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How’s that for morbid!
Sorry to read that
Puregym have done something similar to Bannatynes. I think they've handled it well - happy to keep working out there in the future.
Anytime gyms have set the same email out today.
Great response from the Bannatyne Gym. Quick, clear, concise 10/10
He was on R5 this morning - sensible and clear
Puregym have done something similar to Bannatynes.
Nothing from Virgin.
One of the possible good outcomes from this pandemic (once it is over/finalised/under full control) is the amount of chug nuggets who will find themselves completely ostracised from versing any opinion except on their own limited social media channels (of which i have no issues with them being heavily censored)
Devils Dyke NT posted an advisory to say chose another destination as todays record number of visitors made social distancing difficult.
I can see lock down coming, not helped by the key worker letter i've just received (sorry probably 2 + 2 making 5 here)
Jetts Gym has done similar, immediate freeze on fees and free access to app content you used to have to pay for. Good work imo.
So economics 101..someone educate me as i know nothing about this kind of thing..
When this is all done and dusted, whats stopping the financial powers that be just getting together and resetting the clock back to before this all kicked off.
Obviously you can't so that..But I'm intrigued as to why not..
Can someone please explain to me in 2 paragraphs, and in terms a monkey could understand
Ta
The Gym Group did exactly the same as Bannatyne's. I'd already cancelled my DD for them as I couldn't see me going in for a few months but a quick email to them and they've agreed I can rejoin for free and with a partial credit when they reopen.
I'm also expecting a full lock-down on Monday, the general public have just proven themselves to be untrustworthy of following simple instructions and drastic measures are required.
Get the lockdown done.
This is beyond a joke now.
Our local gyms have done the same, freeze on payments and no rejoining fee.
Can't seem to find anything about our Cineworld Unlimited apart from a notice to cancel.
Caravan Club sites are all showing open and saying toilet blocks open but I think we won't be using the camper for the near future
And how to arrange a funeral…
Anyone know if there is now a prescribed method of disposing of the dead from the virus?
Only ask because wife and I have chosen a woodland burial at a site that would require transport across a couple of county boundaries although we could re-word to any local natural burial site.
Watching the reports from Italy they said that crematoria were overwhelmed so does that mean that all bodies have to be burned or are we still free to choose?
On one level it does not matter but if it is still an option that is what we would like.
Went past one of the local golf clubs today and it was rammed full or pensioners in groups.
At the other end the local Buckfast appreciation youth group is still meeting.
Went past one of the local golf clubs today and it was rammed full or pensioners in groups.
National Trust really didn't think through their policy of free access to all their outdoor spaces - just meant that thousands of people drove out to their nearest NT place. Peaks was rammed, Lyme Park was heaving (in spite of the car park being closed - people just parked on pavements and in the cycle lane). Really not helping anything. These will all be the same people who went to the pubs on Friday night for one last big social piss up.
People are frankly too stupid to be worth saving.
People are frankly too
stupidselfish to be worth saving.
I think calling them stupid is giving them benefit of doubt.
Bloody hope we lock down Wales ASAP. Bluestone has just announced its closure. Lots of people have been travelling down to West Wales to holiday homes and caravan parks. Utter madness. I'm looking at 7 days of at least 12 hours a day in ICU and recovery if it gets as bad as Italy who have been on a better lockdown than us.
Yep, drove past Storey Arms today and the queue to get up Pen Y Fan was unbelievable. Worse than a Bank holiday I'd say. This is not a free holiday, it's a national emergency!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-519
Sadly, due to our ignorance, we are about to encounter a shit storm of epic proportions.
I'm doing my bit as are the folk on this thread. We need a lockdown from the Government ASAP but even that won't stop the horror show that's about to unfold. The signs were there...
Just got a message from a friend forwarding a notice.
The numbers won't be up to the minute accurate but when the notice was sent out there had been over 31000 people reported for breaking the quarantine and 350 people subsequently detained.
#crisiswhatcrisis
celticdragon
SubscriberMy mum has over the last 2 weeks has told me where things like that are and the contents of the wills should the worst happen to them, and me. Then reminded me that……
The family tree dies with me currently!
How’s that for morbid!
Not at all my friend same here.
Father died 21 years ago @ 61
Mother died 3 years ago @ 72
Wife died 6 months ago @ 52
I've sort of got used to death, it still hurts like hell but non of us can escape it.
TBH if this virus took me soon I'm not that botherd as most of my reason for living is gone 🙁
Relatively good news:
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/private-sector-allocates-hospital-capacity-nhs-a4393951.html
TBH if this virus took me soon I’m not that botherd as most of my reason for living is gone
Dude, that doesn’t sound like a good place you’re in right now. Please talk to a friend, loved one or a professional. Don’t be feeling like that on your own.
I second darcy. Please speak to someone, the Samaritans can be great. I’ve avoided posting in here, but this warrants a response. I’ll give you my phone number, just pm me.
really sorry to hear that MrOvershoot.
is it just me disappointed by the lack of conspiracy in this thread?
Just went back to read p.1, its been a v.long month
MrOvershoot
SubscriberNot at all my friend same here.
Father died 21 years ago @ 61
Mother died 3 years ago @ 72
Wife died 6 months ago @ 52I’ve sort of got used to death, it still hurts like hell but non of us can escape it.
TBH if this virus took me soon I’m not that botherd as most of my reason for living is gone 🙁
It's difficult fella. Just know there are plenty here that know you and will miss your voice. So keep the heid and stay strong. We'll all get through it together.
Gone into isolation myself since Thursday. Flat mate came in with a cough, so what else can you do. It's a worrying time for everyone. But people will need you in the weeks and months ahead. Just think of the people around you. I've a ridiculous about of family 70+ so if nothing else just think of the difference youll be able to make others if you're around.
Just remember though we'll get through it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000gj5f/our-world-wuhan-life-under-lockdown
Hope I've linked this ok, just seen this on BBC news in the early hours
It's on BBC iPlayer -
Wuhan life under lockdown
Filmed in Wuhan in January and shows the extent of the isolation measures they needed to put in place to stop even more people dying.
Sobering viewing.
It's only 23 minutes long but, imo, if this was on at primetime 6pm then we'd have a far better chance for all of us.
Please take the time to watch and share
Morning folks - Mother's Day. Do you really want to spend it in the Rabbit Hole?
Take care, be kind.
Good luck everyone, hope to see you all on the other side.
Conspiracy theory - this was started by cats.
Bonuses of virus: Humans stay inside - more opportunities to get biscuits and sit on their warm flesh. Once the lock down comes, cats will roam the streets free of cars and pesky dogs. Reduced human activity will increase cat prey activity so more mice, birds and rabbits to catch.
Extra bonus - more toilet paper around the house to shred into tiny pieces.
He did it:
Ha ha ha, very good.
My 76 old Father and wicked step-mother made it home last night from Egypt (phew). I think they shut the airport after they left.
To stop her going back? Is she that bad?
Stay safe. Could we get the message out there for Low Risk households to do in-store shops which frees up the delivery slots for the High Risk households (elderly and vulnerable with underlying conditions) who have been instructed to stay at home for the duration of the outbreak. They will be forced into the stores which is putting them at risk.
Low Risk households
Anyone who thinks they are in a low risk household is kidding themselves. Do the sums: one "low risk household" risks losing as many years of life as many high risk households and the damage to society will be much greater. An 80 year old risks losing not a lot and a 40 year old risks losing 40 years + not a lot. "Low risk" is itself a misnomer given French experience.
Do the best for you and yours being as pragmatic as possible.
Go out when there's nothing left to eat and you've failled to get delivered by every service available. And not before.
Anyone who thinks they are in a low risk household is kidding themselves
Depends on what context of risk you put to it.
Personally I count a fit and healthy family of four low risk of death or complications if one member contracts covid-19, and a 70+ year old diabetic ex smoker living on there own high risk of death.
In addition the 70+ year old has more chance of adding blocking the hospitals, where as the family of four are less likely to be in that category. Which is the entire point of isolating people.
Ok, so the family have 'more to loose', but the chance for that happening is much smaller.
My thinking is that if Boris doesn't impose a full shut down by Monday, we will be where Italy is now within a week.
^^ I don't think that was aimed at you. I think it was a general point that it isn't just the elderly that we need to show concern for.
Also interesting and good simple reading for those of the bikebuoy hard of thinking types:
People not using delivery services because it might possibly mean someone else can't get a rapid delivery is just not a sensible choice. It puts more people in shops and people in shops is what's spreading the virus amongst other contacts. The best solution for society is less people shopping whatever their age.
Selflessness which involves putting yourself at risk when you are not in a critical job is just adding to the problem. If you can help an old person directly without putting them at risk or increasing your own risk then fine help. Not using Tesco direct and going into the store yourself because it might just eventually mean an old persons order arrives a day later is not pragmatic and adds to the problem.
There's a real problem with UK media attitudes and it's going to make Britain one of the worst affected areas.
I'm following this in three places: First and foremost France "en directe", in Germany because junior lives there and I like German TV, and finally the UK where people just don't seem to have grasped the most important thing they need to do for themselves and everyone else is to cut themselves off from the world until there's nothing left to eat at home and then get more to eat with the least contact possible.
That's what every medical professional on Euro media is telling you to do, no if buts or maybes, this is not a holiday, this is not life as normal.
that is not true and offensive, reported.
I don’t think it’s directed at you.
There seem to be many here who support a lockdown. Petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301397
Sign it!
I can imagine there was a difficulty in making the decision to order a country into Lockdown back in the early days - but now, with everything we know, surely it's a no brainer?
Thanks for the reply, Drac, so long as that's clear to all.