Possible blocker on touring for the elderly?

Posted on 03/08/2020 19:31 by KeithL

He can ask and we can say NO!!!

The handling of this pandemic is a farce generally. We start lifting lockdown when it suited London while northern politicians were pointing out that the north of the country hadn't passed the peak and guess what, the north of the country has now got 'extra prevention measures' because of increasing infection rates.

My suggestion is to close the pubs back down and close down sport again. The real crowds shown on the media these days tend to be football fans in pubs and large groups hugging each other when they win something and pubs full of large numbers of people within inches of each other.

Rant over but sorry Boris, you can ask all you like but I have no intention of adhering strictly to your governments 'guidance' any more until you come out with a holistic approach to this that doesn't include going to Barnard Castle for 'eye tests' 

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Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.”

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Posted on 03/08/2020 20:13 by dave the rave

Oh another person who knows all about how to run a country and protect it,s citizens and is unable to move on from someones mistakes.

Posted on 03/08/2020 21:37 by mike132

I am 79 years of age and have been following all rules and advice since lockdown began. I have been away for a week  on a site. I enjoy eating out but am not ready to resume that part of life yet and did not use any onsite facilities. In short I am being as careful as I can. However at my age I am at risk of heart problems, stroke, diabetes, motor neurone disease, and countless other things. CV19 is the latest risk. As I may die tomorrow should I stay at home or go away on holiday as carefully as possible? 

Posted on 03/08/2020 21:44 by nelliethehooker

If you are healthy, not suffering from the ailments you mention, and feel confident that you are able to enjoy your trip away without stress  then I suggest you should do the latter.

Posted on 03/08/2020 21:58 by mike132

Thanks for your replies - I am going to do as you suggest.  I suppose I was trying to say life is risky particularly as one ages.  Live today tomorrow may not come but I sincerely hope it does!

Posted on 03/08/2020 18:51 by moulesy

The air on an aircraft is constantly recycled through HEPA filters and there is little threat in that respect. The diagram attached illustrates that ( you may have to enlarge it to read the information.)

There is a greater danger from surfaces, dining tables and in toilets etc. but we won't be using those. We will be aware and, as said, take every precaution (short of not actually flying!)