Current Affairs

[oldbluefox]

The problem we have, and I presume a lot of people have who live away from major shopping centres is the lack of shops plus the poor stock and lack of sizes they hold. Just as an example there are items sold by M&S which never reach the shelves of our local store. They stock basics but if Mrs OBF wants a decent shop we have to travel up to Glasgow or Newcastle otherwise its online shopping or not to bother. Ask the store assistants why the shallow range or why they are always sold out of the sizes you are looking for (unless you are very big or very small) and they will tell you they have no say in the matter as it is decided from head office what stock and in what sizes you will get. In part they are equally responsible for driving people away from the high street.

[david63]

Ask the store assistants why the shallow range or why they are always sold out of the sizes you are looking for

Or get the answer "Because we do not sell many of those" - er no you won't if you don't stock them!!

The one thing that I cannot buy online is shoes - have to try them on.

[oldbluefox]

Some good news at last - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54873105

Just have wait now for the naysayers to debunk it (probably on Twitter! (other social media platforms are available))

Just waiting now for the arguments over who gets it first and why some are having to wait. Already on 5Live they were asking when we would all be receiving it even before it has been passed for general use.
Can we not all rejoice in the fact that there is some good news instead of looking for the next hurdle and downplaying this one. No doubt Kuennsberg and Rigby will be along shortly to offer their usual brand of doom and gloom.

[oldbluefox]

Ask the store assistants why the shallow range or why they are always sold out of the sizes you are looking for

Or get the answer "Because we do not sell many of those" - er no you won't if you don't stock them!!

The one thing that I cannot buy online is shoes - have to try them on.

I suspect the four or so of the more common sizes or the more attractive styles will be snapped up by staff before they ever reach the shelves. Don't blame them but why send out even more of the bigger/smaller sizes or hideous fashions which nobody will want.

I found a nice pair of shoes in Debenhams but they were the only pair but I could order online 'in the comfort of my own home!!!' Needless to say I didn't.

[Manoverboard]

When will there be a test to highlight the 10% that do not respond to the vaccine, that Boris is useless.

[david63]

When will there be a test to highlight the 10% that do not respond to the vaccine, that Boris is useless.

It will not be necessary as the vaccine will have something in it so that those who have been vaccinated will glow bright green

[Onelife]

Some good news at last - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54873105

Just have wait now for the naysayers to debunk it (probably on Twitter! (other social media platforms are available))

Never have so few done so much in such a short of time.

If I’ve understood correctly this is fantastic news… not only for the 90% but also for the 10% because it’ll bring the prevalence down for them also

[screwy]

The ones in Manchester yesterday should have been looking Brown all over and smelling of Slurry. Brain dead dickheads.

[david63]

Just waiting now for the arguments over who gets it first

Just read this

The scientists on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation previously published a list of prioritisation of who should get a jab first, with care home residents and staff among those at the top.

The interim guidance says the order of priority should be:

• Older adults in a care home and care home workers
• All those aged 80 and over and health and social care workers, though they may move up the list
• Anyone 75 years of age and over
• People aged 70 and over
• All those aged 65 and over
• High-risk adults under 65 years of age
• Moderate-risk adults under 65 years of age
• All those aged 60 and over
• All those 55 and over
• All those aged 50 and over
• The rest of the population, with priority yet to be determined

But the committee stressed this list was "not considered definitive" as more data is still being collected on at-risk groups.

[Onelife]

Just waiting now for the arguments over who gets it first

Just read this

The scientists on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation previously published a list of prioritisation of who should get a jab first, with care home residents and staff among those at the top.

The interim guidance says the order of priority should be:

• Older adults in a care home and care home workers
• All those aged 80 and over and health and social care workers, though they may move up the list
• Anyone 75 years of age and over
• People aged 70 and over
• All those aged 65 and over
• High-risk adults under 65 years of age
• Moderate-risk adults under 65 years of age
• All those aged 60 and over
• All those 55 and over
• All those aged 50 and over
• The rest of the population, with priority yet to be determined

But the committee stressed this list was "not considered definitive" as more data is still being collected on at-risk groups.

Hi David…its also worth bearing in mind that those of us who are entitled to the vaccine will not stop us passing the virus on to those not eligible e.g. my wife who is 8 years younger than me and falls into the 50/60 age group.

In effect I will still need to take all the precautions I am taking now until such time that my wife becomes eligible for the vaccine.

[Manoverboard]

I think OL ( and his wife ) should get it first ...

[Onelife]

I think OL ( and his wife ) should get it first ...

I can think of no one more deserving especially as I brought hope to the forum in correctly predicting a vaccine before Christmas…And don’t forget my other prediction… cruising would resume April/May 2021

Rest assured Moby, I value my friends and will be putting in a good word for you also

[oldbluefox]

They should vaccinate the Covidiots first as they are the ones spreading it around (with a blunt needle preferably).

[screwy]

Bloody hell, there was a Professor from Newcastle on BBC news, a real bundle of joy,I was starting to get a razor blade out..

[Kendhni]

I still think that those that who work but cannot work from home should be top of the list - thereafter the list as shown seems sensible. The priority should be to get the economy fired up again.

[Onelife]

They should vaccinate the Covidiots first as they are the ones spreading it around (with a blunt needle preferably).

And get Screwy to administer them

[screwy]

I’m up for it, 1 needle to 100 covidiots.

[towny44]

After reading the reports of Martin Bashirs lies and deceit over the Diana interview I have to ask, what is the difference to the phone hacking scandal of the News of the World, and should the BBC be shut down as a result?

[david63]

I still think that those that who work but cannot work from home should be top of the list

There is not, and never will be, a perfect solution that suits everyone. I can see both sides of the argument and neither is right and neither is wrong.

At the end of the day the speed at which it can be rolled out will be governed by the supply chain and, unfortunately, this vaccine is not an easy one logistically as it has to be kept below -8C

[Mervyn and Trish]

The covidiots are already saying they won't have the vaccine and it's all part of the govt plot to control us.

There is a solution of course. Make a vaccination certificate obligatory when booking a holiday or visiting a pub.

[Onelife]

After reading the reports of Martin Bashirs lies and deceit over the Diana interview I have to ask, what is the difference to the phone hacking scandal of the News of the World, and should the BBC be shut down as a result?

What they did to Diana was unforgivable, as was what the Royal family did to herl.....l hope Charles never makes it to the throne.

Should the BBC be shut down?......We can't turn the clock back but the perpetrators won't meet their maker with a clear consciences that's for sure.

[Gill W]

I think OL ( and his wife ) should get it first ...

I can think of no one more deserving especially as I brought hope to the forum in correctly predicting a vaccine before Christmas…And don’t forget my other prediction… cruising would resume April/May 2021

Rest assured Moby, I value my friends and will be putting in a good word for you also

Yes, good call from you, although I’m sure I remember you saying it’d get rolled out in about 3 weeks, which might be over enthusiastic!

But very good news today, as this could be a real game changer.

Like you said in your other post, the vaccinated people will still need to wear masks and social distance initially just like the non vaccinated, but, if the vaccine reduces the pandemic, we may all eventually get back to normal, although a new normal.

I also think there will be cruising of some sort at the end of the current wave, hopefully in the spring, but it might not be the currently scheduled cruises, and will be subject to the various restrictions.

[david63]

Could I be accused of being cynical if I was of the opinion that the timing of the Pfizer announcement was made after the Presidential election and not before?

[screwy]

Worked wonders for the share price.

[Onelife]

Could I be accused of being cynical if I was of the opinion that the timing of the Pfizer announcement was made after the Presidential election and not before?

Probably more sceptic than cynical David as the same thought crossed my mind …. however, I’m hoping this Pfizer announcement was due to them having got wind that Oxford are about to announce their findings…. you know what the Yanks are like