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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2020 21:13:45 GMT
I live in Clutton in NE Somerset. Any Gasheads needing something around me, if I can get it then I'll try to help! Went to the shops yesterday and it was a struggle to get my weekly stuff, but I'm sure give it a few days and there will be a little bit more order to the chaos at the moment. How many sheep you got? I’m in BS36 and lockdown aside am available for errands etc.
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Post by Jomo on Mar 18, 2020 21:19:20 GMT
I live in Clutton in NE Somerset. Any Gasheads needing something around me, if I can get it then I'll try to help! Went to the shops yesterday and it was a struggle to get my weekly stuff, but I'm sure give it a few days and there will be a little bit more order to the chaos at the moment. How many sheep you got? I’m in BS36 and lockdown aside am available for errands etc. Haha no sheep I'm afraid!
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Post by Charlton Hayes Gas on Mar 18, 2020 21:26:42 GMT
I’m in Bedford till Sunday this week but Anyone around Bs32 / bs34 that needs anything just give me a shout. Been told to work from home from now on so have a lot more time on my hands
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Mar 19, 2020 12:12:58 GMT
Im confused.. did anyone self isolate when flu was about last year? What a load of bollocks. Well, to try to explain this quite clearly: The Influenza virus kills many thousands each year, but it is caught by millions each year. The death rate of people catching "the flu" is a bit less than 0.1%. Some people receive "flu" jabs which can help to lessen symptoms and give some immunity, some have a partial immunity built-up over preceding years due to catching other strains of the flu. Now CV19, Essentially no one has any immunity. The death rate is currently running at about 4% worldwide (40 times more than "the flu". It could be eminently possible that a large part of the worlds population could catch this. The consequences of a 4% death rate with no population immunity DO NOT BARE THINKING ABOUT! Still think its a load of bollocks? We could theoretically (with the info available at the present time) see 400 Gas heads lose their life, possibly more as we have an older support base. Please do not be blasé with other peoples lives. I'm not "having a go", with this but everyone needs to see what this may mean for our families, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, neighbours. I have already been pretty much isolated for 3 weeks, and have been informed am not required at work for between 12 and 24 weeks, likely to be nearer the 24 weeks. I am quite fortunate as have a good family, but I am destroyed by what this is meaning for some of the people I know and meet at football. Well said. I have already mentioned that I isolate anyway but this is awful, even the postie stands back from you and leaves the machine that you sign, on the doorstep, after wiping it down. I don’t think I have ever felt this level of complete isolation and I don’t have immediate family so I rely on my niece and nephew to pop in, when they are able. Thank god I kept Netflix.
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Post by Blueside on Mar 19, 2020 12:57:37 GMT
Well, to try to explain this quite clearly: The Influenza virus kills many thousands each year, but it is caught by millions each year. The death rate of people catching "the flu" is a bit less than 0.1%. Some people receive "flu" jabs which can help to lessen symptoms and give some immunity, some have a partial immunity built-up over preceding years due to catching other strains of the flu. Now CV19, Essentially no one has any immunity. The death rate is currently running at about 4% worldwide (40 times more than "the flu". It could be eminently possible that a large part of the worlds population could catch this. The consequences of a 4% death rate with no population immunity DO NOT BARE THINKING ABOUT! Still think its a load of bollocks? We could theoretically (with the info available at the present time) see 400 Gas heads lose their life, possibly more as we have an older support base. Please do not be blasé with other peoples lives. I'm not "having a go", with this but everyone needs to see what this may mean for our families, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, neighbours. I have already been pretty much isolated for 3 weeks, and have been informed am not required at work for between 12 and 24 weeks, likely to be nearer the 24 weeks. I am quite fortunate as have a good family, but I am destroyed by what this is meaning for some of the people I know and meet at football. Well said. I have already mentioned that I isolate anyway but this is awful, even the postie stands back from you and leaves the machine that you sign, on the doorstep, after wiping it down. I don’t think I have ever felt this level of complete isolation and I don’t have immediate family so I rely on my niece and nephew to pop in, when they are able. Thank god I kept Netflix. I am constantly amazed that despite how serious Boris is when he explains the gravity of the situation, there are still a huge number of people that just don't get it. I phoned my 89 y/o father yesterday to make sure he was following guidelines. I explained that even though he only lives around the corner, I would not be visiting for the foreseeable future - or at least only talking to him from the end of the driveway, bringing shopping to hand over at the door etc. "Are you now safely locked down?" I asked, "yes, we have just got back from the bank." His partner explained that they would be going to the supermarket together, but Dad would wait in the car!! . My sister was far more brutal - she apparently told him that if he ended up in hospital and it was a choice of a ventilator for him or for a child, it would be given to the child! but I expect they will carry on virtually as normal like hundreds of others. I've also been to the shops this morning, and there were more people over 70 than under - I'm not sure if they simply don't have anyone to look after them and shop for them, in which case I am doing them an injustice. As for the under 70s, they all wanted to be in my space, the new phrase "social distancing" hasn't reached Oldfield Park yet - I actually couldn't wait to get back in to my house. If Boris could have seen the street today he would be raging, and at this rate the country will get what's coming to it! Rant over, now can we just get back to talking about something more cheerful? .... just for a few moments?
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Post by althepirate on Mar 19, 2020 13:21:21 GMT
Blueside it's from next Monday when the self isolation starts for the over 70's as suggested by Boris but of course before if you want.
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Post by inee on Mar 19, 2020 14:01:19 GMT
Well said. I have already mentioned that I isolate anyway but this is awful, even the postie stands back from you and leaves the machine that you sign, on the doorstep, after wiping it down. I don’t think I have ever felt this level of complete isolation and I don’t have immediate family so I rely on my niece and nephew to pop in, when they are able. Thank god I kept Netflix. I am constantly amazed that despite how serious Boris is when he explains the gravity of the situation, there are still a huge number of people that just don't get it. I phoned my 89 y/o father yesterday to make sure he was following guidelines. I explained that even though he only lives around the corner, I would not be visiting for the foreseeable future - or at least only talking to him from the end of the driveway, bringing shopping to hand over at the door etc. "Are you now safely locked down?" I asked, "yes, we have just got back from the bank." His partner explained that they would be going to the supermarket together, but Dad would wait in the car!! . My sister was far more brutal - she apparently told him that if he ended up in hospital and it was a choice of a ventilator for him or for a child, it would be given to the child! but I expect they will carry on virtually as normal like hundreds of others. I've also been to the shops this morning, and there were more people over 70 than under - I'm not sure if they simply don't have anyone to look after them and shop for them, in which case I am doing them an injustice. As for the under 70s, they all wanted to be in my space, the new phrase "social distancing" hasn't reached Oldfield Park yet - I actually couldn't wait to get back in to my house. If Boris could have seen the street today he would be raging, and at this rate the country will get what's coming to it! Rant over, now can we just get back to talking about something more cheerful? .... just for a few moments? Some shop and supermarkets are opening earlier and will only allow older people in for the first hour so hopefully that will help them
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Post by Blueside on Mar 19, 2020 15:14:16 GMT
I am constantly amazed that despite how serious Boris is when he explains the gravity of the situation, there are still a huge number of people that just don't get it. I phoned my 89 y/o father yesterday to make sure he was following guidelines. I explained that even though he only lives around the corner, I would not be visiting for the foreseeable future - or at least only talking to him from the end of the driveway, bringing shopping to hand over at the door etc. "Are you now safely locked down?" I asked, "yes, we have just got back from the bank." His partner explained that they would be going to the supermarket together, but Dad would wait in the car!! . My sister was far more brutal - she apparently told him that if he ended up in hospital and it was a choice of a ventilator for him or for a child, it would be given to the child! but I expect they will carry on virtually as normal like hundreds of others. I've also been to the shops this morning, and there were more people over 70 than under - I'm not sure if they simply don't have anyone to look after them and shop for them, in which case I am doing them an injustice. As for the under 70s, they all wanted to be in my space, the new phrase "social distancing" hasn't reached Oldfield Park yet - I actually couldn't wait to get back in to my house. If Boris could have seen the street today he would be raging, and at this rate the country will get what's coming to it! Rant over, now can we just get back to talking about something more cheerful? .... just for a few moments? Some shop and supermarkets are opening earlier and will only allow older people in for the first hour so hopefully that will help them Thanks, yes i have told them this!
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Post by Blueside on Mar 19, 2020 15:17:08 GMT
Blueside it's from next Monday when the self isolation starts for the over 70's as suggested by Boris but of course before if you want. Ok ta, I Assumed it was now. In any case I just don't see enough people making the effort to make any sort of difference to slow the spread!
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Post by gregsy on Mar 19, 2020 15:25:43 GMT
I would love to be able to offer assistance, but unfortunately I work in the pub trade and we're still open, and clare works in the care sector, so we'd probably be the last people you'd want turning up at your door right now....
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Post by inee on Mar 19, 2020 15:47:55 GMT
Some shop and supermarkets are opening earlier and will only allow older people in for the first hour so hopefully that will help them Thanks, yes i have told them this! i forgot here's a link to a webpage that gives cases by postcode keep an eye on it www.inyourarea.co.uk/widgets/established/coronaVirus
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Post by Blueside on Mar 19, 2020 16:05:18 GMT
thanks that's handy. Daily cases is teh rise per day? wow 676 today/yesterday. still only 3 (confirmed) in Bath and North east Somerset.
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Post by socrates on Mar 19, 2020 18:34:52 GMT
As an indicator Al I have volunteers working for me in the mid to late 60's with partners with health issues. To a person they have restricted public interaction to reduce the risk of bringing this bastard home. To the thread. I live in the Forest of Dean area. If anyone is stuck and needs shopping delivered in this area, pm me. Les Thanks Oldie, there are a lot of difficult situations that this throws up, I'm not sure my friend is aware that she could kill all her family members by continuing to work. I'm not sure like many if she wants to face the reality of the situation. I’m still working until the builders merchants shut so I’m out and about all day every day , obviously keeping distance as much as I can not shaking hands etc. My wife has asthma she’s in her 40 and quite healthy but as she’s got asthma is considered at risk so she’s not going out. Thing is I could have it / pick it up while I’m out so really doing things by half as the government are doing clearly isn’t going to work as it hasn’t anywhere else. Personally I think the country should have gone in to lockdown for a month a week ago rather Than letting business stay open without customers and letting this thing get out of hand. Germany France Austria and many countries are paying sick pay in the region of 400-500 quid a week. Our government- £90 a week This crisis tells us everything we need to know about our government.
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Post by inee on Mar 19, 2020 21:33:48 GMT
Thanks Geoff for your reply. This is exactly where the confusion is. I read it as everyone over 70 with symptoms or not and those under 70 with symptoms or are vulnerable should self isolate. It really isn't a clear directive. Once people who self isolate meet one person who hasn't then it increases the spread of the disease lessening the affect of self isolation. Also what about a household with a mix of the above? I have friends where the wife (under 70) works her husband (no symptoms)has COPD he is the carer for her mother (no symptoms) who is 90 and has dementia. In theory she could pass the virus to them by continuing to go out to work. As an indicator Al I have volunteers working for me in the mid to late 60's with partners with health issues. To a person they have restricted public interaction to reduce the risk of bringing this bastard home. To the thread. I live in the Forest of Dean area. If anyone is stuck and needs shopping delivered in this area, pm me. Les There a good fresh food supply over your way ,plenty of sheep in the forest (i assume the little gits still randomly jump out in front of cars for fun) In situations like these' m proud to be a Gashead ,strangers helping strangers in times of need
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Post by turdburger on Mar 20, 2020 8:24:31 GMT
Im confused.. did anyone self isolate when flu was about last year? What a load of bollocks. Well, to try to explain this quite clearly: The Influenza virus kills many thousands each year, but it is caught by millions each year. The death rate of people catching "the flu" is a bit less than 0.1%. Some people receive "flu" jabs which can help to lessen symptoms and give some immunity, some have a partial immunity built-up over preceding years due to catching other strains of the flu. Now CV19, Essentially no one has any immunity. The death rate is currently running at about 4% worldwide (40 times more than "the flu". It could be eminently possible that a large part of the worlds population could catch this. The consequences of a 4% death rate with no population immunity DO NOT BARE THINKING ABOUT! Still think its a load of bollocks? We could theoretically (with the info available at the present time) see 400 Gas heads lose their life, possibly more as we have an older support base. Please do not be blasé with other peoples lives. I'm not "having a go", with this but everyone needs to see what this may mean for our families, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, neighbours. I have already been pretty much isolated for 3 weeks, and have been informed am not required at work for between 12 and 24 weeks, likely to be nearer the 24 weeks. I am quite fortunate as have a good family, but I am destroyed by what this is meaning for some of the people I know and meet at football. Bit of perspective here, 13 thousand people a day die of hunger but were not all rushing out to spread our food equally. A person dies of heart disease every 18 seconds but we still buy sh1te food and dont exercise enough. Many millions with HIV but we still have unprotected sex with strangers. Drugs, Alcohol, firearms, stuff that kills millions but we do nothing about. 0ver 27 thousand people died of pneumonia since 2018, last flu season up to 30 thousand people died of normal flu.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Mar 20, 2020 8:37:19 GMT
Bit of perspective here,... Is that perspective, though, or just a list of things out of context?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2020 8:59:10 GMT
Bit of perspective here,... Is that perspective, though, or just a list of things out of context? Assume he is trying to say that no one gives 2 sh1ts about anything unless it directly involves them. Including other people's lives.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Mar 20, 2020 9:10:00 GMT
Is that perspective, though, or just a list of things out of context? Assume he is trying to say that no one gives 2 sh1ts about anything unless it directly involves them. Including other people's lives. Well, that would suit the hunger stat, but not the others, so much. I think he was trying to say stuff more along the lines of there being lots of high death toll phenomena that we don't have an unusual reaction to. (but that would be missing the point on a number of levels, in my view)
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Post by Officer Barbrady on Mar 20, 2020 9:24:23 GMT
Well, to try to explain this quite clearly: The Influenza virus kills many thousands each year, but it is caught by millions each year. The death rate of people catching "the flu" is a bit less than 0.1%. Some people receive "flu" jabs which can help to lessen symptoms and give some immunity, some have a partial immunity built-up over preceding years due to catching other strains of the flu. Now CV19, Essentially no one has any immunity. The death rate is currently running at about 4% worldwide (40 times more than "the flu". It could be eminently possible that a large part of the worlds population could catch this. The consequences of a 4% death rate with no population immunity DO NOT BARE THINKING ABOUT! Still think its a load of bollocks? We could theoretically (with the info available at the present time) see 400 Gas heads lose their life, possibly more as we have an older support base. Please do not be blasé with other peoples lives. I'm not "having a go", with this but everyone needs to see what this may mean for our families, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, neighbours. I have already been pretty much isolated for 3 weeks, and have been informed am not required at work for between 12 and 24 weeks, likely to be nearer the 24 weeks. I am quite fortunate as have a good family, but I am destroyed by what this is meaning for some of the people I know and meet at football. Bit of perspective here, 13 thousand people a day die of hunger but were not all rushing out to spread our food equally. A person dies of heart disease every 18 seconds but we still buy sh1te food and dont exercise enough. Many millions with HIV but we still have unprotected sex with strangers. Drugs, Alcohol, firearms, stuff that kills millions but we do nothing about. 0ver 27 thousand people died of pneumonia since 2018, last flu season up to 30 thousand people died of normal flu. Thanks I am sure that will be of enormous comfort to those losing loved ones. What a waste of time.
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Post by thegasman on Mar 20, 2020 9:50:27 GMT
Well, to try to explain this quite clearly: The Influenza virus kills many thousands each year, but it is caught by millions each year. The death rate of people catching "the flu" is a bit less than 0.1%. Some people receive "flu" jabs which can help to lessen symptoms and give some immunity, some have a partial immunity built-up over preceding years due to catching other strains of the flu. Now CV19, Essentially no one has any immunity. The death rate is currently running at about 4% worldwide (40 times more than "the flu". It could be eminently possible that a large part of the worlds population could catch this. The consequences of a 4% death rate with no population immunity DO NOT BARE THINKING ABOUT! Still think its a load of bollocks? We could theoretically (with the info available at the present time) see 400 Gas heads lose their life, possibly more as we have an older support base. Please do not be blasé with other peoples lives. I'm not "having a go", with this but everyone needs to see what this may mean for our families, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, neighbours. I have already been pretty much isolated for 3 weeks, and have been informed am not required at work for between 12 and 24 weeks, likely to be nearer the 24 weeks. I am quite fortunate as have a good family, but I am destroyed by what this is meaning for some of the people I know and meet at football. Bit of perspective here, 13 thousand people a day die of hunger but were not all rushing out to spread our food equally. A person dies of heart disease every 18 seconds but we still buy sh1te food and dont exercise enough. Many millions with HIV but we still have unprotected sex with strangers. Drugs, Alcohol, firearms, stuff that kills millions but we do nothing about. 0ver 27 thousand people died of pneumonia since 2018, last flu season up to 30 thousand people died of normal flu.
Here's a bit of perspective for you: The governor of the state of California (population approx 56M) suggests that in excess of 50% of that population may contract the virus in the next 8 -10 weeks, that is more than25M people. If the mortality rate continues at 4% that is 800,000 people may lose their lives. 1 state. Think about the implications, who will bury the dead? What does it mean for nursing staff, if they succumb, the mortality rate will climb. Then we see the little scrotes being interviewed in Florida stating nothing is going to ruin the fun of sping break!
How about when your friends and family catch it, and die an agonising, drowning death in isolation, wheres your fun then.
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