Florentine_Pogen Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Airlines going to be eviscerated, it seems.................. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/17/coronavirus-uk-airports-warn-may-have-to-close-unless-government-intervenes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, The Moonster said: People are only panic buying because they believe they won't be able to get things. You don't panic buy bog roll if you know the shops open next week. We have had zero information on what our lock down scenario will be. That's not leadership. The Supermarkets aren't going to shut in any circumstances. The supply chain is already ramping up production for this spike. The only issue might be if countries stop exporting food but I doubt that will happen. The vast majority of people in essential productive industries won't stop working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: Very much this. That so many companies seem to be f***ed already suggests that there doesn't seem to be much in the way of rainy day fund planning. Although I appreciate that some businesses just keep their heads above water, many are quite profitable but tend to give huge chunks of their post-tax profit to their shareholders and have to take a part of the blame for their demise imo. I for one work as a consultant and keep a rainy day fund in the company account rather than take it all as dividend at the end of the year, whether it be for downturns or a zombie apocalypse lock-in. However, many (if not most of) folk in a similar role just take it all and then have problems when the work dries out and they can't even cover their basic salary coming out each month. Hopefully it makes the younger generations think about retirement / pensions as having your standard money flow cut off and hanging around the house most of the time is exactly what it'll be like. Well, that and a dash of osteoporosis. That first paragraph is a fall out from 2008. The banks were loaded with debt then and the governments bailed them out. Money became incredibly cheap and the private sector and individuals rattled up debt like there was no tomorrow. For a lot of them, every bump in the road felt like a crater to too many, and an actual crater like this is going to finish a lot of them off. 16 minutes ago, Detournement said: That's what happens when you decide to shut down your economy. It pains me to say it but Boris is playing this well. Large enough numbers of people have to keep on working - plus plenty of others who will anyway - that any kind of mass closedown is pointless. It has to be up to vunerable people to self isolate to minimise deaths. Younger people need to make sure the economy doesn't collapse. Except the UK isn't playing it well. They have hummed and hawed and suggested one plan and suggested another and now no one seems to know exactly what the UK is doing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 In other News, All Hotels in the Costa Del Sol to close (joining apartments and aparthotels), Parador Golf Hotel in Malaga / Torremolinos has been requisitioned by the Gov as a temporary hospital (stayed there a few times) and the Mayor of Benalmadena has tested positive for Corona. Catalonia also has things pretty bad and the President Quim Torra has also tested positive for Corona. It really is "hotting up" out there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, Detournement said: The Supermarkets aren't going to shut in any circumstances. Exactly. If you can point out where Johnson has made this clear to the public I'll happily accept he's got a handle on things. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, Ross. said: That first paragraph is a fall out from 2008. The banks were loaded with debt then and the governments bailed them out. Money became incredibly cheap and the private sector and individuals rattled up debt like there was no tomorrow. For a lot of them, every bump in the road felt like a crater to too many, and an actual crater like this is going to finish a lot of them off. Except the UK isn't playing it well. They have hummed and hawed and suggested one plan and suggested another and now no one seems to know exactly what the UK is doing. It seems obvious that they want the virus to cycle through the parts of the population who are confident in their capacity to withstand it while at risk people self isolate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I'm currently on my way home from London and it's been pleasant enough walking through the city given there are so few people around. I am now at City Airport which I'm not too comfortable with but at least I don't work here. I noted the post from Ross earlier commenting on the additional carriages being added to Swiss trains to support social distancing. BA have done something similar with their planes by cancelling the 14:40, 15:40 and 18:00 flights to Edinburgh so they can fit everyone onto the 17:10. Did I say they were doing the same - I meant opposite. No happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, Detournement said: It seems obvious that they want the virus to cycle through the parts of the population who are confident in their capacity to withstand it while at risk people self isolate. They are giving mixed signals. Not closing the hospitality industry but telling people not to use it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, HTG said: I'm currently on my way home from London and it's been pleasant enough walking through the city given there are so few people around. I am now at City Airport which I'm not too comfortable with but at least I don't work here. I noted the post from Ross earlier commenting on the additional carriages being added to Swiss trains to support social distancing. BA have done something similar with their planes by cancelling the 14:40, 15:40 and 18:00 flights to Edinburgh so they can fit everyone onto the 17:10. Did I say they were doing the same - I meant opposite. No happy. #prayforhtg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Tynierose said: He will need it as the silly b*****d will be in my company tomorrow night... Sputtering more than usual I suspect. That said you'll be carrying the virus of a thousand Portonians or whatever they're called. Edited March 17, 2020 by HTG 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, Tynierose said: He will need it as the silly b*****d will be in my company tomorrow night... Hey, Dr Tynierose.......how are you doing on the front line ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Detournement said: The Supermarkets aren't going to shut in any circumstances. The supply chain is already ramping up production for this spike. The only issue might be if countries stop exporting food but I doubt that will happen. Although it wouldn't be great in reality, I would 'love' it if the UK had to seek aid for something extremely basic, simply to dish out a reality check to the union flag-waving, 'f*** the refugees' Brexiteer types. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, Ross. said: They are giving mixed signals. Not closing the hospitality industry but telling people not to use it? They are letting people judge risk based on their own health. There are only two options which are accept it's going to spread or isolate forever. It's not going away. I'm going out for dinner tonight and then the pub quiz to support local businesses and workers. I'm working through this anyway so there is no point cutting down on going out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I’m enjoying these parent updates from@MixuFixit 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyderspaceman Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) Tae a virus Twa months ago, we didna ken, yer name or ocht aboot ye But lots of things have changed since then, I really must salute ye Yer spreading rate is quite intense, yer feeding like a gannet Disruption caused, is so immense, ye’ve shaken oor wee planet. Corona used tae be a beer, they garnished it wae limes But noo it’s filled us awe wae fear These days, are scary times. Nae shakin hawns, or peckin lips, it’s whit they awe advise But scrub them weel, richt tae the tips, that’s how we’ll awe survive Just stay inside , the hoose, ye bide Nae sneakin oot for strolls Just check the lavvy every hoor And stock-take, your loo rolls Our holidays have been pit aff Noo that’s the Jet2 patter Pit oan yer thermals, have a laugh And paddle ‘ doon the waater ‘ Canary isles, no for a while Nae need for suntan cream And awe because o this wee bug We ken tae be..19 The boredom surely will set in, But have a read, or doodle Or plan yer menu for the month Wi 95 pot noodles. When these run oot, just look about A change, it would be nice We’ve beans and pasta By the ton and twenty stane o rice. So dinny think yell wipe us oot Aye true, a few have died Bubonic, bird flu, and Tb They came, they left, they tried Ye might be gallus noo ma freen As ye jump fae cup tae cup But when we get oor vaccine Yer number will be up. eta Anon. (it wisnae me) Edited March 18, 2020 by cyderspaceman 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Detournement said: They are letting people judge risk based on their own health. There are only two options which are accept it's going to spread or isolate forever. It's not going away. I'm going out for dinner tonight and then the pub quiz to support local businesses and workers. I'm working through this anyway so there is no point cutting down on going out. In other words, if the UK approach turns out not to be a success they are going to blame the populace for being bad judges of their own health, completely removing them from any position of fault. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tynierose said: I'm only an advanced nurse practitioner mate. I'm having a grand old day, my throat is sore, and I feel like shit, on a plus side no cough and my temp is fine. Was in Pentland medical centre the other day and the ladies on the front desk have all this red and white crime scene-style tape up, keeping the punters well away from their desk. Looks a wise move. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Honest Saints Fan said: My treatment is going ahead tomorrow. They are temperature checking everyone coming into the hospital and anyone with an elevated temp will get a swab. Got to hang about for 1.5 hours whilst my bloods are checked. Will need to sit in the car. It's business as usual in the Macmillan Suite @welshbairn One of the grandsons has Crohns disease, he has to get blood taken today, he's been told it'll be done in the car. Mind you, he mind have misunderstood, he isn't the sharpest tool in the box. Edited March 17, 2020 by Jacksgranda f***** up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Ross. said: In other words, if the UK approach turns out not to be a success they are going to blame the populace for being bad judges of their own health, completely removing them from any position of fault. Thatcher's mantra - "We are the party of choice" Translation - When it all goes breests up, don't blame us........ And that is how the Tories roll, unfortunately.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) First day working from home today. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm finding it easier said than done; it's too easy to just think that I'm simply at home. I'm actually wishing I had a firm deadline in the near future to help get into the habit of doing actual work in this environment. I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually, though. Edited March 17, 2020 by The Master 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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