Lack of progress (while staying safe)

[Crumblie]

There are only 2 things that are annoying me at the moment. One is that I cannot walk for as long as I normally do every day and the the other is I am sick and tired of being told to stay at home. I know I have to but there is no need to be reminded of it every few minutes. The TV does it, the radio does and the newspapers tell you to do it.

Do you ever wonder who is cutting the hair of the newsreaders, reporters and the people who give the daily briefings?

[pharmaT]

There are only 2 things that are annoying me at the moment. One is that I cannot walk for as long as I normally do every day and the the other is I am sick and tired of being told to stay at home. I know I have to but there is no need to be reminded of it every few minutes. The TV does it, the radio does and the newspapers tell you to do it.

Do you ever wonder who is cutting the hair of the newsreaders, reporters and the people who give the daily briefings?

I think that's because there are lots of other people who act like they don't know they've to stay ay home.

[Maiden Stone]

Not 100% true, my ex reports that the house is fillthy and not good enough at housework.  He will bring up what every other 'proper person' has achieved in lockdown when back in court so cannot risk falling short

"A messy house is a happy house." ( a health visitor)

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Ready Scotland
https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/where-to-find-additional-support

[Roobarb]

PharmaT, my heart goes out to you. I read your posts and am amazed by how much you obviously achieve while looking after your children too. Your ex sound like a right bully and I know from experience it's not easy to get the better of them or ignore them, particularly when you are exhausted with all that you are having to do on a daily basis. I sincerely hope that things get better for you, you sound like an amazing person.

[Nanna52]

PharmaT, my heart goes out to you. I read your posts and am amazed by how much you obviously achieve while looking after your children too. Your ex sound like a right bully and I know from experience it's not easy to get the better of them or ignore them, particularly when you are exhausted with all that you are having to do on a daily basis. I sincerely hope that things get better for you, you sound like an amazing person.

You are right Roobarb, bullies are hard to beat.  It took me years, and then he started on our son.  They know which buttons to push and when to get you at your most vulnerable.  I’m Australian so don’t know how British courts work, but I feel you are worrying unnecessarily.  Thorough cleaning is for when he has the children.  As for those who show off all their craft etc what else have they done?  If they don’t also show their house it is because it’s a mess. 

[suey]

Well, we got off to a cracking start in the first couple of weeks but now....well I just noticed that you could actually write your name in the dust on my dresser, what have I been doing?
Simply trying to stay sane ! and I don't have children at home.

I'd be telling the little blighters that if they want to lounge around moaning they can do it in their rooms, otherwise they will be given a duster, cloth and the vacuum cleaner and jolly well help you out.  I used to threaten mine with cleaning duties, funny how quickly there was school work, music practice, an art project to be finished 

As for the telly, turn the thing off.

[Llwyd]

Does anyone feel under pressure to get everything done.

Most certainly not in any way whatsoever!!.
 Do not let your ex push you about. My daughter stands up to hers and she doesn't have much of a problem with him.
 

[coombs]

Sadly some like to pressure others into getting things done, things that can wait, and can wait quite a while at that. Not everyone likes to do things right away and like to put things on hold, especially if they have bills to pay and are stressing during the lockdown. As said, homes are not palaces and showrooms. A persons home is her or his castle.

[LizzieL]

There are only 2 things that are annoying me at the moment. One is that I cannot walk for as long as I normally do every day and the the other is I am sick and tired of being told to stay at home. I know I have to but there is no need to be reminded of it every few minutes. The TV does it, the radio does and the newspapers tell you to do it.

Do you ever wonder who is cutting the hair of the newsreaders, reporters and the people who give the daily briefings?

I think that's because there are lots of other people who act like they don't know they've to stay ay home.

Report on BBC website about barbers in the South East

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-52544748

And numerous reports about people flouting lockdown, including a government adviser
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52553229

Pubs too
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-52560032
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-52475708
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-52219623

and some of the last two weekends day trippers and party go-ers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-52544864
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-52532267
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-52442573
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-52506888
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-52527324