Category Archives: Observations
Week 15 lockdown: Lockdown forgotten?
This week we had some great summer weather, the beaches were packed and it was announced the bars/pubs will open; the daily COVID press briefing has now been cancelled and even Joe Wicks’ daily PE workout has scaled back… no … Continue reading
Week 14 lockdown: Activity ramping up
This week was busy, plenty to do at work. For most people, those I speak to, activity does seem to be ramping up…. indeed frenetic in some areas… I just hope these are green shoots (a micro-indicator) for a wider … Continue reading
Week 13 lockdown: Getting outside
This week, with the nice weather and relaxation of restrictions I have been able to get out a little more… and judging by the increased traffic noise so have most people. This has been a welcome relief from the last … Continue reading
Week 12 lockdown: Slowly does it
Lockdown continues to slowly ease in the UK, it is increasingly hard to remember when out… Queue lines are closer and everything feels very laissez-faire. Tensions abound, however, with demonstrations in the UK and around the world. A cause which … Continue reading
Week 11 lockdown: Exit or not?
Another interesting week and it does feel like we have all forgotten lockdown even existed. Maybe it is the weather, maybe we are just used to it, but there is a sense that everything feels more normal than maybe it … Continue reading
Week 10 of lockdown: Where next…?
The psychological relaxation of restrictions seems to continue apace with traffic on the roads and beaches full, but the question top of mind this week is where next now… the observations for this week. The volume of internet memes definitely … Continue reading
Week 9 of lockdown: Out and about… a little more
It seemed like this last week the world decided enough is enough and we are all ready to get back to normal… restrictions were being lifted and it felt like the lockdown pressure went down somewhat at home and work… … Continue reading
Week 8 of lockdown: Waiting for normal
With some nice weather* have been feeling the need to get out and do stuff this week…. the risk is still there of course, not much has changed, but this is going to get harder in the summer for sure. … Continue reading
Week 7 of lockdown: Getting used to remote working
It is now the start of week 7 and it feels like we are getting used to remote working. It is no longer new, we understand how it works now and feels that some of the more dynamics are starting … Continue reading
Week 6 of lockdown: getting bored…
Observations from this week Any novelty of being stuck in lockdown is certainly now starting to wear off. An urge to get out and do something is definitely increasing…. nothing has really changed mind you… just more normalised… there is … Continue reading
