Coronavirus

[BillyDee]

Yeah, and when he got called out for that last gasp shit and acted like a naughty school boy... Feckless shite.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I'm shocked....It's amazing how people are pretty sure their choice would be better even though they have no knowledge of this and they are just as ill equipped to deal with something unprecedented in the last generation at least, they are all just puppets of the health authorities / scientists who are really running the show.

Corbyn was MY choice??? Seriously?

I voted labour this time because I liked my ex-local MP and what she did to look out for the part of Wolverhampton I live in. Labour are a shit storm as well. At least Corbyn might show the thing a bit of fucking dignity.

 

[Paul]

At least Corbyn might show the thing a bit of fucking dignity.

Yes if he was on the stage at Glastonbury with a rapper feigning concern

 

[UKYankieWWFC]

So just had an office meeting. Due to most of the oems closing here in the States the plant is deciding to close till the 30th
The option that was given to me was,
Either take a weeks vacation or take a weeks unpaid leave. There's a lot of unhappy people in the office right now.
I know I won't be answering any calls or emails till the 30th that's for sure!

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Yes if he was on the stage at Glastonbury with a rapper feigning concern

What I am saying, and I think most here, is that frankly ANYONE would be better than Boris, even Corbyn. That is not a high bar. It really isn't.

Competence, dignity, and gravitas isn't too much to ask is it, surely?

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Rishi Sunak managed it on Tuesday and he's only been in Government for five minutes.

I'm starting to think that the stammering, bumbling act that Boris decided to put on years ago (I don't know why, it's not funny and it serves no purpose) is now so ingrained in him that he can't do anything else. He isn't as clever as he thinks he is but he's certainly not thick. So why speak like that? Why show such little clarity? Why get the tone so relentlessly wrong?

I would still rather have him than T-Boz though as she's a genuinely appalling person, she holds dreadful beliefs and is actually an even worse speaker.

 

[Dennisons Wrong Foot]

So just had an office meeting. Due to most of the oems closing here in the States the plant is deciding to close till the 30th
The option that was given to me was,
Either take a weeks vacation or take a weeks unpaid leave. There's a lot of unhappy people in the office right now.
I know I won't be answering any calls or emails till the 30th that's for sure!

That sucks. On the 30th they will close for another month so will they offer you a whole month without pay?

 

[jd1981]

A walk around Telford Sainsbury’s at about 1600 today was a depressing indictment on society. Basically if your diet consists of pickled veg, yogurt, chocolate, nuts, alcohol and some cheese you’re ok forget the rest.
We’re not on the verge of a nuclear war then yes I could understand the panic, this situation would resolve itself very quickly if everyone just shopped as they normally Would it would resolve itself.
First thing to do get through is the worst of the virus, next problem will be rebuilding the economy unemployment is already rising and the ripple effects could see it rise further for the next year.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Rishi Sunak managed it on Tuesday and he's only been in Government for five minutes.

I'm starting to think that the stammering, bumbling act that Boris decided to put on years ago (I don't know why, it's not funny and it serves no purpose) is now so ingrained in him that he can't do anything else. He isn't as clever as he thinks he is but he's certainly not thick. So why speak like that? Why show such little clarity? Why get the tone so relentlessly wrong?

I would still rather have him than T-Boz though as she's a genuinely appalling person, she holds dreadful beliefs and is actually an even worse speaker.

Boris was an exceptional student at certain subjects. I mean truly exceptional. If you wanted him to translate the works of Herodotus or Thucydides History of the Pelloponesian War, it would be accurate and beautifully done. If you want him to run a country, it is less than perfect.

Honestly, his abilities with ancient greek are approaching masterful.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Believe me, translating stuff nicely doesn't make you fit for anything particularly :icon_lol:

Although I can actually speak properly (even if the likes of Lycan have wonky hearing and think I sound like a Manc) so that puts me one up.

 

[Parkins left foot]

A walk around Telford Sainsbury’s at about 1600 today was a depressing indictment on society. Basically if your diet consists of pickled veg, yogurt, chocolate, nuts, alcohol and some cheese you’re ok forget the rest.
We’re not on the verge of a nuclear war then yes I could understand the panic, this situation would resolve itself very quickly if everyone just shopped as they normally Would it would resolve itself.
First thing to do get through is the worst of the virus, next problem will be rebuilding the economy unemployment is already rising and the ripple effects could see it rise further for the next year.

Panic buying occurs as a few go mad - then others who wouldn't think they need more but should before it all goes start getting supplies and within hours everyone is at it.

Was in Shaftesbury this morning - Tesco's had no milk, no paper items etc. & limited supply of tinned goods

Didn't really need anything much just wanted to see what it was like as have enough to feed myself for a couple of weeks (even if I get bored of the menu towards th end)

 

[BillyDee]

Overheard today: "I'm not using that hand sanitiser stuff, it gives you cancer". FFS...

 

[jd1981]

Panic buying occurs as a few go mad - then others who wouldn't think they need more but should before it all goes start getting supplies and within hours everyone is at it.

Was in Shaftesbury this morning - Tesco's had no milk, no paper items etc. & limited supply of tinned goods

Didn't really need anything much just wanted to see what it was like as have enough to feed myself for a couple of weeks (even if I get bored of the menu towards th end)

Started off with bog roll then shifted to long life food now has shifted to everything

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Really? Who on earth would come out with something that stupid and utterly innaccurate?

Hand sanitiser is alcohol based. So I must have a really fucking nasty case of beer cancer coming.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Started off with bog roll then shifted to long life food now has shifted to everything

Morrisons. Tonight. Same as last night. Emptier than space.

 

[Tredman]

Just received this from headteacher of our kids school. At 9pm:

Dear Parents/Carers,

Apologies for the late email but I have been waiting for clarification with regards to 'key worker'. The Government told us that we would be given a definitive list by today but this has not happened. I realise that this is frustrating but as soon as I have this information I will contact you again.

Tomorrow I will also send out information regarding what activities we will be providing for your children whilst they are at home.

Keep yourselves safe and continue to follow all advice from the government.

Many thanks for your continued support and understanding during these unprecedented times.

Well over 24 hours later and Gav and his team can’t even provide a definitive list of key workers. Utterly pathetic.

Tomorrow is probably my twins last day of primary school, or they might be there on Monday. Such a simple thing, but it’s like they can’t be arsed.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Today was Mini's last day of school full stop. End. Over.

No idea whether he will get decent grades as no advice is being given on that either. No big final day party as they leave. The year that never finished.

Cheers Gav, I'll take a shit on your doorstep next time I need to walk up to meet Dan for a pint at the Bull.

 

[Tredman]

Drop a couple of Imodium the day before and make it a big one.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Hi guys, you're unemployed with immediate effect, oh and by the way you're also homeless.

 

[Tyrannosaurus Dan]

My wife is a TA at school and has no idea yet what is going on next week. Our kids go to a different school who can't take them if my wife has to work as we are not both key workers. Thankfully the head at her school has said she can bring them in with her if she's still working but I'd much rather they were all at home.

Total lack of clarity from the government towards the schools here.