Granny Danger Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 53 minutes ago, Erih Shtrep said: Boris boosting about vaccinating less than 40% of care home residents while Scotland has vaccinated 80-90% of residents. He was insistent Pfizer couldn't be used in care homes for logistical reasons and the SG just got on with the job. You can’t post that sort of thing on here ffs. Heads will explode. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, Elixir said: I wasn't having a go at you. Sorry man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoustie Young Guvnor Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mr Tourette said: The UK government are planning to vaccinate over 50% of the population. Is that not the definition “pursuing herd immunity”? shut up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erih Shtrep Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, Glen Sannox said: I’ve got a horrible feeling that you’re being serious here. Go on then 'Minter boy' how's it wrong. 5 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: You can’t post that sort of thing on here ffs. Heads will explode. Unsurprising to see Glen getting bent-out-of-shape at any Scottish v rUK success story. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10menwent2mow Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 In fairness I've got a vested interest here as have a Golf holiday booked to Catalonia in May !!I've got a three day golf break booked for Aviemore in June, I'd be happy to get that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strichener Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, WATTOO said: In fairness I've got a vested interest here as have a Golf holiday booked to Catalonia in May !! If you are going as an elite golfer then you'll need a caddy. 1 hour ago, Carnoustie Young Guvnor said: I would imagine that's touch and go but fingers crossed for you. Looks like you may have a volunteer. I am sure they are very experienced. Edited January 15, 2021 by strichener 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 32 minutes ago, madwullie said: Sorry man. There's no hard feelings. My comment probably did come across a bit shady. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Brannigan Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Could the private companies not buy stock directly from the government? Which would then be sold to people who are willing, keeping it within the UK economy. The vulnerable and financially constrained would still get their NHS jag of course. Quite rightly, pharmaceutical companies and the like shouldn't be allowed to sweep up the supply. People who have health insurance through their companies could also get vaccinated through those means since it's done privately. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zapp Brannigan said: Could the private companies not buy stock directly from the government? Which would then be sold to people who are willing, keeping it within the UK economy. The vulnerable and financially constrained would still get their NHS jag of course. Quite rightly, pharmaceutical companies and the like shouldn't be allowed to sweep up the supply. People who have health insurance through their companies could also get vaccinated through those means since it's done privately. Pharamceutical companies will always get to sweep up the supply. They manufacture the stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoustie Young Guvnor Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, strichener said: If you are going as an elite golfer then you'll need a caddy. Looks like you may have a volunteer. I am sure they are very experienced. Yeah very actually. More than you would believe I'm sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, 10menwent2mow said: 1 hour ago, WATTOO said: In fairness I've got a vested interest here as have a Golf holiday booked to Catalonia in May !! I've got a three day golf break booked for Aviemore in June, I'd be happy to get that. That could very well be plan B, although I detest Spey Valley and much prefer Boat of Garten, Grantown on spey and even Kingussie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Could the private companies not buy stock directly from the government? Which would then be sold to people who are willing, keeping it within the UK economy. The vulnerable and financially constrained would still get their NHS jag of course. Quite rightly, pharmaceutical companies and the like shouldn't be allowed to sweep up the supply. People who have health insurance through their companies could also get vaccinated through those means since it's done privately. Every vaccine the government sold to a private company would be one fewer vaccine going to a person on the priority list. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Zapp Brannigan said: Could the private companies not buy stock directly from the government? Which would then be sold to people who are willing, keeping it within the UK economy. The vulnerable and financially constrained would still get their NHS jag of course. Quite rightly, pharmaceutical companies and the like shouldn't be allowed to sweep up the supply. People who have health insurance through their companies could also get vaccinated through those means since it's done privately. For a change the Government are rationing it on need rather than ability to pay. No doubt that will change if supply outstrips capacity to deliver. Edited January 15, 2021 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoustie Young Guvnor Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, craigkillie said: Every vaccine the government sold to a private company would be one fewer vaccine going to a person on the priority list. Bang on Statto. This is a ridiculous idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erih Shtrep Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 33 minutes ago, Carnoustie Young Guvnor said: Yeah very actually. More than you would believe I'm sure. I believe this btw. If you grow up anywhere in Angus/Dundee/Fife/East Lothian working for a Caddymaster makes perfect sense. I was playing off scratch at the age of 15 and if I was looking for a wee job it would be to carry clubs. Far better pay than working a paper round. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Brannigan Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 25 minutes ago, craigkillie said: Every vaccine the government sold to a private company would be one fewer vaccine going to a person on the priority list. It could be capped to prevent a hoarding of the vaccine from occurring. I understand what you're saying though. And I don't trust the government to make an arse of it / make some shady deal *delete as appropriate. Was just brainstorming alternatives that could take the strain off the NHS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoustie Young Guvnor Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Erih Shtrep said: I believe this btw. If you grow up anywhere in Angus/Dundee/Fife/East Lothian working for a Caddymaster makes perfect sense. I was playing off scratch at the age of 15 and if I was looking for a wee job it would be to carry clubs. Far better pay than working a paper round. Were you really that's pretty good. Where did you play? I've done a hell of a lot of caddying, could tell a lot of interesting stories but would be called a liar. You can actually make really pretty decent money pretty quickly compared to any other low skilled job you could walk straight into. Very enjoyable too if you're into golf. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erih Shtrep Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Carnoustie Young Guvnor said: Were you really that's pretty good. Where did you play? I've done a hell of a lot of caddying, could tell a lot of interesting stories but would be called a liar. You can actually make really pretty decent money pretty quickly compared to any other low skilled job you could walk straight into. Very enjoyable too if you're into golf. Dunblane and Murrayshall then Gleneagles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoustie Young Guvnor Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Erih Shtrep said: Dunblane and Murrayshall then Gleneagles. Played Murrayshall good layout but the greens had just been cored so ruined it a bit. Enjoyed the layout though good holes. Also one at Gleneagles think it was the Queens. Never Dunblane. Do you still play? Did you get better than scratch? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 https://www.ft.com/content/e8177df6-04ae-4d20-8e62-ca76589c7653Pfizer distributing about 20% fewer doses than agreed to several European countries, presumably including the UK, for the next few weeks. Could have an impact of about 75k doses in Scotland over the next month. Enough to slow progress but shouldn’t be a significant barrier by any means. Really looking for significant progress in the next week. Government still seem confident they’ll hit their targets but they’ll need to start getting a shift on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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