[Denver]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

A toilet isn’t essential either really? We still need these services. Like Cherie Mentioned Adam was complaint about his WiFi at the beginning of lockdown, I bet he’d be the first to ring up the non essential WiFi company to sort it out rather than sit and do nothing for 3 months (he’s not working it’s not essential he has internet).

A working tv could be considered essential for domestic abuse victims, single parent household families that have young children, and people furloughed and it able to work and have literally nothing to do to stay at home. Also a working TV could prevent people from mixing households, and going out, because it’ll keep them indoors.

I think parm deserves a bit of respect

I do work and the Internet is essential to my work plus I don't have the option to not work, we have to stay open regardless

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

A toilet isn’t essential either really? We still need these services. Like Cherie Mentioned Adam was complaint about his WiFi at the beginning of lockdown, I bet he’d be the first to ring up the non essential WiFi company to sort it out rather than sit and do nothing for 3 months (he’s not working it’s not essential he has internet).

A working tv could be considered essential for domestic abuse victims, single parent household families that have young children, and people furloughed and it able to work and have literally nothing to do to stay at home. Also a working TV could prevent people from mixing households, and going out, because it’ll keep them indoors.

I think parm deserves a bit of respect

yes we do still need those services, as long as those people who do the work wear their masks, socially distance (the people who need those services also need to pay attention to distancing ofc)

yes its kinda ''essential'' for people mentally, and most entertainment shows have been good for people's morale too

i get your point

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Literally everyone who spends 10 minutes clapping for the NHS on their doorstep every week clearnly has 10 minutes every week that they could spend writing to their representative in support of pay increases for NHS staff.

How many would actually bother?

But you won't get as much attention on Facebook by actually doing something useful! If there's no video of you banging your pots and pans then how will you get likes?!

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

But you won't get as much attention on Facebook by actually doing something useful! If there's no video of you banging your pots and pans then how will you get likes?!

Low cut top and duck pouting.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Low cut top and duck pouting.

You could try it I suppose

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Cherie

You could try it I suppose

Hit the like button then.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Hit the like button then.

very good

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Got a parking ticket today...what's everyone's views on traffic wardens being essential workers?

Law and Order is essential...

[The Slim Reaper]

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Literally everyone who spends 10 minutes clapping for the NHS on their doorstep every week clearnly has 10 minutes every week that they could spend writing to their representative in support of pay increases for NHS staff.

How many would actually bother?

Sadly probably few do.

I do however and have done before any lockdowns and in between the lockdowns too.
As well as applauding.

Writing and e mails.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

...the whole thing with applauding, though...is it’s meant to be within your own home, either at an open window or door...so people are sure still saying home and safe...

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...the whole thing with applauding, though...is it’s meant to be within your own home, either at an open window or door...so people are sure still saying home and safe...

I don't think she means to stay in when the clap is happening. I think she means generally - to stop the spread and ease their workload. At least that's how I read it.

[Ammi]

...the issue is people not doing it safely and crowding on the pavement, as happened last year on Westminster Bridge...(...I’m not sure if it was just one time or if it was every time...)...so long as people stay within their homes then I don’t see that it’s something that has to be overly politicised, to show appreciation...it’s nice for elderly in the community and those shielding to be able to ‘feel their community’ around them....

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

I don't think she means to stay in when the clap is happening. I think she means generally - to stop the spread and ease their workload. At least that's how I read it.

...yeah, I agree with that...voters need to make that change they want and hope to see with their votes...

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

Law and Order is essential...

And expensive.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by parmnion

And expensive.

Appeal on the grounds of being an essential worker

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Appeal on the grounds of being an essential worker

I'm appealing cause he stuck it to my windscreen, and the sig is just a scribbled cross...and now, because im an essential worker...thank you cherie.

[parmnion]

My avatar..does that look like a signature to you?

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by parmnion

My avatar..does that look like a signature to you?

No, must have been in a hurry before you got back

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by parmnion

My avatar..does that look like a signature to you?

Does yer man in Govarn follow folks trying to weasel out of parking tickets?

[hijaxers]

Well we won't be doing it ~ freezing and so foggy can't even see across the road !

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by hijaxers

Well we won't be doing it ~ freezing and so foggy can't even see across the road !

I cant see it taking off, it will be dark as well

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I cant see it taking off, it will be dark as well

Me too Cherie , it was fine in Spring/Summer , but its taters out there !!!!

[Josy]

I wont be clapping.

To support the nhs and other key workers just follow the rules and wear a mask or even better dont vote tory in future

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Josy

I wont be clapping.

To support the nhs and other key workers just follow the rules and wear a mask or even better dont vote tory in future

I'm personally happy to applaud however it is for each individual to decide that for themselves definitely.

Your second paragraph certainly the strong points needed across the board Josy.
I 100% agree.