Corona Virus: How Are We Doing?

[fossyant]

I've just been asked to translate instructions into english for the tests now being given out in local kindergartens: they have people translating into a dozen languages or more this weekend...

I hope you are getting paid.

 

[vickster]

I thought most blokes cut their own, or get their OH to cut it for them. Most blokes that I know do. It's quicker to cut it at home than the time it takes to travel to the barbers!
Currently on my spring #2 intermediate cut. When it gets warmer it's #1 time for a few months, then back to #2 for the autumn. #3 is strictly for the depths of winter. This hair care stuff for blokes is really easy, I don't know why it's such a big drama for some.

Some men (who still have hair) like to look good, not just like thugs

 

[Andy in Germany]

I hope you are getting paid.

I get a "volunteers stipend", which is pocket money. That's okay: I got a lot out of this country over the years if you include the training and support we were given when I couldn't earn anything; I can give a bit back.

 

[vickster]

Lloyd's Pharmacy in Sainsburys have them. I start using them tomorrow. Been told twice a week, but there's seven tests in the box, making me think its one a day.

Full instructions inside the box, which I've not opened yet.

They don’t have to all be used at once...

 

[fossyant]

I'm yet to get a 'test' but it sounds more uncomfortable than the jab TBH.

 

[vickster]

I'm yet to get a 'test' but it sounds more uncomfortable than the jab TBH.

Takes about 30 seconds, barely worth a mention and and no side effects

 

[fossyant]

Some men (who still have hair) like to look good, not just like thugs

I still won't look good.... I don't do mine too short as the boss complains - I once did a summer cut, didn't go down too well. 12mm on the sides and a bit longer on top get's approval.

 

[vickster]

I still won't look good.... I don't do mine too short as the boss complains - I once did a summer cut, didn't go down too well. 12mm on the sides and a bit longer on top get's approval.

I said some men, not you

 

[fossyant]

I said some men, not you

Hehe heh - the lads look great with good hair, as do the girls. All depends upon your lifestyle too - some are going mental without a hair cut, eye brow beading and stuff. It matters to some folk, and the lockdown has really affected many people not being able to get a 'feel good' treatment. I've seen lots of behaviour impacts to all sorts of ages...

Lots of friends missing all that TBH. It's nice for someone to cut your hair, I used to enjoy it !

 

[vickster]

I was getting desperate for a haircut, too long and too thick, especially as I can’t shower at the moment and have to wash over bath!

 

[C R]

I was getting desperate for a haircut, too long and too thick, especially as I can’t shower at the moment and have to wash over bath!

How's the recovery going?

 

[vickster]

How's the recovery going?

Slowly but I am back in my own home

 

[Andy in Germany]

Translation finished. The diagrams had notes in English which makes me think the company has an English version from which they made a German translation, which was then sent to local governments here.

It also occurs that this is probably happening in the thousands of small towns around the country, which seems to be a lot of work. A decentralised country is a wonderful thing but I suspect there will be some calls to have a more centralised response to things like this in future.

 

[chriswoody]

Translation finished. The diagrams had notes in English which makes me think the company has an English version from which they made a German translation, which was then sent to local governments here.

It also occurs that this is probably happening in the thousands of small towns around the country, which seems to be a lot of work. A decentralised country is a wonderful thing but I suspect there will be some calls to have a more centralised response to things like this in future.

The kits that are being distributed in the schools here have instructions in perfect English, from the design of the box they come in, they actually appear to be destined for English speaking countries, German is a bit further down the instruction sheets.

 

[DaveReading]

They don’t have to all be used at once...

In fact there is no prescribed frequency of use.

The instructions that come with the kit simply say "How often you should test may vary depending on your circumstances and current national or local guidelines".

About twice a week seems to be the consensus.