Posted on 02/08/2020 10:06
I know it's only something in the paper. However, often these sort of things are leaked to gauge reaction. No indication on what is considered elderly, might we sneak through at 68.š If it came to pass it would certainly put the brakes on Autumn touring. I wouldn't think it would do the economy any favours either, as when the schools go back is when the senior generations normally come out to play.
Posted on 02/08/2020 12:39
Doomed, Doomed, we are ALL Doomed !!
I've been as good and as well behaved as anybody has the right to ask !!
The only way I could be better behaved is if C&MC allows me onto Altnahara on my own, and I think that is rather unlikely !!
Now I will have to pull up the drawbridge, use the underground escape tunnel down to ASDA , and order some 2022 calendars/diaries to remind me of "those days of wine and roses " !!
Keep well, stay safe, play nicely ( and only read the sports/puzzle pages of the newspapers 
!! )
{ Might have to order a job lot of Exclamation Marks as well 
oops }
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Posted on 02/08/2020 11:47 by TakethedogalongAnyone who doesnāt consider our current situation regarding the virus as precarious is either in selfish denial, or simply too dim to take in the full concept of what is still ongoing as far as I am concerned.
I think with a huge amount of planning, careful choices and a degree of luck, it is perfectly possible to take a holiday, tour the country, enjoy seeing different places, but woe betide if your plans go awry, your choice is a poor one and your luck runs out.
I would hesitate to blame any section of society for being inconsiderate, as I have witnessed all ages, ethnicities and economic groups not being careful, not adhering to social distancing, thinking only of themselves these last few weeks, and itās not confined to tourist areas, although some appear to be overwhelmed in terms of being able to cope at the moment.
What we have had so far is protecting the NHS and beds at all costs, (including the appalling decision to send untested vulnerable patients back into care homes). Now we have a decision to let loose the population to spend, spend, spend to try and fend off economic implosion, but is totally reliant upon providers having to police their own premises (itās not happening) and the general public at large doing the right thing (thatās not happening either enough to forestall infection rates growing).
Like others, we are watching developments, hoping that we can get a break away, for us that will be as isolated as possible, taking all we need with us, doing next to nothing involving anyone else beyond buying the odd bottle of milk. Given that I have family and friends who I know will die if they get Covid, then I have prioritised them over my own needs, and will continue to do so. I donāt begrudge anyone the chance to get away, and sincerely hope that those that can enjoy themselves safely without risk and repercussions. š·
Posted on 02/08/2020 14:01
Thing is, that this awful virus is likely to be with us for some time to come, possibly for years ahead, and although vaccine reports appear encouraging, there is no guarantee of an effective one being found, nor of the virus failing to mutate and render such a vaccine ineffective.
One can't put one's life on hold for ever - we will continue touring at home and abroad where it's "safe" to do so but we will be extremely cautious wherever we are.
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Posted on 02/08/2020 12:34 by TakethedogalongAre the schools set up for taking pupils back yet K? Not sure what Scotlandās view on it is, but the latest āsound biteā from England is that September will see a full return to the classroom for all English pupils.
Posted on 02/08/2020 14:01 by moulesyThing is, that this awful virus is likely to be with us for some time to come, possibly for years ahead, and although vaccine reports appear encouraging, there is no guarantee of an effective one being found, nor of the virus failing to mutate and render such a vaccine ineffective.
One can't put one's life on hold for ever - we will continue touring at home and abroad where it's "safe" to do so but we will be extremely cautious wherever we are.
Posted on 02/08/2020 14:45
I do agree, it’s the caution bit that counts. We are hoping to get away September, hopefully when kids are back at school and things aren’t so busy. We shall just do our usual thing, walking, cycling, keep away from busy places and others as much as we can. We could be in for a long hard Winter, so need something to look back onš
Posted on 02/08/2020 14:55
I think it very much depends on where you live how safe you feel. Until recently our village felt very safe.
Since the better weather has come back we have had an influx of teenagers coming out from the city to 'party' on our little beach area of the river Tay. The mess they have made and left behind them is appalling. We have had NO cases of Covid in the village so far but that could change in the coming weeks. I do hope not as the children are due to start back to school in 9 days time.
We are due to go to France at the beginning of September as AD says having been good and stuck to all the rules and requests since the initial lockdown, it will take more than a request to stop us going on our intended trip.
Posted on 02/08/2020 14:01 by moulesyThing is, that this awful virus is likely to be with us for some time to come, possibly for years ahead, and although vaccine reports appear encouraging, there is no guarantee of an effective one being found, nor of the virus failing to mutate and render such a vaccine ineffective.
One can't put one's life on hold for ever - we will continue touring at home and abroad where it's "safe" to do so but we will be extremely cautious wherever we are.
-- I'll race you up to Lidl in Thurso.
SteveL
Motorhomer from Nottinghamshire