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Absolutely. Best to be safe and sure,and have another vino!!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:27pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:31pm
Robbie73 wrote on Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:27pm:
Absolutely. Best to be safe and sure,and have another vino!!!!
Hi yes best to stick to what you know is free from a fine but mor importantly stops the spread of this horrible virus .
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:13pm
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Seems from reading all these posts, and others on the same subject, common sense seems to not apply in Spain. If two people live together - eat together, sleep together, etc etc - what is the problem with going out as a couple to do something as mundane as shopping? If they sleep in the same bed, or relatively close together, why does one have to sit in the back seat while the other drives? I just don't get it.
I'm marooned at home in England itching to visit my Spanish property again but am being patient like the rest of us who are unable to fly. While the social distancing rules are being applied here as well they seem to be applied with a bit more thought and common sense. There is nothing wrong with going out as a couple, or even as a family for the standard "once a day exercise/dog walk" etc. I get the impression from reading on here, and other places, that if you do that in Spain you're in big trouble. I think that's just stupid if true.
I'm not advocating being reckless and making close contact with strangers every day but surely a bit of logic has to be applied here. People here are (mostly) being particular when they walk the streets - when you cross someone's path you or the other party seems to be giving the other a very wide berth. I've never seen so many people walking, or jogging, down the middle of a road! I watch the news, and I know that Spain is being hit hard by this virus. But so is the UK so I don't see why there can't be a universal approach to it where possible.
Robbie73 wrote on Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:48am:
Hi. Having not been out during the lockdown,my husband has been doing the shopping. It isn't his forte,and we have been doing without basic things at times? My arthritis is particularly bad having not been out for so long,with no exercise. I don't know why a spouse can't travel in th...
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...e car,and shop,whilst the driver stays in the car? We are as protected as we can be,and I would be as brief as possible in the supermarket. This morning,I am so tempted to go with him,but afraid of a fine? We are not irresponsible people,have done every single thing laid down by the lockdown law here in Torrevieja for the last 5 weeks. Any thoughts or advice please. Gracias.
Write a list....SIMPLES !
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:38am
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The problem with shopping as a couple is that it increases the number of people in the shop/supermarket. Obviously fine if it’s only one couple, but if everyone did it, the possibility of transmission increases and distancing becomes doubly difficult.
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:16am
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Stephanie86 wrote on Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:38am:
The problem with shopping as a couple is that it increases the number of people in the shop/supermarket. Obviously fine if it’s only one couple, but if everyone did it, the possibility of transmission increases and distancing becomes doubly difficult.
One in the shop, the other stays in the car. I know that might be uncomfortable as the temperatures rise but it’s an option at least.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:25am
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MichaelLaSiesta wrote on Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:16am:
One in the shop, the other stays in the car. I know that might be uncomfortable as the temperatures rise but it’s an option at least.
So in that case, what is the point of two people going?
Stephanie86 wrote on Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:25am:
So in that case, what is the point of two people going?
Exactly!
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:35am
Robbie73 wrote on Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:55pm:
I will take a look. Gracias. Onwards and upwards!! Just to say....I gave the 'Mancub' an extremely detailed list,and I still got the wrong items. I rest my case,but will stay housebound for the duration!!!
Hi
Can you take photos on your phone. Save them under "shopping" then your hubby can refer to it when in supermarket.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:43am
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Stephanie86 wrote on Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:38am:
The problem with shopping as a couple is that it increases the number of people in the shop/supermarket. Obviously fine if it’s only one couple, but if everyone did it, the possibility of transmission increases and distancing becomes doubly difficult.
I think you should be allowed to travel from home as a couple,but just one person go into the shop. Not to be though.
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