Coronavirus outbreak

[mjr]

Gracious, it would appear we have a far higher class of panic shopper round here, although, there wasn't any panic shopping of course, cos there wasn't really anything left to panic over, I would imagine I'd missed all the fun and games.

Went to a few shops first thing today, finding the few items we needed eventually. News from Norfolk: bread and bog roll are back. Shops are limiting bulk buying and it seems to be working where it's being done. Milk is low but available. Tinned goods seem plentiful in the bucket shops but not the supermarkets. Pharmacies have paracetamol again but are restricting sale amount.

I thought it odd that small tonic cans have almost sold out while spirits were not noticeably depleted, or even much touched. Then I remembered the hopes that anti-malaria drugs help with this virus and tonic contains quinine...

It seemed noticeably quieter in most of town today, but the retail park was full of people driving very badly, on their phones or one gentleman was eating a huge floppy pasty while failing to stop at a crossing - thankfully there are cycleways through the retail park, so I just beware when crossing, even with a green bike showing.

It seemed busier through my village but 1. it's bin day which always causes queues and 2. there's a chilled/tinned food distribution warehouse here and they looked very very busy, with pallets in the doorway of one unit visible from the road, which is unusual. Amusingly, the number of lorries entering/exiting is disrupting traffic flow so I could cross from the cycleway to turnings and shops more easily than usual.

 

[Buck]

Prove it. You don't create a global recession just because of a bug that kills off the weak/vulnerable. They said Brexit was going to be financially catastrophic.

I’ve read your last three posts and all I can say is what the heck are you on about? Don’t throw your conspiracy theories around. You are doing nothing helpful. Evidence it or move along.

 

[mjr]

So to our London correspondents, the picture being painted is our reckless, bacchanalian capital-dwelllers couldn't care less and will continue to pursue their hedonistic social lives until London explodes with CV

Is that really the case or is it very selective reporting?

Look East ran an item last night claiming that rich Londoners are moving to their second homes against government advice, probably bringing the virus with them, and then going out to cafes and restaurants because they've left almost no food in and the panic buyers mean they can't buy it after arrival, so coastal resort infection rates may quickly catch up with London. I'm told there's been a similar article in The Times today.

 

[Mike_P]

Look North (Leeds) tonight featured a crying nurse who having come off a 48 hour shift could not find any fruit or veg and who made the point that the mindless hoarders would need people like her in their greatest need.

 

[mjr]

[...] my goal after we returned was a to cycle out for a loaf of bread, I went to Sainsburys, then B & M Home Stores (next door), then Aldi, then Morrisons, then the Co-op, not one loaf of bread of any description, not even a cack manky store baked thing. I am breadless and knackered.

As far as I can tell (if you don't want to bake your own), the optimal strategy today was to hit one of them with an in-store-bakery just after the early morning panickers have left. The shelves of plastic pap will have gone, but the last wave of baked cack will still be plentiful - I suppose it takes a few minutes to cook and the panickers don't wait that long before heading to the next shop.

 

[Milzy]

I’ve read your last three posts and all I can say is what the heck are you on about? Don’t throw your conspiracy theories around. You are doing nothing helpful. Evidence it or move along.

I'm not allowed to discuss conspiracy theories anymore as it's upsetting people the C.C Gestapo says. Snuffed out the freedom of speech so moved along.

 

[mjr]

Look North (Leeds) tonight featured a crying nurse who having come off a 48 hour shift could not find any fruit or veg and who made the point that the mindless hoarders would need people like her in their greatest need.

I do find these variations mystifying. It's been mainly the packet goods and now the tins/jars that local panickers have been hoarding and fresh fruit and veg has not seemed short here at any time yet, but I suppose we are surrounded by fields and greenhouses.

Now I've posted that, I fear for the next greengrocery run I make!

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I'm not allowed to discuss conspiracy theories anymore as it's upsetting people the C.C Gestapo says. Snuffed out the freedom of speech so moved along.

Nobody is stopping you from discuss anything, you’re being asked to evidence your claims. Given they’re a pile of crap, I’m not surprised you’re taking the easy way out and playing the faux freedom of speech card.

Nice try.

 

[vickster]

I'm not allowed to discuss conspiracy theories anymore as it's upsetting people the C.C Gestapo says. Snuffed out the freedom of speech so moved along.

Start a separate thread in cafe where it belongs for your nonsense 👍

 

[Proto]

Fishguard is a ghost town.

Fishguard is a town? Are you sure?

 

[tom73]

Look North (Leeds) tonight featured a crying nurse who having come off a 48 hour shift could not find any fruit or veg and who made the point that the mindless hoarders would need people like her in their greatest need.

Clearly had got to breaking point and this tip her over. It's shocking really to have watch it she just wanted some fruit and veg it's not a lot to ask. Given she will have been close up with this virus and it's effects for moment she arrived to moment she left.

 

[Adam4868]

As far as I can tell (if you don't want to bake your own), the optimal strategy today was to hit one of them with an in-store-bakery just after the early morning panickers have left. The shelves of plastic pap will have gone, but the last wave of baked cack will still be plentiful - I suppose it takes a few minutes to cook and the panickers don't wait that long before heading to the next shop.

Luckily we still have a few bakeries,and I don't mean Greggs ! If I ask the day before they'll allways save me a loaf or rolls.I try my best not to spend money at supermarkets,I do buy some things but try and shop local if I can.

 

[Mugshot]

I'm not allowed to discuss conspiracy theories anymore as it's upsetting people the C.C Gestapo says. Snuffed out the freedom of speech so moved along.

That's not quite true now is it? I remember you doing the same yonks ago in the old brexit thread, you'd copy and paste some old bollocks from Facebook to get a reaction, that's not trying to engage in a discussion and if people don't know you're pulling their leg, particularly on more sensitive subjects, it's hardly surprising you get a cease and desist.

Edit : what's more my Jonathan Frakes vid got deleted in the fallout and I've been waiting to use that for ages!!!

 

[Buck]

I'm not allowed to discuss conspiracy theories anymore as it's upsetting people the C.C Gestapo says. Snuffed out the freedom of speech so moved along.

Glad you recognise this although your mention of Gestapo sums it up. Happy for healthy debate but immature conspiracy theories and nonsense do nothing to help the discussion or add to the information available.

 

[nickyboy]

Look East ran an item last night claiming that rich Londoners are moving to their second homes against government advice, probably bringing the virus with them, and then going out to cafes and restaurants because they've left almost no food in and the panic buyers mean they can't buy it after arrival, so coastal resort infection rates may quickly catch up with London. I'm told there's been a similar article in The Times today.

This mirrors Spain exactly. Rich Madrilaneos legged it to their homes in Costa Blanca, Majorca, Ibiza, causing these to be locked down pronto