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A daily stroll round my little garden every day to pull any weeds is all it needs. Stubborn ones are dug out with a weeding tool or if that doesn't work I go on the attack with boiling salt water. That's a very last resort though, I like instant results and it takes too long for them to die back. And not good for cats paws.

No. I love my home and have spent the last 18 years turning it into the little sanctuary it is today. It would have to be something far more drastic than a virus to make me move.

No. Why would anyone making this choice feel the need to explain themselves? On the other hand, do those who voted yes truly realise what they'd be doing to their bodies?

Jacinda Arden but we couldn't afford her!

Yes to my 2 great grandchildren. The grandchildren will get a money gift card, the adults will get a small present. If they're good ;-)

Having been shielding for the past 3 months I've grown to appreciate a new way to shop. I go on line, choose what I want and my family buys it for me using staff discount from the various stores they work for. Then I transfer the money to them and it's delivered to my door by very polite delivery people giving me time to do what I want, what could be better?!

Always too soon to have football!

I don't know if it's just me but I feel this poll is unnecessary under present circumstances. Absolutely not going abroad by plane again at any time. Anyone who thinks it's a good idea to do so for pleasure has no regard for the world we're privileged to live on as caretakers for future generations. Our own island has the most beautiful scenery, towns, villages and beaches which we don't take advantage of yet tourists flock here every year. What does that say? Staycations and spend local has to be the way forward.

I've always cooked from scratch, baked my own bread, cakes etc, so always a joy to eat real food.

Haven't drunk alcohol for many years so no, not drinking more. Eating a lot more croissants though!

Yes it conveys a clear message that the government can't decide what to say or do so it keeps changing its mind.

I won't be flying anywhere but this is a decision I made some time ago to reduce my carbon footprint. There are many places in UK just as beautiful, if not more so, to visit by car which is a lot safer than flying at the best of times.

I nominate my son, an EMT who would take his wife, my daughter-in-law, a nurse who has been working on Covid-19 wards. I'd nominate all NHS staff if I could, and their parents, spouses, children etc., who are constantly concerned for them.

I've been cutting (and dyeing) my own hair for years, whether long, short, straight, curly and everything in between. I get lots of complements and am often asked who does it. I have no formal training but have professional sets of scissors, brushes, combs etc. If in doubt YouTube and/or a friend can be very helpful. I couldn't afford to pay what hairdressers charge when with a little care and patience most people can do it themselves.

As an 'at risk' I'm confined to barracks so it helps to pass the time and I like feeling fresh anyway , though I do have trouble deciding what to wear to put the bins out! My Mum used to say cleanliness is next to Godliness, and I always remember that if I'm ever tempted to be a slouch.

I've cut my hair for the past 50 or so years. just got for a neaten-up about every 6 months as it's short and quite curly. I've always coloured my own hair, my hairdresser is impressed with the colour and condition, and quite taken aback when I told her I buy a colour from the £1 shop. As it's short I only use 1/2 a box to do the roots, 50p a time at home for what would cost £40 or more at a salon.

I used to be but I'm now a great-grandmother that privilege has been passed to my daughter who loves it as much as I did. Never a task, always a pleasure and I'm always on hand to share it if need be.

As people grow older and live through more disasters and crises they learn that it's sensible to keep a small supply of essentials. Sadly youngsters don't so are greedy and clear shelves, not thinking about the next person. It will never change unless there is rationing from the start.

No matt3r what governments do, in cases like this nothing will ever be enough as until there is an antidote it is out of everyone's hands.

I haven't bought newspapers for years, they tell blatant lies and twist things to sell their rag. I seldom hear/watch the news or gloom'n'doom programme as |I call it. Certainly not on BBC channel which is prejudiced toward the current government.

Circumstances meant that I had to sell my home and move to a housing association property some 18 years ago. I was fortunate to be allocated a lovely almost new 3-bed semi in a small rural town and have good neighbours. Now in my 70's I have copd, heart problems and arthritic knees so would love to move to a bungalow. Trouble is people who want 3-bed homes want grass for their children, not my small hard-landscaped garden. I don't want to leave but accept the fact that it's the right thing for me and I can make a property into a home wherever I live.

Whoops sorry I meant to click green thumbs up. I wouldn't eat it either.

I agree a real tree is more environmentally friendly but don't have a plastic one, I make my own with twigs and foliage.

Why is 'Don't' not listed?

I never told my children they were naughty, but did tell them the action that caused the admonishment was. Tell a child it's naughty, stupid or whatever and it will believe you, do we really want to do that to our children? I'm old school and did have the rare occasion to tap my children, who have grown up as well-balanced, kind and hard working people. I don't believe a tap on the hand when the child puts itself in danger would turn them into a violent murderer!

After I'd laughed at the question I realised it was serious! All I can say, seriously, is when is this woman going to be hauled in front of the Ed Authority for at the least an admonishment, and training in the physical education of children?

I've never bought into any of the 'traditions' from across the pond and have no intention of starting. If/when I need an item I save for it then shop around for the best deal rather than purchase dubious, reduced tat on the day stores are having a clear-out of old stock.

Had no intention of watching, I've heard all their lies and promises still to be broken. My time is too precious to waste on these halfwits.

Already done, peace of mind for me and a difficult time averted for my children.

Who invents these ridiculous ideas?!

No question about it, we must give back the environment we have stolen from them. It was never ours so we should return it to them and learn to be extra cautious in their territories or take the consequences. This goes for all animals and birds, not just the few mentioned.

We've become the laughing stock of the world, the only way we'll ever be able to hold our heads up again is to get rid of all three of the showers calling themselves political parties and start afresh as a member of the EU. If this continues it won't be long before we become the latest state of the US, then heaven help us!

Never bought either so wouldn't worry me if they were called Snickerthons!

What a ridiculous question!

What wasn't mentioned in the script above is that Steve Easterbrook, annual earnings £12+million, received a £21million pay-off. By all means have a relationship with a colleague if you're both prepared for the consequences but don't expect to be asked to leave with such an immoral hand-out. It makes a compete mockery of company rules.

XR took a vote on the apalling action of the rebels who disrupted the tube trains and the result was a resounding No, do not do this, it will damage us for a very long time. But the rebels went ahead and gave the media and the population fuel for the fire that was barely smoking. XR, without these idiots, are bringing attention to possibly the most serious global matter we have ever faced. Politicians and corporations must take notice now because we are killing the world which is not ours to destroy.

Edgeley and can we report them if they don't? Ha ha

Where do these silly ideas come from? A wolf whistle is a form of complement, it's the person who doesn't accept it as such who has a big problem. As for reporting it to the police that's completely selfish, wasting police time and money which could be best used to catch criminals, not someone paying them a complement. How ridiculous would they feel if instead of the police being able to attend a robbery at their home address which a neighbour/passer by had reported they were wasting police time at the station because some poor sod whistled at them?!

Never heard or seen such a ridiculous idea in my life. Guaranteed to cause accidents and will certainly make my regular A1 M25 M1 M6 trips far more dangerous. I can only assume that the person who dreamed this one up is a non-driver or needs certifying or both.

I doubt it but I hope so. I chose not to fly any more for the sake of our world but I have no doubt there are many who ignore the damage they're doing and go blithely on their jolly way to destroy it further. If they don't consider other peoples futures at least they could consider their own children and grandchildren.