Finding The Restrictions Boring?

planenut · 11th April 2020, 08:52

The restrictions in isolation can be really frustrating for some, and many can get bored. I have loads to do, but find every excuse under the sun to delay them.
However, major task undertaken, I have serviced my home door locks, both of them........time for another cup of tea.

steve-45 · 11th April 2020, 09:02

I keep meaning to sort out the shed, I will get there eventually but with this lock-down no where to take all the rubbish to !

planenut · 11th April 2020, 09:15

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Originally Posted by steve-45

I keep meaning to sort out the shed, I will get there eventually but with this lock-down no where to take all the rubbish to !

Interesting point that; I have sent a message to the Environment Agency and an email to George Eustace, the Environment Minister, expressing my concern on that, and the fly tippers new found knowledge that they won't be punished, and therefore, it will continue afterwards. If I get a reply, I will post it on here.

macafee2 · 11th April 2020, 12:41

perhaps a little inconvenient but to be honest, lock down is just what the wife and I needed. Neither of us need to work for money but earn pocket money to spend on my car or her, her hair. As she is not going out so not having her hair done is not an issue.
To be forced to stay at home we have gotten on with jobs both inside and out. Apart from my new sub frame and filters for the two cars, we have not spent much money as we already had the materials.

I still have one car to service, grass to rake, fence to finish, caravan to clean and empty, grass to mow, paintwork to clean, housework, other gardening, garage to sort, Gym to paint, garden furniture to sand and "paint" and when all that is done, I can sit down and watch, Air Crash Investigation.

We had a picnic in the garden a couple of days ago, tonight we will have a small bon fire and sit watching it.

Keeping busy and going out for exercise will surly help keep people mentally healthy
and I hope help to fend off money worries if only for a little while.

The restrictions are working well for us, perhaps another few weeks will do us.

macafee2

macafee2 · 11th April 2020, 12:42

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Originally Posted by steve-45

I keep meaning to sort out the shed, I will get there eventually but with this lock-down no where to take all the rubbish to !

get a skip if they are still delivering and collecting

macafee2

steve-45 · 11th April 2020, 14:52

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Originally Posted by macafee2

get a skip if they are still delivering and collecting

macafee2

A skip at the moment would be a waste, only about 3 boot fulls so far.

Mind you if it does go on until August as they now seem to be suggesting I would have a skip full by then.

We are not allowed bonfires in this area.

sewerman · 11th April 2020, 16:08

Not bored just frustrated in getting hold of stuff , manged to get some creosote from the local hardware store so can do the fences. Brought light bulbs and my wash and wax from them too if their staying open I'll try and use them not using any fuel so the extra cost not an issue.
Can't find the garden furniture paint though nor sand and cement.
Luckily I had ordered all the service stuff for the cars so just finished the last oil change , two drop links to do then just wash the dust off every weekend.

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planenut · 11th April 2020, 16:35

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Originally Posted by steve-45

A skip at the moment would be a waste, ..............................

I'm sure your local neighbourhood wouldn't think it a waste, very helpful of you.

macafee2 · 11th April 2020, 16:45

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Originally Posted by steve-45

A skip at the moment would be a waste, only about 3 boot fulls so far.

Mind you if it does go on until August as they now seem to be suggesting I would have a skip full by then.

We are not allowed bonfires in this area.

leave the skip in the road... it will be full by morning

macafee2

macafee2 · 11th April 2020, 16:46

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Originally Posted by sewerman

Not bored just frustrated in getting hold of stuff , manged to get some creosote from the local hardware store so can do the fences. Brought light bulbs and my wash and wax from them too if their staying open I'll try and use them not using any fuel so the extra cost not an issue.
Can't find the garden furniture paint though nor sand and cement.
Luckily I had ordered all the service stuff for the cars so just finished the last oil change , two drop links to do then just wash the dust off every weekend.

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real creosote?

macafee2

11th April 2020, 08:52	#1
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,954 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Finding The Restrictions Boring? The restrictions in isolation can be really frustrating for some, and many can get bored. I have loads to do, but find every excuse under the sun to delay them. However, major task undertaken, I have serviced my home door locks, both of them........time for another cup of tea.

11th April 2020, 09:02	#2
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I keep meaning to sort out the shed, I will get there eventually but with this lock-down no where to take all the rubbish to !

11th April 2020, 12:41	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	perhaps a little inconvenient but to be honest, lock down is just what the wife and I needed. Neither of us need to work for money but earn pocket money to spend on my car or her, her hair. As she is not going out so not having her hair done is not an issue. To be forced to stay at home we have gotten on with jobs both inside and out. Apart from my new sub frame and filters for the two cars, we have not spent much money as we already had the materials. I still have one car to service, grass to rake, fence to finish, caravan to clean and empty, grass to mow, paintwork to clean, housework, other gardening, garage to sort, Gym to paint, garden furniture to sand and "paint" and when all that is done, I can sit down and watch, Air Crash Investigation. We had a picnic in the garden a couple of days ago, tonight we will have a small bon fire and sit watching it. Keeping busy and going out for exercise will surly help keep people mentally healthy and I hope help to fend off money worries if only for a little while. The restrictions are working well for us, perhaps another few weeks will do us. macafee2

11th April 2020, 16:08	#7
sewerman Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 632 Thanks: 166 Thanked 264 Times in 154 Posts	Not bored just frustrated in getting hold of stuff , manged to get some creosote from the local hardware store so can do the fences. Brought light bulbs and my wash and wax from them too if their staying open I'll try and use them not using any fuel so the extra cost not an issue. Can't find the garden furniture paint though nor sand and cement. Luckily I had ordered all the service stuff for the cars so just finished the last oil change , two drop links to do then just wash the dust off every weekend. Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk