Gary Manuel Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by PatMc on 17/03/2020 17:13:03: Posted by Erfolg on 17/03/2020 16:29:04: My last thanks to God, is thank goodness it was some one who is competent, who won our last General Election, a born manager. You must be joking. A bit early to judge just yet. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Richardson Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by Peter Miller on 17/03/2020 14:32:10: I have to go to waitrose tomorrow. It will be interesting to see if they are in the same situation I will carry my camera and see what I can get in the way of pictures. What I am dreading is this. my next door neighbour is 100 years old and I get a list of shopping to do in Waitrose. Her son does Asda but I have to do Waitrose. I will not go into it but it is bad enough on normal days. If she asks for bog rolls she will not live long enough to use half a roll. I think I will stock up on whisky in large quantities. I think that is an excellent idea Pete, I have been down to the local Liquor store to stock up with my favorite single malt. My theory is if alcohol kills this virus if I saturate my body from the inside on a regular basis this virus will avoid me - anyway that's my excuse and i'm sticking with it. On a more serious note, here in Canada a lot of supermarkets have now started to limit quantities of certain products purchased at any one time, which , I think is reasonable,also some major stores are allocating 1 or two hours at opening for seniors only to do there shopping - a great benefit to my wife and I - also those that offer it are now making deliveries of groceries for free, in fact you can order online, have your order delivered and never leave the house if you so wish. We are not as yet confined to barracks but I think it is just a matter of time. Her on our Island we have only one case so far, amazing really considering the amount of ferry traffic between here and the mainland and also the ferries from Washington State which has the highest number of cases in the US and was the first state to actually suffer from this virus. Now that I have bored you all to death I shall retire to my workshop and try and finish all those projects that need it . Stay well my internet friends, we all will emerge a little different on the other side of this, hopefully our leaders will have learned the lesson all boy scouts learn " BE PREPARED " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 The main fear that closing schools will effectively affect attendance at work of most of the NHS Edited By Denis Watkins on 17/03/2020 17:25:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 It’s beyond my little brain.. why would anyone suddenly panic buy fuel if you’re stuck in the house for either 2 or 12 weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Some shops here opening for our old folks only, during certain hours. Good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solly Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by PatMc on 17/03/2020 17:13:03: Posted by Erfolg on 17/03/2020 16:29:04: My last thanks to God, is thank goodness it was some one who is competent, who won our last General Election, a born manager. You must be joking. Ah yes Pat. If only you were in charge everything would be peachy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 "My last thanks to God, is thank goodness it was some one who is competent, who won our last General Election, a born manager. Rather than one of the alternatives, who could not organise a drinking session in a brewery" A drinking session in a brewery is one of the very few things I would trust Boris to organise. Still, now's his dream chance to look like his childhood hero, that WW2 figure of authority... Capt Mainwaring. Back to the real subject "Now my thoughts are, how, or when, will the restrictions be eased, without a spike in illnesses?" China are lifting restrictions - watch this space. They are, if I understand things correctly (colleague with Chinese wife currently in China) red hot on contact tracing and looking for any cases in the provinces outside of the original epicentre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by john stones 1 on 17/03/2020 17:29:29: Some shops here opening for our old folks only, during certain hours. Good move. Concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by Solly on 17/03/2020 17:37:29: Posted by PatMc on 17/03/2020 17:13:03: Posted by Erfolg on 17/03/2020 16:29:04: My last thanks to God, is thank goodness it was some one who is competent, who won our last General Election, a born manager. You must be joking. Ah yes Pat. If only you were in charge everything would be peachy. No, if only we had someone who was not an inveterate liar & who's personal ambition did not disregard the national interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Careful Pat, you'll be accused of politics soon, even though you are just reporting facts. Next thing you'll be suggesting we take a look his CV during the stints as Foreign Secretary or Mayor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solly Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by PatMc on 17/03/2020 17:44:33: Posted by Solly on 17/03/2020 17:37:29: Posted by PatMc on 17/03/2020 17:13:03: Posted by Erfolg on 17/03/2020 16:29:04: My last thanks to God, is thank goodness it was some one who is competent, who won our last General Election, a born manager. You must be joking. Ah yes Pat. If only you were in charge everything would be peachy. No, if only we had someone who was not an inveterate liar & who's personal ambition did not disregard the national interests. As I said Pat, if only you were in charge.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I would suggest a mass build, but you'd row over the choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I worry about industry and commerce. With people locking themselves in at home 24 hours for weeks on end, I feel sorry for shop keepers, restaurants, hotels, burglers............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by PatMc on 17/03/2020 17:44:33: Posted by Solly on 17/03/2020 17:37:29: Posted by PatMc on 17/03/2020 17:13:03: Posted by Erfolg on 17/03/2020 16:29:04: My last thanks to God, is thank goodness it was some one who is competent, who won our last General Election, a born manager. You must be joking. Ah yes Pat. If only you were in charge everything would be peachy. No, if only we had someone who was not an inveterate liar & who's personal ambition did not disregard the national interests. Steady PatMc.Tell it as it is. Don't pull punches mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Patmac, was he not the one who did not win the General Election? Given all the issues at present, I still receive adverts from Ledger holidays, perhaps I am dreaming, and I will wake up, from what I see as a Nightmare, or at least a disturbing sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by Erfolg on 17/03/2020 18:12:58: Patmac, was he not the one who did not win the General Election? Given all the issues at present, I still receive adverts from Ledger holidays, perhaps I am dreaming, and I will wake up, from what I see as a Nightmare, or at least a disturbing sleep. Booked anywhere nice Erf ? The Antartic might be a good choice, wrap up warm though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by john stones 1 on 17/03/2020 18:19:59: Posted by Erfolg on 17/03/2020 18:12:58: Patmac, was he not the one who did not win the General Election? Given all the issues at present, I still receive adverts from Ledger holidays, perhaps I am dreaming, and I will wake up, from what I see as a Nightmare, or at least a disturbing sleep. Booked anywhere nice Erf ? The Antartic might be a good choice, wrap up warm though. At least there is some nice solid ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Posted by Don Fry on 17/03/2020 18:56:55: Posted by john stones 1 on 17/03/2020 18:19:59: Posted by Erfolg on 17/03/2020 18:12:58: Patmac, was he not the one who did not win the General Election? Given all the issues at present, I still receive adverts from Ledger holidays, perhaps I am dreaming, and I will wake up, from what I see as a Nightmare, or at least a disturbing sleep. Booked anywhere nice Erf ? The Antartic might be a good choice, wrap up warm though. At least there is some nice solid ice. At the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Insanity setting in. I live in SW France. I have to fill in a form, to leave the house. I will be hammered if caught, no form, or lying. Accepted, break the transmission path of this thing. Workshop is saving my sanity. Today is the start of 3 days of perfect weather. Swear words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Packe Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 How does it go "Your papers please Monsieur". Seem to have heard that before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 "Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once"....Good moaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i12fly Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 No need to close the school round 'ere -its already shut because of staff shortages due to self isolations. They'll be shut over Easter anyway. Docs all shut too for deep cleans (but don't tell anybody!). Best not be ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Our Docs texted us (that a word) No entry, please use intercom for instruction how to proceed, took repeat prescriptions in tother day, poor folk looked haggard n snowed under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Gardarmes come in three varieties. One is skinny, fit, and hard. Another is big, and slobby. The alternative is a willowy long goddess. I leave all mind games to the audience. The goddess looks worthy of care, if crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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