faraway saint Posted March 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, ALBIONSAINT said: Ah the long lost eleventh commandment: thou shall not drink beer in my house with less than 20 people 🥳 It's ok, I'm at 43 already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALBIONSAINT Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, faraway saint said: It's ok, I'm at 43 already. This got me thinking about good names for pubs that used to be churches (Oran mhor) for example is a crap one. what about the pint and pulpit or the dirty cassock or the Christ is that the time I better get home inn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Denim Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) It’s been the worst winter for deaths in Scotland since....... er, 2018....... Mortality rose and fell every year in the past without lockdowns or restrictions. It’s called seasonality Edited March 9, 2021 by Sue Denim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ALBIONSAINT said: This got me thinking about good names for pubs that used to be churches (Oran mhor) for example is a crap one. what about the pint and pulpit or the dirty cassock or the Christ is that the time I better get home inn The Bend Over? The Slide it Inn? I'm not really doing very well here am I? You can see I have a very slanted view on the churchie types. Edited March 9, 2021 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truesaint Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, ALBIONSAINT said: This got me thinking about good names for pubs that used to be churches (Oran mhor) for example is a crap one. what about the pint and pulpit or the dirty cassock or the Christ is that the time I better get home inn Slightly off topic (pubs that used to be churches) but the most appropriate pub name just now is the nobody inn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, ALBIONSAINT said: This got me thinking about good names for pubs that used to be churches (Oran mhor) for example is a crap one. what about the pint and pulpit or the dirty cassock or the Christ is that the time I better get home inn There was one in Elgin in the 1990s called High Spirits which was a good drinking place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 3 hours ago, faraway saint said: Did I pick up that wee Nicky has allowed up to 4 people can meet in an outside space yet up to 50 can meet at a church? That is a f**king disgraceful decision right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Did I pick up that wee Nicky has allowed up to 4 people can meet in an outside space yet up to 50 can meet at a church? or a Mosque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 The Bend Over? The Slide it Inn? I'm not really doing very well here am I? [emoji38] You can see I have a very slanted view on the churchie types. You forgot The Cum Covered Alter Boy Gets It Rammed Inn.Too far??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 or a Mosque! Quite right. No religious favouritism here - they can all piss off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Slarti said: You forgot The Cum Covered Alter Boy Gets It Rammed Inn. Too far??? Your internet history is going to be a joy to look through for whoever inherits your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Slarti said: 1 hour ago, BuddieinEK said: or a Mosque! Quite right. No religious favouritism here - they can all piss off. Has anyone even attempted to give the slightest justification why it's OK for 50 people to meet indoors for an hour when you can't meet more than a couple outside in the fresh air for 5 minutes? Seriously. Have I missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Has anyone even attempted to give the slightest justification why it's OK for 50 people to meet indoors for an hour when you can't meet more than a couple outside in the fresh air for 5 minutes? Seriously. Have I missed something?Yes.Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 32 minutes ago, Cookie Monster said: Yes. Yes. Informative. Thanks. Couldn't have rounded out my full understanding of this issue without your help there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Informative. Thanks. Couldn't have rounded out my full understanding of this issue without your help there. I didn't want to state the obvious that the 50 folk weren't going to be meeting each other per se, but would be spread out over a large enough area that wouldn't be putting them at more risk as like going on public transport.I myself wouldn't be doing it, but can understand why folk would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: I didn't want to state the obvious that the 50 folk weren't going to be meeting each other per se, but would be spread out over a large enough area that wouldn't be putting them at more risk as like going on public transport. I myself wouldn't be doing it, but can understand why folk would. I'm not sure there is anything obvious about this. They are going to be 2 m apart are they not? What's the reason given for the higher priority given to this over getting non-essential businesses open? Or bingo halls, cinemas, football grounds etc. Or meeting groups of friends and family outdoors? Or driving out of the local area to the coast or the park for a walk? I ask because the strong suspicion is that this is being driven by Leitch who is a known hardcore religious guy. I just don't understand this at all. Edited March 10, 2021 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 I'm not sure there is anything obvious about this. They are going to be 2 m apart are they not? What's the reason given for the higher priority given to this over getting non-essential businesses open? Or bingo halls, cinemas, football grounds etc. Or meeting groups of friends and family outdoors? Or driving out of the local area to the coast or the park for a walk? I ask because the strong suspicion is that this is being driven by Leitch who is a known hardcore religious guy. I just don't understand this at all.I'll take your word for it that he's a known hardcore religious guy as I didn't know. I just hope you got your information from a credible source and not from the same ones that try and discredit him by saying he's only a dentist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 8 hours ago, oaksoft said: That is a f**king disgraceful decision right there. As if lots of people aren't meeting outdoors anyway. The only, or main, thing about this lockdown is places/business's being closed. As I've mentioned since the turn of the year there has been no noticeable drop in road traffic and while, as usual, I've been sticking to the rules re contact indoors (Not seen my son since early December and that was for a funeral) plenty of people have been disregarding that for a long time. And we are to rejoice about "modest easing" of the current rules. Maybe it's meant to increase attendances at churches/chapels and mosques? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: I didn't want to state the obvious that the 50 folk weren't going to be meeting each other per se, but would be spread out over a large enough area that wouldn't be putting them at more risk as like going on public transport. I myself wouldn't be doing it, but can understand why folk would. Aye, ok. What's Percy got to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 hours ago, oaksoft said: I'm not sure there is anything obvious about this. They are going to be 2 m apart are they not? What's the reason given for the higher priority given to this over getting non-essential businesses open? Or bingo halls, cinemas, football grounds etc. Or meeting groups of friends and family outdoors? Or driving out of the local area to the coast or the park for a walk? I ask because the strong suspicion is that this is being driven by Leitch who is a known hardcore religious guy. I just don't understand this at all. Indeed, another nonsensical decision that only adds to the justification of the current rule breakers and will sway people who are undecided on following the rules. Almost a pointless decision, best waiting a week or two and doing something worthwhile for the public and business's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-Leeds Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Has anyone even attempted to give the slightest justification why it's OK for 50 people to meet indoors for an hour when you can't meet more than a couple outside in the fresh air for 5 minutes? Seriously. Have I missed something?They also added winning your first title to the list of mass gatherings being allowed apparently ( Police Scotland don’t disperse crowds under these circumstances ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Aye, ok. [emoji38] What's Percy got to do with it? It was just a throw away comment. [emoji848] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 As if lots of people aren't meeting outdoors anyway. The only, or main, thing about this lockdown is places/business's being closed. As I've mentioned since the turn of the year there has been no noticeable drop in road traffic and while, as usual, I've been sticking to the rules re contact indoors (Not seen my son since early December and that was for a funeral) plenty of people have been disregarding that for a long time. And we are to rejoice about "modest easing" of the current rules. Maybe it's meant to increase attendances at churches/chapels and mosques? And synagogues. And temples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Slarti said: 8 hours ago, faraway saint said: As if lots of people aren't meeting outdoors anyway. The only, or main, thing about this lockdown is places/business's being closed. As I've mentioned since the turn of the year there has been no noticeable drop in road traffic and while, as usual, I've been sticking to the rules re contact indoors (Not seen my son since early December and that was for a funeral) plenty of people have been disregarding that for a long time. And we are to rejoice about "modest easing" of the current rules. Maybe it's meant to increase attendances at churches/chapels and mosques? And synagogues. And temples. And sylvan glades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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