trmpton Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 22 minutes ago, snowman said: But...softy booked 7 trips in 9 weeks whatever will he do if the rules change Change the bookings. They are flexible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, P.K. said: They have moved it forward from 29/5 to 24/5 because it's easier to police over a week than a weekend. Surprisingly sensible. Their concern over the Indian variant (so-called because it comes from India) obviously has to be factored in over the next several days. These seven trips you've booked - they are all staycations aren't they...? Why do you find it hard to understand people need to travel? There are loads of people who travel at least once a week. It might be unusual for you but it really isn't for a lot of people. I need to go to Liverpool, Sheffield, Reading, Grimsby (wish I didn't) and Bournemouth amonsgt others. Is it really that hard to comprehend that people have lives and business interests off the island? Edited May 17, 2021 by trmpton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) I thought today was a false attempt at bullishness and confidence. HQ was positive, DA slightly less so but Dr Hetty was so underwhelming in her attempt at positivity the whole thing fell flat. DA also said that by altering the vaccine gap to 10 weeks would only gain us 2 weeks. Not only stating the bleedin obvious but also misunderstood the significance. TWO WEEKS. 2 weeks is massive Edited May 17, 2021 by Happier diner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Rushen Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, trmpton said: Why do you find it hard to understand people need to travel? There are loads of people who travel at least once a week. It might be unusual for you but it really isn't for a lot of people. I need to go to Liverpool, Sheffield, Reading, Grimsby (wish I didn't) and Bournemouth amonsgt others. Is it really that hard to comprehend that people have lives and business interests off the island? So what is stopping you now. 1 day isolation when you came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Major Rushen said: So what is stopping you now. 1 day isolation when you came back. Yeah. That is why I have booked them all today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPark Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 2 hours ago, madmanxpilot said: What was announced today was not a move to Level 2. Yes I understand that but it is still a huge relaxation and significant reduction in quarantine and self isolation requirements regardless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 42 minutes ago, trmpton said: Why do you find it hard to understand people need to travel? There are loads of people who travel at least once a week. It might be unusual for you but it really isn't for a lot of people. I need to go to Liverpool, Sheffield, Reading, Grimsby (wish I didn't) and Bournemouth amonsgt others. Is it really that hard to comprehend that people have lives and business interests off the island? So they are all staycations! Very sensible. But clearly not that important or you would have travelled regardless of self-isolation.... Have to say I would take Grimmo over Reading any day. Bit surprised Notlob isn't on your list as earlier today you were absolutely fixated on what was happening in the hospital there. Couldn't you just call in there briefly en route to somewhere else? News from Reality Land is that Doormatt Hancock now says that the Indian variant (so-called because it comes from India) is now doubling infections in just over 4 days and is set to become the UK variant of choice. So it wasn't doom and gloom as you tried to label it but telling it like it is. Better get your skates on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsmeee Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Just be grateful you don’t live in Australia https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/australians-are-safe-in-their-covid-fortress-they-just-can-t-leave-it-until-2022-lwwfvnmp9?shareToken=c0b05ec6e093b0bfd519616494b49edb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Itsmeee said: Just be grateful you don’t live in Australia https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/australians-are-safe-in-their-covid-fortress-they-just-can-t-leave-it-until-2022-lwwfvnmp9?shareToken=c0b05ec6e093b0bfd519616494b49edb To be fair it's quite a big fortress. And they're in a bubble with New Zealand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, trmpton said: I need to go to Liverpool, Sheffield, Reading, Grimsby (wish I didn't) and Bournemouth amonsgt others. Is it really that hard to comprehend that people have lives and business interests off the island? Serious question, do you really need to be there actually in person for all of those visits? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 21 minutes ago, P.K. said: So they are all staycations! Very sensible. But clearly not that important or you would have travelled regardless of self-isolation.... Have to say I would take Grimmo over Reading any day. Bit surprised Notlob isn't on your list as earlier today you were absolutely fixated on what was happening in the hospital there. Couldn't you just call in there briefly en route to somewhere else? News from Reality Land is that Doormatt Hancock now says that the Indian variant (so-called because it comes from India) is now doubling infections in just over 4 days and is set to become the UK variant of choice. So it wasn't doom and gloom as you tried to label it but telling it like it is. Better get your skates on.... Do you have any clue what a staycation is? Those are all trips off island, therefore not staycations 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Barlow said: Serious question, do you really need to be there actually in person for all of those visits? Serious answer Yes 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPark Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 22 minutes ago, Barlow said: Serious question, do you really need to be there actually in person for all of those visits? You should call Richard Branson. Maybe you’ve discovered a whole new niche. Going away on trips without taking yourself. Zoom holidays. It might be better than putting your lottery numbers on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanShimmin Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Happier diner said: I thought today was a false attempt at bullishness and confidence. HQ was positive, DA slightly less so but Dr Hetty was so underwhelming in her attempt at positivity the whole thing fell flat. Ewart shouldn't be addressing the public until it's established if it was her or Mark Woodward who lied and mislead the public. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanShimmin Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 4 hours ago, trmpton said: How is it a delaying tactic when they have moved the reduced isolation for family and residents forward by a week and will probably still go to 2 as scheduled. I might have misinterpreted your post, but I still think they will go to 2 as scheduled at end of next week, and then move the end of June date for no testing forward I doubt they will proceed to level 2 as planned. To me (for what it's worth) they are looking at any and all excuses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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