Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

With my ski trip to Austria cancelled this week 3 nights in Fort William beckons and hoping the wind doesn't shut the lifts at Glencoe and Nevis.
 
Kellfire said:
I definitely believe the Chinese government will be hiding the extent of their problem. It’s all too convenient that they’re claiming to have it under control.
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China have totally shutdown towns and cities where there were large outbreaks, they also had huge testing going on, that is how they have managed to bring their numbers down, remember they are easily 3 months ahead of us, and we should be doing now what they have been doing for mnths, cause we are going t be in the same boat very shortly.
 
saving_par said:
With my ski trip to Austria cancelled this week 3 nights in Fort William beckons and hoping the wind doesn't shut the lifts at Glencoe and Nevis.
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Luckily got mine in during Jan was going to book a last minute this week so that's binned. Unfortunately The Who in April postponed, hope they stay alive long enough to reschedule.
 
HappyHacker1 said:
China have totally shutdown towns and cities where there were large outbreaks, they also had huge testing going on, that is how they have managed to bring their numbers down, remember they are easily 3 months ahead of us, and we should be doing now what they have been doing for mnths, cause we are going t be in the same boat very shortly.
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Couldn't match the manpower or strict obedience that they have in China.
 
pauljames87 said:
Can't find proper information anywhere but do you work during a lockdown?

In Italy I read they can go to and from work only but dunno how true it is
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You can go to work, HID's father goes across the border to Switzerland also with no problem.

How has it affected me:
- Supposed to be going to Portugal for a golf trip next weekend, let's see if that goes ahead!
- Barbados first week of may, i'm assuming is a no go.
- Working from home, no problem, I can also walk to the office in 5 minutes if really needed.

So nothing for me really.


HID is from Lombardy and stressing, can't see family and can't help in anyway. Italy really is FUBAR at the moment.
 
DanFST said:
You can go to work, HID's father goes across the border to Switzerland also with no problem.

How has it affected me:
- Supposed to be going to Portugal for a golf trip next weekend, let's see if that goes ahead!
- Barbados first week of may, i'm assuming is a no go.
- Working from home, no problem, I can also walk to the office in 5 minutes if really needed.

So nothing for me really.


HID is from Lombardy and stressing, can't see family and can't help in anyway. Italy really is FUBAR at the moment.
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I can imagine no golf will be allowed. Or gym so for me that's all my activities outside of work

Other than that I'll be working

Keep the Mrs off work unpaid for child care

Smash the overtime for those who can't get in
 
Sky Sports Golf Channel.
WE KNOW THE PLAYERS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WE KNOW WHY.
Please show reruns of the Ryder Cup from Medinah or Paris ................................ please.
 
pauljames87 said:
Can't find proper information anywhere but do you work during a lockdown?

In Italy I read they can go to and from work only but dunno how true it is

I know public transport is running there so I would have to work..doesn't bother me

Just wondering
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I sent shipments to two separate customers in Italy last week. Both were working normally. One is in the Milan region and had to provide confirmation to the carrier that they would be open to take delivery but other than that it is business as usual. The govt are trying to stop the spread but not cripple the economy. It's a tough balancing act.
 
Jacko_G said:
When I used to ski I always preferred going to Glenshee.
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Have skied Glenshee and Cairngorm in the past and enjoyed both. Spent plenty of time at Glencoe and Nevis but always in the summer so yet to ski them.

Taking the boy as well so more to do around Fort William if its too windy to run the lifts. Any skiing will be a bonus, plan C is an early retreat to the Snow factor at Braehead :ROFLMAO:
 
Now that all the golf has been cancelled, I had a chat with HID.
Bad news, apparently, she's been laid off from Woolworths :eek:



Shamelessly stolen from FB and tweaked.
Thanks Smiffy
 
saving_par said:
With my ski trip to Austria cancelled this week 3 nights in Fort William beckons and hoping the wind doesn't shut the lifts at Glencoe and Nevis.
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High pressure coming in soon and there is plenty snow, ok it's not the Alps but it's not too shabby presently. Probably snowing presently as it's turned to rain down here at sea level.

Yesterday was looking pretty, snapped this whilst walking the hound -

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drdel said:
You'd best hope you don't ever need an 'expert' surgeon....
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I was covering workwise . In the car business so hopefuly wont need surgeon .
On the expert thingy tho . Strange diff countries are getting diff expert opinion on what to do .
Either way to every1 on here i hope you and ur loved ones get thru this unscathed and we can all chat on here about how terrible the virus "was"..
Stay safe guys n gals do what u think is best for ur family .
 
bladeplayer said:
I was covering workwise . In the car business so hopefuly wont need surgeon .
On the expert thingy tho . Strange diff countries are getting diff expert opinion on what to do .
Either way to every1 on here i hope you and ur loved ones get thru this unscathed and we can all chat on here about how terrible the virus "was"..
Stay safe guys n gals do what u think is best for ur family .
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You're right.

One thing 'our' expert Prof Whitty has going for him is that he was instrumental in sorting the Ebola crisis in Africa so I guess he's earn't his stripes (y)(y)
 
DanFST said:
You can go to work, HID's father goes across the border to Switzerland also with no problem.

How has it affected me:
- Supposed to be going to Portugal for a golf trip next weekend, let's see if that goes ahead!
- Barbados first week of may, i'm assuming is a no go.
- Working from home, no problem, I can also walk to the office in 5 minutes if really needed.

So nothing for me really.


HID is from Lombardy and stressing, can't see family and can't help in anyway. Italy really is FUBAR at the moment.
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Your HID can still keep in touch - face-time or skype etc - Thats how most families are communicating here anyway (including us)

Folk in Lombardy are complying with most restrictions quite thoroughly at the moment so family visits are way down

Italy will be ok - economic hardship will come but that will be pan-europe including the UK -Lombardy will bounce back and I'm sure your in-laws will do OK

Its not all terrible - We have just had lasagne, aubergine parmigiana, stuffed rabbit and tiramisu delivered from one of the local restaurants :p
Most are offering similar services (without trying to rip folk off)
 
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