I Like Being Alone

[MynameisLuca]

I'm not finding it hard as I don't like people too much, I like the Social Distince rule... You?

[Spicerack]

Same as that, Luca. Perhaps we're lucky.

[retrocop]

Me also. I can live with myself.

[Patsy33]

I don't mind it either. I'm quite happy with my own company. Can find lots to occupy my mind. Now, my husband...that's another story!

[Canary42]

I'm missing a few close friends and family, but otherwise here is as good as anywhere to meet and chat with some really delightful folk, and with ideal Social Distance.

[Barmaid]

I really like the social distance rule and I wish this was the norm.

On a day to day basis and despite the fact that my husband and I largely work from home, we have our own space which is quite important.

I am going to miss just being able to drop in on my parents and my grandmother for a cuppa and a chinwag. But they will feel that more than me because I am quite happy isolating. But I am worried about the isolation they might feel. We have set up a telephone rota so there is at least one call a day but not much more we can do.

[Arksided]

I'm used to it, I've lived alone so long now.

[Spicerack]

Courts still open, BM?

[237SJ]

I`m hoping the social distancing will stop randoms from wanting to give me a hug to say hello or goodbye when I barely know them. Seems to be working so far but I hope we don`t revert back.

[MynameisLuca]

I have a cat and I'd miss her if she wasn't around, she may ignore me at times and that's OK, I ignore her when I'm not in the mood, she seems to understand, our personalitys match.

I'd hate to have to worry about humans.

Can I put a picture of my cat up here?

[MynameisLuca]

Oh yeah, Sj, that another positive for me out of this disaster.

[brainiac]

These new rules actually don't affect me much, as I live on my own in a village and usually go for a long walk of 4-7 miles every day, which I will continue to do.

What I'm dreading is the weekly shop in the nearest Tesco, which I shall be braving on Thursday for my own and my elderly neighbour's food shop. Last week the checkout queues were densely packed.

How glad I am that I don't live in London any more - those packed tube trains!

[Ken4155]

I also like my own company but I am well aware that there are those who find isolation terribly hard. On my way to place flowers on my mother's grave, yesterday, I witnessed a car pull up at the kerb of a house about 50 yards ahead of me. A young woman got out, walked up the path and bent down. She then returned to her car, turned her back and leant against the car, facing the house. As I neared, I heard her mother/gran say, "Yes, but i'm getting awfully fed up of it now." Then as I passed the house, I saw that both women were crying. You could tell that the younger just wanted to hug the older, and the older really wanted to be hugged. Must admit it brought a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat.

[Barmaid]

Yes, Spicerack. So far I am managing to attend by phone or video link. I'm going to feel like a right twerp sat at my kitchen table in my robes on Friday though!

Insofar as possible the MoJ is going to keep them open. There have been a few teething problems but so far it appears to be working.

[Spicerack]

Do juries phone in their decisions? lol.

[shoota]

They have a phone vote, 35p plus providers normal charges, but you shouldn't vote if watching on catch up or you may still be charged...

[ladybirder]

Luca you can have your cat as your avatar.
Or upload your photo to http://upl.co/ then copy the 'Direct link' and paste it into an AB post (preferably placing it on a line by itself).

[retrocop]

//Do juries phone in their decisions? lol. //

Only after the postie has delivered the brown envelope. :-)

[Barmaid]

I'm not sure how it is working for jury trials. I do know that any jury trial that is due to last more than 3 days will not now happen if it hasnt started.

I havent done a jury trial for a very long time although I am aware that the backlog that might occur could change that.

[Barmaid]

No! They ask the audience or go 50/50 before they phone a friend.

[pastafreak]

I don't mind being alone too much...when it's my choice. I can laze around, or find things to do. Recent developments have left me feeling desperately lonely sometimes. I'm really not very sociable...and that can bite you in the bum sometimes. I also wonder when I'll be able to see my daughter...though we had a video call yesterday. More to follow I hope.