JennyMorgan Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 40 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: I could go to great lengths regarding our GP surgery. Which is five minute walk from the house. But will leave it there. I rather suspect that you and I are not alone in our thoughts on this one. I just hope that my wife has arrived at the right diagnosis & conclusion after what has been a stressful journey. I do have faith in the latest diagnosis if only because of the reactions of the team that most recently saw her. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 One thing for sure,my care and treatment in all seven hospitals has been outstanding. Thanks also to the Ambulance crews taking me to hospital. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just for those people already on holiday, as a travel agent, this has been pointed out to me. It comes from the gov.UK site and is billed as a statement from the Prime Minister: It's taken from this page: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-national-restrictions According to the statement, you are allowed to finish your week onboard, though you would be restricted in that the pubs and restaurants wouldn't be open. Certainly worth checking with the provider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 27 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: Many a true word and all that but you can keep your whinging. Women do not whinge end of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I have just been in touch with Herbert Woods and they offered me , a transfer of the holiday that has been cancelled, a voucher, or a full refund. You cannot say better than that. I have opted for a full refund until things are more settled. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 So, no sunning yourselves on Yarmouth beach then! Seriously though, I've been watching the TV this morning and for once hearing Doctors and politicians actually talking some sense. The one that has stuck in my mind was the Welsh fellow saying ... though the exchange between the interviewer was funny in a really annoying way. Interviewer... " So, under the new rules what can people do?" Politician, ... "Well this is my message. Don't ask what you CAN do, ask yourself what you SHOULD do." Interviewer... "Ok, so can a family go and visit their grandparents?" Politician... "What I'm saying to people is that they shouldn't be asking if they can do something, they should be asking themselves if they should be doing it." That ended that interview. !!! Another chap, on the following program, was saying that with these rules, it didn't rely on 100% compliance, it relied on vast majority compliance. The greater the level, the more effective and the soonest lifted. As I said, some sense being shown on TV. It made a pleasant change. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Very true.Too many people, asking what they can do.When simple, what should I do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Yep, it's almost as if some people think Civid 19 is waiting in some kind of truce until midnight Wednesday when an Almighty Referee will blow a giant whistle and call, "Game on!" Or Covid 19 is waiting with it's head in it's hands until the same time when it will shout, "OK, ready or not, I'm coming to get you!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Dont think it helps showing groups of people, sometimes hundreds having some sort of party before going into a higher tier and or lockdown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Hylander said: Women do not whinge end of Are you sure? Not even when you are accused of it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Please dont take this too seriously - just to lighten the atmosphere which is very sad at the moment. I ought to head this - to cheer us up, well us whinging ladies, may be, but fellas take note , dont upset the little woman. Listen to Pam's words carefully. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieR Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 23 minutes ago, Hylander said: Please dont take this too seriously - just to lighten the atmosphere which is very sad at the moment. I ought to head this - to cheer us up, well us whinging ladies, may be, but fellas take note , dont upset the little woman. Listen to Pam's words carefully. That made me laugh, thanks- much needed at the mo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Nice one Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Looks like the Lock down wil go on .. and on.. and on... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54824120?at_custom1=[post+type]&at_custom3=%40BBCBreaking&at_custom4=3AC58AE8-1F62-11EB-8335-C4D439982C1E&at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=64&at_custom2=twitter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, Poppy said: Looks like the Lock down wil go on .. and on.. and on... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54824120?at_custom1=[post+type]&at_custom3=%40BBCBreaking&at_custom4=3AC58AE8-1F62-11EB-8335-C4D439982C1E&at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=64&at_custom2=twitter I think you will find that relates to furlough, not the lockdown. The previous lockdown was eased in June with hospitality reopening at the start of July, but the previous furlough scheme wasn't due to come to an end until the end of October. There will be many people already depressed at the thought of lockdown, let's not depress them any further unduly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Good news for those on Furlough. My wife was due to return to work last Monday. Due to Covad she continues until 2 December. Perhaps that may go longer for her.I took Voluntary redundancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 24 minutes ago, Meantime said: I think you will find that relates to furlough, not the lockdown. The previous lockdown was eased in June with hospitality reopening at the start of July, but the previous furlough scheme wasn't due to come to an end until the end of October. There will be many people already depressed at the thought of lockdown, let's not depress them any further unduly. Of course it does ! My point is that he wouldn't be extending the furlough scheme unless there were plans afoot to extend lockdown. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 24 minutes ago, Poppy said: Of course it does ! My point is that he wouldn't be extending the furlough scheme unless there were plans afoot to extend lockdown. What a strange conclusion to reach. The effects on the economy will extend past the 2nd December and any support for businesses until March can only be a good thing for employees. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, Poppy said: Of course it does ! My point is that he wouldn't be extending the furlough scheme unless there were plans afoot to extend lockdown. Possibly, however it must be remembered that there are still people who haven't been able to return to work since the start of the first lockdown! My nephew in law is a theatre sound and lighting technician. The whole of that industry are either unemployed, retraining with a few lucky ones still on furlough. They needed help before this second lockdown came along and will continue to do so for the foreseeable even when this second lockdown ends, when ever that is. Being an optimist I would turn your logic around and say that if they were planning on an extended lockdown, or even a third lockdown they would have extended furlough well beyond March next year. I think the figures were something like, nearly a million people still on the original furlough scheme before the second lockdown was announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 well, having managed not to buy anyones christmas presents yet, its unfortunate that if lockdown continues, and non essential shops remain shut, then i wont be able to buy any one a christmas present - I sense a silver lining here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Dont forget on line shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 ah yes, partially wet washing for everyone in that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, psychicsurveyor said: What a strange conclusion to reach. The effects on the economy will extend past the 2nd December and any support for businesses until March can only be a good thing for employees. Can you point out where I have criticised any extension of the furlough scheme? I was unaware that I had,either actually or by inference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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