Post by: alnjan on April 02, 2020, 09:48:20 AM
How we all coping.
https://www.verywellmind.com/cabin-fever-fear-of-isolation-2671734 (https://www.verywellmind.com/cabin-fever-fear-of-isolation-2671734)
Symptoms
Not everyone suffering from cabin fever will experience exactly the same symptoms, but many people report feeling intensely irritable or restless. Other commonly experienced effects are:
Restlessness
Lethargy
Sadness or depression
Trouble concentrating
Lack of patience
Food cravings
Decreased motivation
Social Isolation
Difficulty waking
Frequent napping
Hopelessness
Changes in weight
Inability to cope with stress
Note that these symptoms may also be indicative of a wide range of other disorders, and only a trained mental health professional can make an accurate diagnosis. In addition, not everyone who fears being cooped up at home in the winter has cabin fever. Only when someone exhibits several of the symptoms mentioned above is a phobia more likely.
Coping With Cabin Fever
Like any mental health condition, cabin fever? is best treated with the assistance of a therapist or other trained mental health professional. However, if your symptoms are relatively mild, taking active steps to combat your feelings may be enough to help you feel better.
Get Out of the House: If you are housebound, this may not always be possible. But if you are able to go outside, even for a short time, take advantage of that opportunity. Exposure to daylight can help regulate the body's natural cycles, and exercise releases endorphins, creating a natural high. Even a quick stroll can help you feel better quickly. If you are not able to leave the house at all, get close to a window and start moving around.
Maintain Normal Eating Patterns: For many of us, a day stuck at home is an excuse to overindulge in junk food. Others skip meals altogether. However, eating right can increase our energy levels and motivation. You may feel less hungry if you are getting less exercise, but monitor your eating habits to ensure that you maintain the proper balance of nutrition. Limit high-sugar, high-fat snacks and drink plenty of water.
Set Goals: When you are stuck in the house, you may be more likely to while away the time doing nothing of importance. Set daily and weekly goals, and track your progress toward completion. Make sure that your goals are reasonable, and reward yourself for meeting each milestone.
Use Your Brain: Although TV is a distraction, it is also relatively mindless. Work crossword puzzles, read books or play board games. Stimulating your mind can help keep you moving forward and reduce feelings of isolation and helplessness.
Exercise: Even if you cannot leave the house, find a way to stay physically active while indoors. Regular physical activity can help burn off any extra energy you have from being cooped up indoors. Indoor exercise ideas include workout videos, bodyweight workouts, and online workout routines.
But seriously, if you are having problems please ask for help, either GP, Life Line, Beyond Blue etc.
Post by: Spada on April 02, 2020, 10:06:46 AM
On a side note, I suspect a lot of people will start to have a greater (or even some) appreciation for the work that teachers do >:D
Post by: rockrat on April 02, 2020, 10:36:05 AM
Luckily my kids are teenagers so keep themselves entertained. I really do feel for those with younger kids.
And so far my internet has been holding up well, but same can’t be said for some of my teammates.
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Post by: Bird on April 02, 2020, 10:39:50 AM
you dont realise the time goes so fast when nobody bugs you every 5 minutes.
Post by: D4D on April 02, 2020, 10:50:21 AM
Wife is still going to her office everyday, although as of next week she'll is going to working every other day, that is going to be interesting >:D
Son is fine as long as there is Internet and the Fortnite servers stay up ;D
Post by: edz on April 02, 2020, 10:52:19 AM
Miss Edz first year highschool teachers, some dont realy seem to be all that computer literate or able / want to convert to a digital class teaching set up . If they dont improve. I'm thinking of registering her into the Distance Education Schooling setup ..
Not that I'm all that bright on computers either, But it seems to me the teachers should still have their lesson plans and should only be a copy n paste to load a periods worth of lesson onto the schools student access site in bullet point form and be available for students to contact them with queries .. Either working from home or from school .
No different to us using the forum here or Face crap in almost real time ..
Post by: Pete79 on April 02, 2020, 01:13:16 PM
The kids have always heard me say I'm going to work when i walk out the back door heading to my office. They keep the noise down and know not to disturb me during working hours.
The kids are pretty good at entertaining themselves during the day, but this week they've been a bit over YouTube by the time I walk back in the house in the afternoons.
They don't want to watch TV when I'm in the house in the evenings, so we've been playing board games most nights. Last night we played Monopoly in the PS4, they successfully bankrupted me... ;)
Apparently we're playing Trivial Pursuit on the PS4 tonight. It will either be my redemption or yet another embarrassment.... ;D
To my surprise the kids have actually wanted to do things outside the house too.
I took the whipper-snipper into the bush on the weekend and cleaned up most of the walking tracks around our property so they can play down in the creek whenever they like. Which they've done a couple of times.
I spotted one of the girls out chasing butterflies around the yards with one of the nets the other day (has anyone else noticed how many butterflies are out these days?).
I will have a bit more free time coming up, we just received official notice of a block of forced annual leave at the end of the month.
So I guess I'll have a bit of time to think of some more cool outside stuff to do with the kids.
There will be some family gardening for sure, but I might knock up some sort of castle or fort to stimulate a bit of imagination play. They love that stuff.
As for home schooling..... I have know idea what to do with that one... ???
Post by: chester ver2.0 on April 02, 2020, 01:39:57 PM
All came undone today however as i came off the bike at about 25k and ended up at the ER for an xray on the collar bone. Luckily no break, they wanted me to hang around so they could patch up the missing skin but a hospital was the last place i wanted to be ATM so i took myself to the chemist bought a heap of Betadine and swore the house down as i cleaned my war wounds off in the shower
To add insult to injury i came off as i swerved to miss a dog. It just so happens that i own said dog that my wife was walking at the time.
I dont know who was more shocked, me the missus, the dog or the couple that i came off in front of
Post by: D4D on April 02, 2020, 01:56:33 PM
To add insult to injury i came off as i swerved to miss a dog. It just so happens that i own said dog that my wife was walking at the time.
Sorry, I know I shouldn't but you made me laugh.
Post by: Fizzie on April 02, 2020, 02:08:03 PM
To add insult to injury i came off as i swerved to miss a dog. It just so happens that i own said dog that my wife was walking at the time.
& who did you get up & kick - the dog, Mrs, or yourself ??? >:D
Post by: Robbo on April 02, 2020, 02:32:58 PM
Post by: corndog on April 02, 2020, 02:47:37 PM
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D_pWPg2DXcHA&ved=2ahUKEwim1Z2T98joAhVg6XMBHe33CfgQo7QBMAN6BAgAEAg&usg=AOvVaw0hOfFhldJ_LWinJTTQ9R1g
Post by: chester ver2.0 on April 02, 2020, 04:23:26 PM
Sorry, I know I shouldn't but you made me laugh.
Thanks mate one serious thing is that i will never doubt a helmet again. While probably not serious there definitely would have been stitches and a nice concussion involved if i did not have the skid lid on when i went down
Post by: rockrat on April 02, 2020, 04:25:38 PM
As for home schooling..... I have know idea what to do with that one... ???
Maybe we can start up the MySwag School of Distance Education. The curriculum would be very broad with plenty of different points of view. Not sure how the classes on politics, globalisation and electrical technology would go though ;D
Post by: Bird on April 02, 2020, 04:27:35 PM
Maybe we can start up the MySwag School of Distance Education. The curriculum would be very broad with plenty of different points of view. Not sure how the classes on politics, globalisation and electrical technology would go though ;Dexpand the https://www.assoa.nt.edu.au/the-school/resources/intranet/ (https://www.assoa.nt.edu.au/the-school/resources/intranet/) :)
Post by: edz on April 02, 2020, 04:27:55 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEb__G88b30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEb__G88b30)
Post by: dogbox on April 02, 2020, 04:38:29 PM
if we get ordered lock down comes we won't be able to get out the door.
Post by: Pete79 on April 02, 2020, 04:40:16 PM
Maybe we can start up the MySwag School of Distance Education. The curriculum would be very broad with plenty of different points of view. Not sure how the classes on politics, globalisation and electrical technology would go though ;DWell I obviously didn’t have my tinfoil hat on when I wrote that post and big brother was able to read my brainwaves. About 2 minutes after posting that the school sent through the login details and the full plan for next term. ;)
And it turns out the building something outside idea was easier to get moving then I thought.
I suggested it while we where having lunch.
As soon as we finished eating they where out in the corner of the garden clearing the site ready for construction to start.... ;D
Post by: JusyApples on April 02, 2020, 04:44:04 PM
Wife at work
Me at work
Kids in day care.
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Post by: Spada on April 02, 2020, 04:56:05 PM
The curriculum would be very broad with plenty of different points of view. Not sure how the classes on politics, globalisation and electrical technology would go though ;D
I'd be happy to take on teaching foreign languages? I believe everyone should be able to speak fluent drunkenese ;D
Post by: Bird on April 02, 2020, 06:34:30 PM
I'd be happy to take on teaching foreign languages? I believe everyone should be able to speak fluent drunkenese ;DI suggest Chinese for when our overlords take over... I love chinese people and
Post by: alnjan on April 02, 2020, 08:54:09 PM
By Kate Kachor19:14
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australian must prepare for coronavirus restrictions on their daily life to continue past a six-month period.
"Those who think this can all be done in a couple of weeks just isn't true," Mr Morrison said in a live interview with A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw.
"I'm trying to get Australians to understand that this isn't a quick fix... at least six months, it could be longer.""
Just gets better and better.
The New Normal.
Post by: manchu on April 03, 2020, 08:11:20 AM
Cabin fever is mitigated a lot by the fact we're in a decent size house with lots of yard to play in and nice bush views out the windows. Thank god we upsized from our tiny 2br townhouse ~2yrs ago.
Post by: Mace on April 03, 2020, 08:37:07 AM
"BREAKING: Morrison warns restrictions will be six months, maybe longer
"I'm trying to get Australians to understand that this isn't a quick fix... at least six months, it could be longer.""
The 6 month duration figure has been used by our Management since the business transformation outset four or more weeks ago.
It doesnt necessarily mean that we will be locked down in home for 6 months, but will probably mean that interstate/regional travel restrictions (along with overseas travel) along with social isolation whilst outdoors will continue for a fair while. There will have to be a pretty long period of no new cases reported in any state before localised lock down restrictions are eased (as in Wuhan, where they were locked down for two months)
Fortress Tasmania (as our Premier calls it) intends to lock itself down from the rest of Oz for as long as it takes.
Stay Healthy everyone. :cheers:
Post by: plusnq on April 03, 2020, 08:54:28 AM
Post by: Bird on April 03, 2020, 09:14:44 AM
"BREAKING: Morrison warns restrictions will be six months, maybe longer
By Kate Kachor19:14
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australian must prepare for coronavirus restrictions on their daily life to continue past a six-month period.
"Those who think this can all be done in a couple of weeks just isn't true," Mr Morrison said in a live interview with A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw.
"I'm trying to get Australians to understand that this isn't a quick fix... at least six months, it could be longer.""
Just gets better and better.
The New Normal.
Does anyone honestly think this is going to be over in 3-9 maybe 12 mths??
I don't. I cant see how they can give the all clear until there is some form of vaccine - which is 12mths away according to some expert bloke Gov Co has employed as a mouth piece.
Post by: Steffo1 on April 03, 2020, 09:17:56 AM
How would these 'Little Precious Pups' handle the 11 months shown below?
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FThe_Blitz&psig=AOvVaw1YxaHSaW0o-eoPlPUhhNPz&ust=1585955158089000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCOCNo7vuyugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FThe_Blitz&psig=AOvVaw1YxaHSaW0o-eoPlPUhhNPz&ust=1585955158089000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCOCNo7vuyugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD)
Post by: Fizzie on April 03, 2020, 09:24:29 AM
Does anyone honestly think this is going to be over in 3-9 maybe 12 mths??
I don't. I cant see how they can give the all clear until there is some form of vaccine - which is 12mths away according to some expert bloke Gov Co has employed as a mouth piece.
Yep, 12 - 18 months for a vaccine, or maybe 15 if they can trim a few corners ???
Not helped by the news last night (Channel 9, which says a lot ::)), waffling on about "CSIRO making a breakthrough with a vaccine!" If they'd actually read the press release they were supposedly reporting on ::), they'd have seen that CSIRO are getting ready to start trials on ferrets, & hope that they may be able to start human trials this year!
Post by: Bird on April 03, 2020, 09:44:45 AM
Quote from: Fizzie
Yep, 12 - 18 months for a vaccine, or maybe 15 if they can trim a few corners ???yep.... Good ol' commercial news... QUICK RUN WITH THIS..... but shouldnt we read it... **** NO..> RUN WITH IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Not helped by the news last night (Channel 9, which says a lot ::)), waffling on about "CSIRO making a breakthrough with a vaccine!" If they'd actually read the press release they were supposedly reporting on ::), they'd have seen that CSIRO are getting ready to start trials on ferrets, & hope that they may be able to start human trials this year!
I'd say the human trials will be fast tracked on any 'possible' vaccine anywhere in the world... I'm tipping china has one already they will sell to the world at a large $$$$... pass me a foil hat.
Post by: corndog on April 03, 2020, 10:37:10 AM
Post by: Hairs on April 03, 2020, 10:45:47 AM
And with China gearing up for "work as usual", who knows when the next strain of something will be let loose from there.Yeah, nobody is really talking about it.
Post by: Spada on April 03, 2020, 11:03:54 AM
Quote
Going on a solo motorcycle ride counts as exercise, according to the Queensland Health Minister's office.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-03/coronavirus-queensland-home-confinement-rules/12084660 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-03/coronavirus-queensland-home-confinement-rules/12084660)
In the spirit of things though, i wont.
Post by: Pete79 on April 03, 2020, 11:23:37 AM
Good to know :)
Surfing is also exercise.
And yelling at everyone to "get the F.... off my wave" could also count as social distancing..... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Bird on April 03, 2020, 12:43:24 PM
Yeah, nobody is really talking about it.How many more types of Bats do they have ???
Post by: Fizzie on April 03, 2020, 01:31:37 PM
Surfing is also exercise.
And yelling at everyone to "get the F.... off my wave" could also count as social distancing..... ;D ;D ;D ;D
But I thought you had your own private beach break, Pete ??? >:D
Post by: CTL on April 03, 2020, 02:39:04 PM
How many more types of Bats do they have ???
Actually the virus cannot be transmitted directly from a bat to a human. It needs an intermediary. It has been postulated that it was passed from bat to snake to human.
Post by: Pete79 on April 03, 2020, 02:49:00 PM
But I thought you had your own private beach break, Pete ??? >:DNah, some big mouth told the whole world about that secret spot.... :P ;D
Post by: Bigfish on April 03, 2020, 02:53:06 PM
Post by: Steffo1 on April 03, 2020, 02:54:24 PM
Actually the virus cannot be transmitted directly from a bat to a human. It needs an intermediary. It has been postulated that it was passed from bat to snake to human.
What about bat to ball?
Post by: edz on April 03, 2020, 03:11:24 PM
Post by: paceman on April 03, 2020, 03:15:29 PM
Should all be ok...church this Sunday as sco from advertising says its now a workplace. FFS what the hell is the world coming to now? I,ll guarantee the man they all come to pray to wont be there....
read the whole section (bold emphasis mine):
Mr Morrison also addressed the issue of churches and places of worship leading into Easter saying they “will be considered as workplaces” for those who conduct religious streaming videos and take part in the religious services from the premises. However, he reaffirmed “churches are not open; places of worship are not open” for members of the public.
it only means that priests and members of the clergy can go into churches to setup streaming equipment and to perform the sermon.
nothing to do with people being allowed to actually enter the church again.
but hey, let's not get facts get in the way of a good biased rant.
Post by: edz on April 03, 2020, 03:16:33 PM
Should all be ok...church this Sunday as sco from advertising says its now a workplace. FFS what the hell is the world coming to now? I,ll guarantee the man they all come to pray to wont be there....
;D ;D ;D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tp0UNcjzl8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tp0UNcjzl8) ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Kangaron on April 03, 2020, 03:17:13 PM
church this Sunday as sco from advertising says its now a workplace.
So they all start paying taxes from now on?
Post by: paceman on April 03, 2020, 03:20:37 PM
Post by: Beachman on April 03, 2020, 03:29:47 PM
So the offending bars have now been removed and tomorrow going to give them a light sand, prime and repaint.
Also on the way home dropped into the big green shed for hammer tone paint to repaint the chassis on the camper trailer which is peeling badly due to a trip to Cape York a couple of years ago.
If I don’t fill in all this extra time I will climb the walls.
Post by: Bigfish on April 03, 2020, 04:13:39 PM
didn't take long for this to be a religious bashing thread, like plenty of others in this forum.
I just cant see how suddenly a church/synagogue/whatever becomes a workplace..... Surely all he had to say was that priests/pastors/whatever can set up video for transmitting....simple as that. Not bashing the religious side...just the call..
Post by: Bigfish on April 03, 2020, 04:20:52 PM
Qld govt saying a 6 month saga at least..
Post by: Bird on April 03, 2020, 04:36:52 PM
didn't take long for this to be a religious bashing thread, like plenty of others in this forum.:cup: :cup: :cup:
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/11/814550474/missouri-sues-televangelist-jim-bakker-for-selling-fake-coronavirus-cure (https://www.npr.org/2020/03/11/814550474/missouri-sues-televangelist-jim-bakker-for-selling-fake-coronavirus-cure)
Post by: Bigfish on April 03, 2020, 04:43:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZzIxnCHVDM&fbclid=IwAR0i_agOCa4s2TpvZKg6PdeGXEM6iP3EWjQm12JM_a-INtB-Fxe4nLHGFdE&app=desktop
Post by: griz on April 03, 2020, 04:53:29 PM
Post by: edz on April 03, 2020, 04:59:39 PM
didn't take long for this to be a religious bashing thread, like plenty of others in this forum.
Nahh No bashing from me, Everyone can believe in what ever they like without bias from me ... Hell my religious belief is Karen Pini will visit me one night and ... well um Ok that parts still between me and my beliefs :angel: ;D ;D.
Just sharing the comedic antics of Geaorge Carlin to give some a bit of a smile on what might be a boring day of stayathomeitus isolation .
Post by: paceman on April 03, 2020, 05:26:50 PM
:cup: :cup: :cup:
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/11/814550474/missouri-sues-televangelist-jim-bakker-for-selling-fake-coronavirus-cure (https://www.npr.org/2020/03/11/814550474/missouri-sues-televangelist-jim-bakker-for-selling-fake-coronavirus-cure)
thanks for proving my point.
no wonder people are reconsidering posting in these threads/forum.
all i did was try and clarify an incorrect statement with actual facts.
and that's all it took to to start another pile on.
same old, same old.
hope everyone stays safe.
Post by: paceman on April 03, 2020, 05:29:30 PM
I just cant see how suddenly a church/synagogue/whatever becomes a workplace..... Surely all he had to say was that priests/pastors/whatever can set up video for transmitting....simple as that. Not bashing the religious side...just the call..
people work in those churches/synagogues/other places of worship. some of them even get paid.
why shouldn't it be called a workplace? because of the tired old chestnut of not paying tax?
does it matter what he called it? or does it matter more that it was the evil PM that said it?
if he didn't mention the church part, would you have even commented?
just another excuse for some around here to pile on.
we're supposed to be a forum that accepts all. far from that, nowadays.
Post by: Bird on April 03, 2020, 05:46:56 PM
Quote from: paceman
thanks for proving my pointfor gods sake dont take the world so personally dude... Even you could see that was a piss take nothing more.
Post by: gronk on April 03, 2020, 05:55:54 PM
for gods sake dont take the world so personally dude... Even you could see that was a piss take nothing more.
I went back and read all the posts about "the" subject, and honestly, if any offence was taken in regard to religion, someone has a VERY thin skin. The ONLY part I could see was a reference to churches not paying tax, which is a common known fact, so lets move on and forget the subject !!
Post by: Bird on April 03, 2020, 06:03:38 PM
Make a Motorised Drift Trike with Basic Tools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMn8NqbCkDA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMn8NqbCkDA)
Post by: paceman on April 03, 2020, 06:10:35 PM
for gods sake dont take the world so personally dude... Even you could see that was a piss take nothing more.So why mention it in a thread that has nothing to do with your link?
It’s the same old members, with the same old videos and links to make a subset of members feel just that little bit worse about themselves.
Some have said I have a thin skin. Maybe i do.
But is pretty ****ed when we are all supposed to be members of a camping forum and different sections of society (not just religion) get ridiculed constantly.
All I did was clarify a point that was obviously made as a dig at religion.
Good luck to you guys. Time to be off here.
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Post by: tryagain on April 03, 2020, 06:20:35 PM
I also see that there may be a change of ideas on the wearing of masks. I wouldnt mind betting that very soon we wont be allowed out without wearing one....
My understanding is that it has always been a good idea, the limited supply is the reason they haven't told public to wear them, as then the health workers who really need them likely wouldn't be able to get them.
Post by: Bird on April 03, 2020, 06:27:55 PM
this one?
Nahh No bashing from me, Everyone can believe in what ever they like without bias from me ... Hell my religious belief is Karen Pini will visit me one night and ... well um Ok that parts still between me and my beliefs :angel: ;D ;D.
Just sharing the comedic antics of Geaorge Carlin to give some a bit of a smile on what might be a boring day of stayathomeitus isolation .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpiyv6RszTM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpiyv6RszTM)
Post by: Bigfish on April 03, 2020, 06:37:34 PM
this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpiyv6RszTM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpiyv6RszTM)
Now there is a name I havent heard for a while....Karen Pini......stunner.
Post by: Bird on April 03, 2020, 06:54:05 PM
Now there is a name I havent heard for a while....Karen Pini......stunner.I only noticed how much bikes have changed.
Post by: MarkGU on April 03, 2020, 08:21:20 PM
Two trips to Sydney & two trips to Brisbane.
We are flat out moving freight from one end to the other.Good news too.......... truck stops have opened up their showers and sit down table dining for heavy vehicle drivers only at most places again.
NSW/QLD border crossing is running smoothly with police letting trucks thru without stopping.
:cheers:
Post by: edz on April 03, 2020, 09:05:44 PM
this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpiyv6RszTM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpiyv6RszTM)
Yep Birdman and other appearances, still good to this day too ..Just something about her rings my bell . Not just the great looks .
Post by: plusnq on April 03, 2020, 09:32:25 PM
I only noticed how much bikes have changed.
Bike?
Post by: shakey55 on April 04, 2020, 05:06:55 AM
Does anyone honestly think this is going to be over in 3-9 maybe 12 mths??With what is being done here in OZ, I can see an end to it here as long as we keep going the way we are, but as for international travel, we should not allow people out or in until there is a vaccine and other countries are believing they are clean
I don't. I cant see how they can give the all clear until there is some form of vaccine - which is 12mths away according to some expert bloke Gov Co has employed as a mouth piece.
Maybe it’s me just hoping
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Post by: McGirr on April 04, 2020, 07:37:09 AM
No one likes having control taken away from them and their behaviour shows. People need to understand that short sharp pain is better than long prolonged agony.
We have been working remote for 5 years. Isolation does not worry us. It is what it is.
Mark
Post by: Steffo1 on April 04, 2020, 08:32:57 AM
I try not to laugh with people stressing over being in a lockdown situation.
No one likes having control taken away from them and their behaviour shows. People need to understand that short sharp pain is better than long prolonged agony.
Isolation does not worry us. It is what it is.
Mark
Our sentiments, exactly!
Post by: Troopy_03 on April 04, 2020, 08:55:18 AM
I only noticed how much bikes have changed.
The old 70's ape hangers on pushies LOL
Post by: achjimmy on April 04, 2020, 09:06:45 AM
Post by: D4D on April 04, 2020, 09:16:31 AM
I worked out I’ve travelled 195,000kms air travel alone since November last year, I am sooo enjoying being curtailed for now 8)
Those were the days. I used to love it when people said 'you're so lucky to be able to travel with your job', not.
Post by: achjimmy on April 04, 2020, 09:19:03 AM
Those were the days. I used to love it when people said 'you're so lucky to be able to travel with your job', not.
Ha bloody oath Jamie. I was supposed to plan a trip to a trade show in may and organize to take wife OS and was dragging my heels like you wouldn’t believe. Looking at flights was like rubbing salt in my eyes luckily I dint book a thing .
I miss not being able to get away locally thou .
Post by: dogbox on April 04, 2020, 09:51:46 AM
Those were the days. I used to love it when people said 'you're so lucky to be able to travel with your job', not.
usually said by those who who don't fly very often. do it all the time an the novelty soon wears off especially the 6.00 am departures
Post by: Pete79 on April 04, 2020, 10:07:11 AM
usually said by those who who don't fly very often. do it all the time an the novelty soon wears off especially the 6.00 am departuresYep, not missing those 3am starts twice a week at all.
I worked out I’ve travelled 195,000kms air travel alone since November last year, I am sooo enjoying being curtailed for now 8)How did you calculate your Kms?
Would be interested to see how many ks I did last year.
Just logged into my Velocity to see if they show the miles, but doesn’t look like they do it any more.
Also just realized why it’s so hard to keep my platinum status these days, I got the same amount points flying to Auckland as flying to LA.... ???
Post by: Spada on April 04, 2020, 10:10:17 AM
Post by: achjimmy on April 04, 2020, 10:10:20 AM
Yep, not missing those 3am starts twice a week at all.
How did you calculate your Kms?
Would be interested to see how many ks I did last year.
Just logged into my Velocity to see if they show the miles, but doesn’t look like they do it any more.
Also just realized why it’s so hard to keep my platinum status these days, I got the same amount points flying to Auckland as flying to LA.... ???
I just used a distance calculator for main legs. Guess you could calculate from points ?
Post by: achjimmy on April 04, 2020, 10:11:22 AM
I've got a long list of odd jobs to keep me amused around the yard, but for now I'm holed up in the comfy chair in the shed turning 100l of mash into "hand sanatizer" 😊
Hope you get to drink some ?
Post by: Spada on April 04, 2020, 10:13:44 AM
Hope you get to drink some ?Needs to be filtered and then soaked on wood for a few weeks first, but dont worry..... I've got plenty of emergency reserves👍
Post by: xcvator on April 04, 2020, 10:22:02 AM
I've got a long list of odd jobs to keep me amused around the yard, but for now I'm holed up in the comfy chair in the shed turning 100l of mash into "hand sanatizer" 😊
Love the clamps on the lid ;D reflux ? I run a pot :cup: take a while to run 100litres through that, looks like about 30 litres
Post by: D4D on April 04, 2020, 10:31:23 AM
I've got a long list of odd jobs to keep me amused around the yard, but for now I'm holed up in the comfy chair in the shed turning 100l of mash into "hand sanatizer" 😊
Why does the image of a banjo and rocking chair come into my head ;D
Post by: Troopy_03 on April 04, 2020, 11:20:44 AM
Why does the image of a banjo and rocking chair come into my head ;D
Or the sounds of
Freakin autospell... grrr
Post by: Steffo1 on April 04, 2020, 11:37:18 AM
I worked out I’ve travelled 195,000kms air travel alone since November last year, I am sooo enjoying being curtailed for now 8)
Yep, you'd be due for a service, hey!
Post by: Bigfish on April 04, 2020, 12:07:13 PM
Needs to be filtered and then soaked on wood for a few weeks first, but dont worry..... I've got plenty of emergency reserves👍
Took the dog for a walk yesterday. Went past a bloke in his front yard washing out a large stainless and copper still. He also is going to start making hand sanitizer...probably like quite a few..
Post by: edz on April 04, 2020, 01:00:30 PM
Needs to be filtered and then soaked on wood for a few weeks first, but dont worry..... I've got plenty of emergency reserves👍
Reminds me of this great movie scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4QNBypC9vs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4QNBypC9vs) ;D ;D ;D love this movie .
Post by: Fizzie on April 04, 2020, 01:01:43 PM
Reminds me of this great movie scene
Iodine may just help! ??? ;D
Post by: Spada on April 04, 2020, 01:22:37 PM
Love the clamps on the lid ;D reflux ? I run a pot :cup: take a while to run 100litres through that, looks like about 30 litresYep, reflux. Dad made it about 30 years ago. The boiler is a 15l birko tea urn. Takes around 2h per brew. The first 25l is done and got just over 4l of 90%, so the 100l should produce around 17l of 90% which I'll cut to about 35l of 40%. Works out to around $6 a litre 😉
Post by: Spada on April 04, 2020, 01:28:28 PM
Why does the image of a banjo and rocking chair come into my head ;DNot quite a rocking chair, but my shed chair is quite comfy. Got some thinking music in the background
Post by: alnjan on April 04, 2020, 02:41:51 PM
I try not to laugh with people stressing over being in a lockdown situation.
No one likes having control taken away from them and their behaviour shows. People need to understand that short sharp pain is better than long prolonged agony.
We have been working remote for 5 years. Isolation does not worry us. It is what it is.
Mark
I'm much the same. Prefer a bit of solitude, juat a bit anti-social in part thanks to my previous work.
However also thanks to my previous work, I know different people react differently to different situations. The results cover the full spectrum from utter brilliance to something being wrong on numerous levels.
My bride suffers bit from S.A.D. (Seasonal Affectice Disorder) even just after a couple of days on constant overcast days.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/personal-best/pillar/in-focus/feeling-sad-seasonal-affective-disorder
(https://www.beyondblue.org.au/personal-best/pillar/in-focus/feeling-sad-seasonal-affective-disorder)
While SAD is different to the current situation with 'Isolation' and 'Social Distancing' the affects can be similar. For some they will enjoy it, while others will struggle.
https://www.verywellmind.com/cabin-fever-fear-of-isolation-2671734 (https://www.verywellmind.com/cabin-fever-fear-of-isolation-2671734)
As time goes on the novelty of isolation wears off and other emotions etc take over people can have adverse reactions.
Apart from your concerns of Coronavirus also be aware of your mental health. This can have a flow on effect and become very unhealthy not just for yourself and others you are living with as well.
Post by: Fizzie on April 05, 2020, 06:56:12 AM
Prefer a bit of solitude,
This one's apparently been doing the rounds on FacePlant. I have to say I agree with every word! :-)
TRAFFIC is gone, LONG QUEUES are gone.
FUEL is affordable, BILLS extended.
KIDS are at home with their FAMILIES, PARENTS are home taking care of their CHILDREN.
FAST FOOD replaced by HOME COOKED MEALS, hectic SCHEDULES replaced by NAPS.
The AIR seems CLEANER, the WORLD QUIETER.
PEOPLE are conscious about HYGIENE and HEALTH again.
MONEY doesn't seem to make the WORLD GO ROUND anymore.
And WE now have TIME, finally, to STOP and SMELL the ROSES.
Finally We get to see woman's real eyebrows and hair colour
It seems like this COVID-19 is a RESET BUTTON for HUMANITY!!!
Post by: Hairs on April 05, 2020, 03:43:15 PM
What do I attend first, weight watchers or AA?
Post by: Fizzie on April 05, 2020, 04:00:14 PM
When all this is over,
What do I attend first, weight watchers or AA?
I thought that would have been obvious, Jon ???
GO CAMPING!!! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Hairs on April 05, 2020, 04:07:02 PM
I thought that would have been obvious, Jon ???And then off to AA ;)
GO CAMPING!!! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Hairs on April 05, 2020, 04:20:30 PM
The wheelie bin across the street is floating :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200405/81272ad080d566f91e3b784f864ccee8.jpg)
Post by: alnjan on April 05, 2020, 05:26:01 PM
I've gotta out side, I'm seeing things.
The wheelie bin across the street is floating :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200405/81272ad080d566f91e3b784f864ccee8.jpg)
Come on Jon, I am still recovering from your Drumming solo
Post by: Hairs on April 05, 2020, 05:47:59 PM
Come on Jon, I am still recovering from your Drumming soloAhahaha,
Cheers mate.
Post by: Hairs on April 05, 2020, 07:51:31 PM
It's worth a try.
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200405/02ae4d31160ebdcee9689bc503d7dc97.jpg)
Post by: plusnq on April 05, 2020, 07:55:55 PM
When all this is over,
What do I attend first, weight watchers or AA?
Do they do a two for one discount? Asking for a friend
Post by: Hairs on April 05, 2020, 07:56:50 PM
Do they do a two for one discount? Asking for a friendI'll ask.
:)
Post by: rockrat on April 06, 2020, 06:01:49 PM
Post by: alnjan on April 06, 2020, 06:09:39 PM
Because I'm lucky enough to still be working full-time, albeit from home, I have to live vicariously through my wife and son. Today they finished redecorating his music room/man cave :D
Well done. Keep busy and you will be through this before you know it
Post by: Hairs on April 06, 2020, 06:22:31 PM
Well done. Keep busy and you will be through this before you know itThat's the plan.
Cheers
Post by: Pete79 on April 07, 2020, 06:33:30 PM
My phone started at 7am and didn’t stop all day. Even with only stopping for 10 minutes to slam down a tuna sandwich for lunch I still couldn’t complete all of my tasks by 5:30 this arvo.
The only reason I stopped was because the misses dragged me out of the office to go for a walk with the whole family and the dog.
While out walking I was extremely impressed with how much good old family time I saw happening around our little town again.
I can’t remember the last time I walked around the streets seeing and hearing so many kids and parents laughing and playing in their yards.
If nothing else this virus has forced a lot of us busy people to slow down and spend time with our families again.
Now we just need to sort out the a**holes that have taken to driving around our streets like a race track and narrowly missing the kids riding on their bikes and scooters. :(
Post by: D4D on April 07, 2020, 06:36:55 PM
If nothing else this virus has forced a lot of us busy people to slow down and spend time with our families again.
x2
Post by: tryagain on April 07, 2020, 06:48:38 PM
While out walking I was extremely impressed with how much good old family time I saw happening around our little town again.
I can’t remember the last time I walked around the streets seeing and hearing so many kids and parents laughing and playing in their yards.
If nothing else this virus has forced a lot of us busy people to slow down and spend time with our families again.
Yep, my shed is getting sorted after a very long time, whilst I was out the back yesterday afternoon doing a bit more in there, one daughter was catching ladybugs, the another was just sitting on the swing watching the birds, I think it's helping to enjoy the small things as we aren't so busy rushing from place to place. To be honest, I'm not hating or even disliking the lockdown yet.
Post by: tombie on April 07, 2020, 07:06:57 PM
And parents raising their children rather than Child Care Centres.
So many families really have been “permanent part time” the last few decades.
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Post by: Hairs on April 07, 2020, 07:08:36 PM
COVID-19 helping families be families again.This is the Reset.
And parents raising their children rather than Child Care Centres.
So many families really have been “permanent part time” the last few decades.
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Post by: hainess on April 07, 2020, 07:41:25 PM
This is the Reset.
For some maybe.
For others....
I'm in my late 50s. As is the missus.
Daughters wedding postponed and she and partner are moving back in with us for a while.
Thats about it.
Grass is still growing and I'm still mowing.
This years holidays may be a miss but i can keep on mowing.
I've never used an uber.
Haven't seen a movie this century.
Last time we ate out was August at the Birdsville Hotel.
The roads are like school holiday time but with more kamikaze cyclists.
Frankly, life is not a lot different to normal.
Except for the live sport......
Rod
.
Post by: Hairs on April 07, 2020, 08:37:02 PM
For some maybe.Hey Rod,
For others....
I'm in my late 50s. As is the missus.
Daughters wedding postponed and she and partner are moving back in with us for a while.
Thats about it.
Grass is still growing and I'm still mowing.
This years holidays may be a miss but i can keep on mowing.
I've never used an uber.
Haven't seen a movie this century.
Last time we ate out was August at the Birdsville Hotel.
The roads are like school holiday time but with more kamikaze cyclists.
Frankly, life is not a lot different to normal.
Except for the live sport......
Rod
.
I'm just 54, youngest is 18 at the end of the month.
Financially, we are in a good place, even tho my work has near stopped.
I am looking at working smarter, body is wearing out, farming more work out.
I am also rethinking how we live, what we have, what do we need, little things to start with.
Take care and safe travels.
Cheers
Post by: Bird on April 08, 2020, 10:03:43 AM
Quote from: Hairs
This is the Reset.
Bloke called MMM just now, who is a addicted gambler on pokies. Doesnt do the online gig - walking into clubs is his gig.
He was sayin this is a god send for him, he has never had a good life cause of gambling, and always broke, lives with his mum, sounded like he was in his 40's
Has tried many times to clean up, has seen dr's specialists, psychologists etc...
So maybe something decent will come of this Shit in 2yrs when its all cleared up
Post by: plusnq on April 08, 2020, 01:07:19 PM
Bloke called MMM just now, who is a addicted gambler on pokies. Doesnt do the online gig - walking into clubs is his gig.
He was sayin this is a god send for him, he has never had a good life cause of gambling, and always broke, lives with his mum, sounded like he was in his 40's
Has tried many times to clean up, has seen dr's specialists, psychologists etc...
So maybe something decent will come of this Shit in 2yrs when its all cleared up
Yes some people may clean up their act. I am concerned about the drug affected and what happens once they can’t access their meds , prescription or otherwise, with an increasing lockdown.
Post by: Fizzie on April 08, 2020, 01:13:16 PM
the drug affected and what happens once they can’t access their meds , prescription or otherwise, with an increasing lockdown.
Yes, that'd make for an interesting chat!
:police: "Where are you off to, driver"?
"Oh, I'm just heading down to my local drug dealer ..." >:D
Post by: plusnq on April 08, 2020, 01:15:17 PM
Yes, that'd make for an interesting chat!
:police: "Where are you off to, driver"?
"Oh, I'm just heading down to my local drug dealer ..." >:D
There was a guy in the UK caught returning from his drug dealer at night. Conversation was very similar. 😂😂😂
Post by: Bird on April 08, 2020, 02:12:40 PM
quote]Three friends received a $1652 fine each - a total fine of almost $5000 - for playing video games in a lounge room
Those hit with a $1652 fine for gathering unnecessarily include "three mates who were playing video games in a lounge room and did not live together", four people "found walking the streets seeking drugs" and a group of friends who were "hanging out in a park", police said.[/quote]
Post by: xcvator on April 08, 2020, 02:19:00 PM
So cops are looking through windows now ???Source ?
quote]Three friends received a $1652 fine each - a total fine of almost $5000 - for playing video games in a lounge room
Those hit with a $1652 fine for gathering unnecessarily include "three mates who were playing video games in a lounge room and did not live together", four people "found walking the streets seeking drugs" and a group of friends who were "hanging out in a park", police said.
Post by: Bird on April 08, 2020, 02:26:07 PM
Source ?front page of the age website
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/bikies-video-gamers-and-dinner-party-guests-all-cop-1652-fines-20200408-p54i7d.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/bikies-video-gamers-and-dinner-party-guests-all-cop-1652-fines-20200408-p54i7d.html)
Post by: rockrat on April 08, 2020, 02:28:49 PM
So cops are looking through windows now ???I assume it was in the newly founded communist state of Victoria
quote]Three friends received a $1652 fine each - a total fine of almost $5000 - for playing video games in a lounge room
Those hit with a $1652 fine for gathering unnecessarily include "three mates who were playing video games in a lounge room and did not live together", four people "found walking the streets seeking drugs" and a group of friends who were "hanging out in a park", police said.
Makes me happy I live in Qld. Our premier is a lady of very few words, a quick sound bite here or there and leaves the rest if us to get on with life. Seems like Daniel Andrews on the other hand wants to be everywhere, even in your loungeroom
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Post by: Bigfish on April 08, 2020, 02:34:37 PM
Key points:
Premier says the modelling shows why such tough measures are needed
She says strict limits on movement must remain in place
Queensland Health cannot yet pinpoint the extent of community transmission of COVID-19
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed the shocking figure while pleading with Queenslanders to adhere to social distancing rules.
"The initial modelling I was shown, if we didn't flatten the curve, it was over 30,000 Queenslanders could have lost their lives," she said.
"That keeps me up at night, thinking about how I can save people's lives.
Coronavirus update: Follow the latest news in our daily wrap.
"I don't like these restrictions as much as you don't. I can't see my family and friends, it's tough — but this is about saving people's lives."
Another nine cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Queensland on Wednesday, taking the state's total tally to 943.
Five Queenslanders have died from the coronavirus and 11 people are being treated in intensive care.
But the Premier said the numbers of coronavirus cases had been trending downwards, which was a positive sign for the projected death rate.
"The reality is the virus is still here and we are still going to see tragic loss of life," she said.
"But we're going to get new modelling for the states and territories and we will see that [number] come down dramatically.
Restrictions to stay for six months
While the daily tallies of new cases have been falling dramatically over the past week, the Premier insisted restrictions must remain in place over coming weeks.
Qld COVID-19 snapshot
Confirmed cases so far: 943
Deaths: 5
Patients tested: 58,696
Latest information from Queensland Health.
"There's no discussion at this present point in time about easing restrictions, let me make it very clear, " Ms Palaszczuk said.
"We've only just begun this journey. We are looking at six months here of these types of restrictions, in terms of the social distancing, the isolation, the quarantining, to flatten the curve.
"We have a good story in Queensland at the moment, so let's keep it up."
Post by: Kangaron on April 08, 2020, 02:36:56 PM
I saw one police car [stationary in main street of a country town]
The Calder Freeway was a joy to use, a few trucks and the odd car.
But this mornings return trip saw a couple of CT's and about a dozen vans heading north.
Post by: D4D on April 08, 2020, 02:43:43 PM
Seems like Daniel Andrews on the other hand wants to be everywhere, even in your loungeroom
Nah it's Lisa Neville the Police Minister having a power trip
Post by: MB TD42 on April 08, 2020, 03:02:39 PM
So they all start paying taxes from now on?Well most of the giant corps have over 1000 workers who dedicate themselves to the cause...They can now apply to be approved religions.
Surely
We're all ere coz we ain't all there.
Post by: rockrat on April 08, 2020, 03:20:14 PM
Health modelling on the spread of coronavirus had initially predicted at least 30,000 Queenslanders would die if the virus was not contained.But I still haven’t heard of cops looking through people’s lounge room windows in QLD.
Key points:
Premier says the modelling shows why such tough measures are needed
She says strict limits on movement must remain in place
Queensland Health cannot yet pinpoint the extent of community transmission of COVID-19
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed the shocking figure while pleading with Queenslanders to adhere to social distancing rules.
"The initial modelling I was shown, if we didn't flatten the curve, it was over 30,000 Queenslanders could have lost their lives," she said.
"That keeps me up at night, thinking about how I can save people's lives.
Coronavirus update: Follow the latest news in our daily wrap.
"I don't like these restrictions as much as you don't. I can't see my family and friends, it's tough — but this is about saving people's lives."
Another nine cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Queensland on Wednesday, taking the state's total tally to 943.
Five Queenslanders have died from the coronavirus and 11 people are being treated in intensive care.
But the Premier said the numbers of coronavirus cases had been trending downwards, which was a positive sign for the projected death rate.
"The reality is the virus is still here and we are still going to see tragic loss of life," she said.
"But we're going to get new modelling for the states and territories and we will see that [number] come down dramatically.
Restrictions to stay for six months
While the daily tallies of new cases have been falling dramatically over the past week, the Premier insisted restrictions must remain in place over coming weeks.
Qld COVID-19 snapshot
Confirmed cases so far: 943
Deaths: 5
Patients tested: 58,696
Latest information from Queensland Health.
"There's no discussion at this present point in time about easing restrictions, let me make it very clear, " Ms Palaszczuk said.
"We've only just begun this journey. We are looking at six months here of these types of restrictions, in terms of the social distancing, the isolation, the quarantining, to flatten the curve.
"We have a good story in Queensland at the moment, so let's keep it up."
Maybe the clock fiddling down south last weekend had some unintended consequences
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Post by: Bird on April 08, 2020, 04:06:34 PM
Quote from: D4D
Nah it's Lisa Neville the Police Minister having a power trip
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-fine-man-1652-for-driving-to-a-bike-trail-then-withdraw-it-20200407-p54hye.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-fine-man-1652-for-driving-to-a-bike-trail-then-withdraw-it-20200407-p54hye.html)
the confusion is - it should be all - or none..
You can go to bunnings, but you cant go for a pushy ride.. ???
But still no fines for the Apsen Crowd.
Post by: MB TD42 on April 08, 2020, 04:42:25 PM
A dogs nose can transfer the virus from one person to.another without be suseptable...
They sniff everything.
It's made clear in our self isolation packs not to interact with animals.
We're all ere coz we ain't all there.
Post by: D4D on April 08, 2020, 04:53:10 PM
the confusion is - it should be all - or none..
You can go to bunnings, but you cant go for a pushy ride.. ???
So I didn't need to do a ninja run to Bunnos yesterday to stock up for my weekend DIY
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/can-i-go-to-bunnings-diy-run-gets-tick-under-stay-at-home-rules-20200407-p54hwf.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/can-i-go-to-bunnings-diy-run-gets-tick-under-stay-at-home-rules-20200407-p54hwf.html)
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton told 3AW's Neil Mitchell on Tuesday that visiting a shop was a sufficient reason for being outside, as long as the retail business was not restricted under the Chief Health Officer's guidelines.
"Because Bunnings is open, I can go to Bunnings and buy a can of paint?," asked Mitchell.
"It would seem so at this stage, that's the way it would appear," Mr Patton said.
Post by: Pete79 on April 08, 2020, 05:21:49 PM
Maybe the clock fiddling down south last weekend had some unintended consequences
I totally misread that sentence.... :o
Post by: Hairs on April 08, 2020, 05:23:29 PM
I totally misread that sentence.... :oYou too :)
Post by: Hairs on April 08, 2020, 05:27:09 PM
So I didn't need to do a ninja run to Bunnos yesterday to stock up for my weekend DIYBumblings has failed in their duty of care, not only to their customers, Team Members, but the communitty.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/can-i-go-to-bunnings-diy-run-gets-tick-under-stay-at-home-rules-20200407-p54hwf.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/can-i-go-to-bunnings-diy-run-gets-tick-under-stay-at-home-rules-20200407-p54hwf.html)
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton told 3AW's Neil Mitchell on Tuesday that visiting a shop was a sufficient reason for being outside, as long as the retail business was not restricted under the Chief Health Officer's guidelines.
"Because Bunnings is open, I can go to Bunnings and buy a can of paint?," asked Mitchell.
"It would seem so at this stage, that's the way it would appear," Mr Patton said.
Funny how big players know how to work the rules to benifit themselves.
Post by: D4D on April 08, 2020, 05:40:04 PM
Bumblings has failed in their duty of care, not only to their customers, Team Members, but the communitty.
Why is that?
Post by: Bird on April 08, 2020, 05:45:48 PM
So I didn't need to do a ninja run to Bunnos yesterday to stock up for my weekend DIYsee... that clears everything up... if you ever get pulled over now, your going to Bunnings... cause it wont spread there. ??? ??? ???
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/can-i-go-to-bunnings-diy-run-gets-tick-under-stay-at-home-rules-20200407-p54hwf.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/can-i-go-to-bunnings-diy-run-gets-tick-under-stay-at-home-rules-20200407-p54hwf.html)
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton told 3AW's Neil Mitchell on Tuesday that visiting a shop was a sufficient reason for being outside, as long as the retail business was not restricted under the Chief Health Officer's guidelines.
"Because Bunnings is open, I can go to Bunnings and buy a can of paint?," asked Mitchell.
"It would seem so at this stage, that's the way it would appear," Mr Patton said.
Post by: Kangaron on April 08, 2020, 07:19:41 PM
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-fine-man-1652-for-driving-to-a-bike-trail-then-withdraw-it-20200407-p54hye.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-fine-man-1652-for-driving-to-a-bike-trail-then-withdraw-it-20200407-p54hye.html)No fine because he is dead.
the confusion is - it should be all - or none..
You can go to bunnings, but you cant go for a pushy ride.. ???
But still no fines for the Apsen Crowd.
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Post by: xcvator on April 08, 2020, 08:50:02 PM
No fine because he is dead.
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Source ?
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 09, 2020, 04:20:53 AM
Source ?
Tomato please.
Post by: Kangaron on April 09, 2020, 06:54:45 AM
Source ?You have a keyboard, died at Frankston hospital
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Post by: Troopy_03 on April 09, 2020, 08:31:22 AM
You have a keyboard, died at Frankston hospital
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I Googled it, and haven't found any mention of Pat Riordan, 34, the man who was fined for being too far from home, while driving to a bike track, dying.
Post by: Kangaron on April 09, 2020, 08:41:03 AM
I got my wires crossed too, the bloke that died at Frankston did indeed catch it at Aspen, but different bloke. The bloke being discussed was Andrew Abercrombie = https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/the-aspen-party-that-went-viral-and-came-home-to-toorak-and-portsea-20200327-p54efv
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/victorian-man-graham-findlay-dies-after-contracting-coronavirus-in-aspen-c-957921
Post by: Bigfish on April 09, 2020, 09:23:20 AM
I Googled it, and haven't found any mention of Pat Riordan, 34, the man who was fined for being too far from home, while driving to a bike track, dying.
It also looks like the cops will not be tolerating people leaving their suburbs for this sort of behaviour in the future. Cops have now said that after this they will be booking people. Bloke did a 35 minute drive to go to another suburb to exercise. . If everyone decided to do the same thing we might as well chuck the towell in now and declare the self entitled ones the winners..
Post by: Troopy_03 on April 09, 2020, 09:25:20 AM
The discussion was about the bloke that caught the virus at Aspen, returned to Melbourne, ignored the isolation rules and was gallivanting around Sorrento, going out for dinner etc.
I got my wires crossed too, the bloke that died at Frankston did indeed catch it at Aspen, but different bloke. The bloke being discussed was Andrew Abercrombie = https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/the-aspen-party-that-went-viral-and-came-home-to-toorak-and-portsea-20200327-p54efv
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/victorian-man-graham-findlay-dies-after-contracting-coronavirus-in-aspen-c-957921
Yep, you had your wires crossed, the man you said had is fine revoked because he was dead (where you quote Bird's post above), was Pat Riordan. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-fine-man-1652-for-driving-to-a-bike-trail-then-withdraw-it-20200407-p54hye.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-fine-man-1652-for-driving-to-a-bike-trail-then-withdraw-it-20200407-p54hye.html)
Post by: Troopy_03 on April 09, 2020, 09:26:40 AM
It also looks like the cops will not be tolerating people leaving their suburbs for this sort of behaviour in the future. Cops have now said that after this they will be booking people. Bloke did a 35 minute drive to go to another suburb to exercise. . If everyone decided to do the same thing we might as well chuck the towell in now and declare the self entitled ones the winners..
And so they should, but that has nothing to do with my post, that you're quoting....
Post by: xcvator on April 09, 2020, 09:37:11 AM
Tomato please.Geeze I thought you might learn how to spell during your sabbatical >:D ;D
Post by: Bigfish on April 09, 2020, 09:50:46 AM
Geeze I thought you might learn how to spell during your sabbatical >:D ;D
I was commenting on the link you posted..
Post by: xcvator on April 09, 2020, 09:57:47 AM
I was commenting on the link you posted..
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Post by: Bird on April 09, 2020, 09:58:48 AM
Quote from: Bigfish
It also looks like the cops will not be tolerating people leaving their suburbs for this sort of behaviour in the future. Cops have now said that after this they will be booking people.
They have to pay for the billions in handouts somehow... @1600 each its much faster than $200 for a speeding fine, or 150 for j walking.
Post by: Bigfish on April 09, 2020, 10:03:40 AM
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Sorry mate...was meant to reply to Troopy.. :cheers:
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2020, 10:27:51 AM
I have a friend who is 45, fair skinned ranga, beautiful person to.. We spent an awesome 12+ mths together doing everything, she even got her own bike license and bike so we could travel.
I got a random text from her few weeks ago... "they've given me 3 weeks onwards to live"... Talk about a kick in the face... I had no idea she was that sick.
Well she was given 3 weeks to live 4 weeks ago, so is on borrowed time... She beat melanoma 2 times over 10yrs - but you dont win 3 times...
She has plans though, she wants to see her brothers kid when its fired out in a few months, holidays to here, do this do that.. I guess its trying to stay positive.. but you can hear she is really tiring.. She was in North Shore Hospital other night, n we chatted for hour or 2 after I think it was steroid shot and she was wide awake..
Listening to her talk, she has her grave picked out, coffin, songs for funeral, and yesterday blew my mind when she said "I've just seen my headstone design - its awesome"... Talk about taking it better than I would...
What a truly ****ed way to spend your last days with this virus bullShit going on... she is scared to leave home, as if she cops this - it will take any time she really has left away.
I also know one of our own - the great Bretto (BrettB) is in a similar situation where he cant do Shit with his cancer but his is controlled by medication still (or was week or so ago when I messaged him).
What a world.
Post by: Kangaron on April 09, 2020, 10:30:39 AM
Yep, you had your wires crossed, the man you said had is fine revoked because he was dead (where you quote Bird's post above), was Pat Riordan. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-fine-man-1652-for-driving-to-a-bike-trail-then-withdraw-it-20200407-p54hye.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-fine-man-1652-for-driving-to-a-bike-trail-then-withdraw-it-20200407-p54hye.html)
I never commented on a bike rider, or his fine, just the Aspen crowd, but Ok you win.
Post by: plusnq on April 09, 2020, 11:00:11 AM
Cabin fever.
I have a friend who is 45, fair skinned ranga, beautiful person to.. We spent an awesome 12+ mths together doing everything, she even got her own bike license and bike so we could travel.
I got a random text from her few weeks ago... "they've given me 3 weeks onwards to live"... Talk about a kick in the face... I had no idea she was that sick.
Well she was given 3 weeks to live 4 weeks ago, so is on borrowed time... She beat melanoma 2 times over 10yrs - but you dont win 3 times...
She has plans though, she wants to see her brothers kid when its fired out in a few months, holidays to here, do this do that.. I guess its trying to stay positive.. but you can hear she is really tiring.. She was in North Shore Hospital other night, n we chatted for hour or 2 after I think it was steroid shot and she was wide awake..
Listening to her talk, she has her grave picked out, coffin, songs for funeral, and yesterday blew my mind when she said "I've just seen my headstone design - its awesome"... Talk about taking it better than I would...
What a truly ****ed way to spend your last days with this virus bullShit going on... she is scared to leave home, as if she cops this - it will take any time she really has left away.
I also know one of our own - the great Bretto (BrettB) is in a similar situation where he cant do Shit with his cancer but his is controlled by medication still (or was week or so ago when I messaged him).
What a world.
Its a pretty crap place to be in. I really feel for all the cancer sufferers who can't get treatment and patients who have had their surgery cancelled due to this virus. Its a serious rock and a hard place. And then we get all the entitled a*holes who think they can do whatever they want, potentially placing many at risk. I'm not sure if I'm sad or angry about some of humanity these days.
Post by: Bigfish on April 09, 2020, 11:00:24 AM
Cabin fever.
I have a friend who is 45, fair skinned ranga, beautiful person to.. We spent an awesome 12+ mths together doing everything, she even got her own bike license and bike so we could travel.
I got a random text from her few weeks ago... "they've given me 3 weeks onwards to live"... Talk about a kick in the face... I had no idea she was that sick.
Well she was given 3 weeks to live 4 weeks ago, so is on borrowed time... She beat melanoma 2 times over 10yrs - but you dont win 3 times...
She has plans though, she wants to see her brothers kid when its fired out in a few months, holidays to here, do this do that.. I guess its trying to stay positive.. but you can hear she is really tiring.. She was in North Shore Hospital other night, n we chatted for hour or 2 after I think it was steroid shot and she was wide awake..
Listening to her talk, she has her grave picked out, coffin, songs for funeral, and yesterday blew my mind when she said "I've just seen my headstone design - its awesome"... Talk about taking it better than I would...
What a truly ****ed way to spend your last days with this virus bullShit going on... she is scared to leave home, as if she cops this - it will take any time she really has left away.
I also know one of our own - the great Bretto (BrettB) is in a similar situation where he cant do Shit with his cancer but his is controlled by medication still (or was week or so ago when I messaged him).
What a world.
This why I get pissed off withe whingers and self entitled in society. Does not matter who you are...there are people doing it 10 times tougher and yet majority say nothing and get on with life best they can. Society has become a bunch of softcocks... :cheers:
Post by: rockrat on April 09, 2020, 11:28:06 AM
Was about to say what I really think but chose not to.
This why I get pissed off withe whingers and self entitled in society. Does not matter who you are...there are people doing it 10 times tougher and yet majority say nothing and get on with life best they can. Society has become a bunch of softcocks... :cheers:
But all the talk of entitled ones, idiots, morons, softcocks, on and on and on is just ridiculous. People need to grow up.
Yes people are doing it tough, some more
so than others, but this virus is most definitely not the existential threat to humanity that some people want to make it out to be.
The infection numbers are falling, despite all the supposedly abhorrent behaviour of all the self entitled ones. And are likely to continue to do so. But the virus threat will never be gone, even if we beat Covid 19, there will be another virus in the future. Or are we just going to lock our borders down forever. Go back to living like it was 1788! No doubt that is what some on this forum would like.
If that’s where we are heading then let me the F off this planet now.
I don’t normally get angry reading online posts, nor do I care about criticism from some random stranger I’m never likely to meet. But from Coronavirus to George Pell to Anti-China and all the small minded bigotry that goes with it, I think MySwag has run its course for me.
It’s fair to say I have at times contributed to and fed the discussion. But this will be my last post for a while.
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Post by: Bird on April 09, 2020, 12:21:15 PM
Quote from: rockrat
But all the talk of entitled ones, idiots, morons, softcocks, on and on and on is just ridiculous. People need to grow up.there was a comment on the news feed earlier about someone from Port Stephens that has watched a constant stream of rich ****s in yachts floating in under darkness to their holiday location all night and morning...
Hope she calls the cops on all the rich ****s and ruin their holidays... disappointing to see the head cop in NSW saying tghey will scan caravan parks and give people the chance to pack up and go home OR then fine them.... What about warnings for the kids playing xbox yesterday - or anyone who was fined ??? no warnings for them. Those ****s chose to **** off on holidays.
Day by Day this Shit gets dumber and more confusing.
Markets open, Great Ocean Road to remain open over Easter, WHY? nobody is supposed to leave home.... or is there a bunnings on the GOR now?
Sydney beaches they are concrete blocking the carparks at the beaches... why?? Cause ****wits.
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6716836/cronulla-beaches-and-car-parks-close-for-long-weekend/?cs=12 (https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6716836/cronulla-beaches-and-car-parks-close-for-long-weekend/?cs=12)
Post by: D4D on April 09, 2020, 12:31:40 PM
https://www.drive.com.au/news/-fast-and-furious-dodge-charger-gets-the-lego-treatment-123482.html (https://www.drive.com.au/news/-fast-and-furious-dodge-charger-gets-the-lego-treatment-123482.html)
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2020, 12:38:02 PM
Its a pretty crap place to be in. I really feel for all the cancer sufferers who can't get treatment and patients who have had their surgery cancelled due to this virus. Its a serious rock and a hard place. And then we get all the entitled a*holes who think they can do whatever they want, potentially placing many at risk. I'm not sure if I'm sad or angry about some of humanity these days.agree
Post by: austastar on April 09, 2020, 01:29:08 PM
There do seem to be some holes in the legislative attempts to isolate.
We see lots of locals striding along local walking tracks, yet it is not kosher to drive a few km and walk on other tracks. Ok it breaks the isolation algorithm.
Our beaches are open to walk along but N.S.W have closed theirs.
Perhaps we have more m^2 beach/person, and don't have crowding issues. Closing the beaches concentrates folk to the sea wall path. Crazy? Perhaps they won't turn up to a cement walking tracks but want to loll on the sand.
There still lots of yachts on the Derwent Estuary. All alone, bobbing about in their own km^2. The only potential for problems is the method of getting from shore to sea.
Blanket bans just make it easier to police, with no allowance for individual prophylactic measures.
It is all a bit unsophisticated, but for the greater good I suppose.
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Post by: Bird on April 09, 2020, 01:30:27 PM
Quote from: austastar
There still lots of yachts on the Derwent Estuary.-1
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/stricken-yachtsman-rescued-after-bid-to-sail-from-suburban-melbourne-to-tasmania-20200409-p54ikp.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/stricken-yachtsman-rescued-after-bid-to-sail-from-suburban-melbourne-to-tasmania-20200409-p54ikp.html)
Post by: Rodt on April 09, 2020, 01:37:44 PM
This virus hasn't grown wings or legs so isn't going to chase you because you are in a different location. Follow social distancing rules and wash your hands very regularly and you will be extremely extremely unlucky to catch this. Of course there is an increased risk if people aren't following these requirements so we should be focussing on these instead of geography
Post by: plusnq on April 09, 2020, 01:45:29 PM
Post by: Rodt on April 09, 2020, 01:51:16 PM
Easier to track and trace if geography is limited.
Good point
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2020, 01:53:20 PM
Quote from: plusnq
Easier to track and trace if geography is limited.but whose to know if your 1klm or 1200klms from home? they cant pull everyone over.
I sorta agree with RodT ...
Post by: plusnq on April 09, 2020, 02:02:46 PM
but whose to know if your 1klm or 1200klms from home? they cant pull everyone over.
I sorta agree with RodT ...
They are using in car cameras with license plate tech in Qld. I don’t know about the other states.
Post by: Bigfish on April 09, 2020, 02:10:18 PM
But what happens if you are the one with the virus but dont know it yet..
It is just so very, very simple..Stay home, like millions are doing, and the quicker we do as asked the quicker this virus will be manageable. If you want to end up like New York...just carry on as usual. Dont forget...we let one bloke start travelling...we will get tens of thousands wanting the same...
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2020, 02:14:32 PM
Quote from: Bigfish
It is just so very, very simple..Stay home, like millions are doing...
You keep saying that.. but they arent.. They are ALLOWED to go to Bunnings, and markets.
I've never in my life seen so many families and people out bike riding and walking and shopping.
Then Gov Co keeps saying 'the curve is flattening'... old bags at work here are saying its nearly over the curve is flattening... thousand of others will take that attitude and think life is back to normal.
The mixed messages are ****ing this whole gig ...
Post by: Fizzie on April 09, 2020, 02:50:21 PM
Wonder what is really the problem with someone driving to another location to do exercise.
Could be that you're going to use more fuel so there's a trip to the servo, & on the way there & back you'll stop for a coffee & so on, so more exposure to others ???
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 09, 2020, 02:53:15 PM
Geeze I thought you might learn how to spell during your sabbatical >:D ;D
You can't spell excavator, so stick that in ya pipe and smoke it.
Post by: Fizzie on April 09, 2020, 03:08:34 PM
Beyond Blue helpline
One thing from the press conference that we missed first up, Minister Hunt said that the government has partnered with Beyond Blue to launch a coronavirus support program.
"People are lonely, they are isolated. Many will be suffering anxiety," Mr Hunt said.
"We would urge you to go to the website, coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au, or to telephone 1800 512 348 if you are struggling, if you are battling.
Post by: Hairs on April 09, 2020, 03:40:21 PM
BTW, spotted this earlier on ABC news, so if anybody fells like they need a helping hand, please talk to them! :angel: :-*In couple of weeks there will be an increase in Mental health related issues.
Beyond Blue helpline
One thing from the press conference that we missed first up, Minister Hunt said that the government has partnered with Beyond Blue to launch a coronavirus support program.
"People are lonely, they are isolated. Many will be suffering anxiety," Mr Hunt said.
"We would urge you to go to the website, coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au, or to telephone 1800 512 348 if you are struggling, if you are battling.
Be kind.
Post by: alnjan on April 09, 2020, 03:44:27 PM
In couple of weeks there will be an increase in Mental health related issues.
Be kind.
Yep without their 'normal' release activities people will start or have started in some cases acting or reacting in ways they would not normally do. Interesting watching some of the interactions on the forum of late.
Post by: Troopy_03 on April 09, 2020, 04:03:32 PM
I never commented on a bike rider, or his fine, just the Aspen crowd, but Ok you win.Yeah,don't know how I could have been so confused.
Post by: Steffo1 on April 09, 2020, 05:16:17 PM
In couple of weeks there will be an increase in Mental health related issues.
Why, because this virus is a form of reality.
Post by: alnjan on April 09, 2020, 06:30:42 PM
Why, because this virus is a form of reality.
No just the implication of COVID and the effect of a change of 'normal behaviour' to some people. See the first post in this thread.
Post by: Steffo1 on April 09, 2020, 06:35:25 PM
No just the implication of COVID and the effect of a change of 'normal behaviour' to some people. See the first post in this thread.
Yep, exactly what I'm saying. There's a lot of 'Perceived Living' these days.
Post by: Rodt on April 09, 2020, 09:02:17 PM
Could be that you're going to use more fuel so there's a trip to the servo, & on the way there & back you'll stop for a coffee & so on, so more exposure to others ???
Fizzie i do understand the point you are making but if you maintain your social distancing and keep up the handwashing etc the chances are still very remote. In our little town for example the servos have installed barriers between the attendants and the customers, have stopped using cash and are wiping down the eftpos machines between customers. There are also no coffee shops open at the present except those that do drive through so once again there are control measures in place.
You can also do the above from going to places legitimately and legally so I fail to see where the real increase in risk is.
We only have to see some behaviours that have been exhibited in some of the posts on this forum to see what extended periods at home appears to be doing to some. May very well be bringing out some peoples true nature so maybe if they got distracted or busy with something else it may be beneficial.
Let's see what tomorrow brings i suppose
Post by: Fizzie on April 10, 2020, 08:23:16 AM
Fizzie i do understand the point you are making but if you maintain your social distancing and keep up the handwashing etc the chances are still very remote.
I agree entirely!
But looking at it from a Govt point of view, they know they can't trust "people" to all do the right thing, so it's just easier for them to say No :'(
Post by: briann532 on April 10, 2020, 08:29:51 AM
I agree entirely!
But looking at it from a Govt point of view, they know they can't trust "people" to all do the right thing, so it's just easier for them to say No :'(
Surely you're not suggesting the actions of a few, ruin it for others??? ;D ;D ;D
That's a whole new concept there!!!!
(You can't legislate the stupidity out of people unfortunately.)
Post by: alnjan on April 10, 2020, 08:37:13 AM
I agree entirely!
But looking at it from a Govt point of view, they know they can't trust "people" to all do the right thing, so it's just easier for them to say No :'(
and that's what happened. Government believed people would do the right thing but that 'faith' in the people was shown to be to wrong and so the laws, bans and restrictions.
Post by: gronk on April 10, 2020, 09:00:41 AM
and that's what happened. Government believed people would do the right thing but that 'faith' in the people was shown to be to wrong and so the laws, bans and restrictions.
Yeh, "normal" people can see the benefits of isolating, but we have among us a LOT of people who have never fitted the mould of normal !
This weekend was a good time to shut everything for 4 days.......everything except hospitals.......beaches, shopping centres...even Bunnings..
No one allowed outside their own home for 4 full days.
Post by: Fizzie on April 10, 2020, 09:05:06 AM
This weekend was a good time to shut everything for 4 days.......everything except hospitals.......beaches, shopping centres...even Bunnings..
No one allowed outside their own home for 4 full days.
Yep, would have been ideal, but could you imagine what Tuesday would be like! :o
Post by: Hairs on April 10, 2020, 09:12:31 AM
Yep, would have been ideal, but could you imagine what Tuesday would be like! :oSheeesh,
Just have one public holiday and you'd think the shops were shut for a week.
It would be apocalyptic if people went 4 days 'without shopping'
Post by: Kangaron on April 10, 2020, 09:23:25 AM
Post by: Fizzie on April 10, 2020, 10:17:06 AM
Just have one public holiday and you'd think the shops were shut for a week.
Yep, had a physio appt yesterday arvo, who's at the shopping centre.
Despite nobody being allowed to go anywhere or do anything for Easter, the place was an utter mad-house :'(
Post by: Bird on April 10, 2020, 11:14:50 AM
the Mornington Peninsula,yep... there was a fleet of cars packed the rafters, roofracks stuffed to bursting heading in each direction on way home at round 5 yesterday....
the stay home gig isnt aimed at them.
Post by: Hairs on April 10, 2020, 11:15:21 AM
Yep, had a physio appt yesterday arvo, who's at the shopping centre.Fysh works in the fruit & veg section of Spar Maclean.
Despite nobody being allowed to go anywhere or do anything for Easter, the place was an utter mad-house :'(
They have been smashed, the last fortnight her hours have increased as have most of the casuals employed there.
Yesterday coming home from Maclean to Lawrence, usually the last day of the week, 2pm the ferry is chokers with tradies, utes, trailers, I was the only one, but the ferry had a big line up waiting, it's a 24 car ferry.
Most of the vehicles had elderly passengers or mothes & kids.
Waiting on the Lawrence side were caravans, campertrailers and motorhomes heading towards Maclean.
Usually when you see those type of vehicles, there is in accident on the h/way and their gps takes them through Lawrence.
I just don't get why there are so many out and about.
Post by: Bird on April 10, 2020, 11:22:17 AM
Fysh works in the fruit & veg section of Spar Maclean.Cops should be having a field day @1600 a head
They have been smashed, the last fortnight her hours have increased as have most of the casuals employed there.
Yesterday coming home from Maclean to Lawrence, usually the last day of the week, 2pm the ferry is chokers with tradies, utes, trailers, I was the only one, but the ferry had a big line up waiting, it's a 24 car ferry.
Most of the vehicles had elderly passengers or mothes & kids.
Waiting on the Lawrence side were caravans, campertrailers and motorhomes heading towards Maclean.
Usually when you see those type of vehicles, there is in accident on the h/way and their gps takes them through Lawrence.
I just don't get why there are so many out and about.
Post by: Hairs on April 10, 2020, 11:28:23 AM
Cops should be having a field day @1600 a headI'm sure I will get pulled up tomorrow on my way to install a couple grab rails in a shower and toilet for a 84y old lady who has just come out of hospital after a fall.
I did ask a Copper yesterday, if that is classed as essential, it is.
Post by: Fizzie on April 10, 2020, 11:29:41 AM
Have a look at https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/cameras.html (https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/cameras.html), select either Gold Coast or Brisbane & check out any of the cameras along the Pacific Mwy! & this is 11.30 on Good Friday! :cup:
Post by: plusnq on April 10, 2020, 11:46:09 AM
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