How has Corona affected your life - Page 2

RPWC · 18th November 2020, 21:31

Negatives,we haven’t been on holiday with the caravan, I haven’t been able to see my friends for our quarterly get together,wasn’t able to give my mum a hug until the “bubbles” were formed . I have lost my part time coach driving job due to no work, also my new business venture has had to be curtailed due to not being allowed to visit other peoples’ houses. Had a mental breakdown due to stress of things happening in my private life which was made worse by COVID. Positives? I spent every day with my wife for several weeks during first lockdown.

WillyHeckaslike · 18th November 2020, 21:52

It has prompted me to test my eyes by going for a drive and there is nothing wrong in doing so following the example as set and supported by the expenses fiddlers.

bikerdude666 · 18th November 2020, 23:20

We're very lucky to be honest. I've not stopped working throughout it all, except time booked off, business ticked over with orders for USA and China throughout lockdown. Once the UK started to open up again we've been busy, struggling to keep up with demand, and working overtime. The company I work for (though not the plant I work in), struck lucky really as they'd been developing a product to be used in the making of hand sanitisers and the like. They got the breakthrough with the formulation around the start of March. So that plant has been working 7 days a week (normally only 5) and worked straight through their normal 2 week summer shutdown for maintenance, with maintenance being done as and when they could free up the equipment.

My wife is a teacher at a private school, she had to keep working through it all, teaching via google classroom, while looking after our own 3 children getting the eldest 2 to do their school work, and the youngest being 3 is quite demanding.

Still managed a week in the caravan in the summer, did most of the things we wanted to do, just had to pre-book and wear masks when appropriate.

Neither of us really socialise at all so nothing changed for us there. Though we did make good use of the eat out to help out.

Negatives, only seen my Dad twice this year, kids swimming lessons cancelled, started for a few weeks then cancelled again. Saxophone and karate clubs and cubs all having to be done online

baxlin · 19th November 2020, 10:52

We are both retired, so no change In income, in fact have been spending less (£25 back from Admiral on the car insurance even)

But 91 yr old mother in law lives alone over 100 miles away so that’s a worry. Both daughters and all grandchildren live locally, but not able to see them currently.

Did all the decorating in lockdown one, so doing a lot of reading and walking.

The charity I volunteered at renovating tools is closed, as is the theatre I volunteered at.

The band I play bass in is dormant, but I have done quite a bit of remote recording, and the church band is still functioning with live streaming, which is enjoyable.

So not really badly affected, and both daughters and sons-in-law are able to continue working, so that’s not too much of a worry.

I really feel for those businesses who are struggling let alone failing, and of course for future generations who will be picking up the country’s tab for years to come.

Malcolm

Nick Greg · 19th November 2020, 11:13

Busy as hell. Food packaging business has gone nuts. Very fortunate to have ended up in an industry which is well positioned. My wife was furloughed for 9 weeks, back at work now and garden looks lovely!
Can't see either of my grandkids, one born in June in Brussels so thats out of the question.
However we have learned to live with it a day at a time.
In the meantime, mask, sanitize, distance and stay at home if you can. People spread the virus.
Here endeth today's sermon.

ceedy · 19th November 2020, 11:19

Been a part timer for ages now and could have retired 5 years back , but was worried how I would deal with retirement ? .

But recently been fuloughed twice, still am at the mo', and its been like a practice retirement for me , and got quite used to it !

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Needed the the time off too, to deal with all the aftermath of my parents passing .

C

Saga Lout · 19th November 2020, 12:19

As many know, I lost my Aunt on the 26th April to the virus in Wigan hospital, my brother messaged me to say she'd passed away, eighteen days later on the day of her funeral my brother also died. I then lost my job at Wigan Athletic due to them going into administration and so, I'm earning nothing and qualify for no handouts. I've been selling stuff for income and it's been going OK.
I've not caught the virus and I got my eyesight back this year so that was a plus, the unlucky ones are those who are not here, those that are can take that one fact alone as proof of a good year. We'll all bounce back into routine at some point, I hope to be safe and well until then.

Nick Greg · 19th November 2020, 14:17

Here's a thing. The problem for our business at the moment is getting hold of corrugated cartons. Such have the online business flourished they all need boxes to put things in. We now have to wait 4 weeks for deliveries, used to be 7 days! Lucky I stocked up as one did with loo rolls not so long ago after a tip off.

Nick Greg · 19th November 2020, 15:19

On behalf of my employer of course...

COLVERT · 19th November 2020, 18:40

Good things. Not caught anything which is vital when you're old.---No money problems.

Bad things.--Got the news just yesterday that my daughter and grand daughter have caught Covid 19.

Have a large family. Around 38 bodies but these are the first two. I hope it stays that way.

18th November 2020, 21:31	#11
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Negatives,we haven’t been on holiday with the caravan, I haven’t been able to see my friends for our quarterly get together,wasn’t able to give my mum a hug until the “bubbles” were formed . I have lost my part time coach driving job due to no work, also my new business venture has had to be curtailed due to not being allowed to visit other peoples’ houses. Had a mental breakdown due to stress of things happening in my private life which was made worse by COVID. Positives? I spent every day with my wife for several weeks during first lockdown. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

19th November 2020, 10:52	#14
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	We are both retired, so no change In income, in fact have been spending less (£25 back from Admiral on the car insurance even) But 91 yr old mother in law lives alone over 100 miles away so that’s a worry. Both daughters and all grandchildren live locally, but not able to see them currently. Did all the decorating in lockdown one, so doing a lot of reading and walking. The charity I volunteered at renovating tools is closed, as is the theatre I volunteered at. The band I play bass in is dormant, but I have done quite a bit of remote recording, and the church band is still functioning with live streaming, which is enjoyable. So not really badly affected, and both daughters and sons-in-law are able to continue working, so that’s not too much of a worry. I really feel for those businesses who are struggling let alone failing, and of course for future generations who will be picking up the country’s tab for years to come. Malcolm __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

19th November 2020, 11:13	#15
Nick Greg Posted a thing or two Honda Insight Hybrid Join Date: May 2015 Location: Brighouse Posts: 1,157 Thanks: 691 Thanked 424 Times in 280 Posts	Busy as hell. Food packaging business has gone nuts. Very fortunate to have ended up in an industry which is well positioned. My wife was furloughed for 9 weeks, back at work now and garden looks lovely! Can't see either of my grandkids, one born in June in Brussels so thats out of the question. However we have learned to live with it a day at a time. In the meantime, mask, sanitize, distance and stay at home if you can. People spread the virus. Here endeth today's sermon. Last edited by Nick Greg; 19th November 2020 at 11:14.. Reason: spelling

19th November 2020, 11:19	#16
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,075 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Been a part timer for ages now and could have retired 5 years back , but was worried how I would deal with retirement ? . But recently been fuloughed twice, still am at the mo', and its been like a practice retirement for me , and got quite used to it !. Needed the the time off too, to deal with all the aftermath of my parents passing . C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

19th November 2020, 12:19	#17
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	How to begin. As many know, I lost my Aunt on the 26th April to the virus in Wigan hospital, my brother messaged me to say she'd passed away, eighteen days later on the day of her funeral my brother also died. I then lost my job at Wigan Athletic due to them going into administration and so, I'm earning nothing and qualify for no handouts. I've been selling stuff for income and it's been going OK. I've not caught the virus and I got my eyesight back this year so that was a plus, the unlucky ones are those who are not here, those that are can take that one fact alone as proof of a good year. We'll all bounce back into routine at some point, I hope to be safe and well until then.

18th November 2020, 21:52	#12
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,520 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	It has prompted me to test my eyes by going for a drive and there is nothing wrong in doing so following the example as set and supported by the expenses fiddlers.

18th November 2020, 23:20	#13
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	We're very lucky to be honest. I've not stopped working throughout it all, except time booked off, business ticked over with orders for USA and China throughout lockdown. Once the UK started to open up again we've been busy, struggling to keep up with demand, and working overtime. The company I work for (though not the plant I work in), struck lucky really as they'd been developing a product to be used in the making of hand sanitisers and the like. They got the breakthrough with the formulation around the start of March. So that plant has been working 7 days a week (normally only 5) and worked straight through their normal 2 week summer shutdown for maintenance, with maintenance being done as and when they could free up the equipment. My wife is a teacher at a private school, she had to keep working through it all, teaching via google classroom, while looking after our own 3 children getting the eldest 2 to do their school work, and the youngest being 3 is quite demanding. Still managed a week in the caravan in the summer, did most of the things we wanted to do, just had to pre-book and wear masks when appropriate. Neither of us really socialise at all so nothing changed for us there. Though we did make good use of the eat out to help out. Negatives, only seen my Dad twice this year, kids swimming lessons cancelled, started for a few weeks then cancelled again. Saxophone and karate clubs and cubs all having to be done online

19th November 2020, 14:17	#18
Nick Greg Posted a thing or two Honda Insight Hybrid Join Date: May 2015 Location: Brighouse Posts: 1,157 Thanks: 691 Thanked 424 Times in 280 Posts	Here's a thing. The problem for our business at the moment is getting hold of corrugated cartons. Such have the online business flourished they all need boxes to put things in. We now have to wait 4 weeks for deliveries, used to be 7 days! Lucky I stocked up as one did with loo rolls not so long ago after a tip off.

19th November 2020, 15:19	#19
Nick Greg Posted a thing or two Honda Insight Hybrid Join Date: May 2015 Location: Brighouse Posts: 1,157 Thanks: 691 Thanked 424 Times in 280 Posts	On behalf of my employer of course...

19th November 2020, 18:40	#20
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Good things. Not caught anything which is vital when you're old.---No money problems. Bad things.--Got the news just yesterday that my daughter and grand daughter have caught Covid 19. Have a large family. Around 38 bodies but these are the first two. I hope it stays that way.