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  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Your skirting all my points, I am sorry but I am respectfully bowing out this convo. 
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    edited October 2020
    I'm not. I'm trying to make a point that any day can be just as fabulous. sorry you don't agree. 
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    @independent_ hey lovely. How are you
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Anyway, I have a bunch of popcorn and a bunch snacks for tonight.  Can't wait :D
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    @Anch0r33 got much planned this week? It's gonna be a wet week unf
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Hopefully having some decent food tomorrow night! Got a booking at the best restaurant nearby!
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    @GreenTea that sounds like an amazing idea, wish I could do that :lol: 

    Southampton are playing today so might try and watch them if I can. 

    In regards to Christmas, they've already hinted that they're going to drop the rules for a day which is utterly ridiculous - if they do that I'll literally be spending Christmas in my car because the family I'm with rn will let others in like they always do and I don't feel comfortable with that. 

    So in fact because they decide to let the rules go, people will feel worried, older people will feel alone as they will be left out of any gatherings due to their high risk! How is that fair? 

    I agree, they will leave it until last minute to announce anything but that doesn't mean people can't buy gifts - why would it? As Shaunie previously said, she thinks people are already buying Christmas presents. It is possible to send gifts without seeing a person. 

    And imagine how older people will feel seeing their whole family meet but they can't? That isn't happiness. It's missing part of family! 

    I won't be able to see my grandparents because I will not be risking them, no matter what. 

    If the family I'm living with rn decide to have people over, I'll be spending Christmas alone - that sounds really happy doesn't it? 

    Greentea my skating lessons start back up this week which I'm excited for! Hockey is also back but I'm not going because they'll have 20 people on a small rink, definitely can't socially distance with that. Wbu?
  • Past UserPast User
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    Morninggggg guys 
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Sorry my response was sooooo late - I got a spam block on my account :angry:
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    Anch0r33 said:
    @GreenTea that sounds like an amazing idea, wish I could do that :lol: 

    Southampton are playing today so might try and watch them if I can. 

    In regards to Christmas, they've already hinted that they're going to drop the rules for a day which is utterly ridiculous - if they do that I'll literally be spending Christmas in my car because the family I'm with rn will let others in like they always do and I don't feel comfortable with that. 

    So in fact because they decide to let the rules go, people will feel worried, older people will feel alone as they will be left out of any gatherings due to their high risk! How is that fair? 

    I agree, they will leave it until last minute to announce anything but that doesn't mean people can't buy gifts - why would it? As Shaunie previously said, she thinks people are already buying Christmas presents. It is possible to send gifts without seeing a person. 

    And imagine how older people will feel seeing their whole family meet but they can't? That isn't happiness. It's missing part of family! 

    I won't be able to see my grandparents because I will not be risking them, no matter what. 

    If the family I'm living with rn decide to have people over, I'll be spending Christmas alone - that sounds really happy doesn't it? 

    Greentea my skating lessons start back up this week which I'm excited for! Hockey is also back but I'm not going because they'll have 20 people on a small rink, definitely can't socially distance with that. Wbu?
    Like I agree with the whole 'don't meet up' message. that is what I was trying to say! But Christmas itself, the presents, the food, the good memories SHOULD be replicated with those in your 'bubble or household.  Because people look at Christmas as a relief for depression and a good day in total. Christmas itself should not be cancelled, but the huge parties and get together? No.

    The tradtion of the day is vital in mental health during the winter.
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Liam said:
    Morninggggg guys 
    Hey dude, how goes?
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Heya @Liam long time no speak :lol:
  • independent_independent_
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    Morning (just) everyone, I’ve missed a lot of chat this morning just catching up!!

    I personally don’t think there’s anything wrong with a quiet Christmas with not too many people. You don’t need 2000 people round at your house for Christmas to be nice. I do hope they allow a bit of flexibility but you certainly don’t need huge gatherings. I think we’ll just be having a quiet day just the 4 of us - that’s what we do in non-corona years :) 
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Finally getting somewhere! That is what I was saying haha!

    Like my family is HUGE so we usually split Christmas into 3-4 days anyway. Christmas itself is just me, my mum, my aunt and her kid. And sometimes my nan if she is not caring for my great uncle.
  • independent_independent_
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    @GreenTea hiya!! I’m alright how are you? Glad you got your charger sorted all the chargers seem to break really really easily 
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    @independent_ good to see you! It's been a fun chat lol 

    My Christmas last year consisted of spending time with my bfs family - so 10 of us in a small space and then my bf and I going for Christmas dinner with my grandparents and the fam there so 7 of us there. Definitely won't be happening this year :disappointed:
  • independent_independent_
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    TBH @Past User I’m fine with whatever happens at Christmas after the year I’ve had (and we’ve all had) I’ll be alright with it just with the family which is always really nice 
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    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    edited October 2020
    Christmas should straight up be cancelled..  it's just gonna be a straight up death sentence to many or extremely lonely for those who are sensible. I personally think it would be really inconsiderate of people do go visit family etc, even if the rules are relaxed because covid doesn't go away for the day. It will still be there.i mean look at the levels now. We were in lockdown when they were reaching what they are currently. I think there's gonna be a lockdown again tbh because it's being very poorly handled and has been from the start. Christmas is about spending time with loved ones and in the honestly reality, loved ones won't be there with the way this country is going with covid. And sorry if my harsh reality upsets anyone, but I'm seeing it for what it is. I'm tired of it being sugar coated all the time. 

    I've seen my family once since last year. Once. And I haven't seen my dad at all since last year because he's been deployed twice and he was deployed when I went to family and will be deployed through December. Myself and many other people haven't seen family for so long and just accepting it now tbh. It's really fucking shit.
    I should be spending it alone too, bit instead I'm taking myself away to the beach and focusing on self care because I'd rather not be the person to kill off a family member. I will only be seeing family if my mum allows it which isn't likely at this point. I'd much rather be with family, but I'm not going to be selfish and put anyone at risk. 

    My Christmas last year was mourning the anniversaries of 2 deaths as Christmas marks the anniversaries..so yh. 

    Anyway @Anch0r33 I'm working all week, got a few appointments to sort out too. Nothing fun. 
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Liam said:
    Morninggggg guys 


    Good morning Liam. How are you?
  • independent_independent_
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    Last Christmas was just me, my sister, my parents and one of my uncles (who came up here so he wasn’t spending it on his own) 

    2 days later we had my 2 other sisters, my niece and my nephew round so that was a bit bigger. But there’ll be ways of doing it like having them round over a couple of days and social distancing 
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    I'm not cancelling Christmas. As I said it is important to my mental health. Even if I have to spend it at home with my brothers, Christmas is a huge motivator for me. Sorry you feel that way, but I am not cancelling it.
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    edited September 2024
    independent_ said:
    TBH @Past User I’m fine with whatever happens at Christmas after the year I’ve had (and we’ve all had) I’ll be alright with it just with the family which is always really nice 
    Same here!
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  • Past UserPast User
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    @Anch0r33 oh so long. I was starting to miss you :lol:

    @Past User hey felix, just out at the shops, wyd today?
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  • Past UserPast User
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    Morning @GreenTea ! Hope you’re well 
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Liam said:
    Morninggggg guys 

    Good morning how are you
  • independent_independent_
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    @GreenTea a Christmas of self care sounds like a nice plan if you have to spend it alone. It’s not an easy time of year for everyone, I think around that time and in the lead up to it it’s extra important that everyone is kind and supportive to others because you never know what people are going through 
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • independent_independent_
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    Everybody has to do what’s right for them when it comes to Christmas. :) 
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    independent_ said:
    @GreenTea a Christmas of self care sounds like a nice plan if you have to spend it alone. It’s not an easy time of year for everyone, I think around that time and in the lead up to it it’s extra important that everyone is kind and supportive to others because you never know what people are going through 


    Lol I wish. All I ever get is shut down and left alone 😬
  • independent_independent_
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    @GreenTea that’s horrible, I’m sorry to hear you feel like that. You deserve all the kindness in the world. 
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    Should I mention to my GP that my meds are causing really bad acid reflux?
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