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NMA
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09 May 2020 09:17:18


Some of TUI’s Marella fleet, including the Discovery that we were on, are apparently moored off the Isle of Wight at Sandown Bay. 


https://iwradio.co.uk/2020/04/21/cruiseliners-take-shelter-off-the-isle-of-wight-at-sandown-bay/


Originally Posted by: Caz 


Yes Caz just had a look. it must be a sight too.


6 of them in the anchorage.


https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-1.2/centery:50.6/zoom:11


Nick


 


Vale of the Great Dairies
South Dorset
Elevation 60m 197ft
Phil G
09 May 2020 09:17:25


 


Absolutely right.  The Times is quite critical of the government this morning. Matthew Parris is worth a read. He thinks Johnson isn't up to the job. He's right.


Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 


Well sorry but I think he is.

speckledjim
09 May 2020 09:18:05


Not business as usual in SK...


Seoul shuts down nightclubs, bars due to a new cluster of cases 


No more clubbing for people in Seoul as authorities in the South Korea capital shut down more than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos.


The move came after all but one of 18 new cases were linked to a 29-year-old clubgoer who went out last weekend in the popular neighborhood of Itaewon as the country relaxed physical distancing guidelines.


"We are put to the test," Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said, vowing to mobilise all resources to contain a further spread of the new coronavirus.


He said South Korea's quarantine success or failure will depend on whether the country can stop a further spread of infections linked to clubs in Seoul.


https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/japan-backs-coronavirus-drug-moscow-lockdown-live-updates-200508232257831.html


Originally Posted by: RobN 


Madness reopening night clubs...hot and sweaty, perfect environment for spreading a virus


Thorner, West Yorkshire


Journalism is organised gossip
Heavy Weather 2013
09 May 2020 09:18:12


 


Absolutely right.  The Times is quite critical of the government this morning. Matthew Parris is worth a read. He thinks Johnson isn't up to the job. He's right.


Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 


Apparently the Times are now on the banned list with Number 10.


Mark
Beckton, E London
Less than 500m from the end of London City Airport runway.
Ulric
09 May 2020 09:21:18


It is irrelevant to my point whether I believe them or not.


Ulric seems to have ignored the proposed enforcement measures totally. Perhaps he can’t work out if having them is “Libertarian” or not.


Originally Posted by: doctormog 


Proposed enforcement measures are not the same thing as enforcement.


There will be plenty of proposed measures but no actual enforcement.


It will be just like money-laundering and tax avoidance.


To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. - Henri Poincaré
Gooner
09 May 2020 09:24:34

Coronavirus 'largely gone out' of UK population outside hospitals and care homes, professor claims


^^^^^^ Taken from yesterdays discussion , how can that possibly be? ………..anyone?


Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


llamedos
09 May 2020 09:29:37


 


I have no idea of infection rates if any in the one below but had this email yesterday from the care home my 94 year old mother is in.


Hi .......,


I hope you are keeping safe and well.


We have had even more donations of PPE this week and have some more coming next week, which is really helping us stay stocked up!


The residents and staff held a birthday party for me this week which was lovely, we all enjoyed some dominoes pizza and chocolate cake made by ......! (From the Philippines)


Today we are celebrating VE day and will be having another tea party with some sing-alongs, as well as having the TV on in the background with VE day celebrations and speeches.


 


The residents have been enjoying the lovely weather in the garden again this week! 


 


The staff morale has been boosted by some lovely veg selection and meat selection boxes provided by ......!


.... (my Mum) is on her second course of antibiotics as she is still not herself, she also has had a number of falls in the last 24 hours. The GP has been made aware and has prescribed a 3rd course of antibiotics which is stronger. She is always on a fluid chart anyway but I just wanted to let you know this is in place so we can monitor how often she is being encouraged to drink and whether or not she is accepting a drink. She is currently on half hourly checks due to the number of falls she is having.


 


Kind regards,


And then this one from my brother this morning.


I  had a call earlier from ............. to say that Mum had a another fall during the night. She had hurt and gashed her leg, so they have taken her to Poole Hospital. I was half expecting that the next call would be about a fall and was waiting for the phone to ring.


Maybe this is it. I haven't seen my mum since before Christmas last year. I have been prepared for when she does depart for a long time now. 


So, that is what it is like in one particular care home. Doesn't say where the donations actually come from private or govt.


Nick


Originally Posted by: NMA 

Sorry to read this, Nick. 


Traumas like this are worrying for an elderly patient, but even with the best care happen very frequently. Hopefully she will be properly assessed for her injuries at Poole and be safely returned to her nursing care.


Must clearly be of great concern to you....hope you get some positive news soon. 


"Life with the Lions"

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SJV
09 May 2020 09:37:10


Coronavirus 'largely gone out' of UK population outside hospitals and care homes, professor claims


^^^^^^ Taken from yesterdays discussion , how can that possibly be? ………..anyone?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


It's the latest speculation Gooner, a lot of conclusions being leapt to but it's just another opinion among many. I thought it wasn't great from Sky to break that news given it's pretty unsubstantiated.

Gooner
09 May 2020 09:37:42

That's worrying for you  Nick , fingers crossed for a speedy recovery .


 


For anyone with parents or relatives in a care home it must be a nightmare and very frustrating.


Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


lanky
09 May 2020 09:38:16


 


Yes, I would love to see a photo as the sheer size of some of the ships is amazing.


Up here we quite often get a number of offshore oil-related vessels anchored up off the coast. There seem to be a few more than usual at the moment https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-2.051/centery:57.189/zoom:12 


Originally Posted by: doctormog 


This is the one we went in a few years ago in Alaska


They have got quite a bit bigger since then - I think this one was about 6 floors but the newer ones have more


This one had about 2500 passengers some of whom you can just make out near the top



Martin
Richmond, Surrey
Gooner
09 May 2020 09:40:06


 


It's the latest speculation Gooner, a lot of conclusions being leapt to but it's just another opinion among many. I thought it wasn't great from Sky to break that news given it's pretty unsubstantiated.


Originally Posted by: SJV 


Its also a dumb thing to say as the care workers all go home , keeping it very much alive in the UK , and lets be clear there are thousands of care homes up and down the country .


Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


Ulric
09 May 2020 09:42:51


Coronavirus 'largely gone out' of UK population outside hospitals and care homes, professor claims


^^^^^^ Taken from yesterdays discussion , how can that possibly be? ………..anyone?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


The boys at Tufton St. are worried about the effect on asset values if rents aren't being paid. They aren't looking forward to the candid client conversation where they have to tell the client that their UK property portfolio lost money this year.


To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. - Henri Poincaré
Lionel Hutz
09 May 2020 09:54:46


Coronavirus 'largely gone out' of UK population outside hospitals and care homes, professor claims


^^^^^^ Taken from yesterdays discussion , how can that possibly be? ………..anyone?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


If it's not correct now, it probably will be soon. Over here, a large majority of infections are now either in residential care homes or in hospitals. Given that known infection rates are now down to 250 a day or less, infection rates in the general community are now very low.


Lionel Hutz
Nr.Waterford , S E Ireland
68m ASL



Gooner
09 May 2020 09:55:44

I see Teachers unions sent a list of key measures to the government , that's probably ended a chance of returning before September I'd have thought 


Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


Essan
09 May 2020 09:57:07


Coronavirus 'largely gone out' of UK population outside hospitals and care homes, professor claims


^^^^^^ Taken from yesterdays discussion , how can that possibly be? ………..anyone?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 




Apparently it's gone into hiding ....... in all the garden centres (all of which are run by complete buffoons who have no idea how to manage social distancing)


Andy
Evesham, Worcs, Albion - 35m asl
Weather & Earth Science News 

Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job - DNA
The Beast from the East
09 May 2020 10:00:05


 


 


 hostess bars 


 


Originally Posted by: RobN 


Intriguing


Though perhaps not what I think it is!


I have never been to Seoul, one place on my to do list and I love watching the K pop girls on youtube


 


"We have some alternative facts for you"
Kelly-Ann Conway - special adviser to the President
The Beast from the East
09 May 2020 10:02:32


 


If it's not correct now, it probably will be soon. Over here, a large majority of infections are now either in residential care homes or in hospitals. Given that known infection rates are now down to 250 a day or less, infection rates in the general community are now very low.


Originally Posted by: Lionel Hutz 


We still have thousands, probably add a few more when you take into account the unreliability of self testing


It must be still circulating in the community as Gooner's Uncle sadly knows too well


 


"We have some alternative facts for you"
Kelly-Ann Conway - special adviser to the President
fairweather
09 May 2020 10:03:58


 


In this part of the world, it is the elderly (and Popular Jo's motley crew of saggy male tag teamsters) who are ignoring the lockdown. They think it is all a big joke that younger people are 'too frightened to go out'. I imagine the garden centres will be visions of hell when they open. I pity anybody who works at one.


Originally Posted by: Justin W 


Amazing how different "old people" are due to the separation of a few miles of Estuary. Over here they are very frightened and sticking indoors and getting food delivered in whatever way they can. The youth are strolling around in the sun, two abreast, staring at their phones without a care to blocking paths etc.


S.Essex, 42m ASL
Gooner
09 May 2020 10:05:37


 


We still have thousands, probably add a few more when you take into account the unreliability of self testing


It must be still circulating in the community as Gooner's Uncle sadly knows too well


 


Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


And that's what I don't get , there must be thousands as you say 


And yes my Uncle Nev can testify to that also ( no overnight news )


Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
Banbury
North Oxfordshire
378 feet A S L


Justin W
09 May 2020 10:07:25


 


Amazing how different "old people" are due to the separation of a few miles of Estuary. Over here they are very frightened and sticking indoors and getting food delivered in whatever way they can. The youth are strolling around in the sun, two abreast, staring at their phones without a care to blocking paths etc.


Originally Posted by: fairweather 


The elderly here are generally wealthy. That is probably the big differentiator.


Yo yo yo. 148-3 to the 3 to the 6 to the 9, representing the ABQ, what up, biatch?
The Beast from the East
09 May 2020 10:08:43

Just had another thought re the self testing kits done through the post.  There was no mail yesterday and again today. How long can the virus live on a swab? By the time it gets to the lab and processed, the virus may have died anyway, so could lead to false negatives?


"We have some alternative facts for you"
Kelly-Ann Conway - special adviser to the President
westv
09 May 2020 10:13:59


 


I've been buying my plants online so no need to visit one anytime soon. Hopefully they'll quieten down after a couple of weeks and then I can have a peruse....


Originally Posted by: speckledjim 


How do you get on buying plants online when you have less control over the quality you choose?


At least it will be mild!
The Beast from the East
09 May 2020 10:14:48


 


Amazing how different "old people" are due to the separation of a few miles of Estuary. Over here they are very frightened and sticking indoors and getting food delivered in whatever way they can. The youth are strolling around in the sun, two abreast, staring at their phones without a care to blocking paths etc.


Originally Posted by: fairweather 


Round here we have the worst of both!


Tattoo laden chavs who can't string a sentence together without swearing, and rich gammon who think they can carry on with their normal lives


(both groups voted for Brexit and Bozzer of course!)


"We have some alternative facts for you"
Kelly-Ann Conway - special adviser to the President
fairweather
09 May 2020 10:14:49


 


Absolutely right.  The Times is quite critical of the government this morning. Matthew Parris is worth a read. He thinks Johnson isn't up to the job. He's right.


Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 


I'm pretty sure he will quit at or before the next election. He will have got his Brexit done which will be his legacy, achieved his life ambition of being Prime Minister and judging by some of the crap comparisons with VE Day on the TV yesterday he might even try and portray himself as a modern day Churchill who fought the virus. SO job done.Except he thought it would be a "jolly" and he has had to take pressure, criticism and think and at times do something he has rarely done in the past - work. I suspect all of this, especially the latter will make him decide to "spend more time with his family". 


S.Essex, 42m ASL
The Beast from the East
09 May 2020 10:16:21


 


I suspect all of this, especially the latter will make him decide to "spend more time with his family". 


Originally Posted by: fairweather 


Which one of his families?


 


"We have some alternative facts for you"
Kelly-Ann Conway - special adviser to the President

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