RandomGuy. Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: This is why the closures should be mandatory, to stop ANY business in ANY sector practicing predatory trading. 6 minutes ago, JTS98 said: This is madness. Completely missing the point of what is going on. It's really incredible. Does the UK not have access to news from other countries or something? It's crazy. A lot of places had FB posts up last night saying they were closing, different ones put up ones this morning saying they were remaining open and it seems to have triggered the others to open up again. The idea of missing out on some money seems to overwhelm the safety of thousands of people. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, red23 said: Just got a call from Audi about a car part i ordered. Can come in at anytime this week. Nap it's the fucking indicators. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Regarding construction sites, there's a huge difference round the country due to the mixed messages. Gove said stay open, Sturgeon said close. My colleagues in England say 90% of their factories supplying sites are staying open. Up here, 90% of mine are closed or closing. The exception was one who stayed open and got a visit from the police this morning: "Why are you open? Why are all these people in the factory? What do you think you're doing?" "Government said building sites to stay open" Cop slowly looks around factory and says "Does this look like a fucking building site to you? Get it shut, NOW" (direct quote) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Yes a number of businesses and people appear to be struggling with this concept: Edited March 24, 2020 by yoda 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 My bills excluding mortgage are more than £1000 a month but half of it is nursery fees which we would stop paying if we lost our jobs or significant parts of our income. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, NewBornBairn said: Regarding construction sites, there's a huge difference round the country due to the mixed messages. Gove said stay open, Sturgeon said close. My colleagues in England say 90% of their factories supplying sites are staying open. Up here, 90% of mine are closed or closing. The exception was one who stayed open and got a visit from the police this morning: "Why are you open? Why are all these people in the factory? What do you think you're doing?" "Government said building sites to stay open" Cop slowly looks around factory and says "Does this look like a fucking building site to you? Get it shut, NOW" (direct quote) Next door neighbour headed off to work at 7.45 am this morning. He works in a window factory. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 6 hours ago, resk said: Someone going out on his own for a jog isn't going to be stopped to check that it is his first jog of the day, and someone carrying a shopping bag won't have his bag searched to check it contains essential food items. But a group of bams gathering in a park will get broken up, I would imagine. "Okay let's see what's in the bag. You say you are going to have pizza tonight. Fair enough. Pizza bases - bit lazy - you should make your own. Tomota sauce, cheese, oregano. Okay. Pepperoni? I suppose. What's this other stuff? Mushrooms, olives, anchovies! Are these really essential? Oh what this? Pineapple! Right that's it. You'll have to come down to the station with us". 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Zen Archer Esq. said: Nap it's the fucking indicators. What does "nap" mean seen it written hundreds of times on this forum. Am i supposed to know? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB1994 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Jacksgranda said: Next door neighbour headed off to work at 7.45 am this morning. He works in a window factory. At least he will see the police coming. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) State of Emergency just been called here in Thailand and will take effect as from Thursday. Plans still be be writing up. Whatever that means, Buddha be sure with our military government in charge I would expect the army out in force with fully packed full metal jackets. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1885475/emergency-decree-coming-thursday If you don't want to click the link, here is a photo of our Prime Minister after his speech. You all think Boris is bad..... Edited March 24, 2020 by SlipperyP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Regarding construction sites, there's a huge difference round the country due to the mixed messages. Gove said stay open, Sturgeon said close. My colleagues in England say 90% of their factories supplying sites are staying open. Up here, 90% of mine are closed or closing. The exception was one who stayed open and got a visit from the police this morning: "Why are you open? Why are all these people in the factory? What do you think you're doing?" "Government said building sites to stay open" Cop slowly looks around factory and says "Does this look like a fucking building site to you? Get it shut, NOW" (direct quote) Did she? The Scottish government’s list of key industries seems to be precisely the same as the UK list, which clearly states (for some reason) that construction is a key industry that doesn’t have to agree to mandatory closure. I may have missed her saying that, right enough, but it’s not on the official advice on either the Scottish or UK government sites. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crùbag Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Can't wait to see the back of this utter cnut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, PB1994 said: At least he will see the police coming. Only a minute - excellent! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Savage Henry said: This is going to require an officially declared lockdown. I get why the governments of the UK have hesitated from using the word, but it’s going to have to come eventually. People really are fucking clueless. If life is going on as normal for them, they’re part of the problem. In honesty if I so wished I could do as I pleased today due to being at work in Glasgow. I could be out "shopping" just now or go for my "exercise" around the block etc. Likewise when I return home to Ayrshire I can go "shopping" again or take my "exercise" later. Over and above this, we have no Police in the town and live in a rural area with lots of hills, woodland etc, so really I could do as I please without any issue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Crùbag said: Can't wait to see the back of this utter cnut. FFS GRANDMA!! get off the telly. You're supposed to be inside! Edited March 24, 2020 by red23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Savage Henry said: Did she? The Scottish government’s list of key industries seems to be precisely the same as the UK list, which clearly states (for some reason) that construction is a key industry that doesn’t have to agree to mandatory closure. As has already been posted, "construction" covers a wide range, it's just not possible to shut up shop at the drop of a hat, it's not like turning off a tap. At the very least sites must be left secure and weatherproof. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 In honesty if I so wished I could do as I pleased today due to being at work in Glasgow. I could be out "shopping" just now or go for my "exercise" around the block etc. Likewise when I return home to Ayrshire I can go "shopping" again or take my "exercise" later. Over and above this, we have no Police in the town and live in a rural area with lots of hills, woodland etc, so really I could do as I please without any issue.Likewise. We live in the countryside and the actual policing of our behaviour is minimal if any. The point is that I choose to limit my movement and social interaction. There’s a lot of trust being placed in members of the public who are showing they are undeserving of that trust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, red23 said: What does "nap" mean seen it written hundreds of times on this forum. Am i supposed to know? https://www.freetips.com/betting-terms/nap/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Can't wait to see the back of this utter cnut. He looks like his face has been put through one of those face swapping apps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 https://www.freetips.com/betting-terms/nap/See also: natch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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