How did it feel?

[PSumbler]

I was very surprised there was no mask wearing. I was expecting to see masks being worn by stewards to set an example. However, as soon as I walked in and realised that they were not compulsory, then I put mine in my pocket.

We wore ours until we got to our seats. Not really sure what to do for the best really but after wearing it everyday for the last few months I’m kind of used to it. Not actually sure what the rules are.

The rules will say you don't have to wear a mask but the wearing of it is personal choice and if I felt it necessary I wouldn't hesitate to put mine on.

Been in London this weekend, didn't wear the mask more than in places where I was asked to but also it was 'quiet' (by London standards) to ensure that you had to social distance.

Although its good to see that during 18 months of various lockdowns people's ability to walk down the street whilst staring intently at their mobile phone has not ceased at all

 

[Pegojack]

I envy all of you who went last night. The Swans were a huge part of my life and routines before I emigrated to Spain and they still are. I was at an al fresco dinner party last night with friends where we all brought food for the barbeque and played petanque in my mate's garden (he's German, so he does thing properly, with a correctly sized and surfaced pitch with scoreboard and floodlights!), but I have to admit to sneaking a peek at Flash Scores every two minutes on my phone. The tension became unbearable as the match reached the dying minutes and I expected to see the words 'Big Chance' next to Sheffield United at any second (Flash Scorers will know what I mean). Very glad we got our first point of the campaign.
I'm back in the UK for a visit in September, so my first use of my season ticket will be the home game against Huddersfield, but if Russell Martin's experiment takes shape and we start playing some good stuff, I'll be looking into cheap flights over for the weekend through the season. To pick up on the OP's point, I've been double vaccinated, so although I know it doesn't guarantee complete protection, there comes a point where you've got to start living your life again, eh?

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[Darran]

Walking up to the stadium, couldn't help but have a stupid big grin on my chops.

Nothing new there then.

 

[STID2017]

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Can't see anything in the inbox, mate.

Strange.
Anyway read you have your own ST so was a mute point

 

[Manselton Jack]

Just enjoyed being back after so long. Any thoughts I had about being around a crowd disappeared once I got to our seats - just got lost in the game.
Had a chat with a steward & he said we were allowed out to the catering outlets outside at half time, I didn't bother myself.
He also reckoned that it's being reviewed after the first 2 games so it's possible that the stadium catering outlets will be open for the Plymouth game.

Ready to buy lunch for the 1.00p.m kickoff ?

I'd like to think that's an error

 

[monmouth]

I didn’t go last night. There were a few reasons. The ridiculous kick off time and the fact that my wife had arranged a night with my sister and brother in law without consulting me or the fixture list being two of them. So we watched it on the telly with lots of beer. But that was fine because I’m still deeply uncomfortable at the thought of spending a couple of hours with 15000 other people after 18 months of social distancing etc. I plan on going on Tuesday but I reserve the right to change my mind. So how did it feel to be in there? Did you feel safe or did you feel the need to bath in bleach when you got home?

Please don’t turn this into a COVID v covidiot thread. I’m sure we all have our own views and feeling and all views are valid aren’t they?

I did the same as you. I thought I will go on Tuesday as am free, but I'm still not 100% sure. More I'm out of the habit of the journey than anything covidy. I've lost the habit of being arsed in the evenings when I can watch it here. I'll definitely be at the first 3pm saturday game.

 

[Muteswan]

I didn’t go last night. There were a few reasons. The ridiculous kick off time and the fact that my wife had arranged a night with my sister and brother in law without consulting me or the fixture list being two of them. So we watched it on the telly with lots of beer. But that was fine because I’m still deeply uncomfortable at the thought of spending a couple of hours with 15000 other people after 18 months of social distancing etc. I plan on going on Tuesday but I reserve the right to change my mind. So how did it feel to be in there? Did you feel safe or did you feel the need to bath in bleach when you got home?

Please don’t turn this into a COVID v covidiot thread. I’m sure we all have our own views and feeling and all views are valid aren’t they?

I’m in a similar mindset with regards to the mixing in such close quarters, I also didn’t go yesterday, but possibly may go on Tuesday. I did actually go to the friendly with Southampton as there was restricted attendance, and that felt ok but every other row was empty. If I go I’ll be wearing a mask anyway.

 

[WxmJax]

The missus booked a table for us at pizza express (I hate anything like that) because she had some vouchers to use up. I'd forgotten the kick-off time. Had to wait over an hour for meal to arrive, I wasn't happy. Got home for last 25 minutes. In fairness it was a cracking pizza.

 

[STID2017]

Ready to buy lunch for the 1.00p.m kickoff ?

I'd like to think that's an error

I had an email off the club to say the date and time are tbc, plus there was a competition on Facebook to win tickets for the game, so clearly tickets will be available for the game, probably a Tuesday 7.45 ? Otherwise packed lunch it is !!

 

[jackharris]

Tuesday 24th at 7pm

 

[STID2017]

Tuesday 24th at 7pm

Yep