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[Onelife]

How about this for a value bet….I took 28/1 on “Open Wide” this morning…its just gone in at 13/2

Returned £290

A real life changer, eh

It is when you’re down to your last fiver…if it wasn’t for this win I would have had to resort to sending out - out of date chocolates

[Onelife]

How about this for a value bet….I took 28/1 on “Open Wide” this morning…its just gone in at 13/2

Returned £290

Is that the name of the horse or Katie Price

...don't go there Stephen

[Onelife]

Face masks should be made mandatory outdoors as well as indoors and in workplaces where social distancing cannot be practiced, top doctors have warned.
The British Medical Association suggests that those older than 60, or who are obese or have other health conditions making them vulnerable to coronavirus should be supplied with 'medical grade' masks, in line with WHO guidance.


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... tion&ci=39

[screwy]

My mate lives in Malaga, he says it’s compulsory once you leave home, the police are very strict . Our problem is we live in an indisciplined country.

[barney]

Face masks should be made mandatory outdoors as well as indoors and in workplaces where social distancing cannot be practiced, top doctors have warned.
The British Medical Association suggests that those older than 60, or who are obese or have other health conditions making them vulnerable to coronavirus should be supplied with 'medical grade' masks, in line with WHO guidance.


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... tion&ci=39

The weird thing is that I have been wearing a mask when out since day one.
Not out, I mean when inside shops etc.
Not when in the car or walking around.
I can remember having an active discussion with one of my brothers who was trying to convince me that masks made things worse because some lady doctor on the Jeremy Vine show had said so.
My logical mind told me that it couldn’t possibly make it worse as it was airborne.
It might not help that much but couldn’t be worse.
Fast forward six months and the same lady doctor has done a complete u turn and now advocates wearing masks and is critical of those who don’t saying that the science has changed.
What utter and total b******s .
We are supposed to trust these people.

I’m in hospital for a minor ankle op on Friday coming. Just in for the day.
I assumed that they would want a covid test first but have heard nothing so far.

[Onelife]

My mate lives in Malaga, he says it’s compulsory once you leave home, the police are very strict . Our problem is we live in an indisciplined country.

This has been my view from the outset…it’s a no brainer as far as I’m concerned. Not only is it a physical barrier to infection but it reminds the wearer and people around them to be more carful.

[Stephen]

A young couple sauntered into Morrisons this morning and straight into the caffee wearing no masks. So I asked the young lady at the store entrance why they were allowed in. Her reply was, 'all we can do is offer them a mask'. So I'm thinking, 1. What is the point of her being there, and 2, why didn't she call the police.

And the powers that be wonder why the infection rate is increasing.

[oldbluefox]

My mate lives in Malaga, he says it’s compulsory once you leave home, the police are very strict .

This has been the problem from the very beginning. My niece lives in Dubai and they too are very strict and fines are severe. Our police react by 'engaging and educating'. The only way some of our population will be educated is by a stiff fine. We are too soft in enforcing the rules on those who ignore them and consequently it is the rest of us who suffer. I do feel sorry for those bars, restaurants and businesses who have gone to great lengths, and expense, to follow the guidance and keep everybody safe only to find themselves in trouble as a consequence of the Covidiots who walk our streets proudly and stubbornly ignoring all the safety measures.
'Engage and educate'!!!! What a load of codswallop!!! Too soft and wet by half.

[Onelife]

A young couple sauntered into Morrisons this morning and straight into the caffee wearing no masks. So I asked the young lady at the store entrance why they were allowed in. Her reply was, 'all we can do is offer them a mask'. So I'm thinking, 1. What is the point of her being there, and 2, why didn't she call the police.

And the powers that be wonder why the infection rate is increasing.

Good for you in speaking to the store person...that being said you are a big chap so why didn't you do a DIY job on the couple...which reminds me...

I recall a situation may years ago when me and my girlfriend (now wife) went into a pub in Stratford-up-on-Avon one evening. After ordering a drink my wife took hers to the table while I left mine at the bar while I went for a dribble. When I came back my pint was half empty, as there were only three guys at the bar, I turned to them and asked if they had mistakenly drunk my beer…”no” was their reply…. I could tell they were lying but as there were three of them, and me not being in a position to disprove what they were saying I returned to the table where my wife was sitting and relayed to her what had happened. Anyway, to cut to the chase we decided to leave so my wife picked up her glass of wine walked over to the three guys and said “you’ve had his drink, now you can have this one as well” with that she emptied the glass over this chap’s lap…and you wonder why I squeak!! so much.

[Gill W]

That’s the spirit, Mrs Onelife. !

The other week, on the train, I challenged a young chap as he wasn’t wearing a mask, and he was very startled, and before running off he agreed he’d wear a mask next time. I don’t know if he will, but it felt good to take direct action.

[Onelife]

My mate lives in Malaga, he says it’s compulsory once you leave home, the police are very strict .

This has been the problem from the very beginning. My niece lives in Dubai and they too are very strict and fines are severe. Our police react by 'engaging and educating'. The only way some of our population will be educated is by a stiff fine. We are too soft in enforcing the rules on those who ignore them and consequently it is the rest of us who suffer. I do feel sorry for those bars, restaurants and businesses who have gone to great lengths, and expense, to follow the guidance and keep everybody safe only to find themselves in trouble as a consequence of the Covidiots who walk our streets proudly and stubbornly ignoring all the safety measures.
'Engage and educate'!!!! What a load of codswallop!!! Too soft and wet by half.

When I become the PM, you’d be my first choice for Home Secretary with Screwy appointed as Chief of Police…I might even find a role for Stephen as the doorman

[Onelife]

That’s the spirit, Mrs Onelife. !

The other week, on the train, I challenged a young chap as he wasn’t wearing a mask, and he was very startled, and before running off he agreed he’d wear a mask next time. I don’t know if he will, but it felt good to take direct action.

Were you ever a Nurse Gill?....if so, you should all come with a public health warning ..be afraid, very afraid Squeak! Squeak!

[towny44]

My mate lives in Malaga, he says it’s compulsory once you leave home, the police are very strict .

This has been the problem from the very beginning. My niece lives in Dubai and they too are very strict and fines are severe. Our police react by 'engaging and educating'. The only way some of our population will be educated is by a stiff fine. We are too soft in enforcing the rules on those who ignore them and consequently it is the rest of us who suffer. I do feel sorry for those bars, restaurants and businesses who have gone to great lengths, and expense, to follow the guidance and keep everybody safe only to find themselves in trouble as a consequence of the Covidiots who walk our streets proudly and stubbornly ignoring all the safety measures.
'Engage and educate'!!!! What a load of codswallop!!! Too soft and wet by half.

I would suspect that those refusing to wear masks if they received a fine would refuse to pay it, and I doubt the judiciary would send them to jail. So in the absence of a more strict middle eastern style regime, what else do you propose.

[david63]

what else do you propose

Shoot them

[screwy]

My mate lives in Malaga, he says it’s compulsory once you leave home, the police are very strict .

This has been the problem from the very beginning. My niece lives in Dubai and they too are very strict and fines are severe. Our police react by 'engaging and educating'. The only way some of our population will be educated is by a stiff fine. We are too soft in enforcing the rules on those who ignore them and consequently it is the rest of us who suffer. I do feel sorry for those bars, restaurants and businesses who have gone to great lengths, and expense, to follow the guidance and keep everybody safe only to find themselves in trouble as a consequence of the Covidiots who walk our streets proudly and stubbornly ignoring all the safety measures.
'Engage and educate'!!!! What a load of codswallop!!! Too soft and wet by half.

When I become the PM, you’d be my first choice for Home Secretary with Screwy appointed as Chief of Police…I might even find a role for Stephen as the doorman

Can I be the Hangman too.?

[Stephen]

A young couple sauntered into Morrisons this morning and straight into the caffee wearing no masks. So I asked the young lady at the store entrance why they were allowed in. Her reply was, 'all we can do is offer them a mask'. So I'm thinking, 1. What is the point of her being there, and 2, why didn't she call the police.

And the powers that be wonder why the infection rate is increasing.

Good for you in speaking to the store person...that being said you are a big chap so why didn't you do a DIY job on the couple...which reminds me...

I recall a situation may years ago when me and my girlfriend (now wife) went into a pub in Stratford-up-on-Avon one evening. After ordering a drink my wife took hers to the table while I left mine at the bar while I went for a dribble. When I came back my pint was half empty, as there were only three guys at the bar, I turned to them and asked if they had mistakenly drunk my beer…”no” was their reply…. I could tell they were lying but as there were three of them, and me not being in a position to disprove what they were saying I returned to the table where my wife was sitting and relayed to her what had happened. Anyway, to cut to the chase we decided to leave so my wife picked up her glass of wine walked over to the three guys and said “you’ve had his drink, now you can have this one as well” with that she emptied the glass over this chap’s lap…and you wonder why I squeak!! so much.

I don't work on Saturdays

[oldbluefox]

I would suspect that those refusing to wear masks if they received a fine would refuse to pay it, and I doubt the judiciary would send them to jail. So in the absence of a more strict middle eastern style regime, what else do you propose.

So how do our European neighbours do it? The police are there to enforce the law, not to ask whether we would like to abide by it. And they should be supported by a judiciary less taken in by sob stories. The option of whether or not you pay the fine should not exist.

[towny44]

I would suspect that those refusing to wear masks if they received a fine would refuse to pay it, and I doubt the judiciary would send them to jail. So in the absence of a more strict middle eastern style regime, what else do you propose.

So how do our European neighbours do it? The police are there to enforce the law, not to ask whether we would like to abide by it. And they should be supported by a judiciary less taken in by sob stories. The option of whether or not you pay the fine should not exist.

I dont think we know whether other country's fines are being paid, but I suspect it's that these other countries have more sensible populations, and no I have no idea why our population is so unruly.

[david63]

The solution is simple - if they don't pay their fine then it doubles every day until they do. If after a week they have not paid then start taking their possessions from them starting with their mobile phones, then the big TV etc.

[oldbluefox]

I once got fined for speeding on the autobahn.
We were coming up to the German/Belgian border and I had not taken enough notice of the deceleration signs. I was channelled to a very pleasant Polizei officer who informed me I was going too fast, demanded 40 marks which I paid, gave me a receipt and sent me on my way. No messing about with points, surprises sent in the post, court cases etc; it was all done and dusted there and then. You got used to living by those rules and they worked. The Polizei did not ask too many questions and they did not accept excuses but I had no problems with them at all - always polite, always pleasant but the law was the law and was non negotiable.

[Manoverboard]

The solution is simple - if they don't pay their fine then it doubles every day until they do. If after a week they have not paid then start taking their possessions from them starting with their mobile phones, then the big TV etc.

Then the Benefits Office presumably

[Onelife]

This has been the problem from the very beginning. My niece lives in Dubai and they too are very strict and fines are severe. Our police react by 'engaging and educating'. The only way some of our population will be educated is by a stiff fine. We are too soft in enforcing the rules on those who ignore them and consequently it is the rest of us who suffer. I do feel sorry for those bars, restaurants and businesses who have gone to great lengths, and expense, to follow the guidance and keep everybody safe only to find themselves in trouble as a consequence of the Covidiots who walk our streets proudly and stubbornly ignoring all the safety measures.
'Engage and educate'!!!! What a load of codswallop!!! Too soft and wet by half.

When I become the PM, you’d be my first choice for Home Secretary with Screwy appointed as Chief of Police…I might even find a role for Stephen as the doorman

Can I be the Hangman too.?

Where doing a “stretch” is concerned I can’t think of anyone better qualified than you Screwy

[Stephen]

The solution is simple - if they don't pay their fine then it doubles every day until they do. If after a week they have not paid then start taking their possessions from them starting with their mobile phones, then the big TV etc.

I'm sure the rightful owners would love to have them back

[towny44]

The solution is simple - if they don't pay their fine then it doubles every day until they do. If after a week they have not paid then start taking their possessions from them starting with their mobile phones, then the big TV etc.

That could seriously overwhelm the police and legal system.

[Onelife]

The solution is simple - if they don't pay their fine then it doubles every day until they do. If after a week they have not paid then start taking their possessions from them starting with their mobile phones, then the big TV etc.

That could seriously overwhelm the police and legal system.

You’re probably right John but I’m sure we all share David’s sentiments.