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  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #122

    Why can we not move backwards for a while. We are being asked to do lots of other things. 

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #123

    And I remember oranges etc coming on ships 

  • moulesy
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    edited March 2020 #124

    How far back do you suggest? undecided

    Back to the days when owning a sparkling new caravan or MH was beyond most folk's means? Problem solved then! frown

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #125

    As far as needs must

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2020 #126

    What are those needs? Can you say how far back we will find them?

  • moulesy
    moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,402 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited March 2020 #127

    Maybe back to the days when folk showed consideration for one another and were "bothered" about how their actions might affect others?

    Back to the days when folk had faith in their politicians and took their advice as gospel?

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #128

    The needs are stopping the virus and does it matter how far back.

  • Freddy55
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    edited March 2020 #129

    “It’s March and there’s zilch growing round here!”

    Surely, you can dig up a rotten parsnip or two?

  • moulesy
    moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,402 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited March 2020 #130

    And what is the current advice about stopping the virus?

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #131

    Have you been asleep for the last few weeks

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2020 #132

    In that case I think you need a time machine, DT. Best send for Dr Who.

  • moulesy
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    edited March 2020 #133

    No, but I'm asking you, given the point at which you entered the thread was apparently to disagree with my comment about being "not bothered" about catching the virus.

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #134

    What a stupid reply

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #135

    I think I answered that one

  • moulesy
    moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,402 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited March 2020 #136

    Dave - here is the full post I was replying to and that you, in turn, appeared to take issue with -

    "Sorry for the late reply but just got back from lunch. To answer your question I fall into the category of not bothered about catching the virus which from talking to people in the rather crowded pub at lunch is a popular view amongst people here. Asked the landlord if he is thinking of closing and he said not until forced to which I think is sensible. No local business can afford to close for God knows how long and for what just to avoid the inevitable. Thank heavens local people seem to be sensible and are carrying on as normal."

     

    What is your view on that? undecided

  • cyberyacht
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    edited March 2020 #137

    Might I suggest that any doubters read up about  the Plague of Eyam.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2020 #138

    Yeah, I'm glad you spotted that.

    Now, got any specifics for resolving the problem?

  • davetommo
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    edited March 2020 #139

    With respect, it's not "catching the virus" per se which is the problem is it? It's surely the possibility of catching it without realising it and the risk of passing it on to others? If you're "not bothered" about that, there's little more to say. 

    The above is what I was replying to

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #140

    Yes just ignoring you from now on

  • moulesy
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    edited March 2020 #141

    I give up! frown

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2020 #142

    That's a 'no' then 🙁

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #143

    Me to

  • Symbolbath59
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    edited March 2020 #144

    How very sad. At the very point when we should all be following the scientific advice, pulling together, supporting each other (within the constraints of social distancing) and showing a bit of compassion ... the bickering and sniping starts.

    No need for anyone to reply, I’m self isolating from this forum, it’s not adding much value in the current crisis.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2020 #145

    But you’ve been self isolated for 3 years…🤔

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited March 2020 #146

    And how long do you think it will be before we are able to produce the essential products that are coming in at present in those trucks from Europe should we start planting now, DT?

  • Metheven
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    edited March 2020 #147

    I'm off down to the allotment with my headtorch, see if I can grow a few toilet rolls.wink Hope they are quick growing though embarassed

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2020 #148

    1805 was the last time Britain was self sufficient in food

    Since WW 2 we have had to import nearly 50% of food stuffs

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited March 2020 #149

    What are these essential products from Europe

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2020 #150

    Is that accounting for the population growth since 1805 as wellwink

  • Metheven
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    edited March 2020 #151

    1805 the UK population was less than 10 million. Grow your own for 60 million, I don't think so.

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