Unexpected consequences of Coronavirus

Wherenext replied on 31/03/2020 13:12

Posted on 31/03/2020 13:12

Ok, I'll grant you it's not the best of titles but let's face it there are some benefits to be had from the current crisis and it might help a few people to think positive thoughts as opposed to hearing about  the depressing daily death toll. 

So here are a few to get you going:-

1. Less cars on the road making for more enjoyable local exercise and cycling

2. Less Pollution, due to number 1.

3. Whilst there have been well documented instances of numptiness, there has been an increase in people connecting with their local community, even at a respectful social distance. Plenty of folk out there willing to do shopping for other less able folk and making sure that medicines are collected and delivered.

4. A huge response to requests for volunteers for the NHS and Police etc. Shows what spirit there is around if asked.

5. Less Theft from homes.

6. Divorce lawyers will be getting richer. Oh hang on, scrub that one. It's not positive unless you are related to one.

So please feel free to add to this list with your own positive benefits. I'm sure there are plenty more.

Moderator Comment - I was very uneasy with the use of the word benefit as anyone who has lost someone to Coronavirus I suspect won't see any possible benefit. I have edited the title which reduces the risk of unintended  offence being caused. I am not totally sure the new wording is correct but probably better than before?

JVB66 replied on 13/05/2020 15:34

Posted on 13/05/2020 10:53 by Takethedogalong

We are hoping that the push to get more folks walking and cycling, and the funding might end up being spent up here. But not holding our breath.

It would be lovely if some roads were safer to cycle along, but even now, in lockdown you take your life in your hands here. We have quite a few shared pavements, but the rise of the phone zombie, the dog on a very long lead, the family that has to hold hands, those incapable of walking in a straight line, and vehicles emerging at speed from properties, mean that using these is not a pleasant experience. Spatial awareness is as lost a commodity as common sense I fear. 🤔

Posted on 13/05/2020 15:34

We have cycle ways and shared paths here ,but it seems that a lot of cyclists "need" to use the roads even if a cycle way is parallel,undecided

JVB66 replied on 13/05/2020 15:37

Posted on 13/05/2020 15:24 by trellis

Be more than happy to send you some of mine.😀😀.

Posted on 13/05/2020 15:37

We only tend to get junk mail if there is other post for uswink

Whittakerr replied on 13/05/2020 16:44

Posted on 13/05/2020 15:37 by JVB66

We only tend to get junk mail if there is other post for uswink

Posted on 13/05/2020 16:44

A lot of the junk used to be flyers for takeaways etc. Even though takeaways are still open they seem to have stopped with the junk mail.

Mr H replied on 13/05/2020 18:33

Posted on 13/05/2020 18:33

I agree with all that has been said before as I have joined the discussion rather late. One odd consequence for me, is that I bought a new awning and a couple of Duvulays at last years October show. Still not been able to use them, and quite possibly the guarantees will run out before I do.

redface replied on 13/05/2020 21:59

Posted on 13/05/2020 21:59

Unexpected benefit for me was a loss of 5Kg since 15th March.

Think I had better start eating again before I slip down the nearest drain, never to be seen again.

cyberyacht replied on 13/05/2020 22:25

Posted on 13/05/2020 22:25

I think many are finding their weight is going in the other direction. Locked down with a plentiful supply of crisps, biscuits and chocolate.

replied on 14/05/2020 07:26

Posted on 13/05/2020 10:53 by Takethedogalong

We are hoping that the push to get more folks walking and cycling, and the funding might end up being spent up here. But not holding our breath.

It would be lovely if some roads were safer to cycle along, but even now, in lockdown you take your life in your hands here. We have quite a few shared pavements, but the rise of the phone zombie, the dog on a very long lead, the family that has to hold hands, those incapable of walking in a straight line, and vehicles emerging at speed from properties, mean that using these is not a pleasant experience. Spatial awareness is as lost a commodity as common sense I fear. 🤔

Posted on 14/05/2020 07:26

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