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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Not Going Out
Last week I was feeling stressed because of not being able to leave the house, the kids having issues with getting on with their school work and the worry of Star going back to school next week.
Well, the last one was settled for me because the school phoned to say they couldn’t accept Star back. It’s half term so no work for the kids this week which has made us feel much more relaxed. But I still haven’t been out.
Have you ever watched Not Going Out? I’m not a huge fan of sitcoms but Not Going Out has always managed to draw me in, I think I must have a secret (even to me) crush on Lee Mack or something. It started in 2006, and although it was cancelled in 2009 it made a comeback in 2011 and is still going strong. My favourite episode has always been the Escape Room, but the Halloween special last year was so good too. It’s totally daft, but it’s just what life feels like right now.
As for not going out, I don’t think I will be going anywhere anytime soon. I can’t believe what a mess this country has become. With no clear rules, everyone has made up their own. Life is returning to normal for so many, but for us few with medical complications, life will be staying very much the same for a while. I’m staying home.
If I though that for one minute that I could trust the British public to carry out the suggested/requested idea of track and tracing contacts if COVID19 touches their lives, then maybe there would be a chance of defeating this. But, honestly, I have no faith. If those who make the rules can break them then others will too. But to be fair, it’s not as if a lot of people have not been breaking the rules all along anyway.
I can’t blame people being wary of the app. the technology that can track the virus. I can’t blame people worrying about their privacy and who’s hands their personal information can end up in. I can’t blame people wanting to go out and earn a living, meet up with their friends and family and get on with life. But, COVID is still out there, it’s still a threat. And I don’t want it touching me or my family. So. I’m not going out.
Now, it’s over to you. What word or phrase sums up your week this week?
There’s utter confusion out there. I am seeing more and more groups of people meeting up, often, though not always, teenagers who would otherwise be at school. Lots more cars around also. Social distancing seems to have become a vague concept.
I wanted to go out so badly, but then everyone decided they were able to break all the rules, then the rules were changed to fit. Now, it’s just not safe for me to go. I should have broken the lock down and got out while it was quiet!
I’ve never heard of Not Going Out before Anne, but I’ll definitely take a look! I’m always looking for new things to watch 🙂 I feel the exact same as you when it comes to staying home. Neighbours all around us have already been breaking the rules for a few weeks now and I’m sure it’s the same in every street across the UK. I miss my family, but I can absolutely handle being away from them for another month or so if it keeps us all safe! #wotw
It really is appalling that ther example you have coming from the top is so terrible. The Cummings Affair looks to be a new low in British government operations, especially under BJ. Here in Ireland it’s getting harder and I see a lot of teens, especially, in bunches and not observing social distancing. #WotW
It must be a relief not having Star going back to school. I am so glad my two are home until at least September. I would be a nervous wreck if they were going back on Monday.
I think I have seen bits of Not Going Out before but not a whole episode.
We are not rushing to meet up with people but we have been on a couple of bike rides this past week. I am happy to stay in our little safe bubble. x
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I’m glad that you at least have things clarified with regards to Star going back to school. It all feels a bit of a mess at the moment with lockdown easing and there seem to be more and more people who seem to just be doing what they want rather than following the guidance. I have to admit that I’m very wary of downloading any app – I have no issues with the concept of tracking and tracing contacts to reduce transmission and try and keep this virus under control but I have very little trust in this government especially with regards to security and data handling. So like you, we are not really going out unless it’s for necessary shopping and to visit Jessica where we can easily keep our distance from others. I used to love watching Not Going Out – haven’t watched it for a long time though. It’s such a good sitcom 🙂 #WotW
It feels like so many are ignoring the rules! We are happy to stay in our little bubble for now, at least we are safe there.
Hope you and the gang are all OK. x
Thanks Jayne, we are suffering at the moment thanks to Graham having a fight with the washing machine which had him ending up needing surgery on his hand. So now he can’t use his right hand, and he’s my ‘right hand man.’ We’re in a bit of a pickle to be honest, but at least I know he’ll heal. (it was a 50% chance of losing his thumb!) Oh, and we are having a new washing machine delivered today. I’m not having the old one fixed, it’s full of blood eek!
First, sorry for taking so long to get around to reading everyone’s posts. My migraine is finally starting to go away. As for current events, all I can do is shake my head right now. I fell asleep Friday with less covid restrictions and woke up Monday to a city and county curfew due to rioting and looting. I can’t even begin to process the madness of the world right now. Sending you gentle hugs!
Cynthia, I really feel for you and hope you manage to stay safe. Keep well too xx