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Tonge moor green jacket

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  1. I reckon sending students up to universities made things better, looking at the bigger picture. Would still have gathered in their local communities and raised infections there. At least in accommodation blocks they can be isolated more effectively, maybe getting the worst over before proper winter. As for schools, plenty were complaining that the kid's mental health as well as education was suffering. Not directly an economic issue, but one which has economic benefits. Strangely, as loads seem to fall into the categories you state, is suggests the government is following a middle way, much like the rest of the developed world. Even Nicola, who certainly seemed to present a more coordinated message initially, has essentially the same levels of infections and problems and shit loads of criticism from Scottish folk. Welsh mon similarly, especially after yesterday.
  2. Lovely stuff. All surrounding the memorial stone to the poor bugger who's chute didn't open.
  3. Strangely, with the exception of Germany (who aren't having it completely problem free) no nation in the European Union have got on top of the virus and everyone has their own struggles with it. In particular, the bigger countries. Thankfully their showers are negotiating on the other side.
  4. Put in a formal grievance, together with supporting evidence. Take a deep breath and try to be calm and thorough whilst you sort it. Good luck.
  5. Heard the helicopter Saturday night. Drove along new lane Sunday morning, and it resembled a car park at a police station. 2 TAU vans amongst a load of others. No body out and failing to socially distance etc. Cant think why.
  6. Isn't that a bit of a risky admission on a public forum?
  7. Make the most of it. Once in tier 3, we're not supposed to make unnecessary journeys out of the area. Hiking police all over the hills.
  8. He wont be taking the knee any time soon.
  9. Welsh lamb is the best dont forget (apparently). And don't forget the fish. Joking apart, it comes down to a bit of common sense on both sides.
  10. See above. Have a mooch around for the bbc report on Belgian potato farming. Scared shitless of a no deal. Very large exports to here. Whatever we suffer from, so does the eu. Like the story of the tramps and the stew.
  11. Precisely, a lose lose. Which is why I think they'll sort something. Not prepared to play the blame our Government game though. Takes two to negotiate and reach agreements, so responsibility is with both. Understand what you're saying about imports being more costly, that would adversely affect eu companies wouldn’t it. In time we would have to source from elsewhere, which is feasible, would probably be a bit bumpy along the way. Still, I'm intrigued by the comment of a politician the other day, that tariffs we charge could be used to subside our exporters. No doubt it isn't so simple, but seems reasonable on the face of it.
  12. I've just explained how we could effectively cut our prices- using tariff money. That money comes from eu sales here. You're not saying they won't bother selling to us are you. Still want our business. And of course they could do likewise. We can, of course, also source from anywhere, and do trade deals with them like Japan for example. Once in the eu, anything from outside would be subject to tariffs unless they had a trade deal in place. Trouble there is it is a deal for the whole of the eu. At least ones we make should be better tailored to our mutual needs.
  13. Particularly this one it seems. Cool finish against Harrogate, but barely a sniff.
  14. As I said, works both ways. The eu can subsidise their suppliers too if they wanted. Also, if tariff money is funnelled straight back to the exporters, they could reduce the price couldn't they, as they're effectively being subsidised. Which actually starts to make a mockery of not having a deal. Which is why I still think one will happen. Even if its skeletal initially, and fleshed out more fully later. A fudge perhaps that spares the blushes of all.
  15. Hopefully more taking vitamin D too. Got my brother on it, which I'm pleased about. He's the size of a small hill.
  16. Works both ways though. If its so key, you'd think both sides would grasp it. I heard a comment the other day, perhaps the economists amongst us can elaborate: Under a no deal situation, any tariffs imposed on us would be replicated. As we import more than we export, we would have a nett surplus of tariff money, thereby able to refund all producers/exporters etc for their initial cost rises.
  17. I've got my fingers crossed that other respiratory illnesses will be lower this year, because of mask wearing and restrictions.
  18. Think 2 groups have been sent home from my lad's place. Perhaps just a bit unlucky, at yours, but still time for more elsewhere I suppose.
  19. If they're being sent home anyway, then the need to educate from home is still there. At least they can still get exercise and fresh air of not being told to isolate.
  20. So far, not been so many at my lad's place. Must admit though, it has crossed my mind to do likewise with regard to home schooling. Problem I suppose is when loads start to do it, some of whom then fall behind and another shit storm brews.
  21. Totally agree. I fairness to the author in this case, he is at pains to correct his mistake and inform others. On the odd time I read some of these links, I do try to follow down the line to try to validate the initial post. Usually descends into a back slapping or threat exchange exercise. All that said, if the initial comments from the religious one are for real, then it illustrates what a really difficult problem the country has.
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