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a_chap said:
Draft of my leaflet to the nearest streets to me (three dozen houses)

Do I just sound like a serial killer/fraudster?

Please comment....

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Hmm... no actual draft attached :(

How do I attach a Word doc / PDF?

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Oh - seems to have worked now
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Some thoughts.

  1. are you self-isolating?
  2. I live on Vienesse Whirl Road... :D
  3. Add in that section collecting meds.
  4. In the 'if you ask me...' paragraph suggest adding that you'll frequently wash your hands and/or use sanitiser.
  5. In the sentence 'I washed my hands' [final sentence] add 'and I'm not a serial killer with a taste for human flesh' :D
Also probably worth adding something about that you aren't in a high-risk category, and this is intended as to support the vulnerable in the community.
 
a_chap said:
Draft of my leaflet to the nearest streets to me (three dozen houses)

Do I just sound like a serial killer/fraudster?

Please comment....

Edited to add:

Hmm... no actual draft attached :(

How do I attach a Word doc / PDF?

Edited to add (again):

Oh - seems to have worked now
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I think that's excellent. Agree with others that you should put your first name on it.
 
Blimey. Just had my first Zoom (Coronavirus sponsored by Zoom) chat with family and friends in Spain, Germany and England. I was only watching "Years and Years" a few months ago and now I'm in it. Was fun, Technology 1 Virus 0.

Followed that with watching the mating ritual between blackbirds in my garden. Violent but interesting.

So quiet out there.
 
planetgeli said:
Blimey. Just had my first Zoom (Coronavirus sponsored by Zoom) chat with family and friends in Spain, Germany and England. I was only watching "Years and Years" a few months ago and now I'm in it. Was fun, Technology 1 Virus 0.

Followed that with watching the mating ritual between blackbirds in my garden. Violent but interesting.

So quiet out there.
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Keep the Zoom under 40 mins and it is free
 
I think there's a lot going on. A lot of people are in denial, a lot of people think their journey is somehow essential or important in some way, a lot of people aren't paying attention and the mixed messages from government over the last week or so has really not helped.

Why was brightonsnapper out taking that photo to tut about on the internet btw?

At the end of the day there will always be enough people who're inconsiderate, stupid or selfish about that voluntary measures just won't work. They haven't worked anywhere else in the world, so they won't work here. Every day this goes on the death toll will be worse, and it's not really the fault of the people out in the sun on what they're expecting to be their last weekend of freedom - it's the fault of the government for not having a mandatory lockdown.
 
Mr.Bishie said:
stupidity yes, & maybe some kind of “it won’t stop me from going out” kind of arrogance maybe?
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It's a failure to understand that we're all part of the same society. Statistically, whatever way you look at it, you're not at all that much risk (unless you're old, have other health conditions, immune-compromised, etc.) People look at those numbers, especially if they're young, and think that on balance they're happy with a 0.01% risk of dying versus a 100% chance of having a nice day out in the sun.
 
Raheem said:
Seems good to me. Only thing I would say is put your first name on. But maybe you've thought about it and don't want to.
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farmerbarleymow said:
Some thoughts.

  1. are you self-isolating? As far as is practicable and I'm now working from home so I never mix with anyone.
  2. I live on Vienesse Whirl Road... :D
  3. Add in that section collecting meds. er.. what?
  4. In the 'if you ask me...' paragraph suggest adding that you'll frequently wash your hands and/or use sanitiser.
  5. In the sentence 'I washed my hands' [final sentence] add 'and I'm not a serial killer with a taste for human flesh' :D
Also probably worth adding something about that you aren't in a high-risk category, and this is intended as to support the vulnerable in the community.
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littlebabyjesus said:
I think that's excellent. Agree with others that you should put your first name on it.
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Thanks for the suggestions. However, I've printed and posted them now :D

I've not put my name on because I'm not doing it for self-publicity and I'd hate my neighbours to pretend to be grateful towards in the future me if you see what I mean.
 
killer b said:
I think there's a lot going on. A lot of people are in denial, a lot of people think their journey is somehow essential or important in some way, a lot of people aren't paying attention and the mixed messages from government over the last week or so has really not helped.

Why was brightonsnapper out taking that photo to tut about on the internet btw?

At the end of the day there will always be enough people who're inconsiderate, stupid or selfish about that voluntary measures just won't work. They haven't worked anywhere else in the world, so they won't work here. Every day this goes on the death toll will be worse, and it's not really the fault of the people out in the sun on what they're expecting to be their last weekend of freedom - it's the fault of the government for not having a mandatory lockdown.
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Eddie Mitchel is a journalist, this is what journalists are reporting on, globally.
 
wayward bob said:
journalists surely must be a non-trivial vector in this?
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I suppose if it hadn’t been for photojournalists reporting on the gatherings we’ve seen over this weekend, would the Gov have been made aware? The mop haired one was was certainly aware of it during his briefing today. I’m just as surprised as anyone that we’re not in full lock down. Let’s not slag photojournalists off thou, as we all know, the world goes blind.
 
Mrs Miggins said:
Has the UK stopped anyone coming in yet? Like e.g. Denmark, the US etc. I've either missed it or we are still letting everyone travel here?
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Quick look at flight radar says loads of planes still pouring in. Noticeably less activity at regional airports including the big ones Manchester and Birmingham. London still heaving full of planes though. No controlled quarantine either. Just advisory self isolation.
 
Grace Johnson said:
The issue with asthma is not particularly the asthma its self. It's more to do with the use of steroids for it. The steroids can have an immunosuppressive effect and have seemed so far to be associated with worse outcomes. Not got source to hand but can find if anyone needs it.
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I'm sure I've read that the illness, particularly pneumonia, could be worse with asthma regardless of steroids, but I'd feel a bit less anxious if you're right.
 
Grace Johnson said:
Quick look at flight radar says loads of planes still pouring in. Noticeably less activity at regional airports including the big ones Manchester and Birmingham. London still heaving full of planes though. No controlled quarantine either. Just advisory self isolation.
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I saw flight radar as well. Sky had no vapour trails at today though. Saw one plane in the afternoon in the sky. Was really noticeable the difference.
 
lazythursday said:
I'm sure I've read that the illness, particularly pneumonia, could be worse with asthma regardless of steroids, but I'd feel a bit less anxious if you're right.
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I'll find you the source the mate. Might take a while because there's a lot of Internet history to dig through cuz we've been on self isolation for 12 days now. :D

Should be able to find it though :)
 
lazythursday said:
I'm sure I've read that the illness, particularly pneumonia, could be worse with asthma regardless of steroids, but I'd feel a bit less anxious if you're right.
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This is the source I had seen. Having looked at the study again there are some issues with making assumptions from it in that it was only a limited study from one area and with things progressing at such a rapid rate although it is quite recent it has potentially become quite dated. I will remove my previous post because although the study was looking relevant at the time I read it there's not enough for information for it be conclusive.

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Along with another that talked about the increased risk of steroid use but there being no increased risk from the the common inhalers. However that did not make reference to the asthma itself.
 
on sort of practical notes, you may wish to make plans if you have a car service of MOT coming up soon.

Mrs T has a birthday coming up next month and I don't have to much as a card yet
 
Well this is weird. First day at work under the new normal. I'm NHS staff - admin - not a nurse or anything frontline. We're split into 3 teams - a mixture of clinical and admin staff. Some working from home, the rest in the hospital but properly distanced from each other. I am currently working in a room on my own. We will probably get redeployed to other departments as time goes on. Feels like we're just waiting for the shit to hit the fan.

At least I've got the kettle and the biscuits in here :thumbs:
 
Mrs Miggins said:
Well this is weird. First day at work under the new normal. I'm NHS staff - admin - not a nurse or anything frontline. We're split into 3 teams - a mixture of clinical and admin staff. Some working from home, the rest in the hospital but properly distanced from each other. I am currently working in a room on my own. We will probably get redeployed to other departments as time goes on. Feels like we're just waiting for the shit to hit the fan.

At least I've got the kettle and the biscuits in here :thumbs:
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good luck and thank you for helping us all out during what is no doubt going to be a difficult time ♥
 
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