What little things do you miss from pre-Corona Virus life?

[Bellend Sebastian]

Obviously Covid-19 is having a huge impact in all sorts of ways for all sorts of people, but this is a thread for the stuff that really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things.

 

I'll start. My garden is pretty much a blank canvas, after having everything ripped out and loads of building work done, and I would LOVE to go to a garden centre to mooch about, get advice, and then spend a load of cash. That's not going to happen, and by the time it can, planting season will be gone.

 

I never thought I would miss garden centres as much as I do

[bovril]

Just walking into a supermarket. 

[Guest Electric Yetis]

1 minute ago, bovril said:

Just walking into a supermarket. 

I went to Aldi yesterday was surprised how empty it was. No queue to get in and no queue at the tills. Heard the manager speaking to someone saying that Sunday was one of the quietest days they've had in months.

[FoxesDeb]

Before I read your post my answer was going to be garden centres. I've bought a mini greenhouse and some compost online, and so I've been able to plant some seeds, but I really wish I could just go and buy ready to go plants. 

 

Also missing our touring caravan which we're not even allowed to go and check is OK in storage after the winter, never mind the weekends we could be spending in it. 

 

And finally, the other half's children haven't been able to visit so it's been weeks since we last saw them. 

[Unabomber]

Going for a few pints and then a curry.

[pSinatra]

The missus. 

 

She's only 5ft, so I guess she's quite little

 

I moved for work, with the intention of her moving up here at a slightly later date.  She's on the 'at risk' list, so my weekend jaunts back to Leicester are currently on hold.

 

I haven't stopped working at any point, which makes me angry & thankful in equal measure.  Anger at my employers for putting me (& others) at risk, but thankful that I'm not sitting here on my Jack Jones day in day out

[BKLFox]

Getting a takeaway without having to treat the containers like they hold Chernobyl waste.

[foxfanazer]

As stated in the corona virus thread I really just miss jumping in the car and heading back to Leicester to surprise my family. I feel so bad for my mum not being able to see her granddaughter since Christmas. 

 

Oh and obviously football

[rachhere]

Meeting friends for a coffee/lunch. It's particularly hard with people I regularly see who are just down the road, but not close enough that I might randomly bump into them in the supermarket or on a walk. 

[Nalis]

Not having to be concerned with social distancing.

 

Never consciously thought about how hard it would be to keep 2 metres away from people in every day life until the rare occasion I live the house now.

[Izzy]

Going to the gym. Just not the same trying to keep fit/workout at home.

[Bellend Sebastian]

33 minutes ago, pSinatra said:

The missus. 

 

She's only 5ft, so I guess she's quite little

 

I moved for work, with the intention of her moving up here at a slightly later date.  She's on the 'at risk' list, so my weekend jaunts back to Leicester are currently on hold.

 

I haven't stopped working at any point, which makes me angry & thankful in equal measure.  Anger at my employers for putting me (& others) at risk, but thankful that I'm not sitting here on my Jack Jones day in day out

Oh blimey, that must be hard. It's stuff like this that reminds you of the wide range of experiences people are having because of this.

 

Feels a bit weird moaning about work when I'm thankful I've still got some, but I won't let that stop me

 

 

[STEVIE B]

Pretty much everything. Walking into a supermarket, browsing in the shops, the pub definitely, seeing family when l want, feeling guilty at leaving my house, live sport, playing cricket, making an effort to look decent. I could go on. On the plus side, I’m doing a few much needed jobs at home. 

[Leeds Fox]

Started a relationship about 3 months ago, due to CV19 it was a rollercoaster. Both still working, seeing loads of each other but also not being able to do much together at all. The stress of not seeing family, then me working away etc... all came to a head and it’s over before it really began. It’d have worked had this pandemic not happen at a pretty crucial stage. Gutted!

[Bellend Sebastian]

17 minutes ago, rachhere said:

Meeting friends for a coffee/lunch. It's particularly hard with people I regularly see who are just down the road, but not close enough that I might randomly bump into them in the supermarket or on a walk. 

I can't quite used to a friend coming into mind and thinking it's about time I had them round again, being pleased for 3 seconds about what a good idea it is before remembering that can't happen

[Bellend Sebastian]

Just now, Leeds Fox said:

Started a relationship about 3 months ago, due to CV19 it was a rollercoaster. Both still working, seeing loads of each other but also not being able to do much together at all. The stress of not seeing family, then me working away etc... all came to a head and it’s over before it really began. It’d have worked had this pandemic not happen at a pretty crucial stage. Gutted!

Sorry to hear that. That sounds like quite a big thing to me, but I can understand why that's on your mind

[Leeds Fox]

Just now, Bellend Sebastian said:

Sorry to hear that. That sounds like quite a big thing to me, but I can understand why that's on your mind

I know there are much much bigger things going on right now. But for me personally, I’m working away on my own with only thoughts for company. This week will be a drag! 

[Wolfox]

Making plans…. 
 

Can I go to France on holiday in late July?

 

My Swiss niece can’t come over and stay, which was a huge shame…

 

Cant meet up with my mates for a Peak District walling weekend…

 

can’t book a weekend away with my lovely wife…

 

Having said that, with some older teenage kids, It’s been nice spending time with them as they are now much more independent…. I’ve discovered long and pretty walks outside of my village and we’ve had some lovely weather….  

 

I like to reflect more on what opportunities it’s afforded me as opposed to the bits it’s taken away…. Looking forward to it coming to an end though 

 

 

 

 

[ScouseFox]

next day delivery 

[Bellend Sebastian]

Being able to buy a PS4 controller

[Dahnsouff]

Brexit talk 

[Guest Kopfkino]

Other news. That brief interlude between the election and the virus where one topic didn't dominate and other things seemed to happen in the world

[Webbo]

I guess I'm the only one who misses watching Leicester City play then?

[Parafox]

Going to 999 calls without being covered by mask, gown, gloves and overshoes each and every time and the patients not being able to see a reassuring smile or expression, in particular with children.

Being able to go home in my uniform and have a shower and change into my own clothes rather than have a shower at work, change into my own clothes, then go home.

Not having to worry too much about what I might be exposing my family to.

And a night in the pub after 5 a-side with mates.

And when everything was so easy that we took so much for granted.

[Bellend Sebastian]

6 minutes ago, Webbo said:

I guess I'm the only one who misses watching Leicester City play then?

I said little things