Chelsea14Ian Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 I like that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowrights Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 34 minutes ago, Smoggy said: DIY actually stand for Don't Involve Yourself. BIDDIY is better, Buy It Don't Do It Yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 DIY, is what I've been doing, 80ft of Berberis purpura trimmed, Double garage roof cleared of Ivy , old patches on roof repaired, which was built with secondhand sheets of corrugated asbestos cement sheet by the previous owners That also showed the lean to log shed built by the previous owners against the garage about 50years was about to Fall down, so after emptying , I helped it. The area is now being cleared for a new shed. Many bricks blocks and slabs moved to make new trailer park. More slabs to move. Much melting of lead for the keel, still some to do. 150kg total needed. The final land scenic board is under construction for the model railway, that will leave the sea and pier to do. As a diversion I'm building Type 84 radar for the layout, that's the old one you can still see at Neatishead.. With the change in the rules, I'll be going down to the boat soon to check the batteries, I need a couple of new corks though, the ones in the rowing dinghy will have dried out and shrunk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Finnished painting Alan's bedroom. Now that is just three to do.Our bedroom next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChrisB Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 The news this morning is that the very vunerable who are "Shielding" can now go out tomorrow. I really hope that all these changes are not happening too fast and are trully based on scientific evidence and not being driven by economics. Likewise I am worried that the school re-opening programme is not so much about education but more about free child care and is based on economic thinking. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Think If I'm correct in reading this on the BBC web page it is.If you are on your own you can meet one other person from another household outside.I was told early on that I could go out to my garden,which I've done all the time.Theres only Marina and my self in the house.Think this item suggested you were not allowed out before,which was not the case. Mind you its unusual that the press get it wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Chelsea14Ian said: Think If I'm correct in reading this on the BBC web page it is.If you are on your own you can meet one other person from another household outside.I was told early on that I could go out to my garden,which I've done all the time.Theres only Marina and my self in the house.Think this item suggested you were not allowed out before,which was not the case. Mind you its unusual that the press get it wrong. I thought of you this morning when I heard that you had been told you can now leave the house. I am still a bit sceptical about all this , a lot of people seem to think it is all over and it is a free for all as far as meeting people and travelling etc. I am still going to err on the side of caution and keep my distance and unless necessary not meet other people even at a distance because I am not convinced this virus has gone away in any shape or form. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Check my post from last night on Corona virus. Its the way I feel.Think I made it very clear. I do agree we all need to be very careful, theres still too many people infected.To be safer that must come down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just heard a piece on BBC breakfast, according to them you can go out side of your house with one person from another household 6 feet apart, avoiding shops and crowds.About as clear as mud.I will check this out Monday with my GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 So its become a little bit clearer, from today people such as myself are allowed out .It wont change much in reality. I may go out in the car with Marina, when she goes shopping, but stay in the car.The top of our road is ,a park I may go for a walk there,making sure not to many people are around. Looking at the tv yesterday ,concerning to see crowds of people on the beach and people demonstrating at Trafalgar square, following the death of the chap in America. No social distancing what's so ever.I think overall the infection and death rates are still to high.As for me I will take small steps,I have missed not going out.The only time was two weeks ago and that was to hospital . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 small steps, and only ones you are comfortable with, my office has re-opened this week, but currently I am staying with working from home, this is down to the fact I live in a different county to my work, and the big risk is that if I catch anything from my co workers i will spread it to my home town, or if I catch anything while out shopping I could spread it amongst my work colleagues. At present I am finding that risk too high to contemplate, maybe the situation will be different in a few weeks time, but currently the government advice is still if you can work from home do so, and I can, so currently I will be, should that advice change or work request that I come in to the office, then I will reconsider, they have rearranged the office, desks have been cleared and personal belongings boxed up (I have 6 boxes ). I may pop in for a day sometime to sort my boxes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Just had a walk in our park,which is the top of our road. Only out for about 20 minutes, that the first time I've been out since 20 March.Will try to do a bit each day.There was some people around but a long way from me. The second photo, looking towards the Thames. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Small steps Ian. , well not too small or it will take hours to get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Looks like a nice area to get some much needed fresh air and exercise Ian. Think the grass could do with some wet stuff, everywhere seems to be getting extremely dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Just Finnished painting in our bedroom, another step closer to our move next year.Living and dinning next .I will think about doing that in a few weeks time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 My 12 weeks became 9+ a bit as I got called back to work... At least the rain held off till I went back.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 My 12 weeks will now be 14 or so.Up to the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said: My 12 weeks will now be 14 or so.Up to the end of the month. Ian, with your health and the employment situation combined try not to count the weeks, just stay healthy . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Work is another matter,surprisingly the weeks have gone past fairly quickly. This morning we had a Zoom meeting with our boss and her boss.My section will reduce by 80%.My business contract catering has been knocked for six.Not sure how it will recover. Your right health is important ,work is a worry.I hope to be retained or if It comes down to VR a good pay off.Not much I can do about it at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Ian, If you get paid sick pay, do what everyone where I worked, in their last year went on the sick repeatedly until the company gave up and made them an offer they could not refuse! usually half of what they would have earned, never knew anyone refuse it. Sadly when I went on the sick long term at 57 they said I was entitled to six months full pay and they would extend it another six months before reviewing it (swines) so I took early retirement. Wish I had done that at 16. paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 When this first started ,I was told because of my COPD,I could only get sick pay £94 per week.There was myself and one other chef who is having treatment for Cancer.We challenged that decision and after a few weeks,they then furloughed us on 80% wages.That is still the case.We will continue to be furloughed until the end of next month.The 20% retained may well be on part time and or job share. More details to follow. We have one to ones in the next week or so and we should know the outcome by the end of the month or so.I'm just looking for the best outcome available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrumpyCheddar Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I’ve just had 10 weeks furloughed... Today was my first day back.. it was a nice feeling going back... Makes a purpose in life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I was quite happy not to come back, unfortunately I'm at work now.. It was a good practice for retirement though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 6 hours ago, TheQ said: I was quite happy not to come back, unfortunately I'm at work now.. It was a good practice for retirement though.. Lockdown has been nothing like retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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