Apple Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Nom de plume said: We’ve done incredibly well through a combination of geography, a relatively small population per land mass, compliance, relatively quick decision making & a fair chunk of luck. I can agree to the geography and luck. Outside of that there is a lot of back slapping and hand clapping (Major Tom tonight at 6pm apparently) that seems to be getting a little over the top, given the costs we have, and will continue, to bear. The continued use of 'thanks' at the press conferences starts to sound a bit repetitive now and has lost some of its sincerity. We all did the best we can, even sometimes wrongly. There is still someways to go. And those costs are still piling up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellanvannin2010 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, Nom de plume said: Looking at the way the U.K. is ploughing through their vaccination programme I don’t believe it’s within the realms of fantasy that we might be moving ‘relatively’ freely off and back on Island post Easter, certainly by the end of May. Those bloody selfish people wanting their two weeks in the sun might just get it you know .... If the current timetable here for vaccination for the over 50's is kept to then it is more likely to be the end of June. The problem with your two weeks in the sun is which countries will allow you in, Spain was talking about not allowing tourists until the autumn, perhaps a fortnight in sunny Morecambe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, ellanvannin2010 said: If the current timetable here for vaccination for the over 50's is kept to then it is more likely to be the end of June. The problem with your two weeks in the sun is which countries will allow you in, Spain was talking about not allowing tourists until the autumn, perhaps a fortnight in sunny Morecambe Spain May say that but the fact of s that French & other tourists are traveling to Madrid now as museums, bars , restaurants etc still open albeit only until 9pm. Pressure is on there as well to save jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, Banker said: Spain May say that but the fact of s that French & other tourists are traveling to Madrid now as museums, bars , restaurants etc still open albeit only until 9pm. Pressure is on there as well to save jobs Actually no. See attached for Spanish inward intra EU travel. Restaurants are open 07.30-09.30 and 13.00-15.30 in most provinces and closed in the evenings. And at present you are only able to stay within your municipality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, John Wright said: Actually no. See attached for Spanish inward intra EU travel. Restaurants are open 07.30-09.30 and 13.00-15.30 in most provinces and closed in the evenings. And at present you are only able to stay within your municipality. Not in Madrid, bars etc open until 9pm , article in El Pais this week on large numbers of French visiting, Madrid Mayor said we are keeping hospitality open to protect jobs. Yes you can’t drive from Valencia to Madrid but you can fly into any airport. We have lots of friends in Alicante area and bars etc are completely closed there but still Europeans flying in daily to go to holiday homes as warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanxpilot Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Nom de plume said: Looking at the way the U.K. is ploughing through their vaccination programme I don’t believe it’s within the realms of fantasy that we might be moving ‘relatively’ freely off and back on Island post Easter, certainly by the end of May. We’ve done incredibly well through a combination of geography, a relatively small population per land mass, compliance, relatively quick decision making & a fair chunk of luck. It looks more promising each day. Those bloody selfish people wanting their two weeks in the sun might just get it you know .... Provided we don't start seeing too many vaccinated folk getting sick with one of these pesky variants, I'd be minded to agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 looks like the NHS managed to give Tom the virus then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, WTF said: looks like the NHS managed to give Tom the virus then ? The journey to/from the Caribbean might have had something to do with it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 After a number of weeks of pneumonia and taken into hospital with it Covid would have made little difference ! Not from me from a medical person !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, asitis said: After a number of weeks of pneumonia and taken into hospital with it Covid would have made little difference ! Not from me from a medical person !! Like a lot of those dying from underlying health issues, COVID infection makes no difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 walking dead anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horatiotheturd Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Tide is turning. The current border restrictions are excessive. Its a long way from people wanting to go on holiday and people are starting to be vocal about their issues. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4025402507494057&id=202507643116915 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 The wife's parents got their first jab yesterday and so hopefully in a couple of months time her and the kids will get over and see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Banker said: Like a lot of those dying from underlying health issues, COVID infection makes no difference 3 hours ago, WTF said: looks like the NHS managed to give Tom the virus then ? that story started circulating in the Tory propaganda anti NHS rag the Daily Mail with little or no actual evidence behind it. It will be Labours fault by tomorrow night or a remainer plot to bump him off whichever gets the most clicks. Edited February 3, 2021 by The Chief 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, horatiotheturd said: Tide is turning. The current border restrictions are excessive. Its a long way from people wanting to go on holiday and people are starting to be vocal about their issues. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4025402507494057&id=202507643116915 There's about 8 people commenting and facebook. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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