I don't know where we're going, but it can only be 5K away

Sardonicat

This time with style wrote: »

I'm going to turn into a crisp one of these days. Someone needs to stop me. In my defence though, I'm fuelling myself for the massive bush trimming bonanza

I've got to get the strimmer out myself today. Not looking forward to the task as I'm far from a gifted gardener and precision is difficult for those of us with poor fine motor skills but will reap the rewards of my Ranchero bearing other half's appreciation. Bush tidying and crisps are closely linked.

fr336

This time with style wrote: »

What I can't get my head around is people not wearing masks. Like if you were to actually ask someone, why are you not wearing one? More than likely you would get a ridiculous answer with the gravity of what we're dealing with. I asked a fella in work yesterday was he wearing one and he said no. He's a sound fella and this was just an open chat we were having and he said I guess a lot of Irish people are kind of shy about it. People need to drill it into their heads, at the minimum wear a mask. Wash your hands regularly. And if you wear the right kind of mask it can not only stop you spreading it but it can stop you getting it. There's a good article in the guardian this week explaining all the ins and outs of mask wearing, what's the most sensible type to wear and when to wear etc. The only valid reason for not wearing one is if you have breathing problems.

It's very strange. Okay some people simply can't wear them due to medical issues (although I'm anxious and my mum has asthma and manage just fine), but that's the case with anything. 95% of people who won't wear one simply don't want to do it. People do strange and risky things in their social lives all the time, but wear a face covering in a global pandemic? No thanks. I honestly think much of it is not wanting to stand out, which is a sad thing.

Autosport

Hair time I have never been as happy to see my stylist

fr336

How did I not know that Tayto park is a real place

fr336

fr336 wrote: »

It's very strange. Okay some people simply can't wear them due to medical issues (although I'm anxious and my mum has asthma and manage just fine), but that's the case with anything. 95% of people who won't wear one simply don't want to do it. People do strange and risky things in their social lives all the time, but wear a face covering in a global pandemic? No thanks. I honestly think much of it is not wanting to stand out, which is a sad thing.

I think a lot of people are clinging on to life as it was. Change and uncertainty can be very scary. Masks represent that. Our emotional selves can speak louder than logic.

There is also I'm sure an element of being scared to stand out. I think that's sad too but in a feeling way not in a pathetic way.

fr336

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I think a lot of people are clinging on to life as it was. Change and uncertainty can be very scary. Masks represent that. Our emotional selves can speak louder than logic.

There is also I'm sure an element of being scared to stand out. I think that's sad too but in a feeling way not in a pathetic way.

I get you. But we've all been through profound change these past few months. At the height of lockdown things people are already taking for granted again were well beyond reach. Preventing the virus leads to less lives lost and less damage to the economy. If we'd all done these things back in Feb/March maybe it could have been a different story. Now we've had the worst of all worlds. But we are where we are and that normal life is getting back on track. Personally I find face coverings more reassuring than the infantile social distancing thing which people only follow if they feel like it and can't really be policed.

fr336

fr336 wrote: »

I get you. But we've all been through profound change these past few months. At the height of lockdown things people are already taking for granted again were well beyond reach. Preventing the virus leads to less lives lost and less damage to the economy. If we'd all done these things back in Feb/March maybe it could have been a different story. Now we've had the worst of all worlds. But we are where we are and that normal life is getting back on track. Personally I find face coverings more reassuring than the infantile social distancing thing which people only follow if they feel like it and can't really be policed.

Indeed. We all have our own personal experiences of this. Its important to have a bit of compassion for the fear which some are feeling.
I know a number of people who have been pushed to the edge of their mental health and who have irrationally associated mask wearing with their lives and the world disintegrating.

Isn't it true that we never know the struggles of another?

fr336

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Indeed. We all have our own personal experiences of this. Its important to have a bit of compassion for the fear which some are feeling.
I know a number of people who have been pushed to the edge of their mental health and who have irrationally associated mask wearing with their lives and the world disintegrating.

Isn't it true that we never know the struggles of another?

Absolutely. But I'm afraid most people against masks have no such issues, they're the most confident people you could meet, they just don't want to do it. The Scottish government have taken the decision out of their hands.

fr336

fr336 wrote: »

Absolutely. But I'm afraid most people against masks have no such issues, they're the most confident people you could meet, they just don't want to do it. The Scottish government have taken the decision out of their hands.

There is no doubt a bunch of people who just don't care.

fr336

If you'd told me a year ago I would be voluntarily wearing a mask to work I'd have laughed at you. Likewise walking a round trip of 1.5 hours to work to avoid public transport - something I'd always said I'd like to do occasionally, but never did!

JupiterKid

Just getting ready to head off with my OH for a long drive into Connemara - to make the most of the good weather today. Kylemore Abvey and maybe a spin around Clifden and Roundstone.

Still thinking of yesterday in Achill. Got some great photos of the stunning scenery. So glad to have taken the weekend break down in Mayo.

fr336

JupiterKid wrote: »

Just getting ready to head off with my OH for a long drive into Connemara - to make the most of the good weather today. Kylemore Abvey and maybe a spin around Clifden and Roundstone.

Still thinking of yesterday in Achill. Got some great photos of the stunning scenery. So glad to have taken the weekend break down in Mayo.

Jealous - enjoy

This time with style

Enforced break as the missus has taken Harry to the vet so I'm minding the younguns. Holy moly it's going to take ages to get them all done. Le sigh.

IamMetaldave

Couch side post doing a few jobs with my Dad. Picked up a hose for washing the car... I wonder how long this level of effort will last

I’ve a goo for pints for the first time in months... must ignore..

Poochie05

Sitting in the garden wondering if someone will come and trim the hedges here too :pac:

But the sun has come out again, so reading my book and hungry and having an inner dialogue about going to cook something for dinner or just eat a packet of biscuits.

just not able today

Sephiroth_dude

Poochie05 wrote: »

Sitting in the garden wondering if someone will come and trim the hedges here too :pac:

No problem poochie :cool: I'll use my new strimmers and all :cool:

Sardonicat

I've got the spirit
Don't lose the feeling
Feeling feeling feeling feeling feeeeel-ing!


'Bout time we had a decent ear worm. Enjoy.

Gremlinertia

Woohoo I dont know whatever that song is

Jack Imhoff

Jim Murray's whisky of the year...

Gremlinertia

Looks like an eighties aftershave bottle

This time with style

A few nice crisp beers definitely warranted after that.

Grandeeod

As I fell asleep in the back garden last night searching the sky for movement, maybe I saw Jack Charltons spirit ascend. Sitting at the laptop in the kitchen. Suppin some beers listening and looking at tributes to the man. A little bit of sadness inside me. I would love to be having a few pints in the pub with my Dad this evening chatting about the great memories. Alas the poxy dose prevents it.

RIP Jack.:(

JupiterKid

Sitting outside a shop, barefoot, in beautiful Clifden, Connemara. Having a ciggie...

Stunning drive down from Castlebar through West Mayo and into County Galway, through the villages of Leenane and Letterfrack. Weather is simply stunning.

I'm so very happy we decided to pick this weekend for a break.

Only one problem, along Sky Road, trying to get the perfect photo of the breathtaking landscape, I inadvertently stepped into a marshy patch of blanket bog and soaked my boots!!

fr336

Totally wasted day, don't know where it's gone. Work tomorrow, probably another 6 hours sleep lol...come on man!

I Am Nobody

Finished up fabricating a coffin shaped tank for someone.Hell it turned out so good I'm now thinking of making one for my own bike.

Mam of 4

Looking for my get up and go , which appears to have gotten up and gone ..

Gremlinertia

Deskside :mad:

Sardonicat

fr336 wrote: »

Totally wasted day, don't know where it's gone. Work tomorrow, probably another 6 hours sleep lol...come on man!

Don't be beating yourself up! You got through the day. That's the main thing.

I Am Nobody

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Deskside :mad:

Hope you have an easy stint,and that turns into a smiley face.

fr336

Sardonicat wrote: »

Don't be beating yourself up! You got through the day. That's the main thing.

I can't even find a decent TV show anymore but maybe I've just watched all the good ones :pac:

Jack Imhoff

Jack Imhoff wrote: »

Jim Murray's whisky of the year...

I'm gonna have a glass of this in a wee while..

I Am Nobody

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm gonna have a glass of this in a wee while..

Party at your house so.i'll bring a few mates!

Gremlinertia

I Am Nobody wrote: »

Hope you have an easy stint,and that turns into a smiley face.

Thanks, once no one talks to me i'll be fine :P

This time with style

Found out off the vet Harry is only four to five weeks old and that he definitely would have died had we not taken him. It was his lucky day my missus came along. He's de-fleaed and wormed now. She said the flea sprays in the shop would be too strong for him so to bring him on out. All free of charge. She's such a lovely vet. A genuine animal lover. It's a real vocation for her and we're very lucky to have her as our vet. She's actually from your neck of the woods bf....well not exactly your neck .. she's from east Germany but Germany all the same.

Gremlinertia

fr336 wrote: »

I can't even find a decent TV show anymore but maybe I've just watched all the good ones :pac:

What sorta thing are you into, good pool of knowledge here

I Am Nobody

I Am Nobody wrote: »

Party at your house so.i'll bring a few mates!

Yeah come on over. The bbq is going as well. You're all welcome. Ask grandeeod for my address, it's near enough to the bridge.

Ted_YNWA

fr336 wrote: »

I can't even find a decent TV show anymore but maybe I've just watched all the good ones :pac:

Community is a good show if you haven't seen it

fr336

Gremlinertia wrote: »

What sorta thing are you into, good pool of knowledge here

Crime and politics mainly I'd say but I'm extremely picky. I can go ages without loving a show then it just hits me in the face. Faves are Line of Duty, Killing Eve and Bodyguard in recent times. Like a bit of Derry Girls too. Luther, House of Cards...you get the picture Oh and how could I forget Curb your Enthusiasm. So yeah...pretty mainstream but also quite narrow as so many things bore me.

fr336

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

Community is a good show if you haven't seen it

*Checks IMDb to see if it's over an 8* "Aha...8.5" *Gets added to short list*

Gremlinertia

Try Hinterland and Happy Valley for poilice stuff

fr336

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Try Hinterland and Happy Valley for poilice stuff

Ah yes Happy Valley was great actually! I will try and find Hinterland.

Ted_YNWA

Bosch is a good police series too

Gremlinertia

Prime Suspect was great if you didn't catch that first time around

I Am Nobody

So is Marcella

Sardonicat

Have you got Netflix, Fr? How do you feel about foreign crime shows? There are some gems out there.

fr336

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Prime Suspect was great if you didn't catch that first time around

A classic! Not sure I was born when it began :pac:(Only just, mind)

I Am Nobody

Oh just remembered White Chapel on Netflix is also very good.

Sephiroth_dude

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I'm gonna have a glass of this in a wee while..

*slides glass over*

smurfjed

Just watched GREYHOUND with Tom Hanks, nothing special and i would only recommend it if you are in a hotel room with absolutely nothing to do.

I Am Nobody

smurfjed wrote: »

Just watched GREYHOUND with Tom Hanks, nothing special and i would only recommend it if you are in a hotel room with absolutely nothing to do.

So in other words give it a miss and watch porn instead.