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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

Old Skier said:
It seems they already have as bookings down here are up 80%. Surly it’s a risk assessment exercise, if you want to take the risk and the booking has the right cancellation policy it’s up to you.

Ive got HID cleaning my clubs but doesn’t mean I’m going to be allowed to use them.
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I’m sure we should be following Government advice,:unsure: isn’t that the mantra rolled out on here time and time again?

Those that have booked previous to this advice, good on them, not an issue.
 
MetalMickie said:
Hancock did not say that his actions reflect the current situation and guidelines.

Like some on this very forum he booked a holiday for the forthcoming summer at a time when the guidelines were different.

He hopes that the situation may have improved sufficiently for him to be able to fulfil that booking.

I don't think that is too hard for people to understand.
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I recently booked up a little holiday in Dorset for August, returnable deposit if cancelled up to a week before. It wasn't easy to find an available date that time of year so plenty of people optimistic.
 
Got our booking done today for an August week in Cornwall sorted today, took the view that waiting would only lead to disappointment in terms of what is available and/or an increase in the cost.

Cancellation policy is a refund or a change of date so it’s a no brainier not to do it now imo.
 
MetalMickie said:
Is that not exactly what Hancock said that he had done?
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You’re missing the point! It’s people blaming the media for mixed messages, Hancock could of said the situation has changed and as of (insert date) the advice is as stated by (insert whoever)

I’ve never once said Hancock booking a holiday was wrong.
 
Imurg said:
What i get from the advice is "don't book something at the moment as we don't know if you'll be able to go or not. And if you can't go, don't say we didn't tell you"
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I think this should be the clear advice that they give, let people make up their own mind but be aware that they only have themselves to blame if things go pear shaped. The trouble is they’ve not said this explicitly.
 
Imurg said:
What i get from the advice is "don't book something at the moment as we don't know if you'll be able to go or not. And if you can't go, don't say we didn't tell you"
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road2ruin said:
I think this should be the clear advice that they give, let people make up their own mind but be aware that they only have themselves to blame if things go pear shaped. The trouble is they’ve not said this explicitly.
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Isn't that exactly what's been said? Matt Hancock clearly said "it's too early to know whether summer holidays can go ahead". Grant Schapps said, "people shouldn't be booking holidays right now - not domestically or internationally". I can't see any mixed messaging there, other than from those that are looking to find one for political reasons.
 
ColchesterFC said:
Isn't that exactly what's been said? Matt Hancock clearly said "it's too early to know whether summer holidays can go ahead". Grant Schapps said, "people shouldn't be booking holidays right now - not domestically or internationally". I can't see any mixed messaging there, other than from those that are looking to find one for political reasons.
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You mean like this bloke? “Expressing frustration at recent announcements regarding travel, the vice-chair of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers Sir Charles Walker accused both Matt Hancock and Grant Shapps of unacceptable behaviour.”

Maybe we could have a debate without people only seeing a political angle!
 
pauldj42 said:
You mean like this bloke? “Expressing frustration at recent announcements regarding travel, the vice-chair of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers Sir Charles Walker accused both Matt Hancock and Grant Shapps of unacceptable behaviour.”

Maybe we could have a debate without people only seeing a political angle!
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So you don't think that Charles Walker has his own political reasons for making those comments?
 
ColchesterFC said:
So you don't think that Charles Walker has his own political reasons for making those comments?
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Oh come on! You’re bringing politics in to this, my point has always been the deflection of issues on to the media away from those in authority (regardless of political party/alliances etc)

People in those positions, imo, should at least be singing from the same song sheet, regardless of who they work for.
 
Covid deniers catch Covid; any sympathy?

A couple at the bowls club, perhaps more acquaintances than friends - he's a bit odd anyway. He is a rabid Covid denier. Pumps it out on FB, I occasionally unblock him but soon block him again, and he isn't quiet at the club either. His wife, sort of, follows him for a quiet life but also spouts it on occasion too. They live in a small village a few miles away and have a group of friends at the same end of the spectrum, some louder than others. The house parties never stopped, nor the continental greeting/hugging when they meet up. Covid got into that group just before Christmas, and out of 20 or so of them, 13 have/had it.

Sympathy? Yes I don't want any one to suffer. But anger too. He got over it about a week ago but his wife is very ill - yesterday he refused her request for an ambulance. She messaged friends who rang for one. Today, as he's feeling better, he turned up at the bowls club for a social visit with those of us who do voluntary work around the club.

The town hall, mayor's office, has been made aware of his visit. The mayor controls the Guardia Local. How it progresses from there, who knows but over here it could be a €10,000 fine and 28 days in prison.
 
Hobbit said:
Covid deniers catch Covid; any sympathy?

A couple at the bowls club, perhaps more acquaintances than friends - he's a bit odd anyway. He is a rabid Covid denier. Pumps it out on FB, I occasionally unblock him but soon block him again, and he isn't quiet at the club either. His wife, sort of, follows him for a quiet life but also spouts it on occasion too. They live in a small village a few miles away and have a group of friends at the same end of the spectrum, some louder than others. The house parties never stopped, nor the continental greeting/hugging when they meet up. Covid got into that group just before Christmas, and out of 20 or so of them, 13 have/had it.

Sympathy? Yes I don't want any one to suffer. But anger too. He got over it about a week ago but his wife is very ill - yesterday he refused her request for an ambulance. She messaged friends who rang for one. Today, as he's feeling better, he turned up at the bowls club for a social visit with those of us who do voluntary work around the club.

The town hall, mayor's office, has been made aware of his visit. The mayor controls the Guardia Local. How it progresses from there, who knows but over here it could be a €10,000 fine and 28 days in prison.
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Idiots. Let's hope they raid his wallet.
 
Hobbit said:
Covid deniers catch Covid; any sympathy?

A couple at the bowls club, perhaps more acquaintances than friends - he's a bit odd anyway. He is a rabid Covid denier. Pumps it out on FB, I occasionally unblock him but soon block him again, and he isn't quiet at the club either. His wife, sort of, follows him for a quiet life but also spouts it on occasion too. They live in a small village a few miles away and have a group of friends at the same end of the spectrum, some louder than others. The house parties never stopped, nor the continental greeting/hugging when they meet up. Covid got into that group just before Christmas, and out of 20 or so of them, 13 have/had it.

Sympathy? Yes I don't want any one to suffer. But anger too. He got over it about a week ago but his wife is very ill - yesterday he refused her request for an ambulance. She messaged friends who rang for one. Today, as he's feeling better, he turned up at the bowls club for a social visit with those of us who do voluntary work around the club.

The town hall, mayor's office, has been made aware of his visit. The mayor controls the Guardia Local. How it progresses from there, who knows but over here it could be a €10,000 fine and 28 days in prison.
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Frightening there are people like that in this world, shocking he refused his wife’s request.
 
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