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Old 23-03-20, 08:04 PM
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"This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."

I guess it was a bum deal !
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Old 24-03-20, 12:09 PM
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Yippeee!!!
Just managed to buy loo roll, first I have seen for 2 weeks and I was counting the sheets and the 'sheets' of my present stock.
As a 51 year old with a pregnant partner, due in July (I asked her to plan it for 7.30 am on the 1st July-this was not appreciated-I then suggested 7.20am to co-incide with the Hawthron Ridge blast-still no joy) I have wondered how i will buy nappies.
As a teacher of humanities I am puzzled as to what will happen to these stockpiles in 6-12 months time... land fill to add to the 15 million tons of food we bin each year...
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Old 26-03-20, 09:22 PM
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Received this yesterday. Something I think I knew all along.

As we used to say in the Infantry...."If you panic, you'll lose your section!"
I remember those water tanks well. Rumour had it that these were used by senior officers to bring fresh trout to field training locations.

Anyway, this virus may be with us for a while so hang in there lads! Keep a 2 meter distance and carry on. And don't forget to laugh 3 times a day.
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Old 27-03-20, 12:08 AM
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Default They say laughter is the best medicine!

Received the following recently from friends and family. Hope it gives you all a chuckle.
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Old 27-03-20, 01:54 AM
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I recently told my wife that if I have to be quarantined I am glad it was with her. When she asked why I told her that I have acquired a high degree of tolerance for her. I am now self-quarantining.

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Old 27-03-20, 05:39 PM
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Has anyone noticed how clean the sky has been recently, it's normally crisscrossed with vapour trails so this is probably the only time in our lives it'll be like this.
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Old 28-03-20, 05:35 AM
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I'm stuck at home with my wife trying to learn how to juggle 3 balls At least we are well stocked with toilet paper.

Also whats the story with Royal Mail? Are they still operating as normal and are deliveries being made? I'm just hoping any purchases I make from UK dealers will still be promptly posted to me in Australia.

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Old 28-03-20, 07:23 AM
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Pleased to say that Royal Mail is still carrying on business as usual!

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Old 28-03-20, 07:10 PM
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Hey Mick,

I recently received a badge from a Forum member. It took twice the average time from UK to Canada. I can only surmise that the delay is from reduced manning levels at both ends, particular here in Canada (clearing through Customs). I'm sure that efforts are being made to minimise worker's exposure to potential threats.

So, I would say that your goods will get there. It just might take a little longer.

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Old 28-03-20, 07:16 PM
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Has anyone noticed how clean the sky has been recently, it's normally crisscrossed with vapour trails so this is probably the only time in our lives it'll be like this.
The streams are running clearer and animals, like foxes, are playing out in the middle of the day in town.
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I've been reliably informed that since Venice has been closed, fish can be seen swimming in the canals and the water clarity is almost goldfish bowl quality.

The beauty of Mother Nature continues and will continue to improve do so whilst us humans are unable to pollute Her World.

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Old 31-03-20, 07:57 PM
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It seems that even HRH Queen Elizabeth is pulling her weight.
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So well over six months and nothing, including the "hysteria" has subsided, countless lives ruined, business's destroyed, the economy seriously damaged and the future mortgaged.


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I'm not minimising the risk , just trying to put things in perspective.

Today Donald Trump introduced travel restrictions on 26 European countries in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

"There are 1,135 confirmed cases of the virus across the US, with 38 deaths so far."

So far in March there have been approximately 300 gun related deaths in the U.S !

Spanish Flu 1918-1920: The average life expectancy at that time was 40-50 , hygene , living conditions and health care were very different than today. Mortality rates due to other (now preventable) ilnesses were vastly higher , so how many actually died from flu rather than underlying medical conditions ?

Swine flu 2009-2010: I was on the 'front line' , working in a hospital (heart transplants) where even a 'common cold' could result in operations being cancelled or high risk patient's lives being at threat. The government promoted anti-viral drug (tamiflu) was later shown to only reduce the symptoms by only about 48 hours (and made those who took it feel like crap !).
I know I was prescribed it (with 7 days off work) , I wasn't tested and simply had a cold !

Covid-19 2020 : Latest number of deaths for China (ground zero) , 3000 . Globally over 4,600 deaths , only 1600 outside China.

"Seasonal flu typically has a mortality rate below 1% and is thought to cause about 400,000 deaths each year globally."

While I may be totally wrong , I honestly think a lot of what we are seeing is media induced 'overkill' , governments having to be "seen" to respond. Only time will tell.

Will be interesting to revisit this thread in 6 months time when the 'hysteria' has subsided.

"Keep Calm and Carry On"
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I have 6 pairs of these (it just seems apt to say 6 pairs rather than 12 bottles, given the name) produce of a local brewery (to which I have no connection other than as a customer buying a few packs of their beers, postage free to a 25 mile radius).
A serious subject but a fitting message.
Gave a couple of bottles to a mate down the road who'd survived Covid.
Cheers to those who've had it and seen it off.
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