snowmanstevo Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 LOCKDOWN yonny and crusian 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, snowmanstevo said: LOCKDOWN Yeah but only for those that can work from home he still needs industries to make the 30 billion he hasn't got, snowmanstevo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 As usual unclear messages from our pompus leaders. It would appear its only key workers that should be going to work?? If I am wrong I would be happy to be corrected!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, commonly said: As usual unclear messages from our pompus leaders. It would appear its only key workers that should be going to work?? If I am wrong I would be happy to be corrected!! I thought it said non essential shops etc to be shut, no more than 2 in a social gathering, only shop of essential, only go to and from work of you aren't lucky enouvh to be able to work from home, it was Confusing tbh I work in carbon fibre based aerospace stuff not quite sure how that is key work but haven't been told not to come back in yet 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 I think he was asking all bosses to shut voluntarily and be responsible.if they don’t it will be shut down by tomorrow evening Wednesday pm at the latest elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Where"s kieffer blooming sutherland when you need him?? He'll sort this all out, in 24!! crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 It seems all the lakes are shutting now, there will be a closed season this year, probably for the best, now let's get shut down completely so we can all Get out again asap, otherwise we will be released and they will start spawning 😁 crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpepecheur Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 I am disappointed to see that there is still no need for a "billy doo" to go out in UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, carpepecheur said: I am disappointed to see that there is still no need for a "billy doo" to go out in UK I didn't know what a Billy doo was so I googled it, love letter? Could lead you to needing a French letter? 😲😲 crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 12 hours ago, commonly said: As usual unclear messages from our pompus leaders. It would appear its only key workers that should be going to work?? If I am wrong I would be happy to be corrected!! Myself (Food Manufacturing /processing/distribution) and Wife (NHS Auxiliary Nurse) are key workers, basically both been told to work by employers until either closure or contract virus. Easier said than done with having a 10yr old and school closed, yes he can go in as we're key workers, but REALLY hard. ALL precautions being taken, PPE - gloves masks, aprons. 9 hours ago, elmoputney said: It seems all the lakes are shutting now, there will be a closed season this year, probably for the best, now let's get shut down completely so we can all Get out again asap, otherwise we will be released and they will start spawning 😁 A few near me have closed so I've emailed Environment Agency about rod Licence renewal due to not being able to fish, also emailed my Fishing Membership as some of the lakes closed on it, so no fishing for me. commonly and crusian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 12 hours ago, commonly said: As usual unclear messages from our pompus leaders. It would appear its only key workers that should be going to work?? If I am wrong I would be happy to be corrected!! Also trying to be a teacher to little lad, came home with a file about 9" thick last week, this week he is with me, next few week with he is in school 3 days a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, Highy said: Also trying to be a teacher to little lad, came home with a file about 9" thick last week, this week he is with me, next few week with he is in school 3 days a week. You been doing Joe Wicks PE Highy? My kids dont seem that keen but I've smashed the first 2 days 😁 commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, elmoputney said: You been doing Joe Wicks PE Highy? My kids dont seem that keen but I've smashed the first 2 days 😁 Oo yeh deffo, also his goalkeeper coach has sent me some drills for in the back garden too, it's big enough for em. Trying to keep him occupied is the hard bit but asking "When can I go on Fortnite"...Maths, Art, English, PE every morning/afternoon then he can go on it... commonly and elmoputney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 37 minutes ago, Highy said: Oo yeh deffo, also his goalkeeper coach has sent me some drills for in the back garden too, it's big enough for em. Trying to keep him occupied is the hard bit but asking "When can I go on Fortnite"...Maths, Art, English, PE every morning/afternoon then he can go on it... It's tough trying to keep them motivated and positive though, whilst keeping it all together yourself, will keep smashing the Joe wicks that seems to be helping me stay positive, good luck, I'm letting them slack off a bit for now then telly off after lunch then they can do some other stuff and get out in the garden 👍 yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpepecheur Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: I didn't know what a Billy doo was so I googled it, love letter? Could lead you to needing a French letter? 😲😲 Spot on Elmo but it is currently an in joke here in France. The word billy doo originated in WW2 when the Tommies called a love letter a Billy doo after the French expression "billet doux". During the current crisis we have to fill in a form called an "attestation de deplacement derogatoire". That is a bit of a mouthful even for a Frenchman so we use the expression "billet d'ou" - meaning a note explaining where you are coming from.. Now as far as my ears are concerned "billet doux" and "billet d'ou" are pronounced exactly the same. Hence, when we go out, we say "don't forget your billy doo. However if you want to send Mr. Johnson a love letter, be my guest. I won't be joining you. kevtaylor, crusian, elmoputney and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, carpepecheur said: "attestation de deplacement derogatoire" We are having to sign these for the guys that work in our French office. I am one of 3 guys left onsite in the UK (65 personnel sent home). I am surprised we don't have a similar letter here. If anyone gets stopped by the cops they can come out with any old rubbish to give the impression the travel is essential. elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, carpepecheur said: Spot on Elmo but it is currently an in joke here in France. The word billy doo originated in WW2 when the Tommies called a love letter a Billy doo after the French expression "billet doux". During the current crisis we have to fill in a form called an "attestation de deplacement derogatoire". That is a bit of a mouthful even for a Frenchman so we use the expression "billet d'ou" - meaning a note explaining where you are coming from.. Now as far as my ears are concerned "billet doux" and "billet d'ou" are pronounced exactly the same. Hence, when we go out, we say "don't forget your billy doo. However if you want to send Mr. Johnson a love letter, be my guest. I won't be joining you. I read the other meaning too but preffered the other one, don't send me to prison I've got a love letter 😳😂 I won't be sending any Boris doos either, other than Boris do raise council tax in Westminster and lower it in the rest of the country, 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just been down to get some milk local supermarket the panic seems to have died down i think I probably could have found everything if I had looked for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: It's tough trying to keep them motivated and positive though, whilst keeping it all together yourself, will keep smashing the Joe wicks that seems to be helping me stay positive, good luck, I'm letting them slack off a bit for now then telly off after lunch then they can do some other stuff and get out in the garden 👍 While he was on the laptop on a school prgramme....i put gazebo up ready for hot tub... Just having lunch then.....Tub going up 😁😁 B B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpepecheur Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, yonny said: We are having to sign these for the guys that work in our French office. I am one of 3 guys left onsite in the UK (65 personnel sent home). I am surprised we don't have a similar letter here. If anyone gets stopped by the cops they can come out with any old rubbish to give the impression the travel is essential. Yes its a very good idea. I cannot understand why it is not being introduced in UK. Although you can print the form from a gov web site you sign a solemn declaration that you have told the truth. Then, if you get caught out, you get a fine for breaking the travel restriction and a fine for making a false declaration. The minimum fine is €135 which triples with late payment. A second infringement costs you €1500. Four infringements gets you 6 months and an even more eyewatering fine. I expect you only get a slap on the wrist in UK. yonny, B B and crusian 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted March 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Iv just popped over some frozen food to an old customer who lives close just around the corner I warned them il be wearing a face mask so don’t be alarmed. I ran the bell used the key too open the door and jumped a mile they both had on proper face masks with filters. We had a laugh over a cup of tea in the garden keeping our distance. crusian and elmoputney 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Sadly we still have idiots jogging in groups, or walking dogs together around the local parks, or they were when I walked Sky this morning. Every time I saw someone coming I simply changed direction, zig zagging my way across the park with her. She got let off the lead inside the old tennis court enclosure on Chantry Park in Ipswich.I saw one woman with her dog off the lead, as another dog was playing her dog ran up to play as well. She had to go retrieve it, and was most definitely within 2metres of the owners.On my way back I had to go to the local shop, still some items out of stock, breakfast cereals and bread, so to find essentials will have to go further afield.The golf course and hotel at Ufford Park where I work is totally closed down and the 'essentials' chosen. Even though officially on holiday I have to go do the year end stocktake then I will be on furlough. Yes I am peeved I can't go fishing, it would be total self-isolation and I did argue the point on the Alton Water Facebook page when they closed the Anglian Water Parks before the AT announcement. I'm also willing to bet that local residents will still be walking their dogs around the reservoir, even though it is supposedly closed. It is such a size you would need constant ranger patrols around all 12miles of footpaths! crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 I see Bluebell Lakes has closed finally, still watching out for some local syndicates to do the right thing though. yonny and oscsha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscsha Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 It's very very clear essential travel only , as much as i want to fish and don't see a major issue with low numbers around a lake rules are rules . No water would actually need to close if people listened to the essential travel bit. finchey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Just seems to get worse one of my work mates is now self isolating along with others, anyone that can work from home now is but us pond lifers are stuck here like canaries sent down the mines 🙏 Edited March 24, 2020 by elmoputney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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