Is it just me?

[betweenthelines]

The virus hasn’t wrecked the economy the response to it has. We can all stay at home no problem just as long as we have money for food and electricity and heating etc and when that money runs out then what. If you’re comfortable lucky you but in this day and age the majority of people work in service industry such as tourism or in restaurants or shops and if people don’t get out and about and spending money then the future is pretty bleak. So no I don’t think that’s the end of the debate at all.

Bit pedantic Lowland1

If the virus didn't exist, we wouldn't have had to react to it.

Bit like saying PC Harper died due to rachet strap misuse.

 

[Highland Mule]

I encountered that lot last year on the way back , slowed down at every tunnel so they could get some verbal going , got tedious after 6 ...

If it’s the same group, they were actually a decent bunch of guys In the bar at night.

 

[Lowland1]

Bit pedantic Lowland1

If the virus didn't exist, we wouldn't have had to react to it.

Bit like saying PC Harper died due to rachet strap misuse.

The level of reaction has determined the level of economic damage. If I can't go shopping etc because I'm dead it's the virus. If I can't go shopping because the Government has closed the shop's and made me stay at home then it's the reaction to the perceived threat. I think it's all down to your own personal outlook. Obviously people don't need to have their hair cut or their nails done but for many people cutting hair or nails or whatever is what puts food on their tables the knock on affects of the reaction will far outreach the actual damage the virus does if we do not make a concerted effort to get back to a normal as soon as possible.

 

[caveman]

The level of reaction has determined the level of economic damage. If I can't go shopping etc because I'm dead it's the virus. If I can't go shopping because the Government has closed the shop's and made me stay at home then it's the reaction to the perceived threat. I think it's all down to your own personal outlook. Obviously people don't need to have their hair cut or their nails done but for many people cutting hair or nails or whatever is what puts food on their tables the knock on affects of the reaction will far outreach the actual damage the virus does if we do not make a concerted effort to get back to a normal as soon as possible.

What about when your of a certain age, go shopping, and every other younger, selfish tosser ignores the rules, re flow of shoppers, as indicated by floor arrows, as well as giving one a mask less mouthful, if one dares to point out the error of their ways?
Its almost as if they don't want the baby boomers sharing their unlimited wealth.
Pi55ed off Carphone Warehouse shopper.

 

[Martin Holden]

No sympathy with anyone who “risks” travelling! I’d love to go outside the UK but right now and until Covid 19 is much better understood and can be treated far more effectively, staying put is the sensible move I’d have thought. If it comes back to bite us later and we get another lockdown and or more targeted lockdowns, these travellers will look rather silly.

 

[Exfarmer]

Since the FCO advised against “all but essential” travel there, any normal travel insurance policy would be null and void if they went. Not everyone can afford to pay repatriation costs and other expenses if the worst should happen - as you know only too well.

Except we are talking a European country with E111 travel cards and comprehensive health insurance across Europe.
This is not third world Africa

 

[Highland Mule]

Except we are talking a European country with E111 travel cards and comprehensive health insurance across Europe.
This is not third world Africa

You if all People should know that there are many reasons for insurance on top of medical care. And EHIC doesn’t cover repatriation either.

 

[czechmate]

Are they .

I get the impression some folk are just jealous that other actually have lives when they plainly don’t

 

[czechmate]

Pros of international travel:

An airline, a holiday company and a couple other businesses make make a bit of money.

Cons of international travel:

The spread of a virus that has killed millions and wrecked every major economy.

End of debate.


Restart business. So a few thousand people may die. I don't care as long as my shop/travel agency/beauty salon/ hotel/cafe is OK

Official number at the moment is 757 thousand

 

[czechmate]

You if all People should know that there are many reasons for insurance on top of medical care. And EHIC doesn’t cover repatriation either.

If you don’t mind me saying, IMO, you are a bit obsessed with insurance. I have never taken out any travel insurance, i have traveled quite a lot, i recon in all the premiums I have saved over the years I have my own insurance now. I also took the same attitude to hail insurance on osr, etc etc.
Actually, I hate paying for insurance.

 

[Highland Mule]

If you don’t mind me saying, IMO, you are a bit obsessed with insurance. I have never taken out any travel insurance, i have traveled quite a lot, i recon in all the premiums I have saved over the years I have my own insurance now. I also took the same attitude to hail insurance on osr, etc etc.
Actually, I hate paying for insurance.

I only insure what I can’t afford to pay myself, but international repatriation falls into that category.

I’ve seen too many get caught to not care though, so would always caution others to have it.

 

[kiwi pom]

What's this "travel" you all speak of?

If you leave NZ (not easy to do) and then come back it will cost you an extra 3 grand to stay in the hotel that the government takes you to, if you try and leave the hotel you get arrested.

 

[Mek]

If you should need an air ambulance while abroad you can be presented with a stonking great and unforeseen medical bill. You would have to have saved a hell of a lot of money to pay for it.

 

[arcobob]

Why are they idiots ?

Mostly because they went out there in the first place. It is not so much the destinations that are dangerous but travelling in confined spaces.

 

[arcobob]

The level of reaction has determined the level of economic damage. If I can't go shopping etc because I'm dead it's the virus. If I can't go shopping because the Government has closed the shop's and made me stay at home then it's the reaction to the perceived threat. I think it's all down to your own personal outlook. Obviously people don't need to have their hair cut or their nails done but for many people cutting hair or nails or whatever is what puts food on their tables the knock on affects of the reaction will far outreach the actual damage the virus does if we do not make a concerted effort to get back to a normal as soon as possible.

I agree that we should get back to normal but some have to modify what they consider to be normal and start behaving with care and consideration and not just ignorant pigs. Most of these hot spots that are leading to local lockdowns can be traced back to acts of shear stupidity and they are not helping the return to normal.

 

[Filthyfarmer]

Mostly because they went out there in the first place. It is not so much the destinations that are dangerous but travelling in confined spaces.

Its down to the difference of want and need. The majority believe that they need a holiday where in fact they only want one.............

 

[br jones]

Its down to the difference of want and need. The majority believe that they need a holiday where in fact they only want one.............

I would like a holiday ,but not having one

 

[czechmate]

I would like a holiday ,but not having one

I think I would be content with a whole day off

 

[bobk]

Just got back to infect you all ...
Should have stayed , effin weather's no better .

 

[ollie989898]

Was at Le Mans for the 24hrs a few years ago and the chap in the hotel room next to us killed the clutch on his F40, so phoned Ferrari of Kensington to send a man and covered trailer over and take it back. I did wonder what that would have cost. Luckily, his mate had a spare seat in his Ford GT, and the rest of the party shared a Ford GT40, Ferrari F50 and Audi RS6 (for the luggage). I felt very inadequate with my humble Golf GTi.

People like that will know the score and Ferrari and co do international car collection all time. I knew a guy who shipped his cars back to Italy for servicing and big upgrades- he had a house there anyway so it was no big deal to him.