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When does this expire? I've been through the new stories (admittedly this was on the Wailsonline site), but I can't find any mention of when it's going to end. Has anyone heard anything regarding an end date, or are we doomed to stay indoors for ever?
RCT reviewed fortnightly. Suspect Cardiff will be the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
Also suspect this is a creeping death to a greater scale lockdown.
Almost everything is still open isn't it, not doomed to stay indoors.Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
Seems they review it every 3 weeks, there was talk of Caerphilly coming out of theirs soon due to cases dropping there.
Don't think they have put any end date on it.
Doesn't it depend on the figures dropping to an acceptable level? Nobody can possibly know the answer before the lockdown even starts.
There can't be a definitive end date to the lockdown because of the uncertainty and unpredictability surrounding transmission of the virus.Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
As it stood prior to the lockdown announcement, Cardiff was not a particularly 'bad' area, but to all intents and purposes the decision made by the Welsh Government was a cautious one aimed at preventing transmission rates spiralling out of control in this area.
Drakeford is hoping that by Christmas families will be able to mingle without any restrictions but this is the type of comment a politician will often make to soften the blow.
you're allowed to go to pubs, cinemas, restaurants, shops etcQuote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
You can pretty much do anything you would normally do but staying within the county borders and drinking up by 10.20pm (after a 10pm stop tap).Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
If you need to go to work in Newport or RCT or anywhere else you can, if you need to go to another area for a necessary service that's not available in Cardiff then you can. If you want a beer after 10pm then buy some from your local shop and have them in the fridge ready
I hate the word lockdown. It's quite intimidating when we are not locked down, but restricted. I'd rather they described it that way. Lockdown is helping create fear and is making people with and without mental illness loss any confidence they may have had.
Well said Mike. I can't believe the effect it has had on my mother. She suffers with Crohn's disease so was told that she was in the vulnerable category, plus she's over 70. She's always been a tough nut, political, hard working, involved in social issues, union matters and chasing Fascists out of Cardiff! This Virus and the word 'Lockdown' the media's portrayal in some instances of some kind of mini Armageddon, no real social interaction has whacked her confidence, she's turned into an old lady, metaphorically speaking, she's even moving slower.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
I don't think that the media, government (at all levels, have helped to reassure the most vulnerable and those on their own etc. It's horrible to see. We may have another wave, infact i'm certain we will, but it might not be Covid, just a lot of people who have suffered needlessly due to State and media incompetence not offering a shred of positivity.
Does anyone want me to send over a food parcel hanging from a drone?
Parts of Manchester have been in local lockdown since end of July. Think MM is right though, "lockdown" is a term being used to describe something extreme as seen in China/Italy earlier in year and what is being used in Sweden too so maybe we need to describe restrictions in a bit more detail to get gist of where we're at.
Lockdown is dramatic, seems to be the order of the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by surge
Will the drone take your weight?Quote:
Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie
Can you bollocks. If you abide by the rules, you cannot visit anyone from outside your own household and you cannot go places such as pubs, restaurants, cinemas, etc, with people from outside your own household either. That is nowhere near normal. Not even remotely close.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
😂😂😂Quote:
Originally Posted by cyril evans awaydays
I feel for Sludge. Not being able to visit his female neighbours gardens in the evenings, with his night goggles!
I don't go out to those places with people other than my household. If you go to the pub and your friends happen to be in there because it's their local as well then you can socialise that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
It would have to be a bit more contrived if you and your mates happened to be in the same restaurant at the same time.
But from a personal point of view I can do pretty much all I want to do in the local area.
I suppose it depends on lifestyle and interests. I can do all of the things i did before apart from watch live sport at a venue. I've just worked my bollocks off which has filled that void.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
Bully for you. You hate the word 'lockdown'. I hate the way some people try to pretend we can do pretty much anything we would normally do. We can't. Not by a very long chalk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
We're restricted as well, going to the pub or for a meal doesn't feel the same, does it? It's a bit like 'day release' I'd rather not bother.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
As of 6:00pm yesterday, if I follow the rules properly, I can't visit any friends, I can't go for a drink with any friends and I can't go for a meal with any friends. I was already in a position whereby I couldn't go to any gigs or go to the football, and as you rightly say going to the pub or going for a meal didn't feel even remotely close to how it used to, but hey - we can do pretty much anything we would normally do. Allegedly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
2 weekS before Christmas, brief reprieve, then back again until AprilQuote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
You can go and meet mates and sit outside a pub, I’ve done this a few times of late. Might not be so great in November but it isxwhst it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
If you are highly sociable and out all the time with your mates then of course you have been affected more.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
In my circumstances (we all have different circumstances) I don't go to the pub or restaurants with mates or go around other peoples houses. If you need to go out for a meal you can, not in the same way but you can still go. If you need something from the shops you can go and get it. If you want a pint you can go and have one. Maybe not with a bunch of mates but you are not blocked from going by yourself. The cinema is open so you can watch a movie.
My initial point is that we are not locked down to the point where we can't even go out through the door.
Might not be so great tonight either. Or most other nights from now until next April.Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
I agree to an extent with your misgivings about the term 'lockdown', but you seem to be seeing the world as it is at the moment from your own perspective only when you make comments like: "You can pretty much do anything you would normally do but staying within the county borders and drinking up by 10.20pm."Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
I have no idea how many people live alone in an area like Cardiff, but the fact is that for those of us who do these restrictions (if we follow them to the letter) are a nightmare. As it stands, other than reading and watching TV, I'm unable to do any of the things that usually make life genuinely enjoyable. I'm by no means highly sociable, but spending time with friends whether it be at a gig, at the football or in the pub is very important to me. The last six months have therefore been very difficult. All the indications are that the next six will be even more so.
I thought this. However my local was told by one of these inspectors that as a pub is classed as an indoor venue even outside your not to meet up and sit together.Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
Only allowing members of the same household to sit together inside and outside.
Otherwise if its your local your all in there sitting apart.
Its not all bad news
At least xmas is cancelled
People are dying of this virus and there are idiots saying they are devastated because they cannot celebrate Xmas this year
If I was in charge I would cancel it every year
The last six months has been extremely difficult here as well. You are aware of my caring responsibilities and I'm having to keep up the spirits of a vulnerable adult who is being denied the pleasures of travel, sport and music that he likes. On top of that the 'lockdown' threats and continual changes and inconsistencies is not helping people with difficulties who are finding this all very confusing. And it's also extremely wearing on those looking after them.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
I'm not saying life is normal compared to how it was 12 months ago. But the last 24 hours has not seen us confined to our homes which the OP mentioned.
Granted, but the fact is that for those of us who live alone, we might as well be confined to our homes if we follow the rules. After all, we're not supposed to mix with anyone anywhere else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
Imagine living alone with an old lady with serious mental ill health
Now thats tough
But its not a competition really , its piss for all of us
I've got some great news for you about this covered outdoor seating area smack bang in the middle of CardiffQuote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
The word on the street is they're turning it into a Christmas market. The twats.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
Weather is going to get worse and worse but I've definitely been colder and wetter watching Cardiff City than I would be going out for a walk tonight. Think it's a bit unfair to suggest weather is bad from now til next April and use that as a reason you can't do anything outside even though you can do.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
To be honest, wandering around in the rain has never been high on my list of priorities. Besides which, goats was talking about sitting outside a pub, not going for a walk.Quote:
Originally Posted by surge
I often go walking aimlessly in the rain
On my own
With no direction home
It can’t be easy if you live alone. If you are used to popping out to the pub whenever you fancy it, going to gigs, football etc....Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
I know a few blokes like you gunmen, I made efforts to pop around and see them out the front or back of their houses during lockdown.
I rarely do any of those 3 social activities in the last five years, hence I found it fairly normal as not much has changed. At least you have this place to chat about it....
Saw this the other day, funny.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
He can taste his red so he can’t have Covid, a simple test.:hehe:
I miss the home games but it’s the away games I really miss, great camaraderie with a great set of lads and a great day out. But missing that is trivial compared to what some unfortunate souls have gone through this last 8/9 months, nothing has really changed for me, barring the first sentence in this post, compared to what some folk must be going through if they strictly adhere to the rules. Understandable frustration for some but utter confusion for many whose life, through certain circumstances, totally depends on routine, a routine that’s been disrupted by all recognition.
No subtitles :getscoat:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales