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Post by theglenbucklaird on Dec 7, 2020 10:27:39 GMT
Took some supplies to my mother in laws at the weekend. She has just the six christmas trees up this year. One three foot one on a side unit, the remaining all floor standing one four foot, two six feet and two seven foot tall.
Wouldn't mind so much, it cheers her up and of course she does it for the grandchildren. But she only has a small two bed bungalow!!
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Dec 4, 2020 10:25:32 GMT
I'm not entirely sure why you think my post backs up what you've been saying in this thread, but to be completely clear I find your attitude towards the pandemic and comments on the disabled appalling. I didn't say anything about it backing up my post, I was simply agreeing with your own post. And to clarify, I've made absolutely no comments on the "disabled" (less able, perhaps?), so wind your neck in. Funny what different people take from the same sentence
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Dec 3, 2020 17:21:06 GMT
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 30, 2020 18:48:50 GMT
Despite Bill Kenwright's company receiving over £1.5 million from the cultural recovery fund, it's interesting, to me if nobody else, that CamMack doesn't consider him to be a leading producer. Has it actually been paid yet? That could explain the phrasing "the entire commercial sector has received less than 1% thus far" - in that it's been awarded but not yet reached the recipient? Where's the money Bill?
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 30, 2020 16:31:24 GMT
I can walk to the border with Tier 2 (Cheshire) in just a few minutes from where I live, near to the East Lancs Road). That's legally as well?
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 30, 2020 10:15:14 GMT
Devastated
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 29, 2020 12:09:04 GMT
Right here goes... Clara - Jive - flat footed. Lacking bounce. Too many mistakes. She was defeated by the dance and it showed Booo!!!
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 27, 2020 18:40:28 GMT
My mates missus has massively ran with the anti-vax thing. Makes me laugh when she starts about the vaccine being unknown when she had no problems taking bombs of magic back in her kitchen after parklife
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 25, 2020 8:55:35 GMT
Definitely the right winner. Yep a really good baker. Very high standard from day one really
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 23, 2020 11:31:43 GMT
I never expected Secret Santa to be so divisive! Perhaps I should have put a disclaimer: I love choosing presents for others, and I find it a bit of a challenge to get it right, i.e. to pick something that the person will like and use (admittedly, results so far have varied), so I really do find it fun. I've also never been gifted something in the funny gifts category (also something I'd never buy, I find those a complete waste of money and pretty lazy), which perhaps, if I had, would have shaped my opinion slightly differently. I also agree with vdcni , I think it works really well where people know each other to an extent and are interested in each other. But then again, nothing really works when it is forced, does it?! Ours is voluntary, and I agree I don't care what I get (I was quite amused by the birdy book thing) - the fun is in picking a gift that someone else will really like, as close to budget as possible, and then the guessing afterwards of who bought what. Only works if everyone enters into it with good intentions, which is why it should never be forced. Got three amusing Secret Santa stories. Large office, department about sixty people so a big thing our Secret Santa. First I got a young secretary some furry handcuffs and she announces very excited at Christmas lunch that her boyfriend likes being tied up. Which was a little more information than expected in return. Next, another PA was doing Secret Santa and wanted to collect names of who had drawn who??!! That's not secret santa. Apparently it was so everyone would have a present. I said I'll buy some bottles of wine for spares but she wasn't having it. In our section we redrew the names we had collected and I, surprise surprise 'got' the PA organising. She didn't take too kindly to my secret santa reorganisation games or gift. I got her some M&S belly button warmer pants. Still she got her revenge next year when she 'drew' my name in Secret Santa and got me some cream for piles. And lastly, one of my directors was going out with a girl in the department. It was one of those hush hush no one knows but everyone knows relationships. So, me and a friend drew the couple in Secret Santa and wanted to get a 'joint' present. What do you get for the nominal spend and maximum effect?? So I got a pair of three foot wooden salt and pepper shakers. Went to the charity wrappers in the shopping centre, told them the story and they went to town with bows and streamers. Secret Santa day arrives and they are quite close but not together in our large office huddle. Second gift arrives and they both clock what it is before it has been opened. Much embarrassment all round but I saved them having to announce their relationship. [Disclaimer I was good friends with all parties concerned in all stories]
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 20, 2020 14:19:13 GMT
I believe in change, in the current Labour Party bullying by a Minister would not be tolerated, actions speak louder than words and since Starmer got into a position of Leadership he has acted quickly and decisively when needed to. I believe all Political Parties should have high standards and since becoming Leader he has demonstrated his values consistently and decisively. I do like it that the only criticism of Starmer is that he was in Corbyn’s Cabinet and therefore has no principles and therefore Johnson is as good as it gets. The reinstatement of the Whip lies with Starmer and cannot see it happening, Starmer has said he has to be more contrite and one thing is sure he wants Corbyn gone and will not rest until he is. Have you massively missed the good Dr's point there?
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 20, 2020 14:12:07 GMT
People in this thread are conflating anti-vaxers in general with people who are anti this particular vaccine. For example the MMR has been around for years, has been administered 500 million times and thus is known to be safe. It would be foolish to refuse it. However this vaccine has been around for a few months and has been tested on less than 100,000 people, it also uses an entirely new technology which has never been been approved before. For higher risk people it would seem obvious to take it - for young people at little risk from the disease itself the decision is less clear. There is no real downside for them to wait a few years before deciding, to see how safe this vaccine is in practice or to wait for a “conventional” vaccine (not based on genetic modification techniques) to come along. In the case of children I think it might even be medically unethical to give it to them unless the protection it offered was permanent. Has every poster against against this vaccine given that answer? If that is what they meant but did not convey the message as eloquently as you have done then I understand. But not sure all have said that
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 20, 2020 10:07:52 GMT
Why isn't the flu vaccine provided to everyone ? Risk, cost, time?
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 19, 2020 15:56:14 GMT
I will not take the vaccine under any circumstances whatsoever. My body belongs to me and me alone. I am a very healthy person, I don't think I've ever had flu in my life, and I take sufficient precautions to ensure I don't catch this virus and I will not be subjected to an invasive and unnecessary pollution of my . I believe the hysteria over coronavirus is causing, has caused, and will cause, far more deaths than the virus itself will cause directly. I am astonished that many people who describe themselves as liberal, progressive and so forth are prepared to support the state in an assault. It is a form of abuse, and has no place in a free society. Agree 100%.
I am utterly shocked at what's become of people.
Can I ask why you both say that?
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 19, 2020 10:59:08 GMT
I agree the cost and who we are paying and the time length is an issue. That's a different issue though, no? It’s an example of the great big issue of them rarely acting in our interest; or kind of, but benefitting themselves at the same time. I'm with you on this one, one of the reasons we should be attacking this government
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 19, 2020 10:49:23 GMT
I just give the brambles a firm whack with my walking pole when they're a bit too close to the path. Same with nettles. You know they'll be back regardless... Also works on people. Walking stick added to letter to Santa....
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 19, 2020 10:47:26 GMT
It cost £12 billion pounds of our money. I’d say it’s quite the issue. I agree the cost and who we are paying and the time length is an issue. That's a different issue though, no?
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 19, 2020 9:25:06 GMT
Bit harsh that fella. Test and trace vital to us all getting back to some sort of normality Very convenient timing though with massive decisions needing to be made about Christmas & questions needing answering ref the departure of Cummings & the chicken. You can’t blame people for being suspicious, nor for preferring the idea of his switched on young partner as PM rather than him. He might be lining himself up for ‘test & trace poster boy’ but when people are reporting getting no notifications from the app, even when sat next to their positive husband on the couch, it may just be too late. There are a million and one things to attack the Tory government for. This is the worst government ever, when we needed the best. But this isn't one of them
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 18, 2020 20:32:29 GMT
David and Laura in the final. Wow
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 17, 2020 19:20:37 GMT
Agree that a lot is down to likability as far as the public vote is concerned. This has been proved in the last when better dancers have gone out earlier in the competition purely because they don't come over as likeable than others. Maisie falls into that category I feel and if Nicola had not left the completion due to Covid then I think she would not have been around long as she comes over as a bit arrogant. Jamie and Bill are not the best dancers but people like them so are safe for a while. Yeah Clara comes into that category. Love her personality
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 16, 2020 14:43:54 GMT
BJ goes into isolation (again) at a rather crucial time for the country. Will he also miss Sir Kier grilling in PMQ's? Bit harsh that fella. Test and trace vital to us all getting back to some sort of normality
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 15, 2020 15:12:13 GMT
Interesting that Bill can do the fast stuff really well. Will they give Caroline a chance to shine and not put her in those dull dresses and dark lighting? I am shallow but these things matter. Bling helps. Maisie was undermarked. Craig definitely not in a good mood to begin with. Why wasn’t there a group dance this week? Maisie was overmarked, not undermarked. Far too stiff and the concept was dreadful. It wasn't 4 points better than Ranvir as they both had the same issues. Caroline wasn't good either, far too much gapping and her footwork was all over the place. If she'd had a bright costume this week the gapping would have been even more obvious. I thought Craig's scoring was pretty accurate all night except for him undermarking Bill. And I thought the 10s for Clara were justified but it was right she didn't get a full house, so even his 9 for her was fair. Bill and Clara were fabulous, the rest not so much. HRVY in particular barely deserved the 8 he got from Craig, let alone a 10, and I thought Jamie's Samba had far too much wandering around or shimmying rather than proper dance steps. I thought JJ was really charming. It wasn't the best Jive in the world but a really clever routine from Amy and it felt undermarked compared to those above him - I would have put him above Max at least. Go Clara
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 13, 2020 8:34:40 GMT
Kicked out I heard, furious Katya broke the bubble Do you not understand what a bubble means? She didn't break anything, they weren't in isolation so she could have caught it in a supermarket or anywhere. But up to you if you want to believe the gutter press sensationalism and bending of the truth of course. He he, I don't watch it I really don't care for Strictly. I just made something up?? Have tabloid press said the same thing?? Now you mention it, not a Bake Off style bubble?
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 13, 2020 8:23:03 GMT
They have allowed people to miss 1 week due to injury or external issues but no longer than that. 14 days isolation means missing at least 2 weeks and probably 3 if they are going to get enough training time. So it makes sense to have this rule Kicked out I heard, furious Katya broke the bubble
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 11, 2020 10:26:36 GMT
There is no way you can make a Sussex Pond Pudding in that amount of time. 3.5 hours steaming is what you need. And I don't see the point of jelly art. Not a great week of challenges. Probably the right result Shame though as I had him as a possible winner This
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 10, 2020 8:53:13 GMT
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 10, 2020 8:45:39 GMT
It's a huge step forward. But given it really is in the earliest stages to be honest I'd rather they didn't make a huge thing of it until it's ready to be rolled out. All it will do is make people omplacent when we come out of lockdown, thinking they can relax because of the vaccine. I'm not a behavioural scientist, so it's pure guess-work on my part, but I wonder if knowing there is a small light at the end of the tunnel might encourage people to take this lock-down seriously, knowing that if it's done properly, it might be the last one. The idea that we have to learn to live with a certain level of mortality is less acceptable if mass vaccination is a few months away. I've read the UK has baggsied either 30million or 40 million doses in the first go, which means 15-20 million people vaccinated. Not enough to give us herd immunity, but if well targeted, it would be a big step towards it. The theory is that as this vaccine is considered effective (various caveats still apply) then the other vaccines in development which work on a similar basis, should also work. Some may be more or less effective than others, and this one has some issues in that it must be kept at very low temperatures, so distribution will come with a new set of challenges. I agree with lynette that I hope the distribution will be fair both within the UK and around the world. I don't think they've yet published a breakdown of effectiveness by age group, so it will be interesting to see that. Many vaccines become less effective as the age of the patient increases, so someone may need to do some sums to work out whether it's best to vaccinate the people who will react best to the vaccine, or the people who react worst to C19. I expect they'll start with health care workers, and then those in care homes. Even if it's only 50% effective for care home residents, they are at much more risk of getting ill and passing it on, than people in their sixties who live in their own home. My chemicals company friend said to me yesterday 'We had a talk from the Editor of the HSJ on Friday. Even with a vaccine he said, restrictions will be in place until at least next September at the earliest, even then physical distancing and masks won't go away. It will take up to 2 years for a vaccine to give the required immunity for a full return to normal. There will be about 10 vaccines. People need to realise that things will not just happen overnight. The 2 vaccines that will be first, Pfizer and AZ are looking positive but there are lots of concerns. Logistics, efficacy over time, plus they are both 2 injections so double the workload. The 50million doses the UK have invested in from Pfizer will not all be ready at once. It is very positive but don't expect this to change things in the short term. Testing will have a quicker impact on getting back some of our enjoyment in life.'
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 9, 2020 13:10:06 GMT
I'm getting excited for tonight. I ❤️ nigella. In the middle of Monday night quiz night!! Where is Mastermind??!?!
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 9, 2020 8:32:19 GMT
Well that was the right result. Weakest dancer went Next week should be Jamie v Nicola but I suspect Nicola will be given the showier dance to give her a boost. The BBC will not want her to go out for another couple of weeks Which means Clara is in danger. Hopefully Clara (& more importantly her professional) will up their game so the final weeks aren’t totally white and off of the telly. What!! Clara in trouble?? Nooooooo.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Nov 8, 2020 8:41:02 GMT
Still wouldn't surprise me if a drop of legal challenges is exchanged for a pardon I think a lot of potential charges against him are in state courts, so nothing a federal pardon could forestall. And Biden can't pardon him until he's president, so Trump would have to drop litigation now and trust him to hold to his word. (Which he would probably do.) But damn, I'd hate to see him off the hook for any of his misdeeds. At least Nixon had the grace when confronted with the inevitable, to do the right thing and resign. Although, I wonder if it would be possible for Trump to resign now, Pence steps in, pardons Trump and acts as a placeholder until the inauguration? Yeah good point that
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