1. Key workers are allowed to do their job


2. If the 'journalist' had complied with the very polite initial requests then there would have been no need for further action. He chose to argue, which wasn't a very bright move when he was in the wrong.

You can always spin the evidence to try to justify your prejudice. In this case there's simply nothing there to complain about.

Originally Posted by: Gandalf The White 

I'm absolutely loving the peace and quiet. I live under the flight path for LBA and although you get used to it, it's so nice not to have planes spoiling the peace. 

I'm not in the countryside but I'm lucky enough to have a pretty big garden and a large patch of ancient woodland two minutes walk from my house. I've just been there for a stroll and heard nothing but birdsong. The other day while walking along the stream in there my daughter and I saw a kingfisher fly past us! 

For all the terrible news and anxiety I'm determined to appreciate the positives as much as I can.

Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 

IMHO Raab did a reasonable job tonight.  Credit to the government, I had been worried that they would start to weaken the lockdown.  Pleased to see that the United Kingdom approach is unified across all 4 nations at present.  The first big decision the government have got right on this.  Well done, keep it up!

Originally Posted by: Whether Idle 

Same the world over, I would say. The number of times that I have seen cops here using hand held mobile phones while driving their cars....

Originally Posted by: Lionel Hutz 

I'm in the countryside and garden club too. Enjoying it. Just wish restaurants and pubs could be safely opened. 

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 

And Barbers!

I need a haircut and being on my own, I will have to attempt it myself. I don't want to chop off an ear!

Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 

Have they looked at Apixaban for her? It is rapidly replacing Warfarin. No INR tests needed and in my and most cases no side effects whatsoever. GP's were reluctant to prescribe it on cost grounds but the price is falling as its use expands and of course if the NHS didn't look at the pills in isolation and factored in the costs of all the INR tests and clinics it would probably have been a saving overall!

Originally Posted by: fairweather 

Yes, I usually get a skin fade on the sides and a trim on top. My hair is a total state. The clippers may be coming out tomorrow. I usually get my hair cut every two weeks. It looks like a bush and so grey on the sides.

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 

BTW GTW, I sent you a PM the other day but your inbox reported as being 'full'. 

Originally Posted by: Chunky Pea 

Yes there are loads of positives. Love the lack of planes it makes such a difference especially at this time of year.  There is much less background noise too from distant main roads etc.  Residential streets are quiet and traffic free. Lived here for 6 years but the past few weeks, I have discovered loads of new ginnels/snickets, paths, patches of woodland that I never knew existed through having time to explore. My runs take me to open countryside within 7-8 mins and I have time to give my garden some TLC, it is large with lots of trees so needs much maintenance. 

Neighbours are more friendly, there is a community spirit almost like we are a small village rather than a sprawling Leeds suburb. People giving away things for free that they would normally sell, games and challenges are set up by people to do in the street etc.   

Originally Posted by: Tim A 

And the number of cops I have seen over here with bellies the size of beachballs is incredible. And why do they always talk in that curiously robotic, monotone accent? Probably something to do with their general dullness of mind or something. 

Originally Posted by: Chunky Pea 

Yes, there are some who look like they couldn't run to catch a cold never mind a criminal!

Still, there's plenty of them decent and they have alot to face at times - how many of us would fancy doing their job? However, I reckon that it's a job that can attract the wrong sort as well. In every walk of life, you'll find bullies. The problem with the police is that it attracts some bullies who figure can get paid for it instead of just having to do it for free. 

Originally Posted by: Lionel Hutz 

Mentioned it earlier today. Here's a clip from Merkel's press conference.

This is how Angela Merkel explained the effect of a higher #covid19 infection rate on the country's health system.

This part of today's press conf was great, so I just added English subtitels for all non-German speakers. #flattenthecurve pic.twitter.com/VzBLdh16kR

— Benjamin Alvarez (@BenjAlvarez1) April 15, 2020

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 

Just watched Question Time and the Government was represented by the Justice Minister who, being another lightweight, his name escapes me. But when challenged about Germany he basically said they tested more because they are more advanced than we are. Seems to crop up a lot at the moment how certain EU Countries have this and that and we don't. And there was me, after last year, thinking they were all useless compared to us.

Originally Posted by: fairweather 

can I replace some with most 

Originally Posted by: Polar Low 

Yes I can relate to that and I know a lot of people who have said they’re used to it and quite like it now.  I’m one of the lucky ones too!  

Originally Posted by: Caz 

I've now asked for refunds for my train tickets up to and including 7/5. I still have tickets for weeks beginning 11/5, 18/5, 25/5, 1/6 but I do wonder if I'll be asking for these to be refunded too.

It's all money going back in my account.

Originally Posted by: westv