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1 hour ago, coxyhog said:

I was at Seeb airport,working on the air force BAC 1-11's for Airwork.We lived on MAM,maybe you went to the Concorde or Falcon Clubs?

I had a fantastic time there between 1983-92.

I know a few guys who worked for Airwork in Oman - BIg Rich, Pete, Mark, Niel etc

Trying to get my head around doing a night shift tonight. First one for about 9 months (after I said I would stop working them 🙄).

I am not so bad with the heat but like just about everyone the humidity I find uncomfortable. Over the years I have found the best way for me to deal with it is not to try and fight it. Slow down, get acclimatised, use fans during the day etc.

3 hours ago, dcfc2007 said:

Anyone that thinks Corbyn, Abbott and McDonnell would have handled this better needs their heads looked at. 

Absolutely 😁

But they're not in power so it's pointless.

As is going down the "what aboutary" or leavers v remoaners, right v looney left roads.

We have the governments who we voted for and IMHO we should hold them to account when they f**k up. It's a fundamental right in a free society. 

8 minutes ago, coxyhog said:

He's not an MP

The guy who resigned was an MP.

Edit, sorry is an MP still, he resigned from the cabinet.

If only there were more MPs who believed in honour and integrity.

Quote from BBC

Mr Ross, who remains Conservative MP for Moray, said: "While the intentions may have been well meaning, the reaction to this news shows that Mr Cummings' interpretation of the government advice was not shared by the vast majority of people who have done as the government asked.

"I have constituents who didn't get to say goodbye to loved ones; families who could not mourn together; people who didn't visit sick relatives because they followed the guidance of the government.

"I cannot in good faith tell them they were all wrong and one senior adviser to the government was right."

If DC would of held up his hands and said I f***d up to protect my family, I am sorry, here is my resignation. He just might of earned a bit of respect and would more than likely be back playing Rod Hull to bojo's emu within a couple of months. Instead of that we have had 4 days of bollocks when there really are way more important things to focus on.

Getting ready to move the barge I am looking after. Been moored up for the last 3 months so it needs water and the shit tank cleaning.

Quite excited TBH 😆

Good morning 😀

1 hour ago, dcfc2007 said:

There's more faux outrage over Dominic than Prof Ferguson. Speaks volumes really... 

Rightly so when you consider the Prof didn't have Covid 19 when he broke lockdown, unlike the Prime minister's closest advisor when he traveled all the way from London to Durham ffs.

Don't forget the timeline, millions of people managed to make sacrifices and follow the guidelines. 

Might sound contradictory but speaking as a father, if he did what he thought was best for his family then fair fucks to him.

Still think he should do the decent thing and resign. He could be back in favour in 3 months .....

There is nowhere I would rather be than in the village right now BUT I know exactly what you are going through mate.

Hang in there, it won't be for much longer - don't waste your time, energy and sanity with shit you can't change. 

😇😇😇

12 hours ago, Sherlock said:

Perhaps if Lord Ashcroft paid his taxes in UK rather than hiding behind shell companies in tax havens like Belize, he might not be such a smug self serving twat.

On 5/20/2020 at 4:12 AM, Jambo said:

 

My favorite fishing was trotting for barbel on the Dorset Stour and the Royalty on the Avon. Smashed up by some monsters on the Stour near Bistern at a venue that only opened for the month of September.

I am about 7 miles away from Bistern and half a mile from the Stour at the moment 😀

Wish I was back in the village though, this is coming close to the longest period of time I have been away from the family for the last 12 years.

11 minutes ago, Thai Spice said:

What has that to do with C19 ? Same as having a car accident on the way to the supermarket ...

 

The park was closed due to Covid 19 restrictions, she should not have been there.

Sorry for your loss Britboy. Thanks for taking the time to post. 😀

13 minutes ago, Esco said:

How much of this would you consider a cheap shot? 

"December 31st China alerts WHO to new virus.

January 23rd Study reveals a third of China’s patients require intensive care.

January 24th Boris Johnson misses first Cobra meeting.

January 29th Boris Johnson misses second Cobra meeting.

January 31st The NHS declares first ever ‘Level 4 critical incident’ Meanwhile, the government declines to join European scheme to source PPE.

February 5th Boris Johnson misses third Cobra meeting.

February 12th Boris Johnson misses fourth Cobra meeting. Exeter University published study warning Coronavirus could infect 45 million people in the UK if left unchallenged.

February 13th Boris Johnson misses conference call with European leaders.

February 14th Boris Johnson goes away on holiday. Aides are told keeps Johnson’s briefing notes short or he will not read them.

February 18th Johnson misses fifth cobra meeting.

February 26th Boris Johnson announces ‘Herd Immunity’ strategy, announcing some people will lose loved ones. Government document is leaked, predicting half a million Brits could die in ‘worse case scenario’

February 29th Boris Johnson retreats to his country manor. NHS warns of ‘PPE shortage nightmare’ Stockpiles have dwindled or expired after years of austerity cuts.

March 2nd Boris Johnson attends his first Cobra meeting, declining another opportunity to join European PPE scheme. Government’s own scientists say over half a million Brit’s could die if virus left unrestrained. Johnson tells country “We are very, very well prepared.”

March 3rd Scientists urge Government to advise public not to shake hands. Boris Johnson brags about shaking hands of Coronavirus patients.

March 4th Government stops providing daily updates on virus following a 70% spike in UK cases. They will later U-turn on this amid accusations they are withholding vital information.

March 5th Boris Johnson tells public to ‘wash their hands and business as usual’

March 7th Boris Johnson joins 82,000 people at Six Nations match.

March 9th After Ireland cancels St Patrick’s day parades, the government says there’s “No Rationale” for cancelling sporting events.

March 10th - 13th Cheltenham takes place, more than a quarter of a million people attend.

March 11th 3,000 Atletico Madrid fans fly to Liverpool.

March 12th Boris Johnson states banning events such as Cheltenham will have little effect. The Imperial College study finds the government’s plan is projected to kill half a million people.

March 13th The FA suspends the Premier League, citing an absence of Government guidance. Britain is invited to join European scheme for joint purchase of ventilators, and refuses. Boris Johnson lifts restrictions of those arriving from Coronavirus hot spots.

March 14th Government is still allowing mass gatherings, as Stereophonics play to 5,000 people in Cardiff.

March 16th Boris Johnson asks Britons not to go to pubs, but allows them to stay open. During a conference call, Johnson jokes that push to build new ventilators should be called ‘Operation Last Gasp’

March 19th Hospital patients with Coronavirus are returned to care homes in a bid to free up hospital space. What follows is a boom of virus cases in care homes.

March 20th The Government states that PPE shortage crisis is “Completely resolved” Less than two weeks later, the British Medical Association reports an acute shortage in PPE.

March 23rd UK goes into lockdown.

March 26th Boris Johnson is accused of putting ‘Brexit over Breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme. The government then state they had not joined the scheme because they had ‘missed the email’

April 1st The Evening Standard publishes that just 0.17% of NHS staff have been tested for the virus.

April 3rd The UK death toll overtakes China.

April 5th 17.5 million Antibody tests, ordered by the government and described by Boris Johnson as a ‘game changer’ are found to be a failure.

April 7th Boris Johnson is moved to intensive care with Coronavirus.

April 16th Flights bring 15,000 people a day into the UK - without virus testing.

April 17th Health Secretary Matt Hancock says “I would love to be able to wave a magic wand and have PPE fall from the sky.” The UK has now missed four opportunities to join the EU’s PPE scheme.

April 21st The Government fails to reach its target of face masks for the NHS, as it is revealed manufactures offers of help were met with silence. Instead millions of pieces of PPE are being shipped from the UK to Europe.

April 23rd - 24th Government announces testing kits for 10 million key workers. Orders run out within minutes as only 5,000 are made available.

April 25th UK death toll from Coronavirus overtakes that of The Blitz.

April 30th Boris Johnson announces the UK has succeeded in avoiding a tragedy that had engulfed other parts of the world - At this point, The UK has the 3rd highest death toll in the world.

May 1st The Government announces it has reached its target of 100,000 tests - They haven’t conducted the tests, but posted the testing kits.

May 5th The UK death toll becomes the highest in Europe.

May 6th Boris Johnson announces the UK could start to lift lockdown restrictions by next week."

Better ask some other BMs mate 😉

16 minutes ago, Esco said:

Can we make fun of your PM yet?? 

No cheap shots, it's not an easy job, he has difficult decisions to make and he is doing his best.

Kind of things you say about 9 year kids when they're playing football, not in relation to world leaders and heads of state.

Yeah fill your boots Esco, even that leftie, tree hugging, knit your own yoghurt, communist rag the Daily Mail is apparently having a pop today.

3 hours ago, Ivan the terrible said:

fucking garbage post

Ask someone who works on the frontline in the UK what their opinion of the situation is. I have a junior doctor and a retired doctor who has returned to work during the crisis in my family along with a neighbour who is a care worker. 

It's the bullshit promises on PPE and testing numbers they have gone from being frustrated to getting angry about. 

I agree the crisis should not be politicised, however the only way that can be achieved is through transparency and setting achievable goals.

Pushing a 3 week old story in the media about an advisor breaking the lockdown on a tragic day when it's revealed the UK has recorded over 30,000 deaths is simply a diversion tactic and an insult to the NHS.

1 hour ago, Stillearly said:

Difficult questions still need to be asked , so much bullshit is being fed out , the PPE from Turkey etc .... personally I think if the Government spokespeople were just honest on testing capabilities and actual testing etc , the public would be understanding... but the continuous spin creates mistrust ..., the media news and print have been very easy on the Government imo 

It's almost unbelievable to me how easy a ride the UK government have had from the media and I think many people are pissed off and starting to get angry about it. 

Sun rise on the Avon and Kennet canal just outside Hungerford this morning.

41 minutes ago, boydeste said:

That is the same for me, but I do need to look more at the TV options, I used to like Top gear so the spin off may be worth a watch me thinks!

Grand Tour

I saw the last episode of series 3 last night, was all about the Ford Cortina and I really enjoyed it. Haven't watched any of the shows in chronological order to be honest but I don't actually think it matters. 

The trip they do in Cambodia is well worth a look see.

Only ever see it on Thailand forums or repeats of Alan Partridge but for some reason the use of "methinks" grits my shit. 

@Aqualung    Sorry for your family's loss.