Corona Virus: How Are We Doing?

[Fab Foodie]

There is a suspected case reported on Mull about 10 miles from me and the person is self isolating. A local taxi has announced on Facebook that he is off the road and self isolating. I chatted to him last Thursday so I am probably doomed.
The reactions of potential tourists is interesting when they ask about coming in the next week or two from areas where there are numerous suspected or confirmed cases. Some people are telling them to stay at home and their reaction is very stroppy.” I will certainly never ever come near your island again and spend the fortunes I always bring with me “seems to be a common reaction to a perfectly civil suggestion.

Just talking with @Hill Wimp about what will transpire over the next weeks as effectively am grounded. It could be a good opportunity to take some weeks unpaid leave and take the Motorhome away of which the preferred destinations would be Cornwall or Scotland (West Coast/Friends in Outer Hebs). We wouldn't need much local contact except replenishing stops food and beer*, were we go, pubs/restaurants are in short supply (but usually we try to frequent them) but prefer to be alone in the big open spaces. I take your point however about not wanting to be a vector of infection, but contact will be limited.

*In fact we could bring a fortnight's worth of food and beer to be completely isolated without issue, but like many prefer to support the local business where possible....

 

[Andy in Germany]

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You can tell a lot about countries by what they panic buy.

Dutch: Cannabis cakes
US: Guns
UK: Bog roll

 

[The Crofted Crest]

You can tell a lot about countries by what they panic buy.

Dutch: Cannabis cakes
US: Guns
UK: Bog roll

The Dutch government's announcement that all bars, restaurants, gyms, saunas and coffee shops would be shut down also specifically referred to "sex clubs".

At least you can still buy commemorative earrings.

 

[Pale Rider]

Just talking with @Hill Wimp about what will transpire over the next weeks as effectively am grounded. It could be a good opportunity to take some weeks unpaid leave and take the Motorhome away of which the preferred destinations would be Cornwall or Scotland (West Coast/Friends in Outer Hebs). We wouldn't need much local contact except replenishing stops food and beer*, were we go, pubs/restaurants are in short supply (but usually we try to frequent them) but prefer to be alone in the big open spaces. I take your point however about not wanting to be a vector of infection, but contact will be limited.

*In fact we could bring a fortnight's worth of food and beer to be completely isolated without issue, but like many prefer to support the local business where possible....

Being a responsible tourist is not rocket science, all it takes is a little consideration for the locals.

Which is what you are doing.

I'm also all in favour of spending some money locally, but I agree this might be a time for a little more self sufficiency to limit your contact with the locals.

There will be more visits post-virus when you can loosen the purse strings if you feel the need.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Thought it might be an idea to get a chest freezer for bread - ha! Try buying one

 

[oldwheels]

Just talking with @Hill Wimp about what will transpire over the next weeks as effectively am grounded. It could be a good opportunity to take some weeks unpaid leave and take the Motorhome away of which the preferred destinations would be Cornwall or Scotland (West Coast/Friends in Outer Hebs). We wouldn't need much local contact except replenishing stops food and beer*, were we go, pubs/restaurants are in short supply (but usually we try to frequent them) but prefer to be alone in the big open spaces. I take your point however about not wanting to be a vector of infection, but contact will be limited.

*In fact we could bring a fortnight's worth of food and beer to be completely isolated without issue, but like many prefer to support the local business where possible....

One point made on Facebook to someone who considered travelling in a camper van to a small island was that if you got the virus how would you cope for a lengthy period of quarantine if one of you became ill and tested positive. I am aware that you are the type of couple who probably could cope.
We lived admittedly on a site near Aberdeen for nearly 3 months in a Transit Leisuredrive due to a family illness so it can be done. Prescriptions for medication were posted to a local pharmacy as even fax copies were not acceptable. This was February/March into April.
Good luck anyway.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Being a responsible tourist is not rocket science

If only these "already very drunk British tourists " in Benidorm understood that simple fact. Unbelievable disregard for others and the law.


View: https://twitter.com/VivaElReyDeEsp/status/1239211245070422016?s=19

 

[fossyant]

Apart from the majority of the office trying working at home on personal 'hardware' this morning, everything else has been quiet. Hardly any emails, or phone calls. Feels more like folk have 'downed tools'. Very strange.

 

[Pale Rider]

If only these "already very drunk British tourists " in Benidorm understood that simple fact. Unbelievable disregard for others and the law.


View: https://twitter.com/VivaElReyDeEsp/status/1239211245070422016?s=19

I'm sure we've all seen worse than that mob.

But as a patriot, the behaviour of some British tourists abroad is a recurring source of embarrassment to me.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I'm sure we've all seen worse than that mob.

But as a patriot, the behaviour of some British tourists abroad is a recurring source of embarrassment to me.

Sure, they didn’t get out of hand or appear to be physically threatening but the sheer entitlement and disrespect is depressing. Can’t say I’d have any great expectation of them following health guidelines to wash their hands regularly once they’re back here either. Twats.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I've mentioned it before but my parents have a retirement apartment in Benidorm so I'm out there quite a bit. The behaviour of many Brits is excruciatingly embarrassing. Last year, there was an old guy in a mobility scooter sat at a busy junction with a loudhailer and a pile of leaflets advertising a cafe. "Come and eat at X, great food, none of that Spanish muck". My wife had to stop me going over and smacking him, especially as loads of Brits were stopping to get their photo taken with him.

Seeing the webcams of Spanish cities just now is heartbreaking.

 

[Milzy]

Anybody actually know a person who's got it?

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Anybody actually know a person who's got it?

One of my work colleagues has it.

 

[fossyant]

Anybody actually know a person who's got it?

Folk at work 'self isolating' but no-one's been tested.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Anybody actually know a person who's got it?

One of my bosses has it.