faraway saint Posted June 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, Yflab said: Uk debt https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53104734 Aye, going to a bumpy ride for some time. I'd imagine the majority of countries will be in a similar situation, not sure if that helps right enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 6/17/2020 at 9:44 AM, ALBIONSAINT said: Should the furlough scheme be extended for certain sectors of industry/business? I think certain areas such as tourism/ hospitality/ travel should have an extension (tapered) especially in areas where tourism is a major source of employment (parts of Scotland, Cornwall etc) like the old Irish saying during the potato famine goes “the scenery is beautiful but you can’t eat it” Honestly, I don't think so. Infection rates are low enough so IMO both governments need to put crippling fear to one side, set social distancing at 1m and get everything back up as quickly as humanly possible. Then deal locally with any genuine spikes. The Chinese have shown that even after 50 odd days of no cases you can get minor spikes so we're never going to be totally safe and we can't sit around waiting for a vaccine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Since members of my family are allowed into the house to use the toilet my granddaughter is looking forward to taking the wrong turn and go into the room where my cat seeks peace from the dog. She's been annoyed the cat's forgotten who she is and will spend 5 minutes reigniting their relationship. It's a pity my wife and I are both grandparent as, seemingly, if we were single we could have contact? We might forget we are a couple, put it down to our age. Bizzare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Honestly, I don't think so. Infection rates are low enough so IMO both governments need to put crippling fear to one side, set social distancing at 1m and get everything back up as quickly as humanly possible. Then deal locally with any genuine spikes. The Chinese have shown that even after 50 odd days of no cases you can get minor spikes so we're never going to be totally safe and we can't sit around waiting for a vaccine.You don't really understand this at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Saints Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 I had a holiday to Lanzarote cancelled in May, was refunded by J2 no problem. Also had flights later in year October for a weekend break with Easyjet and they are letting you alter free if more than 14 days away. I intended bringing the flights forward to Aug into September to Alicante. Issue now is accommodation. It seems a hell of a lot of hotels have no intention of opening this year which I find quite strange. We know the hotels and firms we like and the ones we dont but a good few hotel chains are remaining closed until next Spring. Checked TripAdvisor forums and it seems a common thread throughout Spain and the Islands. Going to hold off a few weeks and might push back to October but I assumed they would be desperate for the trade. Seems it's not just the UK showing caution / the "fear". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ayrshire Saints said: I had a holiday to Lanzarote cancelled in May, was refunded by J2 no problem. Also had flights later in year October for a weekend break with Easyjet and they are letting you alter free if more than 14 days away. I intended bringing the flights forward to Aug into September to Alicante. Issue now is accommodation. It seems a hell of a lot of hotels have no intention of opening this year which I find quite strange. We know the hotels and firms we like and the ones we dont but a good few hotel chains are remaining closed until next Spring. Checked TripAdvisor forums and it seems a common thread throughout Spain and the Islands. Going to hold off a few weeks and might push back to October but I assumed they would be desperate for the trade. Seems it's not just the UK showing caution / the "fear". Try Oman. Wonderful. Some top class hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Try Oman. Wonderful. Some top class hotels. Don't think easyjet fly to Oman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 This very real....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 47 minutes ago, TPAFKATS said: 1 hour ago, St.Ricky said: Try Oman. Wonderful. Some top class hotels. Don't think easyjet fly to Oman? Now you mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 4 hours ago, TPAFKATS said: 9 hours ago, oaksoft said: Honestly, I don't think so. Infection rates are low enough so IMO both governments need to put crippling fear to one side, set social distancing at 1m and get everything back up as quickly as humanly possible. Then deal locally with any genuine spikes. The Chinese have shown that even after 50 odd days of no cases you can get minor spikes so we're never going to be totally safe and we can't sit around waiting for a vaccine. You don't really understand this at all. I don't need to when I have you to mansplain everything for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 12 hours ago, Ayrshire Saints said: I had a holiday to Lanzarote cancelled in May, was refunded by J2 no problem. Also had flights later in year October for a weekend break with Easyjet and they are letting you alter free if more than 14 days away. I intended bringing the flights forward to Aug into September to Alicante. Issue now is accommodation. It seems a hell of a lot of hotels have no intention of opening this year which I find quite strange. We know the hotels and firms we like and the ones we dont but a good few hotel chains are remaining closed until next Spring. Checked TripAdvisor forums and it seems a common thread throughout Spain and the Islands. Going to hold off a few weeks and might push back to October but I assumed they would be desperate for the trade. Seems it's not just the UK showing caution / the "fear". I booked yesterday for Lanzarote in November. everything as normal, it appears... though I’m sure there will be changes to buffet dining and (hopefully) on the flights... Reading local Lanzarote news, it appears that the “good intentions” of the Canaries to ensure only cv-free people are allowed onto planes, is trumped by EU rules. also... the islands economies are so dependent on tourism and there is a clamour for opening up. (About a month ago, the Subaqua Underwater “Museum”, off the coast of Playa Blanca Went bust. https://underwatermuseumlanzarote.com/en/ It had only had an average of 20+ punters a day, so unsurprising. I never got round to doing that.... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALBIONSAINT Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, antrin said: I booked yesterday for Lanzarote in November. everything as normal, it appears... though I’m sure there will be changes to buffet dining and (hopefully) on the flights... Reading local Lanzarote news, it appears that the “good intentions” of the Canaries to ensure only cv-free people are allowed onto planes, is trumped by EU rules. also... the islands economies are so dependent on tourism and there is a clamour for opening up. (About a month ago, the Subaqua Underwater “Museum”, off the coast of Playa Blanca Went bust. https://underwatermuseumlanzarote.com/en/ It had only had an average of 20+ punters a day, so unsurprising. I never got round to doing that.... ) So sad to hear about a business going under. I will get my coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Just found this about Lanzarote hotels. mostly staying closed in July... https://www.lavozdelanzarote.com/articulo/economia/algunos-grandes-hoteles-lanzarote-reabriran-puertas-julio-seran-minoria/20200618173443151705.html (There’s usually a translation option on that site...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 12 hours ago, faraway saint said: This very real....................... Need to temp the wife to go out shopping soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tommy said: Need to temp the wife to go out shopping soon It might work the other way, you could get a pleasant surprise when you got home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tommy said: Need to temp the wife to go out shopping soon Was this why F Man rushed out to B&Q? It wasn't paint he was looking for.. It was a wife swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, faraway saint said: It might work the other way, you could get a pleasant surprise when you got home. Knowing our luck i would get the buck teeth horrible looking thing from still game Wife would get Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fricky-Troll Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Knowing our luck i would get the buck teeth horrible looking thing from still game Wife would get Ricky This made me laugh, cheers [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Tommy said: Knowing our luck i would get the buck teeth horrible looking thing from still game Wife would get Ricky She should be so lucky Tommy. (?) Very popular with the ladies. Well, when you are tall well built, suave and good looking, what else could I be... Edited June 20, 2020 by St.Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 minute ago, St.Ricky said: She should be so lucky Tommy. (?) Very popular with the ladies. Well, when you are talk, we'll built, suave and good looking, what else could I be... M Being tall would be an asset with some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Just now, antrin said: Being tall would be an asset with some... Did you have Olive Oil from Popeye in mind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 I only ever consider extra virgin Olive Oil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, antrin said: I only ever consider extra virgin Olive Oil... Now that was a top class riposte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Mea culpa. Bite me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, antrin said: Mea culpa. Bite me! One is not allowed to do first class posting on here.. You should know that by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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