Absolutely, and also a rather succinctly observed point!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Marco.
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Absolutely, and also a rather succinctly observed point!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Marco.
Except the bank holiday was moved way before the current situation developed.
Just when did they change the date? The calendar on my fridge says it's todayQuote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Last June.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I think we should also have bank holiday in June to celebrate Waterloo and one in October for Trafalgar. In fact make the October 2 days and we'll celebrate 2nd El Alamein too.
And imposed upon us for very good reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Yes, but as we're out of the peak now, and with considerably reduced hospital admissions for CV, it's time for a little less 'imposing' and some sensible easing of the restrictions, so we can get the economy moving and back to some semblance of normality. Also less bloody procrastinating about the proposed 'exit plan'!
Never mind this: 'we know what we'll be doing, but we'll tell you later' shite. Spit it out, FFS, and get on with it!!
:exactly:
Marco.
More PC nonsense.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/uk-ncs...-stereotyping/
Not quite what I was saying though;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Other countries in Europe in a similar position to us have started to slowly implement a phased return [the key words] from lockdown, to some semblance of normality, and get the economy moving again [further key words] - and so should we, via following a clear plan as to how that should be done, laid out by the government, instead of having to listen to largely empty bluster and procrastination from them!
*That* is my point, and also crucially to avoid creating a true economic disaster. We can't continue living under what is effectively 'house arrest', and being prisoners in our homes, out of fear of this virus. We have to LEARN how to LIVE WITH IT (as it's going nowhere soon), as SAFELY as POSSIBLE, and take steps towards once again being able to enjoy LIFE in a FREE COUNTRY.
:exactly:
Marco.
My health is more important to me than the freedom of others. If that's inconvenient, tough!
It's not a case of it being inconvenient, Geoff. It's a case of if we don't get the economy moving again soon, and take (careful) steps towards returning our society as close as possible to normal, then none of us will have much of a 'life' left to lead!
Marco.
Yes, the latest 3 wk period ends in a few days time as has been stated in the media. We then should get the plan, but think it will be steady as she goes and hugely based on S/D.
Somewhere like the tube will be hugely difficult of course ( and not for me ) to carry out in practise. We will rely on peeps being sensible and self aware when going about there daily regime.
Hmm, not overly optimistic myself on that one. But we live in hope !
baby steps i think.. At risk groups best to still remain away from folk i think. I intend to til death and infection rate is a bit lower... might manage a drive in car tho.
Yup, I agree with you and Brian - baby steps for sure, but steps that are actually evident of having being taken:)
I just think that what we have to guard against, not just now, but in 6 or even 12 months time. or more, is not becoming prisoners in our own homes, out of sheer fear of catching the virus. Instead, we have to take sensible precautions to protect ourselves and learn *how to live alongside Covid-19*, in the way we do with many other viruses.
Essentially, somehow, *someway*, LIFE, in the true sense of the word (not merely the depressing existence of a recluse, most of us are currently conducting), MUST be allowed to continue....!:cool:
Marco.
As always, it will be about money. At the first opportunity, the economy (and everything else) will leap into action. Sure some businesses may have lost too much revenue and probably capital to recover, but there will be competitors itching to fill their shoes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
If it happens too early though, we'll just end up back at square one with the virus! Not that the big employers would give a toss.
Indeed, which is why ALL decisions going forward (both health-related and economic) need to be *very carefully* considered - but I want to see some tangible evidence soon of that ball starting to roll....!!
Marco.
25th October - St Crispin's day, the patron saint of cobblers. The day the English archers battered the French at Agincourt. Worth a holiday, and is handy for early Christmas bargains :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Christmas 'tat' is available in the shops as early as September. :doh:
I agree. It's settled then. Four new Bank Holidays in October and one in June. I'll give Boris a bell later on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Dont do that, your get the story about the day he nearly died !Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Perhaps we should have a bank holiday for that day too, as our proposed bank holidays calendar is looking a bit bottom-heavyQuote:
Originally Posted by tapid
Piers Morgan is not dying of Covid-19, he has a cold. (Wuss! :))
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-05-04/...rning-britain/
I have more important news. Geoff needs bed rest!Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
;)
S.
Go and stand in the naughty corner Shane. ;)
Due to the social distancing measures, only four naughty corners per room allowed
I bagsie the 5th one.
Marco.
Sadly that puts you out in the rain with just a copy of playboy over yer nut to keep yer dry !Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Suits me fine, as I always think 'outside of the box':D
Marco.
I have even MORE important news.... Shane badly needs a girlfriend!:ner:Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998_mk2
:bonk:
Marco.
The eminent English architect Edward Lutyens (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Lutyens) had a mischivious sense of humour. Once when designing a house, he deliberately designed the nursery to be circular so there would be nowhere for a child to stand if it had been naughty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Lockdown? What lockdown? It's totally being ignored, with traffic everywhere, people wandering the streets and gathering to chat and others laying in the sun on the local green.
And of course, not a rozzer in sight..........ever!
That's 'cos you're in London. Different story outside of big cities, trust me. Round here it's virtually deserted.
Del and I are just back from a 3-mile walk around the local area. In that time, we saw 3 cars and 2 other people...
Marco.
The good people of Wrexham see you out doing that strange power-walk, and run for cover :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Can't cook. Won't cook!
https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-...-thru-reopens/
I expect they've been surviving on pop tarts and pot noodles.
sadQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Pathetic.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
I could kill for a Zinger Tower Burger!
S.
Drats - sussed as usual!:doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Glad you were kind enough not to mention anything about the pong.
Marco.
Oh FFS.........:rolleyes::rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
What never ceases to amaze me, above anything else, is the great unwashed's love of a queue. I *honestly* wouldn't sit waiting in a line that long if someone was handing out free (legit) £100 notes!!!
Sad bastards.
Marco.
They were queuing miles to dump rubbish at the tip when they re-opened yesterday. Literally miles. I mean I can understand you've got stuff to tip but why not wait a few days rather than spend 3 hours in a line? What is so desperate to get rid of that you'll do that? Nuclear waste? Corpses?
:lolsign:Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
In my 'family' that wouldn't be so unusual...;)
But yes, if only you could prise open the skulls of these dimwits (a tin-opener would suffice), and among the rusty nails and broken bottles of Vimto, see what lurked inside, posing as a 'brain'.
Marco.
I used to like KFC but the last time I had one it was the greasiest and least appetising thing imaginable. One piddly little wipe was never going to clean it up, a tub of Swarfega and a roll of Bounty might just about do it. Never again.
Can't remember when I last had KFC... it's gotta be 20 years, maybe more
All bones, grease and skin.
I’d have kfc over macca dees or Burger King. Has to be boneless though
You should stop talking about your girlfriend like that;)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Marco.
Ner.. [emoji23]
Cracked me up..... :rfl:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Weather looks warm tomorrow, well today, can't wait to strip off again...:lol: