Dame_Ann_Average posted:Remember when they mocked Diane Abbott when she was ill for days...I give you Priti evil Babbage .....
Three hundred thousand, thirty four, nine hundred and seventy four thousand tests carried out across UK. Your home secretary Priti Patel
Yep, Diane wasn't well. I wanna know what Patel's excuse was. No the wonder they've been keeping her hidden.
Dame_Ann_Average posted:velvet donkey posted:Every day is groundhog day with these briefings Dame. She failed to address the more extreme behaviour of certain forces down South for one. And that behaviour is a worry.
Hancock is just rinse repeat. Staggering we're all watching this very real epic disaster unfold in what seems like slow motion. Clueless. Telling medics how to use their PPE - those that have it. That took the biscuit and is the wrong advice if cross contamination is of any concern. It looks like in Matthew's eyes it's not. And he's got "leading experts" on either side of him when he says it. We are in deep shit.
Velvet, it's totally beyond belief...I really have to be careful what I say because I am so so angry.
Every time they open their mouths it's easily proven lies, just one after the other. I'm sure they think we are all idiots and don't look up these facts, every lie that comes out of their mouth I despise them a little bit more...Never mind, I'll just sing Land of Hope and Glory and all will be fine.... stay safe everyone, that's the best we can do for now.
Dame_Ann_Average posted:velvet donkey posted:Every day is groundhog day with these briefings Dame. She failed to address the more extreme behaviour of certain forces down South for one. And that behaviour is a worry.
Hancock is just rinse repeat. Staggering we're all watching this very real epic disaster unfold in what seems like slow motion. Clueless. Telling medics how to use their PPE - those that have it. That took the biscuit and is the wrong advice if cross contamination is of any concern. It looks like in Matthew's eyes it's not. And he's got "leading experts" on either side of him when he says it. We are in deep shit.
Velvet, it's totally beyond belief...I really have to be careful what I say because I am so so angry.
Every time they open their mouths it's easily proven lies, just one after the other. I'm sure they think we are all idiots and don't look up these facts, every lie that comes out of their mouth I despise them a little bit more...Never mind, I'll just sing Land of Hope and Glory and all will be fine.... stay safe everyone, that's the best we can do for now.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52262490
Very sad news 
Moonie posted:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52262490
Very sad news
Loved The Goodies - have an original copy of Sick Man Blues somewhere
Very very sad times - one of the nice guys
Stirling Moss has died too but not from COVID
Saint posted:Moonie posted:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52262490
Very sad news
Loved The Goodies - have an original copy of Sick Man Blues somewhere
Very very sad times - one of the nice guys
Stirling Moss has died too but not from COVID
I read about Stirling Moss, Sainty
Saint posted:Moonie posted:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52262490
Very sad news
Loved The Goodies - have an original copy of Sick Man Blues somewhere
Very very sad times - one of the nice guys
Stirling Moss has died too but not from COVID
RIP both of them 
Saint posted:Moonie posted:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52262490
Very sad news
Loved The Goodies - have an original copy of Sick Man Blues somewhere
Very very sad times - one of the nice guys
Stirling Moss has died too but not from COVID
Just heard about both Tim Brooke-Taylor and Stirling Moss. Sad to hear about Stirling, but I knew he was ill: Tim's death was a nasty shock, though. As I'm sure is the case for many FMs, The Goodies were a hugely important part of my childhood.
Every report acknowledges that Tim Brooke-Taylor was a thoroughly nice man, but I think it's because he was the "quiet, nice" one that his achievements are often overlooked.
His early connections with Graham Chapman and John Cleese led to him co-writing the "Four Yorkshiremen" sketch: he worked with Marty Feldman and Orson Welles; and even had a minor role in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". Oh, and he voiced "Bananaman" as well...
We'll all miss him deeply...
Roxan posted:My fondest memory of Tim Brooke Taylor is from the Goodies episode The End Of The World Show where he cuts out his jumper to reveal his nipples
The Goodies were right up there. Preferred them to Monty Python tv wise
Stirling is my favourite driver of all time. His Mille Miglia is the stuff of legend.
At the end, Moss and Jenkinson crossed the finish in 10 hours and 7 minutes—a record that stands as the fastest any driver will travel on those roads. Threading his Silver Arrow through Italy’s epic terrain, Moss performed a feat of driving skill that is scarcely believable, even today. It’s important for us to remember this event as an achievement from a time when mankind was pushing the boundaries of speed in every way—and that to go any faster than Moss on May 1, 1955, you’d need wings.
Another sad day. RIP both.
There can't be a bigger brass neck in politics than Hunt. He was everywhere about 3/4 weeks ago - basically the Govt's PR man. Mind you it's a competitive field. Temerity to defend his tenure as Health Sec on Nick Ferrari. No one was fooled.
Chair of the health and social care select committee. No wonder I drink.
Roxan posted:My husband went to the grocery store 6am for protected shopping for over 65’s. As he came out some idiot in his 30’s rolled his trolley into our car. OH told him to be careful and this moron came right up and asked if he had a problem. OH told him to back off 6 ft etc etc and the idiot started pushing him screaming about the “Chinese virus” and fake news. Security came over and got rid. So so
that is shocking Roxan, I can't believe that people still think this is all fake … even without the virus, that is no way to behave, hope your hubby is ok
Roxan posted:My husband went to the grocery store 6am for protected shopping for over 65’s. As he came out some idiot in his 30’s rolled his trolley into our car. OH told him to be careful and this moron came right up and asked if he had a problem. OH told him to back off 6 ft etc etc and the idiot started pushing him screaming about the “Chinese virus” and fake news. Security came over and got rid. So so
Omg Roxan .....what a total moron 
Roxan posted:My husband went to the grocery store 6am for protected shopping for over 65’s. As he came out some idiot in his 30’s rolled his trolley into our car. OH told him to be careful and this moron came right up and asked if he had a problem. OH told him to back off 6 ft etc etc and the idiot started pushing him screaming about the “Chinese virus” and fake news. Security came over and got rid. So so
It's unbelieveable Rox. The US is in a bad way. I watch Trump nightly and his dummy is getting bigger. The guy's an egomaniac and people worship him.
Some would have just said eff it and knocked that moron out. Or worse. That's gonna happen as sensible people's patience and tolerance runs out.
Thinking about you. Stick in and all the very best
Stay safe!
I did Roxan. Looney tunes.
What I've thought about is this year's election. This virus isn't going away. Will it be online votes? You know how that could work
We're still realing here, everytime last night's 'show' is mentioned.
Keep safe……..and try and keep sane!
velvet donkey posted:I've got rispedone. Probably a placebo.
He's ranting and raving at the WHO now. He's running out of people/organizations to blame for his own shortcomings.
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:He's ranting and raving at the WHO now. He's running out of people/organizations to blame for his own shortcomings.
I think that's the only thing he's got right in four years. Beijing lobbied for that head. Look up China - Ethiopia.
What is wrong with this government? (Rhetorical question!) They're going to test staff and patients in care homes...…...BUT ONLY THOSE SHOWING SYMPTOMS!!!!
So all those NOT showing symptoms are being left to wander around freely potentially spreading the virus to all and sundry!
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:What is wrong with this government? (Rhetorical question!) They're going to test staff and patients in care homes...…...BUT ONLY THOSE SHOWING SYMPTOMS!!!!
So all those NOT showing symptoms are being left to wander around freely potentially spreading the virus to all and sundry!
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Roxan posted:USA numbers are dropping off...... because they have all but stopped testing. Awesome.
I apologise for sounding so angry in all my posts!
Still some very scary rises in the numbers of new deaths across the states, though...
Keep safe, Roxan.
Roxan posted:USA numbers are dropping off...... because they have all but stopped testing. Awesome.
I apologise for sounding so angry in all my posts!
No need to appologise. We're all angry too, both for here and there. HE may think that what he does only affects him and those Americans he likes and cares for (sod the rest!) but REAL people know he is affecting (infecting?) the rest of the world too - and that's even before the WHO funding question!!!!!
...I'll just leave that there.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:News Article
Eastern Europeans to be flown in to pick fruit and veg.
...I'll just leave that there.
I love Stephen McGann
I picked fruit when I was young. It's honest work, but hard work. Back-breaking, monotonous, but necessary. So imagine my surprise when I discover that jingoism and flag-waving doesn't magically translate into hordes of Albion's finest flocking to help our farmers in the fields?
A HUGE thank you to Age UK for collecting medication from the pharmacists and bringing it to our door free of charge
"White House defends Ivanka Trump's personal travel amid lockdown".
What is it with these people. Clearly, it's one rule for them and one for everyone else.
Thanks El 
