want to be reminded of it when it's over :hehe: Same with school re-unions, last time i saw any of them i was 16 years old-what's there to talk about?
In school it was crap the last two years. Basically one big stab in the back fest, and being reminded by dickheads that I will struggle to get a decent career. I've done alright.
I'm in, I do a good job, then I leave. On the 15th they pay me money and I spend it doing stuff I like. Last time I went to the Christmas do was 2004 when I was in my early 20s. The boss did this big countdown in front of the doors before allowing us in - I just turned away and walked back to the station and got a train home. :hehe:
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:37
Haha far from it mate, the opposite in fact. I just find everything easier in person staring at a screen all day is depressing. In a busy work environment I miss those of the cuff chats and discussions that really clarify things or aid learning.
Some jobs probably need that. Not mine though. I work in IT, running and designing reports. Last thing I want is someone coming up to my desk with a last minute change that ****s up my work of art. :hehe:
To mix freely with people. For school to start. To travel. To visit and be visited.
Last week I noticed myself being conscious of people in old films and TV shows being too close to one another. I hope that goes away.
Yeah I found myself clocking things on Tv with people hanging out etc thinking that looks strange, not good really.......even seeing old football matches in packed grounds
Haha far from it mate, the opposite in fact. I just find everything easier in person staring at a screen all day is depressing. In a busy work environment I miss those of the cuff chats and discussions that really clarify things or aid learning.
I work for the local authority, construction, i've got about 3 managers, i don't answer the phone when the call, don't reply to their E mails or go to meetings and book jobs in for myself even when it needs another pair of hands. It works very well for me!
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:42
I work for the local authority, construction, i've got about 3 managers, i don't answer the phone when the call, don't reply to their E mails or go to meetings and book jobs in for myself even when it needs another pair of hands. It works very well for me!
I had a boss who used to watch cricket when working from home. He'd just come online at lunch and tea. I said to him "Look, I don't mind that you do it, it's the hypocrisy I hate". :hehe:
In school it was crap the last two years. Basically one big stab in the back fest, and being reminded by dickheads that I will struggle to get a decent career. I've done alright.
I'm in, I do a good job, then I leave. On the 15th they pay me money and I spend it doing stuff I like. Last time I went to the Christmas do was 2004 when I was in my early 20s. The boss did this big countdown in front of the doors before allowing us in - I just turned away and walked back to the station and got a train home. :hehe:
Fair play to you, massive respect! I've never been on a christmas do. Pay me and **** off :hehe:
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:46
Fair play to you, massive respect! I've never been on a christmas do. Pay me and **** off :hehe:
I went to one Christmas do before that, and one guy was having a right go at a manager. I asked him why he doesn't say this when he's sober and in the office. I only went because there was a girl there who had just had her clit pierced and said she would show me when she was drunk. She did to be fair.
I went to one Christmas do before that, and one guy was having a right go at a manager. I asked him why he doesn't say this when he's sober and in the office. I only went because there was a girl there who had just had her clit pierced and said she would show me when she was drunk. She did to be fair.
:hehe: :hehe: That's a good reason to go to a works do. My lot are special, they end up fighting with each other or with bouncers etc. I even try and bail out of family do's. My side are fine, quiet, polite etc, the in laws just get wankered, dance to tom jones and elvis songs, start crying and usually get a bit racist :hehe:
Taunton Blue Genie
11-01-21, 17:53
1. Travelling the world
2. Live gigs
3. Watching City
4. Parties
5. Leading walks again (as well as continuing on the SW Coast Path).
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 17:56
:hehe: :hehe: That's a good reason to go to a works do. My lot are special, they end up fighting with each other or with bouncers etc. I even try and bail out of family do's. My side are fine, quiet, polite etc, the in laws just get wankered, dance to tom jones and elvis songs, start crying and usually get a bit racist :hehe:
:hehe:
I missed a school friends wedding to watch City at Sheff U. Didn't bother RSVP and he was not happy. I was though, even though we lost 2-1. Harris scored I think. They're divorced now. :hehe:
1. Travelling the world
2. Live gigs
3. Watching City
4. Parties
5. Leading walks again (as well as continuing on the SW Coast Path).
There's this bloke on youtube who is travelling the coast of the UK in a 1980's speed boat, stopping off along the way. Absolutely brilliant, he takes a different person on each leg of the journey. The filming is fantastic. Harry Dwyer is his name, better than anything i've seen on TV.
UNDERHILL1927
11-01-21, 18:00
Some jobs probably need that. Not mine though. I work in IT, running and designing reports. Last thing I want is someone coming up to my desk with a last minute change that ****s up my work of art. :hehe:
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Appreciate that mate
:hehe:
I missed a school friends wedding to watch City at Sheff U. Didn't bother RSVP and he was not happy. I was though, even though we lost 2-1. Harris scored I think. They're divorced now. :hehe:
Weddings, go on far to long in this country. Someone on here said that in Vietnam they last about 2 hours, food an' all. Sounds perfect!
UNDERHILL1927
11-01-21, 18:03
Weddings, go on far to long in this country. Someone on here said that in Vietnam they last about 2 hours, food an' all. Sounds perfect!
Have to agree with that, especially as I don't drink anymore. The free wine made it bearable 🤣
Have to agree with that, especially as I don't drink anymore. The free wine made it bearable ��
Yeah, i'm not a drinker. I don't care what anyone says, you need alcohol in order to get through a wedding.
Fatty Thornton
11-01-21, 18:48
I know there won’t be an exact, right it’s over time, as many need to get vaccinated yet and the virus will no doubt be around for a few years.....
1. Kids to stay with the grandparents (for so many reasons but mainly they both miss it so much)
2. Go to the pub with mates
3. Go to see a live band or football
4. Go abroad on holiday
5. Take my mum out for lunch
1. Family holiday abroad - We have ambitiously booked one for August (fingers crossed)
2. Visit some family we haven't seen for a while
3. Sunday session with the boys
4. Night away with the missus, meal, gig and some drinks afterward
5. Going back to an office - not full time but I started this job in April and was due to be in Dublin 1-2 days a week, am looking forward to that
Cinema
Theatre
Watching football
Going to the pub
Taking the grandkids out.
the other bob wilson
11-01-21, 19:36
1. A less f*cked up world.
2. As said above, wages which reflect the job done by those who have been on the frontline over the past ten months.
3. Less me,me,me and more we,we,we.
4. Another one mentioned already, more opportunities for people to work from home if they want to.
5. On a personal level, a return of “proper” sport.
splott parker
11-01-21, 20:31
Going out and getting drunk with the women from Allez Allez Allez’s place.
Bobby Dandruff
11-01-21, 20:56
:hehe:
I missed a school friends wedding to watch City at Sheff U. Didn't bother RSVP and he was not happy. I was though, even though we lost 2-1. Harris scored I think. They're divorced now. :hehe:
Why didn’t you RSVP?
In no particular order.
1: Pubs open
2: Stadiums open
3: Being able to drive twenty miles to walk in the Beacons
4: Watching games being played on TV in front crowded stadiums
5: No muzzles.
A beer
Another beer
Another beer
Another beer
Sleep.
I haven't had a beer for soooo long. The third most comsumed drink in the world and I want some!!! :cry:
It's time you started homebrewing.
1) Going to the football
2) Going to the pub
3)Going to gigs
4) Going for walks/cycle rides away from home
5) Going on holiday
Eric the Half a Bee
11-01-21, 22:27
I know there won’t be an exact, right it’s over time, as many need to get vaccinated yet and the virus will no doubt be around for a few years.....
1. Kids to stay with the grandparents (for so many reasons but mainly they both miss it so much)
2. Go to the pub with mates
3. Go to see a live band or football
4. Go abroad on holiday
5. Take my mum out for lunch
1. Visit my dad in Scotland
2. Rehearse and perform music with friends and colleagues
3. Meet lots of friends
4. Go on a random train journey with my boy
5. Go dogging without wearing a mask
4.
It's time you started homebrewing.
The reason it's so long since I had one is that I don't drink at home. so home brewing would be rather pointless. So I'll just have to wait. I'll survive. lol
1. Visit my dad in Scotland
2. Rehearse and perform music with friends and colleagues
3. Meet lots of friends
4. Go on a random train journey with my boy
5. Go dogging without wearing a mask
4.
Don't you wear a mask when you go dogging anyway? :shrug::hehe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXzaVOk_Ydk
Eric the Half a Bee
11-01-21, 23:09
Don't you wear a mask when you go dogging anyway? :shrug::hehe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXzaVOk_Ydk
Depends on the police.
They're fab!!
Allez Allez Allez
11-01-21, 23:15
Why didn’t you RSVP?
With hindsight, I regret not responding. I had every intention of going until the day before the wedding when I decided - sod it, I can't face a night of this, I'm off to Sheffield tomorrow instead.
The reason it's so long since I had one is that I don't drink at home. so home brewing would be rather pointless. So I'll just have to wait. I'll survive. lol
Noticed during all this a lot of people won’t drink at home, not big drinkers but still don’t for a variety of reasons, too easy, job stress means they’d never stop, not sociable etc...
Gofer Blue
12-01-21, 10:23
Just one thing mainly - to still be alive in order to do the other things!
Moodybluebird
12-01-21, 10:59
Number 1 by a country mile is seeing my grandchildren. Zoom is OK but it's not the same as having them sat next to you, making them laugh and feeling the love.
Travelling to far flung places and meeting new friends.
Going on rock music cruises, meeting up with our Australian and American friends, listening to great bands, chatting to band members after the gigs and having a memorable time.
Having a family party to end all parties when this pandemic has been consigned to history.
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