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General => The Stay Safe Board => Topic started by: conahy calling on Thursday 19 March 20 01:26 GMT (UK)
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Continuing to discuss Coronavirus and its implications...
Link to Part 1
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=826968.0
Link to Part 2
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=827130.0
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Thanks,this topic will be of immense help to many RootsChatters,mainly just some friendly contact but also information.
You feel more in control if you are informed ,and losing control over an otherwise ordered life is rather dismaying ,the last thing anyone needs.
Note through the door last night ,from a near neighbour five doors away ,
Offering help re shopping etc as she will be working from home as from next week.
Some time ago I was rather exasperated by another neighbour who seemed to think I was a free source of all sorts of things.
I said nothing and gave the children the biggest reddest apple from my little tree.Not seen much of them during the very bad weather.
Well she came round yesterday and offered to get shopping in ,so I am pleased I did not cut up rough about the many exasperations.
A bit of the wartime spirit from people who were not born in the1940’s.
Hope everyone is O.K especially those who,have ongoing treatment and long complicated journeys to get it.
Kindest regards to everyone.
Viktoria.
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I've decided that one of the biggest problems of this virus is the panic caused by social media. Every site you look at gives different information and there is a lot of scare mongering. Check every bit of information against the official government sites and don't believe everything you read or are told, even by people on here. A lot of "experts" have sprung up overnight.
Bit of good news this morning, "China reported its first day with no new locally transmitted coronavirus infections, three months after the first case was detected." The only new cases are people who have entered the country.
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I am organising a support group for the road through the banner of Neighbourhood Watch [am the coordinator so already know quite a few of residents] & am forming a Whats app group. So far I have had all offers of help rather than requests which is lovely. Now have a head cold [yes, only a cold] myself so daren't go out in case I get lynched if I cough. Fortunately Mr Josey has recovered from his slipped disc of 4 weeks ago and can go out while he can [not 70 till August ;)]
ADDED: quite agree groom; only take my news from BBC website.
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"Gor blimey, hello Mrs Jones how's your Bert's lumbago? mustn't gwumble!"
Skoosh.
Wee quiz!
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Costco now limiting the number of shoppers in the store at any one time. 1 out 1 in. Queing around the car park now. Most items are now 1 per shopper. Local Tesco has quite a lot of empty shelves this morning.
Obesity is looking like it's going to be a thing of the past ::) ::) ::)
Malky
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I've decided that one of the biggest problems of this virus is the panic caused by social media. Every site you look at gives different information and there is a lot of scare mongering. Check every bit of information against the official government sites and don't believe everything you read or are told, even by people on here. A lot of "experts" have sprung up overnight.
Bit of good news this morning, "China reported its first day with no new locally transmitted coronavirus infections, three months after the first case was detected." The only new cases are people who have entered the country.
How true. Someone told my daughter at the beginning of the week that the doctors surgery was closed for deep cleaning because of a suspect virus victim. NOT TRUE all surgeries are closed to walk-in patients. If she had looked at the surgery website instead of social media she would have seen that measures have been put in place, they are simply moving to a brand new purpose built medical centre!
On the upside my butcher tells me his business is booming. He has meat and eggs where the supermarket doesn’t. Let’s hope people continue to shop with him when this is over.
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Very good advice Josey, sorry to hear you have a cold and great Mr. Josey is now able to go,out while he can... my hubby got till October b4 he's 70 but has underlying health issues so it's down to me....
Getting plenty of advice and help from my daughter despite her living in London.... says she may consider retraining as a primary school teacher as the children will be at home as of the end of Friday!
She and hubby both working from home .... she works for Bank of NY on their investments ..... not sure anyone wants to invest much these days except in supermarkets, gin distilleries, tolilet paper manufactures, respirator factories.....
Just talked to son in Australia via FaceTime and he said those working from home think it's a holiday and traffic has increased during the day time!
Oh well off to do some Yogalates using you tube as missing classes already and it's only been a week....
Keep cheerful all... wait for the exercise programmes that are supposed to be coming on tv soon!
Caroline
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Viktoria that will be good getting some shopping done by your neighbour. I also feel that this rootschat topic will help many of us to keep in touch with the outside world even if it is just for a "wee blether".
Groom I agree with what you are saying about social media and the misinformation being given out.
An example this morning was a video clip of troops landing at Edinburgh Airport with the caption "Military being mobilised to deal with crisis" It is actually members of The Royal Regiment of Scotland returning from a tour of duty a while back.
Dorrie
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Malky - I don't know about obesity being a thing of the past judging by the run on pasta!
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"Gor blimey, hello Mrs Jones how's your Bert's lumbago? mustn't gwumble!"
Skoosh.
Wee quiz!
Happydaystoytown - The Small Faces
Regards
Chas
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How is everyone planning on passing the time during isolation? Normally we go out every day when I'm not working and most afternoons when I finish work. This now has to stop. BUT I have our days planned.
We are going to deep clean our house.
De-clutter all (well, most) of our cupboards
Sort out the garden
Sort out the garage (that's a BIG maybe)
Have some very long, leisurely meals (six hours is the record so far)
Watch a few box-sets and films
OH is going to finish off the model boat he has been working on then after a deep-clean of our hobby room he will start on the two large books of model airplanes and military vehicles that he got for Christmas.
I have lots of Sudoku puzzles to get done.
We can also walk along the beach which is about 1/4 mile away from home. It's very sparsely used so good open space.
We'll be fine.
I would say to everyone - don't forget personal hygiene. It's very easy to think 'I won't bother to shower/wash hair/clean teeth today as I'm not going anywhere. It's a slippery slope. Also, keep moving. Don't just sit in one chair all day long. Move around the house if it's possible sitting in different rooms. Try to keep your brain active. Get out of bed at your usual time because, again, it's easy to think there is no reason to get up if you have nowhere to go.
Just some thoughts - I'm not dictating to anyone.
Rishile
Edit: Oh, and I have to work (from home) I nearly forgot :)
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I would say to everyone - don't forget personal hygiene.
I haven't forgotten it, but our water was cut off without notice an hour ago. A new school is being built just down the road, so it's likely the builders have (yet again) cut through a water pipe.
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I would say to everyone - don't forget personal hygiene. It's very easy to think 'I won't bother to shower/wash hair/clean teeth today as I'm not going anywhere. It's a slippery slope.
I was thinking about that today as well. It's probably a great danger, especially amongst some older people without others to keep an eye on them. Some may reach the point of wonder why it is worth getting up. I suppose it is better this has happened now, rather than in the middle of Winter, at least they won't have to worry too much about heating.
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I would say to everyone - don't forget personal hygiene. It's very easy to think 'I won't bother to shower/wash hair/clean teeth today as I'm not going anywhere. It's a slippery slope.
I was thinking about that today as well. It's probably a great danger, especially amongst some older people without others to keep an eye on them. Some may reach the point of wonder why it is worth getting up. I suppose it is better this has happened now, rather than in the middle of Winter, at least they won't have to worry too much about heating.
I thought about that too. At least we are coming into Spring/Summer and we can get in the garden (if we have one) rather than facing bleak weather and long dark evenings.
Rishile
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True, clocks go forward here in the UK on the 29th March, so at least it will be lighter in the evenings.
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I have just heard someone on the radio say that this is a notifiable disease, which I gather from a quick check means that doctors have to notify it. Does this mean that we should tell the doctor about mild cases, like my daughter, which do not require treatment? There must be 1000's of uncounted cases?
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Has your daughter tested positive for the virus T of the H?
Wouldn't the lab which tested her and confirmed her results automatically pass on the information to the authorities?
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Every 3 months or so I go to a local market and buy cheese for the next 3-months. I'd got down to my last few pieces of cheese and went there today, expecting either restrictions, heaving crowds or that it would be closed altogether. The market was as normal, the cheese man was delighted to see me and happy to take my £33, but it was very poorly attended. I even bought 'Er indoors some flowers.
I then went to a very large Sainsbury's, which was no busier than normal, many shelves were empty, but I got the dozen or so items that I wanted.
I've noticed that it's only the very cheapest items that are out of stock, and if you're prepared to pay a little bit extra for your coffee et cetera there is still a lot available. There was no dry rice, but masses of microwave rice. Another good thing about depleted stocks is that it doesn't take so long to do your shopping! Card transactions were taking a bit longer so I had a very pleasant chat with the lady on the till.
What benefits have you found recently?
Martin
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The canals in Venice are certainly benefitting from the lack of tourists.
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I have just heard someone on the radio say that this is a notifiable disease, which I gather from a quick check means that doctors have to notify it. Does this mean that we should tell the doctor about mild cases, like my daughter, which do not require treatment? There must be 1000's of uncounted cases?
No, you don't need to tell the doctor.
Doctors have to notify confirmed cases. (This was a measure put in place in the early stages as part of the contain phase, and is less relevant now that we are in the delay phase.)
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I've been in town today - needed to go to the bank. As I am an 'over 70' I am still not sure if I will have to self isolate from weekend - so I wanted enough cash if I needed anyone to shop for me.
Town quieter than usual. They were only allowing a few people in the bank at once. 2 men on the door!! Then it was one out, one in. Queue was building up outside.
Went to chemist to pick up repeat medication -- asked them if they knew whether over 70s had to self isolate from weekend -- and if so - how did I go about having monthly medication delivered.
Chemist checked his information -- told me over 70s only had to CONSIDER self isolating from weekend.
One of the benefits I have found is that people are laughing and joking with each other - so much more camaraderie than normal.
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Thanks Albufera - that is pretty much what I thought, as there is not much testing being done.
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Messsage for Pennines :)
I've had my hair cut - we decided 1.5 ins would be best. It's looking good and I have optimistically made another appointment for 21 April.
We were all spaced out - every other chair - and lots of hand sanitizer available and wiping down surfaces after each client.
I see that Michel Barnier has tested positive.
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Does this mean that we should tell the doctor about mild cases, like my daughter
Mild cases of what?
The canals in Venice are certainly benefitting from the lack of tourists.
The sky is blue in China.
The earth breaths a sigh of relief.
Debra :)
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I'm 72 with an underlying health condition, live alone, although I do have a loving family around me. We are being sensible and following all the necessary guidelines and limiting contact. My niece has got hold of an item I wanted and is going to bring it to me on Friday. Will be the first family member I've seen for a week! Decided that for the first time ever I would order my groceries online.
Only the largest store of my preferred choice does home delivery and click and collect. Only a 3 week calendar and every slot is taken on both methods for the whole 3 weeks! Regularly checked but result always the same. Learnt a short while ago that today the first hour of opening was for those 70+ - too late for me as didn't learn of this until mid-day! However, it seems it applied only for today and not a daily event. Why not!
Therefore, I tried another supermarket - same result. Tried a third and this time was lucky - was able to arrange a delivery for next week although many items were shown as 'out of stock' especially regarding fresh vegetables and tinned goods.
I don't want to have to bother my family unduly - they have their own immediate families to care for.
With lighter evenings coming, and the arrival of Spring, can spend some time outside. I live in a block of 10 flats and we have our own secluded garden area - with the better weather will be able to chat with neighbours. Spoke to my downstairs neighbour yesterday who said if I needed anything just to let him know and he would try to get it for me, bless him.
So, I am trying to be positive about everything, following guidelines, keeping abreast of all the news but for me the evenings are the worst. Once behind closed doors and with no-one there to converse with my fears come to the forefront. I actually enjoy living alone but when something major happens (whatever it may be) I do tend to go into panic mode until the matter is resolved. What we have now is unprecedented and all the more scary accordingly. I know there are so many who are far worse off than myself but come the end of each day I find myself turning into a wimp!
Thank God for this hobby of ours and this thread for getting things of our chest. Stay safe everyone!
Annette
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@ Chas, well done kid! 10 out of 10 ;D
"Mustn't Gwumble!"
Skoosh.
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Every 3 months or so I go to a local market and buy cheese for the next 3-months. I'd got down to my last few pieces of cheese and went there today, expecting either restrictions, heaving crowds or that it would be closed altogether. The market was as normal, the cheese man was delighted to see me and happy to take my £33, but it was very poorly attended. I even bought 'Er indoors some flowers.
I then went to a very large Sainsbury's, which was no busier than normal, many shelves were empty, but I got the dozen or so items that I wanted.
Flowers, cheese and supermarket shopping Martin? :o
Your wife is a lucky woman. ;)
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I'm hoping I will be too - Mr Josey has just gone out to do Post Office, chemist AND vegetables; if all is achieved it will be a record.
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The Wasteland
The French are sealing the borders
No supplies are being let through
We’ve drunk the dregs of Entente Cordiale
Now it’s “Sauve qui peut”
The Army will be given new powers
To secure our goods from their shores
Meeting opposition with a Gallic shrug
In the manner of Jacques Delors
The TA Reserve will be mobilised
Our allotments will need defenders
(One Captain Mainwaring and his platoon
Are considered the prime contenders)
Keep calm! Don’t panic! Stupid boy!
None of us are any the wiser
While under new powers the MOD
Has monopolised hand sanitiser
Bakeries will come under siege
For the smell of freshly baked buns
See us standing two metres apart
Opposed by riot shields and guns
The jam butty mines of Lancashire
Will be reopened in indecent haste
And there will be a national upsurge
In demand for potted shrimp paste
So the trawlers will gamely put out to sea
Then stay there till they think it’s all over
Hoping to find some sanity restored
Beyond The White Cliffs of Dover
Roger
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Gadget -- thank you for the update. I am really pleased for you.
My next appt scheduled for 8th April - which I made on last visit. So we'll see what is happening then. Forgot to share with you that my hairdresser of many years (a male) -- says I have deviant follicles!! Basically my hair is unruly and does exactly what it wants to do.
Despair --- well done with the prose!!
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(Love all of "Despair's" poems - or pomes)
We tried to register for grocery deliveries the other day, but after spending ages reading the terms and conditions, still couldn't even register, let alone obtain a slot!
So we drove to the small nearby town we often shop at, walked into the market hall - just as usual, got what we wanted, came home. Also popped into a local supermarket, to top up essential wine supplies.
The rest of the time we've been online, or gardening, or housecleaning or doing odd jobs that we've always intended to get around to.... I'm even eyeing the back porch, it could do with a couple of coats of paint..... can I get that on line?
TY
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Sainsburys are supposed to be releasing more delivery slots on Monday -- everyone will be on line at midnight waiting to hopefully book one!
Has anyone had a dental appointment cancelled by their practice over the last few days? I am just wondering as I have one coming up.
(Yes I realise I am thinking about all the shallow, normal life stuff when there are far, far more serious issues affecting people. Sorry, but it crossed my mind as dentists work really closely to a patient.)
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@ Chas, well done kid! 10 out of 10 ;D
"Mustn't Gwumble!"
Skoosh.
I was and still am a big Small Faces fan - surely it was 'Lazy Sunday Afternoon'?
Do you throw these little quiz questions into the middle of all threads? What a good idea!!
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Yes Suey, I hope people will still patronise the shops who have helped them, my butcher had no meat at all today whist there was long queues at the market stall, I heard some say that a lot of fruit and veg would be wasted, cant hoard fruit and veg, a lot of it can't be frozen
My local electrical shop had completely sold out if freezers days ago, what on earth is wrong with people?
Louisa Maud
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Thanks Roger for entertaining us with your wit and humour, I love to see your expressive offerings 8)
I went to B ***s chemist today...they were queuing outside to get in, the notice on the door advised entry for two people only at a time ??? I wasn't desperate as I only needed a new pair of nail clippers, I doubt there will be a rush on them as by the time the worst is over, many people's nails will be bitten down to the quick ;D ;D
Carol
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Yes Suey, I hope people will still patronise the shops who have helped them, my butcher had no meat at all today whist there was long queues at the market stall, I heard some say that a lot of fruit and veg would be wasted, cant hoard fruit and veg, a lot of it can't be frozen
My local electrical shop had completely sold out if freezers days ago, what on earth is wrong with people?
Louisa Maud
In six months time e bay will be flooded with 2nd hand freezers complete with frozen peas and if you’re really lucky a bag of manky sprouts ;D ;D
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I managed to get a delivery slot from Tescos, albeit about 2 weeks ahead of when I booked it. I've just been in to add some items - and was amazed at how many items are 'no longer available'.
I expected it for toilet rolls, pasta etc - the items that have been mentioned in the media thus precipitating even more panic buying (please, Boris, tell BBC News and Sky News to stop this wall to wall ARMAGEDDON COVERAGE. Its counterproductive).
Items I can no longer get - Lurpak butter, Twinings English Breakfast teabags etc etc, several items of cat food - even bl--dy custard!!
Why? I thought we'd been assured that there was plenty of stock, and my delivery isn't due for several days, so, again, why? I'm beginning to disbelieve absolutely everything the media tell me. They're just looking for sensationalism.
I'm in the 'danger' category. I'm 70 (just - I keep telling people I am not actually OVER 70 so am totally immune!!!!) and I have an 'underlying condition' (nothing to do with breathing difficulties). I now have another problem - I have to pick up a repeat prescription from the chemist in the same building as my doctor. You have to walk through the doc's waiting room to get to it. Plus, I shall have to go on a bus. I've looked on the doctor's website but not a mention of any special arrangements! I shall have to ring them but I'll be lucky if I get through before I reach 71 (if I ever do!).
Aren't we all proud to be British? ::) Apparently the Italians, who have it far, far worse than us, have NOT stripped their supermarket shelves clean but are very supportive of each other.
One item I did manage to buy (from the local shop) was next week's Radio Times. In it, there is an article which made me chuckle - it referred to Huw Edwards on the BBC as "the One Horseman of the Apocalypse with his 'we're all going to die so you might as well put away that hand sanitiser' face".
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Am also enjoying the humour,
Louisa Maud
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I've never been to Venice but I was pleased too to see that the Venice canals are clean and you can see the fish.
We wandered up to the local little coop this morning . I only wanted milk which I got , but there was no bread and very little meat. We did however buy husband a box of snickers ice cream bars as a treat and I bought him a new toothbrush!
Then we washed all the outside windows and washed the car. The phone said we walked 1.9 miles.
It's been a lovely sunny though crisp day here.
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I am also putting my time to good use, done out a cupboard under the stairs, dusters all folded up in a bag and hung from a hook, but for how long?, didnt realise I had so many, well overdue job, the charity shop will do well
Also found a curtain which I don't need, might make some peg bags with the best bits for the church bazaar, last Saturday in November, think it will be over by then?
Louisa Maud
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It's when you start finding gas masks from WW2 Louisa! You will be SO popular - and will be able to name your own price.
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I used to play with my sister's WW2 gas mask when I was little. I was born just before the war ended so didn't have one issued!.
Went to a Farm shop in Northumberland - managed to get some wholemeal bread flour. The yeast in my cupboard is best before end March 2020 so will be having fun.
I do have a breadmaker :D
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Gadget -- could you parents not afford toys?
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;D ;D ;D
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I used to play with my sister's WW2 gas mask when I was little. I was born just before the war ended so didn't have one issued!.
Went to a Farm shop in Northumberland - managed to get some wholemeal bread flour. The yeast in my cupboard is best before end March 2020 so will be having fun.
I do have a breadmaker :D
I am self isolated with my husband the families orders not liking it at all but we are both 82 so best play safe . I too have bread maker gadget its back in use this week .The first death in Northumberland due to the coronavirus has died in Cramlington its so sad .Elizabeth
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Currently 50 cases here in Hertfordshire:-(
I'm not going anywhere, - but doesn't it take 14 days to appear, even if you have contracted it?
Romilly.
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It typically takes five days from contracting the virus or being infected by it, to start showing symptoms (such as a persistent cought and Fever). The symptoms typically last for 4 - 5 days for someone who is generally healthy otherwise (if they remain for more than a week or so you should consider contacting your GP or NHS 111) and you may still be infectious for a day or two more, hence the 14 days of isolation for those who have been exposed to the virus, or the family of someone showing symptoms.
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I've had a cough since Christmas!
But hopefully it's not the Virus...
Romilly.
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I am self isolated with my husband the families orders not liking it at all but we are both 82 so best play safe . I too have bread maker gadget its back in use this week .The first death in Northumberland due to the coronavirus has died in Cramlington its so sad .Elizabeth
I thought of you today, Elizabeth. We got as far as Newbiggin and had a stroll along the front as it was empty. Then we went to Blagden (to get the flour :) ) We kept our distance and used the sanitizer. Have just got a walnut wholemeal in the breadmaker. It's going to take 5 hours!
You take care :-*
Love and hugs
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I've got my mums ww2 gas mask in the loft ! It's with the ' toys from olden days ' which I ( who hasn't reached 70 yet ) used to play with. The toys go into school once a year with my teacher daughter to show what toys we had ' back then'!
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I had a little red one then a black one I remember going to school with a cardboard box with the black in I hope all keep safe Gadget I bet your kitchen has a lovely smell Elizabeth
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Rishile, the plans you mentioned in an earlier post for decluttering, gardening etc has made me wonder what new trends might emerge as a result of all this? Perhaps from this weekend there might be an upsurge in decluttering and therefore recycling? Perhaps those in self isolation may garden more and there may also be an increase in garden recycling.
http://www.massobs.org.uk/write-for-us/12th-may
It is a while off yet til 12 May but no doubt the 'Mass Observation' one day diary entries which some of us do will be full of this virus topic this year. I think this will have much historical importance for future generations to read about the impact and how ordinary individuals dealt with it.
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I’m faaar to young to remember gas masks but I’m told that my sisters was supposed to have looked like Mickey Mouse :-\
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If anyone finds a gas mask, which had been tucked away and forgotten -- whilst this mass de-cluttering is apparantly happening - please do let us know! (Or if you find anything else unusual and untouched for decades).
It will bring a bit of light relief to us all.
As has been said before -- thank goodness for Rootschat!
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:o I'm sure everyone knows this - but as a former Primary History teacher, I had a couple of WW2 gas masks in my classroom store cupboard which we used when teaching that topic ... until a few years ago schools were asked to dispose of them and the caretaker appeared with a special double lined bag - the filter has asbestos in it which degrades (or something) :o (I switched to teaching Maths - seemed safer!)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-27391955
Liz ;D
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Oh Liz -- I didn't know that they had asbestos in them! The things you learn on here - every day is a school day.
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I didn't know that they had asbestos in them!
Nor did I until we got an email telling us how to dispose of them - I was devastated that I had happily let children touch them - and kept them in the classroom all that time. :'(
Liz
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I’m faaar to young to remember gas masks but I’m told that my sisters was supposed to have looked like Mickey Mouse :-\
I had a 'Mickey Mouse' one - and it scared the bejabbers out of me! ;D
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Unless the asbestos was exposed or crumbling (allowing dust to escape) there wouldn't be any harm to any of the kids touching the masks.
Obviously as they get older, the chance of asbestos dust escaping increases, hence the need to dispose of them once it became known.
The old heat proof mats we used under bunsen burners when I was at school were made with asbestos and of course we still had mercury thermometers then too - and used to play "blow football" with the mercury droplets when a thermometer broke.
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They're just looking for sensationalism.
I'm in the 'danger' category. I'm 70 (just - I keep telling people I am not actually OVER 70 so am totally immune!!!!) and I have an 'underlying condition' (nothing to do with breathing difficulties). I now have another problem - I have to pick up a repeat prescription from the chemist in the same building as my doctor. You have to walk through the doc's waiting room to get to it. Plus, I shall have to go on a bus. I've looked on the doctor's website but not a mention of any special arrangements! I shall have to ring them but I'll be lucky if I get through before I reach 71 (if I ever do!).
I haven't seen an answer to this but please excuse if I've missed it.
I hope you got through to your doctor's Jill, most surgeries will send your prescription direct to the pharmacy, many of which will deliver to your home. My pharmacy started delivering to me a few years ago without my asking, it is convenient and probably better for them than having lots of potentially ill customers queuing in the shop.
As for all the stockpiling ..... words fail me. Luckily I already had plenty of tea bags and wine to keep me going anyway. :)
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Oh, dash, forgot the wine!!
Louisa Maud
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Well, all you folks dragging out your old gas masks can say a word of thanks to my dad who was stationed in England during WWII as a technician in the US Army's CWS gas mask supply unit.
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Thanks, Erato's Dad :)
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I hope during the time of being confined barracks we have some interesting posts to keep us busy
Louisa Maud
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I had a chuckle at work today. My colleague was talking on the phone to one of our Irish customers, she was telling him that she couldn't get any potatoes. The Irishman's dry response was "Well, now you know how our lot felt back in the day" ;D ;D
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My husband was in the supermarket today for a few essentials. He was standing the required distance away from a gentleman when a female voice behind them asked "Well what do you want for your tea?" Without thinking my O/H replied "Food" The voice belonged to the gentleman's wife.
The three of them burst out laughing and exchanged a bit of banter.
It is still good to laugh and communicate,
Dorrie
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Due to the current situation I have been given a link so I can watch the funeral service for my Aunt’s cremation on Monday. Only very close family members are allowed to attend and even this might be prevented if the situation changes over the weekend. The family were not allowed to have a church service either. It certainly brings home how we have had to adapt to a whole new world.
Regards
Panda
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Looking for the dog joke (with neck cone). Saw it on Rootschat last night, NZ time, and now can’t find it and want to cheer up a friend. Can anyone help? Gladyseva
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Today I was told a story of a woman who had the gall/cheek/nerve to take her excess panic-bought goods to the supermarket and ask for a refund because she didn't have enough room in her kitchen to store them. :-X
I have no reason to doubt my source of this story.
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What has been baffling us is how they can afford all this extra stuff, never mind storing it!
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It'll all be on tick! ;)
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Credit cards
Louisa Maud
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It'll all be on tick! ;)
It's a long time since I've heard that expression -- I had forgotten about it!
Which only goes to demonstrate the decades that have 'ticked' by on my clock! So many in fact, that I am now classed as vulnerable.
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Still quite a common expression around here :) The povert stricken North East ;D ;D
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Looking for the dog joke (with neck cone). Saw it on Rootschat last night, NZ time, and now can’t find it and want to cheer up a friend. Can anyone help? Gladyseva
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I spoke to my 17 year old grandson tonight. We have not seen him for a week because of Social Distancing.
Chatting about how long it would be before we could meet up again properly he said "Don't worry granny tomorrow we will be a day nearer beating this disease and then I will come down to see you and grandad".
The positivity of the young but very true.
Dorrie
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RTL, "future generations", I do share your optimism.
Martin
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Martin when are you having your Cheese and Wine party ;D ;D ;D
Are we all invited????
Dorrie
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The old heat proof mats we used under bunsen burners when I was at school were made with asbestos and of course we still had mercury thermometers then too - and used to play "blow football" with the mercury droplets when a thermometer broke.
I remember blowing the escaping Mercury too!
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RTL?? ??? ???
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I spoke to my 17 year old grandson tonight. We have not seen him for a week because of Social Distancing.
Chatting about how long it would be before we could meet up again properly he said "Don't worry granny tomorrow we will be a day nearer beating this disease and then I will come down to see you and grandad".
The positivity of the young but very true.
Dorrie
Well done your grandson Dorrie
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Thanks for the joke re-print, Mike.
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Dorrie, yes, all welcome. I need a good party, no phone for the last two weeks and I did my back in, bending to the fridge last week.
Martin
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The ends of ironing boards were also asbestos,they got pretty ropey over time.
Asbestos mats were sold to disperse heat for simmering food.
The white was not quite so dangerous as the blue I believe.
I remember my Mickey Mouse gas mask, the box came in useful later for our butties when we went “ hiking”.
I always felt sick when wearing it ,the awful rubber smell!
Glad to say I hardly ever had to wear it for its real purpose ,but you had to have practice!
We also messed about in the school lab with mercury if a bit spilled,trying to pick it up !
Got a small bag of potatoes today ,about 1kg,I will peel slice and par boil them, freeze in small portions and reheat in the oven with a little oil when needed.Herbs can be added to taste.
Got my usual,two times a litre milk today , will empty some out from each to a jug and then freeze the part full containers , remembered that liquids need more space when frozen.
Cheerio folks,hope you all stay safe and well
Viktoria.
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I've decided that one of the biggest problems of this virus is the panic caused by social media. Every site you look at gives different information and there is a lot of scare mongering.
The prime thing, speaking from the UK, is to keep checking the official website for official advice and nothing else:
https://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus (https://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus)
Then go to a quality newspaper online that you trust, according to your political views. It may be free to view, or you may need to pay to subscribe to it.
Obviously at this time, it's probably best not to pop out to the shop to buy a newspaper, so it's a good idea to explore online options right now.
The daily briefs given each night at 5pm or so is very informative (BBC1) and give the latest developments.
Trystan
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Only buy the local rag, and then only for the word games and the obituaries. Can get it online though, so that is what I will be doing.
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Re; the gas masks, it was usually blue asbesos dust used, so when the rubber body breaks down it can escape, although as it was the filter you maybe inhaled some when wearing one. Asbestos causes mesothelioma, a really horrible way to die.
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What benefits have you found recently?
Americans are putting their Christmas lights back up ;D
Debra :)
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Went to the local supermarket this morning, for the "oldies" one hour before the young uns were allowed in ::)
Managed to get almost everything we were looking for. There was a long line to get ln, with only one door out of three open, with a staff member on duty checking ID's to ensure no young ones sneak in. Was much busier than usual.
Later went to the local chemist to get some scripts made up. They had plenty of stock to unload from the transport boxes. It appears that some people are trying to stockpile medications :-X :-X :-X
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Schools in the UK are all closed from this weekend.
If you need any gaffa tape, get down to the shops quickly before the panic-buying sets in.
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Notice seen on local shop's door.
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Why not sign-up (FREE) for any Govt (UK) updates directly?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/
Re the advice to freeze milk . . . . .
"DO NOT FREEZE GLASS!"
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Went to the local supermarket this morning, for the "oldies" one hour before the young uns were allowed in ::)
Managed to get almost everything we were looking for. There was a long line to get ln, with only one door out of three open, with a staff member on duty checking ID's to ensure no young ones sneak in. Was much busier than usual.
Later went to the local chemist to get some scripts made up. They had plenty of stock to unload from the transport boxes. It appears that some people are trying to stockpile medications :-X :-X :-X
Yes some are trying to get 3mon supplies. The pharmacists are working to try and maintain flow of stock so everyone can get them and give a month's worth at a time. Prescription volume (per day) has significantly increased, so much so some are actually reducing their opening hours so that they can catch up on dispensing and ordering tasks (while maintaining accuracy). This is because it's even more difficult to do with constant interruptions from phonecalls, foot fall etc. Additionally it is to prevent the backlog of scripts causing long queues in the shop and unnecessary closeness of people. SOme pharmacies are handing stuff out at the door to mitigate this. Friends are reporting that they are suffering from a significant increase in abuse from members of the public.
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The Isle of Man Government has imposed a mandatory 14 day isolation period for ALL people arriving on the island.
Today we have news of the first arrest of someone failing to self isolate.
Punishable by a fine of up to £10000,or 3 months in prison.
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The Isle of Man Government has imposed a mandatory 14 day isolation period for ALL people arriving on the island.
Today we have news of the first arrest of someone failing to self isolate.
Punishable by a fine of up to £10000,or 3 months in prison.
I think we need to consider that, I've heard of many cases of symptomatic people not even managing to obey for 12 hrs (even trying to visit the hospital), they don't care about anybody so maybe they'd carea about losing money.
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I feel I must praise my local supermarket, don't think I can name them but they have orange in their logo
Arrived at 06.45 a queue but orderly, not all over 70's I might add, door opened at 07.00 I offered my bus pass but the staff at the door said I didn't look a day over 21, made my day but they lied!!, door staff pleasant, was a really nice shopping trip, no one pushing and shoving, normally I go at 08.00 every Friday but I made the effort, glad I did , couldn't get everything I needed but I can manage, everyone seemed to be pleasant and the till staff deserve medals, quite a nice experience if you could call shopping nice.
I am considering what I ought to do next week
Well done the orange super market
Louisa Maud
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Martin - sorry to hear you have hurt you back. Hope your good lady is looking after you. Perhaps an extra glass or two of wine will help ease the pain :) :)
KGarrad - The Isle of Man are being very sensible in my opinion maybe we should follow suit here in the UK.
louisa maud - Gosh you were up very early this morning but at least you got most of your shopping and a bit of a laugh which we all need at the moment.
Those stupid phone calls have not stopped as we had one early this morning about our internet being down. My husband gave him a telling off (well that is the printable version of the conversation)
Take care everyone and stay safe,
Dorrie
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Dowdstree, my neighbour and I got a bit confused with seeing so many school children when we returned home, then we realised we were driving past when they were going to school, normally they are long gone into school by the time we return, so I reckon being up early has made me confused.com
Martin, take care with your back, long story but I have had 10 months of sessions with a chiropractor, did some good but it is sporadic so I have cancelled it for the time being, hot water bottles sometimes helps
It is nice enough today for me to put the rest of my primroses out, will leave it till PM when I think people will be out walking as they were on Tuesday, was a sociable time with people I had never met before, it does brighten up my garden which we all need
Take care
Louisa Maud
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Why not sign-up (FREE) for any Govt (UK) updates directly?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/
Re the advice to freeze milk . . . . .
"DO NOT FREEZE GLASS!"
I forgot to say I get milk in one litre plastic containers,but thanks for the
reminder.
Just looking at my freezer book re the veges I will be doing today, blanching etc ,and think I might be short of freezer bags, you see no forward thinking!
I like to do individual portions ,but at a push could do them in bigger bags as you can buy them .
I can see wartime Woolton pie on the menu !
I could get my gas mask out, put tape on the windows, fish out the blackout curtains , dig for victory, be like dad - keep mum, etc etc etc
Why am I getting a strong sense of deja vu?
Keep smiling folk, and as has been said, how very grateful we are for the laughs, news, help, support and friendship of RootsChat.
Jokes always welcome .
Viktoria.
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Our schoolchildren have a half day on a Friday in Edinburgh but there were not so many going to school today. Some parents must have decided not to send them.
When folks are out of our usual routine at any age it can be confused.com - nothing to do with age.
That sounds like a good idea to plant your primroses later in the day when someone who is passing might have a wee chat with you.
Take care,
Dorrie
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If you're desperate for milk but have some evap in the cupboard - use 1 part evap to 1.5 parts water.
I don't like milk but I used to like evap on tinned fruit or apple crumble in the olden days ;D
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Viktoria you should give yourself a pat on the back for being so well organised and for your cheery posts. You make us all smile :) :)
Dorrie
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Now that milk seems to be in short supply round here , I have realised how much milk we actually use. Presumably other half and I have good bones though.
I'm not sure why there's a lack of milk as the cows don't have covid19, though I recognise the farmers might, but the cows still need milking or they'll be poorly with mastitis or similar x
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Now that milk seems to be in short supply round here , I have realised how much milk we actually use. Presumably other half and I have good bones though.
I'm not sure why there's a lack of milk as the cows don't have covid19, though I recognise the farmers might, but the cows still need milking or they'll be poorly with mastitis or similar x
People have been bulk buying and freezing or even letting it go off.
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Even in the late 60s / early 70s when I was a teenager, 25 years after the war ended, if ever I or my siblings were going out the door, my mother, a young teenager during the war, would enquire whether we had our gas mask and tin helmet. It used to drive me crazy.
Martin
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I must admit apart from my happy shopping trip this morning I read in the media how selfish people are, there is no need to panic buy and make shortages, they keep telling us that, some are buying up freezers to accommodate their over buying, selfish selfish people when there is no need
Louisa Maud
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Some Rootschatters might be interested
Justin Welby is broadcasting a special service on Sunday at 8am if your churches aren't open for the normal church goers
My church is open but we are expected to sit part from everyone else, not difficult in my opinion but we have to be sensible
Louisa Maud
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Re milk - the main doorstep delivery company has had to stop taking on new customers. I tried to order something yesterday and the website was struggling. (I have always been a customer, as has my daughter, who got toilet rolls from him yesterday!!)
I am a bit surprised at how quickly I have lost track of the day of the week, and it is not as though my time was particularly structured before. I did have to keep an eye on the diary though. When I got up this morning I saw all the bins out and realised I would normally have done that last night. Luckily they usually do ours mid-morning. My general rubbish bin does not fill very quickly, but I thought I should put it out just in case!
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Louisa - is that C of E? I thought all services were cancelled, although churches were remaining open where possible? Most services here, we could have a pew each. :D
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Imagine There's No Virus Song
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I feel I must praise my local supermarket, don't think I can name them but they have orange in their logo
I am considering what I ought to do next week
Well done the orange super market
Louisa Maud
Tried to log in to my account with "orange" supermarket this morning to see if there were any delivery slots available. As soon as I put in my email address it said that it was not accepting new registrations...
Tried several times in case I'd mistyped email.. but still same message. I've been registered with them for several years and had countless deliveries in the past.
Got an evening slot for Friday two weeks time with a supermarket with green logo now. Don't want to have to go out in the mean time as we're both in elderly / vulnerable category
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The church will be open as I think the Bishops have directed, yes C of E, it is up to people I think if they decided to go, we have been given info to do our own thing if we want to but the church will be open on our normal service days for reflection, I think it is a good idea, bit like a safe haven
Yes, T of the H same here as regards attendance, sadly
LizzieL, I think you will find most supermarkets have closed their lists, I have only ever used it when I had a hip replacement some years ago but like most of us prefer to go out and choose what I want
Take care
Louisa Maud
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There is a light at the end of the tunnel! Daughter's elderly m-i-l who is in hospital with the virus is now recovering, sitting out of bed, showered and dressed. She falls into several categories of "underlying health issues", including lung problems, and was convinced her number was up.
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Aw Gill....that's fantastic news :D that will give hope to many who have health concerns. One has to wonder if the virus could be weakening, I do hope so. Thanks for sharing and caring enough to post.
Carol
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Trump persists in calling this the "Chinese Virus" but no-way is he a racist! A convenient smoke-screen for poor health provision for the US poor & his own incompetence!
Skoosh,
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Good news Gill
Louisa Maud
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Trump persists in calling this the "Chinese Virus" but no-way is he a racist! A convenient smoke-screen for poor health provision for the US poor & his own incompetence!
Skoosh,
How is this different to the 'Spanish' flu of 1918? It is what it is due to where it originates.
Did anybody make a fuss and say 'Avian' flu was maligning birds.
Pheno
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The difference is that the virus already has two names which most folk in the world are only too well aware of, even Trump!!!
Skoosh.
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Well I guess the Spanish flu has a scientific name also but I haven't a clue what it is cos it is known as the Spanish flu.
Pheno
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And that was a century ago pre the mass media. How's the English Brexit coming along anyhow?
Skoosh.
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Don't see the need for all these acerbic comments personally.
It is a UK Brexit rather than an English one.
Pheno
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According to the news last night the C of E have said only 5 people allowed at a wedding - vicar, bride, groom and two witnesses. Funerals I think to minister, immediate family, and funeral directors.
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Trump persists in calling this the "Chinese Virus" but no-way is he a racist! A convenient smoke-screen for poor health provision for the US poor & his own incompetence!
Skoosh,
How is this different to the 'Spanish' flu of 1918? It is what it is due to where it originates.
Did anybody make a fuss and say 'Avian' flu was maligning birds.
Pheno
Actually the Spanish at the time were not happy about it being called Spanish 'flu'. Alternative names for it that don't cause subconcious blame on a particular country or ethnic group are: 1918 pandemic 'flu' or H1N1 'flu'
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Apparently local funeral directors are not allowing family pall bearers and they were only using a bier, the man called it a "trolley" it is an old fashioned way of transporting coffins into a church I think, this was as yesterday, also the curtain has to remain closed, I assume they remain closed till the mourners have left, it is a precaution I suppose but the deceased didn't die from the virus, sad times but we have to go by the present guide lines, not everything will be as the deceased has requested
Louisa Maud
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Pharma, your 1,000th common-sense post today? well done! ;D
Skoosh.
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Don't see the need for all these acerbic comments personally.
It is a UK Brexit rather than an English one.
Pheno
English and Welsh Brexit. Two of the four countries in the UK voted against it.
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But remember those halcyon days when Brexit was all we had to worry about.
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So, maybe? not happy at time but always referred to as Spanish flu now.
Call it where it came from, if it had originated here would we really mind calling it British flu.
It is fact. Why are we pandering to sensibilities? Call it what you will but it originated in China - no getting away from that.
Final comment as my blood pressure is rising. Pheno
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So, maybe? not happy at time but always referred to as Spanish flu now.
Not in Spain, it's not.
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But remember those halcyon days when Brexit was all we had to worry about.
Factually it is happening to all of us, regardless of who did and didn't vote for it.
Same as corona virus starting in China - fact although they may not like it.
Why are we dressing all this up?
Pheno
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From what I’ve read, the Spanish flu actually originated in the US and American soldiers spread it in Europe. Not that origin matters, viruses don’t care about human political boundaries.
Trump is just being provocative, he really should be more sensitive, but probably won’t change.
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Why are we dressing all this up?
Pheno
I see no dressing up. As Skoosh said, the virus already has two perfectly good names, and doesn't need a third one. Don't you think that Trump has an agenda by giving it a new one? Just like the guy I overheard in town today, blaming it all on "those dirty Chinese"
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They're just looking for sensationalism.
I'm in the 'danger' category. I'm 70 (just - I keep telling people I am not actually OVER 70 so am totally immune!!!!) and I have an 'underlying condition' (nothing to do with breathing difficulties). I now have another problem - I have to pick up a repeat prescription from the chemist in the same building as my doctor. You have to walk through the doc's waiting room to get to it. Plus, I shall have to go on a bus. I've looked on the doctor's website but not a mention of any special arrangements! I shall have to ring them but I'll be lucky if I get through before I reach 71 (if I ever do!).
I haven't seen an answer to this but please excuse if I've missed it.
I hope you got through to your doctor's Jill, most surgeries will send your prescription direct to the pharmacy, many of which will deliver to your home. My pharmacy started delivering to me a few years ago without my asking, it is convenient and probably better for them than having lots of potentially ill customers queuing in the shop.
I did manage to get through to the Pharmacy in my Doc's building - and they were useless. Its all very well Boris telling us to avoid contact. That may be wonderful in an ideal world but its impossible to do it in reality. They sounded surprised that I thought there might be different arrangements from the norm to acquire my prescription (!!) and when I suggested that I was in the 'danger' age range, I was told that they were unable to deliver because their list was full.
As for medicines being stockpiled - how can people do that for prescription-only drugs without a doctor's prescription? Surely, they're not happily signing scripts for 3 months worth at a time? If so. why?
I've tried to take on board what we're advised to do, but bu--er it, I'm off into town to get my own prescription via a bus journey.
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Jill try on FB for COVID groups that have been set up in areas. Maybe there is one for your area and someone would be happy to oblige and collect your medication.
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LizzieL, I think you will find most supermarkets have closed their lists, I have only ever used it when I had a hip replacement some years ago but like most of us prefer to go out and choose what I want
Take care
Louisa Maud
But I'm an existing customer.
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Just catching up with about 5 pages of posts on here.
Are people not in their sunniest moods today!
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Just catching up with about 5 pages of posts on here.
Are people not in their sunniest moods today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vr4KyyuLUc
:D
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You don't share my optimism re 'future generations', Martin? Gosh, I hope things won't get as bad as all that.
Although, I do admit at times this situation does all feel like something out of a science fiction story that I have confused with reality.
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"How is this different to the 'Spanish' flu of 1918?"
The 1918 'Spanish' flu is believed to have originated in rural Kansas,
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Not being provocative ,but as a child during the war I fully expected to be arrested and interned when I got—————GERMAN MEASLES!!!
I mean to say, how treacherous, my friends did not come to play,which was a mistake as girls need to get it before their child bearing years.
Be that as it may ,I was truly afraid and already not with my parents the thought of leaving the kind people with whom I lived I can remember being very worried.
Does anyone get anguished by the term “Glasgow kiss”?
Skoosh will know, but for those who don’t it is a special form of endearment
seen often outside a Glasgow pub,when one person head butts another during an altercation.
In ordinary terms that is a “ See you Jimmy”—-BANG!
When my naughty little dog was in great trouble with a raging false pregnancy, polycystic ovaries and was a hermaphrodite ( and she only cost £150!) when all was sorted out the Vet said how for her it would be like a mixture of PMT and “ See you Jimmy “ outside a Glasgow pub on a Saturday night!
Had hair cut today ,ready for being institutionalised, a la Yasmeen on Corrie but I don’t dye mine.
Popped in the local newsagents / convenience store, for freezer bags ,well stocked,got a birthday card , a pack of new dishcloths, one pound of SR flour. A tin of corned beef, a small pack of paracetamol as my daughter has none and a two pack of toilet rolls and they had only big packs of freezer bags.
Cost £9 44.
Not bad at all ,no panic and no queue.
If any of you have or have relatives who have their own businesses Ifeel so much for you.
.A member of my family has the third most successful business of its type in the world, yes the world, but it truly is in jeopardy with the jobs of the loyal,efficient skilled workforce all at the point of going .
The owner had a choice ,pay bills with current assets or pay people their next month’s wages.
They have done the latter.
So they will go to the wall with nothing ,but have acted honourably and if ever things recover their actions will be remembered should they be able to start up,again ,which I very much doubt .
So where this came from is if no matter ,it is where it has got to, and what it is doing now it is here .
I truly feel if they want guinea pigs for testing, having had a pretty good life
I would be glad to pop my clogs a few years early, cut out the Alzheimer’s, dementia, the possible incontinence, losing my own teeth ( mind you in a home your false teeth can get lost or be hired out to other residents) etc etc
a planned departure in a good cause might not be a bad thing.
My house would be tidy, organised , because I want prior notice of my demise.
So ,news today on radio is really bad, this will not be over soon , and I say it often but have never meant it so sincerely ,I am glad I am not young anymore .
Meanwhile ,whilst I await the call for the great sacrifice ,I have family,even though worried so much about one and their family, TV. books ,the garden,
Sorting out to do , and of course RootsChat .
Please no one get down because of what I have said, you know I have a quirky sense of humour, but truly I owe life a lot ,and would really volunteer
to pay back.
Off now , more @£&&£@@ drops in my eyes , a cuppa and tackle the veges
for the freezer.
Cheerio everyone ,keep us smiling .
Viktoria.
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So, maybe? not happy at time but always referred to as Spanish flu now.
Call it where it came from, if it had originated here would we really mind calling it British flu.
It is fact. Why are we pandering to sensibilities? Call it what you will but it originated in China - no getting away from that.
Final comment as my blood pressure is rising. Pheno
I think you have to ask yourself why Trump would physically cross out "coronavirus" and replace it with "CHINESE VIRUS" on his speech script. What is his intent there and how does he perceive he benefits? Does it help deflect from the visible incompetence in his country in dealing with it? Simply, calling it the Chinese Virus is a way to add an antagonistic enemy and to shift blame.
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"How is this different to the 'Spanish' flu of 1918?"
The 1918 'Spanish' flu is believed to have originated in rural Kansas,
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/1/140123-spanish-flu-1918-china-origins-pandemic-science-health/
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I think its time the government stepped in and made more of an effort to stop all this stupid panic buying. Too many people are just ploughing ahead in their selfish belief that the requests for panic buying to stop do not - somehow - apply to them; just to everyone else!
I have just been on the Tesco website (delivery on Monday - booked as the earliest slot available 2 weeks ago) as I thought it might be a good idea to tick all the 'send substitute' boxes rather than go without any items. I now discover that even more of my original items are no longer available and - shockingly - items that were suggested as substitutes yesterday for items not then available are - 24 hours 'later - no longer available. At this rate, I'll be lucky if I receive anything I ask for!!
I checked both Tesco and Sainsbury for the availability of delivery slots - and neither have anything at all for the next 3 weeks. I was pleased to see that they're limiting numbers of each item but it doesn't seem to be doing any good. Neither do the polite requests for people who can (i.e. have a car) to click and collect. I'm a long standing customer of the home delivery services at both Tesco and Sainsbury (I don't have transport) but that doesn't seem to cut any ice.
We are too wishy washy in this country. I'm afraid the days of 'stiff upper lip' have disappeared except in (some of) the older generation and the current ethos seems to be 'every man for himself'.
Its time to bring in the army (what's left of them) and get the police out from behind their desks and stop this atrocious behaviour, as its obviously not going to stop of its own accord. What those nice men who stand either side of Boris at the daily news updates say and what is actually happening are two completely different things.
We are not coping! Stop being so nice, Boris & Co and bring the hard men in!! 8)
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@ Viktoria, too much kissin in Italy mebbes? the Glesga Kiss was usually far too brief for a virus encounter! Sorry to hear about yer wee dug, sounds like the Queen Elizabeth I's Syndrome? ;D
Dr Halliday Sutherland reported that the lighthouse keepers on an island in the Baltic were killed by the great pandemic. They had no human contact whatsoever, as their log confirmed, but had been visited by migrating geese shortly before which grazed the grass right down!
Skoosh.
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We had to queue outside the chemist to get OH's prescription yesterday. Luckily it wasn't too cold and not raining but nobody minded. They were letting two people in at a time. One man appeared just as the assistant opened the door to let the next people in. The conversation went:
Asst: I'm sorry, you have to queue.
Man: I'm only here to arrange for my father's medication to be delivered.
Asst: Oh, I'm sorry. We can't take on any further deliveries. We are chocka block.
Man: But my father is 88.
Asst: So are a lot of people.
Man: So how is my father supposed to get him meds?
Asst: Er - could you collect them for him?
Man (very begrudgingly): Oh, well, I suppose so. As I'm here.
I am hearing the good and bad in so many people. One moment I am optimistic that community spirit is improving and the next I'm disheartened.
But the worst thing so far was that poor ambulance driver on the news who had worked a double shift and called into a supermarket at the end of her shift to find empty shelves. She was in tears saying she couldn't even have a healthy meal and she was starving. I just wanted to cook something for her and pass it through the TV.
Rishile
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But the worst thing so far was that poor ambulance driver on the news who had worked a double shift and called into a supermarket at the end of her shift to find empty shelves. She was in tears saying she couldn't even have a healthy meal and she was starving. I just wanted to cook something for her and pass it through the TV.
They played that to the health secretary on TV this morning, and his response was that maybe supermarkets should set aside an hour for key workers, as for the elderly. Surely anyone with half a brain can see that many, if not most of these key workers are doing shift work, or long and unsociable hours, and they're not all going to want to go the supermarket at the same time. Or is the plan that all hospitals close down for a couple of hours so that the staff can go shopping?
A much better solution would be for supermarkets to make up emergency food packs and keep them off the shop floor, so that key workers can pick them up when they're going off shift. It can't be that hard, can it?
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Warm sun on the garden seat
Cherry tree coming in to bloom
Tadpoles wriggling in the pond
Birds in bright voice and plume
Wind blowing the cobwebs away
Scented flowers with colourful rays
The Spring Equinox reminds us
Of more carefree radiant days
Roger
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Oh how right Jillruss is.
We really do need action now to stop the greed and selfishness of those who, for some reason or other, have a vastly over-developed sense of entitlement and that their need is somehow greater than that of everyone else. We have recently been treated to an NHS worker in tears because at the end of her shift she was unable to buy what she needed/wanted. Why is it in Italy no such stupidity is being seen?.
It is time that some form of rationing was brought in. I would suggest that ration cards are issued with so much expenditure on each dependant on the size of the family being bought for - so much for singles, then so much for two persons, three, four but I'm not sure what the maximum would need to be but I would suggest eight.
The cards would need to be produced at the check-out and would be limited to one shop a week. Therefore the responsibility on what is bought is placed on the shopper which is preferable to specifying the quantity and type of items being bought because there is no shortage.
The attempts of the supermarkets to use specific shopping times for older/at risk shoppers appears to have failed dismally with failure to enforce "the rules".
In the meantime, my garden is starting to look good. Also, the rivers are dropping and a dry week is forecast for next week.
:)
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Found this old recipe in my very very very old Be-Ro Flour recipe book.
G
Milk Fadge, yes fadge not fudge!
1 lb S.R flour
1 tsp salt
2 oz lard
Half pint of milk,( Might need a drop more)
Sift flour and salt together.
Rub in lard.
Add milk
Make into two portions.
Roll out to about one inch thick thickness.
On to greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350 -375 ,reg 4-5 for 30 mins.
It is nice still a bit warm, butter and jam.
I will make some , but half at a time as it does not keep very well.
Just a thought if bread becomes a problem , but some are having problems obtaining SR flour, must look up,what proportion of raising agent makes Plain become S.R.
Lots of plain in Tesco’s yesterday.
Cheerio.Viktoria.
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The daughter of a friend of mine has insisted that he go and stay with her in Bournemouth, on the grounds that he is VERY, VERY old (he's in his 70s).
So he is down there - but she won't let him go out! He's hoping to be released occasionally for good behaviour.
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I have heard that a (I think, local) restaurant has been cooking meals and sending them to their local hospital for the NHS staff. I think I heard he was making 50 meals per day and would continue for as long as necessary. That warmed my heart.
Rishile
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Some positive news, the petrol station next to my work has offered us all a free tank of fuel this week to help us continue to get to work.
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Sorry Lizziel, I misunderstood you, that is a bit mean to close their books to you for deliveries, try again, they might have been on overload
Good Luck
Louisa Maud
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As already mentioned - Sainsbury's are supposedly releasing delivery slots on Monday for over 70s. Below is an extract from the bulk email received from the CEO this week.
I have no idea how they know their on line customers (which I have been for some years) -- are over 70 though.
We will also help elderly and vulnerable customers access food online. From Monday 23rd March, our online customers who are over 70 years of age or have a disability will have priority access to online delivery slots. We will contact these customers in the coming days with more details.
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Knew an Irish lassie who made fadge! ;D
Skoosh.
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Warm sun on the garden seat
Cherry tree coming in to bloom
Tadpoles wriggling in the pond
Birds in bright voice and plume
Wind blowing the cobwebs away
Scented flowers with colourful rays
The Spring Equinox reminds us
Of more carefree radiant days
Roger
Roger....That's a breath of fresh air in these very worrying times...thank you :-*
Stay Safe :D
Carol
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I was just writing the same, Carol.
Thank you Roger. Just been in the garden myself, trimming hypericum & fuschia.
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Knew an Irish lassie who made fadge! ;D
Also in the north of England, leading to the phrase often uttered by my grandfather:
'yer fadge is ower femmer' ('Your bread is rather crumbly')
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Happy first day of spring
wouldn't think so it is so cold here
Louisa Maud
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When I started enquiring re shopping online at Tesco’s,seemingly I had an account already!
I have a Clubcard ,but can only think of Dyson Roller ball vacuum I bought donkey’s years ago ,not from the store but a sort of warehouse but still Tesco’s . Can’t think that is it though.
It is as well as they might not have taken me on as a new online customer.
Anyway next Weds between 5 and 6 .
I can add any fresh stuff up to Tuesday night 11 o’clock.
Well folks, the circles in the pool get wider and wider, and no end in sight .
I wonder what will happen to those seeking refuge and asylum?
They will be in poor health and a health hazard in themselves , the camps are already so bad , but can people who have travelled ,often illegally and possibly through affected areas be accommodated .?
Poor souls, what a humanitarian crisis, for everyone.
Human kindness will be tested to the utmost .
Viktoria.
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I have just received an update from Sainsburys! Extract below;
Delivery Pass
As a loyal delivery pass customer we know that the last few days have been frustrating given the level of demand that has booked up all of our delivery slots - we would like to take this opportunity to apologise.
From Monday 23rd March, our existing online customers who are over 70 years of age, vulnerable or who have a disability will get priority access to online home delivery slots and access to click & collect services. We have been able to identify existing customers who are elderly, vulnerable and disabled through the data that we have about them and we will be contacting these customers in the coming days with more details. Once we have prioritised these customers we believe we will still have some capacity available next week for our delivery pass customers, which we will be able to make available in a phased way in the days following the 23rd March. We will be contacting all delivery pass customers over the course of next week to let you know how to shop with us.
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That is it Pennines, they know who we are and all about us when we originally signed up, even to the extent of knowing through loyalty cards what you buy from week to week
Louisa Maud
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Let's hope that other online delivery stores do the same, although I can't remember telling them my date of birth when I signed up for Tesco and Waitrose years ago.
My niece left Josh (her 17 year old son) some money today and asked him to try and get some bread. My sister spoke to him on the phone and asked if he'd got any, he said, "No, but I managed to get a birthday cake so we can have that for lunch and some crisps and cheap chocolate." ;D ;D ;D
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What's a 'delivery pass customer'?
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What's a 'delivery pass customer'?
https://help.sainsburys.co.uk/help/website/what-is-delivery-pass
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What's a 'delivery pass customer'?
https://help.sainsburys.co.uk/help/website/what-is-delivery-pass
So probably not much help to a lot of people, but better than nothing.
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That made me laugh Groom.
Typical of a teenager but at least he did not come home empty handed he used his initiative :) :)
Dorrie
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Fine! Excluded yet again!!
I'm so close to tears with all this, I can't tell you. I suppose the upside of it all is that I'll soon be able to get into a size 0!!
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My niece left Josh (her 17 year old son) some money today and asked him to try and get some bread. My sister spoke to him on the phone and asked if he'd got any, he said, "No, but I managed to get a birthday cake so we can have that for lunch and some crisps and cheap chocolate." ;D ;D ;D
Hilarious...that lad will go far with his resourcefulness in a crisis ;D ;D ;D
Carol
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Let's hope that other online delivery stores do the same, although I can't remember telling them my date of birth when I signed up for Tesco and Waitrose years ago.
My niece left Josh (her 17 year old son) some money today and asked him to try and get some bread. My sister spoke to him on the phone and asked if he'd got any, he said, "No, but I managed to get a birthday cake so we can have that for lunch and some crisps and cheap chocolate." ;D ;D ;D
Channelling his inner Marie Antoinette "Let them eat cake"
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Let's hope that other online delivery stores do the same, although I can't remember telling them my date of birth when I signed up for Tesco and Waitrose years ago.
Exactly Groom -- we didn't have to give our date of birth, so I imagine they MAY have details of disabled customers who cannot take in their shopping etc. However they are also saying;
Doorstep deliveries
In order to protect the safety and wellbeing of our customers and colleagues we are taking a number of steps to ensure that we are able to deliver to you as safely as possible.
With this in mind we have taken the decision to deliver your shopping to your front door rather than taking it inside. If you live in a flat, we will still bring your shopping to your own front door. A handy tip can be to keep some shopping bags, cardboard boxes or even your laundry basket close by when your delivery is due to help bring your shopping into your house.
Drivers will use alcohol based hand sanitiser regularly throughout their deliveries.
We will continue to offer the opportunity for you to return substitute products, but will no longer collect plastic bags for recycling.
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Groom, I laughed out loud
I have said we will either be thin because we haven't had enough to eat or fat because we have become bored and sat about, hopefully we will get a good summer to be out in the garden
Louisa Maud
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