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    Join Date: Apr 2016

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    Been listening more than ever. Shielding for 12 weeks and recently a letter to say another month. But I'm cool with it. I have to shop so being very cautious. Tbh 'er indoors and myself will be shielding much longer than this and I'm ready for it. Usually I would be out working on my car and hifi takes a back seat so enjoying being in the listening room. Also saving money just by not buying petrol so bought another amp just for fun. As for those stressing, don't let it get you down, if you paid a visit to a cancer unit like we were doing before this situation you realise how good we've got it. When you see young people suffering before they've had a life I question what it's all about.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bumpy View Post
    Thanks for your concerns good people. I am in general good spirits, but find I cant connect emotionally with my music like I used to. In a similar vein, I also used to paint watercolours regularly, but cant be arsed to pick up a brush at present.


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    Audio Al is offline Pishanto Specialist & Super-Daftee
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    Also for me , Lockdown ? What lockdown , I have been working full time as normal throughout

    Coz i'm good like that , so value my time alone with my music and crapfi / midfi / hifi
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    I feel similar to Al, lockdown? My work requires me to be there, which I am hugely thankful to even have a job and means to go. Yet it also means working with basically a skeleton crew, so more demands on everyone, more responsibility, and try to not make mistakes, get hurt, or just go somewhat mental.

    Plus throw the complete lunacy that is going on-and has been over here in the US, makes me sick. I really wonder where true human kindness, compassion has gone. A country/world gone bonkers at a time(really always) we should be pulling together instead of feeding all the unrest, racial issues, and everything else.

    My mom has had two strokes over the last couple weeks, and I cannot even see her. My step daughter is about to give birth to her first child, and her husband has just found out he has a rare cancer, which obviously isn’t good, especially now looking to be a father.

    My wife is in the midst of losing her job, one that she loves dearly, and the thought of even attempting to get out and look, and go through the hell hole that can be, especially now, well, it can all be a bit over whelming. I thought mentally that some of this wouldn’t get to me-or that I would not allow it to, but have found it easier said than done!

    But in it all, I feel my wife and I are very fortunate in so many ways, especially when I do see so many that have little to nothing, with very little help or hope. It takes one look around to realize I have no reason to complain one bit, and try to help those less fortunate if possible. That helps bring grounding, and focus too.

    When I do take time to sit and listen though, music almost always brings me so much joy, and settles my heart and soul, much like the sea does(even though I am far from it). So all is not lost, perspective from a good place does help! Keep the chins up folks, better days ahead hopefully, it may be awhile, but we need to keep on, keeping on!
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    Audio Al is offline Pishanto Specialist & Super-Daftee
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frazeur1 View Post
    I feel similar to Al, lockdown? My work requires me to be there, which I am hugely thankful to even have a job and means to go. Yet it also means working with basically a skeleton crew, so more demands on everyone, more responsibility, and try to not make mistakes, get hurt, or just go somewhat mental.

    Plus throw the complete lunacy that is going on-and has been over here in the US, makes me sick. I really wonder where true human kindness, compassion has gone. A country/world gone bonkers at a time(really always) we should be pulling together instead of feeding all the unrest, racial issues, and everything else.

    My mom has had two strokes over the last couple weeks, and I cannot even see her. My step daughter is about to give birth to her first child, and her husband has just found out he has a rare cancer, which obviously isn’t good, especially now looking to be a father.

    My wife is in the midst of losing her job, one that she loves dearly, and the thought of even attempting to get out and look, and go through the hell hole that can be, especially now, well, it can all be a bit over whelming. I thought mentally that some of this wouldn’t get to me-or that I would not allow it to, but have found it easier said than done!

    But in it all, I feel my wife and I are very fortunate in so many ways, especially when I do see so many that have little to nothing, with very little help or hope. It takes one look around to realize I have no reason to complain one bit, and try to help those less fortunate if possible. That helps bring grounding, and focus too.

    When I do take time to sit and listen though, music almost always brings me so much joy, and settles my heart and soul, much like the sea does(even though I am far from it). So all is not lost, perspective from a good place does help! Keep the chins up folks, better days ahead hopefully, it may be awhile, but we need to keep on, keeping on!



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    Up until now i've been in the same camp as Al, i do a lot of work with the NHS so it's been busy to say the least, however as of Wednesday i'm on furlough, not because work has slowed or anything like that, but i'm type 1 diabetic and our HR team have just realised that i really shouldn't be traveling the country in and out of hospitals so i'm actually looking forward to a little down time.

    When not on the road i'm working from home so i am getting the chance to do more listening than i normally would, i've bought some new speakers a couple of new amps, 1 which is in Scotland which i'll collect when we are allowed to travel there and the other is winging its way to me via the post, so i can't wait for that, i also seem to be buying vinyl like nobodies business i must be buying 4 or 5 new LP's every week since lockdown so i'm getting to listen to a lot of new stuff which i'm quite enjoying. i can't say i'm not getting as much enjoyment out of the music as i was pre lockdown but then like i said i've not been locked up for 2+ months.


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    Join Date: Sep 2017

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    Whilst I'm listening to my system for around 12hrs a day (work part-time, early mornings in a newsagents) I'm finding I'm suffering from over exposure to music for about 60% of the time. Some days I just stick the system on and have RP playing as I don't need to interact with the rig so can, do other stuff like reading or housework. Though the last 2 weeks have been good as have put my wallet into ICU 😬 having bought an OL Conqueror 3C and a Tron Seven Ultimate Phono (due at Lurch towers end of the week). So rediscovering my records with the new arm, and looking forward to doing it with the PS when it arrives.
    Crazy thing is before lockdown I was never bothered about going anywhere and quite happily stayed in listening and reading. However now there's nowhere to go I'm frustrated at the limited options available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frazeur1 View Post
    I feel similar to Al, lockdown? My work requires me to be there, which I am hugely thankful to even have a job and means to go. Yet it also means working with basically a skeleton crew, so more demands on everyone, more responsibility, and try to not make mistakes, get hurt, or just go somewhat mental.

    Plus throw the complete lunacy that is going on-and has been over here in the US, makes me sick. I really wonder where true human kindness, compassion has gone. A country/world gone bonkers at a time(really always) we should be pulling together instead of feeding all the unrest, racial issues, and everything else.

    My mom has had two strokes over the last couple weeks, and I cannot even see her. My step daughter is about to give birth to her first child, and her husband has just found out he has a rare cancer, which obviously isn’t good, especially now looking to be a father.

    My wife is in the midst of losing her job, one that she loves dearly, and the thought of even attempting to get out and look, and go through the hell hole that can be, especially now, well, it can all be a bit over whelming. I thought mentally that some of this wouldn’t get to me-or that I would not allow it to, but have found it easier said than done!

    But in it all, I feel my wife and I are very fortunate in so many ways, especially when I do see so many that have little to nothing, with very little help or hope. It takes one look around to realize I have no reason to complain one bit, and try to help those less fortunate if possible. That helps bring grounding, and focus too.

    When I do take time to sit and listen though, music almost always brings me so much joy, and settles my heart and soul, much like the sea does(even though I am far from it). So all is not lost, perspective from a good place does help! Keep the chins up folks, better days ahead hopefully, it may be awhile, but we need to keep on, keeping on!
    You actually have every reason to complain a bit, and the fact that you're not doing is a credit to you! Keep smiling Timothy, and if there's such a thing as karma things will get better for you I wish you well
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    Join Date: Feb 2014

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    Thanks, really all is good indeed! One day at a time! Be well all!
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  10. #20
    Join Date: Mar 2018

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    It is a strange time for us all and no doubt it must be affecting folks in different ways. I feel for all those who are worried about their job security and the consequences that may arise or already impacted on their lives. Personal circumstances will be feeding into peoples mood throughout the day, during all activities, including listening to music. Hopefully the latter helps to lift their spirits in difficult times.

    As for me I have found myself browsing the classifieds more than usual and wondering if I should buy this bit or that bit of kit. So far the urge to invest further in more boxes for this crazy hobby has been resisted and instead purchased more vinyl to enjoy on the current system. It's always pleasurable opening up a delivery and then sitting down for a listen.

    Wishing all the best to those that are having difficult times.

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