Palfy Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 We haven’t really spoken about Corona Virus on the forum, yet it has become the biggest story pretty much around the world, it is now in one of the nearest towns to me Swindon. I was wondering what people’s thoughts were, and concerns if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Personally never been a fan of Mexican beer. Oh wait a minute I see what you're talking about now. I am a bit concerned as both wife and I have dodgy immune systems but there's sweet FA I can do about it really so just have to see how it develops. In all honesty on a personal level the thing that worries me most is the possibility of travel restrictions coming in and putting my three weeks in Greece later in the year in jeopardy. Not playing down the very sad fact that a load of people have died and lots more are going to but we've got through bird flu, SARS and ebola scares in recent times so I'm sure the human race will get through this; if it's without me the World will be a sadder place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, Palfy said: We haven’t really spoken about Corona Virus on the forum, yet it has become the biggest story pretty much around the world, it is now in one of the nearest towns to me Swindon. I was wondering what people’s thoughts were, and concerns if any. Pickford's OK, he can't catch anything. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, MikeO said: Personally never been a fan of Mexican beer. Oh wait a minute I see what you're talking about now. I am a bit concerned as both wife and I have dodgy immune systems but there's sweet FA I can do about it really so just have to see how it develops. In all honesty on a personal level the thing that worries me most is the possibility of travel restrictions coming in and putting my three weeks in Greece later in the year in jeopardy. Not playing down the very sad fact that a load of people have died and lots more are going to but we've got through bird flu, SARS and ebola scares in recent times so I'm sure the human race will get through this; if it's without me the World will be a sadder place. I'm in the same boat as you. I have a trip to Iceland planned in late April, and I'm worried I won't be able to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 i'm not worried about it i live in the midwest and it hasn't gotten here yet, mostly the coasts. i'd be worried for my children but it targets mostly older people and doesn't seem to be effecting children much, which is a good thing. as far as me? well i'm all paid up on my life insurance so my wife and kids will have a nice life i'm not worried, i'm not traveling abroad, just skiing trips a few hours away which won't be hampered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 41 minutes ago, johnh said: Pickford's OK, he can't catch anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: but it targets mostly older people Cheers mate that’s made me feel a whole lot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 But you’re right Mark it’s the elderly and people who are already sick and weak who will suffer most, a bit like what the common strains of flu already do. So on that basis I’m not going out for a few weeks, I’m going to send the wife out for everything she’s a few more years younger, so stands a greater chance of fighting it, I haven’t told her yet if no one here’s from me for a while it didn’t go down to well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Was supposed to be going to Rome next weekend to watch the rugby but that’s off. Had our first reported death in the region, it really does seem to attack the older folks hard. Just keep covering your mouths and washing your hands everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Living in NYC, I'm shocked it took so long to get here. I figured we would be one of the first major metropolitan areas to get hit. I'm usually pretty blasé about sanitizing hands or anything, but I've been washing them like crazy and avoiding touching anything. Just saw that the Prem is temporarily banning any handshakes before matches due to the virus, which begs the question.....is there a possibility the season gets delayed/called off? I can't imagine it would come to that, as it looks like Italy's way to handle it is just have all matches played behind closed doors. But wouldn't it be something if the year the shite are about to win the league, an act of *whoever/whatever* prevents it from happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 8 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Living in NYC, I'm shocked it took so long to get here. I figured we would be one of the first major metropolitan areas to get hit. I'm usually pretty blasé about sanitizing hands or anything, but I've been washing them like crazy and avoiding touching anything. Just saw that the Prem is temporarily banning any handshakes before matches due to the virus, which begs the question.....is there a possibility the season gets delayed/called off? I can't imagine it would come to that, as it looks like Italy's way to handle it is just have all matches played behind closed doors. But wouldn't it be something if the year the shite are about to win the league, an act of *whoever/whatever* prevents it from happening? Don’t be daft! They’ll just be given it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Interesting piece in Quillette, Bill Gates has been sounding the alarm about a situation like this for a while. https://quillette.com/2020/03/03/dealing-with-a-once-in-a-century-pathogen/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 All then pharmacies and shops are out of stock for masks and hand sanitizer with no idea when they’ll restock! It’s full panic mode over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Matt said: All then pharmacies and shops are out of stock for masks and hand sanitizer with no idea when they’ll restock! It’s full panic mode over here. Because people are idiots and instead of buying what they actually need they buy way too much. Same as the people who lose their minds when the shops close for one day over Christmas and they buy as if they need to fill a bunker. Matt, MikeO, dunlopp9987 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 44 minutes ago, Matt said: All then pharmacies and shops are out of stock for masks and hand sanitizer with no idea when they’ll restock! It’s full panic mode over here. Have you noticed the amount of adds we are getting on this thread for masks, it’s become a huge business opportunity for some, we will be getting undertakers in the next couple of weeks if things do get any worse. Oh well one mans loss is another mans gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 The first fatality from the coronavirus has taken place in Berkshire, at the Royal Berkshire hospital. Guess where I'm going to have my heart monitor fitted shortly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt said: All then pharmacies and shops are out of stock for masks and hand sanitizer with no idea when they’ll restock! It’s full panic mode over here. I have no idea why but in Australia it's toilet paper. https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/everyone-has-just-gone-a-little-bit-crazy-australias-toilet-roll-panic/news-story/25c4ccd2a27e8f90d9474955e94deb4d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 3 hours ago, johnh said: The first fatality from the coronavirus has taken place in Berkshire, at the Royal Berkshire hospital. Guess where I'm going to have my heart monitor fitted shortly? But you’re a stubborn bugger so you’ll be fine (please let us know that you are) Cornish Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Chach said: I have no idea why but in Australia it's toilet paper. https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/everyone-has-just-gone-a-little-bit-crazy-australias-toilet-roll-panic/news-story/25c4ccd2a27e8f90d9474955e94deb4d Shitting yourselves are ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Matt said: But you’re a stubborn bugger so you’ll be fine (please let us know that you are) Matt, have you been talking to her indoors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, johnh said: Matt, have you been talking to her indoors? I’m just very observant, and have nowhere near the required patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Matt said: Shitting yourselves are ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Matt said: Shitting yourselves are ya? Its bizarre, I am yet to find a reason why people think toilet paper will be in short supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, RPG said: At risk of opening up an entire second front of discussion on this thread, I have over my years as an expat 'migrated' from using toilet paper to using the bidet hose pipe, kindly installed alongside most bogs in this part of the world. I wouldn't have it any other way now. Cleaner, fresher, cheaper and better for the planet! My old man did the same after visiting Indonesia, have to say I also prefer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Toilet paper update https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-07/two-women-brawl-in-supermarket-over-toilet-paper/12036218 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 10 hours ago, Chach said: Its bizarre, I am yet to find a reason why people think toilet paper will be in short supply. You weren’t exaggerating! MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Matt said: You weren’t exaggerating! I just went to buy a red capsicum, the entire toilet paper aisle was desolate. Same with the pasta and pasta sauce aisle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews· Mar 4 As coronavirus panic buying causes a toilet roll shortage in Australia, the first Red Cross supplies arrive in Sydney: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, TallPaul1878 said: Got a bit of a cough, not gonna make it lads God bless you mate if you feel better I’m behind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, TallPaul1878 said: Got a bit of a cough, not gonna make it lads The first death ever on TT, legendary status Paul; sad to see you go but it is what it is eh? Regards to Dixie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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