General Chat

Around here it's mostly the middle age and older people that are not wearing masks the young ones seem very clued up but the some of the older men seem to think it's all a big hoax must say I was very pleased to hear that the police can call on the army for help if needs be I've been saying they should be called out since we came out of lock down I think people will take more notice of them then the police

The only people not wearing masks this morning in our Tesco Metro were a group of youngish men from the building site down the road. all others, young teenagers, around 30-40 year olds and elderly were wearing masks.

I have just asked a retired senior police officer about the army being called in. He had not seen the news but his reaction was 'What!!' He would be surprised if any police force would call on them. I will not say here what he said about Boris!

Myself, I wonder why the army was mentioned when legislation instead of advice would have been better.

Maybe all those people who criticize the way the government is handling the pandemic would make much better job of it.I bet they would not like to have to.

I believe that had Van Tam not been shipped off for speaking his mind, we would all have gained from his experience and clear thinking.

There are times when a degree in maths is more useful than Greek and Latin classics ( aka "Greats" ).

Some mistakes cannot easily be turned around. BJ has a basket full and his team of yes men do not have a clue. Just look at this weeks chaos as an example. Johnson's rag bag of measures will not make the slightest dent on "R" , new cases etc while driving more business into going bust.

Adding the vast govt borrowings to the upcoming brexit bill ( which will be bigger ) and HM Treasury may have to join the line along with your local eatery though who it could turn to is difficult to say. There is a possibility - no more than that so far, a nasty black cloud on the horizon - that the £ sterling could collapse next year sliding from £ 1.10 / € by stages to 50c before giving up the ghost. All this nonsense about breaking int treaties does not help in the least.

Anyway if thr £ does go south you will discover that plastic bank notes make poor wallpaper. Those living on state benefits and pensions from any source usually have a very tough time with an imploding currency.

https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/LZ21/futures-prices

Nothing bodes well at the moment. I am trying to search my brain, Rollo. I think it was 1986 when the pound dropped dramatically and some friends lost a heap of money due to the exchange rate.

On a different note, I had a text message from Barclays this arvo. Not sure whether it is real or a scam (so be careful folks).

I am contacting someone who ought to know so will post it on here if it's a scam.

That's the one - I was a year out!

I wore a big clear facemask today to meet 2 women and they both told me that I have to wear a normal mask underneath it, but when a person has COPD and told by the doctor you only need a clear facemask then I can[t see why I was in the wrong.

The OT told me I need a note from the doctor to say I have COPD.

I am in my late 70's and NOT a School kid.

I think there has been some foreign research suggesting that droplets can still escape.
So I don’t think the general public has been told to wear the normal mask with it. I think it is just hairdressers, beauticians and a few others that are supposed to wear both.
You should be able to download a card to say you are exempt. There is also the sunflower lanyards.
Look at www.hiddendisabilitiesstore.com

Sounds as though you had a face covering that's all that matters wear a lanyard with a card it will tell shop staff or anyone important that you are exempt a lot of people don't have any face covers the whole situation is awful wouldn't be BJ dammed if he does dammed if he doesnt .people abroad have coments about our country's leader & the job he does he is doing his best .we are in an awful situation could we do any better wouldn't like to try. Do the best we can to keep safe stay well Barbara

Seen on the news people panic buying again how many toilet rolls do you need ? flour tea . it beggers belief again that people are going to be making items in short supply or rationed i am really fed up with all of this was nothing learned last time well see how things pan out over the next few weeks keep smiling keep safe :-) Barbara

Joan I am like you and cannot wear a face mask. I am asthmatic and cant bear anything to cover my face as i get claustrophobic and start to panic not being able to breathe. When i was in ICU, i had this huge face mask on which i continuously tried to pull off, it was horrendous. I also made sure they did not shut my bedroom door at night and here at home all my doors stay open.Lounge, kitchen and bedroom doors are never shut as i hate being shut in.

My first time on a bus a few weeks ago, i just said to the driver, i cant wear a mask and he didnt question why.

I was in the coop last saturday and the experience for me left me feeling so anxious i am not venturing out again to a supermarket for some time to come. i simply was so nervous and very jumpy.It was all too much really. So will be sticking with Tesco online for the time being.

GP phoning tomorrow at 4 for a good chat about my health so will keep you posted.

Nite all

Florence in the hebrides

Supermarkets are rationing goods because of panic buying .this is just the beginning Barbara :-(

I'm asthmatic and dislike wearing a mask but can tolerate it so I do wear one where required.

One of the exemptions is if wearing a mask would cause you severe distress so that should cover claustrophobia.

714 more cases in Scotland last 24hrs mainly Glasgow .areas .Still no attendance out side Aldi put your coin in no sign of staff .people just following each other not leaving distance between themslves ringing head office Monday needs sorting asap Barbara

Covid spreading at universities. Is it any wonder?

I think it was a bit much to expect young people not to mingle when most are already sharing kitchen (oven, fridges etc) and living spaces and even more are sharing laundry facilities. Some will be in part-time jobs too.

Does anyone think as I do - the greed of university bosses is the reason for this spread? And I bet they give themselves rises when all the rents are in - something they could have foregone in these peculiar times. It's called looking after number one.

If they can tutor online, it is surely not beyond their brain-power to make it for all and for everything. Why did they not let students remain at home?

Incidentally, as they have not succeeded in setting up online tutoring for all, you would surely question why any child would enrol for an IT course with them. I know I would.

Covid cases are rising again .It's worrying do people not realise how series it is. Please listen to Our MPs take advise save lives Stay safe Barbara

Over here almost all the Uni and college course are online only. The highest number of new cases is in people under 40 many of whom have been partying without masks in big groups.

I spoke with my younger sister yesterday. Her daughter was due to take up her accommodation at uni last week but having seen the way covid is spreading my sister decided to ring the uni to ask about lectures, accommodation and covid procedures,

She was told lectures are going to be online and there would be no charge for the accommodation her child was to have moved into as long as the key had not been picked up.

My niece is now studying from home but I feel sorry for those families of students who have moved into uni accommodation only to discover that they could have saved themselves a few thousand pounds.

Students must be beyond being peeved by being put at risk through sharing facilities such as kitchen, living and laundry.

If it were me, I'd feel cheated!


Edit: this is in England, by the way.