ckn Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 We'll see how this all works in a few weeks' time, either we start to see stabilisation of numbers or numbers will go up. If the latter, well, that's one for the politics thread. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just now, JohnM said: No. Are you suggesting that all messages ever issued are active.? That's nonsense. The later one supercedes the earlier one. It's an update. You view is the equivalent of accusing Apple of mixed messages every time it updates it's OS. It still isn't clear though. Even the meaning of "non essential shops" isn't clear except for a few specific examples. In reality, it's not a lockdown if 75% of the country can move with near impunity due to the huge loopholes. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfolly Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Here in Spain,lots of retired women who worked in the sewing trade are making thousands of face masks on their sewing machines at home. All being donated to the N.H.S. free of charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just now, JohnM said: No. Are you suggesting that all messages ever issued are active.? That's nonsense. The later one supercedes the earlier one. It's an update. You view is the equivalent of accusing Apple of mixed messages every time it updates it's OS. Two different messages where put out. 2 days later people are still questioning what they should do, hence people all over the news and on the last page looking for clarification. Most of the news I have watched this morning is literally discussing this and people not knowing what to do, if people still don't know what to do then its obvious that the message isn't clear enough. It is not people's fault if the message isn't clear enough. U-turns and mixed messages are the hallmarks of the Governments handling of this crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I am a specialist anticlockwise candle wick twister. I cant work from home as i need to use the 15th century wick-twisting tower. I live in Cheltenham but our factory, operated by Cistercian momks, is located in Devises. I lost my driving licence earlier this year and have travelled to work on a mix of taxis, lifts and public transport. Without me, the place will shut and the wick-dippers will lose their jobs. I'm divoried with joint custody of our triplets and it's my turn to look after them this week. Their usual nursery is closed as the proprietor is stuck in Peru on a trek. Absolutely no advice from the govt or NHS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger06 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Overcomplicating things or pretending to misunderstand something for political gain. = Go to politics thread. It's simple, go to work if work is still open, if you haven't been told to work from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, Damien said: Two different messages where put out. 2 days later people are still questioning what they should do, hence people all over the news and on the last page looking for clarification. Most of the news I have watched this morning is literally discussing this and people not knowing what to do, if people still don't know what to do then its obvious that the message isn't clear enough. It is not people's fault if the message isn't clear enough. U-turns and mixed messages are the hallmarks of the Governments handling of this crisis. Are both these messages running in parallel? Anyway, you are strayng into territory of the political forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just now, Smudger06 said: Overcomplicating things or pretending to misunderstand something for political gain. = Go to politics thread. It's simple, go to work if work is still open, if you haven't been told to work from home. They need to stop pretending it's a lockdown then. That's barely a sheet of tissue paper trying to stop an HGV level of lockdown. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Merge the threads, then, so I can get on with painting the garage floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger06 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 minute ago, ckn said: They need to stop pretending it's a lockdown then. That's barely a sheet of tissue paper trying to stop an HGV level of lockdown. Is lock down a media phrase? It's a series of temperary measures introduced by the government to combat COVID19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, JohnM said: Are both these messages running in parallel? Anyway, you are strayng into territory of the political forum. As are you. Then again I forgot that it is okay for you to do so until anyone criticises the Conservative Party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Damien said: As are you. Then again I forgot that it is okay for you to do so until anyone criticises the Conservative Party. It's the govt, not any party. Does Boris have to read and sign every word of every sentence of every page of everything or do the ministries just get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 On Breakfast Time on BBC this morning Dan and Louise sat 2 metres apart. But Is it essential that there needs to be two of them. Wouldn't one of them do?. Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger06 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 There's no Rugby League to talk about so I am on here to read people's observations and experiences on a specific major global event, I do not want politics, there's a politics thread for that guys. I stopped discussing sport or anything really on social media channels especially Facebook ages ago and started commenting more on here instead because of the sheer amount of absolute dross on social media. I know there's more common sense in TRL than social media, let's keep the subjects to the subject matter threads please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSoutherner Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Update on my MOT question https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020?fbclid=IwAR1Uz3m2WvIhEIYGY54gDjcLfe4OjJ35e4umYVnxa0qouNI-cEy6KJ9nzVY From 30 March 2020, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by 6 months. This is being done to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. There’s separate guidance about what to do if your MOT due date is up to and including 29 March 2020. There are different temporary rules for MOT tests for lorries, buses and trailers. What you need to do You do not need to do anything to extend your vehicle’s MOT expiry date if it’s on or after 30 March 2020. However, you must keep your vehicle safe to drive. Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption. This will extend your current MOT expiry date by 6 months. ExampleYour vehicle’s MOT was due to expire on 3 April 2020. This will automatically be extended to 3 October 2020. You will need to get your MOT by this date. You can check your MOT history to see when you have been issued an exemption. It will not be updated straight away, so keep checking back if your new due date MOT is not yet showing. You will not get a paper exemption certificate. If your vehicle tax is due, you can tax your vehicle as soon as your MOT due date has been updated. If your vehicle’s first MOT is due Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption from the date its first MOT was due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger06 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bearman said: On Breakfast Time on BBC this morning Dan and Louise sat 2 metres apart. But Is it essential that there needs to be two of them. Wouldn't one of them do?. Good point. Should split shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSoutherner Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Smudger06 said: Good point. Should split shift. BUT as they have been together every day if one has it the other likely does and they got the sports done from another studio/floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSoutherner Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Johnoco said: Most bizarre rumour I heard was that ISIS have advised people to not travel to Europe in light of the virus. WTF? I hope it’s a true story. ’Thinking of suicide bombing that major European railway station? Don’t! You may be putting yourself at risk of exposure to coronavirus’ #staysafe https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/isis-issues-coronavirus-travel-advice-terrorists-should-avoid-europe-5m89dvjjw https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/coronavirus-isis-europe-spain-italy-france-uk-covid-19-pandemic-latest-a9403421.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just seen this. Looks like my exercise today will be chasing a few cows round a field. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cow-urine-dung-can-treat-coronavirus-says-assam-bjp-mla-1651708-2020-03-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, Bearman said: On Breakfast Time on BBC this morning Dan and Louise sat 2 metres apart. But Is it essential that there needs to be two of them. Wouldn't one of them do?. They had one by herself on Sunday I think. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Prince Charles tested positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 23 hours ago, shrek said: Blummin second homers! and he's tested positive https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52033845 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Damien said: Two different messages is a mixed message. It is nonsense to say otherwise. Sadly the government at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 12 hours ago, Smudger06 said: You are not allowed to drive unless you have a destination, and that destination is an allowed destination I.e home, work, supermarket and other allowed destinations. You can't just go out for a drive because you fancy a bit of a drive about, you must stay at home. Could you link to the guidance on driving. I've been wondering about this. Can I drive to go for my walk away from the vicinity of my home for example? I get that you can't aimlessly have a drive, but can I drive to a place for exercise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moove Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 52 minutes ago, Johnoco said: Most bizarre rumour I heard was that ISIS have advised people to not travel to Europe in light of the virus. WTF? I hope it’s a true story. ’Thinking of suicide bombing that major European railway station? Don’t! You may be putting yourself at risk of exposure to coronavirus’ #staysafe There isn't much left of ISIS after they were told to start working from home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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