What will you miss about the pandemic lockdown?

[nightshade]

I'm not really commenting until we're clearly out of the woods. The UK government seem to always find away to screw things up, so I'm not getting too carried away. Interesting that Shade has spent more during the pandemic. Most people have actually spent less.

Of course I have, I can't sit around watching tv or films all day that would drive me crazy, I need to be productive, so yes I've spend money on things to keep me occupied. Some spending was done on essential things like my car being serviced and getting a new vacuum cleaner, but most on Lego and jigsaws to keep me busy. During the first lockdown I did save money as I was out all the time dealing with the puppies and the lambs, but during the winter months I've been indoors more so have bought stuff to do.

 

[Taake]

, but during the winter months I've been indoors more so have bought stuff to do.

I was going to say that books are pretty inexpensive entertainment...but then started to consider my book bills and will retract that statement.

Also even I caved to pandemic boredom and have begun purchasing jigsaws.

 

[nightshade]

I was going to say that books are pretty inexpensive entertainment...but then started to consider my book bills and will retract that statement.

I got loads of books free and we do pass those around too, but I haven't felt like reading either. I needed something to physically do rather than just sit. Okay I mostly just sit when doing the jigsaw but you know what I mean!

 

[Skanky Vamp]

Jigsaws are cool but I prefer banding saws

 

[nightshade]

Jigsaws are cool but I prefer banding saws

Jigsaws are fun until you break the blade!

Also not so fun when you get back the difficult one you bought your mother for Christmas, but I'll get it done at some point!

 

[Puppet]

Also even I caved to pandemic boredom and have begun purchasing jigsaws.

I did jigsaws all the way back a year ago when this whole thing first started, but it quickly got way too monotonous. I might get a few new ones soon, though, if things don't get better for a while. I still have the mat I bought, rolled up under my sofa table.

 

[ChaseRules]

All the on-line things they been having since you cant go there in person .

I did jigsaws all the way back a year ago when this whole thing first started, but it quickly got way too monotonous. I might get a few new ones soon, though, if things don't get better for a while. I still have the mat I bought, rolled up under my sofa table.

Is it in good condition ?

 

[Puppet]

Is it in good condition ?

It's inside of a cardboard tube and there's a compartment in my table, so it's not on the floor 🙂

 

[ChaseRules]

It's inside of a cardboard tube and there's a compartment in my table, so it's not on the floor 🙂

So at least you can resale it worse case 😎

 

[LemonBanana]

I will miss the 'not having to socialise' and the pure silence. I quite enjoyed Lockdown, It was super peaceful and just chill for me! I am lucky because I am not alone and have a healthy immune system so I feel sorry for the people that don't. I feel like Lockdown is our new normal and now we are going back to our old normal it feels funny!

 

[nightshade]

I will miss going to the zero waste stall and getting free food, I'll have to actually pay for bread again!

 

[spikenbuffy]

To wear a mask. It helps me feel better in social interactions as I'm socially anxious towards people, it can relaxes me, makes me feel more free and it also helps to hide skin problems (I have acne). The chin is a zone where Acne can really be seen since I was 10 & well it never stopped.

 

[Professor Walsh]

I am beginning to like the lack of empty, routine handshakes.

 

[Skanky Vamp]

I am beginning to like the lack of empty, routine handshakes.

You know what feemale, I had forgotten all about them! I can't believe it. I'd be shaking dozen of hands a week and now I totally forgot every doing it. Yes, I will miss wearing masks and not shaking hands. Both of which I lamented that I had to stop doing when I had to stop doing them.

 

[Professor Walsh]

You know what feemale, I had forgotten all about them! I can't believe it. I'd be shaking dozen of hands a week and now I totally forgot every doing it. Yes, I will miss wearing masks and not shaking hands. Both of which I lamented that I had to stop doing when I had to stop doing them.

We don't wear masks enough that I will miss it, but I have gotten used to it and no longer find them as much of a hassle. And there are quite a few cool ones out there. The meaningless handshakes, though ... I really don't want them back. Lately, I have noticed that the lack of touch has given me some instances of far more meaningful eye contact. I want to keep that.

 

[Skanky Vamp]

there are quite a few cool ones out there.

Would think with your weather they would all be cool, unless they have a little heater built in or summin.

 

[Dogs of Winter]

I will be so glad when it is all over, but there are loads of things I have enjoyed about lockdown mainly to do with working from home

Getting up at 7.50 to start work at 8.00
Being able to tell colleagues there is no need for another unnecessary meeting, I can just email you the details
Working in the back garden with a glass of wine when the weather is nice
Having time to exercise
Not wasting as much money so I actually have more savings
Only talking to people I actually want to talk to

 

[ChaseRules]

Would think with your weather they would all be cool, unless they have a little heater built in or summin.

And Spanky Strikes again ! 😛

 

[Cohen]

In SOUTH CAROLINA we haven’t been “locked down” since August. So... I’ll miss, being locked down. Like having time to binge Murder documentaries. I love true crime documentaries. And I watched a LOT of true crime on lockdown. And i miss that.

 

[Anyanka Bunny Slayer]

I'll miss the sense of "aloneness." I'm not exactly antisocial, but its SO nice seeing fewer people out and about. I've really, really enjoyed it. I don't WANT things to reopen and go back to "normal."
This pandemic has been a godsend for loners.