How's Everyone Getting On ? (1 Viewer)

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Our window cleaner by us is still working, well that’s what they posted on FB.

I’m not doing great TBH. Isolation starting to play to my anxiety, eating crap and had all my energy sapped as I’ve been ill since it started but not I’ll enough not to work from home.

Webt for my first sanctioned walk yesterday, only half an hour in the woods but came back and slept for three hours I was so knackered. Felt better for getting outside though. Hoping this cough is finally on the way out after improvement yesterday, then I’ll start exercising daily and I think that’ll help a lot. No energy means no cleaning either which is never good for the soul.

Didn't realise you'd succumbed too, Shmmeee. Hope you get better soon

 

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[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Am I the only one who still cleans my own windows???

Nope - but i'm not 89!

 

[clint van damme]

Our window cleaner by us is still working, well that’s what they posted on FB.

I’m not doing great TBH. Isolation starting to play to my anxiety, eating crap and had all my energy sapped as I’ve been ill since it started but not I’ll enough not to work from home.

Webt for my first sanctioned walk yesterday, only half an hour in the woods but came back and slept for three hours I was so knackered. Felt better for getting outside though. Hoping this cough is finally on the way out after improvement yesterday, then I’ll start exercising daily and I think that’ll help a lot. No energy means no cleaning either which is never good for the soul.

Yeah. Do your best to get that excersise in even if you can't do the whole hour.

 

[bringbackrattles]

Am I the only one who still cleans my own windows???

Yes. Get a window cleaner.

 

[bringbackrattles]

My sister who's a nurse said if I'm going cleaning again to take hand sanatiser with me. Never used any just soap and water. Could take a bar with me and wash hands in the bucket ?

 

[Grendel]

I know I've been thinking why aren't I working ? I feel okay and should be fine. Reckon I'm going for it end of the week.

You should. I suspect you are a friendly guy and have a lot of elderly people who’d probably like to see you even if it’s through a window or 6 feet apart on the door step

The guy we have is one of those vans and power hose things

We used to have this bloke who came round with a mop and bucket who was a miserable twat. Someone chucked an egg at our window and he cane didn’t clean it hardly and still wanted paying. I had an argument got a hot water and soap mix abs did it in front of him. His response? I don’t use hot water you are taking the piss.

Hilarious

 

[bringbackrattles]

You should. I suspect you are a friendly guy and have a lot of elderly people who’d probably like to see you even if it’s through a window or 6 feet apart on the door step

The guy we have is one of those vans and power hose things

We used to have this bloke who came round with a mop and bucket who was a miserable twat. Someone chucked an egg at our window and he cane didn’t clean it hardly and still wanted paying. I had an argument got a hot water and soap mix abs did it in front of him. His response? I don’t use hot water you are taking the piss.

Hilarious

All my customers want me there as I use the old fashioned way which is a squeegee and scrim. Those who have had a cleaner who uses the power hose, quickly got rid of him as they said he left the windows soaked etc, Got his money and left. But you're right a fair few older ones like a bit of a chat and a cuppa, and I've had some who have even marked on their calendars when I'm coming round again saying I'm the only person they speak to.

 

[oscillatewildly]

Funny you mentioning the toothache thing. I've had a couple of days when my chest was a bit tight, but all the teeth in my bottom jaw ached really badly for about a day. But that has been it - i wonder if that's what they mean by mild symptoms. Not heard of the teeth one before.
Will definitely be putting myself forward for antibody testing when it gets rolled out - i'd be fascinated to see if i had it.
But the second half of Feb, i had a horrible chesty cough (but with added phlegm, which they say isn't a Covid thing) - got some antibiotics from the quack, then buggered off to France on a skiing holiday.
I wonder ...!

Did you find yourself going down hill upon arrival in France?

 

[Gazolba]

Am I the only one who still cleans my own windows???

I mostly rely on the rain to clean my windows.
But since I live in the desert, there are long periods with no rain.
Since it's so hot and sunny here, the curtains, blinds or shutters are closed almost all the time.
So I'm hardly ever looking through the windows.

 

[Covstu]

Starting week 5 for me, working in HR has resulted in workloads tripling by going through the furlough process for about 4000 staff which has been complex but certainly kept my mind active. The business is covering full pay so queries have been low which has helped my team. Kids have up and down days, trying not to force school work on them so keeping it as light touch as possible, staying active which for me is helping my physical and mental health greatly. Weather has greatly helped, trying not to think about what it would be like if the weather had been shocking and stuck indoors completely. Turn 40 next week and should have been flying to Italy on Sunday but family are safe and healthy so can’t complain

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Weather has greatly helped, trying not to think about what it would be like if the weather had been shocking and stuck indoors completely.

Funny, but I've been wondering that. I genuinely, in winter, love sat inside in the warm, as it hammers down outside - it makes me feel lucky to be where I am.

But if I had no choice...? I don't know which way round I'd like. I fear we might get to find out, too!

 

[Marty]

Really starting to struggle with the isolation now, completely bored but have no interest in doing anything.

 

[Covstu]

Really starting to struggle with the isolation now, completely bored but have no interest in doing anything.

Need to get into a routine fella, might feel like a grind but will focus your mind in doing stuff

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Although I am still working full time I have a list of jobs to be done, I have a list but haven’t actually bothered doing any yet

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

Really starting to struggle with the isolation now, completely bored but have no interest in doing anything.

Write down a list of things you want to achieve in a time frame (let's say a week). It may be that you want to walk every day, vacuum the house, clean the garage, paint the ceiling, learn a subject from YouTube, read a book. Literally anything.

The hardest part of starting a task is the first 5-10 mins. Pick one that you want to do and say to yourself 'I'm going to do this for 10 mins and then I'm going to stop'. More times than not you will likely carry on until you have completed the task or at least made substantial progress.

Give it a go, see if it works for you!

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[Badger]

Write down a list of things you want to achieve in a time frame (let's say a week). It may be that you want to walk every day, vacuum the house, clean the garage, paint the ceiling, learn a subject from YouTube, read a book. Literally anything.

The hardest part of starting a task is the first 5-10 mins. Pick one that you want to do and say to yourself 'I'm going to do this for 10 mins and then I'm going to stop'. More times than not you will likely carry on until you have completed the task or at least made substantial progress.

Give it a go, see if it works for you!

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You also need to be flexible. Today is one of my non-working days but found that the task I planned to do today is boring me so I have now switched on the PC and am going to work for an hour instead. It has strangely made me feel better.

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

I'm back in the game....I had a tough few days a week or so back & was in a very dark place for the reasons listed in my post on the "Really struggling today" thread at the time....
....I think exhaustion also played a significant part in my downward spiral, but I'm back up to speed now having really embraced the quality time with kids & wife that the slowdown in my business has afforded me.
I'm working today & tomorrow, then looking forward to a nice 4 day weekend over the Easter! Bike rides, BBQs & garden kick-a-bouts galore...

I also reckon you should get back up the ladders BBR.....spread some joy & earn some cash.

Best wished to All of you wonderful SBT'ers.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Had a wobble this morning , my wife came in and started crying her wards like a nightmare . She’s sensitive at the best of times that got me abit too be honest , quick coffee and I’m taking the dog out get some air

 

[bringbackrattles]

I'm back in the game....I had a tough few days a week or so back & was in a very dark place for the reasons listed in my post on the "Really struggling today" thread at the time....
....I think exhaustion also played a significant part in my downward spiral, but I'm back up to speed now having really embraced the quality time with kids & wife that the slowdown in my business has afforded me.
I'm working today & tomorrow, then looking forward to a nice 4 day weekend over the Easter! Bike rides, BBQs & garden kick-a-bouts galore...

I also reckon you should get back up the ladders BBR.....spread some joy & earn some cash.

Best wished to All of you wonderful SBT'ers.

In the new street I'm currently staying in the city centre in the past week there's been workers digging up the road laying cables etc, and yesterday and today a gardener has been working on a couple of front gardens. None wearing masks and many chatting close to each other. Must be essential work then?
So sod it I'm going out and do some cleaning and see how it goes. To be honest seeing people grafting has made me feel a bit guilty just sitting about doing nothing much, that's unlike me. My son and sister just say just be sensible, what does that mean !

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

In the new street I'm currently staying in the city centre in the past week there's been workers digging up the road laying cables etc, and yesterday and today a gardener has been working on a couple of front gardens. None wearing masks and many chatting close to each other. Must be essential work then?
So sod it I'm going out and do some cleaning and see how it goes. To be honest seeing people grafting has made me feel a bit guilty just sitting about doing nothing much, that's unlike me. My son and sister just say just be sensible, what does that mean !

I don't think you have any issue justifying working BBR.
Your work, by definition, cannot be done at home.
You are effectively a lone worker.
You are working outside.
You could even argue that the service you provide has great social benefit, especially to those elderly & isolated.
Just be mindful of the 2m rule when accepting your cash or a brew off your customers & you're golden.

Go for it.

 

[bringbackrattles]

I don't think you have any issue justifying working BBR.
Your work, by definition, cannot be done at home.
You are effectively a lone worker.
You are working outside.
You could even argue that the service you provide has great social benefit, especially to those elderly & isolated.
Just be mindful of the 2m rule when accepting your cash or a brew off your customers & you're golden.

Go for it.

My sister has a regular gardener and he was there a week ago. She still made him his usual coffees but put his cash in an envelope instead of handing it to him. She said he works on his own and just does his couple of hours and he's off. I'll give it a go and see how it goes. I'm looking forward to it to be honest, hope my customers feel the same !

 

[Otis]

Had a wobble this morning , my wife came in and started crying her wards like a nightmare . She’s sensitive at the best of times that got me abit too be honest , quick coffee and I’m taking the dog out get some air

Do you usually keep it in a box with very few airholes then, Daz?

 

[JAM See]

Been trying to get some shopping for my 87 year old father-in-law tonight. All the shops have people queuing round the block. Gonna try Tesco later at about 9.30.

What is going on?

 

[wingy]

Been trying to get some shopping for my 87 year old father-in-law tonight. All the shops have people queuing round the block. Gonna try Tesco later at about 9.30.

What is going on?

Are they shut tomorrow?

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Are they shut tomorrow?

Normal (well, as normal as it gets nowadays!) hours, as far as I'm aware. Anyway, surely just about everybody's learned to plan a week in advance by now?

 

[Otis]

Easter.

Same happens at Christmas. People go mad and hoard and buy stuff they don't need.

 

[bringbackrattles]

The security guard today in Tesco Express in city centre was wearing a spit shield. That shocked me.

 

[Flying Fokker]

Back to work Next Tuesday. I think I had Coronavirus. Self isolation was ok But there some doubt ( Due to me not having temp.). whether I actually had the virus.

Most of the symptoms have gone. Never had a temperature. I worked from home and must have had mild symptoms. Apart from one afternoon in bed I have been able to carry on.

symptoms I had:
Dry cough
Sore throat
Blocked nose for a few days
Flegm after a few days
Aching muscles (Shoulders and neck).
Heavy chest ( and pain left internal lower ribs).
Some lethargy.
Fuzzy head(Be kind)

I didn’t have a high temperature

I watched films and theatre on YouTube in the evening. It made a change because it is normally attempting to write a novel , going to the gym or walking my dog.

 

[Grendel]

Been trying to get some shopping for my 87 year old father-in-law tonight. All the shops have people queuing round the block. Gonna try Tesco later at about 9.30.

What is going on?

I went to Sainsbury’s to buy a few books tonight and the queue was ridiculous so i didn’t even get out of the car

 

[derbyskyblue]

signed up for online bingo....need i say more....

 

[Grendel]

Normal (well, as normal as it gets nowadays!) hours, as far as I'm aware. Anyway, surely just about everybody's learned to plan a week in advance by now?

I shop every day We are very disorganised

 

[Astute]

Thankyou ..It really is for his daughter and his Mrs...an unfolding nightmare as they deal with the virus themselves now....... been reading his posts on Facebook..... like us all... he shared the comedy virus stuff to keep us smiling... and like most of us thought... it won’t touch our own family. Although he’s a red he bought the 2 tone top and loved it!!!! Survived Hillsboro to get fecked over by a virus... pfffffffffff

Know the feeling. Have a good mate who has the big C. His time is very limited. Saw him last just before lockdown. Know I won't see him again. But neither can his children or grandkids. His wife can't go anywhere. No visitors allowed at all except for the care he receives in his last days. A very lonely end for him. And I feel bad about not being able to help. Fantastic bloke who doesn't deserve a thing of it.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Don’t understand how getting a good nights sleep is so fucking impossible, is it the lack of routine or what?

 

[Covkid1968#]

Know the feeling. Have a good mate who has the big C. His time is very limited. Saw him last just before lockdown. Know I won't see him again. But neither can his children or grandkids. His wife can't go anywhere. No visitors allowed at all except for the care he receives in his last days. A very lonely end for him. And I feel bad about not being able to help. Fantastic bloke who doesn't deserve a thing of it.

Cant think of anything more upsetting and terrifying as knowing you are at the end of your life and your family aren’t around you....desperate times for him and his family....

 

[B-Ban-Boogie]

It's not tooooo bad here in Florida. I'm not in a major city so it's quite easy to Social Distance.
The weather is perfect, so going for runs with the wife more than a couple of times a week which is good and unbelievably the golf courses are still open so its nice to get out and chill on the range for a few hours.

I'm am still working and that's annoying me a bit as we had 2 confirmed cases in the company last week (there's about 750 total in 3 buildings right next to each other) so we closed last Friday and Monday this week as they performed an electrostatic steam down in all 3 buildings.
Then from Tuesday, we go on a 'paycom' salary app each morning and answer 2 questions before they let us in the building (1. Do you have symptoms, 2. Have you been in contact with someone who has (had) symptoms).
Then we stand in front of a heat scanner at the main door to the building to make sure we don't have a fever.
That's all well and good, but once you're inside everyone stands next to each other.... there is only 1 computer for people to log in at so 20 people congregate by that and use the same mouse and keyboard with no sanitizer anywhere.
Its typical of the company to be honest, as to the outside we look like we're doing something but really we're not doing shit to keep the workers safe.

On the downside our shares are tumbling and our CEO just got fired for being found in violation of work ethics for banging his secretary!!