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Title: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 11:32:12
I'm starting to get bored. I mean really bored, not just 'a bit fed up' with things. Yesterday I got the urge to drive somewhere far away, the urge for a change of scenery was almost overwhelming.  I didn't, of course, but it's not like me at all. It's only a state of mind, of course, but I think I need to make changes to my daily routine to stop it being so predictable.
I might start having my lunch at half twelve instead of twelve o'clock.  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Rangie on 31 January 2021, 11:39:18
I'm starting to get bored. I mean really bored, not just 'a bit fed up' with things. Yesterday I got the urge to drive somewhere far away, the urge for a change of scenery was almost overwhelming.  I didn't, of course, but it's not like me at all. It's only a state of mind, of course, but I think I need to make changes to my daily routine to stop it being so predictable.
I might start having my lunch at half twelve instead of twelve o'clock.  ;D
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Know the feeling Steve , I am really glad that we have something to occupy us both now with the properties SWMBO  has inherited having to sort them out will keep us busy, got back from the smoke yesterday nice to have a decent run in the car, the weather on the way home was horrendous though.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 11:44:59
I reckon I've also put a few pounds on, those hills appear to be getting steeper......and longer.  :-[
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 12:04:27
I could spend a load of dosh on a new (different) car and, when the wife asks WTF I'm playing at, tell her I've got mental health issues. Hmmmmm..... :-\
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: ronnyd on 31 January 2021, 12:12:27
After a lot of thought i'm going for my jab at 1pm. Just hope that this mass immunisation leads to more freedom as i'm the same as you Steve, bored shitless. ;D Trouble is, all the negative reports and headlines on the media point to these restrictions going on for quite some time yet. :(  . I tend to keep away from the great unwashed, even before all this crap, but i do like to get out and about as much as possible.  Oh well, just get on with it i suppose. SWMBO has decided not to have hers yet as she rarely goes out now anyway.  :-\
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 12:21:38
After a lot of thought i'm going for my jab at 1pm. Just hope that this mass immunisation leads to more freedom as i'm the same as you Steve, bored shitless. ;D Trouble is, all the negative reports and headlines on the media point to these restrictions going on for quite some time yet. :(  . I tend to keep away from the great unwashed, even before all this crap, but i do like to get out and about as much as possible.  Oh well, just get on with it i suppose. SWMBO has decided not to have hers yet as she rarely goes out now anyway.  :-\
Yes, get your jab, Ronny. Even if it's only 50% effective, it will hopefully stop you getting really ill if you catch the virus. I had my first one two weeks ago, and it has actually made me feel a tad less worried about catching covid. Not more complacent or careless, you'll note, just a bit less worried.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2021, 12:43:35
It's not the catching it that's the worry, it's everything but that.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 12:45:31
It's not the catching it that's the worry, it's everything but that.
It's a worry for older people, despite your opinions.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2021, 13:00:09
As a species, we're standing at the edge of the chasm.

As people, we will all go at some point.

If you've no regrets and you have everything in order, why would you waste time worrying about this or anything else?

If you've regrets then you might feel you aren't ready to go. In which case do you worry about what might happen, or do you go and do things to resolve or appease those regrets?

The single sticking point boils down to the fact that whilst we're all hiding under the bed, we cannot catch up with getting anything done to calm our souls...

You might think our motivation is different, but when you boil it down we're all in the same place regardless of how we arrived.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 13:06:53
I'm starting to get bored. I mean really bored, not just 'a bit fed up' with things. Yesterday I got the urge to drive somewhere far away, the urge for a change of scenery was almost overwhelming.  I didn't, of course, but it's not like me at all. It's only a state of mind, of course, but I think I need to make changes to my daily routine to stop it being so predictable.
I might start having my lunch at half twelve instead of twelve o'clock.  ;D
.   

Know the feeling Steve , I am really glad that we have something to occupy us both now with the properties SWMBO  has inherited having to sort them out will keep us busy, got back from the smoke yesterday nice to have a decent run in the car, the weather on the way home was horrendous though.

Keep us up to date with the new four-wheeled exotica that will soon be sitting on your drive. :y
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: omegod on 31 January 2021, 13:07:41
I'm fortunate to be still working flat out right through this but am feeling frustrated/p*ssed off through my weekend time off as there's little I can do, this leads to me not getting a proper rest. I was fortunate to get my first Pfizer jab in mid Dec due to working in the NHS, we had some updated info on Friday from our clinical lead that the first jab gives up to 89% protection from serious Covid infection which I found reassuring.

I don't drop in here much these days but hope you and the family are all good Ste!
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 13:10:28
As a species, we're standing at the edge of the chasm.

As people, we will all go at some point.

If you've no regrets and you have everything in order, why would you waste time worrying about this or anything else?

If you've regrets then you might feel you aren't ready to go. In which case do you worry about what might happen, or do you go and do things to resolve or appease those regrets?

The single sticking point boils down to the fact that whilst we're all hiding under the bed, we cannot catch up with getting anything done to calm our souls...

You might think our motivation is different, but when you boil it down we're all in the same place regardless of how we arrived.

We all have regrets. Personally I prefer to regret the things I've done rather than the things I haven't. This way we know we have f*ucked up rather than guessing what 'may have been'
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 13:11:41
As a species, we're standing at the edge of the chasm.

As people, we will all go at some point.

If you've no regrets and you have everything in order, why would you waste time worrying about this or anything else?

If you've regrets then you might feel you aren't ready to go. In which case do you worry about what might happen, or do you go and do things to resolve or appease those regrets?

The single sticking point boils down to the fact that whilst we're all hiding under the bed, we cannot catch up with getting anything done to calm our souls...

You might think our motivation is different, but when you boil it down we're all in the same place regardless of how we arrived.
Except, of course, that very selfish view of things pays no attention to the others that are affected by our demise. You pop your clogs whenever you feel like it, Al, I'm planning on hanging around.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 13:13:30
As a species, we're standing at the edge of the chasm.

As people, we will all go at some point.

If you've no regrets and you have everything in order, why would you waste time worrying about this or anything else?

If you've regrets then you might feel you aren't ready to go. In which case do you worry about what might happen, or do you go and do things to resolve or appease those regrets?

The single sticking point boils down to the fact that whilst we're all hiding under the bed, we cannot catch up with getting anything done to calm our souls...

You might think our motivation is different, but when you boil it down we're all in the same place regardless of how we arrived.
Except, of course, that very selfish view of things pays no attention to the others that are affected by our demise. You pop your clogs whenever you feel like it, Al, I'm planning on hanging around.


Are you trying to ruin my day. :)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 13:15:25
I'm fortunate to be still working flat out right through this but am feeling frustrated/p*ssed off through my weekend time off as there's little I can do, this leads to me not getting a proper rest. I was fortunate to get my first Pfizer jab in mid Dec due to working in the NHS, we had some updated info on Friday from our clinical lead that the first jab gives up to 89% protection from serious Covid infection which I found reassuring.

I don't drop in here much these days but hope you and the family are all good Ste!
Very lucky to be where we are thanks, Jon. Boredom is 'a bit of a nuisance', but does not compare with what a lot of people are going through. Thanks for all your good work, mate, and hope you and yours stay well.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 13:16:11
As a species, we're standing at the edge of the chasm.

As people, we will all go at some point.

If you've no regrets and you have everything in order, why would you waste time worrying about this or anything else?

If you've regrets then you might feel you aren't ready to go. In which case do you worry about what might happen, or do you go and do things to resolve or appease those regrets?

The single sticking point boils down to the fact that whilst we're all hiding under the bed, we cannot catch up with getting anything done to calm our souls...

You might think our motivation is different, but when you boil it down we're all in the same place regardless of how we arrived.
Except, of course, that very selfish view of things pays no attention to the others that are affected by our demise. You pop your clogs whenever you feel like it, Al, I'm planning on hanging around.


Are you trying to ruin my day. :)
Always  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 13:17:20
Right...highlight of the day.....dog walk.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 13:17:26
As a species, we're standing at the edge of the chasm.

As people, we will all go at some point.

If you've no regrets and you have everything in order, why would you waste time worrying about this or anything else?

If you've regrets then you might feel you aren't ready to go. In which case do you worry about what might happen, or do you go and do things to resolve or appease those regrets?

The single sticking point boils down to the fact that whilst we're all hiding under the bed, we cannot catch up with getting anything done to calm our souls...

You might think our motivation is different, but when you boil it down we're all in the same place regardless of how we arrived.
Except, of course, that very selfish view of things pays no attention to the others that are affected by our demise. You pop your clogs whenever you feel like it, Al, I'm planning on hanging around.


Are you trying to ruin my day. :)
Always  ;D

Inconsiderate scouse bastard. :)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 13:20:22
I suppose it all depends on your definition of 'hanging about'

Fit, healthy, optimistic, lots of sex, pots of money.... :y

Sitting in your own shit and piss for 20 years with a brain that has turned to mush.... :'(
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2021, 14:00:14
As a species, we're standing at the edge of the chasm.

As people, we will all go at some point.

If you've no regrets and you have everything in order, why would you waste time worrying about this or anything else?

If you've regrets then you might feel you aren't ready to go. In which case do you worry about what might happen, or do you go and do things to resolve or appease those regrets?

The single sticking point boils down to the fact that whilst we're all hiding under the bed, we cannot catch up with getting anything done to calm our souls...

You might think our motivation is different, but when you boil it down we're all in the same place regardless of how we arrived.
Except, of course, that very selfish view of things pays no attention to the others that are affected by our demise. You pop your clogs whenever you feel like it, Al, I'm planning on hanging around.
The financial stuff can be prepared, and as long as everyone is clear as to what arrangements are in place, that's something that doesn't need worrying about.

That only leaves the emotional stuff, and that's down to the individuals concerned.

Worry about what you can affect and don't worry about what you can't. Which is easier said than done when there's nothing but doom mongering on the news.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 14:14:55
As a species, we're standing at the edge of the chasm.

As people, we will all go at some point.

If you've no regrets and you have everything in order, why would you waste time worrying about this or anything else?

If you've regrets then you might feel you aren't ready to go. In which case do you worry about what might happen, or do you go and do things to resolve or appease those regrets?

The single sticking point boils down to the fact that whilst we're all hiding under the bed, we cannot catch up with getting anything done to calm our souls...

You might think our motivation is different, but when you boil it down we're all in the same place regardless of how we arrived.
Except, of course, that very selfish view of things pays no attention to the others that are affected by our demise. You pop your clogs whenever you feel like it, Al, I'm planning on hanging around.
The financial stuff can be prepared, and as long as everyone is clear as to what arrangements are in place, that's something that doesn't need worrying about.

That only leaves the emotional stuff, and that's down to the individuals concerned.

Worry about what you can affect and don't worry about what you can't. Which is easier said than done when there's nothing but doom mongering on the news.
You may find, except in your own, simplistic world, that a lot of people would have trouble 'preparing' the financial stuff, esp if money is tight and the person who dies is the breadwinner.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 14:30:57
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 14:35:49
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 January 2021, 14:36:39
Lockdown hasnt affected my life that much, as Im still working as normal. It would have driven me mad if I had to stay at home 24/7,partiticularly though the winter.
I miss going to the little Social club I help to run, But have taken up going for walks - 1.5 to 2 miles a day, and also got roped into doing Joe Wicks exercise routines with swmbo.  ::)
Im working on the basis that there wont be any kind of normality until around the end of this year. Cant see it happening much before that.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 14:39:20
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.


I'm really not sure what you mean by that but I get the feeling you are struggling. :-\
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 14:40:05
Lockdown hasnt affected my life that much, as Im still working as normal. It would have driven me mad if I had to stay at home 24/7,partiticularly though the winter.
I miss going to the little Social club I help to run, But have taken up going for walks - 1.5 to 2 miles a day, and also got roped into doing Joe Wicks exercise routines with swmbo.  ::)
Im working on the basis that there wont be any kind of normality until around the end of this year. Cant see it happening much before that.
Read a report somewhere this morning that said, even if the vaccination program goes as planned, until they prove the efficacy of said vaccine against spreading the disease, social distancing will be in place. End of this year, as you say, seemed to be the opinion of most of the medical experts.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 14:43:50
Lockdown hasnt affected my life that much, as Im still working as normal. It would have driven me mad if I had to stay at home 24/7,partiticularly though the winter.
I miss going to the little Social club I help to run, But have taken up going for walks - 1.5 to 2 miles a day, and also got roped into doing Joe Wicks exercise routines with swmbo.  ::)
Im working on the basis that there wont be any kind of normality until around the end of this year. Cant see it happening much before that.

You are taking the piss...... ;D ;D

You go to work to fix your Omega. :D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 14:45:19
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.


I'm really not sure what you mean by that but I get the feeling you are struggling. :-\
We were talking about the problems caused by people dying and leaving a shitty situation for those left behind. You brushed this off as nothing when, for most people, it would be a disaster. You then moved on to not stressing over things you can't control, so I take you were talking about something totally different then?
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 14:50:44
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.


I'm really not sure what you mean by that but I get the feeling you are struggling. :-\
We were talking about the problems caused by people dying and leaving a shitty situation for those left behind. You brushed this off as nothing when, for most people, it would be a disaster. You then moved on to not stressing over things you can't control, so I take you were talking about something totally different then?

I know. I know because it has happened to me 5 times in the last eleven years. I didn't say it was easy because it's not but people deal with death, and the consequences of death, because it is inevitable.

Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 14:53:31
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.


I'm really not sure what you mean by that but I get the feeling you are struggling. :-\
We were talking about the problems caused by people dying and leaving a shitty situation for those left behind. You brushed this off as nothing when, for most people, it would be a disaster. You then moved on to not stressing over things you can't control, so I take you were talking about something totally different then?

I know. I know because it has happened to me 5 times in the last eleven years. I didn't say it was easy because it's not but people deal with death, and the consequences of death, because it is inevitable.
But we're any of the relatives of the folk who unfortunately passed away left destitute? That's the point I made in my post.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 15:01:34
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.


I'm really not sure what you mean by that but I get the feeling you are struggling. :-\
We were talking about the problems caused by people dying and leaving a shitty situation for those left behind. You brushed this off as nothing when, for most people, it would be a disaster. You then moved on to not stressing over things you can't control, so I take you were talking about something totally different then?

I know. I know because it has happened to me 5 times in the last eleven years. I didn't say it was easy because it's not but people deal with death, and the consequences of death, because it is inevitable.
But we're any of the relatives of the folk who unfortunately passed away left destitute? That's the point I made in my post.


Death, and who has, or has not been left anything in the will, is always enlightening. ::)

I know from personal experience that some who were expecting to 'be saved financially' by the imminent demise of a loved one where in fact left with SFA.....one particular individual I didn't like so.... ;D ;D ;D






 
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:05:56
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.


I'm really not sure what you mean by that but I get the feeling you are struggling. :-\
We were talking about the problems caused by people dying and leaving a shitty situation for those left behind. You brushed this off as nothing when, for most people, it would be a disaster. You then moved on to not stressing over things you can't control, so I take you were talking about something totally different then?

I know. I know because it has happened to me 5 times in the last eleven years. I didn't say it was easy because it's not but people deal with death, and the consequences of death, because it is inevitable.
But we're any of the relatives of the folk who unfortunately passed away left destitute? That's the point I made in my post.


Death, and who has, or has not been left anything in the will, is always enlightening. ::)

I know from personal experience that some who were expecting to 'be saved financially' by the imminent demise of a loved one where in fact left with SFA.....one particular individual I didn't like so.... ;D ;D ;D
So.......nothing like a clear answer then.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 15:09:46
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.


I'm really not sure what you mean by that but I get the feeling you are struggling. :-\
We were talking about the problems caused by people dying and leaving a shitty situation for those left behind. You brushed this off as nothing when, for most people, it would be a disaster. You then moved on to not stressing over things you can't control, so I take you were talking about something totally different then?

I know. I know because it has happened to me 5 times in the last eleven years. I didn't say it was easy because it's not but people deal with death, and the consequences of death, because it is inevitable.
But we're any of the relatives of the folk who unfortunately passed away left destitute? That's the point I made in my post.


Death, and who has, or has not been left anything in the will, is always enlightening. ::)

I know from personal experience that some who were expecting to 'be saved financially' by the imminent demise of a loved one where in fact left with SFA.....one particular individual I didn't like so.... ;D ;D ;D
So.......nothing like a clear answer then.

I'm not sure what you are getting at.

Some people may be left destitute (as you call it) when an individual dies, and others won't. How do you propose to remedy this?
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:14:03
People 'left behind' so to speak are always able to sort things out. Always have and always will.

I have had five major bereavements since 2010. I was sole executor of the will for three of these.

More funerals than parties recently....which is a portent of things to come. :)

Al has a point. Don't stress over things you can't control, you'll make yourself unwell.
Another one with no concept of how most people live.


I'm really not sure what you mean by that but I get the feeling you are struggling. :-\
We were talking about the problems caused by people dying and leaving a shitty situation for those left behind. You brushed this off as nothing when, for most people, it would be a disaster. You then moved on to not stressing over things you can't control, so I take you were talking about something totally different then?

I know. I know because it has happened to me 5 times in the last eleven years. I didn't say it was easy because it's not but people deal with death, and the consequences of death, because it is inevitable.
But we're any of the relatives of the folk who unfortunately passed away left destitute? That's the point I made in my post.


Death, and who has, or has not been left anything in the will, is always enlightening. ::)

I know from personal experience that some who were expecting to 'be saved financially' by the imminent demise of a loved one where in fact left with SFA.....one particular individual I didn't like so.... ;D ;D ;D
So.......nothing like a clear answer then.

I'm not sure what you are getting at.

Some people may be left destitute (as you call it) when an individual dies, and others won't. How do you propose to remedy this?
Knock, knock.....
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:20:52
Post number 20 is what I was talking about. WTF you are on about, god only knows.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2021, 15:29:37
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:33:54
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 15:38:53
Post number 20 is what I was talking about. WTF you are on about, god only knows.

Provided a will has been left then the executor named in the will shall have immediate access and control to the bank accounts of the bereaved. If the bereaved has money this can then be used to pay for funeral costs and other expenses. If the bereaved has no money then crisis loans/grants are available.

I really don't know why you are so obsessed with this topic. You seem distressed.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:40:55
Post number 20 is what I was talking about. WTF you are on about, god only knows.

Provided a will has been left then the executor named in the will shall have immediate access and control to the bank accounts of the bereaved. If the bereaved has money this can then be used to pay for funeral costs and other expenses. If the bereaved has no money then crisis loans/grants are available.

I really don't know why you are so obsessed with this topic. You seem distressed.
And you seem like you're on another planet, again  ;D
Loans, grants  ;D ;D ;D
By grant do you mean universal credit? ::)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:42:04
And I'm not distressed at all, just exasperated, as usual, with the total lack of understanding of how the other half live.
Al was the first to mention the subject, by the way, but you're not very good at reading previous posts, are you?  :P
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 15:43:50
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.

......the death of a breadwinner is inevitable and happens thousands, many hundreds of thousands times a day, throughout the world. We know this. Everybody knows this.

It's not a new thing.

It's what happens.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:45:46
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.

......the death of a breadwinner is inevitable and happens thousands, many hundreds of thousands times a day, throughout the world. We know this. Everybody knows this.

It's not a new thing.

It's what happens.
Sigh...yes...but we don't want to kill hundreds/thousands of breadwinners by removing the lockdown, as Al was saying......do we?
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2021, 15:48:55
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.
Define 'saved'...
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:49:38
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.
Define 'saved'...
Do one  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 15:50:12
Post number 20 is what I was talking about. WTF you are on about, god only knows.

Provided a will has been left then the executor named in the will shall have immediate access and control to the bank accounts of the bereaved. If the bereaved has money this can then be used to pay for funeral costs and other expenses. If the bereaved has no money then crisis loans/grants are available.

I really don't know why you are so obsessed with this topic. You seem distressed.
And you seem like you're on another planet, again  ;D
Loans, grants  ;D ;D ;D
By grant do you mean universal credit? ::)

No, silly, people without money can obtain a crisis grant from the DSS to help pay for the funeral costs. I know of somebody who received £2000 which is supposedly enough for a basic funeral without any frills. This money is rarely repaid.



Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2021, 15:51:12
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.
Define 'saved'...
Do one  ;D
See, feeling betterer already :D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:52:30
Post number 20 is what I was talking about. WTF you are on about, god only knows.

Provided a will has been left then the executor named in the will shall have immediate access and control to the bank accounts of the bereaved. If the bereaved has money this can then be used to pay for funeral costs and other expenses. If the bereaved has no money then crisis loans/grants are available.

I really don't know why you are so obsessed with this topic. You seem distressed.
And you seem like you're on another planet, again  ;D
Loans, grants  ;D ;D ;D
By grant do you mean universal credit? ::)

No, silly, people without money can obtain a crisis grant from the DSS to help pay for the funeral costs. I know of somebody who received £2000 which is supposedly enough for a basic funeral without any frills. This money is rarely repaid.
And, if they have a few pennies left, they can have one last Big Mac, before they starve to death  ;D
Unless they apply for universal credit, of course, from which the funeral loan will be deducted. ::)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:54:00
Or.......we could all just stay in and then the breadwinner wouldn't die in the first place  ::)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Rangie on 31 January 2021, 15:56:38
Or.......we could all just stay in and then the breadwinner wouldn't die in the first place  ::)


At least you haven't been quite so bored this afternoon Steve, this topic has gone all round the houses ,did you have a good walk with the dog ?
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 15:58:45
Or.......we could all just stay in and then the breadwinner wouldn't die in the first place  ::)


At least you haven't been quite so bored this afternoon Steve, this topic has gone all round the houses ,did you have a good walk with the dog ?
I did, Mick, thank you. Gonna watch Liverpool lose at West Ham now, that should improve my mood  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2021, 16:00:18
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.

Indeed
 "Keep calm and carry on" was tried last March, very briefly  ::)
then people did the maths and decided thousands would die and the NHS would be over run .

because of the spread, people NOT following the rules ,the NHS IS over run .

125 thousand excess deaths  :(

many of those had families who cared and where left heartbroken  ,not just turned up for the will reading  ::)

As Uncle Stemo said , if the diseased was the breadwinner ,that leaves major financial problems to deal with on to of the heartache  ,and borrowing money to pay for funerals just puts people into debt or even more debt  .

Had people taken Chinese Virus more seriously ,we could be in a much better place right now  >:(

I've lost a sh** load of time/money in the last year, but I'd rather think of it as investing time/money into having family and loved ones still alive .

We probably will have to social distance etc for another year, not have holidays abroad, be careful and considerate of others, yes there will be a big bill to pay for many years to come ,but if everyone got on board and stopped spreading Chinese Virus everywhere ,thinking it won't effect them ,why should they bother, this would be over sooner .




Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Rangie on 31 January 2021, 16:00:46
Or.......we could all just stay in and then the breadwinner wouldn't die in the first place  ::)


At least you haven't been quite so bored this afternoon Steve, this topic has gone all round the houses ,did you have a good walk with the dog ?
I did, Mick, thank you. Gonna watch Liverpool lose at West Ham now, that should improve my mood  ;D


And I've got a nice roast pork tea to look forward to , a good end to the day..👌
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 16:02:30
Or.......we could all just stay in and then the breadwinner wouldn't die in the first place  ::)


At least you haven't been quite so bored this afternoon Steve, this topic has gone all round the houses ,did you have a good walk with the dog ?

The whippet is the one with the common sense. :)

As far as I am aware, if you don't register the death then you are not responsible for costs. A good tip you you don't happen to like the deceased.

I think the body/funeral expense then becomes the responsibility of the council.

This happens when people die with no next of kin and no money.

Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 16:04:15
Or.......we could all just stay in and then the breadwinner wouldn't die in the first place  ::)


At least you haven't been quite so bored this afternoon Steve, this topic has gone all round the houses ,did you have a good walk with the dog ?

The whippet is the one with the common sense. :)

As far as I am aware, if you don't register the death then you are not responsible for costs. A good tip you you don't happen to like the deceased.

I think the body/funeral expense then becomes the responsibility of the council.

This happens when people die with no next of kin and no money.
Interesting, but totally irrelevant to anything being discussed on here.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 16:07:06
Who would get away with the funeral costs if there was no next of kin? No one?  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2021, 16:08:55
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.

Indeed
 "Keep calm and carry on" was tried last March, very briefly  ::)
then people did the maths and decided thousands would die and the NHS would be over run .

because of the spread, people NOT following the rules ,the NHS IS over run .

125 thousand excess deaths  :(

many of those had families who cared and where left heartbroken  ,not just turned up for the will reading  ::)

As Uncle Stemo said , if the diseased was the breadwinner ,that leaves major financial problems to deal with on to of the heartache  ,and borrowing money to pay for funerals just puts people into debt or even more debt  .

Had people taken Chinese Virus more seriously ,we could be in a much better place right now  >:(

I've lost a sh** load of time/money in the last year, but I'd rather think of it as investing time/money into having family and loved ones still alive .

We probably will have to social distance etc for another year, not have holidays abroad, be careful and considerate of others, yes there will be a big bill to pay for many years to come ,but if everyone got on board and stopped spreading Chinese Virus everywhere ,thinking it won't effect them ,why should they bother, this would be over sooner .
Speculation and worry don't change nowt...
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 16:13:32
Waiting for someone else to die isn't a plan, nor is expecting those left behind to deal with everything unprepared.

Grief is no foundation for sound decisions to be made... So preempt those decisions and get everyone on the same page with clear heads.

If that's simplistic, then so be it, but why complicate it so much? That's not fair on those left.
It's not complicated to try to understand that some, a lot, of people live from week to week, on the breadline. The death of the breadwinner is a catastrophe, one that cannot be mitigated beforehand. Simple, unless you want to get all nonsensical about it.
Therefore, despite your point of view, we will remain in lockdown and people's lives will be saved.

Indeed
 "Keep calm and carry on" was tried last March, very briefly  ::)
then people did the maths and decided thousands would die and the NHS would be over run .

because of the spread, people NOT following the rules ,the NHS IS over run .

125 thousand excess deaths  :(

many of those had families who cared and where left heartbroken  ,not just turned up for the will reading  ::)

As Uncle Stemo said , if the diseased was the breadwinner ,that leaves major financial problems to deal with on to of the heartache  ,and borrowing money to pay for funerals just puts people into debt or even more debt  .

Had people taken Chinese Virus more seriously ,we could be in a much better place right now  >:(

I've lost a sh** load of time/money in the last year, but I'd rather think of it as investing time/money into having family and loved ones still alive .

We probably will have to social distance etc for another year, not have holidays abroad, be careful and considerate of others, yes there will be a big bill to pay for many years to come ,but if everyone got on board and stopped spreading Chinese Virus everywhere ,thinking it won't effect them ,why should they bother, this would be over sooner .
Speculation and worry don't change nowt...
We're used to your M.O., we had a laugh in the Donald threads as well. ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Rangie on 31 January 2021, 16:15:08
Yes there's always one 😁😁😁
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 16:17:48
Yes there's always one 😁😁😁
Unfortunately, there's a lot of them, Mick. Inhabiting the dark corners of YouTube, mumbling how the vast majority is wrong, and they are right. It must be a miserable existence.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 January 2021, 16:23:30
Anyway, Ive just got back from my 1.7 mile walk and my legs are facked. Cant be arsed with you lot arguing so pack it in. :P
I have no worries about what inheritance I might get as no-one has ever left me a penny and no-one ever will, so count yourselves lucky.  ::)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 16:27:03
Anyway, Ive just got back from my 1.7 mile walk and my legs are facked. Cant be arsed with you lot arguing so pack it in. :P
I have no worries about what inheritance I might get as no-one has ever left me a penny and no-one ever will, so count yourselves lucky.  ::)
Arguing? This is a civilised discussion amongst friends, I'll have you know  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2021, 16:27:38

Speculation and worry don't change nowt...
OK
and I shouldn't worry about the family member with cancer who can't get treatment ,or my Mum's ruptured tendon that needs an operation etc  :-\

Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 16:28:15
And, as for 1.7 miles, no more than a short hop for a man of your age, surely?
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 16:28:52

Speculation and worry don't change nowt...
OK
and I shouldn't worry about the family member with cancer who can't get treatment ,or my Mum's ruptured tendon that needs an operation etc  :-\
Don't, Dave, you're wasting your breath, mate.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2021, 16:33:19

Speculation and worry don't change nowt...
OK
and I shouldn't worry about the family member with cancer who can't get treatment ,or my Mum's ruptured tendon that needs an operation etc  :-\
Don't, Dave, you're wasting your breath, mate.
I'm one of the lucky ones, still alive ,who still has breath to waste Uncle Stemo  :(
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 16:53:43
Who would get away with the funeral costs if there was no next of kin? No one?  ;D

I said this also applies to dead people with no next of kin.

You may find yourself in  the situation that when you croak nobody wants to register your death so they can save a few grand. :)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 16:57:11
You might want to mention this financial opportunity to Mrs STMO and the lad.

They may be all for it. ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2021, 17:13:33
And, as for 1.7 miles, no more than a short hop for a man of your age, surely?
.   
                  But a giant leap for mankind👍
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 17:20:06
And, as for 1.7 miles, no more than a short hop for a man of your age, surely?
.   
                  But a giant leap for mankind👍

Sexist.......that is gender specific. Not allowed in woke 2021 as it will offend women and people of ambiguous gender. :)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2021, 17:28:22
And, as for 1.7 miles, no more than a short hop for a man of your age, surely?
.   
                  But a giant leap for mankind👍

Sexist.......that is gender specific. Not allowed in woke 2021 as it will offend women and people of ambiguous gender. :)
It's a historic quote
so not Rae's fault that some people in 2021 that can't interpret the difference between a fanny N cock   :P
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Broomies Mate on 31 January 2021, 17:51:32
It's a historic quote
so not Rae's fault that some people in 2021 that can't interpret the difference between a fanny N cock   :P

Indeed.  I wonder if there will be cries for Mr Armstrong to re-record his radio transmission?  :-\
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 17:55:30
It's a historic quote
so not Rae's fault that some people in 2021 that can't interpret the difference between a fanny N cock   :P

Indeed.  I wonder if there will be cries for Mr Armstrong to re-record his radio transmission?  :-\

It sounds utterly crazy BM......but quite possibly. :-X
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 17:57:18
It's a historic quote
so not Rae's fault that some people in 2021 that can't interpret the difference between a fanny N cock   :P

Indeed.  I wonder if there will be cries for Mr Armstrong to re-record his radio transmission?  :-\

It sounds utterly crazy BM......but quite possibly. :-X
No, not possible at all.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Broomies Mate on 31 January 2021, 17:58:25
It's a historic quote
so not Rae's fault that some people in 2021 that can't interpret the difference between a fanny N cock   :P

Indeed.  I wonder if there will be cries for Mr Armstrong to re-record his radio transmission?  :-\

It sounds utterly crazy BM......but quite possibly. :-X
No, not possible at all.

Why do you say that?  Have all the Woke community finally got a grip of themselves?
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:00:26
It's a historic quote
so not Rae's fault that some people in 2021 that can't interpret the difference between a fanny N cock   :P

Indeed.  I wonder if there will be cries for Mr Armstrong to re-record his radio transmission?  :-\

It sounds utterly crazy BM......but quite possibly. :-X
No, not possible at all.

Why do you say that?  Have all the Woke community finally got a grip of themselves?
I say it because it's true. Only the most deluded would think any different.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:01:11
Before you post again, I'll bet you £1000 it doesn't happen.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Broomies Mate on 31 January 2021, 18:04:15
Before you post again, I'll bet you £1000 it doesn't happen.

Be careful with your money, old boy..... I could start a Twitch, Discord, ANOther rant and get this whipped up pretty easily!  :D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:06:47
Before you post again, I'll bet you £1000 it doesn't happen.

Be careful with your money, old boy..... I could start a Twitch, Discord, ANOther rant and get this whipped up pretty easily!  :D
We'll find someone willing to hold the money, and set an end date (you can't wait forever for it to happen). Are you on?
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Broomies Mate on 31 January 2021, 18:08:14
We'll find someone willing to hold the money, and set an end date (you can't wait forever for it to happen). Are you on?
No, because I am not sad/bored enough to actually attempt it!  ::)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:10:43
We'll find someone willing to hold the money, and set an end date (you can't wait forever for it to happen). Are you on?
No, because I am not sad/bored enough to actually attempt it!  ::)
You'd get nowhere, I'm very confident of that. So you agree, it's not going to happen?  ::)

Stay away from Opti's obsessions, they're not healthy.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2021, 18:14:45
Well.... there’s not been a women on the moon yet so it’s a giant leap for mankind as Neil said. When/if a girl gets there it will be a giant leap for women kind. Simple :y
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Broomies Mate on 31 January 2021, 18:15:04
You'd get nowhere, I'm very confident of that. So you agree, it's not going to happen?  ::)

Stay away from Opti's obsessions, they're not healthy.

I wouldn't have predicted that Colston's statue would get tossed into the Bristol Harbour, nor that I could walk into a Gent's toilets to find a woman having a sit-down piss..... but there you go.

I like Opti, he's funny.... like you were until today!  ;)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2021, 18:16:42

Speculation and worry don't change nowt...
OK
and I shouldn't worry about the family member with cancer who can't get treatment ,or my Mum's ruptured tendon that needs an operation etc  :-\
I am in no way suggesting that either situation shouldn't weigh on your mind some, but nevertheless, worrying doesn't achieve anything.

And I don't agree that any such treatments should be delayed or disrupted... The Nightingale sites should be dealing with the Chinese Virus and the rest of the health service should be dealing with day to day stuff. Failing that going private should be a provided option, especially if the powers that be insist on bottling up the NHS.

Perhaps, if people started taking the government/NHS to court for premeditated negligence, they might reconsider their priorities. But that's a whole different debate.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:23:39
You'd get nowhere, I'm very confident of that. So you agree, it's not going to happen?  ::)

Stay away from Opti's obsessions, they're not healthy.

I wouldn't have predicted that Colston's statue would get tossed into the Bristol Harbour, nor that I could walk into a Gent's toilets to find a woman having a sit-down piss..... but there you go.

I like Opti, he's funny.... like you were until today!  ;)
There's some things that are just not funny, not funny at all.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:25:45

Speculation and worry don't change nowt...
OK
and I shouldn't worry about the family member with cancer who can't get treatment ,or my Mum's ruptured tendon that needs an operation etc  :-\
I am in no way suggesting that either situation shouldn't weigh on your mind some, but nevertheless, worrying doesn't achieve anything.

And I don't agree that any such treatments should be delayed or disrupted... The Nightingale sites should be dealing with the Chinese Virus and the rest of the health service should be dealing with day to day stuff. Failing that going private should be a provided option, especially if the powers that be insist on bottling up the NHS.

Perhaps, if people started taking the government/NHS to court for premeditated negligence, they might reconsider their priorities. But that's a whole different debate.
They haven't got the staff to run the nightingales. And as for suing the government/NHS, well..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:27:40
You've got eff all to do, volunteer to clean up shit and vomit in a covid ward. You might die, but hey ho, I'm sure your finances are in order  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 18:27:56
It's a historic quote
so not Rae's fault that some people in 2021 that can't interpret the difference between a fanny N cock   :P

Indeed.  I wonder if there will be cries for Mr Armstrong to re-record his radio transmission?  :-\

It sounds utterly crazy BM......but quite possibly. :-X
No, not possible at all.

In the interest of diversity and box ticking I suggest the words be changed to " that's one small step for all the genders of the world, and one giant leap for gender kind"

Obviously, Mr Armstrong as a white oppressor and racist is unsuitable to speak so I suggest a Jamaican rap artist to tick further woke boxes.

As for 'not possible that it will happen' BLM have been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. It seems that looting and burning is now a peaceful activity and must be rewarded.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:29:09
It's a historic quote
so not Rae's fault that some people in 2021 that can't interpret the difference between a fanny N cock   :P

Indeed.  I wonder if there will be cries for Mr Armstrong to re-record his radio transmission?  :-\

It sounds utterly crazy BM......but quite possibly. :-X
No, not possible at all.

In the interest of diversity and box ticking I suggest the words be changed to " that's one small step for all the genders of the world, and one giant leap for gender kind"

Obviously, Mr Armstrong as a white oppressor and racist is unsuitable to speak so I suggest a Jamaican rap artist to tick further woke boxes.

As for 'not possible that it will happen' BLM have been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. It seems that looting and burning is now a peaceful activity and must be rewarded.
I can see the fickers winning it, too. Surely it would be racist if they didn't?
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 18:37:59
I see the Abraham Lincoln School in San Francisco is changing it's name. Apparently old Abe didn't do enough to demonstrate that black lives mattered. And there was me thinking he had something to to with the abolition of slavery. Ah well.... :-\

Nothing is exempt from this woke curse.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2021, 18:39:08
This world is Now being controlled by aliens amongst us, they are eying our planet with envious eyes, and slowly but surely making their plans against us. All this crap can’t be normal. I say we’re Fu(£ed  👀👊🏿👽🔥
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 18:40:00
Looks to be just one of 44 schools being renamed in SF.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: redelitev6 on 31 January 2021, 18:40:28
Bored ? tell me about it , I'm actually starting to watch "Monarch of the Glen" on catch up  :(
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:41:08
I see the Abraham Lincoln School in San Francisco is changing it's name. Apparently old Abe didn't do enough to demonstrate that black lives mattered. And there was me thinking he had something to to with the abolition of slavery. Ah well.... :-\

Nothing is exempt from this woke curse.
There's nothing you can do about it. If you rant on YouTube, they'll take it down. If you start a petition, BLM will turn up at your castle and smash your jag up. Suck it up, sweetie  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:41:54
Bored ? tell me about it , I'm actually starting to watch "Monarch of the Glen" on catch up  :(
I'd say that is a strong indicator of mental health issues. Welcome to the club.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2021, 18:42:47
I think my mental health is waning
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2021, 18:44:06
They are here I tell you!! :o
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 18:47:40
This woke curse reminds me of 'The emperors new clothes'

Nobody dare say anything for fear of the consequences until a small boy finally plucks up the courage to say ' the king is naked and I can see his knob' :)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:50:28
This woke curse reminds me of 'The emperors new clothes'

Nobody dare say anything for fear of the consequences until a small boy finally plucks up the courage to say ' the king is naked and I can see his knob' :)
You could be that small boy! Speak up and save the world, Opti. Yeeeeee Ha. 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 18:53:02
I could say "Bad things happen when good men stand by and do nothing". But that, of course, would be sexist.  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2021, 18:56:23
They are here I tell you!! :o
SSSsshhh !

the men in black men in white coats will come and take you away
Rae  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0rgeQ0QD-o)  ::)
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2021, 18:58:54
👽
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2021, 19:02:29
 ???
Illegal alien ,they don't take them away ,they give em a house and a sh** load of cash  :(
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Rangie on 31 January 2021, 19:03:06
Anyway Stemo , roast pork was great now enjoying a pint have I missed much ? 😁
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 19:03:29
???
Illegal alien ,they don't take them away ,they give em a house and a sh** load of cash  :(
Just like real life really ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 19:03:53
Anyway Stemo , roast pork was great now enjoying a pint have I missed much ? 😁
Quiet as a morgue in here.  :-X
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 January 2021, 19:11:42
Right then....you lot can now f*uck off. I'm going to have a shower and then watch The Serpent  at nine with plenty of booze. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 19:13:10
Right then....you lot can now f*uck off. I'm going to have a shower and then watch The Serpent  at nine with plenty of booze. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
A one hour fifty minute shower? Bet you check in again before nine. ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2021, 19:13:48
???
Illegal alien ,they don't take them away ,they give em a house and a sh** load of cash  :(
.
                 Or barracks that they then Set on fire🔥, surely It must have been better than where they came from or Why the Fk leave. Never mind we taxpayers are rich.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2021, 19:16:15
???
Illegal alien ,they don't take them away ,they give em a house and a sh** load of cash  :(
.
                 Or barracks that they then Set on fire🔥, surely It must have been better than where they came from or Why the Fk leave. Never mind we taxpayers are rich.
I read that the private firm that was running the place effed off for a couple of days and left them to fend for themselves. Hope it's true.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2021, 19:19:41
Yes I read that too, my alien conspiracy theory is gaining ground
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: BazaJT on 31 January 2021, 19:27:34
Other than not having the odd day out here and there last year nothing has really changed here.Of course being an anti-social sod has no doubt helped.We[me and the dog]have a very well established routine that suits,so no boredom here.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: 78bex on 01 February 2021, 23:01:24
You can legally leave your home during the lock down if you`re a volunteer
my mob are members of the local wildlife trust

Go here
 https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-trusts (https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-trusts)

Go here for the legal bit

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely--2/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely--2/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely)

 
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: dave the builder on 02 February 2021, 14:28:41
I don't think people need any more tips on loopholes and how to sneak out and spread Chinese Virus
seems to be more people about these days than before Covid  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Rangie on 02 February 2021, 15:42:19
Lockdown is impossible to enforce , as long as you're not being blatantly stupid you could get away with virtually anything if that floats your boat, the advice given makes sense to me even more now the virus has mutated again may be a boring daily routine but beats struggling for breath or worse.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: Varche on 02 February 2021, 17:31:20
http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/01/curfew-flouting-irish-arrested-20210201120745.html

Very easy to police if you live somewhere where legally you have to carry Id.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: ronnyd on 02 February 2021, 17:47:59
Cleaned the car this afternoon and took it for a two mile spin to dry the brakes out, as i normally do. Saw three police cars parked up on local industrial estate, off Jct 45 A14. They'd gone when i came back. First time i've used car in over a week as i cycle or walk to go shopping.
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: 78bex on 02 February 2021, 23:52:40
I don't think people need any more tips on loopholes and how to sneak out and spread Chinese Virus
seems to be more people about these days than before Covid  ;D

Can`t imagine any builder doing owt for nowt anyway,  which explains your reluctance  ;D
Title: Re: For the very first time since lockdown...
Post by: dave the builder on 03 February 2021, 12:47:35
I don't think people need any more tips on loopholes and how to sneak out and spread Chinese Virus
seems to be more people about these days than before Covid  ;D

Can`t imagine any builder doing owt for nowt anyway,  which explains your reluctance  ;D
I spray my neighbours bins, doors, paths etc with disinfectant FREE OF CHARGE and stay 2 meters minimum away from them  :P
even before Chinese Virus ,I chopped their overhanging trees down and gave them it all back
I'm very public spirited  :D

Point I was making was that every time there is a lockdown, the TV and papers are full of tips ,"you can get away with this...if you're exercising .... you can visit one house .... meet uncle in the park ..."  :(

the point of a lockdown is you interact with as dew people as possible , to stop the virus spreading  .

as far as wildlife goes, I own a tree and some grass  :y