Shadow Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Wolford6 said: I think Tesco has been pretty cheap throughout. Especially on essentials such as cake and biscuits. And Gin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Well have not been to hole in wall for 5 weeks,Missed 2 coach holidays and a few games/days off,only been out once to chemists but now get delivery,You can still get wonky veg and own brand stuff once you get a slot, so have reckoned up have saved £1.350 in past 5 weeks, I think once its over people will have one hell of a street party> at christmas.Not sure when next holiday will be or were i will be going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 And the Co-op has dropped the price of what was already the world,s biggest bargain ... 3 top notch choc-ices on sticks for £1.25; now £1. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Shadow said: And Gin Up here, gin's only essential for stressed-out women. Did you get it for your wife? Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 41 minutes ago, ckn said: The Terrence Higgins Trust on a NSFW way to get through the lockdown. The true meaning of WFH. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, Niels said: I read an article by Piers Morgan saying that after the Covid is over people will have money to burn and we can have a ve style celebration. (It's not a Political comment, just about this comment) I thought this was incorrect. The reality is that food prices have risen as the special offers are no more. Also we can't shop around anymore. Bills are higher because of home working. Also I know a lot of friends, staff on 80% pay now. I don't have money spare after food and bills anyway, so I definitely won't have money to burn. I think we are all probably the same. Some are worse off but some are far better off. I even know people furloughed who are far better off as whilst on 80% pay they don't have the expenses associated with working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Wolford6 said: Up here, gin's only essential for stressed-out women. Did you get it for your wife? Aren’t you someone’s stressed out wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, Niels said: I read an article by Piers Morgan saying that after the Covid is over people will have money to burn and we can have a ve style celebration. (It's not a Political comment, just about this comment) I think for some it will be true. I'd be saving £600 a month in my train season ticket for example. Less takeaways, cafes' etc. However, many will also, as you say be furloughed or redundant (like me!). I think there is this idea that once the pubs open they will be rammed, and I'm not sure. Some pubs will never reopen at a guess. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, silverback said: Well have not been to hole in wall for 5 weeks,Missed 2 coach holidays and a few games/days off,only been out once to chemists but now get delivery,You can still get wonky veg and own brand stuff once you get a slot, so have reckoned up have saved £1.350 in past 5 weeks, I think once its over people will have one hell of a street party> at christmas.Not sure when next holiday will be or were i will be going. Holidays will be a strange one, less flights/airlines/hotels/etc available, depending how many go bankrupt? A recession on top? Some countries still fighting this? I can't see it being the same? With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bedford Roughyed said: I think for some it will be true. I'd be saving £600 a month in my train season ticket for example. Less takeaways, cafes' etc. However, many will also, as you say be furloughed or redundant (like me!). I think there is this idea that once the pubs open they will be rammed, and I'm not sure. Some pubs will never reopen at a guess. I drink at a bar and a stall at the market (very posh one, natch). The latter is now open and I have not been back. "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Bob8 said: I drink at a bar and a stall at the market (very posh one, natch). The latter is now open and I have not been back. I think once people get out of a habit they will not go back. I can see the same with rugby, fans and some players (amateur) will lose the habit and won't be back. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 On 26/04/2020 at 20:46, GeordieSaint said: Quite enjoying the ‘lockdown’ to be honest. Spending quality time at home with the family. The pace of life is significantly better and simpler. Other than the 13 month old not being able to go out, i would agree. I work dynamically as it is, but will certainly look to continue when we're all 'back to normal' Christ, i miss the pub though Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Saintslass said: According to the BBC the deaths in care homes at 17 April were 2000. Where do you get 5000 from? I think the 5000 is the total excess deaths, and 2000 is the ones attributed to corona. From the ONS there have been 9000 'extra/excess/above average' since march, but only 3000 have been put down too corona. So there is a gap, that some might think is due to corona. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, Damien said: Some are worse off but some are far better off. I even know people furloughed who are far better off as whilst on 80% pay they don't have the expenses associated with working. That’s about where we’re at at the minute. Our outgoings are significantly reduced when we’re stuck at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 47 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: Aren’t you someone’s stressed out wife? I've nothing against homosexuality but, just as with gin, I've never felt any urge to try it. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Wolford6 said: Up here, gin's only essential for stressed-out women. Did you get it for your wife? No, us southerners are proper soffistikated and drink Gin and beer without bubbles on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Shadow said: No, us southerners are proper soffistikated and drink Gin and beer without bubbles on top How do you get shandy without bubbles... Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 "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...
Wolford6 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 To be fair, I might have tried gin if the only alternative was southern beer (or John Smiths in truth). Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjonn Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Niels said: I read an article by Piers Morgan saying that after the Covid is over people will have money to burn and we can have a ve style celebration. (It's not a Political comment, just about this comment) I thought this was incorrect. The reality is that food prices have risen as the special offers are no more. Also we can't shop around anymore. Bills are higher because of home working. Also I know a lot of friends, staff on 80% pay now. I don't have money spare after food and bills anyway, so I definitely won't have money to burn. I think we are all probably the same. I know your making a serious point but at the risk of me being flippant... We're saving a small fortune on my missus hairdressing bills... it was a real shock when I noticed how much a cut and colour was when I once checked the bank statement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I do miss a fish buttie from baracuda in ossett.And a pint a mild... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjonn Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 A bit worrying is the news reports that the German infection rate has crept up to near 1 again... it was reported as being around 0.7 earlier this month. Bit concerning regarding relaxing restrictions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, redjonn said: A bit worrying is the news reports that the German infection rate has crept up to near 1 again... it was reported as being around 0.7 earlier this month. Bit concerning regarding relaxing restrictions... I have to assume that there is an acceptance that the number would increase though as things relax? Is it about trying to keep it at 1 or below though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjonn Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Dave T said: I have to assume that there is an acceptance that the number would increase though as things relax? Is it about trying to keep it at 1 or below though? just reading the news report... it doesn't expand. Just warnings about being careful with relaxations. I guess as the regions have autonomy that central government are rising a warning not to relax too much too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Piers Morgan? really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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