Moderators Casino Posted March 22, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 22, 2020 Other ailments havent gone on holiday, you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombwfc Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Alf Hartigan said: Exactly, there are lots opportunities at the moment,even if they are short term. Are there lots of people up for taking them though? That's the next big fallout, isn't it? As supermarket workers and others fall ill/have to isolate, a lack of people willing to replace them as everyones getting 80% of their wages for doing nothing. Would make sense to me that if employers are giving the government a list of workers that are furloughed, and there are vacancies springing up across essential services, then it shouldn't be too difficult to match one to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, MickyD said: I think I probably found it on FB. To be honest, I think they will undoubtedly have an essential workers policy and undoubtedly a list just like we have. I think the problem with the UK list is that it is extremely wide. Just about everyone could justify being out and about if they wanted to. I work for a local funeral director, does that make me an essential worker? I'd argue it doesn't; all I do is drive either a limo or a hearse and carry a coffin into church/crem. Or then I could argue that I am just because I work in the funeral business. An NHS worker is on the list but unless they are actually travelling to or from a workplace WHICH IS TREATING CORONA VICTIMS then are they really essential? Unfortunately other diseases, illnesses, injuries, treatments haven’t stopped because of Corona, many NHS workers are surely needed in other capacities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 23, 2020 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2020 7 hours ago, peelyfeet said: Adenosine Tri Phosphate. 👍🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 hours ago, Casino said: Other ailments havent gone on holiday, you know 5 hours ago, royal white said: Unfortunately other diseases, illnesses, injuries, treatments haven’t stopped because of Corona, many NHS workers are surely needed in other capacities? Ok, reworded; a nurse is on a day off. Is she/he still an essential worker on that day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, MickyD said: Ok, reworded; a nurse is on a day off. Is she/he still an essential worker on that day? Not that day but what’s your point? That day is probably their day to go to the supermarket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 This pretty much nails it THIS IS THE UK RIGHT NOW....!!!!!!!!!!! Public: How can I pay my rent Boris: Grants and freezing mortgages Public: What about my business Boris: 12months interest free grants Public: What about my kids Boris: Close schools Public: What about my job Boris: Your employer cannot sack you due to this pandemic period Public: What about my wages Boris: Pay 80% of your wages Boris: Please stay indoors as much as possible and avoid contact Public: Fuck off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Yanks aren’t vibing the lockdown. Trumps on about lifting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 23, 2020 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2020 26 minutes ago, royal white said: This pretty much nails it THIS IS THE UK RIGHT NOW....!!!!!!!!!!! Public: How can I pay my rent Boris: Grants and freezing mortgages Public: What about my business Boris: 12months interest free grants Public: What about my kids Boris: Close schools Public: What about my job Boris: Your employer cannot sack you due to this pandemic period Public: What about my wages Boris: Pay 80% of your wages Boris: Please stay indoors as much as possible and avoid contact Public: Fuck off. But its sunny and I don’t have to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 Is now the time to stock up on tins of beans, beer, cereal etc..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, royal white said: This pretty much nails it THIS IS THE UK RIGHT NOW....!!!!!!!!!!! Public: How can I pay my rent Boris: Grants and freezing mortgages Public: What about my business Boris: 12months interest free grants Public: What about my kids Boris: Close schools Public: What about my job Boris: Your employer cannot sack you due to this pandemic period Public: What about my wages Boris: Pay 80% of your wages Boris: Please stay indoors as much as possible and avoid contact Public: Fuck off. Yep pretty much as I see it currently too pal. Cretins bring on the civil unrest for me. Can’t wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Yep pretty much as I see it currently too pal. Cretins bring on the civil unrest for me. Can’t wait You going for your walk today? 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Wife works for the NHS and did that “NHS” shopping hour at Tesco Middlebrook yesterday, she said it was fucking farcical. Massive queues & empty shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morizio Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 On 17/03/2020 at 19:50, Escobarp said: Ferry. My in laws are off to a wedding from the family of the people who own the ferries between mainland and Orkney so it’s also a free ferry which is even better! We are just piggybacking onto the weekend. I’m doing the north coast 500 either side of it. Which one? Short sea crossing, I’ve a connection as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Burndens Bogs said: Wife works for the NHS and did that “NHS” shopping hour at Tesco Middlebrook yesterday, she said it was fucking farcical. Massive queues & empty shelves. How’s it policed do they have to show some id? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Quicker results for tests ? https://www.investegate.co.uk/novacyt-s-a---ncyt-/rns/fda-emergency-use-authorization-for-covid-19-test/202003230700101209H/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peelyfeet Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Spider said: Is now the time to stock up on tins of beans, beer, cereal etc..? I would. I've been getting stuff from local wholesalers, and suppliers, some do delivery. Theres loads of small businesses that need support. Loads who would be normally supplying catering industry Edited March 23, 2020 by peelyfeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, peelyfeet said: I would. I've been getting stuff from local wholesalers, and suppliers, some do delivery. Theres loads of small businesses that need support. Loads who would be normally supplying catering industry You’re supposed to say no, and warn me off panic buying. Now I’m panicking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, Spider said: You’re supposed to say no, and warn me off panic buying. Now I’m panicking No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Spider said: You’re supposed to say no, and warn me off panic buying. Now I’m panicking Nowt left, anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Trying to explain to an actuary what a “social gathering” is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peelyfeet Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, Spider said: You’re supposed to say no, and warn me off panic buying. Now I’m Haha, I thought you meant should you buy stuff with a long shelf life. Yeah, dont panic buy, but if you haven't got long shelf life stuff, I'd get a weeks worth in your next shop is what I meant, from a local supplier if poss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, peelyfeet said: Haha, I thought you meant should you buy stuff with a long shelf life. Yeah, dont panic buy, but if you haven't got long shelf life stuff, I'd get a weeks worth in your next shop is what I meant, from a local supplier if poss You are going to be allowed out in lockdown to buy food. We need to break the panic buying nonsense. It is what will end up making even lockdown fail if people are selfishly stocking up. We need people to go out ONCE a week to buy their food as normal. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sweep Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 My Neighbour, she's about 80, and just come our of hospital after some stomach surgery. We were chatting to her over the fence yesterday, and she's having to self isolate because she's really not well at them minute, she still couldn't help but say "It's all a bit of an overreaction this, the Flu kills tens of thousands each year" - I just walked off at that point, and left her speaking to Mrs Sweep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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