islandgun Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 As the title suggest's, The most profound for me is the realisation that money is way less important than health, family and community come first, worry less about things I can't alter and to start enjoying more. ..all obvious to some i'm sure..😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, islandgun said: As the title suggest's, The most profound for me is the realisation that money is way less important than health, family and community come first, worry less about things I can't alter and to start enjoying more. ..all obvious to some i'm sure..😉 That is a damned good start, the roads have been lovely to drive on, just like 40 years ago. Edited June 17, 2020 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 minute ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: That is a damned good start, the roads have been lovely to drive on, just like 40 years ago. indeed....... No tourists here means ive been able to get on with things i dont usually have time for in the summer. [assisted with a low interest loan from the gov.👍] i have planted huge quantities of veg, made headway with a boat restoration and started a much needed building project,all good investments for the future.. i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 The massive reduction in takeaway packaging being thrown out of car windows in the countryside. Only one call out to a deer HD in 3 months and that was at the civilised time of 6am and in the sunshine They should make the only one person can go shopping rule permanent House maintenance up to date has freed up time for deer stalking On a similar vein to TC's quiet roads - the quietness in general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 the research from this will go towards next covid and existing virus. the results from the dexamethasone was quite positive. the government scientists / researchers obviously selected an already existing drug, because trial to population takes too long. cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, islandgun said: indeed....... No tourists here means ive been able to get on with things i dont usually have time for in the summer. [assisted with a low interest loan from the gov.👍] i have planted huge quantities of veg, made headway with a boat restoration and started a much needed building project,all good investments for the future.. i hope Well done, nice when it all falls in to place. Oh of course due to the quiet roads I have been nipping along in the Italian sports car, much to the annoyance of the Police from Thorpe Wood Police Station. Henceforth I will happily drive a bit slower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsdon Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 With all this time and nothing to do I've embarked on a project to teach myself about stock options. Not being mathematically inclined it's proving to be a real mental workout - like I have to painstakingly read each chapter at least twice before I can even attempt the course book exercises for that unit. But we're getting there and I'm really enjoying the sense of accomplishment. I'm doing 4 hours study a day, plus the homework on top of that, something that I would never have the time or peace for normally. So I can thank Covid and the lockdown for the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I can’t think of any positives at the moment. The family are on the verge of killing each other, I miss the buzz of an office, I’ve spent too much on the Defender. 1 minute ago, Retsdon said: With all this time and nothing to do I've embarked on a project to teach myself about stock options. Not being mathematically inclined it's proving to be a real mental workout - like I have to painstakingly read each chapter at least twice before I can even attempt the course book exercises for that unit. But we're getting there and I'm really enjoying the sense of accomplishment. I'm doing 4 hours study a day, plus the homework on top of that, something that I would never have the time or peace for normally. So I can thank Covid and the lockdown for the opportunity. Good old Black–Scholes model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, 243deer said: The massive reduction in takeaway packaging being thrown out of car windows in the countryside. Only one call out to a deer HD in 3 months and that was at the civilised time of 6am and in the sunshine They should make the only one person can go shopping rule permanent House maintenance up to date has freed up time for deer stalking On a similar vein to TC's quiet roads - the quietness in general Completely agree on that one, I went to town for the first time since March yesterday and was very impressed with the coop supermarket layout, much more civilised. Good point Cookie What model sports car do you have Tightchoke Good luck with your studies Retsdon Hope you are back to the office soon AVB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) Quietness has been amazing - not so much now and getting steadily busier. But I have to disagree with the op; all this taught me the primacy of money. Without a cushion, we would have be lost. I’ve witnessed a couple of people I know moving to the brink of disaster. Edited June 17, 2020 by SpringDon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Yes! Bitcoin is on it's continued decade rise and will replace traditional monetary systems. It has outdone any other investment in the last decade. Up 9000,000% 💰 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-31/bitcoin-s-9-000-000-rise-this-decade-leaves-the-skeptics-aghast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 51 minutes ago, 243deer said: The massive reduction in takeaway packaging being thrown out of car windows in the countryside Because folks were about more it was noticed and the Village had a "socially distanced" litter pick on Saturday last. Sunday morning the sports field by the car park strewn with Maccy D packaging and receipts (a regular occurrence). The nearest McD is over 5 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, SpringDon said: Quietness has been amazing - not so much now and getting steadily busier. But I have to disagree with the op; all this taught me the primacy of money. Without a cushion, we would have be lost. I’ve witnessed a couple of people I know moving to the brink of disaster. Good point... Yes without the loan I wouldn't have been able to to do the things i have done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: That is a damned good start, the roads have been lovely to drive on, just like 40 years ago. They were quiet, I've noticed the last few weeks have got steadily busier, not back to normal but getting there. 17 minutes ago, SpringDon said: Quietness has been amazing - not so much now and getting steadily busier. But I have to disagree with the op; all this taught me the primacy of money. Without a cushion, we would have be lost. I’ve witnessed a couple of people I know moving to the brink of disaster. A cushion certainly helps, we've had people back in work this week who've been off for 12-13 weeks, all fine when your getting paid, a world of hurt if you had set up as self employed in the last 12 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Amazing how working a couple of days at home is now possible for so many people. Turns out there's a massive culture of presenteeism that is unrelated to actually getting work done. My other half working from home two days at week makes my life so much easier, not because he isn't actually working when at home, but because it cuts out three hours of car driving each day. That's six hours a week more he is at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 My biggest positive was no bloody football on tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Whatever the positives it has come, and will come, at a very very high price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I know there is an urge to relax Sunday trading laws but I think we should go back to the old days of no Sunday trading. Let everybody have a day off and less traffic. Shops are open long enough during the other 6 days + online shopping to enable people to get what they need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, AVB said: I know there is an urge to relax Sunday trading laws but I think we should go back to the old days of no Sunday trading. Let everybody have a day off and less traffic. Shops are open long enough during the other 6 days + online shopping to enable people to get what they need. Yes and no, that would mean a lot would have to go out Saturday and it would be chaos, at least opening on a Sunday spreads it out a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, blackbird said: My biggest positive was no bloody football on tv 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51/50 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 My bikes & the gf's bike are the cleanest they've ever been,just waiting for this weather to sort itself out so we can get out for blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, ehb102 said: Amazing how working a couple of days at home is now possible for so many people. Turns out there's a massive culture of presenteeism that is unrelated to actually getting work done. My other half working from home two days at week makes my life so much easier, not because he isn't actually working when at home, but because it cuts out three hours of car driving each day. That's six hours a week more he is at home. I like the notion of people working from home and have often wondered why it doesn't happen more, no commute, less traffic or the need for expensive office space, with the plus of cleaner air and less stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, islandgun said: I like the notion of people working from home and have often wondered why it doesn't happen more, no commute, less traffic or the need for expensive office space, with the plus of cleaner air and less stress We have been discussing this at work and with other firms, the chances are that many firms will save money from the changes when we come out the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 3 hours ago, islandgun said: I like the notion of people working from home and have often wondered why it doesn't happen more, no commute, less traffic or the need for expensive office space, with the plus of cleaner air and less stress My company moved into plush new offices last September - 2 floors in a prestigious block which has the biggest name in the city also there - Been sat empty for the past 3 months - it has been raised about releasing one floor due to the new WFH recognition - it turns out that they took a 10 year lease 😳 And they still haven't sold the old premises that they owned outright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, enfieldspares said: Whatever the positives it has come, and will come, at a very very high price. But the price was being paid so its good to try and find some thing good from it For me the best thing was the quiet when out with the dogs in the morning being able to hear the birds in the distance and the bees just buzzing around doing their thing it was like being a kid again. another plus is as the wife hasn't been able to go shopping for months the bank balance is looking healther Edited June 17, 2020 by bluesj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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