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Benefits of quarantine

I know there was a thread on this a while back. However there are many upsides to lockdown (and I also know this is not the case for everyone).  However we are enjoying catching up with old friends (albeit virtually). Finding more time to cook from scratch.  Having more time to read. Enjoying the wonderful virtual museum tours. Doing virtual Safaris at Kruger. Sleeping better due to lack of plane noise. Listening to neighbours having time to play with their children.

Sean Wales ● 2378d10 Comments

Yes, indeed.  Bit more time too to read the newspaper and watch TV, and instead of having to go up to Central London to wor-relate events it's nice to watch the content on webinars instead. And when the weather was nice last week got an hour or so each day in the sunshine. Garden is looking better and finances reasonably in order. And a great excuse not to have to trek to client meetings - just doing it all online instead.  I do miss the social life though and not at all sure how long we will all feel happy about mixing in large groups - it's going to take me quite a long time.

Claire Moran ● 2378d

Whilst I understand how the lockdown is quite enjoyable for some people please spare a thought for those of us with health issues I have cancer and am currently shielding due the chemotherapy which has unfortunately has been cancelled because of the virus , anxious times ahead not knowing wether it's spread or not so lockdown for some is not an enjoyable time . Can't even go out for a walk , and worries about finances etc, I know I am not alone as there are 1000s with serious health issues going untreated. If only all I had to worry about was catching up on things

Mrs Renate Stroud ● 2377d

Renate, I'm sure we all wish you the best possible outcome.However, as this is discussing the BENEFITS, perhaps it could be allowed to remain for benefits of quarantine?Before you leap in and say I'm unreasonable, my daughter has just had major abdominal surgery and cancer is suspected, but as yet undiagnosed.That's why I', trying to look for the BENEFITS, not the downsides at the moment....So, nature is more special, seeing more wildlife in our gardens and the time to see what they are doing, raising fledglings, the clearer atmosphere without traffic and air pollution from aircraft, and how quickly the coastal waters and rivers have clarified into Mediterranean blue.There may be darker times ahead, but enjoy what we can while we can. Here's wishing a good prognosis and many more years contributing to the forum. Above all, stay positive, that's the only way to come out of this.

Kevin Regan ● 2377d

Personally I think positivity is over-rated.  At the same time I wouldn’t wish to dismiss the unexpected benefits of quarantine - I’m a lucky beneficiary - nor the undoubted tragedies that are befalling so many of our fellow citizens as a result of CV.

Alastair Banton ● 2377d

Express your thoughts and concerns (and on this thread if you wish) as much as you like, Renate, as everyone else does on this forum. I wish you well with your fight against cancer.

Michael Brown ● 2376d

I would just like to apologise for my negativity at this post I was having a particular bad day and would not wish to upset anybody. I am not against anybody having a good time in these trying times.

Mrs Renate Stroud ● 2376d

Mrs.Stroud, please do not think you have to apologise. There are many who post on this site (not this particular thread) who choose to take umbrage at the slightest thing they disagree with and do not contain themselves to reasoned argument.I wish you wee for the future.

Jeffrey Cope ● 2376d

Renate, absolutely no need to apologise, quite the opposite. There’s no good time for a cancer diagnosis but this must be the worst. I hope you can resume treatment soon and fingers crossed for the best outcome.

Kerry Chandler ● 2376d

No need to apologise, and sorry if this post seemed insensitive.  Of course there are many, many people impacted negatively, both health-wise and of course millions financially.  I was delighted to hear that non-corona treatments are starting to get up and running again and do hope you get the treatment you need soon.  With best wishes for the future to you and your family.

Claire Moran ● 2376d

I did draw attention to this on another thread Renate, and why I think we should carry on with lockdown a little longer with the hope of reducing new Covid patients so that you and others are able to resume treatment.  Beingat home is no problem to me as have always manage to keep busy whichtakes my mind off of the huge problem of Covid.

Janice Evans ● 2376d