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Has Prince Charles resigned yet?
Has Prince Charles resigned yet?
Can one resign the position of privileged tw*t?
If Cummings can stay I don't see why she can't. Entitled pillocks the lot of them
If Cummings can stay I don’t see why she can’t. Entitled pillocks the lot of them
Can't disagree with the sentiment but Cummings wasn't positively tested was he? This MP actually knew!
No but Cummings told us several times that he/the wife were very ill with symptoms. No excuse for her but....
Ruth the mooth has apparently tweeted 15 times on it,that's 15 more than she did on Cummings. I almost preferred Jackdaw.
I'm not excusing Cummings, but at least he drove and didn't get on public transport.
That's 15 times more than she's had a constituency surgery since being elected.
The blessed Ruth, duplicitous? Surely not!!
If Cummings can stay I don’t see why she can’t. Entitled pillocks the lot of them
She did call for Cummings to resign though which seems a little, em, hypocritical.
That we’ve pulled our economy to it’s knees, spent billions on ‘solutions’, injured personal health and wellbeing for millions of people, yet daily we allow other deaths to occur with nary a grant to some small charity to assuage our guilt of the poor people’s deaths maybe?
I agree with our lockdowns and efforts, as this pandemic would have killed far more without them. But it does put into perspective who’s lives we value and how many things we just accept as ‘ok’.
Do you think if drug deaths were going to double every five days between now and christmas we would be so complacent about them? Do you think if ignoring covid would result in a constant rather than growing number of deaths we would be quite so dramatic about the interventions? Of course if you were in the Scottish Government you might point out that the really expensive interventions are only happening because UK are letting them, and on drugs they want to make some relatively low cost interventions which HMG are obstructing...
I’m not saying it’s ok to ignore the drugs deaths - and I would not be surprised if they grow as an indirect consequence of covid but there’s too many people trying to dismiss the current covid numbers for their own reasons. I hope we get covid back under control so that we can begin to worry about all the other fixable issues too.
Oooft, big increase in infection rate.
So no half term lockdown...
Looks like there is a recognition that physical lockdowns are a blunt tool. Would be interesting to see what the "circuit breaker" does involve
I really don't mind not getting away for a couple of days as planned in october, but a travel ban that resulted in no hill days would have been a blow to be honest.
but a travel ban that resulted in no hill days would have been a blow to be honest.
I know an MSP and I discussed this last week, there are more than a few in Scottish parliament who have been expressing concern that for health and well-being they had to find a way of restricting 'bad' interactions while encouraging us all to go the park / beach / hills etc which are 'good' in so many personal, economic and societal ways.
All common sense stuff Matt.
So what are the odds on my family and I being able to travel to Northumberland on Friday for a week (from the Scottish Borders)
This morning I thought it would be 50/50. Thinking odds now up to 75/25 in favour based on the statement about no national travel ban. The fact that we are in a rising case area and due to travel to a high case area isn't good though.
The irony is that we have hired a cottage and will just spend the week walking the dog on beaches. We will be for safer there than at home /work /school.
So -
My son (Thump, S3)'s school desk neighbour has just returned to school after 2 weeks off self-isolating.
Tested positive for Covid - no symptoms, unlike his friend's brother who was symptomatic.
First Thump knew about it was when desk neighbour returned to class.
Thump's question: I thought that this was Track & Trace was for?
This could explain Thump's mild fever a week or so back (no test because he wasn't coughing).
Thump won't have the app (16+) and track and trace only works in a worryingly limited way schools are hard work.
The school would have to be informed (not guaranteed due to medical privacy ref the Nike conference) they would then have to trace that pupil through their classes and have seating plans for each class to track neighbours and then pass the contact information to track and trace. All without contravening medical or data protection.
Remember in S3 he could have a dozen desk neighbours.
Ooft, that is interesting. We have had similar conversations, particularly in light of a few studies suggesting that yoof are actually able to both have CV and transfer it much more than younger children.
Glad mini_oab didn't meet up with him last weekend for a ride...!
Can't vouch for the source but...
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160208232697388&set=p.10160208232697388&type=3&d=m
I made out pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions shutting, the rest was just too blurry
^from the unverified FB link, so don't believe this too much...
Pubs close
Cafe & restaurants open, but no alchohol.
All indoor attractions to close.
Holiday accommodation is open, but a plea to use the great outdoors and think 'local'.
Likely lifted on 26th Oct for most of Scotland, but central belt hard hit areas *reviewed* on 26th.
That really wouldn't affect my family at all tbh. Let's hope there is some kind of support for those sectors, and I'll be interested to see the scientific evidence they have too*.
*Apart from the obvious - numbers have been on the rise since pubs reopened.
Nobeerinthefridge
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That really wouldn’t affect my family at all tbh. Let’s hope there is some kind of support for those sectors, and I’ll be interested to see the scientific evidence they have too*.*Apart from the obvious – numbers have been on the rise since pubs reopened.
more since schools and unis opened tbh(rise start august, ramped up september in line, you also get an associated rise in activity elsewhere with that). canny just blame the pubs.
I get prioritising education btw and agree with it, but it's no just the pubs fault. It's just a compound effect of opening.
tbh in general along with opening everything, which had to happen, it's a compound effect if you ask me, only so much you can open before things rise. it's just a lax attitude that more people have these days, that's kinda obvious.
Plus there's a big rise the noise about just letting it rip too, which is marker for peoples lax attitudes I think.
I'd predict if all they do here is target pubs, it'll not do much.
Saying that tbh, I don't expect alot anyhow, only so far sturgeon can stray from the UK approach without UK funding.
Over 1k diagnosed. Oh dear.
And its no booze.
I can booze, it's just you scummy southerners that are banned.
I can booze, it’s just you scummy southerners that are banned.
Well yes but not with impunity. Gonna need a big coat to do so at public houses.
A lot more than I expected, be interested to see the detail of the support and if it's any use.
and I guess we'll find out soon enough if these restrictions are enough.
Ultimately though, it's still a shitfest. The tory government should be seeing alsorts of anger for not funding the necessary action properly.
That's you lot on the naughty step then, you bunch of pissheads 😀
That’s you lot on the naughty step then, you bunch of pissheads 😀
That's going in your immigration file.
Good luck getting across the border to escape Borisland now.
You'll never see the inside of a 16" Tandoori Munchie Box....not on my watch
That’s *some of you* on the naughty step then, you bunch of pissheads
FTFY
You’ll never see the inside of a 16″ Tandoori Munchie Box
mmmmm.
Now i want a munchie box for my dinner. Going for a ride so calories will balance 🙂
Curses! I will remain forever culturally bereft!
Anyway... Nichola is like Mystic Meg. She predicts what Boris will say in a weeks time.
Best get the beers in before next week then
not on my watch
NOT IN MY NAME MR BLAIR
binners
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Curses! I will remain forever culturally bereft!Anyway… Nichola is like Mystic Meg. She predicts what Boris will say in a weeks time.
Best get the beers in before next week then
Which is mental considering manchester is about 3 times as riddled as glasgow!
Best of luck!
So as usual Nicola hasn't quite made my decision for me. WWSTWD
Booked into Coylumbridge Hotel for a couple of nights this weekend with family (live in Forth Valley), should I stay or should I go......?
Surely, as long the schools remain open, the virus is going to spread?
should I stay or should I go
Thats depends. Were you planning on going on the lash?
Obviously you should cancel the Coylumbridge and book somewhere else instead that needs the money and isn't run by utter dicks
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/a-tale-of-two-aviemore-hotels/
Go. She was clear not to change plans and not to travel to one of the areas where infection rates are high. Its HIghland therefore go.
I'm going to Oban and Ft Bill next week and I'm in Lothian as well.
Yeah I knew the hotel is not not great but it's family friendly location innit. The main confusion as above was, don't cancel plans but don't travel from central belt unless necessary.
Hadn't seen that issue thanks, don't feel so bad about cancelling then, which I think is probably the right thing to do.
Yeah it's a p1ss poor message frankly, either say do not leave the area OR don't. Leaving stuff like that hanging is pathetic and open to interpretation.
Do we reckon "don't change your plans" relates to holidays you had booked or any plans? I was meant to be heading to ride in Pitlochry on Saturday with a friend who's on holiday up here. Is that the sort of plan she means do we think?
I think the latest restrictions will actually have the opposite effect and help to spread the virus. People looking to get away for the October break will now avoid the Central belt area or spill out of these areas in search of more normal surroundings for the week. Probably to areas less affected. Can't see the locals being happy with an influx of tourists from heavily affected Covid postcodes.
Who knows? I read it as she is trying not to give tourism any more of a kicking than it has had in the statement about changing plans. Personally I would go.
Seems the link got more wrong than right so apologies for that
should I stay or should I go……?
Oh, I'm sure the locals will welcome you and the rest of the plague carriers with open arms while you're forcing them out of the restaurants and cafes with your manky disease.
should I stay or should I go……?
Oh, I’m sure the locals will welcome you and the rest of the plague carriers with open arms while you’re forcing them out of the restaurants and cafes with your manky disease.
Too right! I was holidaying in Aviemore the other week and spent the whole time running around licking the inside of shop assistants' mouths and rubbing my balls in locals' faces.
Good times.
Re coylumbridge? Dont go, its a dump! Premier inn much nicer.
We did 3 nights back in August and had a great time, 2 toddlers included.
Re coylumbridge? Dont go, its a dump! Premier inn much nicer.
We did 3 nights back in August and had a great time, 2 toddlers included.
Aye, but that was before the locals built the moat.
licking the inside of shop assistants’ mouths and rubbing my balls in locals’ faces
I didn't know the Winking Owl was hosting it's young-persons' disco again!
I'm glad I've got the image of arrpee teabagging round Tescos to overcome my sadness at scotroutes rejection.
Local Trivia question; which local purveyor of niche cycling kit and up-to-date route advice was once in a band called The Shop Assistants?
but don’t travel from central belt unless necessary.
Yeah, but as someone with about the most northern house, on the northern edge of the most northern town in north central belt, you're barely central belt really...
Do we reckon “don’t change your plans” relates to holidays you had booked or any plans? I was meant to be heading to ride in Pitlochry on Saturday with a friend who’s on holiday up here. Is that the sort of plan she means do we think?
We changed last week. Although our plans involved travelling through Inverclyde, Arran and (bad bits) of Argyll, plus having to move from self-catering to a couple of hotels, plus 7 ferries. It just wasn't appropriate.
Video clue
We're away for a couple of days next week, comoany called the mountain men, bit if kayaking, glamping, food etc provided, more kayaking.
Need to give em a phone and see what's the script.
It just wasn’t appropriate.
Aye, it'd be against the spirit of the rules wouldn't it? I had my eye on another ride anyway from the door - which is the beauty of living in Scotland!
The current guidelines leave everyone in a limbo. There is no actual travel ban so if you live in a high risk area and you cancel a hotel (etc) then you can expect no recompense. Travel anyway and you're really being a bit of a dick.
I was planning to have a few days away this week / weekend. Now I don't know if I should. Buggeration
You can still have a few days away. Just stay in one of the 5 areas.
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No worries. It's OK to ignore guidance if you're special and it doesn't apply to you. Chances are you'll be surrounded by other infection spreaders too.
Question: are Stingers recyclable and how many would be needed for the A9 around Drumochter area.
Asking for a friend.
caltrops are the eco reusuable option
tbh, while I'm unsure if this is the correct thing to do or enough tbh.
I'd suggest, just chill at home if you can. Looking ominous if you take current hospitalisations and tag it on to the start of last run.
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scotroutes
Full MemberLocal Trivia question; which local purveyor of niche cycling kit and up-to-date route advice was once in a band called The Shop Assistants?
Is it Zombie Alex Taylor?
Wish I could remember who used to do a punkier cover of that, Idlewild maybe, or Joyrider? It was ace, anyway
Ah bloody hell, it was F***ed Up! What are the odds of that
I don't envy the FM. Trying to produce rules and guidance that slow the spread while keeping as much of the economy going as possible is a pretty thankless task. I'd say it's up to all of us to try to follow the guidance but I don't see the point in trying to go beyond it. If they thought stricter measures were needed they'd have brought them in.
So, if you are not in one of the 5 high-risk areas and you had something booked in another lower-risk area you should probably still go (support the local economy etc) even if you wont be able to eat or drink when you get there. I'm not so sure about travelling from one of the 5 areas to another one or one outside that region. Is that now against the guidance? I saw that she said something about not cancelling your holiday booking. But if she doesn't want people travelling outside those 5 areas that must include a lot of holiday bookings.
Meanwhile, one of the groups I ride with occasionally started a chat on Messenger at 4pm for a ride at Dunkeld on Saturday, car sharing on the way up from Edinburgh. 🤦♂️
It's stuff like that that's galling- some people just sack off the rules and do what they want while I do what I'm supposed to and miss out on fun stuff.
Scotroutes : that’s an easy one, their peel session was played on 6music a few weeks ago. (I wont let on who it is, someone else can out him.)
I think I'm ok to leave Moray to head to Ardnamurchan next week then. Happy days, just have to dodge the NC500 campervan haterz on the A9 😉
Edit- that guitarist looks familiar 😁
I was going to head out of Lothian for only the 3rd time in 7 months! Now I feel I shouldn't. Just a jolly, nothing booked.
Are cafes (non licensed premises) in the 5 lock down areas allowed to be open from 06.00 to 18.00? Guidance seems unclear.
If they are, then I can't understand why licenced premises (restaurants, not 'wet' bars) are not allowed to be as open as normal minus their alcohol licence for the duration?
The gym ruling seems like madness too. I can't be in an 8 person class, but I can share the gym floor with 20 other people. Doesn't seem backed up by scientific evidence either that gym classes in particular are a hot spot for transmission.
In five central belt areas, all licensed premises - with the exception of hotels for residents - will be required to close indoors and outdoors, although takeaways will be permitted.
Cafes which do not have an alcohol licence will be able to stay open until 18:00.
I agree that seems nonsensical.
Aberdeen had an issue it gets locked down, central belt has an issue whole of scotland suffers 🤷♀️
Just don't understand the thought process behind some of those decisions.