FabSwingers.com forum: Are you being

By *parkle1974 OP Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

A bit more cautious due to the new variant? Are you taking any chances with Christmas so close?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I am, not that I go far anyway. I just don't think it's worth the risk

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m keeping my risk low.

We all have choices but then we must take personal accountability for our actions as with everything in life

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *parkle1974 OP Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Yes I am, not that I go far anyway. I just don't think it's worth the risk"

Me too x

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was out for dinner last night I'm out twice next weekend and I don't intend on changing that.

So long as venues are open I'll be there.

I've no plans to hide away and nor will I stop welcoming friends into my home

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not taking any chances as I have people who would be very badly affected by it.

Unfortunately I still have to work with people who don't care about anyone but themselves so I avoid them as much as possible.

I'm hoping this variant will be be the mutation that turns covid into just a bad cold and we can all live again.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *D of funCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

I've been very careful where I go, masks in shop... still got me.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I'm not sure attitudes have changed with the new variant. I think those who were already being cautious will continue being cautious, those who weren't won't suddenly start.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *parkle1974 OP Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Not taking any chances as I have people who would be very badly affected by it.

Unfortunately I still have to work with people who don't care about anyone but themselves so I avoid them as much as possible.

I'm hoping this variant will be be the mutation that turns covid into just a bad cold and we can all live again.

In my profession, I won't take any chances, It would devastate me if I thought for one second that I had inadvertently passed it on to anyone x

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i,m wondering what names they will give the variants when tey run out of greek letters [which won't be long]

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not really. I was already wearing a mask in most places.

To be honest from what I've heard so far I feel less concerned now than at any stage of the pandemic.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been very careful throughout the whole pandemic, even staying at home for the whole winter last year, I saw no one. I'm still being careful but I'm back out at the shops, only when I need to though. I have a club night to go to next Saturday and I'm going to it as I refuse to hide away again x

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Works Xmas do in London last night. The Hoxton area was rammed so I’m guessing the rest of London’s social areas were as well.

I was on the verge on cancelling but I’m going to work from home and isolate for a week and see where I am.

I see Xmas day being the same as last year at this rate.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Don't get close to family when meeting.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Will be from this week onwards where I can. Lucky I've had my booster too.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *parkle1974 OP Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Works Xmas do in London last night. The Hoxton area was rammed so I’m guessing the rest of London’s social areas were as well.

I was on the verge on cancelling but I’m going to work from home and isolate for a week and see where I am.

I see Xmas day being the same as last year at this rate.

I can definitely see some more restrictions coming in though sadly I do think the majority will ignore them x

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

No fuck it. We die like real men.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not taking any chances as I have people who would be very badly affected by it.

Unfortunately I still have to work with people who don't care about anyone but themselves so I avoid them as much as possible.

I'm hoping this variant will be be the mutation that turns covid into just a bad cold and we can all live again.

In my profession, I won't take any chances, It would devastate me if I thought for one second that I had inadvertently passed it on to anyone x "

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

At the rate its flying around our local area its not a case of if, its when will we catch it. So I'm avoiding my vulnerable family until next year as we made no Xmas plans on purpose for this very reason

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Yes I’m being more cautious. I never stopped wearing a mask in shops and supermarkets though.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Always been cautious, never stopped wearing masks throughout and only ventured out of the country once in 22 months where as we normally travel abroad every 6 to 8 weeks, we still caught Covid though but we were both more ill with the booster than the virus so not overly concerned about catching it again but still doing our bit by not going here there and everywhere and especially not to crowded places.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

I carried on wearing a mask while in shops etc and that will carry on but unfortunately due to how members of the government have conducted themselves I doubt the public will mask up and follow protocols

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

I'm staying away from 11 and 10 Downing street.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby

"No fuck it. We die like real men."

Have you ever saw in person someone fighting and dying with this virus? Have you ever saw their faces in their last breathing after suffering for days?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"I carried on wearing a mask while in shops etc and that will carry on but unfortunately due to how members of the government have conducted themselves I doubt the public will mask up and follow protocols "

To me that’s a childish attitude. People need to think of themselves and others not just “well he did it so I’ll do it” mentality.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always been cautious, never stopped wearing masks throughout and only ventured out of the country once in 22 months where as we normally travel abroad every 6 to 8 weeks, we still caught Covid though but we were both more ill with the booster than the virus so not overly concerned about catching it again but still doing our bit by not going here there and everywhere and especially not to crowded places."

That's interesting.

I've decided not to have the booster for now at least.

I was pretty ill with covid. The first jab was almost as bad but shorter. Second one not quite so bad but I've had enough with having had flu jabs too!

I'd been wondering if people had had a bad time with boosters.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am trebled jab and had the bug.

There is no scientific analysis to suggest this variant will or has caused a greater degree of illness. The plan b restrictions are a diversionary tactic by the buffoon who is in the chair at the moment.

There has to be a realisation this virus will need to be managed and if the objective is to protect the NHS then this government has had time to put a plan together to mitigate the third wave.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *parkle1974 OP Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

That's interesting.

I've decided not to have the booster for now at least.

I was pretty ill with covid. The first jab was almost as bad but shorter. Second one not quite so bad but I've had enough with having had flu jabs too!

I'd been wondering if people had had a bad time with boosters."

The only side effects I had with the booster were a bloody sore arm, severe headache and felt quite sick but those symptoms passed within 24 hours x

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only side effects I had with the booster were a bloody sore arm, severe headache and felt quite sick but those symptoms passed within 24 hours x"

Yeah my second jab was more like that.

But right now I'm not convinced they know anything much about the efficacy of a third jab plus in effect I've already got that level of protection having had the illness.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ildmanYorksMan
over a year ago

Doncaster & Bembridge

Was hoping to meet former colleagues for a night out in Leeds. Looks like Omicron has put paid to that

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The science is proven to work not only in this latest public health crisis but in assisting with limiting of other viral infections.

I just don’t get why people have a problem with having the vaccine. It’s the responsible action to take.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think at some point we will all catch it, the odds of me dodging it for next 40 years are very slim. Am also more afraid, emotionally, of being locked down. So am fully vaccinated to protect against serious illness.

I do though worry about giving it to other people, so am doing a lateral flow test regularly and before meeting anyone.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

"No fuck it. We die like real men.

Have you ever saw in person someone fighting and dying with this virus? Have you ever saw their faces in their last breathing after suffering for days?

All well and good but lost 3 people this year not one to covid directly but because of the lockdown and fear of covid, there is no time in this life to waste on being scared we must go live our life in our way.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *parkle1974 OP Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"I think at some point we will all catch it, the odds of me dodging it for next 40 years are very slim. Am also more afraid, emotionally, of being locked down. So am fully vaccinated to protect against serious illness.

I do though worry about giving it to other people, so am doing a lateral flow test regularly and before meeting anyone."

What if who you're meeting isn't testing or haven't been vaccinated?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

I've been cautious since it started but had covid before first lockdown and I've had both jabs and booster is on Thursday. I won't let it stop me from living life but I won't go crazy either.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I am as we live with my mum and she is vulnerable and my eldest has asthma, so I wouldn’t want him to get it from me (although more likely to catch it in School).

I also work in the care industry and if I accidentally were to pass it on to colleagues who then pass it on themselves, the knock on effects could be devastating.

I’m not a social butterfly and I’m quite reclusive so it’s not a hardship for me.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *orkshireDrifterMan
over a year ago

Nafferton, nr Driffield.

I was really looking forward to a group session on the 18th but have given my apologies with great regret. I think that it would be irresponsible to go.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The science is proven to work not only in this latest public health crisis but in assisting with limiting of other viral infections.

I just don’t get why people have a problem with having the vaccine. It’s the responsible action to take."

Which one? The first? Second? Third? Fourth?...

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *appychix77Couple
over a year ago

DERBY

Just living life but wearing a mask when needed, im afraid covid is here to stay in its various strains i for 1 am not hiding away anymore but will test myself regularly to protect my family and friends ?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have been cautious throughout pandemic times. Keeping myself to self.

However, feel like booking tickets to a sporting event in the coming week.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do though worry about giving it to other people, so am doing a lateral flow test regularly and before meeting anyone.

What if who you're meeting isn't testing or haven't been vaccinated? "

I'm prepared no risk catching it as i think the vaccine significantly reduces the risk of serious illness in someone of my age/BMI/health level so don't ask others to test.

If people haven't been vaccinated then I respect their choice but it is there decision to take that risk. I will though continue to take lateral flow tests.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

I've been largely avoiding crowded indoor places but the emergence of this new variant will certainly reinforce that policy.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do though worry about giving it to other people, so am doing a lateral flow test regularly and before meeting anyone.

What if who you're meeting isn't testing or haven't been vaccinated?

I'm prepared no risk catching it as i think the vaccine significantly reduces the risk of serious illness in someone of my age/BMI/health level so don't ask others to test.

If people haven't been vaccinated then I respect their choice but it is there decision to take that risk. I will though continue to take lateral flow tests.

*Prepared to take the risk in catching it

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *parkle1974 OP Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

I do though worry about giving it to other people, so am doing a lateral flow test regularly and before meeting anyone.

What if who you're meeting isn't testing or haven't been vaccinated?

I'm prepared no risk catching it as i think the vaccine significantly reduces the risk of serious illness in someone of my age/BMI/health level so don't ask others to test.

If people haven't been vaccinated then I respect their choice but it is there decision to take that risk. I will though continue to take lateral flow tests.

You can still catch it though...ok so your chance of ending up in IC are greatly reduced, but what about others you interact with??

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do though worry about giving it to other people, so am doing a lateral flow test regularly and before meeting anyone.

What if who you're meeting isn't testing or haven't been vaccinated?

I'm prepared no risk catching it as i think the vaccine significantly reduces the risk of serious illness in someone of my age/BMI/health level so don't ask others to test.

If people haven't been vaccinated then I respect their choice but it is there decision to take that risk. I will though continue to take lateral flow tests.

You can still catch it though...ok so your chance of ending up in IC are greatly reduced, but what about others you interact with??"

That's why I do a lateral flow test but those I am with are voluntarily choosing to interact with me as well.

I also do think this crisis is here for years and case numbers will remain high. I have to balance that with my mental health and wellbeing.

Hence my conclusion to get fully vaccinated, test myself regularly but then carry on with life. I understand for others it will be a different judgement call and respect that.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Christmas is not canceled

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The science is proven to work not only in this latest public health crisis but in assisting with limiting of other viral infections.

I just don’t get why people have a problem with having the vaccine. It’s the responsible action to take.

Which one? The first? Second? Third? Fourth?..."

Does it matter?

We have annual flu shots?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The science is proven to work not only in this latest public health crisis but in assisting with limiting of other viral infections.

I just don’t get why people have a problem with having the vaccine. It’s the responsible action to take.

Which one? The first? Second? Third? Fourth?...

Does it matter?

We have annual flu shots?"

It matters to me.

What's the evidence for efficacy with the latest variant?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And this isn't annual. At the present rate I could expect 4-5 jabs in a year!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *orty-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Leyland

"I was out for dinner last night I'm out twice next weekend and I don't intend on changing that.

So long as venues are open I'll be there.

I've no plans to hide away and nor will I stop welcoming friends into my home "

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

That's interesting.

I've decided not to have the booster for now at least.

I was pretty ill with covid. The first jab was almost as bad but shorter. Second one not quite so bad but I've had enough with having had flu jabs too!

I'd been wondering if people had had a bad time with boosters.

The only side effects I had with the booster were a bloody sore arm, severe headache and felt quite sick but those symptoms passed within 24 hours x"

Mine lasted about 36 hours and was muscle aches, headache, nausea, joint stiffness, skin felt burnt, skin on hands felt like it was going to rip open, first the chills then a fever, also bad taste in the mouth and tongue felt like I’d been licking a battery, apart from that ok, I thought I had covid but test was negative so just my body didn’t care much for the booster

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *parkle1974 OP Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Christmas is not canceled

Yet!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *lutForYou69Woman
over a year ago

Bristol

Nope carrying on as I have been

Wearing masks where I “have to”

Life is too short

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I’m being super cautious although I have been anyway because of RSV and the risk to my baby not just covid. I’m avoiding crowds, doing regular lateral flows. Had a family party yesterday but we are all double or triple vaxed and took lateral flows. Not meeting anyway and as my baby is young I had a good excuse to avoid the work’s Christmas do.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *all me FlikWoman
over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

I've been cautious throughout, not just for me but also my loved ones. I recently witnessed a less cautious friend nearly die in hospital and dont know yet what the long term effect on his life will be.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

Taking it a bit slower.

I'm seeing the numbers increase at work.

No deaths as yet but a few younger folks quite poorly.

Next few weeks will be interesting.

Did start going to parties again but looks like back to square one for a bit.

Will lockdowns start, doubt it, but let's see how we get along up to Christmas.

Take care all.

Try to be nice.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By * F 2018Couple
over a year ago

shropshire

"No fuck it. We die like real men.

Have you ever saw in person someone fighting and dying with this virus? Have you ever saw their faces in their last breathing after suffering for days?

You took the words right out of my mouth, and some that have not had vaccines wish they had. You'll still catch it but you might not be so bad it does offer protection. Some of the comment I've read are awful on here and fb .nurses and drs are trying there best...you had vaccines and things when you were young and thought nothing this one was made a little faster but they still knew what they were doing.working 24/7 . Trouble is everyone is a expert ...not!!!

This is a virus we won't get rid of it for ages but we can help ourselves...choices yes..but will you still want the NHS if you need to be ventilated or help its all new and we learn as we go through it...

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I’m being cautious but also enjoying myself.

Just been in manchester for the weekend and see my folks in a week. As before this, my interaction with others is zero, except my lad. I took daily lfts leading up to this weekend and throughout, that will continue through this week until I see my folks and they are doing the same.

This is going to be around for a long time, vaccines or not. Life has been on hold way too long and you have to make your own personal choices around risk.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

"Christmas is not canceled

I'll be leaving a LFT for Father Christmas, not having him snotting all over the house.

Imagine all those little virus crawling around his beard singing a medley of Christmas Carols.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not being more cautious at all. I’m fully vaccinated and when, as i do,i regularly visit cafes, pubs, restaurants etc i take the view that everyone else there is vaccinated and being careful around their vulnerable friends and relatives. I am not prepared to hide indoors indefinitely in the belief that i have to spend my life protecting mankind from something i probably don’t have.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *racy_JacksWoman
over a year ago

Derby

I’m being a fairly cautious in the lead up to Christmas mainly with ‘selfish’ reasons in mind. I want to minimise the likelihood of having to isolate over Christmas. At the moment something like a works do feels no way worth it. I understand others’ choices not to miss out but this Christmas is particularly important to me

My mum is receiving chemotherapy for a blood cancer, I visit semi regularly and have been mindful in the lead up to visiting her. At the moment I’m thinking/behaving similarly to how I do usually at those times

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *wings_n_RoundaboutsMan
over a year ago

The North

"I was out for dinner last night I'm out twice next weekend and I don't intend on changing that.

So long as venues are open I'll be there.

I've no plans to hide away and nor will I stop welcoming friends into my home "

I don't even know yet i know we would get on.

Live and let live

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'm certainly more cautious. I need a passport for all venues, stay masked in public, use gloves when touching things in public and last had a PCR test 4 days ago, to help to protect others. Other measures, including hand washing etc are just common sense and helpful

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

Post new Message to Thread