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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

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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You're a better man than I am Brian, I have no sympathy for him or any of the circle. I don't wish them ill, but they have brought this upon themselves from what you've described, and he will bring it upon others by his behaviour today. I have sympathy for the victims of Covid but not the perpetrators of Covid.
 
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.
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I renewed my annual travel insurance in November or December. I have preexisting conditions that actually makes it quite a chunk of money, which feels a bit of a waste now. But I previously got burned when I let an insurance expire and planning to get the next one on the next travel.
 
Hobbit said:
Covid deniers catch Covid; any sympathy?

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He got over it about a week ago but his wife is very ill .... Today, as he's feeling better, he turned up at the bowls club for a social visit... it could be a €10,000 fine and 28 days in prison.
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That seems fair to me. His wife still has it and he should be isolating. Now in a prison cell.


What I find weird is that households catch it at different times. Friends of us down the road, she had it before Christmas, he has it now (well, last week, no idea what status he is at this point).
He was so perplexed not to have had it when we bumped into him a week after new year, couldn't understand it.
 
Blue in Munich said:
You're a better man than I am Brian, I have no sympathy for him or any of the circle. I don't wish them ill, but they have brought this upon themselves from what you've described, and he will bring it upon others by his behaviour today. I have sympathy for the victims of Covid but not the perpetrators of Covid.
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Luke 23:34. Forgive them for they don't know what they are doing. Sometimes, you've just got to accept that you can't educate some people.

Equally, I think your last sentence resonates well with me.
 
pauldj42 said:
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.
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In his round of daytime TV shows Hancock did say on several occasions that the situation was constantly evolving but, as usual, the smart arsed presenters did not respond to that as it did not suit their predetermined narrative.

So often their follow up questions are based upon an answer that the interviewee has not given.

I think this may be due to the fact that the presenters are precisely that and not journalists. The result is that the interview has to be scripted for them with assumptions made on the answers.
 
Hobbit said:
Luke 23:34. Forgive them for they don't know what they are doing. Sometimes, you've just got to accept that you can't educate some people.

Equally, I think your last sentence resonates well with me.
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You're more forgiving than me, I cannot believe that they don't know what they are doing, or at least the risk they are running. I'm afraid I've cleared up too many messes over the years that were caused by selfish behaviour.
 
MetalMickie said:
In his round of daytime TV shows Hancock did say on several occasions that the situation was constantly evolving but, as usual, the smart arsed presenters did not respond to that as it did not suit their predetermined narrative.

So often their follow up questions are based upon an answer that the interviewee has not given.

I think this may be due to the fact that the presenters are precisely that and not journalists. The result is that the interview has to be scripted for them with assumptions made on the answers.
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You could be right or they know they never get a straight answer to the questioned asked and have to repeat it.

Plus, what amazes me with all these people, why don’t they just give an honest answer sometimes by saying they don’t know and will find out and get back to them.

I find neither the press/media or politicians (of any persuasion) can be fully trusted these days.
 
pauldj42 said:
You could be right or they know they never get a straight answer to the questioned asked and have to repeat it.

Plus, what amazes me with all these people, why don’t they just give an honest answer sometimes by saying they don’t know and will find out and get back to them.

I find neither the press/media or politicians (of any persuasion) can be fully trusted these days.
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They will never admit to not knowing the answer as, in their eyes, it would be a sign of weakness.

Our big problem is that both politics and the media have become totally subservient to the cult of personalty and celebrity.

There are a few exceptions but not enough.
 
pauldj42 said:
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.
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There’s a very good write up on the governments handling of this pandemic since before the first lockdown on the sky news app. Very thorough and informative. I would advise anyone to spend five mins reading it. ?
 
Just had a text from the GP practice and did an online vaccination consent. Seemed straightforward, even though I'm not due for a couple of months. The good lady had her vaccination two days ago and has had the more severe side effects, although was partly expected.
 
Daughter in law got jabbed tuesday. Apparently she woke up Wednesday feeling 'like a train had hit her', but feeling quite a bit brighter today. Its a massive relief as i dread to think what would have happened had she caught full blown covid. And in other positive news Mrs SH had her first jab tonight, second one booked for early April.
 
Going to be Interesting come the 22nd.

Feeling I get from a lot of young people is as soon as their family are fully vaccinated, they will ignore any further lockdown.

Not sure how I'll react, fingers crossed for a decent roadmap.
 
DanFST said:
Going to be Interesting come the 22nd.

Feeling I get from a lot of young people is as soon as their family are fully vaccinated, they will ignore any further lockdown.

Not sure how I'll react, fingers crossed for a decent roadmap.
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News reporting this morning that lockdown possibly staying in place until all adults have been vaccinated........:censored:
 
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