ExSurveyor

It has occurred to me that many are saying that we are easing restrictions faster than other countries, yet they take no account of us having a 2m social distancing measure rather than the more usual 1m elsewhere. No matter how important us boaters think we are, we are a long way down any list of priorities.

How many other countries around the world can be relied on to count the number of deaths let alone report them. The true figure of all deaths may only be estimated when the excess deaths in all countries are compared at a later date. 40k, 50k, 60k, who knows, every one of them is a sad fact. We can only hope that all governments can learn from what has happened and be more prepared in the future because it will happen again and it won't be in a hundred years. This is a wake up call to the world.

Feel free to disagree with me, I think it means everything and I have never been let down or disappointed by a well presented company, first impressions count.

Its a matter of pride in appearance, a well presented work van says a lot about the standards you can expect.

Everyone is an expert on everything these days. I am happy to take the word of the scientific and medical experts, who on the whole agree. I hold in mind that any politician will put a spin on what is said and the media will twist it to serve their own agenda.

Even if someone has immunity they can still spread the virus to others by contact with the virus, although they may not be affected themselves.

Small steps Ian. , well not too small or it will take hours to get home.

When asked about reopening childrens playgrounds today, the medic said not yet, children sneeze and spread snot all over the place. She was of the opinion that the virus can survive on objects outside. There is no telling who has wiped snot all over a latch or water hose. This risk will continue to exist but can be reduced by hand sanitiser or hand washing, a very easy precaution to take.

A lot of extensions were underway before lockdown, these may begin to show activity again as materials eventually become available. New starts will happen but in smaller numbers, people planning to stay put rather than move for instance. House sales are going to be substatially lower as people sit and wait to see how things are next spring., the market will pick up but just not yet. Death, divorce and destitution always ensures houses come on the market, the first two have increased, the third is being delayed by mortgage payment holidays. 31 million people are in work, if unemployent sadly rises to 3 million, that still leves 29 million employed, something that is often overlooked. My short term view is gloomy until spring then improving after, unless we have a substantial second peak. I have a property under offer since the end of January, it probably won't complete, I will not remarket it until spring next year.

How about, Cabin boy, Vice Cabin boy, Rear Cabin boy, Better stop there.

Happy birthday Carole, lots of lockdown birthdays so far.

What effect would it have on a handover if the social distancing measure is reduced to one metre outside ? It will surely happen at some stage.

Not for 50 years , honest guv.

This reminds me of looking for rude words in the dictionary.

The actual village in the valley is beautiful, and very unique in the area. The stream runs under some properties, it is a nightmare for a surveyor . A lot of building work has gone on on the Loose road lately. The old pub on the corner before you go down into the valley part has been built on as housing. The valley area is unchanged. I have heard it pronounced, lieu - s, but generally it has been corrupted by lazy english.

He was better last season and hasn't hit anyone this season

Definitely pronounced Loose locally, even by the better Estate agents.

Max Vestappen thinks F1 is a contact sport.

The area has a bowling club, I always misread it. Loose Bowls Club.

All sport is pointless, unless you are a fan I don't follow football or cricket. I do enjoy watching 20 fast cars going around in circles overtaking Williams Most sport will be less exciting without a crowd of supporters but given the choice I would rather watch my chosen one without a crowd than not at all.

For me, frontline workers are those who have had to put their life in immediate danger to help others. Key workers have got on with their normal job under difficult circumstances. The rest of the population, in the main, have carried on and followed the advice given, doing small and large acts of good if we can. I am humbled by the efforts of frontline staff, respect the efforts of key workers and gladdened by the way everyone else has acted. Lets have an annual event to mark the frontline workers supreme efforts but not dilute it by adding others.

The fact that they have not refused to step up to the challenge and have even volunteered for extra shifts says a lot about the medical profession. No one who entered the profession could have ever imagined such a situation, they train for disasters but hope never to be needed, when we needed then, they were there. Whilst I have respect for workers in other jobs who have carried on with work where possible, it's isn't in the same league as the hospital staff in the hot zones.

I can't see that this is anything other than an observation that a potential hirer may not be aware of the webcam and might appreciate being advised. Nothing about lockdown or catching the virus.

The new ones are much better for surveying, but useless for a boat ladder.

Still very difficult to collaspe. I have a light weight one but it is a nightmare to use as it binds. Add a bit of mud or silt and it would have to become disposable. The old style 4 part slot togeter ones would be better but still have limitations.