''Raise a pint to our NHS' - The first things Edinburgh residents plan to do once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted

It’s been a tough couple of weeks under lockdown due to the impact of Covid-19.
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Most people across the nation have been sticking to the Government guidelines by maintaining social distance and staying at home unless for essential reasons like getting food and medicine.

But the more time we spend indoors and away from friends and family, the more we might think about what we take for granted in life and the things we miss most.

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On Tuesday afternoon, we put this question to Edinburgh Evening News readers: What will be one of the first things you do once the lockdown ends?

Edinburgh Evening News readers told us the first things they would do once lockdown is lifted.Edinburgh Evening News readers told us the first things they would do once lockdown is lifted.
Edinburgh Evening News readers told us the first things they would do once lockdown is lifted.

Here are some of the best responses…

On twitter, @bgc_brian said: “The same as everyone else, go down the pub and get plastered.”

@Jacobfarr31 said: “Going to bet everything I’ve saved on the first round of fixtures after the break, drink the Cleri dry of Vitamin T and then sesh until there is no more seshing to be done.”

Another, @mrlpofedinburgh, said: “Going for a McDonald’s or Burger King or fiveguys or whatever opens first.”

Stevie g said: “Straight to the bookies..”

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Hibs fan Barney McGrew said: “Have a pint to celebrate Hertz getting relegated.”

On Facebook, David Bell responded to the question to say: “Probably still looking for hand sanitiser..”

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David Houston said: “Raise a pint to our NHS and many other frontline followed by many more pints and meal in the pub to celebrate all the missed birthdays.”

John Greenhorn said: “Have a deep thought about the people that have lost their lives to the virus and have all my family round for a meal and a drink and enjoy knowing that this will bring us closer and respect the quality of the life we have.”

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Ken Johnston said: “Go have a dram with my 96 year old Dad, my son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Nothing else is important.”

Gavin Whigham said: “Go visit my gran and buy her a fish supper.”

Russell-Elaine Johnston said: “Have a haircut and then visit my wife who is in a care home and I have not seen her since early March!”

Chris MacFarlane said: “All being well, the first 3 things I will be doing are:1. Gym2. Hearts games3. Get absolutely mortal drunk with all the friends and family.”

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Fiona Akacha said: “Have a family bbq. Gin and giggles all round!”

But Martin Dunne warned: “When the lockdown is relaxed the virus isn't just gonna go away & people are just gonna go back to living normal lives it's still gonna be out there to be passed on through the population. All these false messages about lockdown stopping, people will get complacent, it will still be taking lives.”