Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics) (108 Viewers)

[pipkin73]

2 weeks for me today, i'm finding the isolation ok(ish) but the mental side is doing my head in.
When on the phone to people i find myself not finding the words to say what i want even though i know what i want to say (it's like my brain is just shutting down), put a film on and my mind is else where after 10 mins and the next thing i know the film is 40 mins in.
Got at least another 2 weeks of this (can't even chat to neighbours over the balcony as they went back to England before the flights were cancelled). I think it's the silence more than anything what with being on my own now.
Don't help with my sister having it and now one of my best friends seems to have it.
AAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
Stay safe everyone and STAY THE FUCK IN!!!

 

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[wingy]

I see the ad at the top of the page is advertising airports opening in Japan tomorrow?

 

[wingy]

Been told the schools to open over Easter and my holiday is cancelled. FFS only 6 kids in out of 200 and were open. If I win the lotto tonight I’m buying Matesx a bottle of John Powers, Nick a new Audi and I’m going to spend it on women and drink and waste the rest! Oh and put a few quid Robins way to buy who he likes with a sell on clause.
Keep safe everyone 8 nights without going to the boozer first time more than a week in 30 years of going every night God it’s a shock but worth it to keep us all safe.

No where to go tbf COAB .

 

[pipkin73]

On the plus note (Spain won't be claiming my tax now so i have enough money to get through another 2 months before the shit hits the fan). can't get benefits though as i'm supposed to be open. Bloody tourist resort, who want's printing done in a tourist resort with no tourists?

 

[pipkin73]

I see the ad at the top of the page is advertising airports opening in Japan tomorrow?

Mine is blank and i don't have an add blocker, oy Nick, why aint i getting it, i feel left out lol

 

[wingy]

Mine is blank and i don't have an add blocker, oy Nick, why aint i getting it, i feel left out lol

How's it going with your sister Pipkin?

 

[David O'Day]

They press are reporting on a 50 percent survival rate for patients in intensive care but surely this dangerous reporting as the mortality rate for icu patients could go up or down as this goes on.

It feels wrong to report things as facts based on incomplete data.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Mine is blank and i don't have an add blocker, oy Nick, why aint i getting it, i feel left out lol

all i see is an ad for chronic knee pain then when I refresh an internet dating website- not sure what kind of life they think I’m leading

 

[pipkin73]

How's it going with your sister Pipkin?

1 day ok(ish) the next day rough as fuck, but she does not have breathing probs yet, so fingers crossed. She has a great husband who will look after her really well and if it turns he will make sure she gets looked after (after all she works for the NHS so they should look after them if they deteriorate due to looking after patients and risking themselves).
Spoke to her a couple of days ago (text since as i don't want to force her to speak) and she said she just wants to get well so she can go back to work when well and cleared to do so. Fucking brave these NHS people.

 

[pipkin73]

all i see is an ad for chronic knee pain then when I refresh an internet dating website- not sure what kind of life they think I’m leading

Lmfao, not like you can even meet then now what with your chronic knee pain lmao.

 

[fernandopartridge]

They press are reporting on a 50 percent survival rate for patients in intensive care but surely this dangerous reporting as the mortality rate for icu patients could go up or down as this goes on.

It feels wrong to report things as facts based on incomplete data.

Yeah does seem a bit off as unless they've had an outcome for 100% of patients they can't report either way yet. That said, it really doesn't sound promising if you get to that stage. People develop ARDS which is approx 33% death rate anyway albeit linked to underlying health problems.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Anyone else seen the message from Mark Robins on Instagram/ twitter etc?

 

[pipkin73]

Yeah does seem a bit off as unless they've had an outcome for 100% of patients they can't report either way yet. That said, it really doesn't sound promising if you get to that stage. People develop ARDS which is approx 33% death rate anyway albeit linked to underlying health problems.

Talking about underlying health problems, at the moment your ok in the UK as you can go out to exercise but over here it's not allowed (will the UK follow suit eventually)
I worry about people with diabetes etc (like both my parents) who are supposed to exercise to keep it away but won't be able too (could be many more deaths depending how long this goes on for due to other illnesses).
Read an article yesterday about an old guy who never ate for 10 days as he was to scared to go out and a carer (luckily) found him. Must be loads of these type of cases. If you know an old vulnerable person by you (without getting too close) check up on them, you might just save his/her life.

 

[David O'Day]

Yeah does seem a bit off as unless they've had an outcome for 100% of patients they can't report either way yet. That said, it really doesn't sound promising if you get to that stage. People develop ARDS which is approx 33% death rate anyway albeit linked to underlying health problems.

The figures they have are for 165 patients which is far too small a sample size.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Ok, I admit it, this brought a tear to my eye

 

[fernandopartridge]

Talking about underlying health problems, at the moment your ok in the UK as you can go out to exercise but over here it's not allowed (will the UK follow suit eventually)
I worry about people with diabetes etc (like both my parents) who are supposed to exercise to keep it away but won't be able too (could be many more deaths depending how long this goes on for due to other illnesses).
Read an article yesterday about an old guy who never ate for 10 days as he was to scared to go out and a carer (luckily) found him. Must be loads of these type of cases. If you know an old vulnerable person by you (without getting too close) check up on them, you might just save his/her life.

I think the Spanish authorities have reacted strangely. GC is very very different from Madrid, rules that make sense there do much less where you are.

 

[Nick]

Think people underestimate the power of football.

Going on about "oh its just a game" but look at the joy a message from Mark Robins brought Stanley.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Think people underestimate the power of football.

Going on about "oh its just a game" but look at the joy a message from Mark Robins brought Stanley.

I don’t care who knows it, that had me shedding a tear.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Think people underestimate the power of football.

Going on about "oh its just a game" but look at the joy a message from Mark Robins brought Stanley.

Stanley has invested probably 80+ years of his life at least in this club, it isn't just a game for a lot of us. Happy birthday to him.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Stanley has invested probably 80+ years of his life at least in this club, it isn't just a game for a lot of us. Happy birthday to him.

That is one of those posts where I wish I could double like it. Happy Birthday, Stanley, PUSB

 

[pipkin73]

Ok, I admit it, this brought a tear to my eye

AHH!! bless him xx hope he stay safe xx

 

[MalcSB]

all i see is an ad for chronic knee pain then when I refresh an internet dating website- not sure what kind of life they think I’m leading

I used to get one for Wasps nest removal.

 

[pipkin73]

I think the Spanish authorities have reacted strangely. GC is very very different from Madrid, rules that make sense there do much less where you are.

Tell me about it, but the cases are growing after days of decline. We are hoping that if we clear the curve we will be allowed to get back to normal and make a living again (i won't be able to until tourists return i guess) but atleast others can.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Not easy locking down 1.3 billion people

 

[Liquid Gold]

Ok, I admit it, this brought a tear to my eye

I've got dust in my eyes alright.

 

[Brylowes]

The problem then is imagine the first day of opening. They will be rammed

I would think most will be gone .

 

[Brylowes]

He was an absolute bellend anyway but I like a spoons and go to the city arms a lot. But after this he can fuck off. It’s not even that much cheaper anymore anyway.

Me and my wife run a pub in a working class area of town, we employ 7 staff who are all
Paid above minimum wage ‘the longest standing has been with us fifteen years and the
Newest five months.
On the Friday pub closures were announced we had two working On the night and all of
the others came up on the night to say there goodbyes.
We and the staff ended up having a very emotional lock-in and a good last night together,
We assured them all that they were a hugely important part of our business ‘and that we
Fully intended to re-open as soon as given permission to do so.
They were all told that we would continue to pay there basic wage for as long as we could,
We are not a big operation and we rent not own, so it was very welcome news when the
Government Announced they were going to cover 80% of their wages I will still cover the
other 20% ‘But surely this is just the correct way to react in a situation such as this.
The reaction from Tim Martin and Wetherspoons didn’t surprise me in the least ‘and really
Shouldn’t anyone else, they are Fake ‘they try to emulate community pubs but nothing can
Be further from the truth, they are money making machines the same as Asda, Tesco etc.
If/when this is all over they will be there all shiny and beckoning everyone in with there free
Local advertising, microwave meals and drinks offers, I really hope people remember their
actions when the shit hit the fan for everyone......but sadly I doubt it.

 

[Brylowes]

I've got dust in my eyes alright.

Brilliant !!
And many happy returns of the day Stanley :emoji_relaxed:

 

[Otis]

Think people underestimate the power of football.

Going on about "oh its just a game" but look at the joy a message from Mark Robins brought Stanley.

Stuff Stanley! Their chairman is a prick.

 

[ccfc92]

Ok, I admit it, this brought a tear to my eye

Whether you're 4 or 94, just shows how much a club can mean to you...

 

[wingy]

Watching Click this morning is so rewarding seeing all the scientific technologists produce cheap ventilators . Example one for £500 Euros , suitable for third world Nations.
3D printed components so they can be assembled locally .
The old adage crisis and adversity are the mother of all invention rings true

 

[wingy]

International travel highlighted again this morning.
I don't know who is the more foolish .
The travelling community who just carried on .
The Govt for not prescribing on travel .

Or the tardy way we've been repatriating.

 

[sylus]

Christ,the last time looked at this thread was way back on page 81 now we are on 265,bloody hell, popular then,can't be arsed to read all now

 

[Flying Fokker]

Christ,the last time looked at this thread was way back on page 81 now we are on 265,bloody hell, popular then,can't be arsed to read all now

Hang around for post 10000 and beyond.

 

[cc84cov]

International travel highlighted again this morning.
I don't know who is the more foolish .
The travelling community who just carried on .
The Govt for not prescribing on travel .

Or the tardy way we've been repatriating.

Boris should of LockeD down all airports Simple as that