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It's not just a matter of the Covid Issue. It's the changes that are now seen as possible that weren't before. Including home working, flexible learning at all levels, on line meetings etc etc Why go back to what we had before might be the question to ask and answer. 

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Why if the numbers go to virtually zero, no real justification if each eased measure doesn't push figs up.
Live will change in many ways even if this is eradicated and social distancing reduced.
There will be a new normal, hopefully with more positives than negatives.
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18 minutes ago, St.Ricky said:

It's not just a matter of the Covid Issue. It's the changes that are now seen as possible that weren't before. Including home working, flexible learning at all levels, on line meetings etc etc Why go back to what we had before might be the question to ask and answer. 

Fair point, however there is 30 years worth of research that categorically states that productivity plummets when working from home. Our productivity was already behind the rest of Europe prior to COVID.  

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6 minutes ago, ALBIONSAINT said:

Fair point, however there is 30 years worth of research that categorically states that productivity plummets when working from home. Our productivity was already behind the rest of Europe prior to COVID.  

Indeed, working from home ,for many people who are not used to it, will result in less efficiency and possible loss of business.

It's similar for all this "zoom" meetings. Serves a purpose but is not in the same league as face to face meetings and interaction. 

There will be some minor changes IMO but, by and large, things will return to normal. 

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13 hours ago, oaksoft said:

It was a mistake to cancel the exams so early. They could easily have been moved to June or July.

The case for suspending the rest of school until August is easier to make but IMO this has nothing to do with safety and everything to do with the things I listed. That has definitely rattled my cage.

 

Wrong.

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11 hours ago, oaksoft said:

To be fair, England backtracked because the unions took advantage of the situation. Same in Scotland.

The unions have not taken advantage of anything in Scotland.

The unions have fully accepted the strategy outlined by the Scottish government. If anything the union stance is that the government are being over cautious. The feeling in school amongst staff is much more positive than the Scottish government and staff are bending over backwards to ensure that pupils get the best education that they can under the current restriction.

Stick to panic buying bog roll, it seems that's the one thing you do know something about.

 

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1 hour ago, ALBIONSAINT said:

Fair point, however there is 30 years worth of research that categorically states that productivity plummets when working from home. Our productivity was already behind the rest of Europe prior to COVID.  

There is that! 

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3 hours ago, St.Ricky said:

It's not just a matter of the Covid Issue. It's the changes that are now seen as possible that weren't before. Including home working, flexible learning at all levels, on line meetings etc etc Why go back to what we had before might be the question to ask and answer. 

Workplaces embracing home working where possible is generally positive, as it usually has benefits. Home based learning for children is not the same; kids thrive from social interactions, which is a major reason to get the schools back full time ASAP.

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Just now, Hendo said:

Workplaces embracing home working where possible is generally positive, as it usually has benefits. Home based learning for children is not the same; kids thrive from social interactions, which is a major reason to get the schools back full time ASAP.

Strangely Hendo. I thought the same but two teachers I know seem to feel that they are making more progress with some "difficult" kids online on a one to one basis. 

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So shops won't be reopening up here from Thursday but a date for their reopening will be announced on Thursday. This is torturously slow progress. Looks like the only P2 moves at this review will be more social interaction.
More importantly.

Beer gardens reopening date. [emoji6]
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45 minutes ago, Ayrshire Saints said:

So shops won't be reopening up here from Thursday but a date for their reopening will be announced on Thursday. This is torturously slow progress. Looks like the only P2 moves at this review will be more social interaction.

While business's continue to suffer.

Wait and see when redundancies are announced, it'll be down to Boris. 

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41 minutes ago, Cookie Monster said:

More importantly.

Beer gardens reopening date. emoji6.png

Well the Abbey Inn  on Barrhead Rd must think it is going to be soon.

A member of staff was painting wooden tables and stools in the car park, and they had plastic tables and chairs in the beer garden with no space for cars.

Also saw what looked like a delivery of kegs to the Craig Dhu pub.

 

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1 hour ago, Ayrshire Saints said:

So shops won't be reopening up here from Thursday but a date for their reopening will be announced on Thursday. This is torturously slow progress. Looks like the only P2 moves at this review will be more social interaction.

Won't they......................from phase 2...................has anything changed? 

Shopping, eating out and drinking: We expect that previously closed small retail units will be allowed to re-open with physical distancing in place. 

Full framework here..................

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-scotlands-route-map-through-out-crisis/pages/4/

 

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1 hour ago, Ayrshire Saints said:

So shops won't be reopening up here from Thursday but a date for their reopening will be announced on Thursday. This is torturously slow progress. Looks like the only P2 moves at this review will be more social interaction.

Yes but we may see some P3 elements brought forward and some P2 deferred. 

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Won't they......................from phase 2...................has anything changed? 
Shopping, eating out and drinking: We expect that previously closed small retail units will be allowed to re-open with physical distancing in place. 
Full framework here..................
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-scotlands-route-map-through-out-crisis/pages/4/
 
I was quoting NS from her news conference today. Confirmed a date would be announced for shops opening on Thursday despite what the routemap says and she has already poo pood the beer garden part. I suppose we will know for certain which P2 arwas will be cherry picked but it looks unlikely it will be the full P2 per the guide hence the frustration.
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Well the Abbey Inn  on Barrhead Rd must think it is going to be soon.
A member of staff was painting wooden tables and stools in the car park, and they had plastic tables and chairs in the beer garden with no space for cars.
Also saw what looked like a delivery of kegs to the Craig Dhu pub.
 
On Friday, Tennents were collecting empty and out of date full kegs.[emoji106]
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Just now, Ayrshire Saints said:
27 minutes ago, faraway saint said:
Won't they......................from phase 2...................has anything changed? 
Shopping, eating out and drinking: We expect that previously closed small retail units will be allowed to re-open with physical distancing in place. 
Full framework here..................
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-scotlands-route-map-through-out-crisis/pages/4/
 

I was quoting NS from her news conference today. Confirmed a date would be announced for shops opening on Thursday despite what the routemap says and she has already poo pood the beer garden part. I suppose we will know for certain which P2 arwas will be cherry picked but it looks unlikely it will be the full P2 per the guide hence the frustration.

See earlier posts when you disagreed with me on her take on P2 and P3 and conditionality. Well find out for sure on Thursday. I'm certainly missing my regular meals out. 

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1 hour ago, Tommy said:

Well the Abbey Inn  on Barrhead Rd must think it is going to be soon.

A member of staff was painting wooden tables and stools in the car park, and they had plastic tables and chairs in the beer garden with no space for cars.

Also saw what looked like a delivery of kegs to the Craig Dhu pub.

 

The canal station bar is getting ready. Need to watch out for skelfs though. 

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