Shielding

[Mikeyb955]

Back on lockdown and shielding we go... Oh well wasn't as if I went out much anyways 😂😂

[sassy59]

Yes, here we go again! We’re happy to be safe indoors though. Take care xxx😂

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Better safe than sorry, but we need support each other. Have a good night and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[Mikeyb955]

Take care everyone and stay safe... X

[Hidden in reply to Mikeyb955]

I'm like you, they can't take away what you never had. 🤗

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

It winds me up something chronic when you are led to believe that you are getting something and then at the last minute no you aren't and it feels like a smack in the face and it's like having a door slammed in your face as well

I would rather not have things at all than be led to believe I am getting them and then at the last minute no I'm not.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Being old and cynical I never believed that we were going to get anything. The joyful jumping and down on the announcement of the release of the first vaccine misled a lot of people. It was just a small step in the right direction.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I learned that lesson back in September when they claimed days out and holidays would be happening then and I had just started socialising and then the door was slammed in my face when whispers were going round about local lockdowns and it had felt like a cruel trick has been played on me but I learned from this not to listen to the government when they are full of empty promises which is why I never planned anything over Christmas and it was the right decision as I just knew they would pull a stunt like that claim people were getting things and then slam the door in their faces at the last minute like they did!

[Badbessie]

Lol...Sadly I think it comes as no surprise to members of the forum. It was a question of when rather than if. Stay safe.

[Snackjack]

Was expected and I think needed anyway. I have been shielding since last March and have only been out for medical appointments. I have one coming up next Monday at the hospital, not to sure that I want to go anywhere near a hospital though. I am more than happy to stay indoors and stay safe. Good that we have this site to communicate with each other, keeps me sane. Well Take Care and Stay Safe everyone.😊 xx

[Annie31]

I'm just glad a decision has been made so we all know where we stand, everyone look after yourselves!

[Hidden]

How true. Going to do up flat over the next 6 weeks 🏘️😁 oh no I mean husband, I will supervise😁😁. Stay safe all🌈🌈

[ladytelita]

It was expected, especially after seeing how many people were out prior to Christmas in crowded high streets. Hopefully, after a couple of weeks the numbers will level out and begin to drop as would be expected after the socialising that no doubt took place over the Christmas and new year period.

I am just happy that we have continued to shield and remain within our family bubble (with my daughter and her partner). Sadly this lockdown means that we cannot see even them for a while as they are not in the local area as currently directed.

At least we can still attend church and go to Mass. I am truly grateful for that.

[madonbrew in reply to ladytelita]

Hi ladytelita, please be really careful going to church... I’m a Christian and would usually go to a big church of 400 but mine had been closed and online since March. Just because there are lots of people in an indoors space together (even if there’s 12 of you) sat together for an hour or so, and people will touch the chairs 🪑, cough and splutter as per normal, sneeze 🤧 etc. It’s just a high risk place to go if you’re clinically extremely vulnerable. Most churches I know locally are advising people not to attend if they’re in the vulnerable group. I don’t want to burst that bubble of being really grateful you can still go, because my faith is really important to me too. I’m just saying be careful and safe!

[Hidden]

I wasn't surprised when they announced officially there is going to be a lockdown!

[Alberta56]

It's inevitable, but grrrr! How long before I go stir crazy?

[Mikeyb955]

It's sounds like it's gonna be for a minimum of 6 weeks by the looks of it.... 😒... Chin up tho keep smiling we're all here if you need us.. Stay safe x

[panda22]

It's time EVERYONE obeyed the rules and then maybe we can start to battle the virus

[teresa297]

Defo no surprise as we’ve been shielding since We went into Tier 4

[Kristicats]

Yes as you say not much difference for us. It’s just the uncertainty of how long for isn’t it?🤞