Post by NomadCris on Aug 31, 2020 13:29:01 GMT
Ive been in two stores since before Christmas: Local coop when the lockdown started as my home delivery service was overwhelmed (by their own negligence,taking more online customers on than they knowingly could not possibly cope with logistically) and on Saturday my local Tesco.
Despite the long gap since the last time i went there before Christmas i could see very little difference apart from people wearing masks, the screens up between checkouts and the staff wearing visors.
Sitting in the car park for 5 minutes observing people, life seemed pretty much as it was 6 or more months ago. So,to some extent people have adapted to the new normal.
Those that havent are the ones that won't because they either refuse to believe there is a threat,refuse to be told what to do or resisting the global takeover by sinister forces that they cant actually provide a shred of evidence for.
I think the majority are -as expected- stoically taking it all in their stride.
The worst is undoubtedly to come though,the virus will surge over the winter months-scientists are certain of that- but what presents a greater threat is when the furlough ends,more people start losing jobs and eviction protections are removed and Brexit kicks in for sure.
Life isnt going to be pretty especially through the gloom of winter.
There are some positives though, people dont swarm into A&E departments expecting treatment for minor ailments and pathetic injuries. GPs are finally triaging people over the phone and appointments only made if an examination is essential, Employers are finally deciding to do what they should have done 20 years ago and allow people to work from home instead of commuting and thats got to be good for all of us and the environment.
Retailers and consumers are questioning our dependence on China and foreign goods and buying more local products.
Age old habits that should have been reformed years ago are suddenly changing without anyone moaning or arguing against long overdue change.
So maybe we were long due this kick in the butt and in the long term life might be better after the Covid19 virus has finished playing with us.
The sad part is so many have died needlessly and families emotionally torn up and stressed out by the negligent way many governments have dealt with the catastrophy. All theyve done is prove to us all we should put no faith or confidence in the majority of people we elect to look after our interests. Other countries like New Zealand proved theres a sensible way ahead, sadly our country chose stupidity.
Despite the long gap since the last time i went there before Christmas i could see very little difference apart from people wearing masks, the screens up between checkouts and the staff wearing visors.
Sitting in the car park for 5 minutes observing people, life seemed pretty much as it was 6 or more months ago. So,to some extent people have adapted to the new normal.
Those that havent are the ones that won't because they either refuse to believe there is a threat,refuse to be told what to do or resisting the global takeover by sinister forces that they cant actually provide a shred of evidence for.
I think the majority are -as expected- stoically taking it all in their stride.
The worst is undoubtedly to come though,the virus will surge over the winter months-scientists are certain of that- but what presents a greater threat is when the furlough ends,more people start losing jobs and eviction protections are removed and Brexit kicks in for sure.
Life isnt going to be pretty especially through the gloom of winter.
There are some positives though, people dont swarm into A&E departments expecting treatment for minor ailments and pathetic injuries. GPs are finally triaging people over the phone and appointments only made if an examination is essential, Employers are finally deciding to do what they should have done 20 years ago and allow people to work from home instead of commuting and thats got to be good for all of us and the environment.
Retailers and consumers are questioning our dependence on China and foreign goods and buying more local products.
Age old habits that should have been reformed years ago are suddenly changing without anyone moaning or arguing against long overdue change.
So maybe we were long due this kick in the butt and in the long term life might be better after the Covid19 virus has finished playing with us.
The sad part is so many have died needlessly and families emotionally torn up and stressed out by the negligent way many governments have dealt with the catastrophy. All theyve done is prove to us all we should put no faith or confidence in the majority of people we elect to look after our interests. Other countries like New Zealand proved theres a sensible way ahead, sadly our country chose stupidity.