Alan Medic

I've been watching that all week maxxi. I suppose you just happen to come across it?

The 2 guys that came, were here to complete a job that was half done a couple of months ago. I made it clear to the company before the first visit (2 different guys),that we were cautious about Covid and wanted whoever was coming to respect that. They did. Not so this time. Perhaps I should have advised the company that we were still 'cautious', though I shouldn't have needed to. The other guy I've known for a number of years as he has done several jobs for us. I was a bit surprised by him and didn't say anything. Maybe I will next time, as he is due to visit again.

Uruguay beat the USA yesterday to qualify for RWC2023. Chile beat Canada and will now face the US. The winner will qualify too. Good to see that the game is improving in South America. Unfortunately for Uruguay, they will be in the same group as France and NZ. Below is the 2nd leg. Uruguay trailed by 3 from the first.

In the last week I've had 3 tradespeople visit our home. Two to do a job and one to give me advice on another. On meeting them at the door and whenever we had to be in the same room, I wore a mask. None of the three wore a mask, asked if I wanted them to wear masks or commented on why I was wearing a mask. Am I behind the times in thinking this is a bit rude? Ironically one of them has had Covid, and still has little sense of smell or taste.

Cat, you may be interested that there's now a general release of tickets for the Aus & Boks games at Twickenham via England Rugby Club website.

It's all okay lads. We're just transitioning from equilibrium A to equilibrium B, said someone from the Govt. a few days ago. The 'ol HGV crisis is the fault of the haulage industry. Healthcare is your personal responsibility. It's only the Govts' as a last resort. As for the unnecessary slaughtering of pigs, well 'have you ever had a ham sandwich?' was the PM's response in a Ch4 interview. It seems to me that the latest tactic of the Govt. is to blame everyone else. I wonder how long they will get away with that. When a Radio 4 'Today' host tells the PM to 'stop talking', something must be changing. Waffle may no longer do. The brightest moment for me recently was reading (and I've no idea if this is true) that the EU are going to offer UK HGV drivers 5 year visas.

As RD said, online deliveries. Over the last few months I've had deliveries via my Amazon Prime membership from Morrison's in Peckham. All from people who have a car. I don't know what they pay but most of them had what I considered to be very nice cars (I'm no expert) and often from ladies who looked liked they were dressed to go to church. I only say this as I was surprised they needed the income. If you have any interest (or experience) in hospitality, send me a message. I currently work for a small agency and I believe they are always looking for new 'candidates'. There's a shortage. There's undoubtedly work for you out there. Just a case of getting something that suits you.

Can anyone plot a path for the UK out of this mess? I can't see one other than slow and painful, for almost everyone.

When I see 'Genuine question', my reaction is that usually it isn't. How many women murder men? How man men need to take precautions to just get home safely? How many men even have to think like that? This case is so horrific is why it is being reported so widely. How anyone can even ask what they call a 'genuine question' in these circumstances is beyond me.

If a cabbage ever proffered advice other than 'eat me', I'd be worried. I've yet to meet one who has though.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I recently changed from Shell to Igloo and they > were mentioned in dispatches yesterday. Something > about restructuring consultants, whatever that > means. I looked at their last filed accounts in > 2020 and they made a loss of ?6M I think. > > I decided to check the accounts of another one > which is getting a lot of airtime recently, > Octopus. In the same period it made a loss of > ?55M. > > What to make of that, I do not know. RIP Igloo......

Well, you got that right maxxi... Singles Final Table

Two words: Save Christmas I've nothing against Christmas but it really isn't the be all and end all of life as we know it. That honour is reserved for the current Tory administration.

Sephiroth Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So we need 6 figure numbers of drivers to come > here and help out > > So we will be grateful right? > > ?Home Secretary @pritipatel announces 3 month > Visas for 5000 drivers & then sets up task force > to deport EU lorry drivers who remain U.K. after > 24th Dec-She said ?It is a special privilege for > lorry drivers to be able come here & work & it > shouldn?t be abused?🇬🇧🙈 Did she actually say that Seph? It's unbelievable if true.

You wouldn't imagine that a haulage firm in the UK would go out of business, but this one has: https://twitter.com/hallrjh55/status/1442106712434020353

Singles worth 2 points for a win

Saturday Morning Afternoon Leaderboard

Today, everyone plays maxxi. And it's 2 points for picking a winner.

And this morning....

So far..... Friday Morning Friday Afternoon Leaderboard

You can find the rules under the heading 'info', RD. You may need to change your initial selections this morning to reflect who is actually playing in the first session today. Then further changes are possible prior to the second session, if you want.

Ryder Cup Superbru. I created a pool for this and will send invites to you, in the event you might be interested. It's not a solely EDF pool as I created it to play with a couple of brothers of mine. But as one wants to invite some of his golfing friends, I'll extend it too. Anyone not previously involved in a EDF Superbru prediction game, let me know here and I'll post how to join the pool, if you'd like to play. Not a lot involved. Points for choosing who is going to win matches type of thing. BTW the Pool name this time is 'The Flog Game'.

I recently changed from Shell to Igloo and they were mentioned in dispatches yesterday. Something about restructuring consultants, whatever that means. I looked at their last filed accounts in 2020 and they made a loss of ?6M I think. I decided to check the accounts of another one which is getting a lot of airtime recently, Octopus. In the same period it made a loss of ?55M. What to make of that, I do not know.

I think I know who that may be, as I've been to one such place. I'll try and find the details and will send you a message.