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I expect most places are like this as most people are reasonable and are doing their best. It just so happens that there are some bad apples and they just happen to be causing problems when a press photographer is passing...“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.” -
Convenient as it is, I can't really consider visiting Screwfix as essential. It's not really taking a lockdown seriously to insist I must be allowed to visit a takeaway, garden centre, DIY store, etc.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsOriginally posted by vetranComment
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I do having had a u-bend issue after lockdown 1 meaning I couldn't use my kitchen sink.Originally posted by d000hg View Post
I actually went to Toolstation but the branch was on the same industrial estate as Screwfix and other building trade retailers.
Both stores were empty, had their doors open and Toolstation only allowed one customer in at a time.
The only takeaway I seen that has been full of people is "Pret". One of the other coffee shops in my area had issues but it is clear the council spoke to them and now no-one is allowed in the premises.Originally posted by d000hg View Post"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Lots of trades use Screwfix too so I guess that means it's also not essential for plumbers and electricians to do repairs. Smell gas? We'll fix it at Easter, just keep the windows open and don't use the light switches.Originally posted by d000hg View Post
I know you didn't mean that but it's impractical to segregate who can/can't use a particular shop.Comment
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DIY stores and the like here are only open to tradespeople
Sent from my 5g carrier pigeon“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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It's very easy to restrict sales to those with a trade account. Lots of trades merchants only sell to trade already, though Screwfix is often more convenient.Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
Also, you can still buy from SF for delivery.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsOriginally posted by vetranComment
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SF and Toolstation have some items they don't deliver.Originally posted by d000hg View Post
It's the likes of B&Q and Homebase that are more likely to be the problem as they sell home furnishings and garden stuff including plants.
I've never seen anyone in Wickes, SF or Toolstation just browsing...."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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No but you see a queue 20 deep at times to be served.
The things they don't deliver, are they essential? Could you find an alternative seller online?
By its very nature lockdown is likely to be damned annoying and inconvenient. It's an extreme thing. That seems to be the message that's lost, it's just the norm now. I'm as guilty of it as anyone else... I could easily get everything I need and most luxuries I don't need from the DPD driver just like you
I compromise by visiting places when they're dead quiet but it's clearly not essential. We're all hypocrites
Last edited by d000hg; 12 January 2021, 23:21.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsOriginally posted by vetranComment
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Scotland from Saturday.
BBC News - Tightening of Scottish lockdown rules announced
Tightening of Scottish lockdown rules announced - BBC News"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Fantastic. England can use the new data the Scots accumulate over the coming weeks to prove it does or doesn't make a real difference before following with similarly unsubstantiated claims it will improve the situation.Originally posted by SueEllen View Post
Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.Comment
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