athywhite1958 Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Went for the PCR at Mere Hall car park, got there at 07.45 for an 08.00 appointment, got a text from Gov.UK to say all tests are cancelled there today due to a power failure, I went over and asked on e of the staff who confirmed it, came home and did another positive LFT Quote
Big E Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 12 hours ago, athywhite1958 said: I tried to get a drive in PCR test but all the North West is booked up (so it says on the NHS website) so I have ordered PCR test through the post Liverpool airport has some slots. i know its a ballache for you though. I had a PCR there on New years eve and got the results back in 24 hours. I am very lucky as my symptons are mild. Runny nose and coughing a bit. Quote
Sweep Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 57 minutes ago, Spider said: 36 of 120 factory staff off this morning 8 of our 14 warehouse staff this morning 🙂 Quote
Not in Crawley Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Middle daughter off this week after testing positive on Sunday. Totally fine, not even a sniffle. Now seems very odd keeping her away from school. I bet folk were testing like a bastard this weekend, putting off the inevitable return to work. Quote
DazBob Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Spider said: 36 of 120 factory staff off this morning You should've had the foresight to see this coming and had 36 temps lined up. Fail to prepare and all that... Quote
Escobarp Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Spider said: 36 of 120 factory staff off this morning If you’ve no business as the EU based competitors are taking it all then it won’t cause a problem Will it? Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Escobarp said: If you’ve no business as the EU based competitors are taking it all then it won’t cause a problem Will it? They've gone for interviews. 😁 Quote
Spider Posted January 4, 2022 Author Posted January 4, 2022 10 minutes ago, Escobarp said: If you’ve no business as the EU based competitors are taking it all then it won’t cause a problem Will it? You jest But cuts are inevitable. Most of them have families. Commuting to Holland is probably not an option for them. I'm sure they'd see the funny side though and would be grateful that we've regained the sovrentee we never lost 🙂 Quote
Escobarp Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Spider said: You jest But cuts are inevitable. Most of them have families. Commuting to Holland is probably not an option for them. I'm sure they'd see the funny side though and would be grateful that we've regained the sovrentee we never lost 🙂 And you know my post was very much tongue in cheek. we will need fruit pickers in the summer and plenty of fish to be had as well. 🇬🇧 Quote
Popular Post Gonk Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Posted January 4, 2022 We've got 3 out of 12 not reporting in today. It's been made a management decision whether anybody gets paid in full based on vaccinations status, length of service and prior absence record. Two of the three are unvaccinated, one of which in particular is quite a vocal anti vaxxer, and due to their status now have to quarantine because their partners are positive. He's not getting paid - it's his own stupid fucking fault, and everyone is highly amused. Quote
Burndens Bogs Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 I tested Poz today, so i’m in the Rona club for the 2nd time, i’m all triple vaxxed so it’s just like a head cold so far. Ah well, i fancied a bit of a rest after over doing it xmas & new year 🍺🍻🍷🥂🍸🤧 Quote
gonzo Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Escobarp said: Who did you use for the predeparture one? Was it randox on way out and was it drop box one? need to sort mine for next month (thinly veiled) Yeah both randox pal. Posted the pre departure one. Results back within 24 hours. Second one we took with us and posted at a drop box in service station near airport. Theres millions of the boxes all over. Thats as well as the latty flows for when you're there. Nice £300+ on top your £6 airport pint Quote
Escobarp Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, gonzo said: Yeah both randox pal. Posted the pre departure one. Results back within 24 hours. Second one we took with us and posted at a drop box in service station near airport. Theres millions of the boxes all over. Thats as well as the latty flows for when you're there. Nice £300+ on top your £6 airport pint Cheers pal. Scandalous costs eh. Quote
Spider Posted January 4, 2022 Author Posted January 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Cheers pal. Scandalous costs eh. Pfff A beautiful example of British entrepreneurial foresight and you have the audacity to complain. You should be applauding this type of business acumen. Quote
Escobarp Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, Spider said: Pfff A beautiful example of British entrepreneurial foresight and you have the audacity to complain. You should be applauding this type of business acumen. Have you not got floors to sweep or boilers to build? Quote
Burndens Bogs Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 2 hours ago, athywhite1958 said: Went for the PCR at Mere Hall car park, got there at 07.45 for an 08.00 appointment, got a text from Gov.UK to say all tests are cancelled there today due to a power failure, I went over and asked on e of the staff who confirmed it, came home and did another positive LFT Wigan are doing “walk ins” and “drive thru” at Chapel lane car park near the town centre. I think you need the QR code though. Quote
Sweep Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) one of my customers has just told me that he's got something like 35 out of 50 production staff all called in today saying they are isolating, I think the first is due back on Thursday......he's most displeased. Edited January 4, 2022 by Sweep Quote
athywhite1958 Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: Wigan are doing “walk ins” and “drive thru” at Chapel lane car park near the town centre. I think you need the QR code though. Cheers, a girl I work with from Wigan has just told me that, I have one being delivered this afternoon so I'll go with that, I can WFH anyway Quote
Casino Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 10% off here but as we are waiting for loads of parts, its not really an issue one of our china suppliers has been shut down - due to covid in the area he guesses they could be shut until new year lovely Quote
stevieb Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 On 29/12/2021 at 20:50, stevieb said: Masks went up to 90% on Christmas eve as people didn't want to miss out on the festivities. Back down to 50/50 now they might have a chance of the first week of Jan off work sick with a cold. "For the Greater Good" #Visionary Quote
Traf Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 100% turned in here today. #manupyoupuffsitsonlyacold Quote
Sweep Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 44 minutes ago, Casino said: 10% off here but as we are waiting for loads of parts, its not really an issue one of our china suppliers has been shut down - due to covid in the area he guesses they could be shut until new year lovely We've got a bit of that at the minute, a couple of suppliers are down to less than 50% staff, and one has said that they won't be back to full capacity until after CNY - Oh the joy! Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 18 minutes ago, Escobarp said: 👆🏼👆🏼 brexit. Chexit. Just seen on the news, the Chinese have locked down a whole city because they've found 3 asymptomatic cases. Pursuing a zero covid strategy. Quote
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